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on the cover: Making Spirits Bright Tom Stasi by Please Photo by Brooke Shanesy

A Glass Act

Time(less) Machine

Of Note...The Big Chill

Bibliotaph... Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking

Magical Mahekal

Cupid Shuffle

Wonderment in the Wilderness

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Making Spirits Bright

Philanthropy Profile: Holocaust & Humanity Center finds new home

Philanthropy Profile: People Working Cooperatively

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As I sit writing this particular letter with the Holidays on the horizon and the bitter cold starting to finally clasp its hands around us, the only thing I feel really urged to do is hunker down and take a cozy snooze or read a great book. What’s surprising, is that this is normally the time of year when individuals feel moved to do the opposite, to get up get out and get moving. Health, fitness, personal improvement and changes are always going through our minds, New Year new and better you. In our current location with temperatures slowly falling, that is an idea far from anything I would personally be interested in at the moment. What most of these New Years Resolutions revolve around are changes, mostly health related, for the ‘better’. However, I think it doesn’t always have to be health focused. What about a new resolution to try all the wines on the spectator top 20 list, or every cocktail in our feature this issue? Or a New Years resolution to try a new restaurant every other week or cook a new recipe. Or making sure to keep up with old high school or college friends on a monthly basis. Let me emphasize, all of these things are easily accomplished without strenuous activity or long periods of exposure to outdoor cold conditions, and can bring an equal amount of joy. As it turns out, those happen to be a few ideas I am tossing around myself. To fully take on a resolution, remember it is best to engage in goal setting. Success can come a lot easier if you have specific goals to reach and also keep track of that progress. Small goals each month will become routine and lead to a better you. So pick up that phone and call an old friend, or pop open a bottle of wine, but whatever you do, do it in a meaningful and successful way this year.

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Just in inside the front door is a unique display of hundreds of pieces of cut glass in various sizes and shapes.

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A GLASS ACT

Interior Designer David Millett draws his interior inspiration for an Indian Hill home from a world-class collection of cut glass Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Eric Williams

Mary Kubicki found inspiration for the wide floating cast stone staircase that gently winds to the lower level in a magazine. The petal-like balustrades were custom crafted by Chicago artisans.

Nestled in the hills of Indian Hill lays a 22,000-square-foot 5 bedroom, 7 and 2 ½ bath, 5-acre estate, a longtime general contractor’s and his wife’s joie de vivre. As can be expected with a unique project of this scale, several unexpected setbacks prompted a reworking of the plan, during which time the homeowners called in long-time friend and interior designer David A. Millett to reconfigure aspects of the exterior and interior. A fringe benefit of their 30+ year friendship was that Millett already had an intimate knowledge of the homeowner’s tastes and knew that the best place to look for inspiration was one of the homeowners’ passions: collecting cut glass and art. A collector himself, Millett commissioned BeauVerre ~ Riordan Stained Glass Studio to create the triple faceted glass entry door. The pattern in the circular window above the door was designed to mimic the bottom of a cut glass bowl.

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Inside, at the client’s behest, the color palette is subdued and neutral, relying on changes in pattern and texture to provide depth and interest. The public rooms on the main level (dining, living, kitchen and conversation areas) are open to one another, which provided a distinct challenge for creating a cohesive design that also incorporated the homeowner’s varied collection of statuary, art and antiques. “This project was fun because of the scale,” said Millett. “We were able to be creative with the large open floor plan by spreading out the client’s signature art pieces. We then grouped various furniture settings around the art creating vignettes for resting, dining, or entertaining.” To keep beige from becoming boring, Millett focused on the details, choosing touches of color and shine in unexpected places, such as silver leaf wallpaper in a circular ceiling alcove above the center hall table or pleated wallpaper from Romo to add textural interest. Given prime placement just inside the front door is a wall of thick clear crystal glass shelving - constructed with vertical supports that are also made of glass - that is used to display hundreds of pieces of cut glass in various sizes and shapes. A sitting area in front of the display allows one to stop and admire the delicate forms. The dining room is set off from the rest of the rooms via cast-stone columns. The Italian-made dining table with gilded 24 slmag.net

accents accommodates 12 without the need for a center support. A subdued floral in silk from Schumacher was used for the dining chairs. The shape of an oval rug underfoot mirrors the ceiling alcove, which has been adorned with crystallized damask wallpaper that looks particularly lovely when subtly illuminated at night. Such paper treatments are a signature design element used throughout the home. “They don’t distract from the rest of the room. But the eye will travel there anyway, and it becomes an unexpected treat,” said Millett. Moving further into the heart of the home, one passes by a lifesized wax figure of a concert pianist that appears to be tickling the ivories of an ivory Steinway concert grand piano that Millett found in Sarasota and had refinished from traditional ebony to match the décor. In front of a two-sided cast stone fireplace that divides the living room from the kitchen is a larger than life representation of Apollo and Daphne in bronze. Sure to make any home gourmand salivate, Millett designed the kitchen to mimic the feel of the adjacent living areas by hiding nearly all of the top-shelf appliances behind Pennsylvania flat-cut cherry cabinetry. Upper cabinets are adorned with the same crisscross design found in the decorative Marvin windows that span the rear of the home. Oil paintings in various sizes on the walls elevate the room’s utilitarian function.

The custom sofa in the living room is 20-feet long. On the console is a Tiffany clock and candelabra. Hanging above is an oil painting that dates to the 1890s.

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The Italian-made dining table with gilded accents accommodates 12 without the need for a center support. Schumacher silk fabric is found on the chairs. The shape of an oval rug underfoot mirrors the ceiling alcove, which has been adorned with crystallized damask wallpaper.

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Millett designed the kitchen to mimic the feel of the adjacent living areas by hiding nearly all of the top-shelf appliances behind Pennsylvania flat-cut cherry cabinetry that was crafted by Fabe Custom Wood Products. The13-foot range hood was faux painted by Rock Headley to mimic cast stone. The countertops and backsplash are Gold Antique granite from Mees Distributors.

A reproduction bronze of a peasant girl with geese rests on a raised pedestal in the midst of a nearly 14-foot center island with stool seating for seven. A pendant fixture of split white agate veneer hangs from a ceiling soffit designed to replicate the pedestal. A seating island separates the kitchen from the breakfast nook. The table and chairs in the latter are one of the few pieces that came from the homeowners’ previous residence. Above the 48-inch Wolf dual fuel range (the only visible appliance in the kitchen) is a 13-foot range hood faux painted by Rock Headley to mimic the cast stone. The countertops and backsplash are Gold Antique granite. The cabinetry in the living room was also custom made for a purpose. At the push of a button, a large flat panel television rises for viewing. To illustrate the scale of the project, Millett points out that the sofa in the room is 20-feet long. Rounding out the main level is a spacious master suite with his and her bathrooms; a guest suite with a commanding bed in the lit à la polonaise style and an ensuite bathroom with silver leaf lizard-print wallpaper; a home office with custom zebra wood cabinetry; and two jewel box-like powder rooms, one of which features a domed ceiling, metallic wallpaper and exquisite Grand 28 slmag.net

Canyon onyx floors and sink. Both the breakfast room and master suite open to a covered terrace with retractable screens. While there are no shortages of “wow factors,” arguably the pièce de résistance is a wide floating cast stone staircase that gently winds to the lower level. The owners were inspired by a similar staircase spied in a magazine and worked with Millett to add their personal spin, namely in the form of individual petallike balustrades in glass, crafted by artisans from Chicago, who were also responsible for the plate glass balustrades supported by stainless steel poles on the terrace. The floor plan of the lower level mirrors the upstairs, with another double-sided cast stone fireplace separating the bar from several seating areas. Three guest suites with king-sized beds and furniture-style vanities, a game room with quilted velvet walls and a tin ceiling, and a gym rivaling a boutique health club are accessed from the central gathering spaces. Opposite the staircase and accessed via a set of heavy frameless glass doors with forged handles is a wine cellar with a 1,100-bottle capacity. Centered on a raised mosaic tile alcove is a bacchanalian statue. She is flanked on either side by tall sheets of polished geodes set in resin and illuminated from behind to highlight their iridescence.

Circular motifs abound in the lower level, including the ceiling detail, cast stone columns on the fireplace and on the sheer drapery.

Blue mica chips embedded in the black granite countertop on the bar call to mind the shimmer of fish scales. The barâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cast stone base mimics similar architectural detail found elsewhere in the room.

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A bacchanalian statue set within a mosaictiled alcove is flanked by tall sheets of polished geodes set in resin and illuminated from behind in the 1,100-bottle wine cellar.

A wall of zebra wood custom cabinetry dominates the home office.

