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As a little girl, I would pour over my father’s copies of National Geographic, enthralled by the eye-popping photography of remote locales and their exotic cultures. It was this innate curiosity and fascination that influenced my decision to major in anthropology in college and continues to fuel my wanderlust today. For most people, an ideal vacation involves ample R&R. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with this approach, given the precious little free time most of us have in our fast-paced lives, when I travel, much to the dismay of my companions, I’d go without sleeping if I could, just to soak up every last bit of wherever it is I’m fortunate to find myself. Tis was the case during my recent weeklong Moroccan adventure. Rising pre-dawn to watch as each sleepy ancient city we visited slowly came to life, by the time I finally retired each night, the degree of sensory overload – unequalled by any other place I’ve ever been – kept me replaying each day’s events over and over in my mind until the wee hours. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the trip was our guide, Saida Ezzahoui (pictured with me at the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech). Knowing she was a Suni Muslim, I’ll have to admit that I was surprised by her conservative Western attire – sans hijab – when I met her at the airport in Casablanca. Fiercely independent yet staunchly true to the values she holds dear, she remains one of a small number of English-speaking female tour guides in Morocco. Troughout the week she shared poignant stories of her family’s history that provided a unique insight into Islam and the dynamics of Moroccan familial relations. Our lively dinner discussions, where topics ran the gamut and nothing was taboo, added another level of intrigue to a wholly superlative junket. You can find additional photographs related to the travel story on pages 36 – 45 on our Facebook page: facebook.com/sophisticatedliving. Happy travels!
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Summer has officially arrived in Lexington, and I could not be more elated. Long summer days spent with my daughter Juliet and our two dogs, Syd and Razzle, leave me searching for inspiration. My search to find ways to fill our days with new activities in and around Lexington is in constant motion. I recently discovered Pinterest and find it to be an endless source of creative projects. From crafts to do with my daughter to summer recipes based on traditional Kentucky classics to images that inspire, I can’t get enough. One of the images I have discovered is an archival photograph by legendary photographer Horst P. Horst, a Vogue photographer from the 1960s. Te image is of two brunette beauties working on their tans and having a cocktail. From their pristine white summer blouses to their chic red lipstick, the photo has inspired me to be a bit more formal in my day-to-day style. Although they are simply working on their tans and sharing a drink, their classic elegance imparts a sophistication that I love. I now feel the need for a bit more formality this summer, if only in the details. A local example of elegance in the details, Lexington-born chef Cole Arimes has done just that with the beautiful menu at Cole’s on Main at the footsteps of both downtown and Chevy Chase. Te lovely outdoor patio provides a perfect setting nestled between my in-law’s home and a resurgently vibrant downtown. Tis restaurant is not to be missed and is featured in this issue. Happy Summer!
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A labor intense antique As you can see from the illustration, bronzes, the generic name for any small statuary made of bronze, come in every shape, size and form imaginable. However, no one ever thinks about how these wonderful antiques were made and all the labor intensive work needed to make these fantastic small art sculptures. It is a lengthy and difficult process to make any artwork out of bronze. First, you have to mix molten copper with a small amount of molten tin to produce bronze. Tis involves very high temperatures, making it somewhat dangerous. Although there are exceptions, for the most part all bronze artworks are cast in sections, not whole, and later joined together. There are two main ways to cast bronze, lost wax and sand casting. Lost wax involves making a wax replica of what is to be made in bronze. Te wax replica is encased in a mold with a material that can withstand intense high temperatures. The wax is then melted out of the mold and hot molted bronze is poured into the void where the wax replica once was, producing an exact replica in bronze. Sand casting is similar but differs in that instead of wax, a wooden copy of what is to be cast in bronze is used for the model.
