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Front runner The Kim Sisters’ nightclub act of American standards was a big hit with crowds at the Edgewater Beach Hotel’s Polynesian Village, where the trio performed in 1960.
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From the McGuire Sisters to the Chordettes (remember “Mr. Sandman”?) to later acts like the Shirelles, the Ronettes, and the Supremes, girl groups ruled the airways in the 1950s and ’60s, and Chicago saw dozens of these performers pass through the city in their quest for musical stardom. The most unlikely success story among them might just have been The Kim Sisters. Born in Seoul, the talented trio—sisters Ai-ja and Sook-ja and their cousin Min-ja—together played more than 20 musical instruments and frst gained attention by entertaining American GIs stationed in Seoul during the Korean War with renditions of feel-good American tunes like “Ole Buttermilk Sky” and “Candy and Cake.” The performers particularly impressed a soldier from small-town Marengo, Illinois, named Bob McMackin, who offered to be their manager. Encouraged by their early success, The Kim Sisters, with McMackin’s help, made their way to the States, bringing a fresh look and sound with their quirky takes on American pop standards. The act landed in Las Vegas—and hit
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it big. By 1959, the singers had signed their frst booking: a four-week running show at the Thunderbird Hotel, followed by a residency at the Stardust Hotel, where The Ed Sullivan Show was flming. The trio auditioned for Sullivan’s show, made it on, and returned to the show a whopping 24 times. On tour in Chicago in 1960, the trio graced the stages of the old Edgewater Beach Hotel and the Gate of Horn folk club on the near North Side and gained a devoted following. (A Chicago Tribune article publicizing their Chicago show dates notes, “Chicago has become [a] second home to them—one of their liveliest numbers is the song ‘Chicago, My Home Town.’”) Not bad for three young women in a foreign country who didn’t speak a single word of English when they arrived, aside from the song lyrics they had memorized. As Min-ja explained in a 2011 interview, the language barrier ultimately didn’t matter to their fans. “They just loved us,” she said. “Our pronunciation was bad, but they knew the melody and always said, ‘More, more, more!’” MA
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38 // Letter from
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40 // …Without Whom
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42 // the List
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allusions of grandeur romantic lace and gleaming brocade lend this season’s eveningwear an otherworldly glamour. dress, Valentino ($14,000). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com. White-gold rose dior Bagatelle diamond earrings, Dior Fine Jewelry ($18,000). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; dior.com. silver and red Vibrante ring, Lalique ($275). Merchandise Mart, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 312-867-1787; lalique.com
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style 49 // G-forCe Gucci’s new creative director, Alessandro Michele, reinvigorates the label while remaining true to its heritage.
52 // briLLiantLy boLd When it comes to fne jewelry this season, more truly is more.
56 // styLe sPotLiGht DSquared2 celebrates 20 years of cutting-edge collections; customizable Burberry scarves; and architectural clutches stand out this fall.
58 // roCk on! Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, the face of Bulgari, talks about the jeweler’s latest dazzling collection.
60 // Life of the Party Event wiz Tom Kehoe shares the inspirations that kick his soirée senses into overdrive.
Glittering vintage pins provide an exquisite accent to any fall outft.
64 // in the Zone Swiss watchmakers are creating timepieces that help us time our days with the world in mind.
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culture spotlight twyla tharp celebrates 50 fabulous years of dance with a tour that comes to chicago this month.
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95 // Back to Siena
Renée Fleming lights up the Lyric Opera stage in The Merry Widow.
Fabio Viviani follows up his hit Siena Tavern with another delectable Italian destination.
70 // out & aBout The Field Museum’s epic new Greek history exhibit; and the city’s cabaret scene heats up as the temps go down.
98 // cuiScene Nigella Lawson’s latest cookbook may be her most personal; and trendy tipples tempt with smoky favors.
72 // gloBal gallery
100 // Sound BiteS
Chicago art afcionados are gearing up for Art Basel in Miami Beach.
Jaime Laurita talks touring with Madonna; and Rick Bayless and Steve Dolinsky savor the success of their podcast partnership.
78 // culture Spotlight Twyla Tharp celebrates 50 years of dance; The Ventriloquists Convention; and three off-kilter holiday delights take the stage.
80 // Soul Survivor CreatiVets empowers veterans to share their war experiences through art.
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back to siena bar siena serves up scrumptious italianinfected food with cocktails to match.
102 // taSte Spotlight Bernie’s Lunch & Supper debuts in River North; white truffe season; and holiday desserts get a twist.
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FEATURES 106 // The Ice Man He’s won three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals, and the Conn Smythe trophy, but as far as Blackhawk Duncan Keith is concerned, he’s just getting started. By J.P. Anderson Photography by Shane McCauley
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112 // allusIons
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It’s a new age of magnifcence this season as fashion goes opulent. Photography by Daniela Federici
121 // sTaTes of MInd As Alzheimer’s disease reaches epidemic proportions, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan strives to raise awareness in honor of her mother, Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth. By J.P. Anderson
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HAUTE PROPERTY
the art of commerce rh unveils a stunning renovation of the gold coast’s three arts club.
131 // The ComebaCk king After a recession-driven rough patch, James Letchinger is back on top with the highest-end building to ever hit Chicago.
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The landmark Three Arts Club building starts a new chapter as RH’s grand Chicago fagship.
THE GUIDE 141 // miChigan avenue 101 You’ll be 101 percent in the know after consulting our bible of elite dining, nightlife, and shopping destinations.
GOLD COASTING 160 // We are noT amused Now that the city of Chicago’s famously steep taxes apply even to amusements like Netfix and Spotify, what’s next?
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Shot on location the at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, 12 S. Michigan Ave., 312-940-3552; chicagoathletic hotel.com Sweater, Belstaff ($1,295). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com
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Letter from the editor-in-Chief // this month //
on my radar With its preholiday anticipation, freplacefriendly temperatures, and comfort-food feasts, November just might be my favorite month. Here are three ways I’ll be spending it. 1. Catching holiday shows ranging from the classic (Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol) to the quirky (The Ruffans’ Burning Bluebeard).
3. Exploring the Rebuild Foundation’s justopened Stony Island Arts Bank, particularly the stunning Johnson Publishing Archive room—a book lover’s dream.
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Pooling our resources: Hanging with cover star Duncan Keith in the restored Tank pool area at the Chicago Athletic Association during his photo shoot.
In my 15 years as a ChICago journalIst, I’ve written countless stories and interviewed a gamut of inspiring figures, from passionate philanthropists and powerhouse CEOs to Hollywood icons and world-class athletes (like our current cover star, 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs MVP Duncan Keith). But no story I’ve worked on has hit as close to home as this month’s feature on the state of Alzheimer’s disease in the US. My father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago. He still lives at home and recognizes our immediate family, but he has little sense of time or place and exists in a perpetual state of confusion. “When are we going home?” has become a constant question, even though he’s standing in the kitchen of the house he and my mother have lived in for 45 years. One consolation is that my family isn’t alone—not by a long shot. Some 5.3 million Americans are suffering from the disease, and it has made caregivers of millions more. As the numbers rise, the fght against Alzheimer’s has become ever more urgent, and few have been as crucial to that fght as Princess Yasmin Aga Khan. The daughter of Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth, Princess Yasmin has spent the past three decades raising awareness (and millions of dollars) through the Rita Hayworth Galas in Chicago and New York. With National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month both falling in November, it’s the perfect time for Michigan Avenue to tell the story of her inspiring work in Chicago and beyond, and to fulfll the magazine’s mission of championing those who are doing great things for the good of others. Because although there may not be a cure for Alzheimer’s disease yet, thanks to Princess Yasmin we’re getting there. That’s good news for my family and yours, and it’s a story I’m honored to tell.
j.p. anderson Follow me on Twitter at @JP_ Anderson and at michiganavemag.com.
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2. Warming up at one of my new neighborhood hangouts, Andersonville hot spot Cantina 1910, which serves up cocktails like the gin-based Kansas Katie.
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With the advent of social media and
Web 2.0, we live in an era of unprecedented visibility. Every moment, from the mundane to the monumental, is snapped and shared for the world to see. These days, chances are good that my Twitter and Facebook followers can recite my social and travel calendar as well as I can. (Who can blame me for tweeting out a @ChicagoCut porterhouse pic?) Simply put, transparency is the currency of our time. So it’s nice when a piece of cultural ephemera has some mystique—like our recurring editorial feature, The List, which, since its debut in our September 2008 issue, has baffed readers. Rightfully so: The seemingly random compilation of bold-faced names (see page 42) offers no discernible rhyme, reason, or supporting context as to why, say, a local design connoisseur will be singled out next to a country music chart-topper (as happened with Chicagoan Tom Kehoe and star crooner Toby Keith in our September 2015 issue). But you can be sure that within the walls of Michigan Avenue magazine’s offces, every name goes through a sophisticated vetting process before being added to that issue’s elite roster.
Every issue I receive phone calls, e-mails, and texts questioning the logic and origin of The List. The answer I give to those inquiring? If you’ve made The List, you’re doing something big. You’ll see that pattern when we toast past selections at our inaugural List party on November 4 at Prime & Provisions. I can’t guarantee with whom you’ll be rubbing shoulders, but I encourage you to comb through back copies to begin guessing some of the honorees who will be on hand. Here’s a worthy List pick: Duncan Keith, the star Blackhawks defenseman who has helped bring three Stanley Cups to Chicago in the past six seasons. We’ll toast his November cover later this month with a fête that seems to be an appropriate fnale to a year that brought him the Conn Smythe Trophy. Now, can someone nominate me for The List?
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My wife, Sharon (center ), and I took one last spin on Navy Pier’s famous Ferris wheel with Mark Thompson, Amy Cowen, and Navy Pier president and CEO Marilynn Gardner; Michigan Avenue Editor-in-Chief J.P. Anderson and I joined Megan Bueschel, senior vice president and CMO of Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, and Mario Tricoci himself to crown the winner of the seventh annual Mario, Make Me a Model competition; keeping it clean at the Studio 41 Home Design showroom with Kathleen Henson, Jennifer Sutton Brieva, and Erica Strama during the Destination Kohler food and wine soirée.
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Photo: Maureen Schulman. Makeup: Orlando Barsallo. Hair: Sarah English. Stylist: Laurie Davis.
Credentials: Food photographer Neil Burger freelances as a digitalasset manager for businesses and photographers while shooting for clients like McDonald’s and Celestial Seasonings. Behind the story: “I knew that working with Fabio Viviani would be a real pleasure [“Back to Siena,” page 95]. His beautifully prepared
LISA SKOLNIK writer Credentials: Lisa Skolnik has written for dozens of major newspapers and magazines and authored 15 books. She was born in zip code 60615, grew up in 60637 and 60625, raised four children in 60613, and now lives in 60657. Behind the story: “James Letchinger is an incredibly humble, egalitarian guy, which I think
food—and stunning good looks— made my job all too easy.” Family trait: “My father owned a printing company in the South Loop and was a professional photographer himself. He instilled in me a love of photography.” Seasonal plans: “Every November my family and I take a trip to Door County in northern Wisconsin and stay at the same small bed-andbreakfast nestled among the local maple, elm, and spruce trees.”
is the secret to his success [“The Comeback King,” page 131]. He listens to people, is always ready to lend a helping hand, and is so collaborative with his partners.” Cold-weather clothing: “Down! I love the fact that it’s utilitarian, lightweight, and can be so chic done right.” Seasonal plans: “I love the Lyric Opera and have been a subscriber since 1979. And this promises to be its most colorful, wildly romantic season yet.”
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MONICA KASS ROGERS writer Credentials: Food and spirits journalist Monica Kass Rogers has written cover stories and columns for six sections of the Chicago Tribune, business news for Crain’s Chicago Business, and columns for WebMD and Women’s Wear Daily. She also writes about art and photography for Communication
RACHEL FELDER writer Credentials: Rachel Felder is a New York–based writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times and Travel + Leisure, among other publications. Her third book, Insider Brooklyn, is being published by HarperCollins next June. Behind the story: “Alessandro Michele [“G-Force,” page 49] is such an inspiring
Arts magazine. Behind the story: “I have so much respect for the enthusiasm that these longestablished chefs have for rolling up their sleeves and getting primal, basic, and dirty as they bring back these centuries-old cooking techniques [“Old Flames,” page 96].” Seasonal plans: “I’ve just launched my fine-art letterpress printing business, Little Blue Press, with gorgeous antique Heidelberg and Chandler and Price presses.”
designer. He has an incredible understanding of Gucci’s DNA and is using that to infuse his extremely modern designs with a sense of history and heritage.” Favorite piece: “I have been Gucci-obsessed since my first purchase from the brand: a tiny, lipstick-red patent-leather satchel with a bamboo handle from Tom Ford’s first collection. My weekend uniform usually includes a well-worn pair of Gucci sneakers.”
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STYLE Tastemaker Gucci’s new creative director, Alessandro Michele, backstage in Milan before the debut of his runway collection for Fall/Winter 2015–16, his first for the brand.
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Although he was appointed creative director of Gucci only earlier this year, Alessandro Michele is anything but a newcomer to the iconic luxury label. Working as part of the brand’s design team since 2002, Michele has an inherent understanding of Gucci’s delicate, covetable balance of heritage details, modern tailoring, opulent materials, and a healthy dose of self-assured sex appeal. continued on page 50
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STYLE Tastemaker COAT HOOKS Models walk the runway during the finale of the Fall/ Winter 2015–16 show. left: Michele mixes delicate pleats with soft metallics for his debut collection.
“I wanted to Interpret an attItude, not a sIlhouette.”
In a soft shade of camel that’s unusually fattering on all skin tones, Michele’s warm wool double-breasted trench has the added panache of a delicately pleated back.
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For his frst collection, Michele created pieces with a vintage feel—fowy, ’70s-inspired fowerpatterned dresses, silk blouses tied at the neck with an unstructured, slender bow—but a sensibility that’s undeniably modern. Also included is a range of standout coats and neat trouser suits that are practical (particularly as extra-chic offce wear) and ever-so-slightly androgynous
without being excessively structured or serious. “I wanted to interpret an attitude, not a silhouette, through a perspective that blurs the masculine/feminine divide and champions the youthful energy and natural confdence of today’s urbanites,” Michele explains. That natural confdence applies to the collection’s accessories as well, with fabulously Rat Pack-esque
As the mercury drops, Chicagoans know that the ultimate fall staple is a great coat. This season, Alessandro Michele’s versions nod to the 1970s with feminine silhouettes that transform otherwise masculine styles in an array of bold fabrics and colors:
black fat loafers, sturdy thick belts, and boxy handbags with a hint of a Royal Tenenbaums–meets–Bianca Jagger vibe. Most are punctuated with exactly what you’d expect from this distinctive brand: bold trademark hardware, like chunky horsebits and oversize metal G’s, that looks as fresh now as it has for decades. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-5504; gucci.com MA
An oversize wool jacket offers a chic alternative to a longer coat, with the option of layering a cozy sweater underneath on blustery days.