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Blue mica chips embedded in the black granite countertop at the bar call to mind the shimmer of fish scales. Half-round cast stone columns lining the front of the bar, an oversized half-circle sofa in front of the fireplace and sheer drapery with a circle motif were selected to highlight the repetitive use of circular elements throughout the home. While the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;park-like backyardâ&#x20AC;? is notoriously overused in real estate sales, this is one instance where the moniker is appropriately applied. The deeply sloping lot was tamed with a mindboggling amount of fill (one needs to only peer down at the vast retaining wall to the left of the home for an idea of the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scope). Rather than use a similarly utilitarian wall to hold back the

hillside on the opposite side, Millett recommended the construction of a multi-tiered waterfall (purportedly the largest found at a private residence in Ohio). According to the homeowners, watching the dry stack installation of the boulders used in its construction was a nail biting experience. Centered in the lawn is a lighted putting green and sand bunker installed by Buckeye Putting Greens. A stone walkway winds around the green and up the hill to a wooded area where commercial-grade park benches provide shady repose and an ideal venue for appreciating the extraordinary estate. Even though they do not find themselves in this spot often, even the homeowners have to admit that it is quite a sight to behold. sl

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TIME(LESS) MACHINE Brains and brawn combine in the eighth generation of the Porsche 911. Written by Andre James

The eighth generation of the Porsche 911—the 2020 Carrera S—made its world debut at the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles just prior to the opening of the L.A. Auto Show this past November. Retaining all of the hallmark design DNA that makes a Porsche instantly recognizable from all other vehicles on the road, the new 911 is a bit more muscular on the outside and a whole lot sleeker on the inside, thanks to a completely new layout. On the exterior, a broader nose arches over 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch wheels at the rear, keeping power in check and

improving grip. Also helping drivers get a grip is a world first—a Porsche-developed Wet Mode—designed to detect water on the road, precondition the stability control and anti-lock brake systems accordingly, and warn the driver. Wet Mode is part of the standard equipment package, as is a camera-based warning and brake assist system, which detects the risk of collision with moving objects and initiates emergency braking if necessary. Optional upgrades include Night Vision Assist with a thermal imaging camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, and an innovative Emergency Assist function.

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Other notable exterior elements include flush integration of the electric door handles that extend outward when needed; new LED headlights; a front luggage compartment lid with pronounced contours that evoke the design of early 911s; a significantly wider, variable-position rear spoiler; and, a seamless, elegant light bar, which is now a feature on both two- and fourwheel drive variants. The turbocharged flat-six engine of the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S produces 443 horsepower, a 23-horsepower increase over the previous model. Equipped with an 8-speed PDK dual clutch transmission as standard, the rear-wheel drive 911 Carrera S Coupe takes 3.5 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour from standstill, while the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe with allwheel drive covers the distance in 3.4 seconds (0.4 seconds faster than the previous model in each case). Opt for the Sport Chrono Package to shave off another 0.2 seconds. Top track speeds are now 191 miles per hour for the 911 Carrera S, and 190 miles per hour for the all-wheel drive version. A manual transmission will be offered at a later date.

Porsche 911 models from the 1970s provided the inspiration for the completely new interior, characterized by the clear and straight lines of the dashboard with recessed instruments. Left and right of the centrally positioned tachometer are a pair of frameless, free-form displays that provide the driver with information. More than three inches larger than the previous model, the new Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10.9-inch touchscreen display can be operated quickly and intuitively thanks to the new architecture. Located underneath the screen, a compact switch panel with five buttons provides direct access to key vehicle functions. The standard PCM system features Porsche Connect Plus including online traffic information based on swarm data. The 2020 911 Carrera S has a base MSRP of $113,200, while the 2020 911 Carrera 4S will be offered starting at $120,600, each not including the $1,050 delivery, processing and handling fee. The models can be ordered now and are expected to reach U.S. dealers in summer 2019. sl

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Of Note...The Big Chill

Compiled by Colin Dennis

This page top to bottom: KitchenAid 29.5 cu. ft. built-in side-by-side refrigerator with PrintShield finish ($10,399; kitchenaid.com). Classic Fridge from Big Chill in French Blue with satin nickel trim ($4,795; bigchill.com). Frigidaire 19 cu. ft. glass door all refrigerator ($3,349; frigidaire.com). Subzero Pro 48 with 18.5 cu. ft. of refrigerator capacity and 11.7 cu. ft. of freezer space ($16,950; subzero-wolf.com). Dolce & Gabbana x Smeg The Sicily of Cavalleria Rusticana refrigerator ($50,000; neimanmarcus.com). Opposite page: True’s 48” Refrigerator with a glass door and a 30” refrigerator column outfitted in a cobalt blue from the Build Your True collection of custom finishes and hardware (price upon request; true-residential.com). Liebherr 24-inch built-in fully integrated bottom freezer refrigerator ($2,350; liebherr.com). Gaggenau Vario 400 series, a fully integrated, built-in modular range of refrigerators, freezers, fridgefreezers and wine climate cabinets that combine modularity with the smooth lines of seamless integration (gaggenau.com). GE Cafe Energy Star 22.2 cu. ft. counter-depth French-door refrigerator with hot water dispenser ($3,399; cafeappliances.com).

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Bibliotaph... What's Cooking

Compiled by Victoria Chase

Recipient of a 2018 James Beard Award for American Cooking, Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota chef, dispels outdated notions of Native American fare in his debut cookbook. His collection of healthy dairy and sugar-free recipes represent a tasty introduction to the modern indigenous cuisine of the Dakota and Minnesota territories. Sean Sherman with Beth Dooley— The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen—hardcover, 240 pages, University of Minnesota Press.

This cookbook tells the story of the wunderkind New York chef duo Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske, and their highly regarded Lower East Side tasting-menu restaurant Contra, and its more casual sister, Wildair. With a foreword by comedian and oenophile Eric Wareheim, the book's 85 recipes are accompanied by plated food, restaurant and travel photography. Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske with Alison Roman—A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair—hardcover, 256 pages, Phaidon.

In her debut cookbook, cheeky registered dietitian, food lover, and YouTube star Abbey Sharp shows us how she eats: healthy and nourishing meals that are packed with flavor. Many of the recipes are plant-centric and free of dairy, gluten, and nuts. Abbey Sharp—The Mindful Glow Cookbook: Radiant Recipes for Being the Healthiest, Happiest You—hardcover, 288 pages, Penguin Books

Michelin-starred chef Anita Lo combines her experiences as a chef—odd hours and late-night meals—with years spent traveling and cooking around the world, to devise the ultimate guide to cooking for one. Should you find Matty Matheson, chef, purveyor of positivity, and star of something you want to share, the Viceland's It's Suppertime and Dead Set on Life, shares his favorite recipes alongside anecdotes about his youth in Canada recipes can easily be multiplied. Anita Lo—Solo: A Modern Cookbook that make his debut cookbook a highly personal endeavor. For A Party Of One—hardcover, Matty Matheson—Matty Matheson: A Cookbook—hardcover, 256 pages, Random House. 304 pages, Abrams Books.

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Former editor and publisher of Surfer magazine, and owner of an award-winning regional Mexican restaurant, author Jim Kempton presents an expansive collection of recipes sourced from his travels across six continents— accompanied by stunning surf photography. Jim Kempton—First We Surf Then We Eat: Recipes from a Lifetime of Surf Travel—hardcover, 248 pages, Prospect Park Books

An inspiring mix of classic cocktail recipes alongside exciting variations, this book offers tips, tricks, presentation ideas, and technical know-how to make your cocktails as sensational for the eye as they are for the palate. Pippa Guy—Let's Get Fizzical: More Than 50 Bubbly Cocktail Recipes With Prosecco, Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines—hardcover, 144 pages, DK Publishing.

Celebrity chef and TV star Carla Hall takes readers back to her Nashville roots as she traces the history of soul food from Africa and the Caribbean to the American South. The book's 145 original recipes are accompanied by 120 color photographs. Carla Hall and Genevieve Ko—Carla Hall's Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration—hardcover, 336 pages, Harper Wave Books.

Half design journal and half cookbook, New York-based architect and designer Glen Coben gives readers a fascinating glimpse inside the mind of an architect, and the journey from conception of a restaurant design to creating the space, and, finally, to cooking and eating. Glen Coben—An Architect's Cookbook: A Culinary Journey Through Design— hardcover, 228 pages, ORO Editions An honors graduate in biochemistry, biotechnology and marketing, Isadora Chai worked as a clinical researcher and later in pharmaceutical marketing, before finding vocational serenity in pursuing her lifelong passion for food. In her lavishly photographed cookbook and food almanac, Chai presents the experimental recipes behind the themed degustations that occur each month at her hole-in the-wall restaurant, Bistro à Table, in Kuala Lumpur. Isadora Chai—Edible Satire: French Cuisine with a Twist—hardcover, 224 pages, Images Publishing Dist.

