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THE MEDITERRANEAN WAY Zula Restaurant & Wine Bar Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung “If it wasn’t for Over-Te-Rhine I wouldn’t have stayed in Cincinnati,” said Tsvika “Vic” Silberberg, the charismatic chef/owner of Zula Restaurant & Wine Bar on Race Street across from Washington Park, who added, “this is the most happening place in town.” He remarked that the revitalization signaled a sea change in the local dining scene, which in year’s past had been somewhat conservative and chain-oriented. “Over-the-Rhine is so successful because people were ready for something different and independent restaurants can fll that niche with interesting menus.” Professionally trained in restaurant management, classic French cuisine, artisan bread making and the art of pâtisserie, Silberberg is a Jack-of-alltrades, who is equally adept from front-to-back-of-the-house management. He stresses the importance of a chef to be well rounded, especially in an establishment like Zula, where everything is made in-house. “We only have two canned food items in our pantry,” he explained. Silberberg moved from San Francisco to the Midwest to be closer to his wife’s family and found his way to Cincinnati in 2000 after being recruited by the Celestial Steakhouse. Fans of his culinary prowess had encouraged him to open his own place for quite some time, but he was patient and waited until the moment was right. In developing the concept for Zula, Silberberg explained that he wanted to show that true Mediterranean-inspired food is more than Greek cuisine. “Everyone forgets the infuence of Spain and North African cultures that also border the Mediterranean,” he pointed out. While the sensibilities of favors from the region are highlighted, Silberberg is by no means a purist, preferring to lend his own twist to honest, high quality ingredients. “Cincinnati traditionally is all about meat and potatoes. I wanted to show how mussels could go beyond being an appetizer, like in Europe, where they’re served in a big bowl with fresh bread to soak up all of the broth.”

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served in drink-specifc glassware (or a copper cup if you order a classic Moscow Mule). The tapas-style menu, organized into “Hot Plates”, “Crudo”, “Cold Plates”, “Mussel Bar” and “Artisan Z Flat Bread” present oferings across a multitude of price points, while the daily “Big Plate” special selections are suitable for those looking for a more traditional entrée dining experience. “I didn’t want to be a special occasion destination, so we offer a good value that won’t break the bank,” explained Silberberg, who added that the value extends to a large selection of by-the-glass wines, many of which are interesting varietals that lie outside the mainstream and make for a fun exploration of diferent domestic and international wine regions. He stressed that customers receive the same high level of service regardless if they’re stopping by for a $5 glass of wine or a full meal.

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All the Home’s a Stage At Botherum, the historic home and gardens of Jon Carlofis and Dale Fisher, friends, fur and philanthropy are all part of the mix Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung

During the renovation of the main residence, the homeowners lived and worked from a carriage house constructed in the 1980s at the edge of the nearly one-acre property. Photo by Tony Bailey.

After being welcomed inside Botherum, the marvelously and meticulously restored historic home of Dale Fisher and celebrated garden designer Jon Carloftis, it is not unusual to discern a steady clickety-clack chorus emanating from the kitchen. Those who have not had the pleasure of canine companionship may wonder if a gaggle of stiletto-wearing ladies are headed in their direction, but any self-respecting dog owner will instantly recognize the familiar patter of paws on the hardwood floors. In a flash, an adorable duo of yellow Labrador Retrievers - fve-year-old Lily 22 slmag.net

and puppy Gertie - tear through the room, with Gertie following Lily’s lead under and around the furniture, until a corner of a Stark rug that has been flipped up in their fit of exuberance catches the puppy’s eye and subsequently her teeth. Carloftis casually saunters in, seemingly unfazed by the chaos and, with dog toy in hand, redirects the errant pup. “I’m the youngest of six who grew up in a house with up to 20 pets at a time. Unless there’s chaos and dogs barking I’m bored,” he explained with a hearty chuckle. Such is life at Botherum…

Constructed in 1851, Botherum was designed by Lexington architect and builder John McMurtry with Greek, Roman, and Gothic architectural elements.

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In the drawing room, a Beaton rug in navy and white from Stark’s Boucle Collection anchors the seating area in front of the freplace. Original to the home at the far end of the drawing room are two sets of opposing folding doors with diamondshaped panes of colored glass.