Gucci’s boutique on North Michigan Avenue has long been a mainstay on the city’s luxe shopping scene; thanks to a recent renovation and expansion, it’s even more alluring. The boutique has been enlarged to include a second foor and now covers an expansive 10,000-plus square feet, offering clothing for men and women, jewelry, childrenswear, beauty products, and— this being Gucci—particularly fabulous shoes and handbags. The updated design of the store is sleek and luxurious, similar to what you might expect to fnd in a luxury apartment in the center of Rome or Milan: strategically comfortable velvet-upholstered seating, marble-inlaid foors in an almost 3-D pattern, and vividly colored carpets. There’s also a wide wall displaying a huge array of covetable handbags, with choices appropriate for any occasion.
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In Michele’s hands, a traditional overcoat becomes an of-the-moment statement piece, in a rich wool jacquard that features a prominent losanga, or diamond-shaped, print.
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SCARLET FEVER White-gold accents reinvigorate rubies, adding sophistication to any evening look. clockwise from left: Happy Sport Collection timepiece, Chopard (price on request). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com. Ruby and diamond ring, Harry Winston (price on request). 55 E. Oak St., 312-705-1820; harrywinston.com. Metropolis Sol ring, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry ($2,880). Marshall Pierce, 29 E. Madison St., Ste. 600, 312-372-2415; ivankatrumpjewelry.com. Swing ring, Vhernier ($29,000). Neiman Marcus, see above. Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague ring, Cartier (price on request). 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440; cartier.us. Delos bracelets, square ($11,500) and round ($7,400), Hermès. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com. Brilliant pavédiamond watch, Jacob & Co. ($48,000). Geneva Seal, 112 E. Oak St., 312-944-3100; genevaseal.com. Earrings, Butani (price on request). butani.com. L’Heure Du Diamant collection earrings, Chopard (price on request). Neiman Marcus, see above; chopard.com. Dress, Versace ($2,125). versace.com. Clutch, Rauwolf ($990). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com. Boxes, Ralph Lauren ($95 each). 750 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-1655; ralphlaurenhome.com
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Style Accessories WELL BALANCED clockwise from top left: Horsebit bracelet, Gucci Fine Jewelry ($5,000). 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-664-5504; gucci.com. Tank Louis Cartier watch, Cartier (price on request). 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440; cartier.us. Victoria necklace, Pomellato ($39,100). 41 E. Oak St., 312-649-9720; pomellato.com. Horsebit necklace, Gucci Fine Jewelry ($9,950). see above. Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague ring, Cartier (price on request). see above. Horsebit ring ($11,500) and Beverly Horsebit bracelet ($22,000), Gucci Fine Jewelry. see above. Seamaster Aqua Terra watch, Omega ($42,600). 909 N. Michigan Ave., 312-291-9412; omegawatches.com. Onyx and diamond earrings, Cartier (price on request). see above. Pirouette ring, Vhernier ($33,800). Neiman Marcus, 737N.MichiganAve.,312-642-5900; neimanmarcus.com. Dress, Narciso Rodriguez ($1,995). Neiman Marcus, see above. Clutch, Valextra ($1,680). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com. Parfum, Chanel ($160 for 6.8 oz.). 935 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-5500; chanel.com. Box, Tory Burch ($395). 45 E. Oak St., 312-280-0010; toryburch.com. Lip colors, Tom Ford ($52 each). 66 E. Oak St., 312-605-5041; tomford.com
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Scarves are essential to Chicagoans this time of year—and this must-have accessory is getting an upgrade, courtesy of Burberry. The British label is letting clients take things into their own hands with The Scarf Bar, a customizable program featuring 30 different colors (from classic camel to Parade Red) and prints. You can even monogram your creation for that personal touch. 633 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-2500; burberry.com
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Eddie Borgo ($1,190). Ikram, 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; eddieborgo.com
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TO THE MAX Chicagoans looking to pump up their wardrobe have two new reasons to look to Max Mara. First, the label’s exclusive 13-piece Atelier collection of handmade coats, designed by fashion director Laura Lusuardi, entices with both kimono-style and belted versions and a fall-friendly color palette. Also, the Tailored Suit Project boasts wow-worthy pieces for the office sophisticate—including double-breasted blazers and dinner jackets available in various hues, including Bordeaux and pale pink. 900 North Michigan Shops, 312475-9500; maxmara.com
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of DSquared2, whose fashion-forward styles have been spotted everywhere from Madonna’s music videos to catwalks worldwide—and to honor the milestone, the brand’s founders, identical twins Dean and Dan Caten, have created a landmark Fall/Winter collection. ICON pays homage to the label’s “greatest hits” from the past two decades (think embellished jackets, voluminous parkas, and fringe bags), channeling
the edgy aesthetic that has garnered DSquared2 a cult following that includes Justin Timberlake and Lenny Kravitz. “We design for people who want to feel different and a little bit out of the box,” says Dan. Given that the offerings range from tailored tuxedo jackets and lumberjack prints for men to colorful ponchos for women, it’s clear that the brothers have plenty of inspiration to spare. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312944-6500; dsquared2.com MA
Loewe ($1,050). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com
Jill Haber ($1,195). Ikram, 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; jillhaber.com
BAUBLE BOOK The stunning new coffee-table book Graff (Rizzoli; $95) stylishly chronicles the work of famed gemologist Laurence Graff, whose techniques have revolutionized the world of diamonds. Featuring more than 200 pages of photography, as well as a foreword by Vogue’s Suzy Menkes, the book is alluring and also altruistic: All proceeds benefit Facet, Graff’s charitable foundation, which supports the well-being of people in sub-Saharan Africa, the area where the company sources many of its stones. 103 E. Oak St., 312-604-1000; graffdiamonds.com
Lee Savage ($1,850). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com
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TENDING THEIR GARDEN Lucia Silvestri, Bulgari’s creative director, gives us the scoop on crafting the Italian Gardens collection: First inspiration: The Gardens of Ninfa (often referred to as “the most romantic gardens in the world”) near Rome.
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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy might have the most glamorous résumé on the planet: former supermodel and frst lady of France, award-winning musician, and since 2013 the face of jet-set favorite Bulgari. “I love shooting pictures again,” Bruni-Sarkozy says as she wraps a day’s photography session for the Rome-based jeweler at a villa in the hills above Florence. “As a songwriter, you spend most of your time alone.” Bruni-Sarkozy represents a most rarefed niche of modern celebrity (think Taylor Swift as an American presidential spouse for an idea of her unique fame), someone who has earned her superstar bona fdes in widely divergent
arenas. While very much the modern woman juggling a megawatt career, high-profle spouse (rumored to have his eye on the Élysée Palace again), and children, she comes across more as thoughtful artiste than boldfacer and is quick to express a distinct appreciation for the aesthetics of Europe’s lavish past. BruniSarkozy once mused that if she could go back in time, it would be to Florence during the days of the Medici, which makes her third campaign for Bulgari, Italian Gardens, the name of the jewelry house’s latest Haute Joaillerie line, a particularly resonant one. “Gardens are one of the most beautiful things mankind has created,” she says, noting that
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many of her best childhood memories, growing up in Turin, are connected with them. The new collection takes inspiration from Italy’s landscape splendor, specifcally the Renaissance garden conceits that infuenced horticultural style for centuries, says Lucia Silvestri, creative director for Bulgari. Intricate parterre and swirling fowerbed patterns defne a pavé necklace, Sparkling Hearts; another masterpiece, Magical Refection, pays homage to the water artistry of the terraces at Villa Lante, a Mannerist garden in central Italy, with fawless pear-shaped diamonds. Renaissance gardens had their special hideaways, where the most exquisite fowers
bloomed, which prompted Bulgari to create Secret Garden, a gem bouquet necklace with rubellite, tanzanite, citrine, and other vivid stones. For Bruni-Sarkozy jewelry has always been much more than a luxury item. “It represents a world of feelings, wonderful memories, and a little nostalgia, too,” she says, recalling gifts given to her by her family and husband, as well as the care she took to fnd the right pieces for state occasions while frst lady of France. “Jewelry is always related to special moments in life.” As for her favorite gem, Bruni-Sarkozy says diplomatically that she likes both diamonds and colored stones, then adds with a wink, “Even if you’re a woman and not a girl anymore, diamonds are your best friend. It’s a good title for a song, actually. I should write it, don’t you think?” MA
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The sapphire and diamond Water Symphony necklace (shown above) can become a brooch and bracelet.
hardest geM to sourCe at the preMiuM level: “Rubies. We can find 20 diamonds that are internally flawless at 10 carats to every one ruby of that quality and weight.”
Big geMs and high-teCh: “With diamonds there’s a lot of technology; with colored gems the sensibility and experience of the owner or the cutter are very important.”
Let there Be Light
As Chicagoans hunker down for the coming season of shorter days and longer nights, Bulgari’s Lucea collection shines like a beacon for the city’s leading women. Featuring a sundial face in homage to the jeweler’s Roman heritage, the timepiece—whose linked bracelet draws inspiration from the label’s iconic Serpenti line—boasts a playful pop of color at the crown courtesy of a diamond-set cabochon. And with two new white-gold versions, one featuring a pavé diamond dial, the other diamonds on the bezel and bracelet, punctuality is all the more dazzling. 909 N. Michigan Ave., 312-255-1313; bulgari.com
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Carla Bruni-sa ozy, the face of Bulgari and gloBal glamour, talks aBout why italian gardens, the jeweler’s latest dazzling collection, has special meaning for her. by catherine sabino
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In ANY Event Five tips from Tom Kehoe for hosting an unforgettable fête.
1. Cater to your guests. “Know their likes and dislikes, what they will find funny, and what will trigger them.”
2. Create an experience.
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Tom Kehoe (INSET) finds
“Don’t just view it as a gathering; you have to view it as a gift. So create an experience.”
inspiration for his stunning events in luxe window displays and at retailers like DreamHome.
3. Make things easy.
“I’m very inspired by nature, and I love being outside. Now I love the new Maggie Daley Park (337 E. Randolph St., 312-742-3918; chicagoparkdistrict.com). I walk my dog in Oz Park (2021 N. Burling St., 312-742-7898; chicagopark district.com), and you can see so many things in nature you can turn into a glitzy party, from the light that comes through the trees to the way the sun hits the leaves. All of a sudden, you see something that would be a great light fixture or a lighting effect. I’ll take a picture, come back [to our design center], and blend gels to get the perfect color. “In the Merchandise Mart, I love DreamHome (222
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“Think of every detail, from the ease of guests getting there.” When Kehoe hosts dinner parties, he offers valet parking and orders Ubers for departing guests.
4. Welcome diverse crowds. To keep things interesting, Kehoe advises inviting a mixed group. “Bring in your true, core friends, and then bring in some that you want to get to know [with] different mind-sets that your guests will enjoy meeting.”
Merchandise Mart Plaza, Ste. 137, 312-527-7058; dreamhome.designcenter.com). It’s good inspiration for entertaining because it’s so over-the-top and luxe; how can you not walk away with an idea? “I love window-shopping,
and Louis Vuitton (919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010; us.louisvuitton.com) and Moncler (33 E. Oak St., 312-361-8573; moncler.com) have the best windows [near] Michigan Avenue. I love going in Bucktown, Andersonville—all the small stores—because they
have limited budgets for their displays, and they get really resourceful and creative. I’ll see a dress in a window and be like, ‘That’s a great party,’ and turn it into the overall colors, the table linens, the texture on the dance floor, [even the] room environment.” MA
5. Stimulate the senses. “Think through your whole party: Am I giving visual? Am I giving tactile? Tactile can be an unexpected tablecloth; if it’s a winter party, make it faux fur—something subtle that people will touch.”
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Antique Opulence GlitterinG with Gemstones, these vintaGe pins provide an exquisite accent to any fall outfit, says chicaGo fashionista I ram Goldman. by j.p. anderson photography by neil burger
Vintage fashions are always in style— and that’s why boutique owner Ikram Goldman is so passionate about her favorite recent fnd, a set of three gorgeous handenameled brooches encrusted with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Discovered through an antiques dealer, the ’50s-era pins are a perfect fnishing touch, says Goldman, and one of her most exciting pieces for fall. “These are not your typical kind of jewelry piece,” she says. “It’s not costume jewelry and it’s not fne jewelry—it’s the combination of both beauty and whimsy together. I see them being worn in a multitude of ways: on a very simple black dress, on a beautiful tailored jacket, on a coat, as a black-tie piece. Each one stands alone, but the three are really impactful together. I also love that they’re butterfies and dragonfies; there’s a fun element to the idea of having something alive on you, something that you’d normally be constantly blocking away— unless, of course, they’re made of diamonds and beautiful colorful stones like these.” MA
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clockwise from left: From Louis Vuitton, the unusual Escale Time Zone watch ($7,700) indicates the time in 24 zones by means of colorful city and hour discs. This 39mm watch is powered by the automatic caliber LV 87, manufactured by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, and features a steel case. Louis Vuitton, 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010; us.louisvuitton.com
Montblanc pulls out all the stops with its Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum ($5,200). Powered by a self-winding mechanical movement made
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in-house, this stainless steel watch has 42 hours of power reserve and indicates the time in 24 zones via a pusher at 8 o’clock, an integrated day/night display, and a map depicting the Northern Hemisphere. Montblanc, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-943-1200; montblanc.com
in 24 time zones plus a day/ night indicator, date and small seconds indicators, and chronograph functions. It is also water-resistant to 100 meters. Swiss Fine Timing, 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-337-4700; girard-perregaux.com
features 42 hours of power reserve and a navy-blue dial with a world map and luminous markers for night reading. Razny Jewelers, 1700 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, 847-432-5300; frederique-constant.com
From Girard-Perregaux, this Traveller WW.TC watch ($18,300) is crafted in titanium with a black DLC (diamondlike carbon) coating. A 44mm watch with a self-winding mechanical movement made in-house, it offers the hour and minutes
This Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer watch ($4,195) houses the 26-jewel automatic movement FC-718, made in-house in Switzerland, which indicates the date as well as the time around the world. Crafted in stainless steel, this 42mm watch
Patek Philippe crafted this Ref. 5130R Men’s World Time watch ($44,000) in 18k rose gold with a silvery opaline dial and a guilloche center. It features 24 time zones as well as a 24-hour day/night indicator. C.D. Peacock, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Ste. N3, Skokie, 847-679-1837; patek.com
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In this age of constant connectivity, a global perspective is crucial. Today’s business dealings often take place across multiple time zones, making a world-timer watch a necessity. A complex instrument to produce, the world timer typically indicates the hour and minutes in all 24 of the globe’s major time zones, with some watches even telling the local time in regions where it may differ by mere minutes. Maps, city names, and lines of longitude remind sophisticated sojourners where they are in the world and where they need to be. For more watch features and expanded coverage, visit michiganavemag.com/ watches-and-jewelry. MA
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Culture Hottest ticket Susan Stroman’s splashy staging of the operetta The Merry Widow arrives in Chicago after its premiere last season in New York. “She’s very visual and tuned in to movement,” says Renée Fleming (center) of the show’s director-choreographer.
