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A piece of Gatlinburg hilltop living surrounded by 5 acres of nature, offering privacy and serenity. Cozy up to the wood burning stove in the great room while taking in the beauty of the outdoors. The interior space features vaulted ceilings, hardwood foors, exposed wood beams, and plenty of open spaces. Wraparound porch and fenced in backyard. $349,900 | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths Jackie Roth Karr, 615.330.9779
Eye catching and intricate detail supply this home with warmth and character throughout. Gorgeous hardwood foors, plantation shutters, wainscoting, recessed lighting, granite and marble encased freplaces, decorative windows and a feeling of openness. In addition to the spacious interior, this home rests on over 1 acre of beautiful, gently sloping land. $1,125,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Lawrence M. Lipman, 615.364.3333
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Custom fnishes exceed ALL expectations for comfortable family living including; elaborate crown molding & trim, limestone freplace and other features. Gorgeous kitchen - perfect for entertaining. Lower level apartment with private entrance. Screened-in outdoor living room with foor-to-ceiling gas log equipped freplace overlooking fullyfenced, level backyard. Laurelbrooke. www.3005Flagstone.com $1,275,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Donna Tisdale, 615.202.8799
Spectacular rarity which sits on 17 acres with over 5,926 square feet of living space. Custom, gated home includes all the newest and fnest that you can expect including; traver tine & wood foors, smart home technology, Thermador kitchen appliances, formal entry foyer, 2 covered porches, open foor plan, pool, hot tub, outside BBQ and two freplaces. $1,499,000 | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Pat Heckman, 615.426.0397
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The perfect retreat for nature lovers. Beauty captured with panoramic views that are simply breathtaking. 2 cottages on 3+ acres with spacious decks that offer relaxing views of Center Hill Lake. Enough space for the whole crew! $650,000 | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Lawrence M. Lipman, 615.364.3333
Perched on a sheer rock bluff directly above the lake, this incredible home offers a commanding mountain and year round lake views more than a mile in each direction. Wood fnishes are used extensively through the house for wood alcoves, beamed ceilings, wood walls, and wainscoting. $699,000 | 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths Lawrence M. Lipman, 615.364.3333
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on the cover: Something to Talk About A look inside one of Nashville’s more talked about modern and art infuenced homes.
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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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Stars on Parade
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Coast to Coast
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Nice on Ice
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The Art of the Matter
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Light Up Your Room with Art
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Over the Rainbow Roberto Coin Cocktail Collection rings (price upon request; us.robertocoin.com).
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Dinner on the Bridge
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Authors in the Round
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Super Concert for Cumberland Heights
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Once in a Blue Moon,
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Connecting Kids House Party
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A Glamorous Shopping Spree
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A Social Private Viewing
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Designs in Elegance
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Sunday in the Park
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Nashville Public Library Literary
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Chancellor Entertains
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Renasant Roots-A Bank with a Heart
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A Southern Gentleman’s Dream
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Christmas at Belmont Mansion-
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Small in Scale, Big on Impact
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PUBLISHER Fabrizio Venuta ______________________________________________ EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Britt Steele ______________________________________________ CONTRIBUTORS Writers Dr. Matthew Bessen Ellana Bessen Scott Harper Veronica Hawbaker Leigh Hendry Gloria Houghland Amelia Jefers Jef Jefers Craig M. Kaminer Bambi Karr Austin Pembroke Dorren Robinson Photographers Tony Bailey Allen Clark Kathleen Cofeen Andrew Kung Social Editor Ted Clayton COPY EDITOR Jennifer Newton Michael Parker ADVERTISING SALES OFFICE 1.615.509.1602
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From the Editor-In-Chief Art is a very subjective and personal topic in anyone’s life, but it is one of the few things in life that, in my opinion, has the ability to allow opposites to attract and unite. It truly amazes me how people from diferent countries, cultures and careers, who may otherwise have nothing in common, can coalesce in front of an installation and a form a connection. Tis was something I had the privilege of observing in beautiful abundance recently during our trip down to Miami. We were there with our dear friends to attend Miami Basel, an annual ou event that brings together more than 250 of the world’s leading galleries to showcase the latest ev and greatest in modern and contemporary art from the masters to emerging stars. Paintings, an sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, films and editioned works of the highest sc quality drew in more than 75,000 people for four days of indulging in the most intriguing and qu intellectually stimulating art of the moment. While our friends were on a mission to fll the walls in of their new home in Nashville, my husband and I were along for the experience and incredibly grateful gr r for their generous invitation to join them. As I walked through the exhibitions in complete awe of the talent that surrounded me, I fnally understood something about art in general that I had always sought to better comprehend fn during my many museum and gallery visits throughout my life, that being the purpose it du serves in our lives. As I carefully poured over some of the most amazing works of art, I was se overwhelmed with memories of my father taking me to the Biennale in Venice when I was 8 years ov old and visiting the Ufzi in Florence when I was 10. I remembered wondering what the big ol deal was as at that young age, I defnitely did not understand the signifcance and intent behind de what my parent’s were exposing me to while on vacation. Playing was then at the forefront of my w childhood priorities, not art. ch It was during the recall of all of these memories that it hit me and I fnally understood why art is so fundamental in our lives. Art is an escape. It has the ability to take us away or grant us ar the luxury of being present. If we allow it, regardless of the medium, art grants our minds and our th imaginations the permission to wander. It is quite easy to get consumed with our lives that are full im of appointments, responsibilities and deadlines, and I noticed, albeit after the fact, that not once while I was going from one installation to the next, did I think about an email that needed to be w sent, an appointment that needed to be confrmed or the upcoming deadline for this issue. I was se so present during this experience, getting as close up or as far away as necessary in order to fully take in each piece. ta In Nash Nashville, we are so fortunate to have access to, and be surrounded by, such a high caliber of art, whether it is through the phenomenal collections found on the walls of the Frist Museum, inside the intimate and nationally renowned galleries such as Tinney Contemporary and Gary Haynes Galleries or through the works of the extremely talented local artist Sarah Webb. But one local installation in particular, which graces the pages of this issue’s home feature, is one that is truly unique and a generous gift to the community. Zio Ziegler, a California-based artist was recently commissioned to come to a private home in Belle Meade to adorn the exterior wall of the home with his expressive street art. Te mold was defnitely broken when the homeowners began to collaborate on their growing art collection as more frequently than not, the collection of art becomes a very private journey. However, the intent behind this outdoor commission was to temporarily share their art and not confne it to those who entered their home. Tey wanted to provide the local community with the luxury of being exposed to a more uncommon form of art, casting a diferent light on the medium and giving those who happened to pass the opportunity to escape. From Belle Meade to Basel, art is alive and well. I invite you to indulge in the many forms of art that have the privilege of entering your lives and homes, especially in this issue.
