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Perhaps you can relate, but I am certain I will never be so happy to turn over a calendar page than I will on January 1, 2018. New year’s day represents a new beginning and optimism for a fresh start on any front. Diet? Not for me this year, thanks - generally healthy in that area. Exercise? Nope. Give me a brisk hike or a little hot yoga, and I am all set. Reading? Based on my amazon account, I might need to take a little break from that habit. For me, this new year is less about measured resolutions and all about investing in the richness and beauty of life. Sounds cheesy, but I would challenge each of you: what do you read in these pages that provokes a bit of longing? Whether it is for adventure in travel, food, fashion, or art, I believe some of what keeps us all reading Sophisticated Living Columbus is an aspiration for more. More of what can only be decided individually - and, by the way, I am not suggesting we read less! Only that perhaps we should do more. One of my favorite quotes is the “man in the arena” excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 Citizenship in a Republic speech at the Sorbonne:
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It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. This issue includes recaps of some pretty wonderful events from late 2017; and offers features on beautiful places like Sorrento, Italy, magnificent design and performance represented by Aston Martin, and art, antiques and fashion. Our story on BalletMet is meant to inspire exploration of an art form that seems elusive and intimidating to many, but is made wonderfully approachable by the warm leadership of Executive Director Sue Porter. Here’s hoping 2018 brings each of us opportunities to dare greatly; to step out of our comfort zone courageously and step boldly into the arena at every chance. Warm wishes,
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Opera Santa Barbara - "Aida" 2/27/13 Granada Theatre
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Aida in Concert Brings Together the Columbus Symphony and Opera Columbus in a Red-Hot Collaboration That Will Make You Forget It’s Winter Written by Susan Emerson Nutter While the wicked winds of winter continue to blow, the Columbus Symphony have joined forces with Opera Columbus to transport the frozen inhabitants of central Ohio to the scorching magnificence of ancient Egypt, where the only thing more sultry than the blazing sun is the searing drama of a love triangle complicated by war and politics. Conducted by Columbus Symphony Music Director Rossen Milanov, Aida in Concert is a uniquely Columbus artistic collaboration featuring a host of internationally renowned guest vocalists, the 140-member Columbus Symphony Chorus, and the full orchestra of the Columbus Symphony in a concert version of one of the most famous grand operas of all time. In the ongoing contention between Egypt and Ethiopia, the Egyptian military has unknowingly captured and enslaved the Ethiopian king Amonasro, performed by baritone Brian Major, and his daughter, the princess Aida. Performed by the velvet-voiced soprano Michelle Johnson, Aida does not reveal her true identity, and is put to work in the Pharaoh’s palace. There she meets and falls madly in love with the young and eager Egyptian military commander, Radamès, performed by tenor Marc Heller. Radamès falls equally as hard for Aida, and although she is royalty of his country’s sworn enemy, he does not reveal her secret. As if the question of loyalty 22 slmag.net
to king and country isn’t enough inner turmoil for Radamès, the Pharaoh’s daughter, princess Amneris (performed by mezzo-soprano Laura Tucker), is enraptured with Radamès, but detects there is a rival for the love of the great warrior of her father’s household. Featuring more than 200 artists performing on stage, a highlight will be the famous triumphal march as Radamès parades his troops back into Egypt after victory over Ethiopia, which will showcase the trumpet section of The Ohio State University Marching Band, and also feature a procession of exotic animals from the Columbus Zoo. This special concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida will be sung as written in Italian, but don’t worry; English captions will be projected above the stage. With only two performances, don’t miss your opportunity to experience this spectacular collaboration of some of Columbus’ finest artistic talent, and warm up a cold winter’s night with the hot desert sun. Aida in Concert plays the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) on Friday, February 2, at 8pm, and Sunday, February 4, at 3pm. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), all Ticketmaster outlets, and www. ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (614) 469-0939 or (800) 745-3000. sl
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KIPP Columbus hosted its third annual Prove the Possible benefit on October 23rd at KIPP Columbus High, a new facility on the KIPP campus that opened in August of 2017. KIPP Columbus is a branch of the national Knowledge is Power Program, a national network of free, open enrollment public schools with the goal of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. Prove the Possible was attended by 300 people and raised more than $1 million for programming that helps get KIPPsters “to and through” college, adding to the organization’s goal of reaching 2,000 students by the end of the decade. As in years past, the benefit included a panel discussion about overcoming obstacles, featuring renowned former Ohio State University athletes Archie Griffin, Kirk Herbstreit, Michael Redd and Katie Smith. In addition to the panel, guests heard personal stories from a KIPP student and a KIPP Inspire Teaching Fellow. The evening came to a close with a special performance by KIPP Harmony under the direction of Harmony Project’s David Brown.
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On December 5th, Abigail and Leslie Wexner hosted over 450 guests at their New Albany home for the 16th annual Remarkable Evening to benefit the New Albany Community Foundation. Continuing the tradition of presenting accomplished and compelling thought leaders, the Foundation featured General Colin Powell, Four Star General in the U.S. Army, Retired; U.S. Secretary of State (2001-2005); Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993) and National Security Advisor (1987-1989). Powell was interviewed on stage by David Gergen, Professor of Public Service, Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and CNN senior political analyst. The Foundation also honored New Albany residents Barbara and Al Siemer as the 2017 recipients of the Jeanne and John G. McCoy Community Service Award. Established in 2004, the McCoy Award recognizes individuals and families who share the community engagement values exemplified by Mr. and Mrs. McCoy throughout their lives. As the founders of the Siemer Family Foundation and the Siemer Institute for Family Stability, Barbara and Al Siemer have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others, particularly families in crisis. The Siemer Institute currently operates in 50 cities throughout the U.S. and focuses on preventing family homelessness and school mobility, both of which are major barriers to student success. Mrs. Siemer also chaired the Foundation Board of Trustees, and the Siemers have been strong supporters of New Albany community causes.