Merry Making
SuperStar Soprano Renée Fleming lightS up the lyric opera Stage in The Merry WidoW.
photography by ken howard
by oussama zahr
“In opera,” says Renée Fleming, “the lyric soprano is typically the victim.” Little wonder, then, that the opera star is relishing the chance to play a very different kind of heroine in the Lyric Opera’s The Merry Widow, opening November 14 in an eye-popping production directed by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. As the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari, Fleming teases, needles, and manipulates an admiring throng of gold-digging suitors, all while threading her plush soprano through Franz Lehár’s often exquisite melodies. “I’ve never really gotten to play a character like that,” she says. “She really has the upper hand.” Fleming has made a career out of trying new things, from putting out an indie rock record (2010’s Dark Hope) to singing a Top 10 list for David Letterman. It’s an approach that also defnes her tenure as the Lyric’s frstever creative consultant. “Audience development—that’s my real passion,” she says. “I have this philosophy that it’s hard to get new people in the house
even if we’re creating great opera. Word of mouth is certainly helpful, and people will ideally bring their friends. But if we’re expanding in terms of what we present, then there’s more to choose from. It can seem a little bit more relevant.” In that spirit, Fleming’s initiatives have included the company’s wellreceived American musicals series and a collaboration with The Second City. Later this fall, opera’s foremost multitasker sees the result of two more projects she’s dreamt up: an operatic adaptation of Ann Patchett’s award-winning novel Bel Canto, premiering at the Lyric on December 7, and a recital of songs by Chicago jazz favorite Patricia Barber at the Harris Theater on December 14. Says Fleming, “I think people like the novelty of seeing collaborations that they wouldn’t otherwise see.” The Merry Widow runs from November 14 to December 13 at Lyric Opera of Chicago. 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312-827-5600; lyricopera.org MA
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CULTURE Out & About
GREEK CULTURE
AS THE FIELD MUSEUM EXPLORES 5,000 YEARS OF HELLENIC HISTORY WITH A MAJOR NEW EXHIBITION, ASSOCIATE CURATOR WILLIAM PAR INSON REVEALS FIVE ITEMS AT THE TOP OF HIS MUST-SEE LIST. BY THOMAS CONNORS Celebrating the profound influence of Greek culture on Western civilization, The Field Museum’s landmark new show, “The Greeks: From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great,” draws from the collections of 21 Greek museums and features more than 500 objects, many of which have never been seen outside Greece. “It’s not an art show,” stresses associate curator
William Parkinson. “It’s about Greek culture, using this material to comment on the evolution of Greek politics, and economy, and ideology.” With that in mind, Parkinson offers five choice pieces that illustrate the essence of the exhibition. “The Greeks” runs November 25 through April 10, 2016, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-9229410; fieldmuseum.org. MA
LIFE IS A CABARET Warm up as the temps go down with a tour of Chicago’s sultry late-night entertainment scene. BY THOMAS CONNORS Now that summer’s outdoormusic fests are a faint memory, it’s time to get cozy in the kinds of clubs that offer encounters of the up-close kind. At Davenport’s Piano Bar (1383 N. Milwaukee Ave.;
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“One of the stories 1. we tell is the discovery of the human
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take a bow. Across the
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outnumbered. It’s said that before battle, the Persian king, Xerxes, told him, ‘We will blacken the skies with our arrows.’ And Leonidas replied, ‘And we will fight in the shade.’ This bust of Leonidas has the Spartan plume on top and ram tusks as part of the helmet. Pretty badass.”
ivories in the piano bar
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individual,” relates William Parkinson, “and one of the earliest objects in the show is an amulet showing a person curled up, as if supplicating to the Gods.” The small stone object dates from 4800–4300 BC.
2.
“This gold funerary mask from Mycenae was discovered by archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. He was trying to link the Homeric poems to specific sites. Mycenae is where Agamemnon launched the Trojan War, and when Schliemann came across this he said, ‘I have gazed into the eyes of Agamemnon.’”
3.
“This gold-plated diadem was the crown of Philip II, who united the city-states of Greece,” says Parkinson. “When his son, Alexander the Great, took over, he [went on] to create an empire.” The piece features the “Herakles Knot,” marking the Macedonian king as a descendant of Zeus.
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“The last piece you’ll 5. see is a marble statue of Alexander the Great, depicting him as a god,” says Parkinson. While Pan (the god of the wilderness) is usually rendered as part goat, Alexander sports only horns and a tail.
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Art AficionAdos Are geAring up for december’s Art BAsel in MiAMi BeAch, An internAtionAl nexus for Artists And other creAtive minds. by matt stewart
Since its launch in 2002, Art Basel in Miami Beach has become arguably the most prestigious and infuential art fair in the Americas. Last year’s installment saw more than 70,000 international visitors descend on Miami for the four-day event, and this year’s edition promises to surpass that fgure, with 267 galleries from 31 countries exhibiting an estimated $3 billion worth of contemporary art from December 3 to 6. The spectacular growth of Art Basel in Miami Beach is directly related to the health of global fnancial markets over the last few years, which has encouraged more collectors to invest in fne art, particularly in contemporary emerging artists. The postwar and contemporary segments of the art market accounted for 48 percent of all sales by value last year, according to the European Fine Art Foundation, and with the US representing nearly 39 percent of the market by value, Art Basel’s American fair is at the epicenter of the international art world.
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MARc SpIegleR
Director of Art Basel
NOAH HOROWITZ
Director Americas for Art Basel
“The Americas have been paramount to the global art market for a long time,” says Noah Horowitz, recently appointed director Americas for Art Basel. “What we’re seeing now is the proliferation of dynamic regional art scenes across the Americas. All of these places are developing culturally in such unique and interesting ways, fostering local talent, begetting new galleries, and nurturing emerging collectors—feeding creativity and renewed energy into the larger ecosystem.” Horowitz promises to bring vivacity to Art Basel in Miami Beach, something he proved quite adept at as director of New York’s prestigious Armory Show. “I will oversee the Miami Beach show while also dedicating much of my time to engaging with the art scene and its key players across the Americas,” he says. “I’ll be working to further strengthen relationships with collectors, museums, and institutions across the region, while continueD on pAge 74
photography Courtesy of thomas DunCan gallery (SP003_5_65x35_2014); Courtesy of garth greenan gallery (The Winner); © art Basel (spiegler, horowitz)
The Thomas Duncan Gallery will exhibit Sean Paul’s 2014 work SP003_5_ 65x35_2014 (far left) in the Positions sector at Art Basel in Miami Beach, while the Garth Greenan Gallery shows Rosalyn Drexler’s 1965 painting The Winner in the Survey sector.
Culture Art Full
Sem Titulo (1953) by Roberto Burle Marx will be exhibited by Bergamin & Gomide in the Survey sector at this year’s Art Basel in Miami Beach. above: Wang Jinsong’s Glory and Dream (1993) will be shown by Beijing Art Now Gallery
also creating new opportunities for galleries and their artists, not only in Miami Beach but also throughout Art Basel’s global activities.” Marc Spiegler, the director of Art Basel, is enthusiastic about what Horowitz will contribute to the fair. “Noah has demonstrated a deep understanding of the art world, especially in the United States and Latin America,” Spiegler says. “With him on board, Art Basel will be able to engage even more with emerging and established collectors, as well as our galleries throughout the Americas.” Art Basel is well known for bringing artists and works from some of the world’s most venerable galleries to its fairs. Less well known is how much effort the organization puts into presenting small
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independent galleries and the new artists they represent, as well as established artists who may be familiar to art-world insiders but who lack exposure in the marketplace. “We have introduced sectors that are specifcally designed for younger galleries and that are subsidized by the fair,” Spiegler explains. “In addition, we also have sectors that are dedicated to single-project booths, giving new and younger artists and galleries the opportunity to participate in the show. These sectors are designed to be more experimental than the main Galleries sector. We created the Survey sector in Miami Beach last year, as we noticed that there was a real interest in looking back at more historical positions, artists
as part of Survey. bottom Black Wheel, Bouquet, and Tim Buckley by Keren Cytter, as seen in her 2015 Siren video installation at MCA Chicago. Cytter is represented by Noga Gallery, and her work will be exhibited in the Nova sector.
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who had been overlooked by the market but that other artists and connoisseurs kept returning to. And then, of course, there is the continued surge of so-called ‘digital native’ artists, who now have really come into their own.” What is Horowitz most looking forward to at his frst Art Basel in Miami Beach? “I’m very excited about Nova, which provides younger galleries with a platform to present new work by up to three artists,” he says. “We have several frsttime exhibitors, including Ignacio Liprandi Arte Contemporáneo from Buenos Aires, presenting work by Nicolás Bacal, Tomás Espina, and Jorge Pedro Nuñez, and Essex Street in New York, with Park McArthur and Cameron Rowland. There are also some excellent new galleries in Positions, which is our other young sector focusing on singleartist presentations. I’m also looking forward to the second year of Survey, whose inaugural edition was spectacular. This year’s iteration features 12 exhibitions of historically informed works, including Castelli Gallery’s presentation of iconic sculptures from the 1960s American artist Keith Sonnier, and the frst US survey of Brazilian artist Roberto Burle Marx at Galeria Bergamin. Finally, Public is always a major highlight of the Miami Beach show and will be curated again this year by Nicholas Baume of the Public Art Fund.” MA
photography by Daniel Mansur, Courtesy of bergaMin & goMiDe (Sem TiTulo); Courtesy of beijing art now gallery (glory and dream); Courtesy of noga gallery (installation view)
top left:
CULTURE Art Full
Chicago Meets the Magic City WINDY CITY GALLERIST AVI GUPTA SHARES THE WHO, WHAT, AND WHERE FOR CHICAGOANS VISITING THIS YEAR’S ART BASEL IN MIAMI BEACH. BY MATT STEWART
LEFT:
A detail from Glenn Kaino’s installation The Internationale. ABOVE AND RIGHT: DNA: Black Painting: II by Chicago-based artist McArthur Binion, another work that Kavi Gupta will show at Art Basel in Miami Beach.
curators, collectors, and foundations that come to Art Basel, they are immediately engaged. If you show a younger artist there for the fi rst time, you’re going to put that artist on the map, guaranteed.
What would rate as “not to be missed”? Kabinett and Public are the most not-to-bemissed sectors of the fair for me. I think the Survey sector that was introduced last year very well could have the chops to become a [must-see]. The way the art world has become so contemporary-heavy has left everyone feeling a little empty, and now to have this sector that offers works with historical context that weighs it back a bit makes everybody feel good. “Every day of Art Basel in Miami Beach is like Christmas Eve at the mall,” says Kavi Gupta. “We have to gear up as though we’re doing a marathon.” At his two eponymous galleries (835 W. Washington Blvd., 312-432-0708; 219 N. Elizabeth St., 312-496-3552; kavigupta.com), Gupta has been steadily making his mark by presenting works from talents like Johanna Billing, Mickalene Thomas, and Chicago’s own McArthur Binion. Before Gupta (and many local collectors, he says) returns to Miami for next month’s ABMB, he reveals what can’t-miss creations will catch Chicagoans’ attention.
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How far back does your association with ABMB go? We participated in the fi rst Art Basel in Miami Beach, where we were part of the Container section, which was a way to bring the top young galleries out and have them do a presentation within shipping containers on the beach. It was great! How has your participation increased awareness of your gallery and the artists you represent? It’s increased awareness tremendously. When an established artist’s works are put in front of the
Talk about Glenn Kaino, whose startling work you are showing this year. Glenn is having quite a moment. He had previously removed himself from the art world for a number of years, but last year he came back out in a big way. His work is very project-driven and based on broad ideas that deal with his background and reflect topics such as postcolonialism, being a third-generation Japanese-American, being one of the fi rst computer hackers, [and] his experiences in dealing with meth. The work he’s presenting, The Internationale, is fantastic: Picture a Disney World stage with a speaking automaton. It’s going to be a massive piece! MA
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GLENN KAINO STUDIO, COURTESY OF KAVI GUPTA AND THE ARTIST (THE INTERNATIONALE); JOSEPH RYNKIEWICZ, COURTESY OF KAVI GUPTA AND THE ARTIST (DNA: BLACK PAINTING: II)
What do you fi nd the most interesting about ABMB? The Art Basel people make an attempt to foster new works, get new things in front of people, and push galleries to present ambitious works.