Two forms are filled with fine sand, and the wooden model is pressed into and sandwiched between the two sand-filled forms. The two forms are then carefully separated, the wooden copy removed, and the two sand molds are rejoined. Hot molten bronze is then poured into the sand mold to reproduce whatever was molded in the sand. After the molten bronze is cooled, be it lost wax or sand casting, the laborious process of finish work starts. Te parts of the bronze artwork are then refined and polished. These bronze parts are assembled by being riveted or soldered together, sometimes a combination of both processes, to make a completed bronze artwork. Tis finish work is crucial to the overall look of the piece. Te last process involved is putting on a patina. Tere are endless different patinas used to color bronze artworks, and, so I was told, the patinas were always a secret process that was not shared between makers. One only has to look at all the different coloration on the bronzes illustrated to add credence to this thought. No matter the shape, size, form or period, bronze artworks are true labors of love. sl
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Aperitivo, Aperol Spritz Do you ever wonder what to have as a cocktail before dinner or what to have to drink while waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant? You will likely be having wine with dinner and you do not want a beer or a high alcohol cocktail like a martini or one of those crazy sweet en vogue cocktails – you are in a quandary. Or perhaps you need something to refresh your palate and prepare it for the great meal to come? Try an Italian Aperitivo, Aperol Spritz! I was introduced to one of my favorite aperitivos in Italy about four years ago. We had tasted through two dozen Brunello di Montalcinos in Montalcino and were taking a break for lunch. My palate was getting close to fatigued, and I needed something fresh and vibrant to restore it to enjoy a wonderful Tuscan lunch. I had been expectorating, so consuming a little wine with lunch and a drink before lunch would still allow me to enjoy the remainder of the day’s tastings and activities. Our host suggested a spritz, which is more commonly called an Aperol Spritz. Always one open to a suggestion, I said “yes.” I observed the bartender take a large wine glass, fill it with ice and drop a freshly cut blood orange in it. He poured the Venetian sparkling wine prosecco over the ice. So far this seemed pretty basic and maybe a tad boring. He then added the Italian spirit Aperol and topped it with a splash of sparkling mineral water. With my palate needing to be refreshed and my thirst building, I took a quick sip. Wow! The juxtaposition of the orange flavor and slightly bitter flavor along with the vivacious bubbles of the sparkling wine was surprising. I quickly dispatched another sip, and what seemed like layers of tired coatings of red wine were removed from my palate. Restoring and refreshing my palate completely by the end of the glass allowed me to better enjoy my lunch and the wines that were paired with it. I later investigated exactly what Aperol was. When I first saw it being poured, I equated it to one of my other favorite Italian aperitivos, Campari. It has the same bright orange color, but despite that it looks like Campari, Aperol has an alcohol content of 11 percent, which is less than half of Campari. It is also intentionally less bitter. Aperol is essentially a secret recipe, but they do tell us it is an infusion of orange, hints of mandarin, and a collection of herbs, roots and spices including rhubarb. Te two Barbieri
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brothers in Padua, Italy, originally made it in 1919, and Aperol remains unchanged despite now being owned by Campari. It is the number one selling spirit in Italy, and it is reported that in Veneto, there are 300,000 Aperol Spritzes consumed every day. I enjoy an Aperol Spritz before dinner, especially in the summer. It is the perfect beverage while grilling on a hot day. Te first wine of the evening seems to flow a little bit smother after an Aperol Spritz. I have had variations of the Aperol Spritz, one of which included using French champagne instead of the Italian prosecco, but I prefer the prosecco. Prosecco is a very good quality light, dry Italian sparkling wine that lends itself better to the cocktail then the richer, fuller French champagne. Try this recipe to make the traditional Aperol Spritz. sl APEROL SPRITZ Fill your favorite 12-ounce glass with ice Add a slice of orange or blood orange Add three parts of prosecco Two parts of Aperol Te splash of soda avoids the Aperol settling at the bottom.
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IMPERIAL ADVENTURE Written by Bridget Williams
Les Cigognes
DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF MOROCCO Tough I will never forget the aromas, when queried, I struggle to ďŹ nd words descriptive enough to encapsulate them. How does one communicate the simultaneous experience of perfume and pungent, an affront to the senses that has yet to be rivaled by any other place I’ve visited in the world? Such is the dilemma when describing my whirlwind tour of the imperial cities of Morocco: Fes, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat, as well as brief stops in Casablanca, Chefchaouen and Volubilis. With legacies as distinct as the dynasties they represented over the millennia, each imperial city offered an expected glimpse of ancient traditions, but more surprising was the cohabitation of cosmopolitan ideals.