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MAGICAL MAHEKAL A beachfront oasis in Playa Del Carmen Written by Caylee Matthews / Photography by Chris Wimpey In stark contrast to its neighbors, whose behemoth developments cast a long shadow on the sands of Playa Del Carmen in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the luxury Mahekal Beach Resort grew out of more humble beginnings and continues to distinguish itself by holding onto a more bohemian bent. Situated directly on Playa del Carmen’s longest stretch of beach (920 feet to be exact), and at the terminus of a side street that branches off of bustling Quinta Avenida, what is most notable about Mahekal is that it almost goes unnoticed amid the lush tropical landscaping that envelopes the property. Five decades ago, a Mexican family built six thatched-roof palapas on this beachfront plot to rent to backpackers; over time, that number grew to more than 100 individual accommodations. Although the property has changed hands several times, and

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underwent a $16 million facelift completed in 2016, the present ownership has remained true to the property’s free-spirited roots by ensuring that buildings don’t peek above the tallest palm trees, and that the bungalow-style accommodations and guest experiences incorporate aspects of the local Mayan culture. “The wonderful people and culture of Mexico deserve to be celebrated,” said general manager Attila Gombos. Amenities spread among the verdant property include four swimming pools (three of them with swim-up bars); an oceanfront hot tub; the Revive Spa and fitness center; five restaurants and bars; an on-property dive center; a beachside fire pit; an boutique full of locally made crafts; an painting palapa where guests can paint their own ceramic souvenirs under the direction of an accomplished artisan; and, a unique Mayan Culinary Casita. A

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weekly calendar of complimentary events ranges from cooking classes to salsa dancing and beachfront yoga. Guest rooms are luxuriously appointed, with a variety of settings to please those who want to feel like they are close to the action (beachfront rooms and palapas), as well as those who want to feel like they are a million miles away from it all (Treehouse rooms and palapas). Across the board, there is consistency among the luxurious fit and finish of all guest rooms, such as a lively color palette and textural touches, including stone, wood and natural fibers. The diversity of accommodations and amenities draws a varied clientele, from families to honeymooners. Hanging next to the entrance of my Oceanfront Casita was a customized hand-painted ceramic welcome sign (which I was happy to bring home with me). To take advantage of the

constant coastal breezes and the theatre provided by parade of humanity meandering up and down the beach throughout the day, a crocheted hammock was strung just outside my front door. Constructed with a soaring traditional palapa-style roof, my room was dotted with thoughtful touches that imbued it with a sense of place. Significant among these were pieces of pottery from Oaxaca, and a silk rebozos from Michoacán state gracing the foot of the bed. Still under private ownership, Mahekal’s diminutive size in relation to neighboring properties affords it an admirable amount of personalized service within either a room-rate only European Plan, or a Modified American Plan, which provides breakfast and the choice of lunch or dinner daily. “We are able to provide an extra level of service because there is no corporate red tape to contend with,” said Gombos.

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Even with a selection of reputable dining choices, such as the taste bud-tickling Axiote (axiote.rest), a quick walk or pedal away (complimentary bicycles are available), the dining options on-property are truly commendable. Serving three meals daily, the interior of Las Olas, which is positioned to face the beach at the edge of an infinity pool, is defined by intricate chandeliers and Mexican-made tables. At the buffet-style Cocina, guests are able to sample cuisines that span the Yucatán and Latin America. My personal favorite was the oceanfront Fuego, where every dish is “kissed” by fire. Attesting to the quality of the ingredients across the dining spectrum, the popular Catch of the Day program allows guests to follow executive chef Crescenciano Nerey from boat-to-bite as he greets local fishermen on the beach to select the catches of the day. Whether you are a foodie or an armchair social anthropologist, booking the Mayan culinary experience is a must. Led by a Mayan chef working with a co-chef and translator, the interactive cooking demonstration and meal celebrates traditional Mayan ingredients, rituals and cooking methods. The experience begins with a Copal incense blessing, followed by a toast with Xtabentún, a liqueur made in the Yucatán region from anise seed. The multi-course lunch features Tikin-Xik, a whole fish steamed

in a clay pot within a firepit dug into the earth. Guests depart with recipes to recreate the dishes at home. Resembling a minimalist cathedral, the 2,500 square-foot Revive Spa is designed with whitewashed walls and a soaring ceiling highlighted by a fiber optic lighting that mimics a starry night. Indigenous-inspired and tailored head-to-toe treatments incorporate organic Kinich products. Tempting as it would be to remain in the confines of the resort, you’d be remiss to miss the boutiques and restaurants of Playa del Carmen, as well as more adventurous excursions further afoot, including cenotes, Xcaret, Tulum, Chichen Itza and Yal-Ku Lagoon, all of which can be arranged by the concierge. Bobbing about in the crystal-clear waters of the Cenote el Sueño, watching as slim, silvery fish darted in and out of pitchblack darkness only cracked by the singular beam of a flashlight, I wondered (in addition to thinking that this would be an ideal site for a horror flick), what the Mayans, who regarded these openings to underground rivers as sacred, would think of the area today. I couldn’t help but surmise they’d find some familiarity in the palapas and palette of magical Mahekal. Room-only rate at Mahekal Beach Resort from $190/night. For more information visit mahekalbeachresort.com. sl slmag.net

CUPID SHUFFLE Valentine's Day Gifts and Garb to Make Your Heart Skip a Beat Compiled by Bridget Williams

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From top to bottom: Margot McKinney Jewelry 18k gold pearl and stone drop earrings ($69,500; margotmckinney.com). Etho Maria 18k white gold and diamond ring (price upon request; ethomaria.com). Assael natural Sardinian coral and diamond leaf earrings and pendant/brooch set in 18k white gold (price upon request; assael.com). Man & Woman crystal bookends created by Robert Rigot for Baccarat ($1,260/each; us.baccarat.com). Oh Mon Dieu! No. 69 gift set from L'Objet ($225; l-objet.com). Bolt II Ruby from William Henry ($495; williamhenry.com). Poltrona Frau Zhuang Jewelry Cases by Neri & Hu (poltronafrau.com). Silvia Furmanovich marquetry Adam & Eve earrings ($14,300; silviafurmanovich.com). Boca do Lobo Millionaire jewelry safe made ion gold-plated polished brass (price upon request; bocadolobo.com).Vish NYC bespoke alligator leather dress (price upon request; vishnycity.com).

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From top to bottom: Novel Heritage 18k rose gold and malachite Kiss necklace ($1,800; nouvelheritage.com). Katrine K ready-to-wear. Photo by Olga Kushik. Christolfe Graffiti silver plated tray ($325). Christolfe Graffiti silver-plated tray ($325; christofle.com). One-of-akind Graffiti Eve sculpture from Janus et Cie ($2,608; janusetcie.com). Luella tee from Camilla & Marc ($120; camillaandmarc.com). Blended in the Napa region, WineSociety's flagship collection includes TEMPT (red), CHANCE (rose) and FATE (white) ($132 as shown; winesociety.com). Luis Morais + Gemfields 18k yellow gold enamel and ruby earrings ($550; musexmuse.com). Holly Dyment enameled 18k yellow gold ring with diamonds and precious stones ($8,250; hollydyment.com). Elena Votsi 18k yellow gold ebony and emerald Heart earrings ($4,180; elenavotsi.com).

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From top to bottom: Adina Reyter Tiny Heart bracelet ($178; adinareyter.com). Anuar Layon Re-Evolution FW18 Collection (anuarlayon.com). Photo by Izack Morales. Baume et Mercier Clifton Club 10339 42mm timepiece with rubber strap ($2,250; baume-et-mercier.com). Daniel Patrick anorak windbreaker ($500; danielpatrick.us). Ibkul mock neck top made with "IceFil" cooling fabric with a UPF 50 rating ($96; ibkul.com). Philipp Plein hi-top sneakers with crystal-covered midsole ($1,440; plain.com). Madrona duffel bag from Slate Collection in Midnight leather ($500; slatecollection.com). Aqua Blu Noir men's running shorts ($79.90; equable.com.au). Anabela Chan 18k gold ruby Love & Tears stud earrings ($350; anabelachan.com).

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From top to bottom: Berta evening gown (berta.com). 18k rose gold Amor Manet by KIM bracelet (price upon request; wempe.com). 14k rose gold BFF ring set with broken heart drop charms accented with diamonds from Shahla Karimi ($973; shahlakarimi.com). Sean Glisson for ASSAEL 18k yellow gold flexible bangle with Japanese Akoya Pearls ($9,900; assael.com). Anne Sisteron white gold and diamond XO cuff ($835; annesisteron.com). Lalique Folie perfume bottle ($855; lalique. com). Velvet Love slipper from Amerigo Milano ($225; amerigomilano.com). Dreamy Massimo boudoir pillow from Sferra ($136; sierra.com). Herend Puppy Love figurine in Raspberry ($295; herendusa.com).

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From top to bottom: Soaring Love bronze finish sculpture from Artisani ($76; artisani.com). By Stolie 18k yellow gold choker with rubies ($9,995; bystolie.com). Pink gold ring with rhodochrosite, orange and pink sapphires, rubies and black diamonds from Lydia Courteille's Rosa Del Inca collection (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com). Sensi Studio RTW S/S 2019 (sensistudio.com). Chi Chi bikini top ($59.95) and bottom ($44.95) from White Fox Swim (whitefoxboutique. com). Dolce & Gabbana tumbled calfskin pouch ($995; usdolcegabbana.com). The Entrepreneur Stowaway with red lip lining from Streamline Luggage ($530; steamlineluggage.com). Keystone roll-top leather backpack from Ezra Arthur ($1,270; ezraarthur.com). Chiapas red table runner from Maison Numen ($165; maisonnumen.com).

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WONDERMENT IN THE WILDERNESS The Chilko Experience

Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Craig Sutherland It was so quiet that I could hear flesh tearing from bone as one of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s predominant predators, standing upright in the water less than 50 feet from the nose of my kayak, gorged on sockeye salmon. At that moment, grizzly bears outnumbered humans as I watched, my mouth agape, as a mother bear roared in protest as one of her cubs snatched a freshly snagged salmon from her mouth and triumphantly tromped back to shore. Engrossed in a moment of motherly camaraderie with this mighty creature, I was brought back to reality by a firm warning from my guide, reminding me that bears are capable swimmers and to maintain a respectable distance. After watching the family dynamic play out for some time, we paddled on in the misty morning, observing bald eagles soaring overhead, spying additional grizzlies on the opposite shore of Chilko Lake, and enjoying the solitude afforded by this pristine parcel of Canadian wilderness. For decades, I have regarded the area in and around Yellowstone National Park as the bellwether for all that I love about the great outdoors. I mention this only after having had some 50 slmag.net

time to reflect on my five days at the Chilko Experience this past September, which was followed by a trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming a few weeks later. Comparing the two, I can state with absolute certainty (and with my apologies to Wyoming and Montana), that this was the most soul-satisfying wilderness adventure that I have ever been privy to. While wildlife is abundant in the Chilcotin throughout the year, from August through October it is estimated that one million sockeyes complete a 500-mile journey to reach the spot where the Chilko River meets glacier-fed Chilko Lake, making easy work of scouting sleuths of bears. There several routes for rambling about in this remoteness, but I am now at a point in my life where I prefer indoor plumbing over roughing it. At the Chilko Experience, which occupies 25 of the five million acres that comprise the Chilko Valley (approximately 150 air miles north of Vancouver), I was able to have the best of both worlds: enjoying the greatness of the great outdoors by foot, water, ATV and horseback, and then having the luxury of returning to the comfortable confines of my expansive log home.