Carloftis and Fisher are the latest members of a colorful cast who have claimed ownership of this historic home – just a basketball’s throw from Rupp Arena – with Jon’s interest in the property dating back to his college days (1984 to be exact) when he tended a bar set up in the foyer for a party. “I remember looking up and admiring the detail of the arched ceiling in a tiny hallway. I bided my time and waited until the moment was right,” he said. Apparently Carloftis was not the only one who admired the home, as more than 1,000 curious souls showed up for an open house the couple hosted shortly after the renovations were complete. Tis past spring, the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation and the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Preservation Ofce recognized the duo’s eforts by presenting them with their highest honor: the Ida Lee Willis Award. Having been quite neglected for some time, the circa 1851 single-story home - designed by Lexington architect and builder John McMurtry with Greek, Roman, and Gothic architectural 24 slmag.net

elements - was in a sorry state; 2,500-pounds of excess roofng material that was removed at the onset of the project speaks to its magnitude. Living and working from a carriage house constructed on the edge of the property in the 1980s allowed the homeowners to be intimately and actively involved with the restoration. While considerable thought went into every detail both inside and out, there is not a hint of pretentiousness; one is struck by the casual elegance aforded by careful restraint, purposeful simplicity and an emphasis on nature’s beauty and bounty that can be found everywhere the eye chooses to rest. In the drawing room for instance, the sculptural appeal of an assemblage of bird’s nests piled atop the mantle is quite arresting. Elsewhere, one may spy a set of antlers carefully placed on a silver tray or a single oversized bloom or branch in a nondescript glass vase. What you won’t fnd are overly ornate foral arrangements. “ I’m funny about fowers,” Carloftis explained. “Personally, I’m in love with the beauty of a single thing.”

French doors in the guest bedroom were â&#x20AC;&#x153;discoveredâ&#x20AC;? when shelving built in front of them was removed during the renovation.

In the dining room, an ornate late 18th century mirror acquired from Andrew Gentile Antiques refects a collection of family photographs mementoes displayed on glass shelves within built-in cabinetry found on either side of the doorway to the living room.

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Mirrors are used throughout the home as art. In the living room, this example refects a group of white art glass pieces by D.H. McNabb arranged atop the grand piano.

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In the living room, a spotlight shining on the face of a Greco-Roman sculpture purchased from a street vendor in Chicago lends the impression that the sun is always shining.

Concurrent with Jon’s passion for nature is a love of Greek and Roman motifs, with a variation of the Greek key pattern discernable in nearly every room. In the drawing room, a Beaton rug in navy and white from Stark’s Boucle Collection anchors the seating area in front of the freplace. An eclectic mix of fne antiques, globally inspired accessories, graphic upholstery and furnishings with more contemporary lines are design elements consistent throughout the home that add a lightness of spirit to the interiors. Four doorways in the drawing room provide access to various public and private spaces. A pair of columns on the near left-hand side marks the entrance to a guest bedroom. In lieu of doors, substantial linen drapery with Greek key trim can be closed for privacy. Original to the home at the far end of the drawing room are two sets of opposing folding doors with diamond-shaped panes of colored glass.

A brass chandelier with intricate detailing whose provenance can be traced back to Cassius Clay is suspended from an ornate vaulted ceiling in the living room. Resting atop the antique William Knabe & Co. grand piano, a gift from Carloftis’ mother, are an assemblage of white art glass pieces by D.H. McNabb. “I can’t play but I sure can perform,” joked Carloftis. When the homeowners frst spied the antique sofa, now upholstered in a Greek key pattern rendered in focked velvet, it was covered in yellow shag. Te sofa, along with a pair of armchairs that were purchased from LV Harkness, surround a chicken crate converted for use as a cofee table. A kilim-style dog bed ideally positioned in a sunny spot in a bayed alcove provides an indication of the dogs’ vaunted position in the home. A spotlight shining on the face of a Greco-Roman sculpture, purchased from a street vendor in Chicago, lends the impression that the sun is always shining. slmag.net

Carloftis prefers to work from a small table in the kitchen that is fanked by a pair of wingchairs and positioned to overlook the water feature in the rear garden.

Te dining room was added to the home in 1888. Surrounding the dining table, which came from the Quaker City Hunt Club in Philadelphia, are a combination of 1950s-era chairs from a bank lobby and Tonet chairs from the 1920s.

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A brass chandelier with intricate detailing whose provenance can be traced back to Cassius Clay is suspended from an ornate vaulted ceiling in the living room. Te antique sofa was reupholstered in a Greek key pattern rendered in focked velvet. Te rug is from Stark.

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An Oriental rug anchors the open air living room outside the ground foor of the carriage house.