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SHAKEN AND STIRRED SoCal provides the ultimate opportunity to experience the new power plant in Aston Martin’s acclaimed DB11 Written by Andre James
When James Bond is in a bind, more often than not he has relied on an Aston Martin to make his getaway. The quintessential Bond car, the 1963 DB5, debuted in Goldfinger (1964), came back the next year in Thunderball (1965), and made a triumphant return for both Casino Royale (2006) and Skyfall (2012); a testament to the lasting appeal of such a beautifully designed automobile. While other brands have found their way into 007’s repertoire from timeto-time, it is the Aston Martin to which he is inextricably linked. After spending a few days in sunny Southern California putting the new V8 variant of Aston Martin’s DB11 through its paces, I’d suggest that Mr. Bond add the luxury grand tourer to his stable for those days when he’s not thwarting the sinister plans of a multinational terrorist organization, but still wants to get back and forth to the grocery in suitable style. Embarking from our home base at Rancho Valencia Resort, we warmed up by meandering past the polo fields and horse
ranches of the San Dieguito Valley on our way to one of the country’s most scenic stretches of pavement: the Pacific Coast Highway. Being driven to distraction takes on a whole new meaning when you are behind the wheel of such an achingly beautiful coupe. As many Americans will concur, everything sounds better conveyed with a British accent, including the sound of the DB11’s AMG engine (Daimler AG, Mercedes’ parent company, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, owns five percent of Aston Martin). The engineering team at Aston Martin tailored the V8 engine perfectly for its application in the DB11, including new ECU software, reprogrammed throttle mapping, and bespoke air intake, exhaust and wet sump lubrication systems, so that the sounds emanating from the engine are the sweet midrange and high tones recognizable as an Aston, rather than the bass tones associated with AMG. slmag.net
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Producing 503BHP and 498 pound-feet of torque, 4.0-liter twinturbocharged V8 engine is able to propel the DB11 from 0-62mph in just 4.0-sec before topping out at 187mph (nearly identical with the V12). Modifications to the engine have resulted in a noticeable weight reduction over the V12, an optimized center of gravity, and greater mass centered within the wheelbase, all of which serve to enhance the GT’s feel of sporty agility and improve fuel efficiency. Cruising along at various speeds, the throttle response was immediate, gear shifts were expeditious, and in the Sport+ mode we were able to revel in the lovely engine sounds while the car remained in the lowest gear possible for extended periods. In spite of the sportiness, this is a car that still provides the comfortable ride indicative of a true grand tourer. Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer, Max Szwaj, commented: “As an engineer I find the DB11 a fascinating car. One with great depth of character and ability. I’m particularly proud that this car is the first to receive an engine supplied by our technical partner, Mercedes-AMG. Not least because thanks to the nature of our relationship with AMG, we have been given complete freedom to tailor this exceptional power unit so that it meets the particular needs and demands of an Aston Martin.” There are subtle visual differences between the V12 and V8 variants: a unique alloy wheel finish, dark headlamp bezels, and
a pair of bonnet vents instead of the quartet featured on the V12. These vents come in a choice of black or titanium-finish mesh, again different from that fitted to the twelve-cylinder variant. Inside, both V8 and V12 customers have the same standard equipment levels and the same dizzying array of color and trim options. One can also elect to enhance the specification of their car via the same Option Packs and Designer Specification packages offered for the V12, plus a suite of Q by Aston Martin Collection options. Aston Martin President and CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer said of the V8-engined DB11: “The DB11 is the most complete and sophisticated car Aston Martin has ever made. Now, with this new V8 engine option we have broadened its appeal by offering a car that will bring the DB11 to more customers around the world while still blessed with the exceptional performance and memorable character that sets Aston Martin apart from its rivals. Having driven the car during its development phase, it is not just the engine that has changed the character of the car, but also the resulting dynamic changes to create a remarkable GT car with its own distinct personality from the V12.” The V8-powered DB11 is on sale now with a recommended retail price from $198,995. sl slmag.net
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Dustin Johnson teeing off on the 17th hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at Sawgrass (May 13, 2017).
IT’S GOOD TO BE THE FAN From food trucks to luxe wine lounges, THE PLAYERS Championship is golf ’s coolest party. Written by Elise Hofer Shaw On May 9, 2017, more than 30,000 golf fans and their families gathered excitedly on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., for THE PLAYERS Championship’s Military Appreciation Ceremony. After standing for the National Anthem and a flyover by the 125th Fighter Wing of the Florida Air National Guard, a kickoff concert by Grammy Award-nominated and American Music Award-winning country crooner Sam Hunt set the tone for golf ’s unofficial fifth major that’s earned a reputation for being a cool experiential party—less golf clap and more thunderous applause. There literally isn’t a bad seat (or standing space) anywhere at TPC Sawgrass, and that’s the sheer genius of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course. When the course debuted in 1982, it was unique in the world of golf, having been exquisitely built by Pete and Alice Dye with the spectator in mind. In many ways, it was way ahead of its time, and improvements since have raised the bar on the PGA TOUR’s fan experience. In fact, consistent mounding renovations have been ongoing since 2006 and, in 2016, THE PLAYERS enhanced viewing with new mounds on 11 green, 12 tee, 15 green and a lowered mound on 4 tee. Better 38 slmag.net
still, the hospitality venues on the infamously challenging 17th hole became two-storied, creating yet another level of ticketed hospitality spaces for prime player viewing. As for the party scene, well, that’s evolved, too. In 2017, trend-forward food and beverage options abounded, and all with distinctive vibes. The Wine Lounge presented by William Hill Estate on 8 green had a Napa Valley-tasting-room feel for sophisticated palates, whereas the Blue Room VIP Lounge presented by Michelob ULTRA brought more of a nightclub energy with live DJ sets. A similar spectrum existed for dining: Located behind 11 green and 12 tee, Taste of JAX offered family-friendly flavors from four local Floridian restaurants (think Southern fusion and street fare), while Wine & Dine on 9 featured gourmet small plates prepared by Matthew Medure, one of Northeast Florida’s most renowned chefs. And then there was Trucks on 10, where five different food trucks convened for samplings of everything from brick-oven pizza to smokehouse-style ribs; Tacos on 12, for local restaurant Taco Lu’s tasty tacos; and even a smoothies station behind 17 green. But for a truly first-class experience all the way, THE PLAYERS Club access was the hot ticket.
THE PLAYERS Club is a highend, all-inclusive experience with private space on-site in the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse (shown here), on 17 tee and 18 green.
Premium cocktails, including the signature Sawgrass Splash, are served throughout the course.
The Wine Lounge presented by William Hill Estate
Fresh-rolled sushi is available daily in THE PLAYERS Club.
Grammy Award-nominee Sam Hunt preforming at the 2017 Military Appreciation Day ceremony.
During the tournament, the back lawn of the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse is reserved for THE PLAYERS Club ticket holders.
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Si Woo Kim of Korea teeing off on the 18th hole during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship (May 14, 2017) Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR
At last year’s championship, as the young South Korean Si Woo Kim shot 69 on the final day for 10-under 278 to win by three over Louis Oosthuizen and Ian Poulter, the crowd erupted from the most famous finishing stretch in golf: the Island Green 17th and the daunting par-4 18th. But if you were fortunate enough to have a PLAYERS Club ticket, vantages from private venues boasted the best views of the action. “THE PLAYERS continues to grow in stature for both our players and our fans. We strive to make our Stadium Pass the best value in golf, but in the past we lacked an ultra-high-end experience,” says Jared Rice, executive director of THE PLAYERS. “Two years ago we developed THE PLAYERS Club, an all-inclusive experience inside the clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass as well as private venues exclusively for THE PLAYERS Club ticket holders on 17 tee and 18 green. Since its inception, THE PLAYERS Club has become extremely popular for businesses development and those seeking a best-in-class experience. “THE PLAYERS Club combines spectacular on-course views of golf and exceptional customer service,” adds Rice. “Clients have access to delicious food, prepared by award-winning chefs, top-shelf 40 slmag.net
beverages and customizable RFID [radio frequency identification] tickets. The RFID tickets provide THE PLAYERS Club staff with information on each guest’s favorite foods and beverage items, as well as their favorite PGA TOUR players, allowing our team the opportunity to tailor the experience for every guest in the Club.” THE PLAYERS Club tickets cost $5,000 per person and are purchased on a weekly ticket basis—each weekly ticket consisting of individually issued tickets by tournament day and including a ticket Tuesday-Sunday. Tickets can be transferred each day to another individual. The best part about having THE PLAYERS Club access? Aside from being able to mingle with competitors in the tournament and their families? You can feel really good about shelling out $5K for the royal treatment: Proceeds from THE PLAYERS benefit Northeast Florida charities and have totaled more than $92 million since the event moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1977, including a record $8.7 million generated in 2017 and a goal to generate $50 million for youth-related charities by 2021. sl For more on THE PLAYERS Championship 2018 (May 8-13) and the surrounding area, visit theplayers.com or floridashistoriccoast.com. For THE PLAYERS Club 2018 tickets, visit pgatour.com/theplayersclub.
Peeking into The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens in St. Augustine.