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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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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 F-Type
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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport
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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Nice on Ice
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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World Rally Champion and world ice speed record holder Juha Kankkunen.
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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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My expectations were high, almost too high to have been able to keep an open mind. After my recent move back to Nashville from Italy, I have heard the most alluring comments about this neighborhood restaurant so it was only a matter of time before the babysitter and our reservation were booked. After dining at 360 Wine Bar and Bistro, nestled in the heart of Belle Meade, I fnally felt a part of it all. Te server and each member of my dining party were immediately on a frst-name basis. Te server’s manners were impeccable. Te table linens were immaculately pressed, and the water and wine glasses were without a fngerprint, a detail that in my opinion, almost always goes overlooked. There was no mistaking the eforts owner Nick Jacobson had gone to in order to educate his staf and allow them to deliver a Michelin Star level of service here in Music City.. 360 Bistro’s interior is warm and inviting, yet its true beauty shines in the evening with the candle-lit tables refecting light of the walls lined with wine bottles. With interesting and colorful art from local galleries interspersed along the walls and Murano glass pendants above the bar, I found the dÊcor to be perfect backdrop to allow the wine and cuisine to take the spotlight. With roughly 20 tables, it is the ideal size to embody the perfect balance in style and sophistication, class and cuisine.
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Will Bennett, the general manager, oversees many of the daily operations but takes the most pride in the fact that 360 Bistro is one of the select few establishments able to create the perfect blend in wine, cuisine and servicegiving equal importance to each. “We are not about flling up the restaurant as we seek quality over quantity,” Bennett said. “We are the only restaurant in town that can consistently ofer the best in food, wine and service. You can get anyone in the door once, but there is an art to getting them back.” Jacobson and Bennett both take great pride in the hands-on dining experience they provide, often remembering what their clients ordered during their last visit. “If a client wants a diet tonic, for example, and I can physically go and purchase it, I will, as there is nothing we won’t do to make our clients happy,” Bennett said. I found all of this to be true while dining at 360 Bistro and was pleasantly surprised by the calmness of the staf despite the dining room being full that evening. Tey made me feel as though I was seated at the only table in the room. 360 Bistro is truly a state-of-the-art experience. Te wine list is presented to each table on an Apple iPad and one can leisurely scroll through the over 1000 bottle selection that Jacobson has personally selected without having to fip through what would be a thick book of more than 150 pages. Te idea of featuring the wine list on the iPad was born purely out of necessity. Aside from allowing the list to be more usable despite its length, it is a clever solution for inventory control. Since it is digital, the wine list, which is constantly evolving, has the luxury of being up-to-date for patrons. For those not-technologically savvy or those wanting a more personal experience, the staf can capably step in. Tey are extremely well versed in the current selection and receive weekly briefngs from Jacobson on how to help one navigate through all the countries, regions, varietals and blends of wine. Another element of technology used at the bistro was a frst of its kind in Nashville. 360 Bistro was the frst restaurant in Nashville to include the option of selling virtually any bottle by the glass through their use of the state-of-theart Coravin. Tis device uses a thin, hollow needle that is inserted into the cork and pressurizes the bottle with argon gas, allowing the wine to remain undisturbed and giving one the privilege of enjoying a glass of any wine on the list without opening the entire bottle. Jacobson, along with the talent of one of Nashville’s only advanced sommeliers, Elise Loehr, oversee every aspect of the extensive wine program that 360 Bistro has become known for nationally. Having a standing appointment every Wednesday to taste new wines, grants the pair with the ability to keep up with the evolving industry as well as make sure their selection and collection is unlike any other found locally.