A seven-foot diameter round table in the dining room came from the Quaker City Hunt Club in Philadelphia. “Everyone said we couldn’t have a round table in a room with this shape, but we don’t always follow the rules,” said Carloftis. Te table is surrounded by a combination of 1950s-era chairs from a bank lobby and Thonet chairs from the 1920s. The dining room was added to the home in 1888, leaving a pair of pilasters that one defned the outside walls now exposed on the inside. A sideboard from Nettie Jarvis Antiques appears to have been custom made to fit in-between the pilasters. Glass shelves positioned in pair of illuminated built-ins on either side of the doorway to the living room hold an endearing collection of mementoes from Fisher’s side of the family. After testing out several formal Oriental rugs from Carloftis’ brother’s collection and fnding them too staid, the duo settled on a new rug from Stark to lend a touch of contemporary fair. Given the lack of closet space that often plagues historic homes, the homeowners carefully edit their possessions and apply a great deal of ingenuity to what remains, as evidenced in the butler’s pantry, which also functions as a laundry room and clothing closet; the latter two purposes one would never

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discern unless it was pointed out (or they’re snooping). Carloftis explained their strategy by saying, “We love collecting and the thrill of the hunt, but we want to see and use what we own. If that’s not happening we don’t keep it.” Even though he maintains an office in the carriage house, Carloftis prefers to work from a small table in the kitchen that is flanked by a pair of wingchairs and positioned to overlook the water feature in the rear garden. “I do what I do so I don’t have to be in an office,” he said. His “Amish palm pilot,” aka an old-fashioned calendar, is laid out next to his laptop and remains the preferred method for keeping tabs on his schedule. A tall cylindrical vase is home to a single beta fish, a pet he’s been fascinated with since childhood. Rough-hewn beams add architectural interest to the ceiling; the same material was used for the mantle on the wood-burning freplace, from which a pair of hornet’s nests hangs casually from one corner and an antique Kentucky percussion rife is suspended beneath. What had been the cellar and winter kitchen is now the “Botherum Speakeasy” that is accessed via a narrow spiral staircase in the foyer. With its low ceilings clad in reclaimed wood, brick floors, distressed tobacco-colored leather

What had been the cellar and winter kitchen is now the “Botherum Speakeasy”, accessed via a narrow spiral staircase in the foyer. With its low ceilings clad in reclaimed wood, brick foors, distressed tobacco-colored leather chesterfeld sofa and chairs, and stacked stone walls, the secret club aura is unmistakable.

chesterfeld sofa and chairs, and stacked stone walls, the secret club aura is unmistakable. “We’re both 10-year-old boys at heart so we needed a place to play,” laughed Carloftis. A large snooker table in the bar had been sitting in pieces in storage for a dozen years. The reclaimed wood ceilings, designed in conjunction with Longwood Antique Woods, were necessitated after the skylight in the drawing room above leaked and completely rotted the original wood structure. Carloftis stills marvels at the home’s architectural ingenuity. Te multiple access points and openings from the home into the nearly one-acre garden provide incredible airfow, which would have served as a godsend in the pre-air conditioning era. Boasting skylights and an automatic gate when it was built in the 1850s, the home was well ahead of its time. The layout of a formal quadrant garden, situated on the street of the home, is based on the original plan. Newly fashioned dry cast limestone statuary and pots from Longshadow were selected for being “not to precious” and are in keeping with a formal garden design that purposefully treads a little on the wild side. Brick used for the pathways is original to the home. The oldest tree on the property, a

Ginkgo, dates to 1830 and was purportedly a gift to the homeowners from Henry Clay. Carloftis afectionately refers to the large linden tree near the gated entrance as “the old man” and marvels how it survived a direct lightning hit that occurred during a Tanksgiving party a few years ago. Staggered along the rear fence line are magnolia and river birch trees, the latter of which will provide a quick screen until the magnolia’s mature, at which time the river birch trees will be cut down and used to construct a small cabin on the property. Carloftis likes to point out the botanical interest provided by grouping of towering castor bean plants that were grown from seed and have the bonus of deterring moles. Given the fact that Carloftis and Fisher have raised in excess of $100,000 for various charities by hosting dinners and parties at their home (with as many as 300 guests at one time), it is evident that they have gone well beyond the scope of a typical homeowner and fully embraced their role as careful stewards of a treasured piece of history. “We are collectors, but what we ultimately collect are the nicest people,” said Carloftis. “People just have fun here. At some point during a party it never fails that we roll up the rug and then the dancing begins.” sl

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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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Cohen & Cohen, Reigate (United Kingdom)