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The adventure begins with the arrival. Although it is possible to get to Chilko Lake by driving eight hours along mountainous roads from Vancouver, I’d advise opting for the 90-minute charter flight in a prop plane. While in flight you can spy verdant mountaintops peeking out from thin blankets of white clouds roiling about like the froth on a witches’ brew, as well as taller naked peaks wearing tiaras of snow that sparkle like diamonds in the sunlight. Awestruck as I soared above the creeping glacier fields, I felt intoxicated by the thought of what laid in store in the coming days, and wondered how anything as luxurious at the Chilko Experience could come to be in this remoteness. Phil Huston, founder and jack-of-all-trades at the Chilko Experience, met us at the grass runway strip, located a short and bumpy ride away from the resort (stretches of unpaved roads are a given in the wilderness). A native of Kansas who now lives in Omaha (his next-door neighbor is Warren Buffett), Phil first heard of the Chilko region in the 1970s, when a hitchhiker he picked up on the way back from a car camping expedition in Alaska told him

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the area was worth checking out. He heeded the advice and was instantly smitten. The romance was rekindled in the late 1990s when Phil returned to Chilko Lake for a fishing trip, prompting him to purchase a derelict guest ranch for what was intended to be just a vacation home for his family. Some things, Phil soon decided, are simply too special to keep all to yourself. Referring to an endeavor as a labor of love is done so often that the sentiment is often lost, but at the Chilko Experience, I can think of no better way to describe Phil and his wife Anne’s level of involvement and enduring passion for what they have created. Phil makes no bones about the monumental effort it took to build and then operate a property of this scope in such a remote area. “You have to be resourceful and self-sufficient,” he said. For emphasis, he pointed out that five tons of gravel were crushed on site for the roads, and the nearest grocery store is three hours away by car. The property, which can accommodate a maximum of 22 guests at a time, derives ninety-five percent of its energy from the sun. slmag.net

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Construction commenced in 2002 and took five years. An architecture buff, Phil jokes that he had to build seven homes on the property so that Anne, a former Miss Nebraska and Miss World finalist, and now an antiques aficionado, could empty out a warehouse of furniture and accessories she’d collected over the years. The four log and three timber frame homes were built by Pioneer Log Homes and featured on the HGTV show Timber Kings. Phil remarked that the entire project was carried out with “a handshake and no bids.” “I have never had so much fun in all of my life,” he reminisced. Sharing only a blue metal roof in common, each of the guest cabins are uniquely outfitted in an eclectic and rustic fashion with custom-built furniture cozying up to a mix of antiques hailing from different continents and periods. Positioned near the entry of each building at the Chilko Experience is a brass plaque naming both the builder and the sentimental name given to each structure. I stayed in Carl’s House, a two-story, two-bedroom cabin designed by Phil so that his friend Carl, a paraplegic, could experience the beauty of the Chilcotin. Situated at the head of a verdant lawn that terminates at a 10-acre lake, the Main House, also called Tim’s House, is a central gathering place where guests congregate for meals, socialize at the lower level bar, and connect with the outside world, as it is the only place where Wi-Fi is available. There are two guest rooms in the lodge, with a third-floor

suite boasting an exquisite canopy bed crafted from 800-year-old Juniper logs. A lighthearted hand-painted mural in the Main House took 10 days to finish, and depicts fly fishing bears with human characteristics reflective of important people in the Hustons’ lives. An architectural marvel, the 2,500-square-foot, three-story, one-bedroom Tower House was built as a private residence for Phil and Anne, but has since entered the lodging portfolio due to demand. Built onsite without plans and at a cost of $1,400 per square foot, Huston refers to the Tower House’s head carpenter as “the Michelangelo of logs,” and beams with pride as he recounts how the sinuous deck rail was carved with a chainsaw. Phil is on property all season (June through October), and likens a stay at Chilko to an “estate experience”. “You get to deal with the owner like an insider...it’s like going to Disney as a friend of Walt,” he explained. The Chilko Experience operates like a family compound, with Phil and Anne joining guests around the communal dinner table each evening. Phil’s mandate to the chef that “flavorful, upscale food be served in a casual fashion,” results in a diverse and abundant lineup of hearty fare apropos for fueling myriad outdoor pursuits. During dinner, guests chat with Phil and his affable and über-organized general manager, New Zealand Native Craig Sutherland, about what they’d like to do the next day, based on their interests/abilities and weather conditions. slmag.net

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Axe throwing at the Chilko Experience.

Night sky above the Main House

Opportunities for making oneself temporarily inaccessible are hard to come by these days; at Chilko they come in spades. With just 1,000 stalwart souls spread out over 32-million acres, don’t expect cell service until you return to the Main House. During a day-long fishing expedition, we traveled the entire length of the 50-mile Chilko Lake (the largest natural high-elevation lake in North America), and didn’t see another soul. Stopping at an inlet, Phil led our group up a loosely defined trail over spongy mosscovered rocks to Muir Lake, a secret oasis ringed by mountains that is open to anyone who knows its whereabouts. We could just discern the rumbling echoes of a 200-foot waterfall obscured by acres of pine forest. A 1980s-era cabin built by a family who leased the land from the park service sits at the edge of the lake. Phil unbolted the cabin’s door and pulled out two volumes of a log book; I felt like I was joining a naturalists’ equivalent of a secret society as I added my name to the registry. Later that day we dropped anchor at a popular fishing spot where a newbie fisherman in our group snagged a bull trout on his first cast. I was content with checking out bear and moose tracks along the shoreline with Anne, and picking up flat rocks to skip along water so blue and clear it prompted me to reminisce about a snorkeling trip in the Grenadines. Because he is so immersed in the local community, Phil knows the most colorful places and people to visit. Among

these is Chendi, aka Frank Tannenbaum, a Philadelphia native who came to the area in the 1970s and has been living off of the land in the same picturesque plot ever since (and in spite of several deportation attempts by Canadian authorities). Sporting a Santa-style beard, often shoeless if the temps are above freezing, and amazingly sane to those of us who could not imagine living in such a primitive fashion, Chendi tends an organic garden, pulls driftwood from the lake for building materials, has a cell phone and internet access, fashions and sells beautiful kitchen implements from exotic woods, and would give the Dos Equis pitchman a run for his money as the most interesting man in the world (albeit for different reasons). I arrived at Chendi’s compound wondering how anyone could live so simply, and departed feeling slightly envious of his simple subsistence existence. The Chilko Experience is an adventure adaptable for people of all ages and abilities, with Phil and his staff committed to delivering each guest with a once-in-a-lifetime experience tailored to their interests and expectations. “Mountains, glaciers, rushing rivers, pristine lakes, soaring eagles and wildlife have lifelong substance. Connecting people to nature at the highest possible level is my greatest enjoyment,” said Phil. All-inclusive rates at the Chilko Experience begin at $2,950 per person for 3 nights/4 days. For more information visit thechilkoexperience.com. sl slmag.net

VESSEL ADVISEMENT Written by Vicki Jakubovic

That awkward moment when the server brings an extra-tall wine glass for you, a tulip-shaped one for your dining partner, and narrow ones to the next table. It makes you wonder if you’ve been doing it wrong all along. Why do wine glasses come in so many styles? How do you know which kind to use? Does it really make a difference? “ The world of wine glasses can seem intimidating,” acknowledges Gabe Geller, a top sommelier and Director of Public Relations for Royal Wine. “The varieties are endless. The truth is, it can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be.”

Rosés can be served in white wine glasses because the two are produced similarly. But, says Geller, there are glasses made specifically for rosés. They have shorter bowls that are slightly tapered and sometimes have a flared rim. “The rim affects the way you sip,” he explains. “The flair helps direct the wine directly to the tip of the tongue.” Tall, narrow glasses, sometimes called flutes, capture the carbon dioxide in sparkling wines, keeping the bubbly bubblier. The smallest of them all is the dessert/fortified wine glass, designed to send the sweet sip directly to the back of the mouth.

Red, white, rosé, sparkling, or dessert wine? It’s all about physics, says Geller. “The bowl of the glass is designed with surface area in mind. Red wines generally need to breathe, so a fuller, rounder bowl with a wide opening is preferable. Whites stay cooler in bowls that are straighter on the sides.”