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Jacobson’s love and appreciation of wine was actually the reason behind opening the doors to the restaurant more than 10 years ago and remains the principle inspiration for all the phenomenal cuisine which is overseen by executive chef Josh Weekly. Weakly was trained in New York City at the Culinary Institute of America and during his career at 360 Bistro, has transformed the menu into one with multi-national influences all while using American cuisine as its foundation. Despite being in a landlocked state, Weekly has found creative ways to procure the freshest of seafood. “I use over 20 diferent sources alone to fnd the freshest fsh and meat worldwide and have it fown in daily, which is why our menu can change on a daily basis- I am inspired by ingredients” he said. Weekly’s mission of keeping the menu consistent yet versatile has kept him quite busy yet is the reason the caliber and quality of each individual dish is so high. During our recent dining experience, our plan was to try as many dishes as possible as we wanted to indulge our senses and truly see what has kept 360 Bistro among the top restaurants in Nashville. To begin, we started with the fried calamari and the hand-cut tuna tartar. While living in Italy for the past six years, I put many calamari dishes to the test, but this was by far the freshest and most favorful of them all. Te presentation was spectacular, the portion generous and the calamari itself was both crispy and tender. The tuna tartar, which was complimented with avocado, capers, wasabi aioli and the delicate surprise of cucumber melted in our mouths and my initial reaction was that it felt like Fourth of July in my mouth as all of the favors excited my palate. We eagerly moved on to the main course which was the catch of the day, a delicate red snapper fillet on a bed of roasted root vegetables, and the bourbon- and maple-marinated grilled pork tenderloin which was served with a sweet potato fan, sweet and sour red cabbage and apples. I am rarely inspired to snap shots with my phone of the dishes I experience while dining out, but I couldn’t resist. I knew I would want to show these of like a proud parent. Te presentation was museum-worthy. It was made immediately clear the strict attention to detail Chef Weekly uses when plating his dishes, turning each plate into an incredible art form. Needless to say, every morsel was lovingly adored and savored.
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Nashville is among the top cities in the race for culinary excellence across the nation. Our city is now able to cater to a discerning audience and the local restaurant scene is rapidly evolving and becoming a destination for food and wine enthusiasts alike. Yet among the vast number of options in the local restaurant scene, few places have received as many awards and honors as 360 Wine Bar and Bistro. Its most recent being named the only winner in Tennessee of OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards for Top 100 Wine Lists in America. Tis list of winners is derived from more than 5 million reviews carefully submitted by OpenTable diners and includes reviews for more than 20,000 restaurants across America. Te elite honor for 360 Bistro is a testament to its expansive and evolving wine program and food pairing. Another recognition that Jacobson is extremely proud of is being the recipient of the “Best of Award of Excellence� by Wine Spectator. 360 Bistro is one of only two restaurants in the state to receive this award for the past four years which is yet another validation of its wine program. As I observed other guests in the full dining room, I began to feel like it was an honor to be among them. Te very chic crowd seemed sincere and satiated and just reiterated the pleasure one experiences when dining at 360 Bistro. And judging from the level of comfort and completeness they all exuded, I now know why they keep coming back. sl
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Eye on Estate Planning A look at proposals for changing U.S. wealth transfer rules and laws
A few significant estate planning rules were enacted in 2013, due to the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA). The law set the federal individual estate and gift tax exemption at an inflation adjusted $5 million, put the top federal estate tax rate at 40% and allowed spouses to share their exemption through so-called portability. While ATRA’s provisions are considered permanent because they’re not scheduled to end, President Obama and some members of Congress are already calling for further changes. Which changes actually get enacted — if any — depend on Congress and the presidency. Yet, affluent families should pay attention to what proposals are being discussed, as they may eventually become reality. Looking Ahead It’s important to remember that few proposals actually become law. That said, here are three steps individuals and families can take to prepare for the future — whatever it may bring:
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Te exterior front wall of the strikingly modern home, on a prominent street within strolling distance of the venerable Belle Meade Country Club, could well be described as the tony en-clave’s most elegant and inspired outdoor canvas. Tat assessment depends, however, upon one’s particular point-ofview, of course. The site-specific commissions of cutting-edge street art which have graced this residence during the past several years have certainly altered the trajectory of many Belle Meade cocktail party conversations. Rare is the Music City soul who hasn’t either Googled, lavishly discussed or pur-posely done dozens of drivebys of the Kohlers’ brick contemporary, situated incongruously among a plethora of ultra-traditional mansions. From the owners’ perspective, though, the house actually has more similarities to its
neighbors’ than it does diferences. Tese are refer-enced with an updated, modern architectural approach: the residence employs a symmetrical design, sports white painted brick, has two Zeninfuenced courtyards, an abundance of large vertical windows and a profusion of square pillars as well as an ample green space accentuated by an impeccable tree border. Regardless, strains of the lyrics from singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt’s 1991 hit, “Something to Talk About,” still seem to bounce throughout the neighborhood air space on a continuing basis. With Nashville currently at the apex of the nation’s “IT City” trend, it’s not unexpected then that two Big City transplants would unwittingly earn the “disruptor” title as the radical transformers of this comfortably contented community’s architectural and artistic landscape. slmag.net
