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Written by Annie Mosbaugh Knapp / Photographed by Ian Borgerhoff Physicians Emily Hrisomalos and Jamie Butler were married on October 9, 2021, with a ceremony at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, followed by dinner and a reception at Newfields, catered by Jenny Oden with Kahn’s Catering. The bride wore an exquisite Monique Lhuillier gown from Marie Gabriel Couture; the couple’s wedding bands came from ReisNichols Jewelers, designed to complement her engagement ring. The Pulliam Pavilion at Newfields was transformed by event planner David Jackson and Alan Thompson of McNamara Florists into a magical Greek garden featuring olive trees from Engledow Group and pagodas decorated with olive branches. A 12-piece Greek band from Chicago, the Chris Sarlas Orchestra, accompanied traditional Greek folk dancing. In a touching tribute, Alki Scopelitis, a cousin of the bride, played the song “Emily” on the piano–a request the bride’s mother says she made when her daughter was still in infancy. A speech by the bride’s father, Nick Hrisomalos, featuring photos and video from Emily’s childhood, left everyone misty-eyed before the celebration turned to dancing the night away. At the end of the evening, revelers enjoyed late-night sustenance, delivered, fittingly, by local Greek restaurant Athens on 86th. The wedding weekend also included a rehearsal dinner at Woodstock Club, and Sunday brunch, held at Hotel Carmichael.

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The bride and groom met in middle school “probably by the lockers or at lunch” recalls Emily, though they were just friends growing up. “I definitely remember our moms driving us to a movie, though,”she says, adding, “Maybe that was our first date.” They stayed in touch during college, and Jamie ended up living with Emily’s brother while both were in medical school; during that time, the couple reunited at a conference in Miami and began dating. Says the bride’s father, “Seeing Emily find her childhood soulmate again after all those years was wonderful, and Jamie immediately felt like a son and also a friend. They are a perfect match.” Separated during the pandemic for three months, with Emily in Carmel beginning her medical practice and Jamie in Los Angeles doing a fellowship, the couple was finally able to be together in May of 2021, when Jamie flew to Carmel. A walk in Coxhall Gardens turned into much more when Jamie descended on one knee to propose. “I thought he was just bending down to tend to our dog, Louis, but then I saw a table under a pavilion set with red roses and champagne, and Jamie’s cousin popped out from hiding to take photos,” Emily recalls. A honeymoon in Greece was postponed due to the pandemic; instead the couple spent a few days in Vail and plan on traveling to Greece in the near future. sl

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THE HEROES CLUB Taking care of those who serve and protect Written by Annie Mosbaugh Knapp

A not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization, The Heroes Club provides financial assistance and resources for the women and men of the Carmel Police Department, Carmel Fire Department, Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Department and Indiana State Police serving Carmel and Clay Township. According to Oxford Languages, a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. However, to the Carmel community, heroes are much more–they are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, mentors, and friends who put their lives on the line every day without fail to keep citizens safe. To honor and protect these dedicated public servants, in 1996, a group of businessmen founded The Heroes Club, funding a life insurance policy to provide a safety net for families of any member of the police force, firefighter, or public safety officer killed in the line of duty in Carmel or Clay Township. The chief instrument of this support is in the form of an accidental death insurance policy that is provided to the family members or designated beneficiaries of an officer who loses his or her life in the line of duty serving in Carmel or Clay Township. Tom Melangton, president of The Heroes Club, recently announced an increase of the existing $300,000 life insurance policy to $400,000. “We are pleased that we have been able to add to this portfolio, which has become the largest insurance policy of its kind in the world. This unique benefit has enabled our community to attract and retain world-class women and men highly skilled in the field of public safety,” he explains. “If the unthinkable happens, we are in a strong position to provide financial support to the families and beneficiaries of the public servants touched by tragedy,” adds Michelle Brown, Heroes Club vice president.

Carmel Mayor James Brainard concurs. “It is vitally important that everyone in Carmel supports the fire, police and emergency medical service officers that make our city one of the safest anywhere,” he says. “This benefit is important just not for our officers, but for the families of these officers.” The increased benefit has been met with strong appreciation from the law enforcement community. Police Chief Jeff Horner says, “The Heroes Club has been a great partner and supporter of the Carmel Police Department for many years. They provide the comfort to all of us working in public safety that our loved ones will be financially supported if we’re called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice while serving our community.” Fire Chief David Haboush adds,“The Heroes Club continues to be a loyal and trusted partner of the Carmel Firefighters, and their support allows our men and women the peace of mind to focus on doing their mission and helping our community during emergency situations, knowing if something were to happen, their loved ones will be taken care of. We deeply appreciate the support given to our members through the Heroes Club.” In addition to the insurance policy, The Heroes Club provides grants for special safety equipment and training to afford law enforcement workers the best possible means of doing their jobs, and also holds community events throughout the year. Melangton urges all community members to consider supporting The Heroes Club. “All dues and donations are tax-deductible and, we believe, your contribution is a sign of gratitude and a small token of thanks for the ultimate sacrifice made on our behalf by our dedicated team of public safety personnel.” sl To become a member of The Heroes Club, donate your support, or attend an upcoming event, visit theheroesclub.org.

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SOPHISTICATED WOMAN MARY WERNKE Written by Suzanne Huntzinger

Mary Wernke of the Mary Wernke Real Estate Group at Encore Sotheby’s International Realty talks about her path to success and how she manages to achieve that ever-elusive work-life balance. How would you describe yourself ? In order to be successful in real estate as an independent contractor, you have to be self-motivated and driven. I love getting up each and every morning to serve my existing clients’ needs as best I can, and the ongoing interaction and social aspect of the business is really enjoyable to me. It’s satisfying to continually connect with colleagues and friends to help obtain and win new potential customers. What led you to where you are now? It all started post-college back in the late 1990s during my Xerox days with their professional sales training. I learned so much about selling and client interaction; that’s when I also discovered that I love everything real estate-related and that I’m so passionate about it. Then I moved to Chicago and started selling condos and houses and had so much fun; it’s also where I met my husband, Michael. Describe one of the most challenging aspects of your industry and how you work to overcome it. In order to be on top of your game, it’s a constant grind to keep up with all the trends, neighborhoods changing, new developments, companies hiring or relocating staff, and all the things that affect home values. I work with many high-profile executives professionally and am also personal friends with a lot of them, so that certainly helps me get ahead of the game on these types of trends. Describe one of the most rewarding aspects of your industry. Helping others and meeting new people every day.

Looking toward the future, what’s the outlook for your industry and how will you adapt? Technology and global reach is changing our industry, but some constants will always remain the same – hard work, polished negotiation skills and a clear understanding of your local specialized real estate market. How do you balance work life and home life as a busy working mother? My three kids make it easy. They’ll be at three different schools this fall: St. Luke Catholic School, Park Tudor and Cathedral. We create our own busy lives with this crazy schedule, but we love being busy. Michael is active in coaching the boys’ sports, and I enjoy being at equestrian events to watch our daughter show ponies. My husband and I also design, remodel and build homes in addition to our real estate careers–it helps me have a natural eye for real estate. But it’s not all work–we balance it with travel and sports. Skiing is our favorite sport, and we go on several ski trips each year to places like Utah, Jackson Hole and Beaver Creek. What do you love most about Indianapolis? The people. I also love how it has that small town feel but it’s large enough that we can host “big city” events. We love taking advantage of going to all those events like the Indy 500, college sports games, Pacers, Colts, and concerts; we enjoy all the entertainment Indy has to offer. You can also find us at Meridian Hills Country Club on the golf course or tennis courts, or biking the Monon. Tell us something most people wouldn’t know about you. My husband and I biked through Prague and from Santa Barbara, California to Ojai. sl For more information, visit marywernke.com slmag.net

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EASTER CONSERVATION SERVICES An Indianapolis gem offers world-class preservation and care for fine art and furniture Written by Annie Mosbaugh Knapp Easter Conservation Services, located at 1134 East 54th Street in The Shops at 54th and The Monon, originally began as a frame conservation service. Recalls proprietor Jean Easter, “My practice began while I was working at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and grew after I received the Indianapolis Arts Council Creative Renewal Fellowship Grant. I then studied in London with the frame conservator and staff of the National Portrait Gallery for two months. There, I learned the traditional methods used in making and conserving antique frames.” When Easter noticed clients bringing in beautiful antique art framed using acid mats and window pane glass, she began educating them on the value and necessity of using acid-free materials and UVprotecting glass, and Easter Conservation soon found themselves one of the premier framers and conservators in Indianapolis. Upon her return to Indianapolis from London, Easter left the museum to focus on her conservation business, but continued to travel the world in search of knowledge. She received a grant from The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, (AIC) to visit Cuba and learn their techniques, in

the process, gaining knowledge of various ways to handle paper treatments. Another grant from AIC led her to France for a month to learn French furniture-making techniques. “That was a tremendous eye-opener to work with gilded wood and metal, inlays and the opulence of period French furniture,” says Easter. While Easter admits they don’t get a lot of calls for French ormolu furniture conservation, she and her staff are ready and able to work on anything that might come up. “We can conserve paintings, prints, photographs, and any wooden objects that come our way. Glass and ceramics are one of our specialties, as is getting back to basics–matting and framing the museum-quality way. Our staff attends educational seminars and workshops as far away as Amsterdam, Ireland and Italy, and as close as Connecticut, New York and Illinois. We never stop learning and applying the latest techniques to our conservation practice.” Easter Conservation Services is happy to consult on any projects, whether large or small. Their services include hanging artwork in residences or offices, art sourcing and acquisition, and they also specialize in mirrors, both new and antiqued. sl For more information, visit easterconservation.com