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Lobby of the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
After a six-hour flight from JFK, we touched down at 5:30 a.m. in Casablanca, where after collecting our bags, we were greeted by our guide for the week - Saida Ezzahoui - a petite woman possessing immense charisma and seemingly indiminishable energy for such an early hour. We settled into our comfortable shuttle bus, and as the silhouette of palm trees became illuminated by the sunrise, Saida launched into a fascinating overview of Morocco’s history, religion, language, topography and customs. With five million inhabitants, Casablanca is Morocco’s biggest and most modern city. Named by the Portuguese after an impressive white house of a 10th-century chief, Casablanca was included in the portion of the country between Fez and Rabat that was a French protectorate from 1912 to 1956, resulting in a legacy of French influence in the school system and government. Te city’s importance as a hub of business was evident by Palm Beach-like enclaves of grand ocean view homes hidden behind manicured hedges. A light breakfast of pastries and mint tea at a café on the Atlantic was followed by a visit to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the country and the seventh largest in the world, capable of holding 105,000 worshippers. One of only two 38 slmag.net
mosques in the country open to non-Muslim visitors, Saida, a Suni Muslim, provided us with an easy-to-understand overview of her faith, highlighting its ease of practice and more tolerant nature (poignantly underscored by her conservative Western dress sans hijab). Meknes, originally settled by Berbers in the ninth century, was our next stop. Bab Mansour is the most notable among the city’s 27 gates. Within the medina’s main square there were carts laden with sheep carcasses, and Saida explained that Muslims were celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with each family slaughtering a sheep to mark the occasion. After telling us about the sheep her family kept in their garage to mark the holiday, she likened it to the American tradition of turkey on Tanksgiving, and we laughed at the thought of a DIY turkey day. Under the rule of Moulay Ismaïl, known for his abject cruelty, his capital city of Meknes became noteworthy for its extravagance, with some 25,000 slaves used during the construction of the imperial palace and monuments, some of which included stoned pilfered from the nearby Roman ruins at Volubilis. Te remains of the palace, including stables capable of accommodating 12,000 horses, provide a fascinating glimpse of life in medieval Morocco.
Pastries in the medina at Marrakesh.
Sofitel Fès Palais Jamaï
Our first traditional Moroccan meal was had at lunch in the stunning courtyard of Riad Didi Meknes, owned by direct descendants of sultan Moulay Sulaiman. Te confines were such a visual treat, resplendent with polished tiles on the floor and mosaic walls in rainbow hues, painted woodwork and intimate rooms that invited exploration, that I quickly forgot my hunger, until our first course, little plates of “cooked salad,” was presented. A veritable feast of beets, carrots, potatoes, olives, eggplant and white beans, all scented with aromatic spices that lent unique flavor profiles, was enough to draw me back to the table. En route to Fez we made a late afternoon stop at Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once an important Roman town on the westernmost border of Roman conquests, the ruins, heavily damaged by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, hint at the sophisticated city that once flourished there. Among the highlights are 30 high quality mosaics that remain in their original location, oil presses, an aqueduct, a judiciary basilica and a triumphal arch. Located within the walls of the medina in Fes and boasting both Moorish and Arabic architecture, the Sofitel Fès Palais Jamaï provided a welcome respite after a long day of travel and exploration. While certainly luxurious, the
property still retains ample authenticity to underscore its exotic locale. Still satiated from our feast at lunch, we opted for light bites and Moroccan wine in the hotel’s Al Mandar bar. While most observant Muslims avoid alcohol, our group never had a problem finding a good glass of Moroccan wine (a good dry martini was a little harder to come by). Awakened at sunrise by the Islamic call to prayer, I stepped onto my balcony to watch as the medina slowly came to life. After an American-style buffet breakfast by the outdoor pool, Saida met us sporting a traditional and colorful djellaba, a loose-fitting robe worn by both men and women. A narrow alleyway just steps away from the hotel’s front entrance leads to a labyrinth that links the 187 neighborhoods inside the medina. Within just a few steps, sensory overload commences and intensifies with every turn. Tis is where the services of a guide are imperative, first of all to keep one from becoming hopelessly lost and second for help in finding the best artisans for leather goods, rugs, silver, copper and brass pieces, spices and the like. Saida was an invaluable advocate, ensuring shopkeepers gave us their finest grade of saffron, providing bargaining tips, and knowing when to step in and when to let us try our hand at haggling. slmag.net
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Te leather souq in Fes.