Need some ideas on how to make a statement with your own collection? Tis year, renowned interior designer, Campion Platt will curate the 2015 Designer Showcase. An award-winning designer, Platt boasts a dazzling client list of celebrities who appreciate his focus on personalized spaces. “No two of our projects are the same,” says Campion, whose projects are driven by client-generated wish lists. Under Platt’s direction, the Designer Showcase will be a “don’t miss” highlight of the 2015 show. Featuring room vignettes by leading interior designers utilizing art, antiques and accessories from exhibitors, Platt’s curated exhibit should prove a magnificent manifestation of an authentic and liveable approach to collecting. Don’t let the guest or exhibitor list intimidate. Diament’s goal is to ofer an environment that fosters the understanding and appreciation of antiques, not just the enviable chance to buy big ticket items. Passes for the four-day weekend are just $20, with complimentary access to the educational lecture series. According to Diament, “In 2014, seats at practically every lecture were flled to capacity with some lectures leaving standing room only. Tis year’s line-up of speakers will surely inspire a similar response from attendees.” So, whether you are an art enthusiast or simply artcurious, grab your sunscreen and dive into the engaging world of collecting at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show. Can’t make it to sunny Florida in February? Don’t fret - thanks to CollectorsNet.com, launched by the Palm Beach Show group in 2010, you can view and purchase from an exclusive, handpicked community of Palm Beach Show Group dealers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For more information, visit palmbeachshow.com. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.

Fred Leighton, New York

Peter Finer Arms & Armour, London

Butchof Antiques, London

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts, New York

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Bibliotaph Puerto Rico native Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz holds two master's degrees in architecture one from the University of Puerto Rico and the other from Columbia University. Since founding his own frm in 1992, he has garnered praise and an enviable client roster for his modern interiors based the principles of classical architecture. Tis book highlights aspects of more than 60 projects completed since his frm was founded. Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz & Linda O'Keefe - Suspending Reality: Interiors by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz - Hardcover, 240 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Furniture and industrial designer and architect Kem Weber (1889-1963), left his native Germany for San Francisco early in his career, eventually becoming a US citizen in 1924 and establishing his own industrial design studio in Hollywood. Culled from Weber family archives, this book is the frst major study of the designer, whose most iconic designs include his Bentlock line, the Air Line chair of 1934, the interiors for the Bixby House, and his tubular-steel furniture for Lloyd. Christopher Long Kem Weber: Designer and Architect - Hardcover, 304 pages, Yale University Press (yalepress.yale.edu) Tis compendium of interior design work by Atelier AM, headed by the Los Angeles-based, husband-and-wife team of Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, is brimming with impactful yet tranquil spaces, distinguished by a deft co-mingling of antiques, ancient artifacts and the avant-garde. Alexandra Misczynski (author), Michael Misczynski (author), Mayer Rus (author), Francois Halard (photographer) - Interiors: Atelier AM - Hardcover, 248 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). "Good design is directed, progressive, and fexible enough to embrace accident and serendipity," explains interior designer Richard Mishaan in the Introduction to Artfully Modern, which highlights his key commissions since 2009. Common among all of the projects, regardless of scale, is Mishaan's signature contemporary fusion style. Richard Mishaan and Judith Nasatir - Artfully Modern: Interiors by Richard Mishaan - Hardcover, 272 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books A tastemaker on a global scale who works out of a castle near Antwerp, antiques dealer and interior designer Axel Vervoordt is cited as a pioneer in the style of designing rooms with the distinct purpose of mixing antiques and contemporary art. Tis beautifully photographed book outlines aspects of the designer's philosophy, including the fact that he fnds the spirit of things more important than the look of things and, that "everything needs a deep human reason." Meredith EtheringtonSmith (author), Laziz Hamani (photographer) - Axel Vervoordt: Te Story of a Style - Hardcover, 195 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).

Born in Hong Kong and educated at Cambridge, André Fu is known for designing high-end hospitality spaces infused with new Asian principles and a keen focus on proportion and spatial planning. Tis book focuses on key projects carried out by his design studio, AFSO, including Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong, the Fullerton Bay Hotel at Singapore’s waterfront, the Opus Suite at Te Berkeley, London, and Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong. André Fu - André Fu - Hardcover, 176 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).

Since 1995 Ann Getty's eponymous frm has been crafting exquisite interiors for a global clientele. Tis book, the frst-ever compilation of her work, provides a glimpse into some of these rarefed rooms, furnished with fne antiques and with the highest level of craftsmanship. Diane Dorrans Saeks (author), Lisa Romerein (photographer) - Ann Getty: Interior Style Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

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Of Note... Rainbow Connection 1

1) 'Disco' multi-colored glass bead bracelets (from $50) are made in South Africa for As'art (asart.fr). 2) From Anna Shefeld Bridal, the 'Rivet' eternity band (2.8mm $1,600; 4.8mm $3,500) features rainbow-colored gemstones within a 14kt white gold band (annashefeld.com). 3) 'Merrick Perspex Swirl' minaudiĂ¨re ($895) from Kotur (koturltd.com). 4) Gemma Redux 'Grafti' breast plate ($242; gemmaredux.com). 5) 'Summer' printed gladiator sandal from Rebecca Minkof's Resort 2015 collection (rebeccaminkof.com). 6) 'Rainbow Angelique' faux fur coat ($738) from Oui, Odile! (ouiodile.com). 7) Cubit by Mymito (price upon request) consists of 25 modules in eight depths and 15 colors that allow for creation of a fully customized modular storage wall (cubit-shop.com). 8) 'Blume' upholstered polyurethane poufs (price upon request), from Italian Sofa Design (italiansofadesign.com). 9) From Roche Bobois, the ECLAT