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From the Publisher & Editor-in-Chief You may have seen the Netflix documentary, ”Untold: Breaking Point” about Olympic medalist and former top-10 ranked tennis player Mardy Fish. After soaring to the top of the tennis world, Fish began experiencing crippling anxiety that included arrhythmia so strong it made him fear he was having a heart attack. Though he sought medical help, the anxiety continued, until a match against Roger Federer at the 2012 US Open, when Fish agonizingly realized he couldn’t play, and forfeited. He sought help from a therapist who diagnosed an extremely severe anxiety disorder, eventually learned how to deal with it, and is now captain of the US Davis Cup team, as well as devoting much of his time to shining a light on mental health issues and helping others deal with anxiety. My anxiety started in my twenties. I was doing an apprenticeship with the city’s most successful realtor, working all hours, holding myself to the same standards and goals as a veteran top agent (completely unrealistic for a 24-year-old kid who’d just got his real estate license), and it all became too much, despite the front I put up. While I’d never made so much money, with that came crazy hours (I went my first four years without a single day off) and an adrenaline roller coaster (residential real estate can certainly be mercurial and emotional, especially back then before the internet, when every offer was presented in person). It wasn’t long before I was so stressed that I started feeling a lot of anxiety (heart racing, panic attacks, etc.). I knew I needed help. One day I drove over to my parents’ house and asked my father for the phone number of a friend of his who happened to be a therapist. I told my dad I’d been having anxiety attacks, or panic attacks, or both, and that I wanted to get help. My father, a “man’s man” from a generation that didn’t talk about such things, looked at me as if he feared I’d gone crazy. So I got the psychiatrist’s number myself and went to see him–he helped, but unfortunately, seemed to only treat my symptoms, not the cause. He prescribed medication, which provided welcome relief, but this went on for years, with monthly visits and increasingly more medicine. Then, I received a letter in the mail informing me that my doctor was retiring. My anxiety spiraled even more (where was I going to get my medicine?). I called his office and a nurse assured me that wouldn’t be an issue; another physician in the office agreed to see me shortly thereafter. He looked in my file, then at me, and said, “You’re on a lot of medication. Do you need it?” I remember deadpanning, “Doc, your name ends in MD, not mine. You tell ME, do I need it?” He asked when my last anxiety attack or panic attack was (it’d been quite some time–that is, up until I’d gotten that letter). He told me he didn’t think I needed all the medicine, and that we were going to wean me off it. We did; it took about six months, and it was tough (you become dependent). But he also taught me to meditate (hugely helpful), to be mindful, and to manage my stress better. He helped me realize that having stress and experiencing ups and downs is a normal part of life, and without those feelings we’d be apathetic. I owe him eternally. Don’t get me wrong, these days, I still have anxiety, just a lot less, and I handle it much better. So when I saw the Mardy Fish documentary, I thought about sharing my story. But I didn’t. Selfish? Afraid? I don’t know. But then a buddy at IndyStar, sports writer Gregg Doyel, wrote a sympathetic column about another incident, this one involving tennis player Naomi Osaka, who spoke out about her mental health issues after a recent match during which she was heckled. That’s when I knew I couldn’t hold this in anymore. Their stories are my story, or vice versa. I’ve never stepped on court at the US Open, without anything other than a camera anyway, and I can’t imagine that spotlight, or that of any professional athlete, but I want to use whatever platform I have to shine a light on mental illness and how real it is. The truth is, we never know what someone’s going through, no matter how strong they appear in public. Whether you’re a world-class athlete, like Fish or Osaka, or a rock star, or a politician, or just an average person like me, mental health is just that–health. As Fish says, “They call it mental health, but the brain is a part of your body. It’s an injury–you just can’t see it.” It’s time we treated it as such.

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The Grand Canal with a a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Photo by Matthew Cottrell

SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN Ca Di Dio, Venice's newest five-star hotel, presents a masterful melding of old and new. Written by Bridget Williams "If you read a lot, nothing is as great as you've imagined. Venice is—Venice is better." ~Fran Lebowitz On the long-haul portion of our flight to Venice (via CDG), I delved into The Venice Sketchbook, an easy and engaging read by Rhys Bowen. The author wove the narrative by alternating between the stories of a young British woman in Venice around World War II and her niece in the present day. The author did such a fabulous job setting the scene that several sights appeared familiar even though it was the first time I'd laid eyes on them. I have COVID to thank for a much less crowded visit this past February, which also happened to coincide with the start of Carnevale. Lingering restrictions meant more breathing room in places like the famous St. Mark's Square to watch the parade of lavishly costumed revelers. Following the movement of the swarm of onlookers made it easy to locate the most over-the-top ensembles, and I was happy to join the fray seeking a photograph. We arrived at our hotel, the newly-opened five-star Ca Di Dio, as one should when visiting Venice for the first time (or anytime you can): by motoscafi (water taxi), at the hotel's "side" door. The property sits in the quieter Arsenale district, where the famous Art Biennale

is held; it's taking place now through November (labiennale.org/en/ art/2022). We braved the chill to sit in the open-air portion at the back of our motoscafi to watch as the bell tower of Piazza San Marco came closer into view as we transitioned from open lagoon to narrow canals. Instantly enamored, I marveled at how the water, which some argue is cleaner and clearer due to Italy's 2020 lockdown, lapped at doorways like an incessant solicitor. As an American whose county is a mere 246 years old, learning that portions of Ca Di Dio were erected in the 13th century is just mind-boggling. For reference, during this time, the Crusades were still underway, and Venetian explorer Marco Polo was traveling the Silk Road. Part of the VRetreats collection, managed by Italy's VOI Hotels, Ca Di Dio's three-story structure has served as a hostel for Crusaders and later as a hospice for women. Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola spearheaded the three-year renovation. Strict historic preservation guidelines prevented changes to the Istrian stone façade dotted with 442 windows and the interior floorplan, resulting in an aura of austere elegance. Juxtaposed with the original features are contemporary building and interior design elements sourced exclusively from Italy, such as the handcrafted Murano glass lamps, Venetian plaster walls, and custom furnishings. slmag.net

A walk-in closet is concealed behind antiqued mirrors in a suite at Ca Di Dio.

Once the site of an ancient house of worship, the centerpiece of the double-height lobby is a massive chandelier comprised of 14,000 Murano glass tiles designed to evoke the sails of a boat. Old-meetsnew as a pair of antique statues peers down from their plinths at sinuous sofas upholstered in colorful velvet. There are 57 suites and nine deluxe rooms, all sumptuously decorated with custom-made furniture from Molteni & C in a unique style that defies cliché categorization. Our third-floor corner room was one of ten suites offering a view of the lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore Island. The two largest suites have a staircase leading to a private roof terrace overlooking the San Marco basin. Following the original contours of the roof, the ceiling height in our sleek suite went from low at the perimeter to vaulted at the center, lending a shape-shifting Alice in Wonderland effect, especially when considered alongside the room's whimsically-shaped Murano light fixtures. I spent a good deal of time trying to locate the promised complimentary minibar and Lavazza espresso machine before finding it concealed cleverly behind wood paneling. A sliding door sheathed in antiqued mirror revealed a spacious walk-in closet. A portion of the walls in the suite are upholstered in the same Venetian Rubelli fabric as the drapery. An expanse of Rosso Verona marble and Venetian 34 slmag.net

plaster walls executed in a complementary hue emanates a sleek, contemporary vibe in the bathroom. The hotel leaves a nightly postcard imprinted with a vintage photo from Camera Photo Epoche's archive in lieu of a traditional turndown sweet. As we quickly discovered, greenspace is a rarity in a city where buildable land is scarce. This makes Ca Di Dio's courtyard garden, complete with two original wells, a hidden gem for relaxing after a day of exploring. This predominance of private spaces has already made the property a hit among A-list celebrities seeking an underthe-radar sojourn. Also counted among Ca Di Dio's treasures are its food and beverage program. Comprised of three small rooms, the goldceilinged Alchemia Bar appears to be the place for well-heeled Italians to congregate, and with good reason: the cocktails are as exceptional as the convivial bartenders. We became fast friends with bartender Marco Mdolla, a Venetian with palpable enthusiasm for botanicallyinspired craft cocktails. If you want to know what to see and where to go that's off the typical tourist beat, just spend a few hours here, and your itinerary for the following days will be complete. It's notable that Alchemia features a line of gins distilled by Zu Plun, and created exclusively for Ca' di Dio in collaboration with The Merchant of Venice. The Sál variety is infused with saltwater from the lagoon.

Once the site of an ancient house of worship, the centerpiece of the double-height lobby at Ca Di Dio is a massive chandelier comprised of 14,000 Murano glass tiles designed to evoke the sails of a boat.

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Antipasti of cooked and raw sturgeon with candied lemon, caviar, cheek lard foam and bitter salad at VERO restaurant. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

The Alchemia Bar at Ca Di Dio.

VERO restaurant at Ca Di Dio

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Bartender Marco Mdolla at Alchemia Bar in Ca Di Dio. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

The Reading Room at Ca Di Dio.

One of two 13th century wells in the courtyard at Ca Di Dio.

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A traditional a mascarer's workshop.

