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Discover: Shadowbox Live
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Don’t Miss: Campana Brothers:
Brazilian Design Now at
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Inglenook
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Curating a Lifestyle
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Bibliotaph
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Of Note... Rainbow Connection
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Down the Rabbit Hole
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Coast to Coast
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The Art of the Matter
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Light Up Your Room with Art
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Second Chance Sanctuary
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From the Editor
Vivian, star of second chances and proud graduate of CATCH-Court and Freedom a la Cart
Leave it to a new year to turn the post-holiday letdown into hope and inspiration for things to come. As Katharine and I put this issue together, we couldn’t help ourselves when wonderful story opportunities emerged that included new beginnings, fresh starts and second chances. After all, January ‘tis the season. In “Don’t Miss,” you will learn how a serendipitous career change and fresh start put the Campana brothers on a path to international acclaim. We hope you “Discover” Shadowbox Live - if you haven’t already, where the determination and will to succeed has allowed this talented group to start over multiple times. In “Chef Rick’s Table, Redux” you will learn how Chef Rick Lopez’s tenacity and passion are once again satiating the discerning palates of local diners in the latest iteration of his much-loved La Tavola. Even the home feature nods to second chances. As innocuous as a remodel may seem, the exquisite home featured in “Second Chance Sanctuary” pays homage to the sophisticated eye of a loving wife who saw potential. I don’t know too many people who haven’t benefited from a second chance - and, I have had the good fortune to meet a few for whom a second chance wasn’t just lucky, it was lifesaving. In the society pages, check out the photos from a brand new Columbus fundraiser, “Eat up! Columbus,” beneftting Freedom a la Cart, a remarkable social enterprise providing job training, rehabilitation and a lot of love for victims of human trafficking. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to hear from Vivian - one of the frst graduates of Freedom’s program. Vivian is the star of second chances: sufering unspeakable abuse as a child, she was sold into human trafcking as a prostitute and many years later, found herself one day, by wonderful chance, in the courtroom of Judge Paul Herbert. Trough the humanitarian approach of Judge Herbert and the loving guidance of the folks at Freedom a la Cart and other local organizations, Vivian is living a brand new life - and gives back every day, dedicating her life’s work now to helping others at Freedom. Happy New Year, happy reading and best wishes to you for all the fresh starts, new beginnings and second chances you need - or have the opportunity to give.
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DISCOVER: SHADOWBOX LIVE Written by Katharine Mallory By Stev Guyer’s own admission, Shadowbox Live had a highly unsophisticated beginning. After performing in the old “Buggyworks” building for some time, the founder and president of the fedgling performance troupe was asked for his occupancy permit. His honest response, “What’s an occupancy permit?” landed him on the street. Fortunately, Guyer and friends decided to find another venue and continue performing. While they recognized there was no shortage of high-quality, traditional theatre in town, there was a creative itch the group wanted to scratch. After more than two decades of scratching that itch, Shadowbox Live has become quite the sophisticated venture. Now the largest resident theatre in the country, Shadowbox Live retains the edginess and creativity that has won over legions of fans in Columbus and beyond. Troupe members pour themselves into hundreds of live performances each year, and the knowledge and experience gained along the way is shared generously with Columbus students via Shadowbox Academy, a community-based arts education program. In addition to sharing that wisdom, Stacie Boord, Director of Community Relations and Education, estimates that more than $1 Million has fowed into local community organizations through Shadowbox Gives Back, the charitable arm of Shadowbox Live. Te Shadowbox Live demographic is a broad one. Boord, who is also an original (and current) Shadowbox Live performer,
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explains the wide-ranging appeal, “Tere are so many diferent sides to Shadowbox - we are constantly challenging our audience to think and see art and performance art diferently.” The recent Gallery of Echoes challenged the Shadowbox audience even further, and was a resounding success. A multimedia performance, this innovative show was written start to finish by Shadowbox Live artists in collaboration with the Columbus Museum of Art. There are plans underway for a command performance, as well as the possibility of a national tour. In the meantime, the troupe has a number of performances queued up for 2015, including Evo, Burlesque Biographie, and Sex at the Box. “Te city’s willingness to go with us on this journey is the main reason for the crazy success of Shadowbox,” says Guyer. “ It has been ridiculously difcult, but we are all having so much fun, it doesn’t seem like work.” A 501(c)(3) nonproft, Shadowbox Live is on the cutting edge of social-entrepreneurism with 94% of its income earned, and the remaining 6% donated from a loyal base of supporters - though Guyer and his team will tell you they will always welcome more. A calendar of events, as well as a link for donations, can be found at shadowboxlive.org. Shadowbox Live is located at 503 S. Front Street in the Brewery District. sl
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Cake Stool, 2008. Stufed animals hand sewed on canvas cover over stainless steel. 21 5/8 x 47 1/4 x 47 1/4 in.
Pirarucu Cabinet, 2013. Pirarucu’s leather and straw covering wood structure. 76 1/4 x 49 1/16 x 29 3/16 in.
Warming up the winter art scene in Columbus this February is a hot new exhibit highlighting Brazilian design duo, the Campana Brothers. Generously underwritten by Mo and David Meuse, the exhibit speaks to the mission of the Pizzuti collection - now in its second year: “the Pizzuti Collection seeks to present art by underrepresented voices from around the globe with work that transcends, elevates the mind and expresses freedoms.” Opening on February 7, “Brazilian Design Now” celebrates the innovative, outlandish and smart furnishings of Fernando and Humberto Campana. Born in Brotas, Brazil (a small city several hours from the metropolis of São Paulo), Fernando Campana completed a degree in architecture before going to work for his older brother, Humberto - who had already abandoned a law degree to pursue his true passion as a sculptor. The unintentional design team stumbled upon a path to international acclaim in 1983 when they founded Estudio Campana, a furniture company focused on using the unusable to create one-of-a-kind objects that push the boundaries of traditional construction and aesthetic. Upcycling discarded materials and excess consumer goods before the word “upcycling” had even been conceived, Estudio Campana has fourished as a groundbreaking and infuential design frm. 28 slmag.net
Harumaki chair, Designed in 2004. Carpet, rubber, EVA, fabric and estela handcrafted into sushi rolls. 1 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 17 7/8 in.