Differences within the differences Serious oenophiles may insist on subtle variations within the basic categories above. A pinot noir, for example, would be served in a balloon-shaped glass, while its more rarified red cousin, the grand cru, is best featured when sipped over a flared rim. A wider mouth

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Riedel’s handmade leadfree crystal Superleggero Series wine glasses ($99/ each; riedel.com)

A sommelier simplifies the wine glass selection process. helps release the bold, acidic qualities of full-bodied whites, whereas a smaller mouth holds the delicate aromas of light whites. Glass or crystal? In theory, crystal is preferable to glass. Geller says the biggest advantage to crystal is its mineral content, which makes it durable enough to produce very thin stemware. This allows for a smoother flow into the mouth, not to mention a clearer view of the wine’s color and viscosity. But does it affect the taste? Some insist it does. According to the website Wine Tasting Reviews (wine-tasting-reviews.com), “The best explanation offered so far is that crystal is rougher than regular glass and this roughness creates turbulence in the wine which, in turn, causes more of the aromatic compounds in the wine to be released.” But for most people, the main difference between crystal and glass is cost. Geller assures us it’s perfectly acceptable to

serve wine in a regular glass made of glass – preferably one that’s clear, un-etched, and uncut to better see what’s inside. Again, it’s easier to enjoy your wine when you’re not worried about breaking your valuable crystal. If you had to choose just one type of glass… Many in the industry share a healthy skepticism when it comes to amassing a collection of “perfect” glasses for every type of wine on the market. Geller agrees. “There’s no reason to think you’ll ever be judged by your stemware,” he says, “and you don’t have to be a professional sommelier to choose the right glass.” In fact, you can get by with one set (or two if you like to serve bubbly). Geller recommends a thin glass with a large bowl that narrows at the top, ideally holding about 13 oz. of wine. “A good universal wine glass is perfectly suitable for anything, from a summer afternoon rosé to a vintage Bordeaux,” he says.. sl

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From top to bottom (spread): Harakh Peacock earrings (price upon request; harakh.com). Marc Alary articulated Monkey ring ($12,490; marcalary.com). Michelle Fantaci Sense Fan ring ($2,100; michellefantaci.com). De Beers High Jewelry Aria earrings (price upon request; debeers.com). Wendy Yue Feathers Cuff ($21,700; wendyyue.com). Sylvie Collection earrings (price upon request; sylviecollection.com). Alessa Arrow bracelet ($57,995; alessa.jewelry.com). MiaDonna Pretty Woman engagement ring (from $2,006; miadonna.com). Suzanne Kalan Ball ring ($12,000; suzannekalan.com). Mattioli bracelet (price upon request; en.mattioligioielli.it).

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SPOT ON The 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Written by Andre James One doesn’t need a G-Wagen, they want it. Historically, the boxy bastion of off-road coolness was more noteworthy for its distinguished appearance rather than its disposition of driving like a box truck. Not anymore, explained Tobias Moers, CEO of MercedesAMG GmbH, “The new AMG G63 brings driving performance to the segment of unadulterated off-road vehicles in unexpected form. It was important for us to tie in with the original character on account of the cult status the G63 enjoys with our customers and fans. The vehicle has nevertheless reached a completely new dimension in terms of technology as well as in combination with the off-road characteristics, the agility and the vehicle dynamics achieved." On the exterior, the reinterpreted design remains true to the boxy silhouette with considerable upgrades such as an AMGspecific radiator grille; an AMG bumper with large side air inlets and trim in matt iridium silver; flared wheel arches; standard running boards; twin tailpipes in high-gloss chrome that emit the typical AMG V8 sound; standard LED high-performance headlamps, indicators and tail lights; exposed spare wheel on the rear door with a stainless steel cover and three-dimensional Mercedes star; and, wheels up to 22-inches in diameter.

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Under the hood, a compact AMG 4.0-liter V8 twinturbo engine replaces the previous 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine in the G63. The handcrafted power plant generates 577-horsepower and is capable of a 0-60mph sprint in 4.4 seconds, which is just shy of a full second faster than the previous model. Speed tops out at 137 mph, or 149 mph with the AMG Driver’s package. To improve fuel efficiency, the G63 is equipped with the AMG Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation system. In the partialload range, cylinders two, three, five and eight are deactivated, which significantly lowers fuel consumption. The AMG main menu on the instrument cluster informs the driver whether the cylinder deactivation system is in use and whether the engine is presently operating in the partial or full-load range. The transition from four to eight-cylinder operation is fast and imperceptible. Short shift times are brought about by the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission. A multiple downshift function permits spontaneous bursts of speed, while the double-declutching function in "Sport" and "Sport Plus” transmission modes allows for a more connected driving experience.

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For the first time in the history of the Mercedes-AMG G-Class, driving characteristics can be individualized at the touch of a finger with five on-road and three off-road driving modes. Independent of the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs, the driver has the option of pressing the "M" button to switch directly to manual mode, in which gearshifts are executed exclusively using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission stays in the selected gear and does not automatically shift up when the engine speed reaches the limit. If required, stages of the adaptive adjustable suspension can also be self-selected. Outfitted with AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the rear-biased torque distribution provides a front/rear split of 40 to 60 percent, improving agility and traction during acceleration. A reworking of the off-road reduction gear helps to ensure that the G63 is able to master even more demanding offroad stretches, and can be engaged via the LOW RANGE switch at speeds of up to 25 mph. Because the majority of G63’s experience more time on road than off, occupants will appreciate the completely designed 64 slmag.net

suspension system, which features coil springs all-round. For the first time, the front axle has an independent, double wishbone suspension; a rigid axle with a five-link suspension is used at the rear. To reduce body roll, the G63 has additional transverse stabilizers at the front and rear axles. Adaptive adjustable damping is standard and is adjusted individually for each wheel. Model-specific cues from the exterior are repeated inside: the shape of the round headlamps is reflected in the side air vents, and in the shape of the indicators in the tweeters. The redesigned dashboard has analogue tubes as dial instruments as standard. A fully digital Widescreen Cockpit with virtual instruments directly in the driver's field of vision and a central display above the center console can be added as upgrades. Two 12.3-inch displays visually blend into a single unit beneath a shared glass cover, with the driver able to choose from three different views—"Classic," "Sporty" and "Progressive"—and access the required information individually. Available in early 2019, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63 will have a starting MSRP of $147,500.. sl

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MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

Local restaurants and distillers share their favorite seasonal cocktail recipes

TOM STASI by Please

1.5oz Bourbon .75oz Montenegro .5oz Cocchi Torino Sweet Vermouth 1 dash Angostura Bitters 1 dash Peychaudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bitters 1 dash Absinthe Method: stir Glassware: coupe Garnish: orange peel Combine ingredients in mixing glass, stir for 30 seconds and strain into coupe glass. express orange peel over cocktail and set on the rim of the glass.

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KENTUCKY SUNDOWN By Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steaks and Seafood

1 1/2 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon 1/2 oz Elderflower liquor - we suggest St..Germain 1 oz fresh lime juice 1/2oz simple syrup Muddled fresh cucumber Combine all ingrediants over ice, shake and strain into Martini Glass

BOURBON BUCKEYE By Tano Bistro

Mix together: 2 oz Bulleit Bourbon 3/4 oz Captain Morgan Coconut Rum 1/4 oz Kahlua 1 1/2 tablespoons Peanut Butter Powder 1/2 tablespoon hot cocoa mix Fill mug with hot water. Top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate.

BAVARIAN MANHATTAN By Bauer Farm Kitchen

1 oz German Grandy 1 oz of Sweet Vermouth 2 dashes of Scwartzhob bitters Garnish with Vanilla compressed cherries Stir all ingredients over ice for 30 seconds and strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish and Enjoy! slmag.net

RUBY SIGNATURE SMOKED MULE By Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse

2 oz Ruby Woodford Reserve Bourbon smoked in decanter .5 oz Lemon Juice .5 oz Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur 2 oz “Q” Ginger Beer Ingredients built in signature Mule Mug with Smoked Bourbon poured from decanter to finish Garnish with Orange Wheel

SOMETHING FUN By Salazar’s

1 oz. Brugal dry rum 1 oz. Northside vodka .75 oz. apple cider vinegar .75 oz rosemary syrup (recipe below) .25 oz lemon juice Place all the ingredients in a Boston shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini or coupe glass, garnish with a small sprig of fresh rosemary. Rosemary syrup recipe: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup apple juice 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Combine sugar, 5 spice, apple juice and water in saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add rosemary off the heat and steep for 15 minutes. Discard the rosemary and cool before using. The extra syrup can be saved for up to one week in the refrigerator. The syrup can also be used to sweeten tea or mixed with soda water for a refreshing drink.