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On the right is the Palazzo Papadopoli, a Baroque-style palace located on the Grand Canal. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

Following an aperitif and lively conversation at Alchemia Bar, we passed through the lobby and into the cozy wood-paneled reading room to reach VERO, an intimate restaurant. I couldn't keep my eyes off the Jannelli & Volpi wallpapered ceiling, a custom design by Patricia Urquiola inspired by the region's land and sea bounty. Again, the service was exemplary, as was Chef Raimondo Squeo's cuisine, complemented by wine pairings focused on vintners from northeast Italy and served in lovely glasses handcrafted nearby in Murano. Overlooking the courtyard, Essentia Restaurant offers a more casual atmosphere. It was a must-stop for us before heading out each morning to partake of their European-style buffet and a cappuccino. Ca di Dio's location in the Castello District, known for its contemporary art scene, is less crowded. Yet, it's still just a 20-minute walk from the perennially packed Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. So, without a hard and fast agenda, we walked, and walked, and walked—most days in excess of ten miles— making frequent pitstops at out-of-the-way bacaris (local bars) to partake of Venetian cicchetti (finger foods), accompanied by an Aperol Spritz. I loved being able to try small bites packed with so many varying flavors from land and sea. Venice boasts a dizzying array of shops offering wares from kitsch to couture. While we enjoyed fawning over high-end goods, including sumptuous diamond-quilted-leather-wrapped espresso machines at GIOBAGNARA (giobagnara.com) and exquisite Venetian-made linens at Jesurum (jesurum.it/en), it was the smaller shops off the beaten path that we found most intriguing. Spying a shattered rainbow of glass rods on the worktable of artisan Giorgio Nason—whose ancestors are among Murano's original

glass-making families—in the window of his studio near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection of Modern Art (guggenheim-venice.it/en), drew us in to admire his work-in-progress and his unique collection of glass jewelry (designs188.com). Despite the proliferation of vendors selling mass-produced masks, less than a dozen shops produce papier-mâché versions in the traditional style. Stepping into a mascarer's workshop immerses you in an environment that's simultaneously cool and creepy. Wanting to experience an icon, we met friends from Milan at Harry's Bar. Credited with inventing beef carpaccio and the Bellini cocktail, it's known for hosting some of the most famous faces of the 20th century. Two Bellinis each and $211 later, our Italian friends joked that some fleecing of tourists is expected, but that Harry's was next level. They selected Bistrot De Venise (bistrotdevenise. com) for dinner, and we thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant's fresh interpretation of Venetian recipes from the 14th to the 18th centuries. A few other dining options of note include 1000 Gourmet for a dizzying array of pizzas (gruppo1000.it/); Ristorante Da Ivo, an upscale spot frequented by George and Amal Clooney (ristorantedaivo.it/); the quiet and charming Al Covo (ristorantealcovo.com); Antiche Carampane for their takeaway paper cones bursting with fried mixed seafood (antichecarampane.com/en/); and cicchetti at standing-roomonly Enoteca Schiavi (cantinaschiavi.com); and Bar All'Arco. Our experience is that you have to work hard to have a bad meal. The psychology of anticipation means that some destinations don’t live up to expectations. However, reality definitely trumped imagination for my first trip to Venice. sl Rooms at Ca Di Dio begin at $800. For more info and reservations, visit vretreats.com/ca-di-dio/.

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This hardcover collection of stories brings to life the magnificent southern regions of Italy, from Naples to Sicily, as seen through the eyes of literary greats from Ovid and Virgil to Elsa Morante and Elena Ferrante. Ella Carr—Stories of Southern Italy— hardcover, 400 pages, Everyman’s Library After a one-week trip to Florence in 1994, Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri became infatuated with the Italian language, eventually reading exclusively in Italian in preparation for a move to Rome in 2012. This collection brings together 40 writers representing a cross-section of Italian society who informed her love of the language; more than half of the stories have been translated into English for the first time. Jhumpa Lahiri (editor)— The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories—hardcover, 528 pages, Penguin Classics

This collection of 80 recipes with wine pairings focuses on a unique region of Italy that bridges the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Bobby Stuckey, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson & Meredith Erickson—Friuli Food and Wine: Frasca Cooking from Northern Italy’s Mountains, Vineyards, and Seaside—hardcover, 272 pages, Ten Speed Press.

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Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur, Joe Campanale went on an epic quest through Italy’s 20 wine regions to produce a comprehensive, transportive, and educational guide to contemporary Italian wine. Joe Campanale & Joshua David Stein—Vine: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine—hardcover, 320 pages, Clarkson Potter.

Missy Robbins, one of New York City’s premier pasta chefs, who has been cooking and researching Italian food for two decades, shares recipes for 40 handmade pasta shapes and 100 Italian American, regional Italian, and modern dishes. Missy Robbins & Talia Baiocchi—Pasta: The Spirit and Craft of Italy’s Greatest Food, with Recipes—hardcover, 416 pages, Ten Speed Press.

bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books New York Times bestselling author Dianne Hales highlights our enduring love affair with Italy and Italian culture, from literature to art, music to movies. Dianna Hales—La Passione: How Italy Seduced the World—hardcover, 320 pages, Crown Archetype. For the most fervent Ferrari enthusiast, this massive $6,000 limitededition tome holds hundreds of photographs from the Ferrari Archives and private collectors. It comes enclosed in an aluminum display case designed by Marc Newson. Giuseppe (Pino) Allievi— Ferrari XXL—leather cover, 514 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)

Native Italians Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla take readers on an off-the-beaten-path tour of their home country that’s on point with the quintessential details that define timeless Italian style. Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla—Italian Chic—hardcover, 264 pages, Assouline (assouline.com). A vividly illustrated and definitive exploration of how and why the Renaissance flourished in Italy for two centuries. Norbert Wolf—The Renaissance Cities: Art in Florence, Rome and Venice—hardcover, 272 pages, Prestel

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Andréa McBride John and Robin McBride

HALF-SISTERS MAKING A WHOLE LOT OF DIFFERENCE IN THE WINE WORLD Founded in 2010, McBride Sisters Wine Company is the largest Black-owned wine company in the US. Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Michelle Magdalena & Garrick Gray Half-sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John grew up in world-class winemaking regions but on separate continents and no knowledge of one another until they were young adults. Robin hails from Monterrey, California, while Andréa spent the first 16 years of her life in New Zealand. While their father, who died in 1996, was not a prominent figure in their lives, their reunion was the fulfillment of his dying wish. After meeting for the first time in 1999, they found themselves together in California in 2005, united by a shared passion for all things wine and a desire to shake up the industry with a blend of old-world elegance and new-world finesse. Capitalizing on Andréa's winemaking connections in New Zealand and Robin's business background in importing and exporting goods, they started in 2010 as importers of New Zealand wines before launching their own label five years later. Today, the McBride Sisters Wine Company has grown to become the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States. Community, inclusivity, and philanthropy remain core company tenents. Today, a team comprising fifty-one percent of people of color and ninety-three percent women across two countries oversee three core brands: McBride Sisters Collection, Black Girl Magic, and SHE CAN. The SHE CAN Fund, established in 2019, promotes the professional development of women as part of a concerted effort to help close the gender and race gap. The Fund pivoted to support Black-and-women-owned small businesses across several industries and awarded 30 women with $10,000 scholarships in response to the pandemic. This year, the Fund has announced it will be supporting women specifically in the hospitality and food and wine industries and awarding $50,000 scholarships to Southern University as part of the Fund's Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Initiative and Scholarship Program. 42 slmag.net

Making wine education more accessible and inclusive for all was the driving force behind the development of McBride Certified: Wine 101 with Robin and Andréa, a free, multi-module wine course available to anyone interested in wine. Prospective students—more than 10,000 to date— can request to join the Facebook group and complete the course at their own pace. The McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Wine & Book Club launched in 2021 with publisher Simon & Schuster. Club members receive a book of the month, authored by a black woman author, paired with Black Girl Magic wines, and an invitation to a live virtual event with the author. The May selection is Speak, by Peloton fitness superstar Tunde Oyeneyin. McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Wines, single-vineyard wines from California and New Zealand representing pivotal moments in the Sisters' journeys and founding story, sit at the top of the company's portfolio. This past March, they released a pair of wines from New Zealand, made by the brand's Kiwi-based winemaker, Diana Hawkins: Reserve Gamay “Rebels” 2020 ($69) and Reserve Pinot Noir “Papatūānuku” 2019 ($69). Reflecting the standout characteristics of New Zealand's southernmost and mountainous wine region of Central Otago, these wines illuminate Andréa's upbringing in Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand. Available in late spring, the fifth McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Wine is the 2020 "Abalone or Pāua?", a white blend from Paso Robles, California made by the brand's Golden State winemaker Amy Butler. The name of this wine references the mother-ofpearl-lined sea mollusk and unites the two different cultures and hemispheres where the Sisters grew up. McBride Sisters Collection wines are available at various retailers throughout the United States and through their website, mcbridesisters.com. sl

Reserve Gamay “Rebels” 2020 & Reserve Pinot Noir “Papatūānuku” 2019

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BMW reveals a refresh of its 8 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe for 2023 Written by Andre James / Photography courtesy of BMW BMW has continued to refine the award-winning design of its 8 Series luxury performance vehicles since the model debuted in 2018. The new 2023 8 Series heralds a redesigned front fascia and technologydriven interior refinements that include an enlarged interior 12.3-inch Control Display for the BMW iDrive operating system. Most notable among the exterior changes is the addition of a BMW Illuminated Kidney Grille. Waterfall lighting highlights revised grille elements and activates when the vehicle is unlocked or a door opens; it can be switched on or off manually by the driver. In addition, five new exterior paint colors and two new wheel options are available. Wheel style 895M is fitted with highperformance, non-runflat tires. It is included in the Cooling and High-Performance Tire Package, which is optional on M850i xDrive coupe and Gran Coupe. A new optional M Sport Package Professional adds extended Shadowline trim with black kidney grille, black calipers for the standard M Sport brakes, M Shadowline headlights with dark inserts, and a black M rear spoiler for the M850i xDrive coupe. M850i models also boast new side-view mirrors. To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, all M850i xDrive models will feature the classic BMW Motorsport logo on the hood, trunk, and wheel hub covers in lieu of the usual BMW roundels. The anniversary emblem is reminiscent of the original BMW M GmbH trademark first used on racing cars in 1973. 44 slmag.net