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When London investment banking lawyer Louise Kaufman met Wilko Group President and co-founder Neil Kohler, she says she knew in the frst heart-stopping moment that “he was a man worth moving continents for.” She openly reveals this confdence with a laugh while slicing picture-perfect organic vegetables on the honed black granite countertop in her sleekly polished, Italian Poliform kitchen. Tis Larry Woodson/Leila Gilchrist-designed (Woodson Gilchrist Architects, Nashville) residence, where Louise and Neil are now happily ensconced with their three children, sprung forth on the former site of a Herbert Rodgersdecorated home which the cou-ple regrettably found, much to their chagrin, could not be efciently rebuilt. Even though native New Yorker Neil was already raising his son here when they met, Louise points out that they never actually intended to make Middle Tennessee their permanent home. Now, she says, they “don’t even pretend that we are going to move anymore.” Tese devotees of design excellence instinctively knew that the house which they envisioned required a seamless inside/ outside fow with a swimming pool as its centerpiece; their design brief for their future “home team” was indoor/outdoor living fused with casual entertaining. Fortuitously, during a chat with builder Mike Hudson at a party, he convinced them to depart immediately for a quick look at friend Woodson’s home. That impromptu visit initiated an en-gaging partnership between 86 slmag.net
the homeowners, the builder, the architect, landscape architect and interior designer, which culminated with a show-stopping, fnal “product” 18 months after groundbreaking. Te resulting structure, created using an extraordinarily simple, unpretentious design plan, possesses precisely the relaxed family vibe which the Kohlers sought. With the exception of its massive customdesigned and built wooden front door, many of the home’s 18 doors are often left invitingly open to the elements. In keeping with the overall minimalist approach, designer Katy Chudacof intentionally held the interior elements in check as she cautioned against an overload of the requisite “sparkly” surfaces that are so ubiquitous in modern interiors while Woodson counseled that a home “doesn’t need too many moves; choose your perfection.” The soft gray walls throughout each room, complemented by white oak foors stained to a perfect driftwood gray, lend a sculptural overtone to the interior mix. Te dining room features a piece entitled, “Wing,” by Memphis artist Pinkney Herbert, along with a very refned Armani dining table. Other works highlighting the interior spaces include a Kelly Viz classic still life and a John Welles Bartlett block print. Te artwork has been limited to a few select pieces so as not to infringe upon the ultimate purity of the statement which the house and landscaping make as a unified whole. Keep in mind that even during the fnal design phase of the interior, the exterior art wall concept had still yet to come to the fore.
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Fast forward to the moment when the final coat of white paint was applied to the brick exterior, and suddenly it seemed like “such a fun place to project art,” explains Louise with a twinkle in her eyes. Specifically, she initially wanted to commission an art project for the holiday season as a gift to the community. But, because her original idea was determined to be “too technical” to actually execute, the Kohlers opted instead, with the assistance of University of the South at Sewanee art professor Greg Pond, to project a pair of red cardinals, entitled Pattern Recognition, onto the exterior. Te enthusiastic reception was both encouraging and rewarding. As advocates of all forms of visual art, the owners felt it would be a stimulating challenge to transition from projection art to street art, thereby exposing family, friends, walkers, joggers and drivers to that emerging medium. Te frst aerosol mural, created by Oregon artists Jef Jacobson and Joe Nix in the spring of 2012, was a bright
psychedelic piece entitled, “Gateway.” It had a shelf life of four months before the couple was ready to segue into a fresh piece. After engaging Jacobson and Nix again, they encouraged the pair to select the wall of their choice - even the interior walls were not of limits - for Round Two. Tey were surprised, though, when the artists chose the same surface for a new, hyperrealistic creation they dubbed “Timeline.” Tis one had a longer lifespan. When the Kohlers’ decided it was time for the third work, it occurred to them that they had in-advertently created an outdoor space. By this time, they were receiving unsolicited suggestions regarding the space but decided to be even more deliberate in their approach; they went glob-al. “Neil is the passionate one but I became the editor. I realized this needed to be very, very good,” Louise said. “Tese artists don’t have agents, so it is difcult to track them down. Tere is no organized structure. As a lawyer, I realized I had met my match.” slmag.net
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Following an intensive international search, Zio Ziegler, who happened to be located in Mill Valley, Calif., became the third recipient to receive a commission. Coincidentally, he, too, chose the exact same wall. For this mural, the Kohler’s daughter was invited to participate in the process. As a result, her friends, their families and the neighbors along with strangers, all stopped to observe and interact with the artist. To be clear, though, not everyone has universally endorsed the Kohlers’ unorthodox offering of their walls to state what might be termed a momentary artistic whim. Some have even queried the Belle Meade city management to confirm that no laws have been broken. As often occurs with raw art forms and 94 slmag.net
emerging mediums, it’s natural to find that some segments of the population feel polarized. According to Louise, she and Neil “never intended to be provocative.” Pushing boundaries, however, draws critics just as it engenders novel opportunities for multicultural dialogue and congenial community conversation. But, by far, the most original question to emerge from the Kohlers’ much-discussed and somewhat controversial experiment is this: why does art have to stay inside? Louise noticed that it seemed selfsh from her child’s perspective, so why not an adult’s viewpoint? Certainly, by way of their compelling home, she and Neil have done their part in expanding the concept of what can be called a canvas. sl