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Blackbody multicolor suspension chandelier with organic light-emitting diodes in green, blue, red and yellow (price upon request; roche-bobois.com). 10) 'Habitat' wallpaper by Marcel Wanders (price upon request; marcelwanders.com). 11) Te 'Rag Edition' T-shirt chair (price upon request) from Green Furniture Sweden is constructed using leftover textiles from sofa manufacturers. Te pieces can be individually replaced to evolve with your surroundings (greenfurniture.se). 12) 50's style collection refrigerator ($1,999) from Italian appliance brand SMEG (smegusa.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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Te Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world.

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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

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

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

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

Audi prologue concept car

Bentley Grand Convertible

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Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Tursimo (VGT) concept

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

Lexus LF-C2

JAGUAR Jaguar debuted its 2015 model year lineup and showcased new options present in the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE, including a manual transmission option, All-Wheel Drive, and a new 550hp "R" Convertible. The Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible models have entered their fnal year for 2015, and Jaguar is commemorating the end of production with the XK Final Fifty limited edition: the last 50 XKR models produced for the U.S. market, including 25 Coupes and 25 Convertibles. Pricing begins at $85,425 for the XK Coupe. LAND ROVER Land Rover presented its 2015 model range, along with the U.S. debut of the new Discovery Sport, a versatile premium compact SUV that is the first member of the new Discovery vehicle family. Te Discovery Sport ofers a dynamic design with a compact footprint enabling optional seven-passenger seating in a "5+2" configuration. The 2015 Discovery Sport promises a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efciency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

LEXUS Southern California sunshine was an ideal complement to the Lexus LF-C2 concept that made its global debut at the show. Te exterior styling of the 2+2 layout is infuenced by the way various surface shapes interact with different types of light. Designers created edges, planes and curvature that allow the LF-C2 to exude varying characteristics when seen from diferent angles and under diferent lighting conditions. This objective, when combined with Lexusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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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1) One of Atomic's most versatile and top selling skis, the 186cm Vantage Teory ($500) is suitable for upper-intermediate and expert skiers (atomic.com). 2) A top-of-the-line ski in Atomic's Marcel Hirscher Icon Series II geared for expert skiers, the limited-edition Redster Marcel Hirscher SL ($945) features a Cap Sandwich construction with Piste Rocker and high-grade woodcore and titanium inserts (atomic.com). 3) Te women's specifc all-mountain Pulse Loop ski ($1,620) has a a poplar wood core with a stainless steel and ionized copper topsheet (volantski.com). 4) Designed for expert female skiers, the LXR Lady from Lacroix ($2,350) boasts the same fbro-metal sandwich structure used for members of the French Ski Team in high-level competition (lacroix-skis.com). 5) Te Bonafde from Blizzard is an award winning, jack of all trades ski ($850), east coast to west coast, groomers to bumps. 98mm underfoot (blizzardsportusa.com). 6) A lightweight womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specifc Flipcore gives Blizzard's Skeeva skis ($750) an easy balanced feel, and combined with a powder specifc rocker with camber underfoot the result is a winning recipe for foatation and on-trail versatility (blizzardsportsusa.com). 7) Designed for use in all types of snow both on and of-piste, the Icerunner from Lacroix ($1,435) is suitable for skiers of all levels (lacroix-skis.com).

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Clothing & Accessories for

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Maaji bikini (maajiswimwear.com; Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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From Bogner (bogner.com): Racing helmet ($400); Sport Ski goggles ($200); Kaja-D down jacket ($1,472); Sara knit jacket ($850); Lili stretch pants ($500); Fire+Ice gloves ($200); Fell moonboots ($700)

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1) Men's Brad jacket with fur ($2,249) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 2) Women's Hedvig jacket with fur ($1,599) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 3) Te Nordic hat ($30) in Muse from Skida (shopskida.com). 4) Jimmy beanie ($69) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 5) Women's LX Compact Serie Iridium goggles ($200) from Lacroix (lacroix-skis.com). 6) Men's LX Carbon Sabre ski poles ($245) from Lacroix (lacroix-skis.com). 7) Lizzy gloves ($246) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 8) Men's Mach1 130 high performance ski boot ($785) from Tecnica (tecnicausa.com). 9) Crafted in Finland, the Suunto Elementum Terra outdoor watch ($950) measures altitude and weather trends and includes a unique 3D compass (suunto. com). 10) Women's Anais ski pants ($689) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 11) Women's Montreal snow boots ($525) from Lacroix (lacroix-skis.com). 12) Men's LX Light Protect helmet ($612) from Lacroix (lacrox-skis.com). 13) Women's Saschi half-zip shirt ($249) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com). 14) Men's Gary half-zip ($179) from Toni Sailer (tonisailer.com).