Technological advances drive changes inside the cockpit. Standard is the BMW Live Cockpit Professional. This fully digital display network consists of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a central Control Display, which has increased from 10.25 to 12.3 inches. The larger screen enables fast, convenient, and intuitive operation of numerous vehicle functions, powered by the seventh generation of BMW iDrive. Under the hood, the powertrain remains unchanged. All 203 8 Series models come standard with 8-speed automatics and allwheel drive. The base 840i xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 with 335 hp; the M850i xDrive has a twin-turbo 4.4liter V-8 with 523 hp; the Alpina B8’s V-8 outputs 612 hp; while the M8 Competition boasts the most horses at 617, courtesy of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 with a maximum speed of 201 mph. The 8 X Jeff Koons, unveiled this past February at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair, is the latest car resulting from a decade-long collaboration with American artist Jeff Koons. The special edition BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe features an entirely custom design inside and out personally created by Koons himself. It will be exclusively limited to 99 models worldwide. THE 8 X JEFF KOONS will be displayed in New York City’s iconic Rockefeller Plaza from April 1-4, and a charity auction at Christie’s New York on April 4, 2022. Full pricing is yet to be announced, but BMW says the base price for the 8 series will remain unchanged at $85,995. sl

Artist Jeff Koons with thespecial-edition 8 X Jeff Koons. Photo by Enes Kucevic.

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Clockwise from top left: Nak Armstrong small tile Rivière green onyx necklace ($1,375; nakarmstrong.com). Dale Novick LTD double stone pendant ($4,500; dalenovick.com). Rush Jewelry Design Icon Betty Geo Inlay pendant ($4,990) on 16” signature chain ($6,500; rushjewelrydesign.com). Alice Cicolini Memphis Square Stone ring in Iolite ($4,086; alicecicolini.com). The Fadia ring from L’Atelier Nawbar ($2,875; lateliernawbar.com). Nicole Rose Three Square pave diamond disc ring ($1,495; nicolerosejewelry.com). VRAM Oak Eon ring (vramjewelry.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Ara Vartanian diamond and tanzanite necklace ($71,000; aravartanian.com). Elizabeth Garvin Fine Large Ice Pendant ($2,870; elizabethgarvin.com). Anerise hoop earrings from KATKIM ($8,600; katkimfinejewelry.com). Bee Goddess Mondrian gold, diamond and emerald earrings ($11,104; beegoddess.com). Bea Bongiasca Candy Square earrings ($1,160; en.beabongiasca.com). Cartier Tank MC watch ($7,600). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and cartier.com. Roberto Coin diamond square earrings ($1,090). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and at robertocoin.com. Buccellati AGALMA Manhattan timepiece (from $135,000). Available through King Jewelers in Nashville and at buccellati.com.. Assael Modern Mobiles Fijian pear and peridot earrings. Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville and at assael.com. Yi Collection emerald and diamond Awakening pave earrings ($5,950; yicollection.com).

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Kathy Lefakinis (center), with daughters Alexandra and Kassandra.

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Valef Yachts' second generation, all women, take the helm of the fifty-three-year-old charter company. Written by Elliott Greene / Photos by Gregory Karydis When he founded Valef Yachts in 1969, Vassilios (Bill) Lefakinis pioneered the yacht charter business in a country predestined for it: Greece. Born in Athens in 1933, Bill left Greece on his own at the age of 13 to go to the United States to pursue a better life. He graduated from an Ivy League school on a scholarship, served in both the U.S. Army and in the Hellenic Air Force, and founded Valef Yachts at the age of 36 to provide comfortable access to the wealth of the Greek islands, under his motto 'Discover the Yachting World of Greece.' When the yachting scion passed a year after the company's 50th anniversary, there was little doubt who would fill his deck shoes: his daughters Alexandra and Kassandra. Their mother, American Kathy Lefakinis, manages Valef Yachts' U.S. office. Working together, the women manage a portfolio of more than 400 exclusive vessels, delivering bespoke land and sea experiences in Greece and the Mediterranean with 24/7 support for their discerning clientele. Bill's drive came from the need to succeed, and his daughters experienced first-hand the passion he put into the business, spending every summer on the Aegean Sea. "He did a lot of heavy lifting with his personality and charm. That was back then with no internet when you really had to make a lasting impression," remarked his daughter Kassandra. Before taking a co-ownership role in Valef, she made a name for herself in the wellness industry as co-founder of the organic 48 slmag.net

self-care brand OPUNTIA Luxury Oils, which features a skin-healing aromatherapeutic blend of rare essential oils procured from the Mediterranean. Kassandra added, "The biggest gift of my life has been growing up on boats. It is all about a new approach to living and access to a different world. Greece serves that in abundance with each Greek island being completely unique and in no comparison to the other." To reflect the generational and gender shift in leadership, the sisters have coined a new campaign moniker designed to celebrate the power of the female: "She will lead you anywhere and everywhere." The slogan reflects that boats are traditionally referred to as "she," a practice dating back to ancient times and likely stemming from goddesses and mother figures playing a protective role in looking after a ship and crew. In this instance, the' she' is a nod to both a Valef executive and the fleet in their charge. "Greece reflects the soul. Being out on the sea feeling the elements looking into an endless horizon, your mind, heart, and soul go different places. It's a priceless experience," says Kassandra. With vessels ranging from 60 feet to 325 feet, Valef's weekly charter rates range from $16,000 for a yacht accommodating up to six passengers to the highest category yacht with rates starting at $647,000 per week for a party of 36. For more information, visit valefyachts.com. sl

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STILL STUNNING AT SEVENTY Corvette Celebrates Seven Decades as an Icon with a 70th Anniversary Edition. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Chevrolet

2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Corvette. As one of the longestrunning nameplates of any car on the road today—bested only by the Chevrolet Suburban, which launched in 1934 as a commercial vehicle—Corvette has pushed the boundaries of technology, performance, and style while remaining an attainable cultural icon. For their 2023 model year, the Corvette Stingray and Corvette Z06 will celebrate this milestone with a special 70th Anniversary Edition package. "Passion for Corvette runs deep at Chevrolet, and this anniversary is extra special because of the excitement and sales success we've achieved with the eighth generation of America's iconic sports car," said Steve Majoros, vice president, Chevrolet 50 slmag.net

marketing. "Even after 70 years, Corvette still makes hearts race and kids dream of the open road." The Anniversary Edition Corvettes stand out in one of two exterior colors unique to this package: an all-new White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat or Carbon Flash Metallic. Optional stripes are available in complementing colors: Satin Gray with the White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat and Satin Black with the Carbon Flash Metallic. While Stingray and Z06 will feature distinct wheels with commemorative wheel center caps, the wheels share a similar dark finish and Edge Red stripe. Additional commemorative touches on the exterior include 70th Anniversary Edition exterior badging with special Corvette crossflags, Edge Red brake calipers, and rear

bumper protector and trunk cover. The 70th Anniversary Edition Stingray coupes will also include an Edge Red engine cover. Drivers will find two-tone Ceramic leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats, red stitching throughout, red seat belts, and sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel inside the cockpit. Coordinating with the interior is a set of custom luggage with red stitching and the 70th Anniversary Edition logo. The 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available when production starts later this year on the 2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT and Z06 3LZ coupe and convertible models. In addition, the 2023 Corvette Z06 visualizer at Chevrolet.com now includes the 70th Anniversary Edition package.

Indicative of the car's desirability, when VIN 001 of the special edition Corvette Z06 crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale this past January, with proceeds benefitting Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit focused on building strong, stable, and secure military families, it fetched $3.6 million. The winning bid annihilated the previous record of $3million set in 2020 for a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray VIN 001 auctioned by Barrett-Jackson to benefit Detroit Children's Fund. All 2023 Corvettes, including those not equipped with the 70th Anniversary Edition package, will feature a commemorative 70th-anniversary interior plaque located on the center speaker grille and a graphic imprinted on the lower rear window. sl slmag.net

BACK TO BARNSLEY Not content with resting on its laurels, the award-winning north Georgia resort continues to evolve its offerings. Written by Bridget Williams Some travelers have their go-to place, whether inherited, generational, or discovered. And, even if it’s only visited annually, the sojourn serves as a bookmark in a life’s chapters. Though I’ve always been more globally curious than a repeat visitor-type traveler, Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia—nearly smack dab in the middle between Atlanta and Chattanooga—could be my place. Why? First of all, it’s a snap to get to. As a fan of road trips, I opted to make the five-hour drive from my home in Louisville for my visit this past November. Second, there are scores of things to do. And, even if you want to be a total sloth, you can eat to your heart’s content and be very, very happy you came. The 3,000-acre resort, sited in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, envelops the ruins of Woodlands, an 1840s estate with an exquisite boxwood parterre garden. Guest accommodations are spread out amongst 39 spacious freestanding cottages organized in the style of an English-inspired pedestrian village, along with a 55-room Inn. Opened in 2018 and 52 slmag.net

inspired by the work of noted British architect Edwin Lutyens, the stately structure sits prominently at the end of a tree-lined boulevard, standing watch over the charming cottages like a proud parent. The Inn is the antithesis of a bland box, boasting16 different room configurations, including third-floor dormer rooms with window seats that complete the country estate feel. The entirety of the resort is charming year-round, but it really comes alive at Christmas, where a storybook quality is even more pronounced. I arrived after dark, and after so much COVID-era travel, where resorts were primarily empty, and visiting seemed to serve more a reminder of the pandemic rather than an escape, I was happy to find myself in a bustling place with people genuinely enjoying themselves. After taking a hot second to admire my spacious room, I headed through the center of the village to meet my travel mates for dinner at Woodlands Grill. En-route, I spied a crowd, bundled up off to ward off the chill and sticking close to a firepit, raucously sharing a drink at the Beer Garden while listening to live music. This being the

The 55-room Inn at Barnsley Resort opened in 2018. The architecture is inspired by the work of noted British architect Edwin Lutyens.