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Beethoven’s Seventh (Nashville Symphony), Schermerhorn Symphony Center www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/beethovens-seventh La Bella Notte Patrons (Nashville Opera Guild), www.nashvilleopera.org/Guild_Events.html Kenny Rogers (Nashville Symphony), Schermerhorn Symphony Center, www.nashvillesymphony.org/tickets/concert/kenny-rogers 30A Songwriters Festival, Highway 30A, www.30asongwritersfestival.com La Bella Notte (Nashville Opera Guild), Hilton Nashville, Downtown, www.nashvilleopera.org/Guild_Events.html Stars for Wishes, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, www.eventbrite.com/e/stars-for-wishes-late-party-tickets-14053068105?aff=es2&rank=45 13 Most Beautiful Songs (Oz), OZ Nashville, www.ozartsnashville.org/programs/13-most-beautiful/ Tina Barney: The Europeans Exhibition, The Frist, fristcenter.org/calendar-exhibitions/detail/tina-barney-the-europeans Wine, Women and Shoes(YWCA), Omni Nashville Hotel, www.winewomenandshoes.com/nashville Heart Gala (American Heart Assoc.), Schermerhorn Symphony Center, nashvilleheartball.ahaevents.org GJCC Big Night Out GJCC Auditorium, Board & Mtg Rooms, Sr. Lounge, www.nashvillejcc.org/big-night-out/ Antiques and Garden Show (Cheekwood), Music City Center, antiquesandgardenshow.com/ 6th Annual Shades of Pink, The Cathedral of the Incarnation Fleming Center, tbcc.org/dance2014.htm
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Arts Appetizer: Kinky Boots, Polk Theater Lobby, patron.tpac.org/events/detail/kinky-boots-arts-appetizer-tpac
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Pink and Blue Jazz Gala (Jack and Jill Foundation), The Hutton Hotel,
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A Fashion Affair (A Vintage Affair), www.avintageaffair.org/#!upcomingevents/c1mya
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Three Blind Vines (Heritage Foundation) Liberty Hall in The Factory www.threeblindvines.com/
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Private Vintner Dinner (Nashville Wine Auction), www.nashvillewineauction.com/about/
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Annual Fundraising Dinner (Grace Works), graceworksministries.net/category/special-events/
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Wined Up! (Nashville Wine Auction), www.nashvillewineauction.com/about/
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Pefect Pairing (Nashville Wine Auction), Pike Brewery,
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DINNER ON THE BRIDGE On a balmy fall evening in October the socials headed to the bridge, The John Seignthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Patrons gathered for a magical evening connecting with friends while raising funds to support Greenways For Nashville. Tanks to the patrons of this event, Greenways For Nashville are now 90% toward the goal of having a Greenway Trail within 2 miles of every Nashvillian. Congratulations to event chairs Ann and Clark Tidwell and Kay and Keith Simmons as all 400 plus socials were seated at one mighty long table overlooking the impressive Nashville skyline on the bridge.
Bert and Brooks Mathews, Jimmy and Jamie Granberry
Jim and Ramsey Doran, Josephine Darwin
Delores Seigenthaler, Ruthie Cherry, Mat Tyndal, Carolyn Ermey
Steve Wernke, Tifany Tung, Bonnie and John Sloop
Kay and Keith Simmons, Joelle and Brain Phillips
Sherry and Mark Deutschmann
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Mary and Alex Wade
Ann and Clark Tidwell
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Elizabeth and Gil Lackey
FALL HARVEST DINNER AT CHEEKWOOD
Cocktails and Southern Bourbon tasting followed by a seated delicious Harvest Dinner held in the Wills Perennial Garden at Cheekwood. Dressed in autumn chic was event chair Tori Wimberly greeting members of Te Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee. A delightful evening overlooking the mustard meadows, all while raising funds to support the spectacular fall Chrysanthemum display throughout Te Cheekwood Harvest Gardens. Speaking of bourbon, what a treat the bourbon demi-glace over the white cheddar stone ground grits, and if I had heard the phrase “kiss my grits� this is one occasion I would gladly do so.
Chloe Fort, Irene Wills, Jane MacLeod, Dudley White
Nan Parrish, Frank and Sassy Carroll
Dean and Bob Reeves
Jan Van Eys and Judith Hodges
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John and Tori Wimberly
Jackie Cook and Dianne Neal
Laura Bearden, Laura and Charlie Niewold, Barbara and Greg Burns, Lisa and David Manning
Ed and Mary Ann Herbert
Patsy Weigel and Brenda Batey
Cheryl and Bill Wire, Sue Edwards and Warner McNeilly
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AUTHORS IN THE ROUND On the eve of celebrating 26 years of The Southern Festival of Books, The War Memorial Courtyard and Auditorium was the place to be and be seen. Such a scholarly evening having 42 authors present in one location where the socials had cocktails, dinner and of course after dinner drinks with these talented writers. Lee Pratt with Neil Krugman orchestrated this event to beneft Humanities Tennessee, a non-proft organization dedicated to developing a sense of community through literature, history and culture. Te Southern Festival of Books is included in this organization and reach an estimated 850,000 Tennesseans annually. Te auditorium was designed of course with books, and a really fascinating idea was that each table host was one of the celebrated authors with copies of their books as favors. As we know one cannot have enough books and we socials love going home with a favor.
Doug and Dee Altenburn, Hilda and Jim McGregor
Pauline Whitsitt, Ashley Conner, David Boyer and Holly Conner
Sarvena Pahlavi, Denny and Jean Bottorf
Charles M. Blow, Jim and Mignon Clyburn
Windy Powell, Stephanie Smith, Patti Viars, Libby Perryman, Carolyn Hadden, Helli Luck Bransford
Laurie Eskind, Beth Alexander, Mary and Mike Spalding
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Paul Williams, Clare Armistead and Lannie Neal
George and Lee Ann Anderson
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SUPER CONCERT FOR CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS What a great night for Cumberland Heights and music. Te concert this year was held at the world famous Ryman Auditorium featuring Josh Turner. A pre-concert celebration was also held at Nashville’s Hilton Hotel. Lake Eakin chaired this event where she was seen greeting a most enthusiastic crowd, well of course, this is Nashville! Proceeds from this event will beneft Te John Hiatt Fund, a program for adolescent and young adults in treatment at Cumberland Heights. Great friends and a delicious bufet by the hotel, then in those fancy boots, all hiked up the street to the Ryman.