Gourmet, all-natural ice pops from The Hyppo
St. Augustine Distillery is where in-the-kmow locals go for super premium, small batch spirits
MAKING THE MOST OF THE HISTORIC COAST After four days of championship golf—or for a fun break from the action—head down A1A to St. Augustine for some Spanish colonial charm. Here, tips on where to eat, stay and play in the oldest city on Florida’s Historic Coast.
IN GOOD SPIRITS Housed in a beautifully restored historic Ice Plant, St. Augustine Distillery’s handcrafted, small-batch spirits capture the taste and flavors of Florida. Whet your whistle with a Florida Mule and stay for a bite at the Ice Plant Bar. staugustinedistillery.com
STAY AWHILE With its wrought-iron finishes, fountains and period details, The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens blends contemporary luxuries and amenities with quaint touches and the personal service of a bed-and-breakfast. thecollectorinn.com
KEEPIN’ IT COOL No stroll through downtown St. Augustine is complete without popping into The Hyppo for one of its all-natural, gourmet ice pops. As the seasons change, so do the flavors, but all are made with fresh fruits, herbs and spices. Try the Strawberry Datil pop that gets its kick from the small hot pepper that’s indigenous to the area. thehyppo.com
LOCAL FLAVOR Billed as “innovative Southern fare for omnivores, herbivores and locavores,” The Floridian’s menu stars include Creole comfort foods and vibrant bowls like the Elton Salad (all-natural grilled chicken or the local fresh catch with roasted sweet potatoes, shredded carrots and sweet onions, zesty cabbage slaw, green beans and green-tomato salsa served over local lettuces and topped with a fried green tomato). thefloridianstaug.com
HISTORY CLASS A tour of the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, the Castillo de San Marcos, is a must. The large Spanish stone fortress was built more than 315 years ago to protect and defend Spain’s claims in the New World. It’s a National Monument and the oldest structure in St. Augustine—and the weaponry demonstrations are wicked cool. visitstaugustine.com
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Bibliotaph... Snow Business
Compiled by Victoria Chase
French photographer Laurent Baheux utilizes stunning black-and-white images to depict the world's most beautiful icy landscapes and the animals that inhabit them. Laurent Baheux - Ice is Black - hardcover, 192 pages, teNeues (teneues.com) Focusing on destination ski resorts in New England, the Rocky Mountains, the Far West, and southern Canada, this book examines the architecture of recreational skiing from the 1930s to 1990, showing how small, family-operated businesses evolved into the massive, theme-oriented, multipurpose ski establishments of today. Margaret Supplee Smith - American Ski Resort - Architecture, Style, Experience - hardcover, 352 pages, University of Oklahoma Press (oupress.com) Powder is the definitive guide to the best and most feared ski and snowboard runs on the planet, from classic runs in Chamoix, Whistler and Jackson Hole to more exotic locales like the Himalayas, the Altas Mountains and Sochi. Patrick Thorne - Powder: The Greatest Ski Runs on the Planet hardcover, 224 pages, Quercus (quercusbooks.co.uk)
Author Gabriella Le Breton has skied at more than 130 resorts around the globe. She takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the sport of skiing, from its founders and superstars and their equipment, to its influence on design and entertainment. Gabriella Le Breton - The Stylish Life: Skiing hardcover, 176 pages, teNeues (teneues.com)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Detailed, in-depth chapters cover more than 100 seasonal recipes for cold-weather cocktails. Stepby-step photos explain essential techniques like muddling, prepping garnishes and making ice molds. Maria Del Mar Sacasa - Winter Cocktails: Mulled Ciders, Hot Toddies, Punches, Pitchers, and Cocktail Party Snacks - hardcover, 160 pages, Random House (penguinrandomhouse.com)
A comprehensive look at snowboarding in the late 80s and early 90s, this book uses work from the best photographers of the era to document the lifestlye, fashion, and feats of athleticism that defined the decade. Alex Diamond Snow Beach: Snowboarding Style 86-96 - Hardcover, 176 pages, powerHouse Books (powerhousebooks.com)
With 125 recipes ranked by difficulty, 50 full-color photographs, and highaltitude cooking tips, this book is your go-to guide for making easy, satisfying and comforting winter meals, whether you're hitting the slopes or just dreaming of days in the lodge. Tina Anderson and Sarah Pinneo - The Ski House Cookbook: Warm Winter Dishes for Cold Weather Fun - hardcover, 192 pages, Clarkson Potter (crownpublishing.com)
A 2016 James Beard Award nominee, 2016 International Association of Culinary Professionals nominee for Best International Cookbook, and 2016 Arts of Eating Prize longlist finalist, this cookbook explores the rich cultural history and culinary traditions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Dare Goldstein - Fire + Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking - hardcover, 304 pages, Ten Speed Press (crownpublishing.com) Jeff Curtes is one of the world's most prolific snowboarding photographers, spending 20 years as Burton Snowboards' principal photographer. Curtes' compositions emphasize the lone individual soaring across awe-inspiring landscapes in an almost surreal and sometimes abstract figure/ground/sky relationship. Jeff Curtes, with introduction by Jake Burton - Chasing Epic: The Snowboard Photographs of Jeff Curtes - hardcover, 96 pages, Ammo Books (ammobooks.com)
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Of Note... Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it Glow
Compiled by Colin Dennis
Clockwise from top left: Preserved rose petal lamp ($550; rosemarie-schulz.eu), Crafted from non-flammable synthetic paper, the birds on Moooi's Perch Tree chandelier are illuminated by an LED light source ($28,630; moooi.com), Stray Dog Designs Serena chandelier in Bahaman Sea Blue ($1,200; straydogdesigns.com), Pakai table lamp from L'Objet ($750; l-objet.com), Herman Miller Nelson Pear Lotus Floor Lamp ($670; store.hermanmiller.com), Worlds Away Bridget green table lamp ($450; worlds' away.com), Pacific Beach table lamp from Bradburn Home ($685; bradburnhome.com), Besselink & Jones library light in distressed brass from Tod Carson Antiques and Lighting (price upon request; todcarson.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Innermost Beads Octo pendant light ($1,839; designmyworld.net), Uplight Group’s Metal Lux honors Murano’s craftsmen with its collection of chandeliers that have the same traditional lines and curves – but instead of glass, they’ve used metal. DEDALO is available in chrome, satin gold or white and as a chandelier, sconce or table lamp (price upon request; uplightgroup.com), Vixen jewelry chain chandelier from Corbett Lighting ($2,481; corbettlighting.com), Crafted of fiberglass with three projectors, the Acacia sculptural lamp by Albino Miranda is 15-feet-tall (price upon request; albinomiranda.pt).
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The ruins of a Roman pool are visible near the present day version at Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria.
SORRENTO SERENADE Living La Dolce Vita at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria Written by Bridget Williams Nearly everyone can cite an experience so sublime they are certain the vivid vignette will be permanently etched into their memory, and serve to warm the cockles of the heart whenever something triggers its happy resurgence. Forevermore, the bellowing chorus of O Sole Mio will bring forth goosebumps along with the remembrance of a magical early summer evening at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy. From our balcony of the Caruso Suite (named in honor of famed Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, who spent the last days of his life there in the spring of 1921), we admired the Gulf of Sorrento and beyond to the Bay of Naples, set ablaze from yet another spectacular sunset. Below us on the celebrated Vittoria Terrace–dramatically perched on the cliff’s edge, so that nothing stands between you and endless vistas of sea and sky–welldressed guests noshed canapés and sipped apéritifs. Suddenly, the clinking of glasses and the sullen siren-song of seagulls was usurped by the sound of music: the aforementioned and muchbeloved Neapolitan song, originally penned in 1898. At the urging of Guido Fiorentino, the hotel’s fifth-generation president, Marco Gargano, the front office manager, moved us to tears with his powerful rendition, which drew thunderous applause from everyone on the terrace, who were visibly craning their necks to discern the origin of the dulcet tones.