With no shortage of inspiration within the melting pot of Brazilian culture, the brothers’ bold approach seeks to convey extraordinary vision, a passion for sustainability and a grounded social conscience through quite ordinary materials. A cozy chair constructed of plush stuffed animals sewn to a canvas base is dubbed “Cake Stool”. Te tanned skins of the largest sustainably farmed freshwater fsh in Brazil are adorned with straw and cover a wooden cabinet to become “Pirarucu Cabinet.” Strips of brightly colored plastic and carpet underlay are combined with other materials to make the sushi rolls that upholster a basic frame, creating the “Harumaki chair.” An evolution from environmental concern to social awareness has moved the Campanas to engage groups like Orientavida, a non-governmental Brazilian organization that supports and employs underprivileged women. The brothers’ ethical commitment is matched by a decidedly Brazilian zest for life and eagerness to utilize traditional techniques like hand weaving. By using unexpected or repurposed materials, the brothers turn everyday things into puzzlingly beautiful objects. For more information on the Pizzuti Collection or Campana Brothers: Brazilian Design Now call 614.280.4004 or visit pizzuticollection.org. Pizzuti Collection, 632 North Park Street, Columbus, Ohio. sl
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Inglenook
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
THE PLACE Having amassed a fortune in sea ferrying, in 1879 Finnish sea captain Gustave Niebaum purchased a vast estate in Rutherford, California named Inglenook, with a goal of producing wine on an estate that could rival its European counterparts. The word ‘Inglenook’ is a Scottish expression meaning “cozy corner”, but in this case it should denote a copious cozy corner, as the estate, which includes a brilliant European-style château, would eventually encompass more than 1,500 acres. From north to south, the Napa Valley is about 30 miles in length, which is not nearly as big as most people think. Te region’s width tops out at five miles and goes down to a single mile at its narrowest point. Mountains surround the valley on both sides: the Mayacamas Mountains to the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east. THE HISTORY Inglenook’s frst vintage was produced 1882, and the picturesque château was completed in 1887. In 1891, Inglenook wine was revered enough to be served in the White House for President Grover Cleveland. It may seem hard to believe, but in 1901 you could enjoy a bottle of Inglenook Claret for less than a dollar. Lamentably, winemaking at the estate ceased in 1908 for three years following the death of Gustave Niebaum at the age of 66, until his widow subsequently resumed the estate’s production and its critical acclaim. In 1914, John Daniel Jr., the grandnephew of Gustave Niebaum, and his sister Suzanne moved to the estate after their mother died to be reared by the widow Niebaum. From 1919 to 1933 the ludicrous happens: prohibition declares the production of wine illegal, leaving the great estate to continue producing grapes but not wine. After the repeal of prohibition in 1933, John Daniel Jr. took leadership of Inglenook, eventually becoming its owner in 1939. Daniel was the first vintner to use Napa Valley on his label, thus emphasizing the importance of the winemaking region. It is during this time that John Daniel Jr. made truly one of the greatest wines ever produced in California: the famous 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon. With the motto “Pride Not Proft” frmly in place, Inglenook's obsession with quality as opposed to fnancial security ultimately led to its downfall, compelling Daniel to sell the name Inglenook along with the great château and some of the vineyards in 1964. The new owner was a large national company that eventually evolved into the company named Heublein. Tis company did no favors to the name or the wine, making inexpensive wine of mediocre quality, although they did make some very nice Cabernet Sauvignons as part of its Reserve Cask series. Daniel continued to maintain a sizeable share of the land as well as the Niebaum mansion where he and his family lived until
his death in 1970. In 1975, his wife sold the portion of the estate her family had maintained to Francis and Eleanor Coppola, who renamed the estate Niebaum-Coppola. Tey produced the frst vintage of their fagship wine Rubicon in 1978, but not in the great château, as it was still owned by the large national company. In 1995 Coppola bought the château and the vineyards Daniel sold in 1964, thereby reuniting the great property and restoring the glory of the Inglenook château. Finally and gratefully the Coppola’s acquired the Inglenook trademark in 2011, and once again the property is named Inglenook. I have had the great fortune to visit the estate on numerous occasions, watching the evolution before and after Coppola purchased the final elements of estate and the château. The culmination of my appreciation of the estate occurred at the legendary Aspen tasting in 1991, where we tasted a selection of wines from 1941 to 1986. I was in astonishment of how well the 1941, 1946 and 1959 showed truly incredible wines. Precious few estates in California or in Napa Valley have a history and legacy like Inglenook. Perhaps Buena Vista, Gundlach Bundschu, Charles Krug or Beringer could rival it, but today there are few historic estates in California under the ownership of individuals or families as opposed to multinational conglomerates. Inglenook has been through both and survived with its renewed grandeur thanks to Francis Ford Coppola. THE WINE 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California) On my list as one of the best wines I have ever had. I tasted this classic Napa Valley Cabernet at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic in 1991; Robert Parker was the moderator and it was a most memorable occasion. At the time of the tasting its auction value was $1800.00 a bottle; a taste of Napa Valley history. Intense nose of currant and anise, it is amazingly long, rich and concentrated. A seductive bouquet of caramelized fruits remains in the glass even after the wine was gone, ethereal and multidimensional. 2009 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon (Napa Valley, California) Rubicon is the famed river in Northern Italy that Caesar crossed with his troops, irrevocably committing himself to his destination. Rubicon signifes Coppola’s own commitment to winemaking at the great Inglenook estate. Tis is the frst year Rubicon and Inglenook share a label. Blackberries, currants, violets, baking spices, and toasty oak round out this full-bodied and rich wine that has plenty of tannins for ageing. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 140 professionals in North America and 219 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Destination, Antiques!
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Debra Force Fine Art, New York
M. S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans
For anyone seeking one more reason to collect unique and beautiful antiques, art and jewelry, Scott Diament and his production team for the Palm Beach Show annually deliver the holy grail of treasure hunting. Across the fve days of Presidents’ Day weekend, top collectors and antiques enthusiasts will once again escape their winter doldrums to the elite resort town, browsing choice offerings from more than 160 renowned international exhibitors. Converting the Palm Beach County Convention Center to an art and design mecca, Diament’s team relies on trusted, repeat exhibitors to bring their best merchandise and elegant displays. From the dramatic selections in London-based Peter Finer’s inventory of fne arms and armour to the sophisticated antique and vintage baubles from New York’s prestigious Fred Leighton, more than 50,000 visitors are treated to an incredible variety of material, spanning every genre and juxtaposing many periods and movements. Interested in American Indian Arts? Simply pop in the booth of Marcy Burns, a leader in the category. Looking for an exceptional American painting? There are few options more revered than Debra Force Fine Art. Americana afcionados will be treated to the ultimate selection when visiting the booth of legendary Jefrey Tillou Antiques. From Oriental rugs to English silver, French furniture to Danish modern, grab a map of the world and chart your journey, as dealers from all over the United States and Europe bring their coveted wares to accommodate your “one-stop-shopping experience” of anything you might dream of collecting. A hallmark of the social season, the show’s Preview Party has become a standalone destination event. “Te Preview Party on Friday night has become one of the hottest society nights in Palm Beach,” notes Diament. “It’s a who’s who of antiques and art cognoscenti, political dignitaries and socialites, and a chance to shop the show before anyone else.”
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Cohen & Cohen, Reigate (United Kingdom)
Need some ideas on how to make a statement with your own collection? Tis year, renowned interior designer, Campion Platt will curate the 2015 Designer Showcase. An award-winning designer, Platt boasts a dazzling client list of celebrities who appreciate his focus on personalized spaces. “No two of our projects are the same,” says Campion, whose projects are driven by client-generated wish lists. Under Platt’s direction, the Designer Showcase will be a “don’t miss” highlight of the 2015 show. Featuring room vignettes by leading interior designers utilizing art, antiques and accessories from exhibitors, Platt’s curated exhibit should prove a magnificent manifestation of an authentic and liveable approach to collecting. Don’t let the guest or exhibitor list intimidate. Diament’s goal is to ofer an environment that fosters the understanding and appreciation of antiques, not just the enviable chance to buy big ticket items. Passes for the four-day weekend are just $20, with complimentary access to the educational lecture series. According to Diament, “In 2014, seats at practically every lecture were flled to capacity with some lectures leaving standing room only. Tis year’s line-up of speakers will surely inspire a similar response from attendees.” So, whether you are an art enthusiast or simply artcurious, grab your sunscreen and dive into the engaging world of collecting at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show. Can’t make it to sunny Florida in February? Don’t fret - thanks to CollectorsNet.com, launched by the Palm Beach Show group in 2010, you can view and purchase from an exclusive, handpicked community of Palm Beach Show Group dealers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For more information, visit palmbeachshow.com. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
Fred Leighton, New York
Peter Finer Arms & Armour, London
Butchof Antiques, London
Marcy Burns American Indian Arts, New York
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Bibliotaph Puerto Rico native Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz holds two master's degrees in architecture one from the University of Puerto Rico and the other from Columbia University. Since founding his own frm in 1992, he has garnered praise and an enviable client roster for his modern interiors based the principles of classical architecture. Tis book highlights aspects of more than 60 projects completed since his frm was founded. Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz & Linda O'Keefe - Suspending Reality: Interiors by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz - Hardcover, 240 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Furniture and industrial designer and architect Kem Weber (1889-1963), left his native Germany for San Francisco early in his career, eventually becoming a US citizen in 1924 and establishing his own industrial design studio in Hollywood. Culled from Weber family archives, this book is the frst major study of the designer, whose most iconic designs include his Bentlock line, the Air Line chair of 1934, the interiors for the Bixby House, and his tubular-steel furniture for Lloyd. Christopher Long Kem Weber: Designer and Architect - Hardcover, 304 pages, Yale University Press (yalepress.yale.edu) Tis compendium of interior design work by Atelier AM, headed by the Los Angeles-based, husband-and-wife team of Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, is brimming with impactful yet tranquil spaces, distinguished by a deft co-mingling of antiques, ancient artifacts and the avant-garde. Alexandra Misczynski (author), Michael Misczynski (author), Mayer Rus (author), Francois Halard (photographer) - Interiors: Atelier AM - Hardcover, 248 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). "Good design is directed, progressive, and fexible enough to embrace accident and serendipity," explains interior designer Richard Mishaan in the Introduction to Artfully Modern, which highlights his key commissions since 2009. Common among all of the projects, regardless of scale, is Mishaan's signature contemporary fusion style. Richard Mishaan and Judith Nasatir - Artfully Modern: Interiors by Richard Mishaan - Hardcover, 272 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books A tastemaker on a global scale who works out of a castle near Antwerp, antiques dealer and interior designer Axel Vervoordt is cited as a pioneer in the style of designing rooms with the distinct purpose of mixing antiques and contemporary art. Tis beautifully photographed book outlines aspects of the designer's philosophy, including the fact that he fnds the spirit of things more important than the look of things and, that "everything needs a deep human reason." Meredith EtheringtonSmith (author), Laziz Hamani (photographer) - Axel Vervoordt: Te Story of a Style - Hardcover, 195 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).