Vaden Lackey, Frank Wade, Torrey Johnson
Laura Davidson, Mike and Shelly Early, Lisa and Peter Palamca, Mary and Jay Perkins
Jim Moore and Louise Mandrell
Butch and Laura Glover, David Blackwell, Amy Hamiter, Dr. Paul Ragan
Alex McDougall, Robert Cain, Wylie and Monica McDougall
Tom and Judy Foster
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David and Cynthia Arnholt
Chris Lindsay, Bert Parrish
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Louie and Laurell Buntin
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ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, A CONSERVATION CELEBRATION Martin Brown Sr., Clare Armistead, Edie Bass, Barbara Daane and Ridley Wills II were not only Honorary Chairmoons, but lead the crowd in signing God Bless America. Celebrating 15 years and 100,000 acres of land protection was the scenario for Once In A Blue Moon, the annual fundraiser for Te Land Trust of Tennessee. Tis was a “grown-up feld trip” held at Te Glen Leven Farm. Guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment, a country supper and music featuring Maura O’Connell, bluegrass by Blue Moon Rising and clogging by Tommy Jackson Rocky Top Revue. Oh, the fnale, a huge, I mean huge bonfre with s’mores, only Once In A Blue Moon.
Photography by Allen Clark
Jerry Dawson Begley, Sara and Richard Bovender, Jeanie Nelson
Val Brooks, John Noel and Melinda Welton, Tina Tompson
Julie Schoerke, Tom Fussell, Jodie Barringer, Amy Harvey
John Eddie Cain and Totty Bradford, Joe Rowland
Pam and Jef Kuhn
Jessica Osaki and Houston Howell
Sara Nelson, Bob and Julia Lowe, Jean and Will T. Cheek
Sylvain Lecoguie and Jane Haggard
Tom and Mary Ellen Rodgers, Byron Trauger
Edie Bass, Barbara Daane, Clare Armistead, Agneta Currey
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CONNECTING KIDS HOUSE PARTY Homeowners and designers Anthony Tinghitella and John Fulcher bought a 1960 Belle Meade home and have brought the residence into the 21st Century with a complete redesign and renovation of the house and gardens. Family and Children’s Services is grateful to these two gifted designers as they opened their masterpiece of a home for the First Annual Connecting Kids House Party. Tis event was a fundraiser for Connecting Kids, which provides intensive therapy to prepare children in foster care for adoption. Guests toured this open, airy, and seamless foor plan of a house, enjoyed a lovely food spread by Emily Frith & Corner Market Catering. A great evening for a house party while raising funds for the kids, I must be honest and say, I just did not want to leave this spacious modern residence.
Whitney Daane, Mark Bright, Tonya Cumbee
Tayo Atanda, John Fulcher, Mark Bright, Anthony Tinghitella, Tonya Cumbee
Joyce Vise, Rita Puryear, Beth Alexander
Michael and Amy Cronin, Marlene and Bob Moses, Judy Simmons
Sandy and Jay Sangervasi
Dewey and Barbara Daane
Michael McSurdy, Missy Eason, Beth Hall
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Kristen Lagon and Steven Abernathy
Joanne and Gary Haynes, Trey Lipman
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DISTINCTIVE PORTRAITS BY ELLEN COOPER
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A GLAMOROUS SHOPPING SPREE
Te Friends of Cumberland Heights presented “Pumpkins, Garlands & Glam� a luncheon and holiday shopping experience. Social ladies love to shop and this was evident as Hillwood Country Club was flled with vendors and the happiest of women. Nancy Russell, President of Friends did a knockout job orchestrating this event, which also honored its founder, Mrs. Dottie Treadgill. Ladies left with arms full of goodies, as there were 20 vendors flling the gift baskets. Baskets everywhere, spa baskets, dog baskets, bridge baskets, wine and cheese baskets, culinary delights baskets, Borghese Cosmetic baskets. From the moment the doors opened at the country club it was shop till you drop!
Daisy King, Nancy Russell, Patsy Weigel
Macklin and Joan Davis, Joanie and Gigi Pietramale
Dee McKee, Jeannie Abro
Faye McFarlin, Barbara McIlhaine
Mary Allen, Dixie Powell
Dianna Cuellar, Tootie Haskins
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Lucy Bond, Susan Falk
Robb McCluskey, Dorris Medlin
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Oh how socials love a chance for a private viewing, may it be homes, clothing, jewels, automobiles, or jets. A private viewing indeed as Secure Air Charter in association with Maserati, Rolls-Royce, & Bentley of Nashville and Cana Wine Company hosted an evening to wish upon a star, viewing the latest in their aircraft feet, luxury autos and fabulous wines. My favorite of show was the new Ghost Series 11, with the Spirit of Ecstasy which has always been the vanguard of Rolls-Royce as she continues today to create that dynamic, yet graceful presence. A great gathering of socials and I must admit it was somewhat difcult giving up my comfortable leather seat on my 5 minute private fight inside the hanger.