CULTURE Spotlight
Fifty and Fabulous
dance
LEGENDARY CHOREOGRAPHER TWYLA THARP BRINGS HER ANNIVERSARY TOUR TO THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE. Fifty years after Twyla Tharp established her contemporary dance troupe, the worldrenowned Tony and Emmy Award – winning choreographer is still one of the biggest names in the business—and she’s commemorating the milestone with a 50th-anniversary tour that brings her company, Twyla Tharp Dance, to the Auditorium Theatre this month. But don’t expect a greatest-hits show. Ever the innovator,
Tharp has created two new dances specifically for the tour, “Preludes and Fugues” and “Yowzie,” featuring music by J.S. Bach and the avantgarde composers John Zorn, Henry Butler, and Steven Bernstein, as well as the athleticism and artistry that have become Tharp’s signature over the years. November 5 –8, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy., 312-341-2300; auditoriumtheatre.org MA
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A bunch of dummies takes center stage at the Museum of Contemporary Art this month as French director and choreographer Gisele Vienne collaborates with American novelist Dennis Cooper to create The Ventriloquists Convention. Inspired by an annual event at Kentucky’s
Vent Haven Museum, this theatrical performance features nine actors portraying as many ventriloquists (and their dummies, of course). The crazy quilt of 27 distinct voices offers a playful means of taking a deep dive into the human condition. November 12–14, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-280-2660; mcachicago.org
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’TIS THE SEASON Three shows offer a twist on typical holiday fare. Holiday history takes a turn for the macabre in The Ruffians’ Burning Bluebeard (November 19–January 10, The Den Theatre, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-3830; the-hypocrites.com). Based on the true story of Chicago’s 1903 Iroquois Theatre fi re, it involves six clowns attempting to resurrect the theater to perform their Christmas pantomime, this time sparing nearly 600 audience members from tragedy. American Blues Theater continues its 14-year tradition of presenting It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (November 20 –December 27, Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-404-7336; americanbluestheater.com), which delivers the Jimmy Stewart fi lm in 1940s
radio fashion, including sponsor messages, carols, and telegrams from the audience, adding throwback charm to a Christmas classic. Known for campy parodies like Poseidon! An Upside Down Musical, the cult favorite Hell in a Handbag Productions takes on yuletide with the Joan Crawford–meets–Scrooge story Christmas Dearest (November 28–January 2, Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark St.; handbagproductions.org), which fi nds the actress in production on her new holiday fi lm, Oh Mary. “I want people to leave having a good feeling about the holidays,” says writer/star David Cerda, “because it’s still a Christmas Carol tale of redemption, forgiveness, and appreciating what you have.”
The Ruffians’ Burning Bluebeard, coming to Wicker Park.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EVAN HANOVER (BLUEBEARD)
Twyla Tharp troupe members Matthew Dibble and Rika Okamoto are helping to bring two inventive new works to Chicago.
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CreatiVets teaches combat veterans how to express themselves through music and art.
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used to be, because conceptual-based art taught me how to talk about what I was going through without talking about it. “After I graduated, I was thinking, ‘I wish every veteran would know that art was an option; I’m going to reach out to the School of the Art Institute and see if they wouldn’t mind having a veteran class.’ When I went to the vice provost, he was like, ‘We’ll make that happen.’ [Now, with CreatiVets,] we cover tuition, food, and lodging in the dorm. My goal [is to] teach [veterans] new ways of thinking about their negative situation and turn it into a positive. One of the veterans [had] never even touched an apricot since he’s been back from Afghanistan because his buddy was shot and killed in an apricot feld, so when I told him about how I wanted him to use that as a symbol in his piece, he was excited to fnd one so he could put it in his piece to share his story. “With the songwriting program, we’ll meet combat-disabled vets who
AS AMERICANS CoMMEMoRATE VETERANS DAy, RichaRd caspeR EMPoWERS FELLoW SoLDIERS To SHARE THEIR SToRIES WITH CREATIVETS. by meg mathis During the Iraq War, US Marine Corps veteran Richard Casper sustained four IED explosions. But, proclaims the Washburn, Illinois native, “I feel it’s more of a blessing than anything because I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing if it wasn’t for that brain injury.” After earning his BFA from the School of the Art Institute in 2012, Casper cofounded CreatiVets with Linda Tarrson in 2013, and so far he’s helped two dozen veterans fnd hope and healing through art. Now living in Nashville as the organization’s executive director, Casper leads CreatiVets’ songwriting program, as well as a three-week accredited art program at his alma mater. Here, he shares how he’s helping others stay positive—and inspired: “When I got home from the war, I went to college for business. I failed my frst class, and I was like, ‘I don’t know what’s wrong with me.’ I went to the VA hospital, and that’s where I found out that I had this traumatic
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—rIchard casper Art Institute of Chicago, and that’s where [I rediscovered] probably 90 percent—I don’t think [my anxiety] will actually ever go away—of who I
Opportunities to give. by meg mathis
THE CANDLELIGHT BALL What: Hosted by the Women’s Board of Heartland Alliance, this 75th annual event, emceed by Ron Magers, features cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, a raffe, and live music by Rhythm City. When: November 7, 6:30 pm Where: Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. tickets: Visit thecandlelightball.com.
CELEBRATE THE DREAM What: Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and a presentation at the 10th annual beneft for Rebecca’s Dream, a nonproft organization promoting awareness for those living with depression and bipolar disorder. When: November 7, 6:30 pm Where: Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Road, Riverwoods tickets: Visit rebeccasdream.org/ 10th-annual-beneft.
left brain injury, and they said, ‘It’s going to be hard for you to learn these technical skills, so maybe you should try a different major.’ Because my left brain was injured, my right brain had to take over, which is the creative part, so I said, ‘I’m just going to try art.’ I got accepted into the School of the
“art taught me how to talk about what I was goIng through wIthout talkIng about It.”
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CHICAGO HOUSE SPEAKER SERIES What: Join Chicago House for its seventh annual luncheon, where 2015 Arthur Ashe Courage Award recipient Caitlyn Jenner will serve as keynote speaker. When: November 12, 11:30 am Artwork from a student in Richard Casper’s class at the School of the Art Institute.
are having trouble talking about [their experiences]. I bring these veterans directly to writers [in Nashville], and the veteran tells his story while I’m in the room, and the writers start turning it into a song. The frst time you hear a veteran, he’s kind of timid, but the moment he hears one of the writers start singing, his eyes will light up, and he starts telling everything—he’s like, ‘Oh, this happened, and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to put this in there, but I do now.’” For more information, visit creativets.org. MA
Where: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. tickets: Call 773-248-5200 ext. 209, or visit chicagohouse.org.
GIFT OF LIFE GALA What: ABC 7 meteorologist Cheryl Scott emcees the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois’ 30th annual black-tie gala, which includes a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a program, dinner, and dancing to the sounds of Chicago Catz. When: November 14, 6:30 pm Where: The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. tickets: Visit nkf.org/events/ gift-of-life-gala.
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Care Bear Chicago Bears legend and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka headlined Save Jon Inc.’s inaugural Game Changer gala, benefiting primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) research, at Union Station’s Great Hall. The 1985 Super Bowl– winning coach (whose star running back, the late Walter Payton, died from cancer caused by PSC) offered remarks during the nonprofit organization’s black-tie event, where guests also enjoyed libations and a live auction.
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OPENING-NIGHT AFTERPARTY THE CROWD CONTINUED THE EVENING’S FESTIVITIES WITH A LAKESIDE AFTERPARTY ON THE SPIRIT OF CHICAGO. REVELERS
Solange Knowles and Armina Mussa
IMBIBED AND DANCED WHILE
Julie Latsko, Neal Zucker, Desirée Rogers, and Linda Johnson Rice
SAMPLING FARE FROM SWIRLZ CUPCAKES, THE CORNED BEEF
VERNISSAGE
FACTORY, AND HARRY CARAY’S.
MORE THAN 7,000 art enthusiasts gathered
at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall for the opening-night kickoff to the fourth annual Expo Chicago. Benefiting the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, the evening featured work from more than 140 global galleries.
A Daniel Buren installation punctuated the space.
Tanya Stanfield and Dana Turner
Naomi Reese and Michael Darling
Danielle Rosen
Ron Mallicoat and Maria Bechily
Michael Schuff
Tony and Sondra Karman
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Naomi Beckwith and Angela Robins
Josie Volpentesta and Robin Sagulla
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CHICAGO’S LEADING MEN
MICHIGAN AVENUE PARTNERED with Napleton Westmont Porsche to celebrate six of Chicago’s most influential male leaders. Throughout the Porsche Design–sponsored evening, partygoers sipped Corona Extra and specialty Casa Noble cocktails while mingling with honorees Jonny Imerman, Tim King, Israel Idonije, and Manny Sanchez as well as CBS anchor Rob Johnson. Billy Dec
Ryan Sanchez
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There are few sure bets in the high-risk restaurant business, but these two things improve the odds of success: a bar with great food, and chef Fabio Viviani. The latter was, with all due respect to Stephanie Izard, the most popular Top Chef contestant ever, who, to the city’s great fortune, settled down in suburban Chicago (with a wife, much to the dismay of the hunky star’s fans). In 2013 he opened Siena Tavern with Chicago-based hospitality gurus Lucas Stoioff and David Rekhson of DineAmic Group, whose hits include Public House and Prime & Provisions. Now Viviani is expanding with an odds-on spin-off: Bar Siena. The perpetually thronged, 8,000-square-foot Randolph Street newcomer is, in many ways, the CONTINUED ON PAGE 96
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taste Mixologist Revae Schneider cites the ingredients of Bar Siena’s signature breads in the balanced elixir named No. 3. “My favorite dish is the focaccia with arugula and honey,” she says of its inspiration. “It’s to die for.” No. 3 Recipe 1½ oz. Hangar 1 Vodka ¾ oz. Lemon juice ¾ oz. Ginger zest ½ oz. Fragoli Strawberry ½ oz. Luxardo Bitter Good pinch of arugula
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Old Flames In some of ChICago’s buzzIest kItChens, Chefs are turnIng off the stove and turnIng baCk to CookIng wIth wood. by monica kass rogers A spread of dry-rubbed rib-eye with all the trimmings at El Che Bar.
Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass with an arugula garnish.
restaurant the partners envisioned after a 2012 research trip to Italy. The rustic tavern in Siena, outside Florence, that so captivated them with its mismatched tableware and fea-market furniture didn’t fully ft glossy River North. In the more industrial West Loop, it did. “This whole concept is a nod to the original inspiration for Siena Tavern,” says Stoioff. Loud and loose, Bar Siena is the everyday Siena. Stools picket the centerpiece bar. An iron tree sculpture branches into the open second story, each limb wrapped in hundreds of white lights that romance the outback upstairs. Back downstairs, the main foor bustles with runners rushing from the exposed kitchen in the rear where Bella, the affectionately named pizza oven, presides. “She goes to 850 degrees and cooks pizza in 90 seconds to two minutes,” says Viviani. Joking, he adds, “That makes Bella the hottest girl in town.” Italian-made, the Ferrari-red Bella, its name inlaid in black tile, can handle 12 pizzas at a time. The pies are smaller and rounder than the free-form versions at the Tavern, but the crust is remarkably light, a bread-lover’s pizza topped at its best with wild mushrooms and fontina. Beyond pizza, servers in skinny black jeans describe the menu as “cicchetti,” using the Venetian term for snacks. Small plates include chile-dusted octopus with blistered shishito peppers. Pastas skew indulgent with truffe-buttered sweet corn ravioli. A handful of curious additions—Scotch eggs, potato skins, and pork ribs slicked in balsamic glaze—would seem to ft better at a sports bar. But Americans, Viviani insists, don’t own bar food: “We have plenty of baby back ribs in Italy. We call it ‘rosticceria,’ and it’s cooked the same way.” Bar Siena is grown-up Bar Siena’s chef, Fabio Viviani enough for date night, dressed-down enough for mate night. “We walk the line between casual and high-end,” says Stoioff. PriMe SeatS The best seat in the house? Down-to-earth desserts, including sugar That depends on the occasion. donuts injected with salted caramel, are availRomantic? Around the able at Bombobar, a to-go window modeled lighted tree upstairs. Sporty? on Italian dives. Try one with the spicy bourA high-top near the bar. bon-ginger No. 8 on the numerical cocktail list Foodie? Tables 41 and 42, devised by Revae Schneider. “Italian favors are next to the kitchen. Says the most prevalent,” says Schneider, who favors chef Fabio Viviani, “It’s green favors: sage, basil, and arugula. “I think crowded, loud, and runners it makes it easier to pair with food.” are chasing by, but for me That you can bet on, safely. 832 W. Randolph it’s the best because I enjoy St., 312-492-7775; barsiena.com MA the chaos of the kitchen.”
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Pull up anywhere within, say, 100 feet of the new Loews Chicago Hotel, where Jose Garces’s Rural Society (455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6605; chicago. ruralsocietyrestaurant.com) is situated, and the aroma grabs you. Mouthwateringly familiar, it’s the smell of wood smoke, meat, and those gorgeous fat drippings that merge the two on your plate. “Amazing, right?” says chef de cuisine Cory Morris, grinning. “There’s a lot of chef envy going on about what we have here.” Pointing to the foor-to-ceiling stacks of hickory and white oak and then to the oven and the three parilla grills that the woods fuel, Morris explains that he has worked with Garces for seven years, “but this is the frst time the line is completely fred by wood.” Smoking hot and fantastically favorful, wood-fred cooking is moving into more Chicago restaurant kitchens and trending in recent openings like Oak + Char (217 W. Huron St., 312-643-2427; oakandchar.com) and Maple & Ash (8 W. Maple St., 312-9448888; mapleandash.com).
“The same reasons the industry got away from wood-fre cooking—it’s messy, it’s primitive, it’s demanding—are the very reasons we’re excited to get back to it,” says chef John Manion, standing in the soon-to-open El Che Bar (845 W. Washington Blvd.; elche barchicago.com), his wood-fred Midwest-meets-South America restaurant. “It’s so naked and such a pure way of cooking, the results need no adornment.” Cooking purely with wood, “there’s a lot to learn,” says Morris. “And there are more woodcooking methods, like asador (hanging the meat near the fre for long stretches to slowly cook and smoke), that we have yet to add.” For fall fxes of wood-grilled favor, look for dishes like Oak + Char’s applewood-grilled, bone-in rib-eye with charred scallion salsa verde and peanut romesco; El Che Bar’s dry-rubbed rib-eye with chimichurri, charred artichokes, and charred chile aioli; and Rural Society’s starter of burrata with fre-charred cherry tomatoes, prosciutto, aged balsamic, petite arugula, and grilled sardo crackers.