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LOVELAND BOURBON SOUR By Tano Bistro

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HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER FINDS NEW HOME Written by Christian Meininger

“I really feel that there were a lot of coincidental, serendipitous moments throughout this process,” Sarah Weiss, executive director of the Holocaust & Humanity Center said about the center’s upcoming move to the Cincinnati Museum Center. “I didn’t know that we would end up moving and expanding to Union Terminal, which is home to the Cincinnati Museum Center” she said, “but our timing for exploring places to expand and relocate coincided with the historic renovation.” The center was looking for options to relocate three years ago, and found opportunity in a location that has a direct connection to its mission: the center estimates that seven hundred refugees of the Holocaust arrived in Cincinnati through Union Terminal. It is believed that one in five WWII servicemen spent some time on their journey in Union Terminal. The Holocaust & Humanity Center is now the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, after generous contributions were made by Cincinnati philanthropists Nancy and David Wolf. The Wolfs are known for their high-profile glass collection and involvement in the arts community, support of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Jewish Federation. Weiss expressed that the Wolfs felt that this project was too unique and important not be involved in. The Holocaust & Humanity Center was founded as the Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education in 2000 on the 74 slmag.net

campus of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, and has since relocated to the Rockwern Academy in Kenwood. The center was founded by local Holocaust survivors, educators, and family members of survivors. Weiss said that the founders “wanted to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust would continue even without survivors in our community.” The center’s early work was focused on education, and preserving the stories of Holocaust survivors in the area. Weiss said that Cincinnati Holocaust survivors had wanted to share their story with the community. Weiss explained that the center’s “reach has grown over the years.” The Holocaust & Humanity center estimates that it reaches close to 100,000 individuals per year in the greater Cincinnati area, through permanent exhibits, traveling exhibits, outreach programming, and workshops. Weiss said that the center has often been referred to as a “hidden gem,” but that the center realized the opportunity to “take that gem and bring it out into the community,” and to become a bigger part of the fabric of Cincinnati. Three years ago, the center began a process of exploring a larger space in order to reach a broader audience. Weiss said that the move to Union Terminal should allow the Holocaust & Humanity Center the opportunity to “reach everyone we can in our greater Cincinnati community.”

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While the center worked on a strategic plan, it evaluated its vision for the future. The center looked at what would be its best opportunity for growth, and how it could reach a broader audience. In those conversations, the center began to think about a larger space that was more centrally located. The center looked at numerous options, including other museums, and building a new space. When the Holocaust & Humanity Center looked at the opportunity to move to the Union Terminal, it did significant analysis of the feasibility, what it would look like, and how the partnership would work. In the end, the center worked to move to Union Terminal, because of the historical significance—the site was a gateway to a new life for refugees coming to Cincinnati. The first place they took their steps in their new home is now the place where the Holocaust & Humanity Center will aim to educate. “The exhibit we’re creating and building is all new,” Weiss said. Some of the artifacts that have been in the center’s collection will travel to the new space, but the narrative and concept has been reenvisioned. “The experience starts with the connection to the building,” Weiss said. The entryway to the exhibit showcases documents of Holocaust survivors who arrived in 76 slmag.net

Cincinnati. One of the center’s principal goals is to tell the story from a local perspective. The lobby of the Holocaust gallery contains a 60 foot mural that is a “graphic novel style mural.” The mural was completed by local artist Keith Neltner. The mural consists of vignettes of people’s stories—snapshots of moments in their stories, often “pivotal moments,” such as one image of a woman arriving at Auschwitz, and a guard taking her younger sibling out of her arms. The museum then begins with the “Winds of Change Theater,” a video, media, multimedia presentation that introduces visitors to the topic and the context. The theater incorporates elements from the mural in the lobby into the film, and sets up the context in history. After the lobby and theater, the exhibit then consists of two sections—the Holocaust gallery and the Humanity gallery. The Holocaust gallery will integrate “media and art and artifacts and a lot of interactivity to share the history and the story and the voices of local eyewitnesses,” Weiss said. The Holocaust gallery explores life before the war, the rise of Nazism, experience in the ghetto and the camps, and the various aspects of the history. Weiss said that the experience is designed for people who like to seek out history and enjoy learning from the past.

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Though the center will aim to appeal to those who enjoy history, it will also focus on the present—the goal of the Humanity gallery. The Humanity gallery is interactive, and will profile Cincinnatians who have made a difference. The Humanity gallery explores how individuals have and can continue to take positive actions and inspire others, to “make different choices in the future,” and to “speak up when we see injustice,” in an aim to fulfill the center’s mission of “ensuring lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today.” The Humanity gallery focuses on today, and the idea that individuals in the community have the ability to make a difference. The gallery will showcase moments where individuals have spoken up, and used their unique strengths. The center wants not only to show history how it happened, but also to show how it is possible to learn from history. The Humanity gallery will be interactive, and will hope to inspire. The Holocaust & Humanity Center used a team of experts, designers and museum professionals to create an exhibit that they hope will land among the top Holocaust museum experiences in

the country. The Holocaust & Humanity Center at the Museum Center will triple the center’s previous size—at 7,500 square feet. The Holocaust & Humanity Center will be located one level below the rotunda of the Museum Center. The center will have a grand opening weekend on Saturday January 26th and Sunday January 27th. On the 26th, the center will hold a gala for donors and other contributors. The gala will include a performance by the Cincinnati Ballet. The museum opens to the public with a procession by Holocaust survivors and their families. There will be free programming throughout the afternoon, including films of survivor testimonies, a behind the scenes making of the museum, a discussion panel with the architects, and a performance by Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. The day marks the United Nation’s Day of Holocaust Remembrance, the date Auschwitz was liberated. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center will officially open on January 27, 2019 at Union Terminal. The exhibit will follow regular museum hours- 10:00 am -5:00 pm, Monday-Sunday. Tickets will be available for purchase at the museum entrance. sl

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PEOPLE WORKING COOPERATIVELY Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell

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On a busy intersection, not far from the majestically clustered homes of North Avondale, People Working Cooperatively (PWC) shares its urban neighborhood with a gas station, a venerable Chinese restaurant and a plumbing supply company. PWC, a nonprofit organization that was incorporated in 1975, had its humble beginnings in Covington before moving to Cincinnati. “We were established as a job training organization,” Jock Pitts, President and CEO, explained. “It was started by gentlemen from the University of Dayton who shared a passion for helping others by training people in construction skills.” As PWC’s programs developed, the organization began providing home repairs for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and other low-income individuals. “It was quite a unique idea to stumble upon,” Mr. Pitts added, “and our mission adjusted to that focus.”

“We make it possible for people to stay in their homes — and to live safer and healthier lives — by providing home repairs, energy conservation services, and accessibility modification work,” said Nina Creech, Senior Vice President of Operations for PWC’s Whole Home division. “These are people who really have nowhere else to turn to for these repairs. Very often we help people who are members of the low-income community, many of whom have to choose between paying rent, getting medicine or buying food. We employ 125 skilled tradespeople who are dedicated to helping their neighbors in need. It’s truly an incredible group of people and an inspiring organization.” While other organizations may perform similar work, many are volunteer-based and do not provide the full range and scope of services offered by PWC. Mr. Pitts noted that he sees the need for PWC’s services outside of greater Cincinnati.

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“Our corporate location is in Cincinnati,” he continued, “but we serve twenty counties in Southeastern Indiana, Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky; our regions are capped by the driving distance to our customers. We have been approached by Indianapolis, Columbus, Louisville and Detroit. There is a need, most certainly, and we would love to export the mission, but we haven’t reached a solution that would allow us to duplicate our resources.” For homeowners who do receive services, the lasting effects of PWC’s work create a win-win situation. Lights are kept on, heat continues to run, and significant health benefits often emerge. “People reported that they were 44 percent healthier after we worked on their home than if we hadn’t,” Mr. Pitts said. “A lot of well-being isn’t determined by the number of doctor visits a person has, or even genetics, but it’s also about where they live, how they live and their environment. Averting falls and improving air quality greatly impact the lives of our customers.” Sometimes, PWC’s services can be as simple as improving the appearance of the outside of the home, taking on outdoor tasks the homeowner can no longer safely complete. In November, nearly 2,000 individuals volunteered for the 32nd annual Prepare Affair. During the one-day event, participants cleaned gutters, raked leaves and helped prepare homes for the onslaught of winter months. Volunteers at Prepare Affair can range from Girl Scouts to church groups to corporate employees. In the spring, PWC’s Repair Affair takes on more difficult home improvement projects like repairing staircases, building ramps, and installing handrails. Volunteers for the event come to the table with a definite skill set, and PWC targets construction companies like Messer and Danis Building Construction whose “weekend warriors” are matched with a project. At times, PWC’s services can be life-saving. When an emergency call is received, it can be because of lack of heat, lack of water or a leaking roof. Members of the organization see themselves as a MASH tent rather than an extreme house makeover. If a customer is without heat in the midst of a bitterly cold winter, it becomes more of a priority than gutters or a broken window. According to Ms. Creech, a unique aspect of PWC is its fluidity. “We are always innovating to find ways to make PWC stronger, faster and better,” she said. “We adapt and change very quickly, and that’s very challenging.” Work days begin early at PWC. By seven thirty in the morning the parking lot is full, trucks are loaded with supplies and multiple buildings on its campus hum with activity. Their mission is singular and their goal is singularly stated. “We’re a bootstrap organization that gets it done,” Ms. Creech added. With more than 43 years of experience behind them, Ms. Creech said PWC has continued to look for ways to support the organization and its mission. This led to the creation of Whole Home Modifications in 2012, and eventually the Whole Home Innovation Center in 2018. “If you are a low-income, elderly homeowner or person with disabilities, PWC is here for you, to help you stay safely in your home. But if you can afford to pay for our services and still want to benefit from our many years of expertise, that’s where Whole Home comes in.”