South, you better believe that they answered my curious glances with an invitation to join them. A feeling of community is encouraged throughout the village, demonstrated by the Adirondack chair-ringed fire pits and corn hole sets lining the greenspace separating the cottages. S’mores kits are set out in the lobby of the Inn each evening, adding to the allure of the firepits. Renovated from floor-to-ceiling since my last visit, the food at Woodlands Grill was even better than I remembered. Focused on Southern regional comfort food, the familiar hallmarks are there, some remixed, others true to form, but all exceptionally plated. An arugula salad with grilled peaches was particularly memorable, as was the sinful brioche French toast coated with Frosted Flakes I enjoyed there following my workout the following morning. As a side note, it’s not unusual to find pre-dawn gym goers coaxed from their machines to head outside and admire spectacular sunrise views. A strong commitment to craft extends to all dining options, including privately catered affairs where the creative tablescapes

whet the appetite. For a private barbeque lunch in the Beer Garden, property pit master Paul shared some secrets of his 48-hour brisket, and gave each guest a glass jar filled with his proprietary housemade rub to enjoy at home. At the time of my visit Javier Cuesta, an accomplished French-trained chef with 25 years of experience in destinations around the globe, had just been appointed Executive Chef. During our visit, he took our taste buds on a journey to his native Portugal by serving Cataplana, a pork and seafood stew, and Morocco with a lamb and faro dish, before returning “home” with bacon-wrapped venison. Launched in 2021 and offered seasonally, Barnsley’s Fire Kettle Cooking Demonstrations offer an open-air culinary exhibition where Chef prepares one of his favorite seasonal recipes over the open flame of a Sea Island Forge fire kettle. Guests are given recipes following the experience to recreate the dish and relive the memory at home. slmag.net

An aerial view of the cottages at Barnsley Resort. At the end of the greenway is Woodlands Grill and the 18-hole Jim Fazio-designed golf course.

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Property pit master Paul sharing some of the secrets to success of his 48-hour brisket.

Executive Chef Javier Cuesta presenting salt-baked fish during at dinner at Rice House.

The pinnacle of on-property dining is Rice House, a seasonal, dinner-only destination housed in a 19th-century farmhouse painstakingly relocated to its present site from Rome, Georgia. The tasting menu is ‘garden-to-table’ focused and rotates every few weeks to accommodate in-season ingredients sourced within 150-miles. With Perrier-Jouet champagne pairings, our five-course tasting menu went from one high note to the next, including the dramatic presentation of salt-baked fish and desserts (almost) too perfectly pretty to eat. As a native Kentuckian, I appreciate Barnsley’s commitment to the Bluegrass’ native spirit, bourbon. Resort Manager Matt Quick is a Certified Bourbon Steward. On weekends and during other special events he leads a tasting at the Inn of Woodford Reserve infused with hickory-smoked Georgia pecans via a drip system on display in a case in the lobby. Quick, who also leads bourbon exploration experiences for corporate groups on the property, has a palpable passion for the spirit going back two decades and genuinely enjoys engaging with guests who have questions. Quick can take his show on the road with a custom Party Peddler trike outfitted with a two-bin cedar chest for cold beverages and a pair of three-gallon kegs. “You better believe that people come running when I ring the bell,” laughed Quick. Working up an appetite is easy at Barnsley, and engaging in activities from morning-till-night made all of my indulging a little

Southern favorites infused with global flavors are a hallmark of Executive Chef Javier Cuesta’s cuisine.

less guilt-inducing. We started with a lesson at the Beretta Shooting Grounds’ 28-station clay course. Noticing several nervous firsttimers in our group, our instructor, Randy Mangum, lightened the mood by remarking, “If you can’t have fun shooting, you have issues I can’t help you with.” Randy displayed a superior knack for employing everyday analogies to make the physicality of the sport understandable. His relaxed and expert instruction had the newbies shouting “pull!” with great aplomb by the end of the outing. We took our outdoor adventure up a notch with wingshooting and a UTV tour, offered in partnership with John Burrell’s High Adventure Company. The upland quail-hunting venue is part of an 1,800-acre property a short drive from the mainland resort. Here, legendary Italian Beretta firearms pair with a world-class team of guides and their pointing and flushing dogs. The operation is the first time Beretta has allowed its name to be used alongside another enterprise. “It really speaks to the caliber of clients that come to Barnsley,” remarked Burrell, a native of the area who also operates hunting and fishing lodges in Hawaii, New Zealand, and South Africa, to name a few. “We’re just good old boys with a big old idea,” Burrell said. High Adventure Company has developed a combined major in wildlife management and hospitality with a local college and offers students the opportunity to get “real world” experience as interns at their properties. slmag.net

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The private Wine Library at Woodlands Grill

The ruins of Woodlands, an 1840s estate with an exquisite boxwood parterre garden look particularly picturesque during the Christmas season.

Safety briefings and post-shoot banquets are staged in the High Adventure clubhouse. In the distance, you can hear a cacophony of sounds emanating from the dog kennels, where prized pups call out for their turn in the field. We learned that Southwest Georgia is often referred to as “The Quail Hunting Capital of the World.” In my first foray into the sport of wingshooting, I have to say I was utterly captivated by the dogs, which Burrell refers to as “super-star athletes.” I admired watching their focus and pure joy as they carried out the tasks they were bred and trained to do. Following the hunt, we returned to a beautifully set long table at the clubhouse, where Chef Cuesta created a field-to-table quail feast. The only birdies we pursued the following day were on the 18-hole Jim Fazio-designed Par-72 golf course. I am not even an amateur by any stretch of the imagination, but a photo of me teeing off above the dramatic drop on the 14th hole belies my ineptitude. Then, hoping to make some gains in the skill department, I headed to the Golf Performance Center. My swing was analyzed using Trackman technology and then tweaked by Director of Golf Bill Daggett and Head Pro Kyle Morris, both of whom had me believing I might finally get the hang of the game.

Setup for an infused bourbon tasting at the Inn.

Overlooking the golf course and near the Woodland’s Grill, the 10-room Spa at Barnsley Resort harvests their own loofah gourds onsite. I opted for one of their signature services, a Fire and Ice facial. I likened the paprika-laced treatment to the feeling of eating a Habanero pepper and chasing it with a glass of ice-cold milk. My therapist reminded me of the importance of skin cancer checks and using products with natural ingredients, saying that skincare “needs to break its love affair with lab-created products.” I used the time in-between activities to explore the 1.8-mile fitness trail with 20 different stations, miles of walking trails that alternate between forest and field, and the resplendent ruins of the Manor House, lavishly decorated for the holidays. The ruins would be absolutely dreamy for a destination wedding, and there’s plenty of room to party, with seven distinct event venues able to accommodate intimate affairs all the way up to 500 guests. Even with all I experienced over my three-day stay, I still didn’t get to try everything or venture to nearby Adairsville, Cartersville, or Rome. This trio of small towns offers interesting museums, locally-owned restaurants and boutiques, and turn-ofthe-century architecture. Next time. sl For more information, visit BarnsleyResort.com.

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WINDS OF CHANGE Maserati unveils its new Grecale SUV Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Maserati Following a tradition begun in 1963 with the Mistral, Maserati named its newest model, Grecale, after a wind, this time a northeasterly Mediterranean breeze. Reflecting Grecale’s position as the future of Maserati—it will become the first full-electric SUV in Maserati history— its global debut was entirely digital, and broadcast live on Maserati’s website this past March. Italian actors and Brand Ambassadors Matilda De Angelis and Alessandro Borghi were tapped to illuminate how the new model, developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena and produced at the Cassino plant, represents the everyday exceptional. At 190.8 inches long and with a wheelbase of 114 inches, Grecale is a smaller sibling to the mid-size Levante SUV, accounting for nearly 60 percent of Maserati’s global sales. While the Grecale boasts a distinct design language, the shape of the low and imposing grill and the vertically oriented headlights call to mind the MC20. At the same time, the Giugiaro 3200 GT inspires the taillights. Carbon fiber highlight the technical components. 58 slmag.net

Notable among its many attributes is the extensive range of available engines: conventional internal combustion, hybrid, and, in a year’s time, full-electric. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard on all variants. Powering the GT is a fourcylinder mild-hybrid engine capable of delivering 300 hp. Modena offers a four-cylinder 330-hp mild-hybrid engine. The powerful Trofeo is equipped with a high-performance 3.0L 530-hp V6 based on the Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20. As a result, the Trofeo can make the 0-60 sprint in 3.8 seconds. Completing the range is the Grecale Folgore, the 100% electric version with 400V technology. New to the Grecale is a 100% Maserati Vehicle Dynamic Control Module (VDCM) system, offering 360° control over the car and clear distinction between the various DRIVE MODES: COMFORT, GT, SPORT, CORSA (Trofeo only), and OFFROAD. Maserati says VDCM “can be compared to a top-ranking orchestral conductor who can set precise targets and timing for all the major actuators in the vehicle, ensuring they are all aligned,

reducing intervention times and increasing performance, driving pleasure and vehicle safety.” The sportscar finish in the cabin is heavy on technology. Even the traditional Maserati clockface, positioned in the center of the dash, has been given a digital update and can transform into a veritable in-car concierge, courtesy of voice control. Touch-based technology is primarily controlled via a large 12.3” central screen, the largest ever seen in a Maserati. An 8.8-inch lower screen manages the climate system. The latest Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) multimedia system provides each customer with a simple, intuitive, and customizable user experience. MIA can be configured with multiple tab-based screens based on favorite or most commonly used functions to optimize quick access and enable operations with just one tap. Audiophiles will appreciate the Sonus Faber 3D sound system. The standard Premium level includes 14 speakers, while the High Premium level offers 21 speakers on demand for a fully immersive listening experience. Engineers at the Maserati Innovation Lab in