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Recipe for Success AS HER 10TH COOKBOOK ROLLS OFF THE PRESSES, NIGELLA LAWSON PREPARES TO SHARE HER SECRETS AT THE CHICAGO HUMANITIES FESTIVAL. BY JULIET IZON British chef and author Nigella Lawson is culinary royalty on both sides of the pond. We recently sat down to chat about her favorite Chicago haunts, her new book Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food, and her go-to holiday recipes. What was the inspiration behind the new book? At certain stages in your life, you start taking stock, evaluating what matters, and what gives you joy. I wanted to grab that and go with it. For me, food has the ability to make us strong, feel good, and give pleasure—as much in the cooking as in the eating—and the recipes in Simply Nigella emanate from this belief. You’re speaking at the Chicago Humanities Festival this month. It’s such an honor to talk about the ideas behind food, and what it says about life. For me, a recipe is so much more than just a unit of instruction. What’s the first table you hit when you land? The minute I know I’m going to be in Chicago,
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I make a reservation for Table Fifty-Two (52 W. Elm St., 312-573-4000; tablefifty-two.com). Any places you’re dying to try? I always want to eat Rick Bayless’s food, but I love trying new places, too! At the top of my list are Grace (652 W. Randolph St., 312-234-9494; grace-restaurant.com) and Parachute (3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460; parachuterestaurant.com), though nowhere does a steakhouse like Chicago, so I’m pretty keen to go to Chicago Cut (300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com), too. What do you make for the holidays? I make the same spiced-brined turkey every year. And I just love holiday baking: When my cider and five-spice Bundt cake is in the oven, the whole house smells of the holidays. Nigella Lawson appears at the Chicago Humanities Festival on November 8, Benito Juarez Community Academy Auditorium, South Laflin Street and West Cermak Road, 312-661-1028; chicagohumanities.org. MA
All heads turn when beverage director Priscilla Young of Travelle Kitchen + Bar (330 N. Wabash Ave., Second Fl., 312-9237705; travellechicago.com) pulls out her blowtorch, flaming orange peel, and clove to make The Langham hotel hot spot’s Smoke cocktail. “Fire, spice, and darker flavors captivate,” says Young as she fi lls the smoking glass. Captivating indeed. This fall, Chicago’s buzziest cocktails draw from a seductive palette of deep, spicy, and bitter. “Too much and these
The Mr. Dooley at GreenRiver.
things can be bullies in the glass,” says Owen Worley, bar director at Tête Charcuterie (1114 W. Randolph St., 312-7331178; tetechicago.com), “but balanced, they add intrigue and depth.” Case in point: the Yellow Rose, a concoction of rye, Salers (a gentian-bitter-spiked aperitif), fernet, Demerara syrup, orange blossom tincture, and smoked salt. Meanwhile, at Danny Meyer’s GreenRiver (259 E. Erie St., 18th Fl., 312-337-0101; greenriverchi. com), head bartender Julia Momose has dreamt up the Mr. Dooley, paying homage to the “dark, flirtatious, and intriguing” character created by 19th-century Chicago Post writer Finley Dunne. The whiskey and egg white cocktail features a heady mix of Orinoco bitters, cacao, Lapsang Souchong tea, Amaro Montenegro, Campari, and cinnamon.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA KASS ROGERS (YELLOW ROSE); GALDONES PHOTOGRAPHY (MR. DOOLEY)
The latest trend behind the bar? Cocktails that tempt with dark, smoky, spicy flavors. By Monica Kass Rogers
tAste sound Bites When he’s not on the road with worldfamous rock stars, chef Jaime Laurita finds time to launch gourmet products like his new Barbaresco, Deep (right).
is to give as much peace to the artist as possible. What is your role as Madonna’s backstage coordinator? I build her world every day with the team. When you’re on the road, the one thing you’re deprived of is that feeling of home base, so it’s my ultimate goal to create a level of consistency that feels the most like home. Let’s talk about the new wine. Deep is my new Barbaresco. It’s a really great Italian varietal of a great vintage year. We really researched the 2010 Barbarescos— that’s our vintage year—which are being compared to the ’05s, which were really great quality with a great growing season.
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Dishing it Out James Beard Foundation Award winners Rick Bayless and Steve Dolinsky savor the success of their podcast partnership. by elaine glusac
In January 2014, Rick Bayless, the award-winning chef behind the Frontera restaurant empire, and Steve Dolinsky, ABC 7 Chicago’s “Hungry Hound” food reporter, paired up to create The Feed Podcast (thefeed podcast.libsyn.com), a weekly audio
Ready for the World ON TOUR WITH MADONNA AND PREPARING FOR THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW WINE, DEEP, CHICAGO CELEBRITY CHEF/DESIGNER JAIME LAURITA IS FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS. By J.P. AndERson He’s toured the world cooking for rock stars like Aerosmith, Madonna, and Sarah McLachlan (with whom he wrote the cookbook Plenty), but Chicago is where Jaime Laurita’s heart is. It’s also where the New Jersey native has found the inspiration to create gourmet products like Bello Boy Moscato and Pasta Perfetto. As he recently prepared to set off for Madonna’s Rebel Heart tour (this
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time as backstage coordinator), the Wicker Park creative spoke with Michigan Avenue about his new wine, Deep, life on the road, and how Chicago feeds his spirit. You’re known as a chef, but you do so much else. How do you defne yourself? I’ve been called a lot of things—an alchemist, a witch doctor. I’m kind of a conduit for the calm. My goal
Who in the Chicago culinary community do you admire? I appreciate Mindy Segal, from Mindy’s HotChocolate (1747 N. Damen Ave., 773-489-1747; hotchocolatechicago.com), who has done her craft for so long and then all of a sudden her dough rises, if that makes sense, and now she puts out this great cookbook [Cookie Love]. And Debbie Sharpe from Goddess and Grocer (1649 N. Damen Ave., 773-342-3200; goddessandgrocer.com). To me she’s an icon. How does Chicago inspire you? There’s just an energy in this city. I’ve been to most metropolitan areas and a lot of cities across the world [on tour], but when we come back to Chicago, the artists and crew always say the same thing: The crowd is the best in Chicago. It’s the greatest city for me in the world. chefjaimelaurita.com MA
talk show on food, plus travel, wine, beer, and spirits. This spring, the podcast won a 2015 James Beard Foundation Award for Book, Broadcast, and Journalism. “We were pretty surprised,” says Dolinsky, citing competition from the venerable Southern Foodways Alliance. “But we’re doing a more ambitious podcast. We wanted to make it feel like a radio show.” With a varied diet of interviews; cooking segments; reports from dining frontiers such as Lima, Peru; and chef challenges, the podcast is the aural equivalent of a magazine with a nose for sussing out unexpected foodies, such as Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche. Their dream guest? Not critic Ruth Reichl or bad boy Anthony Bourdain, but ex-Chicago comic and Portlandia star Fred Armisen. Explains Dolinsky, “We like the unexpected.”
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Jerky has long been considered a humble convenience-store staple, but Chicago native Ricky Hirsch is turning that notion on its head. With Think Jerky, he has worked with chefs like Gale Gand and Matt Troost to create an all-natural alternative in flavors such as Thanksgiving (with free-range turkey and cranberries). “Jerky is high-protein and low-sugar but has never been considered cool,” says Hirsch. “We’ve modernized it, rebranded, and taken it from junk food to health food.” Available at Mariano’s; thinkjerky.com
With the approach of the holidays, two of Chicago’s top bakeries are offering sweet alternatives to typical seasonal desserts. Logan Square’s Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits (2051 N. California Ave., 773276-8888; bangbang pie.com) puts a creative twist on the classics with pies like sage pumpkinseed brittle, apple crumble with salted rosemary caramel, and pecan with gooey chocolate. And at Lincoln Square’s Baker Miller (4610 N. Western Ave., 312-208-5639;
bakermillerchicago.com), sweets lovers will find a variety of confections, including frozen take-andbake buttermilk biscuits and sourdough cinnamon rolls; custom cookie tins featuring butter cookies made with butter cultured in-house and Russian tea balls crafted with freshly milled soft pastry flour; and a butterscotch pie filled with a from-scratch whiskey and smoked salt butterscotch custard and topped with a house-made oatmeal cookie crust.
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TRUFFLE TIME During a fleeting six-to-eight-week season each autumn, coveted white truffles from the Italian town of Alba make their way onto the menus of the city’s most discerning dining destinations. At River West’s Piccolo Sogno, chef Tony Priolo has grand plans to serve them two ways: by shaving a generous seven grams of the truffle over either a simple tagliolini with butter or a white risotto, and by serving a truffle-infused sunny-side-up egg (soaking the egg in white truffle overnight) over pasta. Still, Priolo wants to keep things simple. Says the veteran chef, “I try to utilize truffles in their purest form so customers can enjoy and experience the taste.” 464 N. Halsted St., 312-421-0077; piccolosognorestaurant.com
The Ice Man He’s won three Stanley Cups, two Olympic gold medals, and the Conn Smythe trophy as the 2015 playoffs MVP—not to mention the hearts of hockey fans across Chicago. But as far as Blackhawks star defenseman Duncan Keith is concerned, he’s just getting started. By J.P. Anderson Photography by Shane McCauley
Duncan Keith will never be mistaken for a native Chicagoan—his Ontario accent is as thick as the province’s famous maple syrup—but in sports terms he’s as close as they come. Drafted by Chicago in 2002 and making his NHL debut in 2005, the 32-year-old Fort Frances native has never not been a Blackhawk, playing every game of his career thus far with the team. And what a career it has been, as part of a squad whose three Cups in six years has fans and foes alike throwing around the word “dynasty.” As arguably the NHL’s best defensive player (with two James Norris Memorial Trophy awards to prove it), Keith has been a crucial part of the team’s success—and with a contract set to keep him in Chicago until 2022, he’ll continue to be. As the Roscoe Village resident recently prepared for the coming season, he sat down with Michigan Avenue to talk fatherhood, frozen custard, and why he frmly believes that more championships are in his team’s future.
This was the frst time in 75 years that the Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup on home ice. How did that feel? That made it really special; our fans deserved it. To be able to win the third one at home in front of our fans was just a surreal moment for everybody. I got some good video on my iPhone, so I always fip back and look at those things—the skating around on the ice, and video of the fans. Three championships in six years is an incredible achievement. After so much success, what keeps you motivated? Every year is different. But we’ve got that experience now where we know that come playoff time, there are certain times in a game and in a series where you have to step up and try to answer the bell. It’s easier said than done, but we’ve got a lot of great motivated players on our team, and we’ve got a lot of talent—you can work hard and
you can have all the desire you want, but you have to have guys that can put the puck in the net, and we’ve certainly got that. We all just feed off one another. It’s a good environment and a good culture. What makes this team special? The thing I enjoy about this team is how everybody’s so committed to being their best, never being satisfed. You’d think that after winning one or two [championships], the guys might change, but nobody’s really changed. We’ve all stayed true to what we believe in, what we want to be, and what we feel like we can accomplish here. I think all the guys in the locker room would say the same thing—that we want to keep it going. We want to keep winning. You mentioned Patrick Sharp, and obviously with the joy of the Cup came the bittersweetness of saying goodbye to him and the other players who were traded. How do you process that? It’s been a little different, to be honest; I’ve never played with a guy that long and then all of a sudden they get traded. It’s a tough loss when you lose a guy like Sharpie, as well as Saad and Johnny Oduya—those guys were big parts of our team as well. Unfortunately, that’s the way it is now; it’s the business side of the game, where there are going to be changes made, new guys come in, and you try to bring them into the fold as quickly as we can, and hope they get off to a good start. Let’s talk about your charity, Keith Relief. What inspired it? I’m making a pretty good living with the Blackhawks, and the people in this city have been so nice to me and my family and my friends, it’s just a way to give back the best I can. I started thinking of different ideas and fnally decided on one to help alleviate the burden of families stuck in a medical crisis, when they can’t pay their bills. It’s been great so far, and we’ve helped a lot of people. You’ve had so much success in your career—does any single accolade stand out from the rest? It’s tough to put one ahead of the other, the Stanley Cup or the Olympic gold medal. When you play as hard as you can and for as long of a season as we did, it’s tough to beat that feeling of being a team and battling with them all year long and then the two-month playoffs grind and being able to come out on top and know you’re the champion. To me there isn’t really any better feeling than that. I don’t know if it’s more
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special that the season’s fnally over and you can relax or that you’ve won the Cup. [Laughs] The Olympics were special in a different way—you’re representing your country, and I’ve been able to do that twice so far, so it was pretty special to do that on home soil in Canada the frst time in 2010. What do you enjoy most about playing in the NHL? It’s certainly the prestige of being a part of a league where there’s only 600 to 700 jobs in the world. I don’t think it matters what league you’re in, anybody that plays hockey or a team sport would enjoy the camaraderie of being in a locker room on a daily basis. That never gets old. You talk to guys who end up retiring and they say that’s what they miss the most, and I can believe it. You’re surrounded by talented players. Are there any skills your teammates have that you’re envious of? I wish I had Patrick Kane’s puck-handling ability and some of his patience and poise. Marian Hossa—in tight spaces being able to guard the puck with his size, his strength, and his reach. You’ve seen before in the offensive zone he’ll have two or three guys on him and he can just hold everybody off and handle the puck with one hand and beat guys. So all those offensive things that us defensemen don’t get to do, I think we all admire that or wish we could be in those situations. What do you enjoy most about playing defense? What I’ve always liked about defense is being able to be the quarterback; you see the whole play and you can dictate the play. As a forward, you’re reacting and trying to chase the puck, but as a defenseman, you always have the play in front of you. How has fatherhood changed your perspective of your life as a hockey player? It defnitely makes you realize that hockey’s just a game—and it makes you feel a bit older, that’s for sure, when [your son] starts picking up a hockey stick and he’s slapping the puck around in the living room. I really enjoy watching him do that, and it makes me wonder with time going by so fast that it could be him doing what I’m doing before I know it. So as much as we want to win and we hate losing, no matter how bad a day I’ve had at the rink, I’ll always have my son. Would you like him to follow in your footsteps and play hockey? It would be fun to follow his career, but at the same time I realize how hard it is and that hockey’s not for everybody. Whatever he wants to do, I want to support. I was never pushed into hockey, so I don’t want to be that guy that pushes his son. I want him to do whatever makes him happy. You’ve played your entire career with the Blackhawks, and you’ve signed a contract that’s going to keep you with the team through 2022. What does Chicago and being a Blackhawk mean to you? It’s very special for me to say that I was drafted by Chicago and it’s been my only team. When I frst got [here], I was a little worried that it was such a big city and I didn’t know anything, but now I just feel like I know it like the back of my hand. It’s been amazing to be a part of such a frst-class organization in the city that is I think the best in North America. It’s a great sports city, the people are hard-working, and I couldn’t have been luckier to be drafted to Chicago when I did. I’m hoping that I have a lot more hockey ahead of me here and a lot more championships to celebrate with the fans.