Born in Hong Kong and educated at Cambridge, André Fu is known for designing high-end hospitality spaces infused with new Asian principles and a keen focus on proportion and spatial planning. Tis book focuses on key projects carried out by his design studio, AFSO, including Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong, the Fullerton Bay Hotel at Singapore’s waterfront, the Opus Suite at Te Berkeley, London, and Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong. André Fu - André Fu - Hardcover, 176 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).
Since 1995 Ann Getty's eponymous frm has been crafting exquisite interiors for a global clientele. Tis book, the frst-ever compilation of her work, provides a glimpse into some of these rarefed rooms, furnished with fne antiques and with the highest level of craftsmanship. Diane Dorrans Saeks (author), Lisa Romerein (photographer) - Ann Getty: Interior Style Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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Down the Rabbit Hole Wonderment and whimsy in Dubai Written by Bridget Williams
It was a scene not unlike one would expect to find at any given international oceanfront hotspot: a crush of beautiful people, dressed to the nines with drinks in hand, socializing and dancing to the pulsating beat of house music. Te distinguishing experience in the midst of this revelry came when the music abruptly ceased, and a brief PSA-style announcement referenced deference to the evening Muslim call to prayer. After a few moments, the beat resumed and everyone carried on as before. Tis instance was but one of many surprises during a recent trip to Dubai, where I found that Western mores co-exist alongside Middle Eastern religiosity with relatively few concessions, and where a plethora of overly conservative clothing proved to be as unnecessary as the preconceived notions I also brought along.
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Voda Bar in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
Cognacs, cigars and chocolate are ofered at C Club in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
Beset by bevies of unfathomable angles and curves that stretch ever higher into the cloudless skies, the architectural wonders of the built environment in Dubai are positioned between the vast Arabian Desert and the Persian Gulf. We arrived well-rested following a long Emirates Air fight (emirates.com/ us) that included socializing with a chic group of international travelers in the upper deck lounge aboard the massive A380 aircraft, the largest and most advanced passenger aircraft in the world. During the drive from Dubai International Airport to our frst stop, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the western wing of Palm Jumeirah, I fully expected to see a fying car whiz by as I ogled skyscrapers whose contours are attributable to some of the most notable international architects working today. Te oldest building in the city, the Al Fahidi Fort, was constructed in 1787, and the majority of the “old” architecture is even further from ancient, giving the region’s architects and visionaries an unfettered opportunity to create modern marvels where it appears that even the sky isn’t a limiting factor. 42 slmag.net
A massive land reclamation project devised by the Prince of Dubai that has added nearly 50 miles to the Dubai coastline, the Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree built entirely from sand and rocks. All of the island’s hotels are clustered on the “trunk” of the palm tree as well as the crescent that frames it, with upscale homes located on the palm’s fronds. With an overall design scheme based on motifs that speak to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th and 15th centuries but reinterpreted in a fashion best described as over-thetop (the expression, while overwrought, is entirely apropos for almost everything in Dubai), the 405-room Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, which took nearly three years from conception to completion, is an opulent homage rendered in gold, marble (nearly 100,000 squarefeet in total), intricately carved wood and handmade ceramic tiles sourced from Turkey. Here and at Jumeirah’s other hotel, residential and leisure properties, it represents what fabulous fantasylands can result when money is not an issue.
Te exterior of the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray as viewed from Palm Jumeirah.
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the largest in the Middle East.
Te Imperium restaurant at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray provides a luxurious setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overlooking the turquoise waters that gently lap against Palm Jumeirah Beach, my deluxe king room boasted a marble soaking tub whose size was more akin to a baby pool at a water park than a standard hotel amenity. Those wanting to up the ante on opulence should consider an Imperial Suite, resplendent with fnely polished marble foors and enough gold leaf to make Fort Knox envious. Also available are 38 exquisitely appointed four-to-fve bedroom villas preferred by well-heeled international travelers desiring the space provided by a private home but with all the services available from a top-tier resort. Accessed from the hotel’s towering central corridor, referred to as the “Avenue of Indulgences” for the array of luxury boutiques present, are a total of eight restaurants and two bars, whose vast range makes it entirely possible to take a world class, fve-star culinary trip around the world without ever leaving the luxurious confnes of the resort. Taste buds are tantalized with both traditional and contemporary takes on Turkish, Vietnamese, Indian, Lebanese, French and Japanese cuisines.
Dubai certainly has a corner on claiming “world’s best” titles in the tallest, highest and fastest categories among others, so it should come as little surprise that the Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, at just over 26,000 square-feet, is the largest in the Middle East. Although a “Radiant Date” facial was certainly tempting, my curiosity was piqued by the traditional Turkish hammam treatment. After exiting the ladies changing area, I was escorted to a large open room with a tall domed ceiling; centered beneath was an octagon-shaped platform sheathed in marble. I was instructed to lie down on the heated surface and then I was subsequently doused with warm water, intensely "loofahed" from head-to-toe and “beaten” with sudsy “pillows” whose teeny bubbles multiplied with every tap before settling and cocooning me like a warm blanket. An invigorating massage was followed by a shampoo and honey and lavender hair mask. Following the treatment our group retreated to a lounging area in a large antechamber where we sipped hot tea, noshed dried fgs and raved about our super smooth skin. slmag.net
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Aerial view of Al Qasr, part of the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah resort.
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Sunrise yoga on the beach is ofered daily at Madinat Jumeirah. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Te souk at Madinat Jumeirah.
Pai Tai restaurant at Madinat Jumeirah.
Thumbing their noses at the arid environment, the architects and designers of Dubai’s dreamscapes incorporate water everywhere, a concept most wholly expressed at Madinat Jumeirah, where an intricate network of canals allows guests to navigate the sprawling property via abras (water taxis). Inspired by historic UAE architecture, the property boasts a trio of unique lodging options as well as a bustling souk with 95 shops ofering everything from kitschy knick-knacks to fne jewelry. Both the 292-room Mina A’ Salam and the 294-room Al Qasr ofer a traditional luxury hotel experience. Te 283 rooms of Dar Al Masyaf are organized within 29 clusters of two-story, standalone Arabic-style summer houses that are hidden away amongst lush vegetation and provide enhanced amenities such as semi-private pools, butler service and complimentary evening cocktails in each villa’s reception area. As a general rule, Dar Al Masyaf is preferred by couples; Mina A’ Salam is popular for business travelers due to its proximity to the conference center; and the opulent Al Qasr, designed to replicate a Sheikh’s summer residence, is apropos for those who appreciate and expect the fner things in life. In support of this presumption, the number of luxury automobiles and supercars I saw assembled in the valet lot outside the Dar Al Masyaf could easily rival the show feld at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. On par with the Madinat Jumeirah’s scale is the diversity of its dining options – 22 bars and restaurants in total. Encompassing six restaurants, Friday brunch at Al Qasr is the largest in the city, drawing well-heeled locals dressed to the
nines. Te all-you-can-eat spread, approximately $150pp, is so large that patrons are given a map to navigate the oferings. A short walk down a long pier in the Arabian Sea leads to Pierchic, an award winning seafood restaurant, where the only thing rivaling the artful plating is the panoramic view. At Pai Tai, a gorgeous canal-front restaurant accessed via an abra boat, traditional Tai dancers provide entertainment as authentic as the cuisine. Arguably the most family friendly of the Jumeirah properties given the vast array of things to do, it would be entirely fathomable to spend an entire week without ever leaving the resort. Daily sunrise yoga on the beach is a great way to start the day. Alternately, fitness minded travelers can get their fix at Talise Fitness, with a 75-foot lap pool, squash courts, a full lineup of ftness classes, a rock climbing wall, and the frst-ofits-kind High Altitude Suite, which enhances aerobic capacity by simulating how the body adapts to exertion at 9,000 feet. Kids can be endlessly entertained at Sinbad’s Kids Club, while their parents enjoy some pampering at the 26-room Talise Spa. Guests have access to Jumeirah’s Wild Wadi water park, located next door to the Madinat Jumeirah and offering an array of slides and attractions from mild to wild. It took a lot of goading from my travelmates to get me to ride the ‘Jumeirah Sceirah’, but the thrill was well worth the near heart-attacking inducing experience of waiting for the floor to drop out of a capsule nearly 100-feet in the air. slmag.net
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Club Suite in the Burj Al Arab.
Entrance to one of two Royal Suites.
Te atrium in the Burj Al Arab. Photo by Bridget Williams.