Emilie Malone, Loretta Boer
Beth Douthett and Dianna Daggett
Anna Cassalia, Ralph Crosby
Abbie Crosby, John and Molly Kelly
John Sanzo, Rich Redmond, Preston Deanhardt
Alice Sherman, John Sanzo, Andrea Diebold
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Todd and Evelyn Kaestner
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DESIGNS IN ELEGANCE
Te ffth Annual Conservancy Gala was held at the Parthenon, with the theme “Design In Elegance”. Elegant it was as Co-Chairs Beth Fortune and Debbie Turner had crystal chandeliers installed in the Parthenon and an accompanying dinner tent. As always this is a cutting edge sort of evening, where patrons are never sure what to expect. Te co-chairs gathered a big turnout for this black tie afair, with Athena overlooking the guests during cocktails and the amazing performance of a ballerina performing on a tightrope. Honorary Chair Clare Armistead whispered to me that she did not think she nor I could walk that straight on fat ground, I agreed. Elegance was in the air, and the lobster bisque as a frst course was to die for, of course the chocolate amaretto soufé with Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey was not too shabby for the fnale. Another great gala benefting our Centennial Park and Parthenon.
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Hope Stringer, Steve Kravitz, Samantha Saturn
Vickie Yates and Francis Guess
Clare Armistead, Tomas Wolfz, Totty Bradford
Jim and Mara Berkeley
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Debbie Turner and Beth Fortune
Chris Kyriopoulos and Demetria Kalodimos
Cocktail Entertainment
Bert and Brooks Mathews, Ben and Libby Page
Josephine and John Darwin
Richard and Beth Courtney
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SUNDAY IN THE PARK
Celebrating 25 years, Friends of Warner Parks held it’s annual fundraising event, Sunday In Te Park. Tis has become one of Nashville social’s most beloved and eagerly anticipated tradition, featuring a seated autumn luncheon in Edwin Warner Park. 3,132 acres of green oasis enjoyed by the entire Nashville Community resulting from events such as this. Candy Bass with Elizabeth Akers chaired this 25th Celebration, where the dress attire was Sunday Chic. Speaking of Sunday Chic, this is the ofcial fall fashion showing for the ladies and gents. What a great afair to be seen in one’s latest fall attire with a picnic in the park and 600 of your closest friends.
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Alicia and Dave Landman, Jim and Fiona King
Lewis and Karlen Garrard, Candy and Jim Bass
Tim and Heather Torne, Patsy and Bob Weigel, Nancy and John Cheadle
Les Coble, Madge Bass, Elizabeth Coble
Eleanor Willis, Steve and Phyllis Fridrich
Hunter Armistead and Saundra Steele
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Murray Clayton, Bert Parrish and Nan Parrish
Sandy Lawrence and Amy Grant
Andrea LeGuire, Elizabeth, Bill, JoAnne and Clark Akers
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NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY LITERARY AWARD GALA
“I consider myself one of millions of Americans whose life simply would not be the same without the libraries that support my learning” quoted famed author and recipient of Te 2014 Literary Award, Scott Turow. Corinne Kidd and Keith Meacham chaired this “A” list of philanthropy in Nashville, raising funds to support another jewel in our cities crown, Te Nashville Public Library. Te evening prior to this Gala a Patrons Gathering was held at the stately home of Margaret Ann Robinson, where a most noteworthy discussion was held between Turow and Jon Meacham. Since it’s founding in 1997, Te Nashville Library Foundation has raised more than $35 million in fnancial support.
Scott Turow, Keith and Jon Meacham
Sandy and Bill Spitz, Carol and John Sergent
Mayor Karl Dean and Ann Davis, Lee Pratt and Neil Krugman
Elizabeth and Larry Papel
Mary Laura Philpot, David and Carrington Fox, Sissy Gardner
Mary and Charlie Cook, Martha Ingram and Judge Gilbert Merritt
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Joe and Brenda Steakley
Luke and Susan Simmons, Senator Lamar Alexander
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A festive Patrons Reception was held a few weeks prior to Te Conservancy Gala hosted by Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and his lovely wife, Lydia A. Howarth. A stunning bufet was centered in the large atrium of Te Vanderbilt University Residence where patrons were waiting to hear the details of the upcoming gala. Gala Chairs Beth Fortune and Debbie Turner along with Board President Hope Stringer and Conservancy CEO Sylvia Rapoport shared details, well almost, as there is always an element of surprise at this outstanding gala. Of course this Patron gathering was to support our Centennial Park and Parthenon.
Jef and Donna Eskind, Sylvia Rapoport, Kate Grayken, Mara and Jim Berkeley
Hope Stringer and Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos
Jennifer and Tom Johnston
Edie and David Johnson, Emmy Baxter
Marion Harrison and Mimi Wallace, Anna and Clare Armistead, Ellen Martin and Gerry Nadeau
Janice and Randy LaGasse
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Debbie Turner and Beth Fortune
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Kate Grayken, Mike and Mary Spalding
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RENASANT ROOTS-A BANK WITH A HEART
Renasant Roots is a program ofered by Renasant Bank, where charitable non-proft organizations meet and apply for one of four grants given by the bank at $15,000 each. Bank President, Rick Hart stated that this mission is the bank’s desire to impact positively the community it serves. Te event was very well attended where chairpersons and non-proft CEOs met for cocktails and delicious nibbles. Renasant Bank is a bank with one big heart!