What do you appreciate about the fans? They’re very passionate. The frst thing you notice is how many fans there are, actually—and Blackhawks fans are everywhere, and I think other players on other teams take notice of that and realize how special it is. Even when we play on the road, they’re watching us out there in warm-ups, and it’s packed. What do you love about Chicago? I like the fact that I can go out any night of the week and have a nice dinner. I like watching all the sports—baseball season, football, basketball. Cheering for all the different Chicago teams is fun, and you can get into it pretty good with some of the other guys that are from different cities. It’s a big city, but to me it’s a city that you can make small. You mentioned restaurants. Any particular places you’re a fan of? I’ve always liked Girl & the Goat (809 W. Randolph St., 312-492-6262; girlandthegoat.com)—I don’t go there very often, but the food is tough to beat coming from a small town [like I do]. Mastro’s (520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com) has good steaks and they’re very nice to us, getting us in and taking care of my family. If I go for fsh, I like GT Fish & Oyster (531 N. Wells St., 312-929-3501; gtoyster.com), and Tavern on Rush (1031 N. Rush St., 312-664-9600; tavernonrush.com) is always nice after a game for a steak. I also like this little frozen custard place in my neighborhood called Scooter’s (1658 W. Belmont Ave., 773-244-6415; scooters frozencustard.com). I’d eat there every night if I could, but I don’t think it’d be the healthiest choice for me, especially before a game. If you weren’t playing hockey, what do you think you’d be doing? I don’t really have an answer, to be honest. Hockey’s the only thing I’ve really done, and I have more to do. I know I’ve always been told that I should have a backup plan, but I don’t. [Laughs] Are there any other local athletes that you’re friends with? I’ve gotten to know [the UFC fghter] CM Punk over the years. He’s from Chicago—his name stands for Chicago Made Punk—and he was a WWE champion. Now he’s ventured over to the UFC, so I’m excited to watch him; I know he’s been training really hard, and I hope he does well. How do you feel about the team’s chances for the coming season? I like them. I don’t think anybody can really count us out. We’ve got that experience, and we’re not going to sit there and just rest on our laurels. We know that every team is going to be hungry to beat us, and that’s part of what motivates us—to show teams that we’re still the best. It’s going to be a challenge, obviously. Like I said, there’s a lot of great teams, great players out there, but if you look around our lineup, with the guys we’ve got on our team and the new guys we’ve got coming up, it’s a good mix: a lot of speed, a lot of skill, and we just have to gel at the right time and step up come playoffs. Get into the playoffs, and then anything can happen. You’ve got a lot of time ahead of you on the ice, but when you do hang up your skates, what do you hope your legacy will be? At the end of the day, I try to play hard and compete hard and do everything I can to help the team win, and I guess I’d like to be known as a guy that left it all out on the ice and did everything he could to win, and be a respected teammate and a good teammate. That’s all I really care about. MA
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Mind As Alzheimer’s disease reaches epidemic proportions and millions of Americans observe National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan strives to raise awareness—and much-needed funds—in honor of her mother, the late Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth. BY J.P. ANDERSON
Young Princess Yasmin with her mother, Rita Hayworth.
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benefit the Association’s efforts of care, support, and research for legantly clad in a body-skimming black and people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In the three decades to folwhite gown, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan is the picture of grace low, the Gala has raised more than $66 million. as she mingles with the black-tie crowd in the grand ballroom of Aga Khan’s journey—the exhausting challenge of caring for a Chicago’s Hilton Towers Hotel, which is festooned in royal purple loved one with Alzheimer’s disease—is one to which millions of on this Saturday night in May. With blonde hair cascading down Americans can relate. Alzheimer’s has reached epidemic proporher shoulders and sparkling Cartier diamond chandelier earrings tions in this nation, and the numbers laid out in the 2015 Alzheimer’s capturing the light around her face, Aga Khan may be dressed for Disease Facts and Figures report are startling: 5.3 million a celebration, but to anyone familiar with her passionate, decadesAmericans are living with the disease, two-thirds of them are long fight against Alzheimer’s disease, she clearly means business. women, and that total is projected to rise to 16 million by 2050. This is the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala, a Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death grand event held in New York and Chicago in the United States, and the only one in the top inspired by one of the Golden Age of Holly10 that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed. wood’s glamour queens, Aga Khan’s mother. Just as alarming is the financial toll: In 2015, Diagnosed in 1981, Hayworth, the embodidementia-related diseases will cost the United ment of Hollywood sex appeal in the ’40s States $226 billion. “This is now the most and ’50s, was one of the fi rst public faces expensive disease in America, over cancer of Alzheimer’s—the most common form and heart disease,” explains Dr. Dean Hartley, of dementia. The condition, thought to be Director of Science Initiatives, Medical and caused by the buildup of abnormal proteins Scientific Relations for the Alzheimer’s Asso(called “plaques and tangles”) in the brain, ciation, “because of the number of years often results in the gradual loss of memory and people live—somewhere between five and severe cognitive impairment. Hayworth’s eight years, and it gets more expensive as they health had already seriously degenerated by progress.” Indeed, it’s estimated that by 2050 the time of her diagnosis at age 62. World-renowned Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. that number could rise to $1.1 trillion. “It started with problems remembering her Jeffrey Cummings, director of the lines when filming,” notes Aga Khan, “and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas. GIVING TIL IT HURTS quickly developed into behavioral changes The real wake-up call, though, is what Hartley as well. I was actually relieved when she rerefers to as the “hidden cost” of the disease: ceived the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s because The cost of caregiving. He says families caring it explained why she was acting so differently directly for someone with Alzheimer’s are providing some 17 bilthan the mother I knew my whole life.” As Hayworth’s condition lion hours of additional support—or the equivalent of $214 billion worsened, it was Aga Khan who came to her side. “Our roles of unpaid caregiving. “So not only is there an emotional impact for reversed,” she muses. “I became the mother and her guardian, families caring for loved ones,” Hartley explains, “but there’s a and I had to do whatever I could do.” huge economic burden that’s only growing, to the point where it’s Back then in the early 1980s, there wasn’t much she could going to impact our healthcare system.” The emotional impact of do. Alzheimer’s was not yet a part of the public consciousness, caregiving that Hartley mentions can’t be underestimated, says and even the Alzheimer’s Association was just “a mom and pop Larry Ruvo, who established the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo organization,” as founder Jerry Stone described it to her at that Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas—a stunningly curvy stainless time. But bolstered by the support the organization offered—and steel structure designed by Frank Gehry—after being dismayed by nudged by family friend Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who said, the “terrible, almost nonexistent care my father received when he “OK, Yazzy, what are you going to do about this? You’ve got to had the disease, and the even worse care my mother received as a do something to fi nd a way to raise money and awareness”—Aga caregiver.” He notes that caregivers are frequently “sleep-deprived, Khan established the Rita Hayworth Gala in New York in 1984. malnourished, stressed, all-too-often forgotten… and often die And again, four years later, the Gala was held in Chicago to
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Rita Hayworth, the embodiment of Hollywood glamour in the ’40s and ’50s, became one of the first public faces of Alzheimer’s disease. TOP RIGHT: Designer Naeem Khan (LEFT, with Patty Smyth McEnroe and Princess Yasmin Aga Khan) created a one-of-a-kind gown to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. BELOW: The documentary I’ll Be Me chronicled country music singer Glen Campbell’s struggle with the disease. BOTTOM LEFT: The Frank Gehry-designed Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Sterling Support Lagos combines beauty and support for brain health with its new Keep Memory Alive jewelry collection. By Matt Stewart
Julianne Moore won the 2015 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Still Alice, a flm based on the 2007 novel tackling the realities of Alzheimer’s disease.
Why is brain health important to you? Steven Lagos: My grandfather and grandmother suffered from Alzheimer’s. One of the lessons I learned is that Alzheimer’s affects the family as much as the patient. How did the Keep Memory Alive jewelry collection come about? SL: The spectacular exterior of the Ruvo Center formed the basis for our designs, but what’s going on inside that building is even more amazing. The treatments and breakthrough clinical trials they’re conducting are changing lives. The fact that receiving care there is not based on ability to pay makes this project even more incredible. I wanted to celebrate that spirit. Why did you decide to donate all proceeds to Keep Memory Alive? SL: It was a way for Lagos to bring attention to the cause of brain health. We could have just written a check, but being involved allows us to bring our talents to this fght and to inspire ourselves in the bargain. The Keep Memory Alive cuff ($2,900) references the unique exterior design of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
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before the patient.” Then there’s the isolation and loneliness, says Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice, the groundbreaking 2007 Alzheimer’s-themed novel. “There is still so much shame and stigma attached to the disease,” says Genova, “and families affected by AD are often excluded from community, left to care for loved ones alone.” Caregiving for a family member can be particularly painful, in that the caregiver is often the closest witness as the loved one gradually fades away. A profound sense of loss is a natural response, says Dr. Sam Fazio, the Director of Special Projects in Medical and Scientifc Relations for the Alzheimer’s Association and the author of multiple books on Alzheimer’s care. “You have a long-standing relationship with the person you’re caring for now, and you remember how they used to be.” That doesn’t mean there can’t still be moments of connection and joy in that relationship, insists Fazio, whose work is centered around the persistence of self in Alzheimer’s patients. “The biggest thing is living in the moment and going with the fow,” he explains. “So the joy might come in smaller connections, and fnding a way to connect on a different level. It may be different from what the person was before, but it is what it is now. That person has a disease and can’t adapt to come into your reality anymore, so you have to adapt and go into their reality. That’s the only way it’ll work. And that’s hard to do.” As sobering as the state of the disease is, one nugget of hope is that, after decades of being dismissed as “a disease just for old people,” according to Aga Khan, Alzheimer’s awareness is now very much
in the mainstream, and the cause is being championed far and wide. From Julianne Moore’s 2015 Best Actress Oscar for the flm adaptation of Still Alice to I’ll Be Me, director James Keach’s much-lauded recent documentary about country music icon Glen Campbell’s struggle with the disease, more and more attention is being drawn to Alzheimer’s in popular culture, in large part because so many more people can identify with its consequences. Explaining the success of I’ll Be Me, which, in June, set a CNN Films record for viewership, Keach says, “People saw that it was a tough subject, but it wasn’t going to push people away or create more shame in the game—it was going to create an opportunity for people to relate to what they experience in their own lives or what friends have experienced, [those] caregiving and also suffering with the disease.” In addition to those flms, events such as the Rita Hayworth Gala continue to raise awareness; celebrities like Seth Rogen and Wayne Brady have stepped up to publicly commit to the fght against the disease; and not one but two months are now dedicated to recognizing the cause: June was Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (which introduced the Twitter hashtag #EndAlzheimers that has been trending ever since), and November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month. MAKING PROGRESS All too often the news about Alzheimer’s has been bleak, but recent research breakthroughs have resulted in, for the frst time, an attitude of cautious
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Jewelry designer Steven Lagos is supporting the cause of brain health through his eight-piece sterling silver jewelry collection Keep Memory Alive. All proceeds go to the nonproft Keep Memory Alive as it works with the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health to provide care for people coping with Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases. The collection incorporates Lagos’s distinctive caviar motif while referencing Frank Gehry’s design for the Lou Ruvo Center in Las Vegas.
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan (center) with Robert and Linda Mendelson, members of the steering committee for the 2015 Rita Hayworth Gala in Chicago.
Gray Matters Chicago-area residents Betsy and Dave Goltermann take up the fght against Alzheimer’s disease. By Meg Mathis
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anet Gray was seemingly unstoppable—the Mooresville, Indiana resident was an avid
golfer, a consummate entertainer, and a devoted member of Coterie, Art Club, and Tri Kappa—but all too soon her light began to fade. “My mom had dementia 10 years and for the last four years was pretty non-communicative,” says daughter Betsy Goltermann, a Glen Ellyn resident, of her mother, who
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optimism among Alzheimer’s researchers. News from the science front has admittedly been dreary as far as Alzheimer’s is concerned, with no effective treatments on the market and just a few FDA-approved drugs available that have had some success in boosting a patient’s memory. “But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing on the horizon,” says Hartley, who cites one recent breakthrough that enables researchers to image the living brain and see problemcausing plaques and tangles that start to develop long before Alzheimer’s is present, as opposed to having to wait for an autopsy. That knowledge can hopefully lead to the ability to recognize who is at the most risk and, ideally, stop the progression of the disease before a person demonstrates symptoms—perhaps with a drug that may already be in trials. “What we’re thinking,” explains Hartley, “is that maybe [some of] those drugs that have failed in clinical trials weren’t inappropriate, they were just being used at the wrong time.” At the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, director and world-renowned Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Jeffrey Cummings speaks optimistically about another potential breakthrough that may be at hand involving the use of new immunotherapies for patients with Alzheimer’s. “Immunotherapies involve giving patients antibodies, which then attack the abnormal proteins that are accumulating in the brain,” he explains. “There are two of these treatments that are particularly promising—one from Lilly, one
“Betsy’s mom went from being the life of the party to someone that towards her last year didn’t speak at all,” says Betsy’s husband Dave Goltermann, CEO of KI Industries and a member of the national board of directors at the Alzheimer’s Association. While Dave found it diffcult to watch his mother-in-law lose her abilities to speak and feed herself, the toll it took on Janet’s husband, Gordon, was perhaps even more devastating. “In many cases it’s harder on the caregiver, because the caregiver ends up being in the position where it’s a 24-hour-a-day job,” says Dave. Today, Dave is using his role on the board to leverage support at a national level, helping the organization champion the National Alzheimer’s Project Act for at least $2 billion in federal research funding per year to fnd treatment and a above: New brain-imaging technology makes
it possible to see the plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease before memory problems or other symptoms develop.
cure for the disease by 2025. Also Dave and Betsy’s daughter Heidi Goltermann has gotten involved as cofundraising management chair of the Young Professional Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. While the statistics surrounding continued on page 126
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Alzheimer’s are grave, Melanie Chavin, chief program officer of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater Illinois Chapter (alz.org/illinois), believes there is plenty to be hopeful about in the Windy City. “We’re pretty resource-rich for
“We’re finding mechanisms to boost the dollars that we need to accelerate treatment. That’s how we’ll make progress.”—DR. DEAN HARTLEY
people who are living with the disease,” Association’s national headquarters downtown (in addition to the Greater Illinois Chapter’s status as one of the nonprofit’s largest branches, serv-
Princess Yasmin Aga Khan speaking at the Rita Hayworth Gala, the fundraiser she founded in memory of her mother.
ing 68 counties throughout Illinois) as well as two National Institutes of Health–funded Alzheimer’s disease centers at Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern University. For Chicagoans looking to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, Chavin suggests the following:
Become an advocate. “One reason why we’ve been able to see increases in funding for Alzheimer’s research on the federal level is that we have a remarkable group that will contact Congressmen,” notes Chavin. “Continuing to push our government is so important.” Register at alz.org/advocacy/take-action.asp.