Te leather souq is home to the oldest leather tannery in the world, dating back at least nine centuries. Tose who can stomach the stench can watch from a balcony as men standing knee-deep in a honeycomb arrangement of stone “bowls” containing various colored vegetable dyes do the manual, backbreaking work of processing the sheep and goat skins. After dying, the hides are laid on the surrounding rooftops to dry. Te resulting high quality leather handiwork is plentiful and varied, and the shopkeepers are persistent in their sales tactics, but there are certainly bargains to be had as one particularly adept and stalwart negotiator in our group found out. As a rule, Saida pointed out that most Moroccans prefer to eat and entertain at home, and as such, the diversity of dining options and menu choices is somewhat limited. For a true taste of Moroccan cuisine, it is advisable, as we did, to have your guide arrange a meal in a private riad, which is a traditional Moroccan multi-story house where rooms open to an interior garden courtyard with a water feature or fountain. Te experience of leaving the mayhem of the medina, stepping through a nondescript doorway in a sea of similarly sandcolored facades and into an explosion of opulent color and
Chefchaouen
Cooked salad course at Riad Didi Meknes
texture is an almost indescribable experience and was by far the best meal of the entire trip. Te multi-course feast our hostess prepared out of her tiny, and by American standards, primitive kitchen was almost unfathomable to me. Following an afternoon of shopping and exploring, we set out for Chefchaouen, positioned against the Rif Mountains in the northwest part of the country. En route, following a discussion of the region’s olive oils, Saida made an impromptu stop at an olive oil press that uses a hybrid of centuries-old and modern techniques. As soon as we exited the van we could smell the intoxicating aroma wafting from huge piles of picholine and Spanish olives. After observing the production process, we were invited to dip chucks of crusty bread into plates of the freshly pressed oil – what an intense palate pleaser! Chefchaouen is most noted for its whitewashed homes with powder-blue accents and alleyways. Saida explained the blue hue was a superstitious hedge against evil eye. A popular tourist destination due to its proximity to Tangier, I found the city to be among the friendliest and one I’d be comfortable exploring without the assistance of a guide. As we traversed up and down the hilly, narrow alleyways, moving aside to let “kamikaze slmag.net
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donkeys” laden with cans full of gasoline pass by, the beauty of the city revealed itself. At the source of a fresh mountain spring that cascades down the mountain, children played and women tended to their daily laundry. Hiking up into the hills, we observed women baking bread in a communal oven and a pick-up soccer match taking place on the outskirts of an ancient cemetery. Casa Hassan, a charming guesthouse decorated with unique art and craftwork characteristic of the region, is an ideal spot for exploring the city’s many treasures. On the mountainous, windy road leading to Rabat, the country’s capital and its third largest city, scrubland gave way to coniferous forest and meandering streams. Travel by road can be arduous, particularly when stuck behind a slowmoving truck on narrow two-lane roads. Located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat is primarily an administrative city. Close to the Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the five-star Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses hotel combines contemporary luxury with classic Moroccan architecture motifs. Housed within a 1960s-era tower, the nondescript exterior gives no hint of the interior’s chic confines. Te gleaming marble-floored lobby includes a handful of highend boutiques that cater to its well-heeled clientele. At the 42 slmag.net
far end of the space, near the entrance to 17-acres of gardens dotted with some 3,000 roses, a chandelier of Murano “bubbles” is suspended over a tranquil water feature. One of the more memorable experiences during our time in Rabat, which included visits to the Hassan Tower Mausoleum and Chellah Necropolis, was dinner at Restaurant Le Ziryab. Located in Rue des Consuls in the heart of the medina, we were met at our car by a man in traditional attire carrying a lantern, who led us through a maze of ancient alleyways to the restaurant. Te deft hands of a lone musician playing a lotar, a Moroccan guitar, provided the soundtrack for the evening as we dined on an abundant, multi-course meal of traditional fare, including cooked salads, lamb and chicken tangine, couscous and pastila. The remainder of our trip were spent in the bustling city of Marrakech, the most important former imperial city, and home to both the largest Berber souk in Morocco and Djemaa el Fna, one of the busiest open-air squares and market places in the world. Reflecting the dichotomy of old and new, our home base for two nights was the Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech, a calming, contemporary compound spread over 40-acres of Moorish gardens a short walk from the ancient ramparts of the medina.