The jewel in the Jumeirah hotel group's very glittery crown is no doubt the Burj Al Arab, the most recognizable landmark in Dubai and often referred to as the world’s only seven-star hotel. I’d been admiring the superstructure for days, appearing almost like a mirage as it rises nearly 1,000 feet from a man-made island in the Arabian Sea. Designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins to resemble a billowing dhow sail, the Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, just 180-feet shy of the Empire State Building. Defned by a Tefon-coated woven glass fber screen stretched across the tower’s “ribs”, by day the screen is brilliant white and at night the canvas comes to life with a colorful light show. Another defning feature of the exterior is the helipad, located more than 600-feet above sea level, and available for VIP arrivals, departures and helitours, or a tennis match, if you happen to be Andrew Agassi or Roger Federer, who famously squared of for a few rounds there in 2005. As impressive as the structure is from the outside, the interior is much more awe-inspiring, making me feel a little like Alice when she first tumbled into Wonderland. My mouth agape, I nearly missed the traditional “Marahaba Welcome” of rose water, a cold towel, dates, Bakhoor (incense), and Arabic coffee as I spun around to soak everything in. Technicolor hues transition from royal blue to yellow in the atrium, the world’s tallest at 540feet. In the upper lobby, choreographed drips, drops, streams and sprays from a central fountain, flanked by gilded columns are intermittently punctuated by sudden bursts that send water more than 100-feet into the air. Opulent to the nth degree, only the finest materials are used throughout the interiors: custom-made carpets from South Africa and India; rare Statutario marble (the same type used by Michelangelo) for walls and fooring; artisan made doors from 46 slmag.net
Dubai; chandeliers from the UK; and nearly 6,000 square-feet of 24-carat gold leaf embellishment. Comprised of 202 two-story guest rooms ranging in size from 1,803 to 8,963 square feet, the height of luxury, both literally and fguratively, are two Royal Suites that encompass the entire 25th foor. As I exited the elevator enroute to my duplex, I was greeted by my foor concierge, who in turn introduced me to my personal butler. Having anticipated the availability of this service, I’d been racking my brain about any tasks I could assign, and settled on having him reserve a 24-carat gold-plated iPad for me to use for the duration of my stay (when in Rome, right?). A similar device is for sale in the gift shop should you fnd you are having difculty relinquishing it at checkout. My one-bedroom deluxe suite was organized with a woodpaneled work area with an iMac, a stocked bar and expansive living room with a 42” plasma television and foor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor. At the top of the curved marble staircase was the bedroom suite. Arrayed on the marble vanity were full-size Hermès toiletries, perfume and cologne - Kelly Calèche for her and Terra D’Hermès for him. At the touch of a button, the curtains in the bedroom retreated to reveal a seemingly endless expanse of sea. Rooms are outftted in colors beftting a royal – deeply saturated shades of red, blue, gold and purple, inlaid and gilt-accented wood and a recurring use of the Greek key motif. Tere are a total of seven bars and restaurants on property. Reached via a gold-plated elevator in the upper lobby, Al Mahara is recognized as one of the fnest restaurants in the world and the only place I have ever eaten exclusive Kaviari Farm caviar at lunch while being completely surrounded by ocean life. Both the main
Lower lobby in the Burj Al Arab.
Talise Spa is located on the 18th foor in the Burj Al Arab. A whimsical dining room in the Royal Suite at the Burj Al Arab.
dining area and private dining rooms are lit by an otherworldly glow of an enormous foor-to-ceiling seawater aquarium holding 100 diferent species. Formal afternoon tea is served in high style at Sahn Eddar, located in the upper lobby. On the 27th floor is the hugely popular Al Muntaha restaurant and the Skyview Bar. Te latter is the only place in Dubai to ofer mixology, a unique concept in which drink artisans briefy “interview” guests to gauge their tastes and mood before crafting a completely unique cocktail. Te slightly sweet and efervescent concoction resulting from my Q&A was spot on. As one of the leading tourist destinations in the world, there are a host of unique experiences all within easy reach of the Jumeirah properties. Shopping is a favorite pastime, particularly at the height of summer when temperatures can firt with 120°F. Tere are 10 major shopping malls, with an 11th in the works. As an unabashed shoe enthusiast, I was more than a little giddy to explore the 39 shops within the designated shoe district in the 1,200-store Dubai Mall (thedubaimall.com). Fashion Avenue, a collection of the world’s finest luxury boutiques, is signified by an installation of larger-than-life butterfies suspended from the ceiling, which left me wondering if it was a tongue-in-cheek reference to money fying from pocketbooks. Outside the Dubai Mall, the 900-foot-long Dubai Fountain, set within the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake and designed by the creators of the Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas, ofers scheduled performances punctuated by aqua jets that can propel water as high as 500 feet. No trip to Dubai would be complete without standing atop the Burj Khalifa (burjkhalifa.ae/en/), the tallest building in the world. More than 2,400 feet tall, the elevator to the 124th level
travels at a dizzying pace of 30 feet per second. This elevated vantage point is ideal for surveying the entirety of the built landscape as well as the not-too-distant desert from which this megalopolis sprung forth. Founded in 1998 as a way to reach out and educate expatriates in the traditions and customs of the UAE, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (cultures.ae), offers tourists the opportunity to participate in heritage tours, cultural meals and tours of the Jumeirah Mosque, the only mosque in Dubai that is open to the public six days a week. The Centre is located within the Bastakia Quarter, a declared conservation area that was built in the late 19th century by afuent Persian merchants. Dubai has a reputation for top-quality gold, available on the cheap, but with one caveat – you have to be willing to haggle for the best price. Te best shops, operated under strict government regulation, are found within the Gold Souk on Khalid Bin Waleed Road. Other designated souks within the bustling Deira area include the narrow alleyways of the sensory overload-inducing Spice Souk; the Perfume Souk on Sikkat Al Khail Road; and the Old Souk/Textile Souk in Bur Dubai, a colorful bazaar housed within restored stone buildings. After a week of experiencing so many modern marvels holding claim to best-in-the-world accolades, it was only ftting that we allow one fnal indulgence for our early morning transfer to the airport: being chaufeured in one of the Burj Al Arab’s feet of white Rolls Royce’s – the largest collection owned by a hotel in the world. For more information on the Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray or Madinat Jumeirah, visit jumeirah.com/en/. sl slmag.net
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Stars on Parade Highlights from the Los Angeles Motor Show Written by Bridget Williams
Maserati Alferi 2+2 Concept
Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show is the frst major North American auto show of the season each year, and as such serves as a primary staging ground for never-before-seen global premieres. Te 2014 show, held in late November, was no exception, with 30 world debuts and 60 vehicle unveilings overall; over half of the debuts hailed from the luxury and performance sectors. “With this debut lineup, Los Angeles delivered the best of what’s to come in the automotive space,” said LA Auto Show President, Lisa Kaz. “The automotive landscape is ever-changing and we continue to be at the forefront of the groundbreaking news.” AUDI Marc Lichte, the new Head of Design at Audi, heralded the launch of a new design era at the company with the debut of the Audi Prologue concept car, saying: “Audi stands for sportiness, lightweight design and the Quattro permanent all-wheel drive. In the Audi prologue, we are expressing this know-how in a new form – we have put the sportiest car in the luxury segment on wheels. Our team took new approaches in both exterior and interior design.” 48 slmag.net
The two-door coupe, which is slightly shorter and flatter than today’s production A8, produces up to 605hp, propelling the car from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. The spacious interior, based on Gran Turismo design, marks the beginning of a new design era at Audi, in which the architecture merges with the operating concept to form one unit. Te surfaces for displays and controls are innovatively integrated into the instrument panel and console of the center tunnel, and the infotainment system brings driver and passenger into dialog with one another. Also making its debut was the Audi R8 competition; its 570hp makes it the most powerful Audi production vehicle to-date, capable of going 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph. BENTLEY Apropos for California climes and its glitterati clientele, Bentley showcased its vision for the future with the Bentley Grand Convertible. Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer, who unveiled the car commented: “Tis concept demonstrates Bentley’s ability to create a pinnacle
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convertible Grand Tourer, while embodying elegance beyond compare. With this car we combine the opulent Mulsanne experience with the full sensory indulgence of open-air touring, continuing to unite luxury and performance in new ways. We will ensure that this car - if it reaches the roads – will be a highly exclusive, extremely limited collector’s piece.”
Turbo technology that delivers a maximum of 567 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Te standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. The BMW X5 M will be offered at a base MSRP of $99,650 and the BMW X6 M will start at $103,050, including $950 destination and handling.