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1) Soft cup bikini top and wrap shorts from We Are Handsome (wearehandsome.com). 2) Bikini print 'Safari' clutch ($380), from Lizzie Fortunato (lizziefortunato.com). 3) Ginrin Kohaku minaudiĂ¨re ($5,995) from Judith Leiber (judithleiber.com). 4) Pina hand carved wood purse with brass accent and chain from Aranaz (aranaz.ph). 5) Boqueria bamboo tote ($100) with straw fringe from Aranaz (aranaz.ph). 6) Gigi x Lizzie Picnic Fedora ($395) from Lizzie Fortunato (lizziefortunato.com). 7) Ailsa sunglasses ($305) from Shauns (shaunscalifornia. com). 8) Benedict sunglasses ($400) from Oliver Peoples (oliverpeoples.com). 9) Wikus two-piece swimsuit in Cobra Black from OYE (oyeswimwear.com). 10) Silk button up ($425) and panel one piece ($307) from We Are Handsome (wearehandsome.com).

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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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New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Te Art of the Matter A culture of creativity abounds in Santa Fe Written by Bridget Williams I fell in love again and again in Santa Fe. First it was with a whimsical contemporary kachina by Molly Heizer I spied in the window of Canyon Road Contemporar y galler y (canyoncontemporary.com); later that evening, a mammoth green chile cheeseburger was the object of my afection. Te following morning, a breathtaking hilltop view during a sunrise run stole my heart, and each night when I returned to my room at the Inn of the Anasazi, I was enamored with basking in the golden glow of the fre in my kiva-style freplace while catching up on some reading and indulging in a turndown sweet treat. With just over 80,000 residents, this relatively small city, situated on a high plateau at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, draws big time crowds - roughly two million a year to be exact - to experience its vibrant art, culinary, shopping, history and cultural scenes and abundant natural beauty. Te oldest city in the United States (founded by Spanish missionaries in 1610) 60 slmag.net

and both the highest and oldest capital city in the country, Santa Fe was recently recognized as one of the top 10 cities in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards. Considering its more than 250 art galleries and 13 museums, it should come as little surprise that in 2005 the city nabbed UNESCO’s frst Creative City designation in the USA. Opened 25 years ago and located steps from the Plaza District, which is regarded as the cultural heart of Santa Fe, the three-story Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi (rosewoodhotels.com/ Anasazi) is a microcosm of the destination, offering a distinct sense of place, intriguing art and creative culinary oferings. A boutique property with just 58 guest rooms, the entirety of the décor presents a local artistic bent. Some examples are subtle - a stylized eagle suggested in the bar’s stone foor for instance - while others, such as the colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi, are indicative of the

Elk entrée at Anasazi Restaurant.

Te Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. Photo by Bridget Williams.

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

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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Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction, Scottsdale, AZ; barrett-jackson.com Arizona Concours d’Elegance, Arizona Biltmore Hotel; arizonaconcours.com LA Art Show, John Wooden Center at UCLA; laartshow.com Bonhams Scottsdale Sale, Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale; bonhams.com/Scottsdale Cavallino Classic, Palm Beach, FL; cavallino.com CCM’s Moveable Feast; ccm.uc.edu/support/events.html Winter Antiques Show, Park Avenue Armory in NYC; winterantiquesshow.com 4C Champions for Children Gala, 6:30pm, Hilton Netherland Plaza; 4cforchildren.org Rolex 24 at Daytona; daytonainternationalspeedway.com OTR Final Friday, 5pm-9pm Blues & Brews, 6:30pm, Memorial Hall; cincinnatimemorialhall.com/memorial-hall-signature-series/

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Lindner Center of Hope Touchdown for Hope, 6pm, Great American Ballpark Champions Club; lindnercenterofhope.org/donate/touchdown-for-hope/ Open Your Heart Dinner for Stepping Stones, 6pm, Eddie Merlot’s, 513.559.2443 Lunar New Year Gala, 5:30pm, Horseshoe Casino; china-midwest.com Hearts for Hope Gala, Hilton Netherland Plaza; bhghcincinnati.org/hearts-for-hope-gala/ Good Samaritans’ Gala, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati; 513.862.1258 Special Olympics Polar Plunge, Joe’s Crab Shack in Bellevue; jgoodpaster@soky.org Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York; mbfashionweek.com Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, Palm Beach County Convention Center; palmbeachshow.com 9th annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance; bocaratonconcours.com Cincinnati Heart Ball, 6:30pm; cincinnatiheartball.ahaevents.org Hometown Hollywood for People Working Cooperatively, 5:30pm, Hilton Netherland Plaza; pwchomerepairs.org Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cincinnati’s Finest Campaign Finale; cincinnati.cff.org/fnest CinSation: Jewels of the Queen City, Cincinnati Masonic Center; jlcincinnati.org