Raise funds. “The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest private funder of Alzheimer’s research in the world,” says Chavin, who recommends participating in Chicago’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s next September. Visit act.alz.org/walk.
Get engaged. “We need funding for research, but we also need people to participate in research,” explains Chavin. She encourages Chicagoans to register for the Alzheimer’s Association’s TrialMatch program, which matches clinical studies to individuals in a specific area. Register at trialmatch.alz.org. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-hour helpline at 1-800272-3900 or contact gichelpline@alz.org.
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from Biogen.” His dream-world scenario? “The most optimistic forecast would be for the Lilly compound, which should be fi nished next year and therefore could be available in the market in about three years, if everything went perfectly.” As patients and their families wait for the discovery of effective treatments, the Alzheimer’s Association is focusing its efforts on disease prevention and brain health with its “10 Ways to Love Your Brain” program, which was unveiled on June 1 in recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and encourages general lifestyle improvements, such as regular cardiovascular exercise, a healthy diet, adequate sleep, and continuing education. “We never want to give people a recipe of what they can do [that will mean] you’re not going to get Alzheimer’s, because nobody knows that,” says Fazio, who led the development of the program. “But there’s been good research on exercise and on diet, so this new program is really all about aging well. It looks at four pillars: cognitive activity, physical exercise and health, diet and nutrition, and social engagement. It’s basically a healthy-aging program. We’re talking about aging in general versus just brain health, because it’s really about all we do to age well. Brain health is one piece of it. It’s all stuff we should be doing.” HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Even the experts know that brain health can do only so much without effective treatments for Alzheimer’s on the market. In 2011, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, a plan to fi nd effective treatments by 2025— but, ultimately, the program’s success will depend on dollars. “One of our biggest impediments now is
the lack of funding,” says Hartley, noting that cancer and heart disease receive between $4 billion and $6 billion per year in research money, while Alzheimer’s is at just $600 million. In December 2014, Congress took a step toward rectifying that imbalance with the passage of the Alzheimer’s Accountability Act, which gives the National Institutes of Health the opportunity to tell Congress each year how much it needs in funding. “So we’re fi nding these mechanisms to boost the dollars that we need to accelerate [treatments],” says Hartley, a note of hope in his voice. “That’s how we’ll make that progress.” Back in Chicago, at the Rita Hayworth Gala, as Princess Yasmin Aga Khan leans in to be heard over the strains of the jazz band, she, too, speaks with cautious optimism, tempered by the awareness that the fight is far from over. “We’re getting close, and I think there’s hope,” she says. “I’m proud that the Alzheimer’s Association is what it is today, and that it has spread the word nationally and internationally. And I’m proud of all the dollars that everyone has raised. But we’re not there yet.” MA
FROM LEFT: Larry Ruvo, founder of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, with his father, Lou Ruvo, who battled with Alzheimer’s disease.
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HAUTE PROPERTY News, Stars, and Trends in Real Estate
The ComebaCk king
A rendering of JDL Development’s Gold Coast luxury condominium tower No. 9 Walton on the southwest corner of State and Walton.
After A recession-driven rough pAtch, developer James Letchinger is bAck on top with the highest-end building to ever hit chicAgo. by Lisa s oL Chicago may be one of the architectural capitals of the world, but when it comes to world-class residential high-rises that set gold standards for enduring design, quality construction, and extraordinary amenities, the city is lacking, says James Letchinger, president and founder of JDL Development. “New York has them,” says Letchinger, “but Chicago’s really behind in buildings that have what high-end buyers want right now.” His solution—a patrician 36-story Gold Coast condominium tower christened No. 9 Walton to refect its address—has broken ground to fill that niche and take center stage as the frst ultra-high-end project to be built in the city since the market’s downturn in 2008. continued on page 132
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HAUTE PROPERTY News, Stars, and Trends in Real Estate The No. 9 Walton lobby will refect the brilliance and grandeur Letchinger believes Chicagoans have been waiting for in luxury high-rise residences.
The New Luxe These three soon-to-deliver properties set the standard in luxury living. 4 East Elm There are just 35 3-bedroom, 3.5-
bath units in this 24-story tower designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, ranging from 3,100 to 3,500 square feet and starting at $2.2 million. But standard features in each unit include private elevator access, foor-toceiling windows, 10-foot ceilings, custom lighting, and at least one terrace. 4 E. Elm St., 312-542-1144; 4eastelm.com thE RonslEy lofts Primo units in this fve-story
building include six newly constructed penthouses at more than 5,000 square feet apiece, with asking prices from $900,000 to $5.4 million. 678 N. Kingsbury St., 312-280-9600; goldcoastrealty-chicago. com/the-ronsley-lofts-678-n-kingsbury.php 400 W. huRon At Smithfeld Properties’s new
15-story tower, amenities include expansive terraces, temperature-controlled wine storage lockers, and heated, separately enclosed garages for every unit. 400 W. Huron St., 312-703-0400; 400whuron.com
understated neoclassical detailing and deco-inspired step-backs will give no. 9 walton a pioneering yet timeless demeanor. Letchinger boasts, “It’s the highest-end building to ever go up in Chicago.” That he is the developer behind it is a testament to his persistence, affable nature, and ethics. “When there was no development going on [post2008], I thought I’d have to change careers. But I realized there was nothing else I wanted to do—even in tough times,” he admits. Letchinger showed his mettle long before 2008. In 2002, tough times reared their head when he had a multifamily condo project fail. Famously, he made good on several million-dollar loans from his own pocket in order to walk away with a clean slate—a deed that made his name. “He was able to bounce back and partner [with others] because he’s such a stand-up guy,” says Alan Lev, president and CEO of Belgravia Group. But one of the things he did change post-2008 (which enabled him to develop No. 9 Walton) was his partnership strategy. Before the recession, he relied on funding from family and friends, and was
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highly leveraged. With the development of 1225 Old Town, a 250-unit luxury rental building that was one of the frst projects to be built in post-2008, he partnered with institutional investors for the frst time. The project was completed in 2012 and sold for $156.9 million in 2013 for the highest price-perunit ever paid in downtown Chicago at the time. “Jim has a tremendous amount of vision… and he’s always been very nimble. Coming out of the downturn, he was one of the frst to go out [and] identify development sites, get them re-zoned, capitalize, and deliver a best-of-class luxury rental,” says Matthew Lawton, CEO and executive managing director of HFF. Today, No. 9 Walton is also setting records. Its 66 units range from $2 million for a two bedroom to $24 million for the duplex penthouse, at costs averaging $1,250 per square foot—a pricing benchmark for new residential construction. Also, with so few units, the building taps into the boutique building trend, which places
a premium on the intimacy of small, cosseted communities. Most signifcantly, the cosseting will come from extraordinary features and amenities Letchinger says will put Chicago back on the residential luxury map, starting with No. 9’s powerful yet refned stone-and-glass design from Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture. A layer of understated neoclassical detailing and Deco-inspired step-backs gives the contemporary structure a pioneering yet timeless demeanor. Equally timeless are the units’ luxe amenities, including sprawling foor plates, expansive windows, high ceilings, exquisite millwork, sumptuous fnishes, and customized ftted kitchens. Gigantic terraces set a new standard with gas, water, electricity, and overhead heat to make them true extended living environments. And services are strategic: a concierge, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, wine storage, rentable guest suites, chauffeur service, and a private dining room—but no communal living room. “If you live in a $5 million condo, you don’t want to sit in a shared space,” Letchinger reasons. “These are the things buyers want right now, and Chicago buildings don’t have [them],” Letchinger states. His source? “My gut.” Given that Letchinger has survived and thrived despite such epic and well-publicized ups and downs—and has already sold 33 units at No. 9 Walton—it’s a safe bet his instincts will serve him well in this effort. “Now the dollars are bigger, but the risk is smaller,” he says. If past performance is any indication, the results are sure to turn heads and set trends. 9 W. Walton St., 312-215-9701; 9walton.com MA
HAUTE PROPERTY Eye on Architecture here and below: RH Chicago, The
Gallery at the Three Arts Club preserves the landmark building’s exterior while adding contemporary touches, such as the glass-andsteel-covered courtyard housing Brendan Sodikoff’s 3 Arts Club Cafe.
Long vacant and now revitaLized, the goLd coast’s Landmark three arts cLub buiLding starts a new chapter as the grand chicago fLagship of RH. by matt stewaRt Restoring and repurposing historic buildings has become a passion for Gary Friedman, chairman and CEO of RH (formerly Restoration Hardware). In 2013, following a painstaking 15-month makeover, RH unveiled its stunning Boston location in the former Museum of Natural History, while in 2014 the company breathed new life into the grandeur of Greenwich, Connecticut’s former main post offce. So it’s no surprise that for its new Chicago outpost, RH chose one of the city’s most architecturally and socially signifcant structures: the 70,000-square-foot Three Arts Club building at 1300 North Dearborn Street, which opened to great fanfare last month as RH Chicago, The Gallery at the Three Arts Club. Designed a century ago by John Holabird, of the distinguished Chicago architectural frm Holabird and Roche, the club provided a residence and creative haven for generations of young women involved in the “three arts”: painting, music, and drama. The building received Chicago landmark status in 1981 but closed in 2003 and had stood vacant until Friedman came upon it
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a decade later. “We made several visits to Chicago,” says Friedman of the company’s search for the right space for its new RH Gallery, “but we didn’t land on a location we really loved. On our last trip [we] spent the day going around to different locations in Chicago, but nothing felt right. About an hour before our fight, I asked to take a look at the Three Arts Club. I remember driving up to that beautiful building, and I said, ‘This is it.’” Once the decision was made, Jim Gillam, a principal and founding partner at the firm Backen, Gillam and Kroeger Architects and the lead designer for all RH projects, stepped in. “This building is very unique and historically important, particularly in its Gold Coast neighborhood,” says Gillam. “In terms of preserving what was there and was important to the people who lived there over the years, I think if they were to come back and see the building now, they would be very pleased—not just in terms of keeping and restoring the most important parts of the architecture continued on page 136
PhotograPhy by Mark hug/Courtesy of rh (interior); Courtesy of rh (exterior)
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HAUTE PROPERTY Eye on Architecture The 11,000-square-foot exhibition space on level four features the frst in-gallery presentation of RH Modern.
RH chairman and CEO Gary Friedman
and the interior spaces, but also reclaiming, mainly the courtyard.” Among the myriad challenges he faced in restoring the building, turning its central courtyard into vital, usable space was particularly formidable. “The courtyard was an open plan that I wanted to cover with a glass structure three or four stories high to create a true conservatory,” Gillam says. “Gary latched right on to the idea of reclaiming it for year-round use, but when we got involved with [the Commission on Chicago Landmarks], we discovered that we needed to reduce its height, so it became a two-story volume, which is probably much more appropriate than what we started with. It looks gorgeous.” In its new life as Chicago’s RH fagship, the reimagined Three Arts Club building lends its charm not only to the brand’s many retail
segments—including its new Modern Collection, featuring contemporary fxtures and furnishings; RH Teen and RH Baby & Child; the Ben Soleimani Rug Showroom; and the RH Design Atelier—but also to several arts spaces that should make the building a magnetic gathering spot for Gold Coast residents. “I think opening this location within a residential neighborhood is the biggest risk we’ve ever taken from a business point of view,” Friedman says. “But it’s a great building with a unique connection to its neighborhood that allowed us to create a true destination for Chicagoans and bring the arts back to it, with the inclusion of an RH Contemporary Art Gallery that will feature emerging artists we work with from around the world, as well as a strong connection to the culinary arts through a café we’re doing with Brendan Sodikoff, and reviving the building’s stage by creating a lounge that will host live performances.” Another attraction is the 8,000-square-foot rooftop green space, which includes a glass and steel structure that will showcase the brand’s outdoor furnishings in a garden of banana palms, sculptural evergreens, and succulents. “Street levelto-roof sight lines were a great challenge with the Landmarks group,” Gillam says of the rooftop renovation. “We made a very conscious effort to achieve our goals for the roof without altering the look of the building from the street.” Whether to purchase furnishings for your home, grab a bite at the café (3artscafe.com), attend an exhibit at the art gallery, or explore the splendid rehabilitation of this grand old building, RH Chicago, The Gallery at the Three Arts Club offers multiple reasons to visit this corner of the Gold Coast. “I think risk-taking brings out the best in people,” Friedman says. “It made us bring our A-game to the Three Arts Club, and the results are stunning.” 1300 N. Dearborn St., 312-475-9116; restorationhardware.com MA
Birth of the Modern
Gary Friedman talks contemporary cool and the launch of RH Modern.
about a year and a half ago we started working on it, and right away we could see multiple trends coming together that could create a market for modern design. With that said, trends don’t always make a market. i think outstanding products make a market. what are some favorite pieces?
i would say that the lighting by Jonathan Browning is some of the best i’ve seen in
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years. another favorite is the cloud sofa and sectional (pictured) by Timothy oulton. it has such beautiful lines and shape and is so comfortable you don’t want to get up. most people don’t equate modern
furniture with comfort. how important
was that to the collection?
People have always had the perception that modern furniture is hard-edged. So we worked to develop high design and clean lines with comfort engineered into all the pieces.
photography by Ian hanson (FrIedman); mark hug/Courtesy oF rh (InterIors)
what was the genesis of the modern collection?