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Whole Home Modifications is a for-profit service offered to local homeownersz above PWC’s client income levels. It provides many of the same types of service that PWC offers, but with the option to use higher-end materials and designs to make a safe home look beautiful. “We’ve learned that it’s important to educate people and to make them realize that these home modifications won’t just help to keep them safe — they can make their homes more stylish, too,” said Ms. Creech. It was the culmination of years of research and boots-onthe-ground experience between PWC and Whole Home that led to the creation of PWC’s Whole Home Innovation Center — a unique destination where community members can go to learn more about the relationship between home and health. For example, the Center houses display cases showcasing products that are well-suited for unique situations across the lifespan, such as bathroom and kitchen features for aging seniors. In addition to the displays, the PWC Whole Home Innovation Center also offers free classes to community members and continuing education credits to professionals in the area. At 14,000 square feet, the showroom in the PWC Whole Home Innovation Center is expansive and the display cases, which measure seven feet by ten feet, can be moved sequentially to tell a story. Themes at the showroom alter constantly, ranging 86 slmag.net

from asthma awareness month to fall prevention month; these ever-changing displays make the atmosphere of the Center interactive, vibrant, and energized. “It’s a place for the whole community,” said Ms. Creech. “We want to welcome anyone who wants to learn about their home and health into the space. It’s just another way we’re extending PWC’s mission to better our local community and help our neighbors.” On the evening of March 23rd PWC will host its third annual ToolBelt Ball fundraising gala at the JACK Cincinnati Casino. The event will feature a three-course gourmet meal, art exhibitions, entertainment, raffles and much more. Most importantly, the ToolBelt Ball is dedicated to raising funds for the clients PWC serves each and every day, and compelling narratives about these clients take center stage at the gala. For example, the story that Mr. Pitts told at last year’s ToolBelt Ball focused on a young boy with special needs who was being raised by his great-grandparents. The boy has struggles and limitations, but they are counter-balanced by a supportive and loving family. By the time the boy was seven, he was too heavy to be carried upstairs, so PWC installed a chairlift and made other changes that allowed him to stay with his family and in his home, where he continues to thrive.

“The ToolBelt Ball puts compassion behind the people we serve,” reiterated Ms. Creech. “We do 10,000 services a year, and making that connection with what we are doing, and those we are helping, presents the humanity of our work. And it shows that it’s a collective effort with our staff, volunteers, funders and sponsors. Our name is a little quirky, but that’s for a reason. It takes all of those resources to solve problems, and together we do it very well.” Since its inception, PWC has provided over 300,000 services. The size and scale of their efforts differ from other organizations, and require an elevated level of support. But every dollar spent by PWC saves innumerable hours and money, and results in a smart investment. Some of their best programs, which bring security and safety, were started thirty years ago, and their mission is practical and measurable. A home may not have had running water but now it does. The tradesfolk who work at PWC could find employment at a variety of other companies. “Their choice often represents a higher calling that can come from a variety of reasons,” Ms. Creech said. They are a unified team who, under different circumstances, might not have known each other. They relate to customers, treat them with respect and make them feel valuable. While their working conditions can be difficult, they are, she said with a smile, “a pretty happy bunch.”

Mr. Pitts reflected, “We see people who face amazing challenges, who live without plumbing or heat. They do what they need to do, and wonderful miracles are performed by a group of people who are drawn together by a common purpose. When we become a part of someone’s life, it makes our day better.” As Gandhi once wrote, “you must be the change that you want to see in the world.” PWC balances a refined hierarchy of needs and return, and those who give their time and effort into the organization derive great benefits from doing so. “We get so much back,” Ms. Creech added. “It’s so inspirational because every story broadens our horizons and increases our appreciation of how fortunate we are. Our work can be hard and challenging, but it also makes us grateful.” Mr. Pitts says that he believes in PWC because our community has benefited from the organization so tremendously — and will continue doing so for many years to come. “Eventually I want to pass it on and have someone else assume the helm so that the organization will continue to thrive. I am surrounded by some of the smartest and best employees, and I would like to see a group of people follow in our footsteps who will make PWC even more successful in the future.” For more information on how you can get involved or give back to PWC, visit pwchomerepairs.org. sl slmag.net

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HCDC Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon. Cooper Creek Event Center. 11:30AM Impact 100 BIG Reveal. St. Anthony Center. 6:30-8:30 SCPA “The Future of the Arts Gala”. Music Hall. 6:15PM Holocaust and Humanities Opening Gala. Union Terminal Holocaust and Humanities Public Grand Opening. Union Terminal

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Urban League of Greater SW Ohio 70th Anniversary Luncheon. Hyatt Regency Hotel. Noon-1:30PM Stepping Stones ‘Open Your Heart’ Fundraiser. Eddie Merlot’s. 6PM. www.CincyOpenYourHeart.org Good Samaritans Annual Gala. Hyatt Regency. trihealth.com/foundations/good-samaritan-hospital-foundation/events/The-Good-Samaritans–Gala.aspx American Lung Association “Fight For Air Climb”. Carew Tower. runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cincinnati/FightforAirClimbCincinnati Community Shares “Annual For the Love of the Community”. The Pheonix. 6-9PM. https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=dcf033 The Dragonfly Foundation “Annual FFTC Fashion Show”. Sycamore High School Auditorium. 6:30PM. dragonfly.org/fftc2019/ Mercy McAuley High School “Fire & Ice: Eat, Drink and Be Charitable Auction Gala”. Hyatt Regency. 5:30-10 p.m. mercymcauley.org/support-us/fire-ice-auction/fire-ice-auction-tickets World Affairs Council “Annual OneWorld Gala & Global Trivia Game”. 6 p.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. oneworldgala.weebly.com Cincinnati Youth Collaborative. Annual Trivia Night, Rhinegeist Brewery. cycyouth.org/category/trivia-night/ The Carnegie “Art of Food: Lucky 13”. The Carnegie 6 p.m. thecarnegie.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0S61000008IUTJEA4 School for Creative & Performing Arts: “Dean Z In Concert”. 5:30 p.m. Corbett Theater at School for Creative & Performing Arts. scpacpsk12.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/DeanZInConcert2019 Kindervelt 50 Cabin Fever. Mad Tree Brewing Oakley. Kindervelt Psychiatric Emergency Assessment Center “Annual Let the Good Times Bowl”. 2:30-5 p.m. Stone Lanes in Norwood.

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SIDS EATPLAYGIVE

The de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation celebrated its 15th year this October with their signature annual event, the EatPlayGive Friends & Family Brunch. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brunch broke records for attendance, chef participation and silent auction proceeds. The de Cavels have raised over $1 million since the loss of their daughter, Tatiana, in 2002. All proceeds support Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky partners in the fight against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. 6 4

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1) Jean-Robert & Annette Pfund-de Cavel 2) Kristin Steuber with Chip Lehman 3) Nick & Nanci Lanni with Dennis Speigel 4) Kathleen MacQueeney with Dick Pruis 5) Thierry Paillette with Debbie Walters 6) Chris Martindell, Jayne Franklin, Joyce Morris & Kerry Martindell 7) Laura Lorenz, Rebecca Manyet with Rob & Laura Herfel 8) Doug & Terri Montgomery 9) Kristen & Pete Langhorne with Tanya Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke 10) Stacey & Chris Varley 11) Matthew Millett with Lane Satterthwaite 12) Martha Willis with Andrea Kravetz

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NEW CINCINNATI FALL LEARNING EVENT

The Network of Executive Women (NEW) Cincinnati, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing women, growing business and transforming the workplace through the power of community, is commemorating its 10th anniversary in 2018. To complete the celebration this year, NEW Cincinnati featured keynote speaker Dr. Steve Robbins, the author of “What If? Short Stories to Spark Diversity Dialogue,” and creator of a new video training series called “Inclusion Insights.” Dr. Robbins spoke to more than 700 male and female consumer product and retail leaders at the NEW Cincinnati 2018 Fall Learning Event at JACK Casino on October 25, 2018.

1) Kyle Mottola with Mallory & Isaack 2) Krista Monnin, Dr. Steve Robbins & Jill McIntosh 3) Sarah Alter & Jill McIntosh 4) Dawn Shirley from 84.51 was awarded the Best of The Best Award 5) Chris Frazier, Drew Jesse & Jason Kaplan 6) Rushma Khatri Subedi & Rakshanda Khan 7) Katrina Kemner with Bharat Hanumanthu 8) Allie Myrvold, Lisa Allison, Drew Dulmage & Trudy Nyairo

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ROTARY CLUB PARTIES WITH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Rotary Club of Cincinnati brought an early Christmas to more than 120 students with disabilities and critical needs at the Roselawn Condon School in Roselawn. The Dec. 4 party is a tradition that stems from the Rotary Club’s founding of Cincinnati’s first school for children with disabilities in 1919. “We look forward to this every year,” said Roselawn Condon School Principal Harry Voll. “For some of our families, this is the only celebration they will have.” Children received gifts, food, games and entertainment, and the school received a $1000 to buy communication devices.