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Since 1834, the Fiorentino family has been providing oncein-a-lifetime experiences in what is (in my humble opinion) one of the most magical regions in Italy. There is a distinct sense of arrival once you leave the bustling city center at Piazza Tasso in Sorrento (as much a living and breathing city as tourist destination), and pass through the Art Nouveau entrance gate. A long allée of trees, some with sinewy branches drooping from their burden of ripe citrus fruits, terminates at the stately hotel. Surrounded by five-acres of lushly manicured gardens, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is comprised of a trio of distinct interconnected buildings resting atop Roman ruins (purported to be a villa belonging to Emperor Augustus). The hotel’s original building, Vittoria, was constructed in 1834 to accommodate Grand Tour travelers; it was the first modern hotel in the area and offered private bathrooms, a link to the harbor via a funicular railway created in a Roman tunnel, and electric lighting. Constructed in the second half of the 19th century and calling to mind a Swiss chalet, the design of the La Favorita building is an homage to Princess Maria Sofia of Wittelsbach, who married Francesco II of Borbone in 1858. It became known as Favorita after Maria Sofia’s sister, Elisabeth, the Empress of Austria (better known as Sissi), deemed it her favorite wing of the hotel.
The three-building layout of the hotel is most discernable from the water. Photo by Bridget Williams
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Inside, public and private spaces demonstrate the familiar hallmarks of opulent elegance common among beloved grand hotels throughout Europe: wood parquet and gleaming marble floors; paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries; fine furnishings from the Louis XVI, Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Biedermeier eras; finely executed frescoes and friezes; and ornate tapestries. The air may seem rarified, but the aura is much more relaxed. In the Art Nouveau-style Winter Garden for instance, you can sit on chairs designed by famed Italian architect Ernesto Basile (1857-1932). The same chairs can be found on display in the Musée D’Orsay in Paris, where they most definitely may not be sat upon. My room, No. 114, boasted a massive terrace with balustrade overlooking the water. Hand-painted walls and a perfect hodgepodge of antique furnishings lent the impression that I was lodging at the home of an affluent, eclectic nonna rather than a hotel, which is a purposeful intent. “When guests arrive, there is a strong feeling of being welcomed into a family home, because we treat each salon and bedroom as if it were a room in a house,” said Fiorentino, an affable and approachable host who took the reins of the family business in 2010. Since then, he has set forth on an ambitious plan to further elevate the property’s stature by obtaining a Michelin star, adding a new poolside restaurant and champagne bar, reducing the number of hotel rooms from 97 to 84, adding
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serviced garden apartments for extended stays, and converting a 19th century greenhouse on property to La Serra Spa. Of the 84 rooms, 42 are suites, with six of those being oneof-a-kind accommodations. The Caruso Suite has been maintained in the style of the 1920s, and retains Caruso’s piano, photographs and writing board. Other suites are either named for famous guests– Princess Margaret, Luciano Pavarotti and Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla–or have had famous guests (Sophia Loren stayed in the Aurora Junior Suite in 1984 while filming Qualcosa di Biondo). While posh enough for a princess, the true heart and soul of the property is its top-notch staff. Serving as a figurehead of sorts is head concierge Antonio Galano, who, although he doesn’t look it, has been employed by the hotel for forty years. His friendly “ciao bella” sendoff as I left for my excursions each day never failed to put a little extra pep in my step. The dining experience at Excelsior Vittoria is a thing of beauty, beginning with breakfast, which is served American buffet-style beneath a 19th century frescoed ceiling, which makes you feel as though you are dining in the nave of a basilica. You can enjoy pizza perfection poolside at The Orangerie bar and restaurant (open April-October). At night, the spot transforms into a chic tapas-style dining concept with specialty cocktails and an energetic soundtrack.
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Art Nouveau entrance gates
Sunset on the Vittoria Terrace
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Well-preserved frescos in the Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii
A monumental bronze by Igor Mitoraj on display among the ruins in Pompeii
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At Terrazza Bosquet, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant (awarded in 2014), the service is as polished as the gleaming harlequin-tiled marble floors. A prime example of their ability to elevate the expected to the extraordinary is the “white glove” bread service. Resembling a giant jewelry box on wheels, the mirrored lid of the bread box is opened to reveal an arrangement to rival a still-life masterpiece. There is a discernable playfulness interwoven throughout the tasting menu, featuring dishes with names like La Dolce Vita (marinated local fish with a vegetable bouquet) and Childhood Memories (a confection of chocolate sponge cake, orange cremoso and fleur de sel inspired by the chef ’s favorite childhood dessert). Each kitchen on property utilizes produce and citrus fruit grown on-site, and the harvest from the garden’s grove of olive trees allows for production of a proprietary olive oil. Perfect wine pairings are culled from a tufa stone cellar with a 9,500-bottle capacity; an opening in the cellar floor that is covered with Plexiglass provides a peek down into an ancient Roman well. Sorrento is an ideal base from which to explore the region’s many sights: bucolic countryside to the south, the Amalfi Coast to the east, Pompeii and Naples to the north, and Capri offshore. The hotel’s concierge team is constantly striving to be innovators in providing unique experiences. A newly added tour of Naples, based on the books of Elena Ferrante, brings the pages of her hugely popular novels to life. Pompeii is a history and architecture buff’s dream; the scale of the ruins, the brilliant frescoes, mosaic masterpieces and bodies frozen in casts of ash are indelible sights. Skip the traffic along the circuitous and clogged two-lane road that lines the Amalfi coastline and explore by water; the hotel
maintains several motorboats for private charter to engage in sightseeing, diving and snorkeling activities. Having experienced the crush of tourists inching up and down the narrow corridors in Positano, I much prefer the placid way the terraced buildings appear from the water. Be sure to stop for lunch at Maria Grazia in Nerano (a smaller and less touristy town than Positano); it has been one of Guido Fiorentino’s favorite restaurants since childhood. Extolled for their pasta with zucchini, Maria Grazia’s house-made limoncello is among the best I’ve sampled. If summer had a flavor, it would be their dessert of freshly-picked wild strawberries simply dressed with a dollop of whipped cream. Exploring Sorrento is as easy as ducking into the narrow cobblestone alleyways that splay off of Centro Storico (historic center) in search of souvenir treasures, most notably examples of marquetry the town is known for. Other sites of interest include the Museum Correale di Terranova for a rich assortment of 16th-19th century Neapolitan art and crafts; the Musei Bottega della Tarsia Lignea, an 18th century palace with frescoes and a collection of marquetry and art representative of the era; and, Basilica di Sant’ Antionio, the oldest church in town, dating to the 11th century. There are also a number of hiking trails on Mount Faito, which rewards trekkers with spectacular views of the surrounding area. The fact that the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria has been family owned from its inception imparts a special sense of place to what is already a very special place. Having your name added to their registry places you among the ranks of an esteemed list of guests who have reveled in the mystique of this historic hotel for more than 180 years. sl slmag.net
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Curating a Lifestyle: Destination Nashville
Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photo courtesy Jon Jenkins, The Nashville Show
Folk art, quilts, furniture, original painted surfaces, rich patina… if any of these things make you weak in the knees, then you are certain to fall in love at the 2018 Heart of Tennessee Antique Show, to be held from February 14 – 16, 2018 at the Wilson County Exposition Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, located just half an hour outside of Nashville. The Nashville area has long been a destination for history buffs and antique lovers with its museums, historic distilleries, rich musical heritage, and varied cityscape. There is something for everyone in this diverse region, including a burgeoning culinary scene, a plethora of local shops, and plenty of treasures to discover. The Nashville region’s central location and mild weather make it an ideal location to peruse hundreds of finds hailing from California to Maine. The 2018 Heart of Tennessee Antique Show brings together 54 exhibitors from over 20 states and Canada, and features an outstanding array of Americana, from jewelry to furniture and everything in-between. While only in its third year, this show has been growing rapidly under the careful guidance of organizer Kathy Bovard, who has transformed it