Dottie Sutter, Larry Lovelace, Beth Scruggs
Raleigh Harwell, Renee Rizzo, Bill Decker
Rick Hart, Kealie Williams, Barry Brooks, Sydney Kochmanski
Patrick Van Ryckeghem, Susan Hammer, Dianne Costea
Meg Nugent, Jane Andrews, Rick Hart, Julie Ingram, Jake Peterson
Steve Fleming, Denotra Sneed, Patricia Stokes
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Laura Hansen, Desha Hearn
Berry Brooks, Brain Williams, Jennifer Wheeler, Morgan Wills, Katie Richards
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A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN’S DREAM
400 of Nashville’s most beautiful women and a handful of men, 5 men to be exact as I was lucky enough to be one of them. Co-chairs Amy Atkinson and Carol Hudler did a wonderful job with this event, “Champagne and Chardonnay”. Tis event was a fundraiser included in the Nashville Wine Auction, established in 1980, and is America’s oldest charitable wine auction raising over $18 million for cancer charities in Middle Tennessee. Tis event was held in the famous “Nashville” house, hosted by Sylvia Roberts. A sophisticated evening indeed, beautiful women, cocktails, great food, entertainment, auction and a great exciting evening had by all for the fght against cancer.
Debbie Swierk, Lucie Carroll
Marlot McMichael, Darla Bousselot, Katie Benson, Lee Ann Anderson
Jenny Gilland, Anne Holt, Katie Nixon
Beth Hall, Barbara Jenkins, Carol McCoy
Brenda Bernards, Mara Berkeley, Cathy Shebuski
Mary Jo Shankle, Anita Baltimore, Amy Atkinson
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Sylvia Roberts, Mark Whaley
Channing Powell, Kyle Shults, Melissa Clough, Whitney Haldeman, Terry Butler
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BEETHOVEN’S SEVENTH
KENNY ROGERS
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January 15 to 17
January 8 to 10
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with Roger Waters and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
January 30
CLASSICAL SERIES
GREGORY PORTER January 23
Featuring 28 years of music from Nintendo’s phenomenal video game series, with video projected in HD on giant screens.
One of today’s hottest new jazz artists, this GRAMMY®winning singer makes his first Nashville appearance.
DVORÁK’S NEW WORLD
VALENTINE’S WITH PATTI LABELLE
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February 5 to 7
February 13 & 14
with the Nashville Symphony Added morning concert on Feb. 6
Rogers Waters, the creative force of Pink Floyd, narrates his epic opera set during the French Revolution.
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Mega-hits including “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Lucille,” “She Believes in Me” and “Islands in the Stream.”
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Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest with the Nashville Symphony & Chorus
January 21 & 22
A true masterpiece. With Mozart’s “Turkish” Violin Concerto No. 5 and Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll.
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POPS SERIES
Old World meets New World in this instantly recognizable classic. With Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2.
JAZZ SERIES
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February 19 to 21
Treat your sweetheart to the ultimate date with hits like “If You Only Knew,” “On My Own” and more.
Classic rock anthems including “Come Sail Away,” “Lady,” “Renegade,” “Fooling Yourself,” “Blue Collar Man” & more.
LEGENDS OF MUSIC SERIES
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CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT MANSION-TIS THE SEASON
Te Belmont Mansion Christmas Celebration of seasonal festivities kicked of with a smashing patrons party at the home of Bonne and Gary Crigger. Adelicia Hayes, the amazing lady that built Belmont Manison, would have be so pleased with her home today, as it has been restored to the days of Adelicia herself enjoying the festive holiday season. Te Belmont Mansion Association Christmas Festivities were overseen by the best, Steve Sirls and Allen DeCuyper. Nothing could be better than to bring in the holiday season than a cocktail with Adelicia.
Bonne Crigger, Mark Brown, Yvonne and Don Greene
Ann Sheppard, Steve Sirls, Daisy King and George Clark
Clark and Mary Evelyn Jones, Stefon Hamulak
Bob Deal, Teresa Menefee, Elizabeth Brodnax
Shirley Horworitz and Morel Harvey
Cindee Gold, David Debasio
Ronnie and Elaina Scott
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Jocelynne McCall, Matt Sweeney
Allen DeCuyper and Leah London
SMALL IN SCALE, BIG ON IMPACT Photography by Allen Clark
“A Treasure Trove of Real Art”, a showing to kick-of the holiday season held at Haynes Galleries. This gathering enticed many an art collector’s focus on relatively small pieces of original art that have a grand impact in design and execution. Gary Haynes along with his most talented wife Joanne put on quite the holiday spread. I was so in hope that Santa remembered that my stocking was the over sized one awaiting a fne American or Contemporary Realism piece of art.
George Clark and Daisy King
Joanne Haynes, Brian and Aslyn Meneguzzi, Gary Haynes
Jane and David Wright, Tanya Radic, Gary Haynes
Teresa and Danny Anderson, Joanne Haynes
Slayden Spencer, Cass Teague
Stefon Hamulak, Pat and Jody Tompson
Betty Wentworth and Lou Dimond
Cindy Poljacik, Mark DeMaio
Janice Campbell, Ev Niewoehner, Mathew Gore, Dan McCormick
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