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1) Brad Green, center, admires drawings of Zavia Johnson at left, and Kailyln Johnson 2) Rick Flynn, Terri Boeing & Rich Dineen 3) Gary Kindell with Genesis Henriquez-Fuentes 4) Santa with the Kids 5) Mackenzie McGee, left, Barb Saunders & Alana Daniels 6) Patty Horowitz with Dr. Charles Pierce 7) Dave Ziegler with Ramar Watson 8) Shana Stiver, Joyce McElroy & Claudia Cagle 9) Rotarian Shirley Love with Ki’Asia McGruder 10) Mike Levally center, with Garry Holmes & Lucas Wright

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THE NANCY & DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST AND HUMANITY CENTER DONOR THANK YOU EVENT

Graciously hosted by capital campaign co-chairs Bobby and Arna Fisher, HHC gathered to thank major donors of its capital campaign. The campaign will enable HHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansion and relocation to the historic Union Terminal. With a lead gift from Nancy and David Wolf, the campaign has raised over $14M. Learn more at www.holocaustandhumanity.org

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CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM GALA

The Cincinnati Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biennial gala was held at Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Hall on November 2. Guests enjoyed an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner and a live auction while celebrating the special exhibition The Fabric of India. The biennial gala is an opportunity for the Greater Cincinnati community, supporters and friends with an interest in the art museum to give back to the organization. The funds raised at the event help the museum present special exhibitions and public programs. The event was co-chaired by Dulany Anning, Amy DeWitt and Tracy Hartmann. 6 4

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1) Patsy & Robert Pike with Jane Muranus 2) Carol Edmondson, Melanie & Check Stutenroth with Kirby Neumann 3) Larry, Jill & Megan McGruder 4) Melanie & Bruce Healey with Andrew & Amy Dewitt 5) Mark Adans, Barbara Hahn & Steven Sundormax 6) Frank Verhoff, Shene Marek, Jack Hahn with Dave & Jeni Linnenbeg 7) Thil & Rachel Paff, Holly & Steve Shoemaker with Micheal Molloy & Sarah Fauaner 8) Shaker & Anu Mitra with Melanie & Bruce Healey 9) Amy Dewitt, Jeni Linnenberg, Jennie Rosenthal-Berliant & Lori Wellinghoff 10) Dulany Anning with Frances & Scott Keller 11) Hilary Menchen, Amy & Katherine Hanson

COOPERATIVE FOR EDUCATION FALL FIESTA

Cooperative for Education (CoEd), a local nonprofit whose work focuses on education in Guatemala, hosted its annual Fall Fiesta on October 20. Held at Music Hall, the event raised over $186,000 for CoEdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital education programs that serve primarily indigenous Mayan schoolchildren in Guatemala. More than 250 local and visiting donors attended. They bid on silent auction items, purchased live auction packages, enjoyed dinner and drinks, signed up to sponsor students, raised money to bring CoEdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rise Youth Development Program to new communities in Guatemala, and even played wine ring toss!

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1) Guests show off their Day of the Dead masks 2) Special Guest Sandra Capen of Guatemala, Maggie Gieseke & Katie Dawson 3) Juan Carlos Gomez plays Skulls or Tails 4) Elizabeth Ruwe with Keane Gleeson 5) Volunteers show off the Day of the Dead theme 6) Dave Noll, volunteer Abby Noll, and Event Chair Christy Noll 7) Executive Director Joe Berninger 8) Andi McBride of Clifton with daughters

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EASTERSEALS’ BRIGHTER FUTURES CELEBRATION

On Wednesday, November 7, guests came from all over the Greater Cincinnati community to enjoy Easterseals’ Brighter Futures Celebration, which raised more than $130,000 for Easterseals’ vital programs. President and CEO of Easterseals serving Greater Cincinnati Pam Green shared, “Our goal is to help the citizens of southwest Ohio that need us, develop the work skill set to compete in the job market, become self-sufficient, support their families, to feel the pride of earning a paycheck, and to contribute back to the community.” Awards were presented to Dominique Love, Asante Boggan, and Eddie Pope for being role models, leadership, and successes in the workplace.

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CHRIST HOSPITAL GALA: UNMASKING THE FUTURE OF CANCER

The Christ Hospital Gala 2018: Unmasking the Future of Cancer Care raised more than $660,000 to support innovative, personalized cancer care throughout The Christ Hospital Health Network, including research, technology, and patient assistance. The Gala was a tremendous success, with more than 1,200 people in attendance and numerous sponsors, including presenting sponsor, Ohio National Financial Services. The eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program honored A. William Schreiner, III, MD, FACP, for his pioneering vision in establishing The Christ Hospital Internal Medicine and Residency Program. 6 4

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CANCERFREE KIDS CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS DINNER

On Thursday, November 8, CancerFree KIDS held its annual Celebration of Champions Dinner at the Manor House. This year’s event raised more than $400,000 to further their mission of ending childhood cancer through research. The evening began with cocktails while nearly 600 guests browsed and bid on unique silent auction items. More than 40 childhood cancer survivors, ranging ages 2-35, were in attendance and guests viewed a touching video highlighting 2 families affected by childhood cancer. The energetic live auction and “Fund-AGrant” paddle raise, which gives attendees the opportunity to make a direct donation to research at various levels. This year’s Fund-A-Grant was the most successful yet, raising $205,000 in a matter of minutes.

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CCO MAGIC OF MUSIK GALA

The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra was pleased to present Brett Stover with their 2018 Pinnacle Award for Arts Excellence and Advocacy at their Magic of Musik gala that took place November 30th at the Hilton Netherland Plaza. Guests were entertained by CCO music director Eckart Preu at the piano, as well as musicians from the CCO including principal trumpet Ashley Hall and principal viola Heidi Yenney. Event chair Roxanne Qualls was delighted to welcome 250 friends of Brett and the CCO to celebrate the success of Summermusik and thank Brett for all his tireless efforts on behalf of numerous arts organizations in our community. Brettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acceptance speech closed out the evening on a high note as he talked about local arts groups experiencing exciting growth due to their renaissance, relevancy and reach.

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1) Terry & Kate Rath 2) Tim Sparks, Nancy Decastro with Al Dierckes & Nancy Steman 3) Jeff & Mindy Seibert 4) Angelique & Karde Suzuki 5) Eckart Preu, Heidi Yenney, Mark Silbersack, Ruth Schwalbe, Mable Lecrone 6) Lyndsay Coorman, Ed Lyon, Krystina Taylor, Ronna & James Willis with Cindy Starr 7) Jennifer Lynn & Gerry Barone 8) Todd Margolis with Dennis Hackett 9) Damon & Holly Brians Ragusa, Barbara Hahn, Michelle & Rob Sullivan, with Brett Stover & Jay Springer 10) Bob & Joyce Maly with Catharine Liggett & Mike McKay

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CANCER FAMILY CARE GALA

Cancer Family Care hosted approximately 500 friends at the Manor House on Saturday, November 3rd to set another all-time high with over $385,000 raised! This year Clayt and Meredythe Daley received the “Heart Award” for their outstanding service to Cancer Family Care. Clayt served on the Cancer Family Care Board from 1983 – 1993 and was the President of the Board in 1987-1988. The event included silent auctions with wine tastings prior to a sit down dinner with a live auction. Save the date for the 40th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction! Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Manor House.

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1) Irwin & Barbara Weinberg 2) Bridget & Phil GO with Ben Nunery & Lesley Amann 3) Jeff Waddell with Michelle Vance Waddell 4) Clayt & Meredythe Daley 5) Patrice Morris with Vicky Luke 6) Cayleen Dixon, Jeane Elliott & Marj Valvano 7) Meredythe & Clayt Daley with CFC CEO Jill Settlemyre 8) John Mocker with Deanna & Rob Clarke 9) George Elliott with Jan & Graig Smith 10) Drew Baloun, Stacey Meyer & Mary Horn 11) Andy Reed with Elaine Gillespie

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CINCINNATI BALLET’S WOMAN’S GROUP, ETOILE

Cincinnati Ballet welcomed 125 women from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to kick off our fourth season of Étoile. Our guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by Eat Well and were treated to a sneak peek of Principal Dancer Melissa Gelfin’s choreography which she performed at Houston’s Elle Émerge workshop for female choreographers. These are exactly the types of initiatives we love to support.

1) Lynn McAlevey & Jennifer Damiano 2) Daphne Jurgensen, Becca Schecter & Sarah Fester 3) Beth Barney, Deborah Livingston, & Betsy LaMacchia 4) Kathryn Harsh, Tasha Pinclo, & Katherine Nero 5) Melissa Gelfin 6) Tanu Bhati, Emily Stahl, Daphne Jurgensen, Victoria Morgan, Candace Cioffi, Amber Kincaid, Sonia Sharma, Tina DiSanto 7) Michelle Ziegler, Betsy Leonidas, Jomana Dobbs, Shannon Miller & Jeralyn Barrett 8) Victoria Morgan addresses the crowd

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CABVI’S 2ND ANNUAL DINING IN THE DARK

Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) held their second annual Dining in the Dark event on Saturday, November 10 at The Madison in Covington, KY. More than 350 guests were guided through dinner’s main course while wearing a blindfold. Cincinnati Bengals Alum Dave Lapham served as the Honorary Chairperson and Q102 DJ’s Jon (Jon Jon) Curl and Natalie Jones served as the emcees. The agency honored this year’s Barney H. Kroger Humanitarian Award recipient, Rosemary H. Bloom, who joined CABVI’s Board in 1998 and became an Emeritus Trustee in 2010. 6 4

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1) Nick & Jenny Schuckman 2) Colleen & Tom Laux 3) Jon Curl with Natalie Jones 4) Rob & Lisa Volker with Deb Neyer 5) Patrick Mitchell with Sandra Zoubousky 6) Maila & Shane Trist with Jennifer & Nick Schildmeyer 7) Dave & Jenny Franta,Tim & Eileen Geraci, Brandon & Laura Stock 8) Paul & Casey Brodnicki with Marshall & Kirsty Winner 9) Katie & Mary Rust with Maddie & Nancy Caso 10) Kelly Young and Beth Bollman 11) Tonna & Luke Lindsell with Jon Parcament & Laura Hanson 12) Mark & Robin Chadwick

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