Modena worked directly with Italian artist Dardust to customize the “chimes” – the sound alerts received by the user. Tremendous attention has been paid to the fit and finishes in the interior, available in three trim levels. With characteristics that include a Saffiano leather dashboard insert, and burnished inserts on the central console and door panel, the GT interior presents an environment that draws inspiration from interior design. Sporty and outdoor-oriented, the Modena interior features an embroidered and stitched graphic motif on the dashboard, panels, and seats. Available trim in this variant includes dark ash burl, an unusual, contemporary wood with a grey tone, and an open-pore finish. The Trofeo trim level is suited to sports enthusiasts. It focuses on high-performance materials, such as exposed, three-dimensional carbon fiber and perforated leather, paired with chevron motifs that emphasize the car’s dynamism. Pricing for the Grecale SUV will start at just under $65,000, with delivery scheduled to begin in the fall of 2022. sl slmag.net

Of Note... What's Cooking Compiled by Colin Dennis CAFÉ™ Dishwasher Drawer offers two independently operable dishwasher drawers in the same space as a traditional, single dishwasher. Available Q2 2022 and priced from $1,299 for Stainless finish and $1,449 for Matte White and Matte Black finishes.

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Fisher & Paykel 48” self-cleaning dual fuel range with four burners, four induction zones, and guided touchscreen cooking (fisherpaykel.com)

Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry’s new Moditional collection offers inset styles in some of the companies most popular transitional door designs (woodmode.com)

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Available in the US in July, Dometic’s DrawBar offers the functionality of a full-size wine cooler in a compact design that fits five bottles. DrawBar can be seamlessly integrated below or adjacent to 24” -wide standard cabinetry. With the option to be faced with glass, stainless steel or custom paneling, installation is easily customizable (dometic.com)

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This “Midcentury Botanical” kitchen features Sub-Zero’s new 48” stainless steel Classic French Door refrigerator, Wolf M Series 30" stainless steel built-in professional convection steam oven, Wolf 48" dual fuel range, Wolf 48" pro wall chimney hood, Wolf M Series Contemporary 30" stainless steel coffee system, and Wold 30” warming drawer.

Designed by Natasha Shtapauk The Alibi kitchen by BT45 German Kitchen Tailors features dark eucalyptus wood and Pietra Gris marble (bt45.de).

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Waterworks Dash wall mounted articulated pot filler with metal cross handle ($2,045; waterworks.com)

Infinitely customizable and available in three widths, the Amherst cabinet is the result of a collaboration between Room & Board with True Residential. Shown with Cambria quartz top (from $6,299; roomandboard.com)

Miele DGC 7880X handleless 30” Combi-Steam oven allows you to steam, bake, grill and more, all in one oven ($7,099; mieleusa.com)

Fisher & Paykel 36” four-zone induction cooktop with integrated ventilation ($5,999; fisherpaykel.com)

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BOURBON Swivel Counter Stool and NAICCA Pendant Light by BRABBU in a NYC penthouse designed by BRABBU and Home’Society (brabbu.com)

Cabinetry by Bakes & Kropp. Photo by Genevieve Garruppo.

Miele’s new Generation 7000 Artline 30-inch Combi-Steam Oven features the new Miele Mix & Match, a function that allows users to cook or reheat any combination of foods simply by using the oven’s control panel or selecting the exact food items from the Miele app and sending the cooking instructions directly to the oven. Priced from $4,099 (mieleUSA.com)

The Real Shaker kitchen cabinetry by deVOL in Refectory Red. Handmade to order in England (priced from $20,000; devolkitchens.com).

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As strong as steel but weighing half as much, titanium is an expressive jewelry metal that can change color via anodizing. Compiled by Bridget Williams

Clockwise from top left: BARE Fine Jewelry Lotus Ring in titanium ($6,500; bare-jewelry.com). VHERNIER Calla bracelet black titanium and 18K pink gold ($9,500; vhernier.com). Akillis Paris Fatal Attraction pink gold and titanium pendant ($2,500; akillis.com). Limited edition BR-X1 R.S.19 from Bell & Ross with titanium and ceramic case with rubber inserts ($21,500). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville, and at bellross.com. Chopard ceramised titanium 42 MM L.U.C. Time Traveler One Black ($15,500). Available from Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville, and at chopard.com. David Yurman Chain Link Bold Bracelet with Black Titanium ($800). Available at Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Moyer Fine Jewelers and Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, and at davidyurman.com.. Jose Marin pink titanium, black silver,18k gold bracelet with garnet and citrine ($6,284; 1stdibs.com). Stella Flame Gallery Francesca Villa Ad Astra agate ring ($7,590; stellaflamegallery.com). Titanium, diamond, and opal ring from Picchiotti ($797,000) Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, and at picchiotti.it/en/.

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THE HOUSE THAT FOUND ME A mid-century modern with perfect timing Written by Jonathan Eriksen / Photographed by Rachel Lutz When we moved to Indianapolis in 1982, I was a nine-year-old kid. My father had transitioned to a new position a year in advance and had a temporary apartment. We would visit him on the weekends, and my mom and I would spend that time touring the city with our real estate agent. In the two years we searched for a home, I became well-versed in MLS books, house hunting, and aligning my mom’s criteria enough to put a “star” next to each property of interest– parking my interest in the real estate world. After a while, I would begin to draw the homes that we saw, both in person, and within the pages of those MLS books–the beginning of my journey into design. I distinctly remember one house from that time; different from the others, it was a giant white box with arbitrary window placement: a long, vertical window and a separate, adjacent, rectangular window comprising the front façade. I had never seen anything like it, and I recall drawing this home as a third-grader in my “portfolio” of documented homes. 66 slmag.net

A few years later – once I decided that I would one day become an architect – I was reunited with this home and its striking façade, documented in the pages of the book Indianapolis Architecture, given to me by a friend or family member, I cannot recall. There, I learned the home had been designed by local architect Donald Fisher. This place lingered in my thoughts during my teen years as a budding designer, throughout college, and even as I began my life as an architect intern in my early twenties. But it was when I segued and added selling real estate to my repertoire that I would become acquainted with this house. From the beginning of my real estate career, I had become well-versed in the mid-century modern genre, focusing on these unique properties and the clientele that appreciated them. And so, this beautiful box, actually not far from where my wife, Stephanie, and I now lived, became a familiar presence when it would exchange hands and show up in the MLS, or when we would drive by it in our day-to-day lives.

The dining room has a view of the home’s vaulted main gallery.

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A built-in cabinet in the dining room holds binoculars, perfect for spotting wildlife in the forest that surrounds the home.

Never ones to miss an opportunity to gawk, we were delighted to see the home pop up on an architects’ home tour over a decade ago. In its lineage of ownership, a esteemed local architect had acquired the home for his own family, and made modifications, respectfully updating the original structure and design. It was such a pleasure to finally be able to walk through this space I had become so intimately aware of at so many points during my development as a designer. I savored every moment as we toured the home. To experience this home in person is to understand masterful design: the orientation of the structure on the site to capture views and light throughout the day. The whimsical understanding of space and volume. The complexity of assembly for a building that seems so simple. The movement and flow through the space, where function is not sacrificed for form, but rather embraced. These are the hallmarks that left me so satisfied the first time we got to tour the property. Little did I know what was to come…

Last summer, in the pandemonium of all-things-realestate-2021, we were approached by a potential buyer for our Ladywood home, the brainchild community from another pedigreed Indianapolis mid-century modern designer, Avriel Shull. We had only downsized to said property three years prior. It had seemed timely to move to Ladywood; our kids, Natalie and Henry, were in college, or headed that way, and we thought our empty-nester years would be best-lived out in a smaller footprint than the home in which we had raised our family. When Covid-19 presented itself, however, the kids boomeranged back to us, and we found ourselves all under one roof again. Everything seemed a bit tighter in our efficient little abode, and we began to wonder if we didn’t need a bit more space. Space for our kids, and their future families. Space for our growing art collection. Space to live and work in a new-normal Covid-era, where work now happened at the dining room table rather than our offices or schools. slmag.net

The living room, referred to as the “main gallery” by the family, is bathed in natural light from one of two skylights in the home, and features ample wall space for showcasing artwork.

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The stair landing highlights the graphic piece, Fuschia Is As Fuschia Does by Kimber Shaw.

The mid-century roll-top desk is by Sligh-Lowry.

Mixed media piece, Getting Ahead by PJ Hart

A mid-century fireplace that the family nicknamed “Darth Vader” keeps the family room cozy.

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A sunny breakfast room offers panoramic views of the forest ravine.

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The master suite is perched over the treetops with an overlook to the main gallery below.