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from a simple show to a must-attend event that kicks off with an opening night including a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres for visitors to enjoy as they mingle with and peruse the offerings of exhibitors from across the country. Fresh from the Winter Antiques Show, Los Angeles-based Americana dealers American Garage will be exhibiting their carefully curated selection of dynamic folk art, including original trade signs. For paint enthusiasts, Jewett-Berdan Antiques from Maine will satisfy your craving for original painted surfaces in addition to fine folk art, textiles, and paintings. Midwesterners Tim and Charline Chambers of Missouri Plain Folk will be on hand to tempt you with their fresh folk finds, including an array of painted game boards (if you really want to be inspired, make sure to add their book, The Art Of The Game: A Collection Of Vintage Game Boards, to your 2018 reading list), finely woven baskets, painted signs, and folk art staples including firkins, mortars and pestles, and pantry boxes. The Heart of Tennessee Antique Show is the newest jewel in the trifecta of antique shows occurring in the Nashville
area during the second week in February, including the now venerable Nashville Show, held at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds (formerly the Tailgate-Music Valley Antique Show, tailgateantiqueshow.com), with a more than 30-year history delighting Americana collectors. Among the 140 exhibitors who will be on hand include Ted and Jennifer Fuehr of American Spirit Antiques, specializing in antique American furniture, folk art, leather bound books, and a fine assortment of decorative arts including boxes, ceramics, and glassware. Stephen Score, Inc. of Boston, MA specializes in 18th through early 20th century American Folk Art, offering original yet freshly contemporary paintings, furniture, sculpture, and textiles. The Nashville Show also boasts a Vintage Marketplace, showcasing contemporary artisans breathing new life into historical forms and designs and will be held from February 15-18, 2018. In Nashville’s spirit of abundance, collectors will delight in a third event, the Fiddlers Antiques Show, held at the Fiddler’s Inn, across from the Opryland Hotel in Nashville
(fiddlersantiquesshow.com/). The event features more than 50 exhibitors with a vast selection of Americana, including country, primitives, folk art, and traditional furniture and accessories, in addition to fine art, textiles, jewelry, collectibles, vintage goods, and more. Individual hotel rooms are transformed into antique suites, creating an immersive shopping experience. The Fiddler’s Antiques Show will be held from February 14-17, 2018, and is just a 15-minute drive to the Nashville Show and a 34-minute drive via I-40W to the Heart of Tennessee Antique Show. As the glimmer of the holidays begins to fade and winter’s chill seems unending, let the warm glow of Nashville’s soulful heart usher you into a new year as over 200 dealers descend upon this remarkable region to create a collector’s dream come true. In 2018, resolve to savor the details, connect with your passions, and surround yourself with beauty – there’s no better place to begin than Nashville. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.
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Clockwise from top left: 1.State Makal pump ($118; nordstrom.com), John Hardy men's Naga bracelet ($1,495; johnhardy.com), Marta Dress from Cinq Ă Sept ($465; cinqasept. nyc), Lydia Courteille koi earrings with rubies, yellow and blue sapphires, tsavorites, ice jade and hauynites (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com), Toile Indienne Mughal Florals Lattice silk cushion (toileindienne.com), Wendy Yue Haute Joaillerie ring (price upon request; wendyyue.com), Vince Camuto Savilla pump ($99; vincecamuto.com), Alex Solider Festive Drops earrings ($690; alexsoldier.com), Tamara Comolli Candy chandelier earrings in 18K gold with precious stones ($7,390; tamaracomolli.com), To commemorate the 10th anniversary of its Ginza boutique, this past October Breguet unveiled the first piece of a 10-piece series created for the Japan market. The Breguet 5176 "Ginza Anniversary" is presented in a 38mm diameter white gold case, blue "Grand Feu" enamel dial with platinum-coated numerals and rhodium-plated hands (price upon request; breguet.com), Lele Curio hand-painted silk jewelry box (lalacurio.com). Opposite page: Desigual spring/summer 2018 looks from New York Fashion Week (desigual.com).
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The Range Rover Velar was designed and engineered with an unwavering belief that less is more Written by Andre James The original Range Rover was launched in 1970; 47 years later, the Velar, the fourth member of the Range Rover family, was unveiled. Derived from the Latin ‘velare’ meaning to veil or cover, the inspiration of the moniker dates back to the first Range Rover prototypes kept under wraps in the 1960s. “We call the Velar the avant-garde Range Rover,” said Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern. “It brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. The Range Rover Velar changes everything.” Created as a clean sheet utilizing Jaguar Land Rover's lightweight aluminum architecture, the mid-size SUV is designed to bridge the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. The Velar is defined by a visually reductive approach in its design; a continuous waistline rises through to the taut tapered lines of the rear, and a generous 113.15-inch wheelbase contributes significantly to both its elegant design and spacious interior. Pivotal to the contemporary design of the Velar are the full LED headlights (the slenderest ever to appear on a production Land Rover), flush deployable door handles, and
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available Burnished Copper detailing on the hood vents, front bumper blades, and fender vents. The spirit of reductionism also applies to the interior, which serves to create a streamlined sanctuary optimized for both operator and occupants. Integral to the enhanced driving experience is a suite of consumer technologies that work in tandem to function as a built- in technology butler. The nexus of the suite is an all-new, cutting-edge infotainment system called InControl Touch Pro Duo, featuring two 10-inch screens integrated seamlessly behind hidden-until-lit surfaces. Advanced consumer technology is also reflected in the use of trend setting materials in the cabin, such as an optional sustainable, premium textile seat material as an alternative to leather. The Dapple Grey material was developed together with Kvadrat, a leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles in Europe, and is complemented with Suedecloth inserts available in Ebony or Light Oyster. Exceptional performance is delivered via three available diesel and gasoline powertrains, all matched to a smooth-shifting
ZF eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift controls and all-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics. Offered for the first time on a Land Rover model is a fourcylinder Ingenium diesel engine that delivers high levels of torque from low engine speeds to ensure excellent on-demand responsiveness and acceleration. The model’s fuel efficiency leader, acceleration from 0-60mph takes 8.4 seconds. The Velar represents one of the first applications for the new Jaguar Land Rover 2.0-liter four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine, designed with an integrated exhaust manifold and a twinscroll turbocharger to deliver smooth, refined performance. This 247HP variant makes the 0-60mph sprint in 6.4 seconds. An even more powerful, 380HP supercharged V6 gasoline engine combines sports car performance with a unique soundtrack and enables the Velar to accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in only 5.3 seconds before reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 155 mph. The Range Rover Velar and Velar R-Dynamic range is comprised of four selectively available specifications including Standard, S, SE or HSE, with three powertrain options depending
on trim. Customers can also specify Black and Premium Exterior Packs for an even more distinguished appearance. Most exclusive of all will be the Velar First Edition. Limited to approximately 500 units in the U.S. and available for one model year only, the Velar First Edition is powered solely by the 380HP 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine and features a wealth of extra features as standard, including a full extended leather interior, as well as a copper weave carbon fiber trim finisher to complement the perforated Windsor leather seats finished in two tone Light Oyster/Ebony, a 1,600W Meridian Signature Sound System, and special 22-inch Split-Spoke wheels with diamond-turned finish. First Edition models are available exclusively in one of three colors; Corris Grey, Silicon Silver, or Flux Silver– a unique added cost satin finish exclusive to the First Edition, which will be meticulously hand-sprayed at Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations’ Oxford Road Technical Centre in the UK. “Velar is now the compelling, stand-out design in its class, showcasing perfectly optimized volume, powerful, taut surfaces and a stunning silhouette,” said McGovern. Pricing for the Velar begins at $49,900 (landroverusa.com). sl