AN EVENING OF HOPE

Lifepoint Solutions hosted “An Evening of Hope” at the Horseshoe Casino with proceeds beneftting their counseling program for victims of domestic violence, and the No Tears, No Fears program, which works to eliminate teen dating abuse.

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Kara Dadlsky, Rachael Cruse

Rusty Sheehan, Jef O’Neil

Paula Dehan, Tom & Joann Armstrong

Bethany Griesdorn, Janice Kalagayan

Chad Borton, Julia & Dan Poston, Jim Moise, Julie Treoh

Dr. Harvey Harris, Carolee Schwatz

Katte & Brian Stewart

Kelly Smith-Trondle, Alice Fine

Tom Hoppenjans, Earl Brown, Jan Pettibone, Stephanie Scruggs, Laura Hoppenjans, Jeannine Anderson

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THE MEAT BALL

A benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the second annual Meat Ball took on an Arabian theme, with guests enjoying a five-course chef ’s gala presented by Cincinnati’s fnest meat purveyors and overseen by Executive Chef Harvey Germain of D. Burnham’s.

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Teresa Rosenbeck, Hengameh Nassef, Francine Haydon, Sera Gerhardt, Hollie Freeze, Jessica Manson

Hengameh & Ashraf Nassef, Teresa Rosenbeck

Jean Engelhart, Paul Nikes

Jeanette Fisher, John Eillers

Pattie Katz, Kim Heines

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Heather & Jef Dunn

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SECRET ARTWORKS

An annual celebration of art and community, at Secret ArtWorks guests purchased vouchers that allowed them to select a 5x7” work of art created by a local, national or international artist. Only after choosing their piece does the new owner learn the artist’s identity. Proceeds from the event directly benefit ArtWorks’ mission to transform Cincinnati through the creation of public art and employment opportunities for visual artists and local teens.

Dick Weiland, Tamara Harkavy

Tom Sapinsley, Deni Tato

Cynthia Fagan, Brian Fagan

Gordon & Pam Bonfeld

Colleen Houston, Raphaela Platow

Jamie Gordon, Kerry Rosian

Ann Mooney, Christy Pretzinger

Kelley & Phil Tracy

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SAKS & THE CSO

Christianna Stephens and Hengameh Nassef co-chaired a runway presentation at Saks Fifth Avenue to beneft the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

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Patricia Strunk, Bobbie Reckseit

Cheryl Clark, Curtis Clark, Michelle Clark

Dianne Favors, Joe & Marilyn Hirschhorn

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Christianna Stephens, Hengameh Nassef

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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY

A signature event of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon is a celebration of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant philanthropic community. Barbara and Larry Kellar were presented with the Philanthropists of the Year Award and H. Richard Duval was honored as Volunteer of the Year.

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Laura Stribos, Erin Gruwell, Liz Knupper, Nicholas Yoda

Jim Sammarco, Linnea Nadel, Cora Ogle, Ruthann Sammarco

Jackie Estes, Joseph Jones

Ken Coggeshall, Stacy Sill, Michele Carey, Becky Sittason, Tom Keller

Laura Boggs, Lisa Wolter, Vanessa White

Gunner Blackmore, Christie Brown, Jenny Berc, Mike McGinty

Sydney Schnurr, Meghan Cummings

Liz Flynn, Victoria Morgan

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EAT, DRINK & BE CHIC!

Isabel Ladd, Ashley Kirk

Allison George, Hart Boardman, Keeana Boardman

Deborah Orr, Don & Betty Mueller, Dana McNee

JP Milller, Aimee Miller, Jen Mueller, Whitney Pannell

Joe Richardson, Carrie Patterson

Casey Graves, Kelli Faulkner, Nikki Riordan

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Howard Vogt, Kristi Martin

Paulette Ajbich, Jim Porter

Sophisticated Living, Rodes for Him & For Her, Maserati Louisville, Kimbrel Birkman Interiors and Jefersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reserve joined forces to host a trunk show and cocktail reception at Te Livery in Lexington, KY with proceeds beneftting the Lexington Cancer Foundation.