BMW Te new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M made their world debuts and the BMW 2 Series Convertible and BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe made their North American auto show debuts. Purpose-designed for exceptional driving experiences, the latest generation of high-performance all-wheel-drive vehicles from BMW M delivers boosted output, optimized suspension technology, and new heights of luxury and innovation in the equipment range. The BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M raise the bar in terms of dynamics, steering precision, and braking performance, while fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are significantly lower than previous models. Both models are equipped with the V8 unit with M TwinPower
CHEVROLET Developed as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the future of automotive design and innovation, the Chaparral 2X VGT concept is inspired by the innovative racecars Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet partnered on more than 45 years ago. With a 671-kW laser, powered by a pack of lithium-ion batteries, and an air-powered generator to provide 900 horsepower worth of thrust, the Chaparral 2X VGT will be capable of a 240-mph top speed in the video game with 0-60 acceleration capability of 1.5 seconds. Other manufacturers have developed concept racecars for the Vision Gran Turismo project, but Chevrolet is one of the few to transfer it from the digital gaming world to a physical concept vehicle.
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JAGUAR Jaguar debuted its 2015 model year lineup and showcased new options present in the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE, including a manual transmission option, All-Wheel Drive, and a new 550hp "R" Convertible. The Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible models have entered their fnal year for 2015, and Jaguar is commemorating the end of production with the XK Final Fifty limited edition: the last 50 XKR models produced for the U.S. market, including 25 Coupes and 25 Convertibles. Pricing begins at $85,425 for the XK Coupe. LAND ROVER Land Rover presented its 2015 model range, along with the U.S. debut of the new Discovery Sport, a versatile premium compact SUV that is the first member of the new Discovery vehicle family. Te Discovery Sport ofers a dynamic design with a compact footprint enabling optional seven-passenger seating in a "5+2" configuration. The 2015 Discovery Sport promises a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efciency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
LEXUS Southern California sunshine was an ideal complement to the Lexus LF-C2 concept that made its global debut at the show. Te exterior styling of the 2+2 layout is infuenced by the way various surface shapes interact with different types of light. Designers created edges, planes and curvature that allow the LF-C2 to exude varying characteristics when seen from diferent angles and under diferent lighting conditions. This objective, when combined with Lexus’ golden yellow multi-layer paint process, results in a striking and progressive interpretation of an open top luxury GT. Te exterior attributes of the LF-C2 extend into the cabin, as the center console originates from the rear deck and runs down the length of the cabin all the way to the dashboard. Te dashboard design presents functional simplicity with an attractiveyet-straightforward instrument cluster, a central video monitor controlled by a Remote Touchpad on the center console and a classically styled analog clock placed between the central air vents. MASERATI Maserati presented its complete model year 2015 range including the sportingly redefned Quattroporte GTS and the Alferi 2+2 concept, which made its U.S. premiere.
Mercedes- Maybach S-Class
Created to commemorate Maserati’s Centennial, the Alferi—which takes its name from Alferi Maserati, the most prominent of the Maserati brothers—explores the stylistic heritage of the brand and anticipates future design trends. Tis concept car interprets Maserati’s most iconic signatures: restyled triple air ducts on the wheel arches; the Trident emblem in a central position on the front grille; the “Saetta” logo on the rear pillar; and forged wheels whose spoke design gives a nod to the Trident profile. Poltrona Frau aniline leather has been generously used for the interior, matched with copper, aluminum and other materials reminiscent of oxidized steel, commonly used in the racing cars of the Fifties. Vintage racing also inspires the wraparound design of the seats, ofset by their futuristic look and modern structure. MERCEDES With a world premiere in Guangzhou and the presentation in Los Angeles, the new Mercedes- Maybach S-Class was unveiled almost simultaneously in its two key markets of China and North America. At 214.6 inches long and with a wheelbase of 132.5 inches, the fagship of the MercedesBenz model range is 8.1 inches larger in both dimensions than
the S-Class Sedan. Rear passengers beneft from this increased size as well as from standard equipment that includes executive seats on both the left and right sides. The US will launch the Mercedes- Maybach S600 in April 2015. PORSCHE Porsche presented two new GTS models, the 911 Carrera GTS and the Cayenne GTS along with the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, a special edition limited to 100 units worldwide. The four variants of the 911 Carrera GTS close the gap between the 911 Carrera S and the 911 GT3. The model, available as coupe and convertible, is equipped with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and develops 430 hp. The Sport Chrono package and other performance enhancing features are ftted as standard equipment. Te Cayenne GTS develops 440 hp and has a sporty, air suspension equipped chassis with a lowered ride height that boosts driving performance to even higher levels. The third new model at the Auto Show was the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, which ofers a particularly luxurious combination of performance and exclusivity. sl
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Maaji bikini (maajiswimwear.com; Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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From Bogner (bogner.com): Racing helmet ($400); Sport Ski goggles ($200); Kaja-D down jacket ($1,472); Sara knit jacket ($850); Lili stretch pants ($500); Fire+Ice gloves ($200); Fell moonboots ($700)
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1) Men's Brad jacket with fur ($2,249) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 2) Women's Hedvig jacket with fur ($1,599) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 3) Te Nordic hat ($30) in Muse from Skida (shopskida.com). 4) Jimmy beanie ($69) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 5) Women's LX Compact Serie Iridium goggles ($200) from Lacroix (lacroix-skis.com). 6) Men's LX Carbon Sabre ski poles ($245) from Lacroix (lacroix-skis.com). 7) Lizzy gloves ($246) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 8) Men's Mach1 130 high performance ski boot ($785) from Tecnica (tecnicausa.com). 9) Crafted in Finland, the Suunto Elementum Terra outdoor watch ($950) measures altitude and weather trends and includes a unique 3D compass (suunto. com). 10) Women's Anais ski pants ($689) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 11) Women's Montreal snow boots ($525) from Lacroix (lacroix-skis.com). 12) Men's LX Light Protect helmet ($612) from Lacroix (lacrox-skis.com). 13) Women's Saschi half-zip shirt ($249) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 14) Men's Gary half-zip ($179) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com).
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Bentley ofers the ultimate winter driving experience Written by Bridget Williams For many of us, the thought of being behind the wheel and careening across a sheet of snow and ice is harrowing at best. Tere is a small minority, namely 144 adrenaline junkies with an eye for luxury, who are happy to pay for the experience as part of the annual Bentley Power on Ice event, staged on a frozen lake at the edge of the Arctic Circle in northern Finland. A total of eight fourday small group sessions are being ofered in January and February, ensuring that each participant will have ample time to push a range of Bentley’s beyond the limits of day-to-day driving. “Power on Ice mixes the pure exhilaration of slaloming a Bentley supercar on a purpose-built course or taking a spin around a ‘figure eight’ track, with the opportunity to acquire advanced techniques from a personal instructor, that will enable drivers to handle their cars with confdence, even in the harshest weather conditions,” explained Peter Barnes, a senior instructor with Bentley Driving. Making its debut on ice in 2015 is the Continental GT3-R, the most dynamic member of Bentley’s esteemed Continental family of Grand Tourers. Limited to 300 examples worldwide, it will be put to the test by four-time World Rally Champion and world ice speed record holder Juha Kankkunen, who is also responsible for the design of the ice track, which is ‘shaved’ into the lake’s six-foot thick ice sheet using specialized equipment. “Although I have broken two icespeed world records with Bentley and understand what these cars are capable of, it is remarkable to be able to drive a luxury sedan designed to deliver such great levels of refnement and comfort in these kind of harsh, wintery conditions and many miles from the nearest roads,” said Kankkunen. Two full days of programming will focus on expert instruction and driving a range of all-wheel drive Continental GTs and Flying Spurs. A highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be a “fast lap” on the track with Kankkunen. Limited to 18 drivers per session, participants will meet at Helinski Vantaa Airport and board a private chartered fight to Kuusamo where they will check-in to Chalet Hotel Ruka Peak, which boasts a traditional smoke sauna built into a cave in the west wing of the building. Outside of the driving experience, the itinerary includes dog sled and snowmobile touring, dinner at a historic reindeer farm, and a celebratory closing dinner highlighting contemporary Finnish cuisine. Prices for the Power on Ice experience start at approximately $14,226, based on choice of accommodation. For more information visit events.bentleymotors.com. sl
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New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Te Art of the Matter A culture of creativity abounds in Santa Fe Written by Bridget Williams I fell in love again and again in Santa Fe. First it was with a whimsical contemporary kachina by Molly Heizer I spied in the window of Canyon Road Contemporar y galler y (canyoncontemporary.com); later that evening, a mammoth green chile cheeseburger was the object of my afection. Te following morning, a breathtaking hilltop view during a sunrise run stole my heart, and each night when I returned to my room at the Inn of the Anasazi, I was enamored with basking in the golden glow of the fre in my kiva-style freplace while catching up on some reading and indulging in a turndown sweet treat. With just over 80,000 residents, this relatively small city, situated on a high plateau at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, draws big time crowds - roughly two million a year to be exact - to experience its vibrant art, culinary, shopping, history and cultural scenes and abundant natural beauty. Te oldest city in the United States (founded by Spanish missionaries in 1610) 60 slmag.net
and both the highest and oldest capital city in the country, Santa Fe was recently recognized as one of the top 10 cities in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards. Considering its more than 250 art galleries and 13 museums, it should come as little surprise that in 2005 the city nabbed UNESCO’s frst Creative City designation in the USA. Opened 25 years ago and located steps from the Plaza District, which is regarded as the cultural heart of Santa Fe, the three-story Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi (rosewoodhotels.com/ Anasazi) is a microcosm of the destination, offering a distinct sense of place, intriguing art and creative culinary oferings. A boutique property with just 58 guest rooms, the entirety of the décor presents a local artistic bent. Some examples are subtle - a stylized eagle suggested in the bar’s stone foor for instance - while others, such as the colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi, are indicative of the
Elk entrée at Anasazi Restaurant.