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NO SHELL UNTURNED Exploring all that the island of Curaçao has to offer Written by Caylee Matthews
Beachfront pool suite at Baoase
Curaçao rewards the curious. Located in the Dutch Antilles, it is the largest and most rugged of the ‘ABC islands’ (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao). Some of its gems, such as the famed UNESCOprotected, pastel-hued colonial buildings that line the waterfront in its capital city of Willemstad, are easy to come by. Discovering others is a bit like hunting for treasure in an off-the-beaten-path antique store. If you are willing to put in the effort, there are scores of interesting personalities and places to be found. Tucked rather nondescript along a residential street just a five-minute drive from Willemstad, Baoase, the island’s only five-star resort, fits the theme of finding the extraordinary in the unexpected. Originally built by Ad Van Der Valk as a show of affection for his wife Bibi Rutten (the name ‘Baoase’ is a Dutch play on words to mean ‘B and A’s oasis’), the couple decided relatively quickly that the site was too special to be limited to a few get-togethers for family and friends throughout the year. They increased the number of guest accommodations to 23 luxury suites and villas and built an island to serve as a surf break, which created a tranquil private lagoon for swimming. 60 slmag.net
Jesse Zahn-Van der Valk, Ad’s daughter who now serves as Baoase’s co-general manager with her husband Jesse, said she and her siblings were initially skeptical of their father’s plans. “We called him the ‘cowboy of the Caribbean’ and thought he’d be better off throwing money into the ocean,” she said with a laugh. Possessing an ideal blend of genuine warmth with a perfectionist’s eye, Jesse has her sights squarely focused on catapulting Baoase into the ranks of the world’s top beachfront resorts. There is a discernable Balinese influence throughout the entirety of the property. Several guest rooms are oriented around a meandering freeform infinity pool; the remainder are free-standing oceanfront villas with private plunge pools. The lushly landscaped grounds are dotted with Asian art. Our beachfront pool suite presented an eclectic mix of old-meets-new: tall carved Balinese painted panels and doors with a lovely patina adorning the walls near the entry and bathroom were intriguingly juxtaposed with electric blue LED accent lighting on the ceiling above the bed. Both the shower and stone soaking tub were located in a walled courtyard; a covered patio with dining table and wet bar adjacent to the private plunge pool was an ideal site for a romantic multicourse hot stone dinner one evening.
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The UNESCO-protected waterfront in Willemstad
Lounge chairs and cabanas dot the white sand crescentshaped beach that rings the lagoon. Beach butlers are on hand to bring refreshments or assist with complimentary watersports and snorkeling gear. Spa services are available in a private beach gazebo or in-room. Serving three meals daily, Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant is under the direction of Chef Rene Koop. Reflecting the property’s Far East bent, the menu is a melding of primarily French and Asian traditions, with a sprinkling of influences from other international cuisines. At dinner, both a la carte and chef ’s tasting menus are offered; Sundays are designated as Asian Night, with fresh sushi and Asian bites. For an extra-special dining experience, book a private candlelit dinner in a beachfront gazebo. Renting a car is a must to fully explore everything the island has to offer. In nearby Willemstad, top sights include the floating Queen Emma Bridge that connects the Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods. Near the waterfront, the 19th century Rif Fort is now a shopping center. Vendors sail 42 miles from Venezuela to hawk produce and fish at the floating market. Sanctioned street art is prevalent and adds to the colorful cityscape. Grab a drink at Luke’s Bar (curacaotodo.com), the first establishment solely
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dedicated to craft cocktails, before heading to dinner and latenight dancing in the trendy Pietermaai Smal historic district. Further afoot, one of my favorite unexpected stops was a curious medicinal garden carefully cultivated in the arid environs by Dinah Veeris. Discouraged to see that herbal traditions were slowly disappearing on the island, she left her teaching job in the 1980s and devoted herself to herbal medicine, learning all that she could about local remedies and buying a one-acre parcel that is now home to 300 different plant species. The property was opened to the public in 1991 as Den Paradera, which means “the place where you feel at home.” Dinah, whose smooth skin and enviable cheekbones belie her 70-somethingness, is now a highly sought-after expert who maintains a rigorous schedule of speaking engagements around the globe, so it is a treat if you’re lucky enough to get a tour of the garden with her. A modern-day medicine woman, as we walked, she plucked off a leaf here or a twig there, while relaying stories of treating asthma or a toothache. Most interesting was her method of reviving ailing plants: she removes them from the earth and places them in a special hammock, where she will rock them while singing songs purported to nurse them back to health (dinahveeris.com).
Deconstructed gazpacho at Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant
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Beach butler at Baoase
Shete Boka National Park
Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant
Upscale beachgoers congregate at Jan Thiel Beach, which offers four beachfront restaurants, beach tennis, scuba outfitters, shopping, and a lively nightlife scene (janthielbeach.com). Further afoot on the undeveloped western windward coast are the picturesque Grote Knip and smaller Klein Knip public beaches. Popular with locals, children often line the rocky cliffs that protect the coves, goading one another to take the plunge into the azure waters. There are scores of other beaches dotting the island, varying in terrain, size and available facilities, allowing you to spend a day scouting out your favorite. Also located on the island’s western side (about 40 minutes from Willemstad) is Christoffel Park, Curaçao’s largest national park (christoffelpark.org). Created by the government’s purchase of three former plantations, the site is home to wild orchids and other plant and animal species (such as the endangered Curaçao whitetailed deer) rarely seen elsewhere on the island. There are eight hiking trails, including one that leads to the summit of Christoffel Mountain. Topping out at 1,230 feet, it is the island’s highest point (allow a minimum of two hours and bring plenty of water). 64 slmag.net
Adjoining Christoffel Park, Shete Boka National Park (shetebokapark.org) is named for the dramatic coves sculpted in the limestone by the pounding surf along this six-mile stretch of rugged coastline. Hiking along the trail that follows the cliff line from Boka Tabla to Boka Pistol, the rocky landscape feels almost lunar, with the exception of powerful waves that make a thundering sound as they continue their work. There are various access points to explore caves and quiet inlets, the latter serving as sea-turtle nesting grounds. After you’ve worked up an appetite, Karakter Restaurant in the Coral Estates neighborhood (karaktercuracao.com), Landhuis Daniel, located in one of the oldest plantation houses of Curaçao (landhuisdaniel.com), and Jaanchies Restaurant (in operation for 60 years and the best place to try iguana), are all worthwhile stops for lunch or dinner. My stay on Curaçao was unlike any other island sojourn in recent memory. From the polished perfection of a private toes-inthe-sand dinner at Baoase, to sharing the sea and sand with locals at primitive Jeremi beach, our dedication to leaving no shell unturned allowed us to experience much of what the island has to offer. sl
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BalletMet 40 Years Young
Written by Sue Nutter / Photography courtesy BalletMet Few art forms can feel as daunting to a layperson as dance - and, for some reason, specifically ballet. But Columbus’ professional ballet company, BalletMet has been working to change that. Their secret weapon is to create beautiful art. “I have never taken dance; really knew nothing about dance, except that I enjoyed it,” explains Sue Porter, BalletMet’s unlikely executive director since August of 2015. A self-proclaimed reformed ballet neophyte, Porter left a 30 year career as an attorney in one of Columbus’ major law firms to help to bring the underappreciated art form to the front of the arts scene in Columbus. “Ballet is one of those things that can surprise you,” says BalletMet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. “People who experience ballet for the first time are often taken aback by how much they truly enjoyed the art form.” Turning neophytes into enthusiasts is the end game for Liang, Porter and their passionate team at BalletMet.