Djemaa el Fna at dusk
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat
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Built to resemble a modern-day medina, the rosehued walled sanctuary features alluring arcades, fountain courtyards, Moorish gardens and 141 guest rooms in lowrise accommodations with views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and Menara Gardens. Te family friendly property includes a comprehensive children’s program in a dedicated facility as well as two pools – one for families and another for adults only. After a day in the bustling souks, returning to the calming confines of the resort was a welcome respite. Even more indulgent is an afternoon spent within the confines of their lavish 32,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. Te pure argan oil I picked up in the spa boutique has been nothing short of a magic elixir for both dry skin and hair. Discerning travelers wishing to “go native” and stay within the medina would be well served by a trio of riads – Dar Les Cigognes, Riad Kaiss and Le Nid des Cigognes - that comprise The Sanssouci Collection. The collection is owned by expatriates Eben Lenderking and Tanja Tibaldi, who fell in love with the city during a 15-day vacation, during which they worked up a business plan on a napkin during New Year’s Eve 44 slmag.net
and implemented it the next day by purchasing their first riad. Each unique property has been carefully renovated (taking as long as four years in some cases) to adhere to traditional architectural styles and materials while sparing no guest amenity. Each property offers an on-site concierge, a restaurant serving traditional Moroccan cuisine and a full bar, daily bespoke cooking classes from one-hour to full-day, a traditional hammam, and spa services using their proprietary product line. At Dar Les Cigognes, a rooftop terrace with 1,500 potted trees puts you eye level with the storks that nest atop the palace ramparts. Lenderking, who remarked that he feels safer in Marrakech than in London or New York City, particularly enjoys the city’s “fascinating remnants of Jewish culture,” and the “amazing artisan traditions that are a part of daily life.” When it comes to finding the best street food, he recommended following the locals and looking outside the square to the working class restaurants where the cuisine is most authentic. Bianca Jagger, Cecil Beaton and Yves Saint Laurent are some of the well-known revelers who lived the bon vivant lifestyle of expats in Marrakech in the latter half of the 20th
Majorelle Gardens, Marrakech Ben Youssef Medersa in Marrakech
Riad Kaiss, Marrakech. Photo by Elan Fleisher.
century. Te 12-acre Majorelle Gardens, designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 30s and purchased in 1980 by Laurent and Pierre Bergé, are a popular tourist destination (plan to visit early or late in the day for the smallest crowds). Laurent’s ashes were scattered there following his death in 2008. Te painter’s studio is now a museum displaying the personal collections of Laurent and Bergé. Also worth a visit are the lavishly decorated Saadian Tombs and the Ben Youssef Medersa, an Islamic school attached to the Ben Youssef Mosque that was founded in the 14th century and completely rebuilt in the 1560s. It is home to some of the most beautiful art and architecture in Marrakesh. Even in a state of partial ruin, it is not too much a stretch of the imagination to envision the former grandeur of the 360-room El Badi Palace, built by Ahmed Al Mansour between 1578 and 1602. Like the finale in a fireworks show, a day at Djemaa el Fna was our final adventure. After shopping in the souks, where I picked up some gorgeous high-quality caftans from Bouriad Karim, and my travelmates drove a hard bargain to acquire several fine carpets, we arrived at the square by early afternoon.