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The “beautiful box” nestled in the woods Photo by The Home Aesthetic

So, in a leap of faith, we accepted the offer on our home and found ourselves on a countdown to homelessness if we didn’t find a place to land. We took it as an exercise in our faith and handed the situation to God, gladly inviting Him into our process. “God, you know who we are, you know what we can afford, you know what we love, you know what we need. We welcome your input and direction in helping us find our next home.” And so began a several-months odyssey of near-misses, failed offers, ignored offers, exploring outside our comfort zone, and coming up empty-handed–every time. One such day, we came home, deflated from seeing options that were all wrong for us. I sat down in front of my computer, and up popped the face of a most familiar friend: the white box, with all its arbitrary windows, sitting snugly in its forested perch. I couldn’t breathe. I called Steph into the room and showed her my screen. “Write the offer, right now,” she said. “We don’t even need to see it.” And so, we did.

Streamlining the roller-coaster story of the following days, I’ll simply state: we weren’t the only offer, nor the best offer. But we were the accepted offer. And a few short weeks later, we were at home, in this white box I had come to know almost 40 years before. We pinch ourselves daily that the culmination of this journey would result in such a perfect match for our family and interests. We view ourselves as merely the curators and stewards of this property for this season of life. Our collection of work by local artists now adorns the walls. We’ve enjoyed slowly opening our doors to entertaining again as we (hopefully) enter this post-Covid era. And over the holidays, we got to be together as a family, when our daughter returned from her studies in Spain and got to see the home for the first time. It’s such an incredible full-circle moment as I recount these details and memories, now from the breakfast room of the white box. What a gift. sl slmag.net

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Luxury leather goods combine sustainability with artisan craftsmanship Fashion enthusiast and entrepreneur Catherine Jones has taken a turn from her usual role as a Kentucky Derby fashion expert and lifestyle blogger for The Southern Gloss, and grasped the reins of her new and upcoming brand of artisan-made leather goods called Bonhomía. The new brand is a culmination of the passion, culture and intricate skills of indigenous Mayan textile weavers, whose art is brought together by the careful craftsmanship of Guatemalan leather artisans. “After years of working in the fashion world, I knew that if I ever had the opportunity to build my own brand, my personal requirements and ethical standards would be very high,” says Catherine. “It is a difficult thing to do in this day and age when we are surrounded by nearly ‘disposable’ fashion. I always had the dream and inspiration for what I wanted to do, but the task seemed far too overwhelming. So with other career opportunities in the forefront, the idea took a backseat for well over a decade.” It wasn’t until a pandemic brought nearly all of the world to a halt in early 2020 that Jones had the opportunity to assess her creative goals and reconsider old ideas. But the obvious question remained: was a worldwide pandemic truly the right time to attempt to build a company from scratch in Central America? 80 slmag.net

After planning a scouting trip to Guatemala in October of 2020 and connecting with an old friend within the region, the dream of a fair-trade and ethically sourced leather goods company slowly began to take shape and become a reality. The goal was to locate and employ independent artisans within rural areas and create job opportunities that allowed them to have a sustainable income, especially during such unprecedented times. After months of traveling to small towns near Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Chichicastenango in search of leather workers, weavers and other creatives, Catherine selected her first small team of artists. What evolved was a celebration of joyful, colordrenched, pattern-saturated, texture-rich handbags and accessories made in small batches. “Each of our pieces that hold a panel of Mayan textile is incredibly one-of-a-kind and special; it has soul. Whoever chooses a piece will only add to its rich story–in fact, we believe that the piece chooses the person, more often than not,” she explains. Each already has a history, as the textiles that are chosen for the designs are often sourced from pre-loved and gently used huipiles, or traditional Mayan blouses. The indigenous women weavers of each Mayan community are known for their uniquely different techniques and symbolism, which are passed down through generations.

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In the first year-and-a-half since her initial leap, Bonhomía has flourished and quickly gained a dedicated following. “I wasn’t sure what I was fully getting myself into, but I could feel in my soul that this was calling me. I couldn’t ignore it. I knew this journey was for me, no matter where it was headed.” Catherine brought followers along on her travels through her social media and documented the ups and downs of a Kentuckian adjusting to part-time life in Guatemala. “People often ask what I was thinking, and I can say that I was genuinely unprepared for the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions…but I’m adjusting now to living next to a very active Volcan de Fuego and I never imagined that this would be my life. I am constantly and respectfully in awe.”

What is in store for the future of this new brand? Catherine insists that the plan is to stay small and sustainable for those seeking an alternative to factory-made items. Creating pieces in small batches allows artists to work from home studios and care for their families while making an impact directly in their communities. “We are thoughtfully building Bonhomía one step at a time, learning with every turn. We want to grow mindfully. Every time someone makes the choice to add one of our pieces to their daily life, it means so much and has a ripple effect. We want to make waves.” sl For more information, visit BonhomiaDesigns.com and follow along on Instagram @bonhomia.us

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FORK TO MOUTH Bocca puts a spin on classic Italian.

Written by Neil Charles / Photographed by Andrew Kung Located in the city’s fashionable Fall Creek Place neighborhood on the near north side, Bocca is the latest venture from Daniel Cage and Anna Pizzi Cage, son-in-law and daughter of celebrated restaurateur Gino Pizzi and owners of Ambrosia in Broad Ripple and The Commodore (a speakeasy) in Fountain Square. Although relatively new to the restaurant business, Cage has clearly benefited from some expert tutelage over the past couple of years, and with Bocca he has truly made his mark, taking a bold but not overly drastic step away from the tried and tested menus that have defined Ambrosia over the past 40-odd years. Serving up what the owner describes as “modern Italian cuisine,” Bocca retools classic Italian cooking for a new breed of diners, updating established classics with contemporary flair and creativity. “A lot of people asked me if this was going to be another Ambrosia,” says Cage. “But Ambrosia was something my father-in-law started 40-some years ago. It’s traditional and the kind of food he grew up with. I wanted to use his style of service and cuisine as a foundation, but do something with a slightly more modern twist.” Occupying the building that was formerly home to the lively neighborhood restaurant, Shoefly Public House, the newly designed space has been transformed into a sleek, stylish metropolitan eatery. This may not be a Gino Pizzi restaurant, but his influence is writ large on every surface. Black, gray and various shades thereof dominate the palette, and strategically placed pools of light illuminate the essentials. The crepuscular lighting design creates an intimate environment, while exposed surfaces provide a pleasantly clattery backdrop to conversations and protect against casual eavesdropping. As a former professional basketball coach, Cage understands the importance of building the best team possible. Says Anna, “During one of the most challenging times in the hospitality industry, Dan managed to recruit and assemble an all-star team to build and run our first restaurant together. I’m so proud of his grit, and really happy he didn’t listen to me when I suggested he take some time to relax coming out of the last two years of lockdown!”

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A trio of delectable Arancini

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Chef Ricky Martinez

Step one in the process involved finding the right chef. A friend of Cage’s suggested Ricky Martinez, whose inspired Latin American food had for years established SoBro stalwart Delicia near the top of many best-of lists. Following a brief training stint in Ambrosia’s kitchen, the talented native of Mexico proved that he was more than up to the task, and work began on creating a new menu that would set Bocca apart from the Pizzi family’s previous endeavors. “Italian was my first cooking job, so I couldn’t say no to this opportunity,” explains Martinez. “When I was working out the menu, I wanted to make dishes that are lighter than traditional Italian. I wanted the diner to be able to enjoy a three-course experience and not feel too full,” he continues. “So, for instance, I make the lasagna with goat’s cheese and mushrooms so it’s not too heavy. I find inspiration in a lot of places, but really I like to cook what I like to eat.” General manager Aubree Elston rounds out the leadership team. Says Cage, “Aubree is a rising star in the restaurant business; she’s a perfect combination of energy, passion, grit and kindness. She and Ricky make an unbeatable duo.” Greeted on a recent visit with a perfect Negroni, we began our meal with goat cheese and fig jam bruschetta. About as far away from the traditional version as you can get, these delectable concoctions are lightly drizzled with a basil-hibiscus reduction that subtly lifts the sweetly savory topping. Next up was a zesty fennel and arugula salad with oranges, a delightful palate-cleanser, and indicative of the menu’s lighter direction. The splendid Della Casa pasta dish followed, featuring shrimp and tender rings of calamarata bathed in a rich, bisque-like tomato sauce thickened with lobster butter, a perfect antidote to the cool spring evening. Our second main course was a classic: lamb osso bucco in a reduction of its own cooking juices, served with creamy polenta and roasted broccolini. Perfectly cooked, the meat falling off the bone with only gentle encouragement, this is a dish that needs no improvement.

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Exposed brick walls and a moody color palette give the bar a timeless feel.

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Pasta Della Casa

A classic Aperol Spritz

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Flatbread with prosciutto and arugula

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The Ceci Chopped

A spring-like dish of scallops bathed in lemon butter and artichokes

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Mexican chocolate is the star of this decadent mousse.

Accompanying our meal we enjoyed wines from the excellent, contemporary list assembled by sommelier Zoe Hayes. Peppered with a few old-school favorites to keep traditionalists happy, it was pleasing to see an orange wine from Slovenia and another from the Veneto region of Italy amongst the whites. Any list that offers one of my favorite producers, Giuseppe Quintarelli, at such a reasonable price is worth delving into. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Bocca’s lower level transforms into Verita Bar, a dimly lit speakeasy-style joint with exposed brick walls and a surprisingly high ceiling. The tiny bar is packed with obscure labels and bottles of house-made tinctures and cordials. Here, talented bartender Julian Leal specializes in amaro and variations thereof. These herb-infused bitters are to contemporary cocktails what flavored vodkas were 30 years ago, only considerably more sophisticated and versatile. An amaro-inflected martini comes out first, then he surprises us with a carrot-infused concoction that pleasantly resets the palate. Just in time, as it happens, for a take-home order of tiramisu, a sine qua non in all Pizzi restaurants, a welcome classic that seems forever destined to feature in the dynasty’s arsenal, however modern the rest of the menu may be. sl For more information, visit boccaindy.com

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DINO AFTER DARK

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis held its popular Dino After Dark event on April 8, sponsored by Delta Dental. Nearly 700 people attended the adults-only evening at the museum that included DJ Gabby Love, cocktails, numerous food vendors, and an innovative “silent disco” in the Dinosphere, instituted to avoid potential noise-decibel damage to the dinosaur skeletons. The silent disco featured a live DJ broadcasting on two stations available via headphones, allowing only participants to hear the music. To add to the fun, guests could purchase Dinomite cocktails, do a coloring activity in which dinosaurs came to life on a giant screen, and even watch a live-actor performance of Giants of the Jurassic, or attend a talk by paleontologist Dr. Jenn Anne about the museum-sponsored dinosaur dig called Mission Jurassic™ that led to the discovery of hundreds of fossils (some of which are on display). All proceeds from After Dark events support The Children’s Museum Fund, ensuring all children and families have access to the museum. The museum holds several After Dark events throughout the year, and all sell out quickly. To find out more about upcoming events, visit childrensmuseum.org/visit/after-dark.