Michael Sayre and Grace-Anne Powers in Edwaard Liang’s Airavata, a ballet that put dancers under a rain of water.
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The Nutcracker also celebrated its 40th anniversary season in Columbus. BalletMet dancers performed 17 shows at the Ohio Theatre.
Just over forty years ago, Ballet Metropolitan was operating as an amateur organization above a bagel shop when Columbus leaders recommended that professional dance would enhance the burgeoning art offerings in the community. With a generous $200,000 gift from the Battelle Memorial Institute Foundation, the small ballet company made the transition to pro, and its first Nutcracker was performed at the Ohio Theatre (in collaboration with the Symphony) in 1978. Under the direction of acclaimed artistic director Edwaard Liang (only the fifth in company history), BalletMet recently performed the Tchaikovsky classic for an estimated 30,000 patrons. With a season running from fall to spring, BalletMet is midway through the company’s 40th season. Yes, every holiday The Nutcracker takes center stage – literally, and is usually what comes to mind when the word “ballet” is mentioned. While the Christmas standard is truly a spectacle, a tradition, and a marvelous way to experience ballet for the first time, the BalletMet team want you to know that there is so, so much more to BalletMet than sugarplum fairies. BalletMet’s company is classically trained but they perform all manner of works from traditional to contemporary, and the (relatively) young organization remains big on collaboration. In October, BalletMet and The Ohio State University Department 68 slmag.net
of Dance (in association with the Wexner Center for the Arts) performed four groundbreaking and critically acclaimed works in an event called Parallel Connections. For the unique presentation, BalletMet performed James Kudelka’s Man in Black (an homage set to the music of Johnny Cash) and the mysterious Slingerland by Wexner Prize Winning choreographer, William Forsythe; while the OSU Department of Dance presented MinEvent (by another recipient of the prestigious Wexner Prize, Merce Cunningham). As a finale, the students and professionals joined forces for the exuberant Ohad Naharin work, Minus 16. “BalletMet loved working with OSU’s dance company,” Liang states, “But we also understand drawing people to productions like this can be a challenge.” Being innovative and thinking outside of the dance studio has been key to doing just that. In an effort to bring the community to ballet, BalletMet has taken ballet into the community. “The company held an outdoor rehearsal last year at the Columbus Commons,” Porter explains. “We called it “Beer and Ballet”, and it was both fun and successful.” For patrons interested in a finer food and wine pairing, “Dine with the Artists” nights are offered before many shows and feature an opportunity to go “behind the scenes” for an intimate dinner with local and visiting artists before attending a performance on the same night.
Tulsa Ballet’s Tomoka Kawazoe as Dorothy in Edwaard Liang’s Dorothy and the Prince of Oz.
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Tulsa Ballet premieres Edwaard Liang’s Dorothy and the Prince of Oz, a collaboration with BalletMet. The Columbus company will perform the work in May to close out its 40th anniversary season.
BalletMet dancers perform Ma Cong’s Ershter Vals in the company’s Performance Space, an intimate black box theater.
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To kick off its 40th anniversary season, BalletMet collaborated with The Ohio State University Department of Dance and the Wexner Center for the Arts to perform Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16.
BalletMet company dancers Lisset Santander and Jarrett Reimers perform the Arabian scene in The Nutcracker.
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BalletMet company dancers perform Edwaard Liang’s The Silence Between…
BalletMet also believes in exposing children to ballet at every opportunity. They host “Morning at the Ballet” for area school children, giving busloads of young people the opportunity to experience ballet up close. “Many times this program is a child’s first experience in this kind of theater,” Porter states. “They ask if they are going to see a movie, and when they are told, ‘No, you are going to see a live performance’ their eyes just light up,” Porter says with a smile. Giving away thousands of tickets each year to bring both young and not-so-young audiences to their performances, Porter and BalletMet hope to foster a love for ballet by making ballet accessible. In November the company presented Front Row: A Collection of Short Ballets which offered up smaller bites of ballet at a time. Tour de Force: A Collection of Short Ballets will be held this spring with the same intent. The triple-bill of avant-garde works by commanding choreographers George Balanchine (Rubies, produced in 1967 and set to a jazzy Stravinsky score), Jerome Robbins (Interplay, a one-act ballet that debuted in 1945), and BalletMet’s own Edwaard Liang (The Art of War, featuring dancers as warriors and rounding out the electrifying and imaginative show). These snippets of ballet are a fantastic segway to the larger productions presented by BalletMet in 2018, including Giselle (the haunting tale of a peasant girl’s quest for love, at the Davidson Theatre in February) and Dorothy and the Prince of Oz - the muchanticipated collaboration with the Tulsa Ballet coming to the Ohio Theatre in May. “The collaboration with Tulsa was three years in the making,” Liang explains. “New York City-based puppeteer, Basil Twist, who was named a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient in 2015 did the 72 slmag.net
set - and yes, puppets are involved in the performance. And the costumes! What spectacular costumes. Tulsa premiered this work last Spring, and it was just amazing.” “Such collaboration made creating this brand new work possible,”Liang explains. “We probably could not have done this on our own.” Staff from both companies were intricately involved - everyone from both companies worked together to the same end. The result is a work of fantastic proportions, reflecting a sophisticated artistic program born from the hard work and dedication of the BalletMet and Tulsa teams. “BalletMet is just such a wonderful entity. Our company of dancers is stellar. They are such athletes. Our Dance Academy develops and trains young people who desire to dance. Edwaard, is cutting edge and has built a reputation as an extremely talented choreographer, traveling all over the world bringing his experiences to BalletMet,” Porter asserts. “At the heart of it all is this desire at BalletMet to show those in Columbus, and throughout Ohio and beyond the incredible work that can be created with all the elements we have at hand. Being world class is our goal,” Liang states. “Dance moves the soul, and through movement and music beauty is born. Experiencing this by watching a live event; it can be life-changing.” Porter adds with a smile, “I love what I do. I am the luckiest person in the world, and I am so excited to play a part in bringing the community to dance and dance to the community.” Don’t miss the incredible wrap up of this 40th magnificent season of BalletMet. For more information on show times and tickets, visit balletmet.org. sl
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Columbus’ favorite band was back again for the 3rd Annual Rock Hall Roadshow, presented by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in collaboration with Shadowbox Live with support from the Columbus Partnership. Three Columbus Partnership members – Nick Akins of AEP on drums, George Barrett of Cardinal Health on guitar, keyboard and vocals and Michael Drake of The Ohio State University on guitar – performed in front of 150 civic and corporate leaders who all share a love of rock and roll. CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Greg Harris, on guitar and special guest Jorma Kaukonen, 1996 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, joined these Columbus rock stars. Bringing awareness to Rolling Stone: 50 Years and Summer of Love, two current exhibits on display at the museum, the night culminated with an after party sponsored by BakerHostetler. Photos Courtesy Lorn Spolter and Kevin Fitzsimons.