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Dine Bascule Wine Bar Pair old-world vino with charcuterie and cheese at this Little Italy gem. 1421 W. Taylor St., 312-763-6912; basculewinebar.com Bernie’s Lunch & Supper Bold Mediterranean favors get the rustic treatment at this new concept in River North. 660 N. Orleans St., 312-624-9892; bernieslunchandsupper.com The Blanchard French cuisine in a lovely Lincoln Park setting. 1935 N. Lincoln Park West, 872-829-3971; theblanchardchicago.com Boeufhaus Gourmet goes grassfed at this brasserie between Ukrainian Village and Humboldt Park. 1012 N. Western Ave., 773-661-2116; boeufhaus.com The Brass Monkey Feast on hearty dishes like pork chop with applesauce and seared duck breast at this buzzing Fulton Market concept boasting an American Hustle vibe. 401 N. Morgan St., 312-763-3316; brassmonkeychicago.com Cantina 1910 In Andersonville, savor sweet potato panuchos, Tacos al Pastor, and honeyglazed churros. 5025 N. Clark St., 773-506-1910; cantina-1910.com Celeste Head to the opulent Deco Room for bites like light, bright carrot Burrata salad with fried ginger. 111 W. Hubbard St., 312-828-9000; celestechicago.com Charlatan West Town welcomes inspired Italian fare like black kale spaghettini and whole oxtail. 1329 W. Chicago Ave., 312-818-2073; charlatanchicago.com Cherry Circle Room After working up an appetite playing bocce in Chicago Athletic Association’s bustling Game Room, head to this tucked-away nook for the supper-club treatment. 12 S. Michigan Ave., Second Fl., 312-792-3515; cherrycircleroom.com
Community Tavern This Portage Park steakhouse is gaining acclaim for dishes like hand-cut fettuccine and a 24-ounce grilled porterhouse. 4038 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-283-6080; communitytavern.com de Quay Indonesian favors are married to Dutch sensibilities at this cozy oasis in Lincoln Park. 2470 N. Lincoln Ave., 872-206-8820; dequay-chicago.com Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen A seasonally inspired concept for the health-conscious set. 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-999-9300; docbsfreshkitchen.com Firefy Kitchen On Sundays, North Shore brunch-goers can now relish comfort fare, like Grand Marnier–infused brioche French toast and Yorkshire pudding. 111 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette, 224-408-2464; ffkitchen.com Formento’s Plates like carbonara and Chicken Vesuvio might be the main event at this redsauce throwback, but no meal is complete without the decadent chocolate cake. 925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7295; formentos.com Gene & Georgetti A Chicago icon beloved for steaks and chops. 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718; geneandgeorgetti.com The Hampton Social Embrace the Montauk mind-set with Maryland crab cakes and Mainestyle lobster rolls. 353 W. Hubbard St., 312-464-0500; thehamptonsocial.com Heating & Cooling Pizza, beer, and live music in Wrigleyville. 3530 N. Clark St., 773-789-8864; hvacpub.com La Sirena Clandestina Latininspired bites by veteran chef John Manion. 954 W. Fulton Market, 312-226-5300; lasirenachicago.com Maple & Ash Chef David Ochs pays homage to Chicago’s carnivorous roots with steaks cooked in a 12-foot hearth. 8
W. Maple St.; mapleandash.com Mastro’s Steakhouse A glitzy River North destination for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com Momotaro This Fulton Market sizzler scores with favorful sushi like the momomaki (bigeye tuna, spicy octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com Osteria Langhe A taste of Northern Italy in Logan Square. 2824 W. Armitage Ave., 773-661-1582; osterialanghe.com Parachute Korean-American dishes by Top Chef alum Beverly Kim and her husband, Johnny Clark, in Avondale. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460; parachuterestaurant.com Pinstripes A 30,000-square-foot dining destination complete with bowling lanes and bocce courts in River East. 35 E. Illinois St., 312-527-3010; pinstripes.com Pork Shoppe Pork-belly pastrami and brisket nachos draw barbecue lovers to this Michelinrecognized spot in Andersonville.
C ChiCago The restaurateurs behind Chicago Cut Steakhouse and The Local Chicago make a splash with this new seafood concept. Try the citruscured sea trout with dill, coriander, green apple, and watermelon radish (above). 20 W. Kinzie St., 312-280-8882; cchicago.net
5721 N. Clark St., 773-654-1800; porkshoppechicago.com Prime & Provisions DineAmic Group (Bar Siena, Public House) puts a sleek spin on Chicago’s steakhouse tradition at this sprawling see-and-beseen destination. 222 N. LaSalle St., 312-726-7777; primeandprovisions.com Pub Royale Come for the beer and stay for the samosas at Heisler Hospitality’s British-Indian outpost. 2049 W. Division St., 773-661-6874; pubroyale.com Rockit This reinvented River North favorite boasts a sleek look
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The Guide Chicago’s Finest and a new menu. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000; rockitbarandgrill.com RPM Steak Bill and Giuliana Rancic’s second smash restaurant. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990; rpmsteak.com Rural Society Helmed by Jose Garces, this Argentine steakhouse at the Loews Hotel impresses with dishes like wood-fred wagyu. 455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6605; chicago.ruralsocietyrestaurant.com Sable Kitchen & Bar New Executive Chef Lawrence Letrero refreshes the menu with smaller plates, like cumin-glazed lamb pops and lobster Rangoon. 505 N. State St., 312-755-9704; sablechicago.com Sepia Seasonal fare in a lovely West Loop setting, courtesy of award-winning chef Andrew Zimmerman. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920; sepiachicago.com Shaw’s Crab House This River North institution serves everything from sashimi to surf and turf, plus a not-to-be-missed Key lime pie. 21 E. Hubbard St., 312-527-2722; shawscrabhouse.com
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dusekschicago.com/tack-room Three Dots and a Dash A subterranean Polynesian paradise. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4220; threedotschicago.com Vertigo Sky Lounge The Dana Hotel’s rooftop libation destination. 2 W. Erie St., 26th Fl., 312-202-6060; vertigoskylounge.com Villains A craft beer-focused pub in the South Loop. 730 S. Clark St., 312-583-0283; villainschicago.com The Violet Hour The original Chicago mixology bar. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-1500; theviolethour.com
the iconic designer’s jewel box of a boutique. 70 E. Oak St., 312-988-9339; carolinaherrera.com Elements This River North mainstay boasts an impressive selection of home décor, jewelry, tabletop accessories, and gorgeous gifts. 741 N. Wells St., 312-642-6574; elementschicago.com Escada Add elegance to your wardrobe with Europeaninspired designs. 51 E. Oak St., 312-915-0500; escada.com ESQ A new bespoke and customtailoring go-to for men in the West Loop. 555 W. Jackson Blvd., 312-631-3399; esqclothing.com Graff Diamonds Brilliant baubles in the Gold Coast. 103 E. Oak St., 312-604-1000; graffdiamonds.com Haberdash Casual yet polished menswear. 607 N. State St., 312-624-8551; haberdashmen.com Hermès The ultimate in aspiration, straight from Paris. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com Ikram Defnitive fashions from Chicago style maven Ikram Goldman. 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; ikram.com Les Néréides Ultra-feminine, whimsical pieces from the City of Light. 108 N. State St., 312-255-7042; lesnereides-usa.com Louis Vuitton Monogrammed leather bags and luxury trunks galore. 700 N. Michigan Ave.,
shop Alice + Olivia The witty, whimsical fashion label makes its Mag Mile debut. 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-273-1254; aliceandolivia.com Boga Shop classically cool menswear at the West Loop retailer’s loftlike showroom. 133 N. Jefferson St., Fifth Fl., 312-801-8662; boga.com Bucketfeet This Chicago-grown shoe label is turning heads for its artful designs. 1647 N. Damen Ave., 773-904-8709; bucketfeet.com Burberry Chicago fnds its London calling at the gleaming Michigan Avenue fagship. 633 N. Michigan Ave., 312-787-2500; us.burberry.com CH Carolina Herrera Elegant silhouettes get pops of color in
Kendra ScOtt Shop an assortment of celebrityapproved earrings, necklaces, rings, and more at the jeweler’s frst Chicago location, a bright and airy space at 900 North Michigan Shops. 900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Fl., 312-281-6760; kendrascott.com
312-255-0470; louisvuitton.com LuLu’s on the Avenue An unmatched selection of vintage jewelry and couture. 900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Fl., 312-888-9149; lulusbellekay.com Madison Hall This highly anticipated boutique by the retailers behind Space519 stocks labels like Eddie Borgo, Rachel Comey, Apiece Apart, Illesteva, and Sandqvist. 71 E. Madison St., 312-683-9586; madisonhallchicago.com Marshall Pierce & Company This family-owned jeweler adds sparkle to Chicago. 29 E. Madison St., Ste. 600, 312-372-2415; marshallpierce.com Porsche Design Luxe looks in The Shops at North Bridge. 520 N. Michigan Ave., Second Fl., 312-321-0911; porsche-design.com Rag & Bone American staples get the British tailoring treatment at the in-demand label’s new shop in the Gold Coast. 25 E. Delaware Pl., 312-483-1122; rag-bone.com Rent the Runway Shop gala-seasonfriendly names like Badgley Mischka, Nha Khanh, Monique Lhuillier, and Vera Wang. 710 N. Wabash Ave., 312-288-7570; renttherunway.com Saint Laurent The iconic label returns to Chicago with a sleek boutique. 11 E. Walton St., 312-202-0166; ysl.com Salvatore Ferragamo Put your best foot forward in classic Italian designs. 645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464; ferragamo.com Shinola Stock up on Detroitinspired bicycles, watches, bags, and more at the Motor City import’s brick-and-mortar outpost in Wicker Park. 1619 N. Damen Ave., 773-904-2417; shinola.com Space Nordstrom’s new shop-inshop highlights of-the-moment designers like Simone Rocha, Isa Arfen, and Chicago’s own Creatures of the Wind. 55 E. Grand Ave., Third Fl., 312-464-1515; shop.nordstrom.com/c/space Tabula Tua A trusted Lincoln Park destination for the consummate host. 1015 W. Armitage Ave., 773-525-3500; tabulatua.com Tom Ford One of the kings of Oak Street. 66 E. Oak St., 312-605-5041; tomford.com ma
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INVITED Verne Thomas, Kerry Bowler, and Christopher Dovalina
Ellen Hurst, Marco Martinolli, and Chiara Santini
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FALL DESIGNS WITH MAXALTO THE ITALIAN AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce and Refined Haystack welcomed design enthusiasts to the Maxalto showroom on W. Superior Street to commemorate the line’s 40th anniversary and get an eyeful of the label’s Fall collection. Shari Ajayi and Douglas Jerdee
Renée and Lester Crown
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LYRIC OPERA OPENING NIGHT THE LYRIC OPERA celebrated its 61st season
with a 3,000-guest black-tie evening. VIP attendees, including soprano Renée Fleming and the Chicago Bulls’s Nikola Mirotic, posed for red-carpet photos before taking in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. Guests then unwound at the post-performance reception, Opera Ball, at the Hilton Chicago. Nina and Nikola Mirotic
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Pat and Shirley Ryan with Sir Andrew Davis
Fulvio Calcinardi, Silvia Raffa, and Tony Abruscato
INVITED Kaylyn Pryor and Mario Tricoci
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Shauna Gialluisi and Jodi Nemethy
Theo Epstein and Marie Whitney
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MARIO, MAKE ME A MODEL MARIO TRICOCI CAPPED off its multimonth model search with a packed runway show
Joe Dolecki
Véronique Nichanian and Robert Chavez
Cheryl Tricoci, Larry Silvestri, and Traci Tricoci
The evening included interactive art installations.
Bobby Simmons
HERMÈS LE MANIFESTE HERMÈS CELEBRATED THE launch of its digital menswear
destination, Le Manifeste, with a chic reception at the MCA Warehouse. Hermès Men’s Artistic Director Véronique Nichanian welcomed guests, including Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, to view the art installations while also admiring the label’s shoes, bags, and other accoutrements. Derrick Rose
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HARVEST BALL THE CHICAGO BOTANIC Garden held its
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CIFF PREVIEW PARTY THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL Film Festival celebrated
its upcoming 51st iteration with a cocktail reception at IO Godfrey at the Godfrey Hotel. Guests sipped Stella Artois while previewing a selection of this year’s featured films. Douglas Van Tress and John Lanzendorf
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Get hotsy-totsy and party like Gatsby for an evening of chocolate galore! Inspired this year by the glitz and glamour of the 1920s, World of Chocolate is Chicago’s commemorative World AIDS Day event to be held at Chicago Union Station on Thurs., Dec. 3 benefiting the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
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We Are Not Amused
Now that the city of chicago’s famously steep taxes apply eveN to cloudbased amusemeNts like Netflix aNd spotify, what’s Next? by paige wiser local playlist, after all, is rich with variety. We’d also like to hear Paper Lace’s “The Night Chicago Died,” Sufjan Stevens’s “Come on! Feel the Illinoise!” and especially “The Super Bowl Shuffe.” Unfortunately, Brian Wilson’s “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” is instrumental, so no one can sing along. You want to talk amusement? Let’s tax all those people who actually think they can park in the city. They’re plenty taxed already, but let’s tack on another 10 percent for the most extreme of the dumb drivers. We love to watch them back into frozen lawn furniture, or pay $21 for one hour in a downtown parking garage. Yes, we see you, cars driving around and around in circles, undaunted as you hope for a spot near Oak Street Beach. And we’re still chuckling over the woman who was fned $105,000 for abandoning her car at O’Hare for three years. It was just so convenient, wasn’t it? So many possibilities. The Amusement Tax could broaden to include people who fall into potholes so large they actually have to call the fre department to be rescued. Anyone who jumps into the Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day and lives. The oldsters who still call Wrigley Field by its original name (Weeghman Park—again, the “h” is silent). People who ask for directions to “the subway.” They amuse us, and of course we’re laughing with them, not at them. We’re not monsters. But the city needs money, and we need out-of-the-box entertainment. Especially now that we can no longer afford Netfix. MA
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Chicago is notorious for its high taxes. In January, we can look forward to a new 10.25 percent sales tax, the highest of any US city. We already have one of the highest cell phone taxes in the country, and the second-highest property taxes (thank you, New Jersey!). Of course we understand the need for taxes. But now the city is even determined to get a piece of our fun. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has expanded the defnition of Chicago’s 9 percent Amusement Tax to include streaming movies and music from the likes of Netfix and Spotify. For those of you keeping track, the city now defnes “amusement” as concerts, sporting events, online subscriptions to streaming entertainment, and even “the privilege of participating in games, online or otherwise.” Emanuel is, of course, accurate on one point: It is a privilege to partake of World of Warcraft, and not one that we take for granted. As for the rest of it, though: What? Do we really need to feel guiltier about guilty pleasures like bingewatching Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt? Is that even possible? There seems to be no stopping the Chicago tax juggernaut—not with the Cook County Board and Rahm, the Chuck Norris of mayors, behind it. We can resist and be fattened, or make the best of it and jump on the tax express. So let’s really own this amusement tax. In fact, how about taxing some of the things we fnd amusing, too? Like people who mispronounce Goethe Street. Hysterical! In fairness, the level of diffculty is fairly high. The “h” is silent, the “r” is invisible, and nobody has read Goethe’s Die Leiden des jungen Werthers in ages. Watch for future petitions to change the name to the more crowd-pleasing Nicholas Sparks Street. (Loved The Notebook!) Or how about the looks on tourists’ faces when those Blue Line buskers dare to depart from playing “Sweet Home Chicago”? Very little is more fun than watching startled travelers wonder whether they should throw change at the saxophonist who chooses Elvis’s “In the Ghetto” (yes, it’s about Chicago). Our
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