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region’s enduring Native American spirit. Displayed in harmony throughout the common areas, including a cozy living room and larger library, is a top-drawer collection of contemporary art and antique pottery and basketry. Recently refurbished rooms at the Inn display a restful palette of natural earth tones punctuated by bursts of saturated colors courtesy of pillows made from classic Pendleton blankets. Hallmarks of traditional adobe architecture - a gas-lit kiva-style freplace and vigas and latillas wood ceiling beams - are present across all room categories, from a 300-square-foot traditional room to the 1,300-square-foot two-bedroom Anasazi suite. Luxury Italian bed linens, toiletries by New York’s C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries, contemporary art and handcrafted furnishings are thoughtful touches. Eforts to impart a distinct sense of place even extend to the minibar, where a tantalizing assortment of treats from local confectioner C.G. Higgins can be found.
Colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi lead to a cozy living room at the Inn of the Anasazi.
Under the direction of Executive Chef Juan Bochenski, the Inn’s Anasazi Restaurant holds a vaunted position in the local fne dining scene. A native of Argentina, the French-trained chef, who honed his craft in fne establishments from London to the Caribbean, draws upon his varied background to put a unique and artful spin on traditional Southwest cuisine. Favorites during our stay included the Anasazi Lobster Burrito at breakfast, an Alcade HeirloomTomato Salad at lunch, and New Mexico Lamb at dinner, followed by a decadent treat appropriately dubbed Chocolate Indulgence for dessert. “Santa Fe is a place for people who appreciate art in all forms,” explained Cynthia Delgado, a lifelong resident and Marketing Director for the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau, who added that the inspiration provided by the bluerthan-blue skies and a long-standing tradition of tolerance have long been a draw for those with artistic inclinations. slmag.net
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A kachina by Molly Heizer in Canyon Road Contemporary gallery. Photo by Bridget Williams.
In order to see as much as possible during our long weekend visit, we broke the city into quarters and asked our concierge to point out both highlights and hidden gems. Every morning in downtown’s Plaza District, Native American artisans set up shop along the portal at the Palace of the Governors (palaceofthegovernors.org). Te plaza and surrounding streets also serve as a staging ground for a host of varied annual art markets (visit santafe.org for a complete calendar). Te Georgia O’Keefe Museum (okeeffemuseum.org) is located just three blocks from the plaza and is the largest single repository of the artist’s work in the world. With its French Romanesque Revival architecture standing in stark contrast to the prevalent adobe-style, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, constructed in the late 1800s, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. More modest but no less intriguing is the nearby Loretto Chapel, celebrated for its “miraculous” staircase that stands 20’ tall and makes two complete 360-degree turns with no center support. Everything from indigenous craft to highbrow contemporary art can be found in the myriad galleries that line Canyon Road. Two fine dining restaurants of note along the route include Geronimo (open for dinner nightly; geronimorestaurant.com) and the Compound (open for lunch and dinner; compoundrestaurant. com). Locals fawn over the chicken schnitzel at the latter. Cowgirl BBQ (cowgirlsantafe.com) in the city’s railroad district served as my first foray into the city’s green chile cult. Green chile cheeseburger’s are serious business in this town, and
Cowgirl’s version, a mouthwatering marriage of grass fed Angus beef, locally raised buffalo, applewood smoked bacon, melted brie, chopped green chile, heirloom tomato and trufe oil served up on a pretzel bun is a perennial title contender in the annual Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown. For a more comprehensive immersion in the nuances of the green chili and the region’s culinary traditions, sign on for a class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking (santafeschoolofcooking. com), a 25-year-old family run business that ofers both hands-on and demonstration classes led by top local chefs. Following our Traditional New Mexican course, we perused the on-site boutique and picked up a stash of local spices and a few pieces of La Chamba black clay pottery to try our hand at making pozolé at home. Just slightly more than walking distance from downtown (for most people), is Museum Hill, which is home to four of Santa Fe’s most popular museums: Te Museum of Spanish Colonial Art (spanishcolonial.org), Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (indianartsandculture.org), Museum of International Folk Art (internationalfolkart.org) and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian (wheelwright.org). Round out an art-filled afternoon with lunch at Museum Hill Café (museumhillcafe.net) and a stroll through the 13-acre Botanical Gardens at Museum Hill (santafebotanicalgarden.org). While the kachina that initially stole my heart didn’t get stolen away in my suitcase, a recent call to the gallery to confrm his availability means that we may be reunited just in time for Valentine’s Day! sl slmag.net
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Light Up Your Room with Art While we are gradually gaining daylight following the winter solstice on December 21st, for the next few months our homes are in need of additional light. For well over a century, the Tifany lamp has remained a desirable addition to any living space. Te name of these lamps originates with Louis Comfort Tifany, the eldest son of Charles Louis Tifany, founder of the eponymous renowned silver and jewelry company. Instead of following in the family business, Louis chose to pursue his passion for art, demonstrating a multitude of talents as a painter, photographer and craftsman. What he is best known for is his work in stained glass. Louis began his studies in glass and mosaics in the 1870a, and by the end of the century, the name Tifany was synonymous with beautifully designed stain glass creations of opalescent glass in varying colors and textures. Initially, most of the Tifany Company’s production was focused on making stained glass windows. Inspired by Thomas Edison’s new invention, the incandescent flament light bulb, Tifany used his skills to illuminate homes with a new art form. Using colored glass, he created beautiful electric Tifany lamps, which were and still are recognized for their superior design and handcrafted details. Most of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s lamps were made between 1895 and 1920. However, not all Tifany lamps have the same pattern, and as a result are grouped into different design categories. Favrile, a French word meaning “handmade”, defnes the frst and simplest shades made by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Favrile pieces are generally inscribed with the mark Favrile or the founder’s initials, L.C.T. Leaded glass shades created using shapes such as squares, triangles and circles in a mosaic design are categorized as geometric. Most people are familiar with the Tifany lamps that were inspired by nature as well as the transition to flower motifs. Some of the most remembered designs include Peony, Wisteria and Dafodil. A little known fact is that the guiding light behind many of Tifany’s notorious botanical lampshades was Clara Driscoll. After graduating from Western Reserve School of Design for Women in Ohio, Driscoll migrated to New York City seeking a career in the growing field of industrial arts. Upon arriving in New York, she enrolled in the Metropolitan Museum Art School and was then hired on at Tiffany Studios. Inspired by nature, Driscoll shared a similar artistic vision to Louis Comfort Tiffany, resulting in her eventual promotion as the head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department. Driscoll and her female team designed and executed many of Tifany’s nature-inspired themes including the famous Dragonfy design.
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Tifany lamps became so popular that many Tifany-style lamps or reproductions were created. As a result, it is often difficult for the untrained eye to detect differences that set apart authentic Tiffany Lamps. In some cases, an unsigned Tifany shade that is a reproduction is coupled with the base of the signed Tifany lamp and passed on as being an authentic Tifany. Buyers beware, as the price between a signed Tifany lamp and a reproduction varies significantly. For example, a Wisteria Tifany table lamp sold last year at auction for over $1.5 million, while a table lamp in the style of Tiffany sold for $200. Quality and craftsmanship diferentiate an authentic Tifany lamp from its reproduced counterparts. Each piece of stained glass in a Tifany lampshade is hand crafted with unique colors, shapes and sizes classifying the lighting device as a true work of art. sl Colleen Boyle is Senior Vice President, Pall Mall Art Advisors. She holds advanced degrees in Art History and a diploma in French fne and Decorative Arts from Christie’s, Paris. She has appraised art and antiques for private collectors and corporations throughout the U.S. and regularly publishes articles about art and collecting. (610) 470-5340 phone, cboyle@pallmallartadvisors.com.