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JEFFERSON SERIES WITH CHARLES OSGOOD
The New Albany Community Foundation kicked off the fifth season of its Jefferson Series with Emmy Award-winning news anchor and author, Charles Osgood. The treasured American television personality, who hosted CBS Sunday Morning for 22 years, took the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Centerstage in front of a sold-out audience, sharing personal narratives and his love for playing the piano. Osgood’s visit to New Albany was especially exciting as he recently received an Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 38th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York City earlier in October. Earlier that day, Osgood spoke to over 550 students and faculty from 16 central Ohio high schools. His appearance was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Donna & Nick Akins Fund, Karen & Irving Dennis Family Fund, Christine & Jeffrey Rodek Fund, Lynne & Steve Smith Family Fund, Leslie H. Wexner Jefferson Series Fund, Abercrombie & Fitch, Conway Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Beatrice Wolper, Trustee, AT&T and Bob-Boyd Lincoln of Columbus.
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LOCAL MATTERS HARVEST BALL
The Local Matters Harvest Ball, presented by Columbia Gas of Ohio, was held at the High Line Car House on September 22, 2017. The event was chaired by Local Matters Board Member Judy Tansky, of Tansky Sawmill Toyota, and the VIP pre-event was chaired by Rosalind and Gregg Berhalter of Columbus Crew SC. Over 350 guests in attendance at the Harvest Ball raised more than $145,000 to support Local Matters' programs that work to create healthy communities through food education, access and advocacy. The more than $52,000 in contributions given during the fund a need will support Local Matters’ efforts to increase the depth and breadth of their programming in Columbus and beyond.
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COSI DINOSAURS LAUNCH
Nearly 300 central Ohio civic and community leaders philanthropists and elected officials joined the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) to celebrate the opening of the American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) Dinosaur Gallery, which opened to the public on November 18. This 20,000 s.f. permanent gallery at COSI will feature interactive and educational experiences for guests of all ages as well as specimens from AMNH’s world-class collections. A life-size model of a massive Tyrannosaurus rex greets guests as they enter this one-of-a-kind experience brought about by a unique partnership with AMNH. In addition to Dinosaurs, COSI will have an ongoing relationship with AMNH that will include traveling exhibitions with the first, Traveling the Silk Road, opening at COSI in the first quarter of 2018. To learn more on this exhibit, please visit cosi.org/exhibits/dinos.
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41 W. 3rd Avenue SHORT NORTH/ITALIAN VILLAGE
There has never been a finer renovation in a better location in the heart of German Village. This home is simply stunning and executed with some of the finest finishes for perfection, from gorgeous French oak flooring, 10 foot ceilings, fabulous baths and a kitchen that is to die for. Spaces feel contemporary in style with traditional appointments blended beautifully creating living spaces with style and elegance. The current owners completed a lower level media room, bath and bar that are exceptional. 2-car garage!
Classic 3-story brick Italianate on a rare double lot overlooking Schiller Park with a 2-car attached garage. Upgrades include a newer kitchen with floor to ceiling cabinets, huge entertainment island, granite surfaces and SS appliances. All new 3.5 gorgeous baths done in Italian marbles—perfection! Beautiful hardwood floors and crown moldings throughout first floor and new carpet throughout second and third floors. Attached garage plus gated off street parking for additional cars.
$1,169,500
This stunning home is ideally located off Schiller Park on one of the most picturesque streets in German Village. Originally a double - this expansive town house exudes architectural style both inside and out and is often admired for its extraordinary curb appeal. Features include beautiful wood floors, exposed brick walls, multiple fireplaces - all creating an elegant, gracious opportunity for living urban at its very best. Additional features include a large heated in-ground pool surrounded by expansive terracing and landscaping, 2-car garage and gated driveway.
$1,495,000
One of the finest historic properties in Columbus & certainly Victorian Village - this grand home is appointed w/exquisite architectural details including fabulous woodwork, a gracious entry hall w/a lovely staircase, expansive parlor w/fireplace, bookcase lined library along w/a lovely dining room - all w/high ceilings. The current owners have completed an extensive remodel of the kitchen & family room now appointed w/Carrara marble floors/counters & top of the line appliances. This property includes an attached guest apartment ideal for a nanny or housekeeper plus the original carriage house now houses 2 fabulous new apartments plus there is 4 garage spaces.
177 E. Beck Street | Columbus, OH 43206 | 614.255.0600 | realtors@vutech-ruff.com
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TASTE THE FUTURE
Over 1,500 attendees descended upon Taste the Future this year, an annual premier culinary event supporting student scholarships and services at Columbus State Community College. This year, the festival honored Cameron Mitchell Restaurants for the company’s incredible success and continued close ties to Columbus State. Hosted on Columbus State’s campus, attendees enjoyed food from over 50 restaurants and listened to live music while raising more than $237,000 for the Columbus State Community College Foundation.
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1) Brian Hinshaw, Carol Kizer, Hartmut Handke 2) Rich Rosen, Dale Heydlauff 3) Dr. David Harrison, Keith B. Key, Pam Bishop, Cameron Mitchell, David Miller 4) Doug Kridler, Michael Bongiorno 5) David Miller, Cameron Mitchell 6) Dianne Radigan, Dan Sharpe, Laura MacDonald 7) Kristen Hinshaw, Molly Mitchell, Caroline Brown, Mary Burgess, Angie Everet 8) Ron Seiffert, Sally Hackett, Andy Hackett, Marlo Tannous, Bob Tannous
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DR. LISA COURTICE
10 Things I Cannot Live Without Just under one year ago, Lisa Courtice left her position as executive vice president and leader of community research and grants management of The Columbus Foundation (the 8th largest community foundation in the country) to become the president and CEO of United Way of Central Ohio, one of the largest United Way organizations in the United States with more than 80,000 donors and volunteers. A PhD psychologist with more than twenty-five years of experience working in nonprofit leadership, Dr. Courtice has served for over ten years as the CEO, Co-CEO and clinical director of agencies directly providing services to those living in poverty in Ohio, including leadership positions at Columbus School for Girls, the Childhood League Center, Center for New Directions, and the Clinic for Child Study and Family Therapy in Akron. As respected for her incredible warmth and compassion as her expertise, Dr. Courtice shares the 10 things she cannot live without: 1. My education, both formal and informal. It's a lifelong asset and one of the few things in life that can never be taken away. 2. Audiobooks allow me to keep up with my "reading". Autobiographies and biographies are my favorites. Current book: Option B by Cheryl Sandberg and Alan Grant. 84 slmag.net
3. Periods of quiet retreat that includes time to recharge my batteries. A favorite place is on Chautauqua Lake in western New York. 4. California chardonnay. 5. Marshaling resources to strengthen the nonprofit sector. Columbus has many strong organizations caring for people who are disadvantaged and disenfranchised. They are deserving of the community's full support. 6. Brainstorming with others. This is one of the most effective ways I know to advance the spontaneous expression of creativity and to develop strategies for improving the community. 7. They bring joy to my life, my family has had five Cavalier King Charles and two Newfoundlands. We currently have a rescue from Cause for Canines. She was named Frosty because was found on Christmas eve; freezing with her newborn litter mates in a cardboard box on a Columbus street corner. 8. Salmon. It's a rare day when at least one meal doesn't includes salmon. And my good cholesterol is thriving! 9. Social media. I value the ease of communication to share the good work of community leaders and lift up needs in Columbus. 10. My family. It's nontraditional and it's awesome. I am blessed. sl
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