Piper Phillips, Carrie Shirley, Nora Chestnut

Carrie Patterson, Jamie Leveridge

Catherine Robinette, Holly Evans

Meggan Graham, Sarah Slone Carter, Marnie Daniels

Ryan Dawson, Macon Brown

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Libby Autter, Joan Gaines

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BOOTLEGGERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BASH

Tricia Suit, Eric Appleby

Sheena Davison, Jocelyn Voyles, Tracey Conrad, Shadia Haddad

Isaac Selya, Laura Jekel

Dr. Rajbir Minhas, Dr. Renu Kotwal

Catharina & Bob Toltzis, Randy & Sandra Wolf

Anita Wright, Joe Grossi

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Arlene Aranzamendez, Elizabeth Seldner

Nick Seitz, Tanh Pham

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The Cincinnati Opera celebrated its 95th anniversary season with a roaring 20s-themed soirĂŠe as the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Guests enjoyed dinner prepared by Todd Kelly and musical entertainment by tenor Richard Troxell, Hank Mautnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swing Heritage Orchestra and DJ Vikas.

Sarah Jane, Brandon Mek

Jenny & Kevin McManus, Penny Welsh

Cathy Crain, Kim Kline

Marcus Lehman, Asif Alikhan, Saran Huber

Michelle Jones, Joe Rigotti

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Jeanie Winkelmann, Melanie Chavez

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WRAP UP THE HOLIDAYS

The St. Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation held its annual Style Show and Luncheon at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott. Te event included shopping from local vendors, a cooking demonstration and runway fashion show. Event proceeds will support the My Heart Rocks childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school program that aims to increase overall awareness of cardiovascular disease and obesity among the young in communities St. Elizabeth serves.

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Inez Frohn, Peggy Eisenmenger, Linda Mears, Gail Harvey

Susan Neppler, Jan Nosewicz

Stefanie Kozlowski, Stacey Smith

Janet Moxley, Sara Smallwood

Kris Palen, Meredith Fox, Robin Petty

Dale Silver, Barb Johnson

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Bekah Shields, Abby Hicks

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Barb Ruh, Beth Ruh, Megan Pauly, Jen Ruh

SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION

Held at Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati, the annual Signature Chefs Auction united the culinary prowess of local chefs, restaurants and bakeries to raise more than $160,000 for the March of Dimes. Michael Fisher, President & CEO of Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center chaired the event, which honored Dr. Louis Muglia, Co-Director of Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center.

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Julie & Rick Kantor, Stacy & David Roth

Ryan & Kelly Adcock, Ruby Crawford-Hemphill

Chris Dattill, Lisa Holloway

Jamie & Amy Nathan

Marilyn Wendling, Rita Whalen, Kerry Sullivan

Amy & Steve Lutz

Tayne & Kathleen Maynard

Laurie & Nelson Rennekamp

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FASHIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NIGHT OUT

Heidi Rattigan, Elisa Alspaugh, Lynn Carson, Lisa Schneider, Kevin Shibley, Amie Wersching

Rhonda Tieche, Jillian Scherzinger, Lisa Schneider

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Twila Mumford, Alyssa Welton. Bella Schecter, Daphne Jurgensen

Erika Slusher, Erin Turnbull

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Lynette Barresi, Allison Kahn

Presented by Kindervelt #50 and Saks Fifth Avenue and held at the Kenwood Country Club, proceeds from the annual fashion show will beneft the Kindervelt Neurodevelopmental, Educational and Learning Center at Cincinnati Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Medical Center. Lynn Carson, Lisa Deimer Schneider, Heidi Rattigan and Elisa Alspaugh served as co-chairs of the event.

Twila Mumford, Toni Nevins, Alyssa Welton

Bella Schecter, Daphne Jurgensen

Ann Leibson, Andrea Carrier, Kathy Landstra

Christianna Stephens, Amy Eickmann

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Rhonda Tieche

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THE CHRIST HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 125 YEARS

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Te Christ Hospital celebrated its 125th anniversary with a sold-out gala November 1st at the Duke Energy Convention Center grand ballroom. Hosted by Te Christ Hospital Foundation, he gala raised nearly $680,000 for patient assistance programs including those for Heart, Cancer, Joint and Spine, Primary Care and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; impacting the lives of more than 500,000 patients served by Te Christ Hospital each year. Honored for their dedicated service to the hospital were board members Jim Bushman, Ted Emmerich, Joe Head and Roger Howe.

Event chairs.

Joyce & Roger Howe, Barbara & Jim Bushman, Ted & Kate Emmerich, Louise & Joe Head

Heidi Jark, Steve Kenat

Chris & Judy Dalambakis

George Vincent, Norma Rashid, Mike Jennings, MD, Vickie B. Gluckman, Mike Keating

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