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Second Chance Sanctuary Written by Katharine Mallory Photography by Rob Manko An understated home in southern Delaware County is tailormade for the property on which it sits, ofering guests stunning views of the lush, rolling landscape from large windows in every room. From their very frst steps, visitors are greeted by a brilliant display of luxury and style, including the double front doors custom made of glass and steel by Hope’s of Jamestown, New York. Walking into the sunlit foyer, one can see almost the entire frst foor - and beyond. It is difcult to imagine that this home has ever been anything but bright, welcoming and elegant. However, just a few years - and another lifestyle - ago, the home was a fantastical bachelor pad full of mirrors and black paint on nearly every surface. Fortunately, that dark interior did not scare the then-girlfriend (now wife) away. Te couple 66 slmag.net
married and began their family in the home, taking notes about how the home served their family’s lifestyle - or didn’t. After 15 years, and a little redecorating here and there, it was time to take those notes and bring them to life. Enter Mary Beckett. Beckett met the wife while consulting at Found in Powell. Over the years, a great friendship developed, and when the time came to really change things up, Beckett was the couple’s clear choice. “Mary took the time to understand our family, how we live and what we value, so that the spaces really are a reflection of us,” says the wife. With 18 years of commercial design experience, Beckett also had the chops to tackle the project and the timeline - nine months, to be completed before the wife’s birthday.
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First on the list? That black paint. “I think I called the painters before I called the contractor,” laughs the wife. With Beckett on board and the painters on high alert, the next step was executing the vision. Kevin Nimon of construction firm Nimon Collier, was brought in to complete the team. “Working with Kevin could not have been a better experience. Tose men do what they say they are going to do, and when,” says the wife. Beckett agrees, “Teir depth of experience made both our process and the end result better.” With no interest in changing the footprint of the home, the team’s challenge was to take the existing space and ft it to the family’s love of connecting with one another and friends 68 slmag.net
from far and wide. Te springboard was a cozy paneled sitting room that the wife chose as inspiration for the entire house. “She envisioned an airy home, one she could look through, with every room accessible and comfortable,” Beckett says, “and I wanted it to be everything she wanted.” What she also wanted was a home designed to envelop guests, whether two or twenty, with gracious hospitality. Living areas are scaled for conversation, but remain open to create a light and breezy aesthetic. Te sunken dining room holds not one, but two large tables that are frequently full of joyful chatter, with the couple making their way between tables to visit with each of their guests.
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To furnish the fresh spaces, they embarked on an adventure that took them near and far - visiting and sourcing unique items from West Palm Beach, New York and Italy. Never forsaking their Ohio roots, the homeowners asked local woodworker Dave Tolford to recreate a number of pieces photographed on their excursions. The results are stunning. Tolford’s craftsmanship rivals, if not exceeds, the originals, including two benches in the wine room inspired by an Hermes desk. Attention to the most minute of details is evident at every turn. When the finished edge of a countertop wasn’t quite what they had envisioned, Beckett and the homeowner sidled up to the stonecutter at Marble and Granite Works and watched until it was just right. “We just told him, ‘No problem, we’ll just stand here and watch you do it,’ says
Beckett. Tat countertop is now home to a wine bar, and is greatly appreciated by the husband who enjoys his role as host in that space with the couple’s friends. When the vino is put away, the bar also does double-duty as homework central for the couple’s children. Downstairs, a lounge provides a welcome spot for quiet conversation and relaxation. Its ambiance is reminiscent of a tasting room in the chicest of Napa wineries. Warm, inviting, and completely unassuming, the couple welcomes guests here to share a special bottle and reconnect. Custom wine racks, designed by Beckett and manufactured by Fortin Ironworks, fank two walls in the lounge. More than ornamentation, these have a specifc purpose - after a bottle is enjoyed by friends, it is signed and dated, cataloging new memories alongside old.
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base of a table in the downstairs lounge - his personality is felt throughout the home. From stylish bachelor pad to a warm and luxurious family sanctuary, Beckett’s fresh, purposeful and efortlessly chic design ofers signifcant daily contribution to this family’s happiness the true measure of her success. George Bernard Shaw may have described the wife’s ultimate goal best: “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.” sl
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CHEF RICK’S TABLE, REDUX Written by Shane David Hall Photography by Scott Cunningham
Underneath a funky neon sign, tucked into an otherwise nondescript building on West First Avenue in Grandview Heights (and a stone’s throw from Marble Clif), awaits a dining experience packed with hospitality and home cooking. Chef Rick Lopez has done it again - with his latest rendition and well-kept secret, La Tavola (version 3.0), turning longtime fans into fanatics. Drawing on his Italian heritage, Chef Rick and his pastry-chef-wife Krista, opened La Tavola (version 1.0) in Powell in 1999. Spurred by the success of the popular Powell location, Rick and Krista moved La Tavola (Italian for “the table”) to Riverside Drive in Dublin in 2006, overlooking the serene Scioto River. Te economic downturn proved too much for the fedgling location and La Tavola closed, leaving the Lopezes looking for their next opportunity. Te culinary couple then opened Knead in the Short North, focusing on locally grown and sustainable ingredients. However, Rick’s love of Italian cooking could not be ignored and by 2014, Rick and Krista revived the beloved Italian restaurant, welcoming old friends and new guests alike.
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Te conventional yet modern exterior of the First Avenue restaurant gives way to a bright and colorful interior – highlighted by bold foral wallpaper in tones of yellow and green – encouraging a lighthearted and lively atmosphere. Aluminum and wood chairs and large community tables reinforce a warm, casual and comfortable environment, encouraging diners to make merry. Te focal point of the intimate space is a large open kitchen, teasing diners with aromas of what’s to come, and where guests may view the rhythm of the chef and his well-versed team. Te entire space feels as if you’ve been transported into an Italian grandmother’s updated kitchen. A familiar menu highlights home-style cooking, while a chalkboard above the bar features specials created for that evening’s service. In addition, imported Italian wines are ofered by the bottle or glass and the knowledgeable wait staff are happy to suggest pairings. I began my meal with a glass of imported Italian prosecco, accompanied by an amuse-bouche of farro salad with seasonal vegetables. Te sweet acidic balsamic fnish awakened the palate. A wonderfully soft house-made bread followed and the pagnotta arrived with an Italian olive oil for dipping, seasoned with roasted garlic, rosemary, and sea salt. An appetizer of root spinach from the chef ’s own garden was topped with luscious red grapes, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese, all dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. Variations of crostini are widely represented on the menu, the most popular consisting of roasted garlic, herbs and fresh melted mozzarella on toasted slices of pagnotta. A seasonal crostini came highly recommended, and did not disappoint. Consisting of pagnotta topped with fresh mascarpone, carrots, leeks, celery, onion and white wine, it rounded out an abundant and sumptuous appetizer course.
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The well-edited menu features pizza, ranging from the traditional mozzarella and provolone, to a slightly more unusual combination of olive oil, roasted garlic, fontina and parmigiana topped with bacon and caramelized brussel sprouts. Te momento culminante of La Tavola’s menu is the splendid and luxurious pasta which is made fresh in-house daily. Te chef ’s signature dish is the Gnocchi al Forno, learned by Rick under the loving tutelage of his grandmother. Te velvety pillows of gnocchi are baked with fresh artichokes, onions, garlic and herbs in a cream, white wine and fontina cheese sauce. An addition of smoky sweet prosciutto completes the dish as an added layer of texture.