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CORKS & FORKS

The 10th Corks and Forks, sponsored by Kroger, was held on March 29 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to benefit Second Helpings. Nearly 700 guests enjoyed dishes prepared by more than a dozen of Indy’s best chefs, along with drinks from four cocktail providers and three wineries. The event also included a silent auction and a special presentation highlighting a graduate of Second Helpings’ Culinary Job Training program. The event was co-hosted by Marc Mullins from WRTV and Matt Newsom, the event’s auctioneer. Music was provided by DJ Helicon and DJ Lockstar. Since 1998, Second Helpings has accepted donated perishable and overstocked food to prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults daily, and distributes them free of charge through local social service agencies in Greater Indianapolis. Second Helpings also trains unemployed and underemployed adults for meaningful careers in the culinary industry.

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16) Michelle Phanthavongsa, Steve Phanthavongsa, Bryan Kattleson, Colleen Juergensen 17)Alex Mixon, Johnathan Mixon 18) Jim Ream, Paula Ream 19) Kylie Hasenour, Alex Jochim 20) J Micheal Townsend, Shira Amos 21) Brad Anspaugh, Matt Harris 22) Erica Harris, Juaneka Ennis 23) Janet Ward, Terri Williams, Michelle Daniels 24) Brigitte Brigham, Darryl Brigham 25) Cheryl Odhoge, Deanne dall 26) Carol Culbertson, Jean Sutton 27) Brett Bensley, Joslyn McGriff 28) Bri Anderson, Donovan Hurt 29) Greg Feldhake, Mary Feldhake 30) Annie Bravard, Riley Bravard

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BRUNCH & BOUQUETS

A sold-out crowd of 150 attended Brunch & Bouquets, held March 19 at the Indiana Landmarks Center to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana. The charity provides a supportive home away from home for families of children receiving medical care at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and other area hospitals. This was the fourth year for the fundraising event, previously called “Brunch and Blingo.” Sponsored by Worley Erhart-Graves, Brunch & Bouquets featured a flower-arranging workshop led by Amy Beausir of Molly & Myrtle, an artisan shopping bazaar highlighting women-owned businesses, and a spring-inspired brunch buffet. Proceeds from the day go to promote awareness, provide funds for programming, and further the mission of RMHCCIN. The event raised funds for more than 130 nights’ stays for families facing serious illnesses.

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VONNEGUT LIBRARY

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library marked a once-in-a-lifetime celebration in April when the organization featured various exhibition unveilings, a community celebration honoring the year in which Kurt Vonnegut would have turned 100, the presentation of Indiana’s first Literary Landmark historical marker for an author, and its annual Night of Vonnegut gala, all in two exciting days that cumulatively entertained nearly 800 people. A crowd of 350 enjoyed the annual gala at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, and Bart Peterson, former Indianapolis Mayor; Bro Krift, news director of the Indianapolis Star Newspaper; and A’Lelia Bundles, great great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker were among the speakers at the unveiling of the Literary Landmark Historical Marker the following day. 3

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1) David Brancaccio, Brittany Cain, Julia Whitehead 2) Rouba Al-Aseer, David Sasso, Kat Wallace, Sandy Sasso, Dennis Sasso 3) Mike Rubin, Leslie Rubin 4) Kip Tew 5) A performance led by T.J. Reyolds and Carrington Clinton

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6) David Jose, Jared Thompson, Joshua Thompson 7) Drew DeSimone 8) Brandon Meeks, Rob Dixon 9) Aleta Hode, Robert Montgomery, Carrington Clinton, Jared Thompson, Sampson Levingston, Eunice Trotter, Chris Lafave

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BOILERMAKER BALL

Purdue University’s 14th annual Boilermaker Ball brought more than 600 alumni and friends to the Westin Indianapolis on February 26 for an evening celebrating the golden age of Hollywood. Guests enjoyed glitz, glamour and excitement as they dined and danced to the music of Endless Summer Band. Proceeds support scholarships through Purdue’s general fund.

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1) Crystal Yeagy, Purdue Pete, Brent Yeagy 2) Purdue Pete, Mary Folk, Matt Folk 3) Giovanna “Spice” Krozel, Almira “Sugar” Yllana 4) Greg Kapp, Cathy Russell, Julie Lidester, Sheila Klinker, Michelle Akridge, Jay Akridge, Barb Kapp, Ken Sam 5) Jacqueline M. Gatson, Monica Keyes 6) Purdue Pete, Dorothy Reed, Willie Reed

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The United Way of Central Indiana held its fourth annual ELEVATE event to recognize young professionals who exemplify leadership and embody philanthropy on February 26 at the Crane Bay Event Center in Indianapolis. This year’s theme was “Experience the Big Easy,” and nearly 450 attendees, including special guest Miss Indiana USA, gathered to enjoy food, fun and the music of Tad Robinson. The event raised $89,000 to help individuals and families living in poverty in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam counties in Indiana.

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THE ORCHARD SCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Orchard School’s first full community gathering since March of 2020 was held March 6 at their annual Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Orchard’s Alumni Heritage Association. Following a beloved Orchard tradition, the pancakes were served with syrup made from the maple trees found in the woods on Orchard’s campus. The first grade class of 2029 did the heavy lifting to collect more than 400 gallons of sap to make 10 gallons of maple syrup. 6 4

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1) Eighth graders 2) Eighth graders 3) Valerie Gilbert ‘32, Janelle Gilbert Jason Gilbert 4) Keith McGraw, Leslie Jacobs, Danny Jacobs, Lyla Jacobs, Cheryl McGraw 5) Karen Dean, Ruthie Linsmith ‘54 6) Colin Fitzgerald, Gene Fitzgerald, Pat Fitzgerald, Samantha Fitzgerald ‘28, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Brian Fitzgerald ‘93 7) Aaron Goedde, Emma Goedde ‘29, Ethan Goedde ‘29, Orchard Owl, Niccolò McElroy ‘26 8) Holland Christopher ‘32, Walker Christopher ‘30, Eric Christopher 9) Jennifer Rulli, Ashley Hash ‘99, Vivienne Hash ‘30, Josh Hash, Mercer Hash ‘31 10) Ross Chirico, Nancy Chirico, Jordan Chirico, Oliver ‘28, Rowan ‘32, Kyla, Luca ‘28 11) Lori Bievenour, Torrey Bievenour ‘92, Tess Bievenour ‘30, Ginger Bievenour, Don Bievenour, Sandy Godich 12) Kim Weis, Simon Layne ‘32, Emily Layne, James Layne, Graham Layne ‘31 13) Ross Family 14) Lauren Eiteljorg ‘05, Max Eiteljorg ‘05 15) Cayi Miller, Evan Miller, Toni Miller ‘29, Enzo Miller ‘32

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NOBLE IN THE GARDEN

On March 11, over 800 guests enjoyed delicious food, adult beverages and live entertainment as the 26th annual Big Red Liquors’ Noble Evening in the Garden presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis returned to a live event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. As the preview gala to the Indiana Flower and Patio show, this fundraiser for Noble of Indiana brought the first taste of spring, with gorgeous landscaped gardens around every turn. Guests bid on an extensive silent auction while sampling specialties from dozens of restaurants and beverage companies. Live music from My Yellow Rickshaw, Brett Wiscons, Chad Mills, Nikki & Eric, and Tara McNamara filled the air, as magicians, caricaturists and psychics provided interactive entertainment. A brief program recognizing the Noble Auxiliary for hosting the event and the generous sponsors for their support was emceed by WJJK 104.5 DJ and host of WTHR Channel 13’s Inside Track Laura Steele. This year’s black tie-optional event raised more than $120,000 for Noble and the people with disabilities they serve.

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1) Magician Ryan Siebert, Cynthia Robinson, Meghan Davis, Don Davis 2) Azure Davey, Luann Humphrey, Sandy DeCastro and Gary DeCastro 3) Chef Thomas Melton of Vida 4) Lacey Emery, Katie Rhoten 5) Kelly Copes-Anderson, Arvie Anderson 6) Carlos Freitas, Rachel Freitas, Zack Fallowfield, Pam Fallowfield, Nancy Paliska, Steve Paliska 7) Sue Wales, Bill Wales, Gail Schafer, Kevin Schafer, Laurie Breen, Joe Breen 8) Daisy Dollard, Pat Dollard, JohnKoklas, Kate Koklas 9) Laura Steele, William Wales Noble, Jullia Huffman, Karen King 10) Nancy Paliska, Tricia Ray, Jen Leary, Lizzie Evans, Rachel Frietas 11) Tim Hoffman, Jason Hofmann, Jeremy Ehlerding

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