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Tat evening, La Tavola also ofered a sweet and savory scallop fettuccine dish. Tis entrée featured half-dollar size Boston Bay scallops resting atop a bed of fresh, hand-crafted fettuccine in a sauce of preserved bacon, tomato, cream, arugula and a vincotti drizzle, a reduction of non-fermented grapes. Several non-pasta preparations were also featured, including a traditional chicken parmigiano and a Venetian calf ’s liver sauteed with onions and fresh herbs in white wine, served with creamy polenta and seasonal vegetables. Te fnal course was served as a sweet bookend to what was already an enchanting experience. Pastry chef Krista had concocted what can only be described as an adult Suzy Q. Te chocolate torte was two layers of rich, moist chocolate cake, flled with fufy cream cheese icing and covered in a dense chocolate ganache. I also had – which must be famous by now – Krista’s lemon tart. A bright yellow, silky smooth, but tangy lemon custard was topped with fresh raspberries and baked into a pleasing shortbread crust. Te tart played well with the crust’s distinct almond flavor, providing a palate-cleansing experience after the elaborate, luxurious courses. It was a perfect complement to Rick’s hearty Italian cooking, as well as the cheerful decor of the restaurant. While La Tavola is a secret loyal diners would like to keep under wraps, the word about the warm atmosphere and comforting food Rick and Krista create is already spreading. After a long journey from Powell to Dublin to Grandview Heights, La Tavola is a destination worth seeking. sl
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Arthritis Foundation’s 39th Annual Crystal Ball; arthritis.org/ohio CelebrateMMORE Gala, Hilton Easton, 6:30pm; mmore.org Gallery Hop, Short North; shortnorth.org Exhibit Opening, Pizzuti Collection. Campana Brothers, pizzuticollection.org Mercedes Benz Fashion Week NYC Fall; mbfashionweek.com Marburn Academy Anniversary Gala, Ohio Union, 6:30pm; marburnacademy.org Race Retro; raceretro.com London Fashion Week; londonfashionweek.co.uk Jefferson Speaker Series featuring the New Albany Planners; newalbanyfoundation.org Art Madrid; art-madrid.com Go Red for Women Luncheon, Hyatt Regency, noon; columbusgored.ahaevents.org
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Flying Horse Farms’ Campfre 2014, held at COSI on October 29, raised more than $538,000 to help children with serious illnesses experience the magic of camp. Guests enjoyed entertainment by Te Mighty Troubadours, hors d’oeuvres and dinner, a silent auction, and a program emceed by Kristyn Hartman, with Clea Newman Soderlund, Mark Galantowicz, and the Harmony Project.
Mimi Dane & Clea Newman Soderlund
Bob Schottenstein, Jeri Block, Debbie Neimeth and George Barrett
Tom & Debra Feeney
Bill McDonough, Barb Galantowicz & Jeri Block
Mark Galatowicz, Pat Agatisa & Jerry Boyle
Sara & Claude Davis
Maren Roth, Janice Roth, Katie & Michael Scheiner
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Marina & Mac MacDonald
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INAUGURAL EAT UP! COLUMBUS EVENT RAISES $100,000 TO FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Young Gun chefs from seven local restaurants joined together to present Eat Up! Columbus, an evening culinary fete to benefit Freedom a la Cart – a social enterprise and workforce development program that aids and employs local survivors of human trafcking. Te inaugural event, held at St. Charles Preparatory School, sold out with over 300 people in attendance and over $100,000 raised for Freedom a la Cart services. Photos courtesy Freedom a la Cart.
Judge Paul Herbert, Keturah Schroeder, Andrea Robinson, Todd Whittier, Julie Clark, Trish Clark
Eat Up! guests helped to raise over $100,000
Chef Deborah Quinci, Jimmy Schoenfeld, John Rush
Paula and Jerry Haines
Kellye Schroeder, Keturah Schroeder, Jesse Schroeder
Te inaugural event for Freedom was a big hit with all the guests
Over 300 guests enjoyed fare from 7 top chefs
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Stacey Knipp, Judy Rowland, Shirley Strawser, Jacquelyn Strawser, standing: Susan Trianfo, Alison Trianfo
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REMARKABLE EVENING REMAR
Photography by Janet Adams
The New Albany C Community m Foundation’s Remarkable Evening is the annual fundraising ev event forr the Foundation and benefts initiatives in n the th areas of arts and culture, e, heal health and dw wellness, lifelong learning and environmental sustainability. Hosted each h year at the home me of Abi Abigail and Leslie eslie Wex Wexner, the event eve has featured ured Tony To Blair, Bill ill Clin Clinton, Condoleezza ondoleez R Rice, Doris K Kearns arn Goodwin, odwin, David id McCullou McCullough h and Michael Beschloss, Mich hloss, am among others. othe . Tis yyear’s pro program am featured featu the he 43rd President resid of the United State, George U Geor W. Bush Bush, intervi interviewed by David a id Ge Gergen,, professor of public lic servi service and director of th the Center nte ffor Public ubli Leadership rsh at th the Harv Harvard rd K Kennedy Sch School. ol.
Jay Hirsh, Rachel Satterfeld, Suzie Hirsh, David Hirsh
Delaney Burgdoerfer, James Zifer, Stuart Burgdoerfer, Kimberly Zifer
Steve Allen, Jamie Allen, Kirt Walter, Cindy Walker
Ken Krebs, Emily Krebs, Ruth Rigo, Jackie Krebs
Michael and Inez Eicher
Dwayne and Pamela Siekman
Janice and Herbert Wolman
Scott Monroe, Cindy Monroe, Alyx Monroe
Kim and Rodney Comisar
Sarah Ryan, Marcy Schafr
Craig Mohre, Sarah Mohre, Lori Mohre, Rachel Mohre
Michael Drake, Stephen Steinour
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BELVEDERE & BOND B
Belvedere eder Vodka ka hosted a party at the Bond in Motion Exhibition within the London ondon Film ilm Museum M eum to aannounce their heir partnership part with Eon Productions uctions for the 24th James J Bond nd adven adventure, e, “SPECTRE”, ECTRE R ” and to preview review a pairr of limited eedition tion bottles that were pro bo produced d to mark th the occasion. asio
Lily Cole
Amber Atherton
Tinie Tempah
Kim Hersov
Douglas Booth, Pixie Geldof
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Photography by David M. Benett/ Getty Images for Belvedere Vodka
Ella Catlif, Nik Takkar
Christophe Navarre, Charles Gibb
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THE ART OF TASTING
Photography courtesy Garth’s Auctions
On October 30, art and antiques enthusiasts convened in Garth’s Auctioneers and Appraisers auction gallery to sample boutique spirits and gourmet fare while previewing auction oferings from the second annual Gentleman’s Auction and annual Fall Fine Art Auction. Co-hosts of the event included Saks 5th Avenue and Wheels Up.
A Delaware gentleman, Jeanne & Dave Kessler
Guests sampling the boutique spirits provided by Middle West Spirits
A guest examines an early fre fghter’s mask from the Gentleman’s Auction
A personal shopper from Saks 5th Avenue ofered fashionable suggestions to the gentlemen in attendance
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Guests pause while previewing a painting for a photo opp!
Garth’s Fine Art Specialist, Shane Hall, assists a guest with the review of a painting
James Lisk and Gabriel Mastin
Garth’s C.E.O. Jef Jefers and guest, John Wirchanski speak with Josh Wilbur of the Old Familiar Barber Shop
Te elegant ladies from Saks 5th Avenue
Drake Sneed from Wheels Up, Jef Jefers and Derrick Clay
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THE JEFFERSON SERIES - FAREED ZAKARIA
Photography by Scott Cunningham
Te New Albany Community Foundation welcomed global thinker, columnist and CNN Host, Dr. Fareed Zakaria, as the frst speaker in the 2014-2015 Jeferson Series at Te Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts in New Albany. His thoughtprovoking and insightful comments received a standing ovation from the audience at the end of the presentation. In its second year, the Jeferson Series continues to bring some of the leading voices in business, public afairs, education and more to the community for stimulating discussions.
Annie and John Glenn with New Albany High School students
Sam Tuckerman, Audrey Tuckerman, Judy Tuckerman, Fareed Zakaria, Steve Tuckerman
Annie Glenn, John Glenn, Les Wexner, Fareed Zakaria, Abigail Wexner
Jack Kessler, Fareed Zakaria, Charlotte Kessler
Fareed Zakaria
Craig Mohre, Timothy and Katie Rooney
Jane and Rich Ramsey, Lisa Hinson
Jack Kessler, Les Wexner
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Michael and Joyce Hallet
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Dwight Carter, Fareed Zakaria
Students get Fareed Zakaria’s autograph.
TWIG 2 NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’ RE S
Twig or Treat! Tr Nearly ea 200 guests enjoyed a spooktacular evening eni at the haunted Jeffery ery M Mansion ion as Twigg 2 raised spirits and funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Guests Hospital sts w were tr treated too tarot ta ca card readings ding by Madame ada Z and a spectacularly scary sé spe séance ro room m created byy T Te Scare are Factory, Fa y, an internationally in nat lly rrecognized local company co ny th that designs design and bbuilds ds special specia efects. cts.
Twig 2 President LeeAnn Hadley with husband Tom
Christina and Matt Jauchius
Angelique Kidd-Smith and Carolyn Christy
Susan and Benji Stein
Photography submitted
Regina Smith Popp and Richard Popp
Lori Ann and Jonathan Feibel
Sisters Suzanne D. Lucas and E. Perrine Weber
Kyle and Daniel Reinhard
Julie and Randy Friedlander
Kyle Reinhard, Christina Jauchius and Suzanne Lucas
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