At that time of day, the scene was sedate enough, with a handful of snake charmers, henna artists and various peddlers milling about the square, but as day turned to dusk, scores of food vendors wheeled in carts offering all manner of epicurean delights, turning the square into a carnival-like scene. Again, our guide was invaluable in offering tips for handling the pushy street performers as well as advising which food carts to savor and, more important, to steer clear of. Returning to the serene confines of the Four Seasons, I slipped into the heated pool to unwind before heading to the spa to experience a traditional hammam bath and facial with oils of rose, jasmine and orange flower. Te indulgent escape provided an ideal opportunity to reflect on my extraordinary Moroccan adventure. sl SOURCES Moroccan National Tourist Office - sanssoucicollection.com Guide services: Saida Ezzahoui – saidam@hotmail.com. Chefchaouen: Cassa Hassan - casahassan.com. Fes: Sofitel Fès Palais Jamaï - sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2141-sofitel-fespalais-jamai/index.shtml. Marrakech: Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech - fourseasons. com/Marrakech; The Sanssouci Collection - sanssoucicollection.com; Majorelle Gardens – jardinmajorelle.com Meknes: Riad didi Meknes - palaisdidi.com/en/. Rabat: Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses - sofitel.com/gb/hotel-6813-sofitel-rabat-jardindes-roses/index.shtml; Restaurant Le Ziryab - restaurantleziryab.com.
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Bibliotaph
From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural extravaganzas of recent years, writer Brad Herzog showcases those athletes and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views. Brad Herzog - G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet - Hardcover, 32 page, Sleeping Bear Press (sleepingbearpress.com). This book explores how painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, architects and designers have helped to affect the consciousness of spectators around the world. Mike O’Mahony describes and analyzes images, objects and art made of the Olympics throughout history. His detailed insights of Olympic artifacts, combined with beautiful illustrations, present a crucial addition to our understanding of the games and the way we watch them. Mike O'Mahony - Olympic Visions - Images of the Games Through History - Hardcover, 175 pages, Reaktion Books (eaktionbooks.com).
Award-winning photographers Anderson & Low were allowed unparalleled freedom of movement and access by the Chinese authorities to any Chinese gymnast, resulting in this impressive tome that chronicles the lives of Chinese gymnasts as they strive to achieve their potential while managing achievement levels expected of them. Anderson & Low - Endure: An Intimate Journey with the Chinese Gymnasts - Hardcover, 220 pages, Serindia Publications (serindiagallery.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
A new collection of evocative black-and-white images by photographer Jean-Michel Berts exposes the unique character of this majestic city, with its smorgasbord of architecture both medieval and modern, in the twilight of dawn when the bustle of the global capital is stilled. Jean-Michel Berts (photographer), John Julius Norwich (text) - Te Light of London Hardcover, 132 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, style, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from notable photographers, including Slim Aarons, Cecil Beaton, Linda McCartney, Lord Snowdon, Juergen Teller, Mario Testino and more. Reuel Golden - London: Portrait of a City - Hardcover, 552 pages, Taschen (taschen.com).
With a selection of stylish hotels, antique markets, vintage shops and hip boutiques, and the best of the capital's restaurants, bars, tea rooms and pubs, Angelika Taschen's compendium is a must for the discerning traveller. Angelika Taschen - Taschen's London; Hotels, Restaurants & Shops - Hardcover, 388 pages, Taschen, taschen.com.
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GHOST
Rolls-Royce raises the bar for bespoke automobiles
RIDER Written by Bridget Williams
While the world of luxury presents many objects of desire that captivate one or more senses, with the hand-built Ghost Six Senses concept, the artisans and engineers of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars aim to awaken all five. Te move to an even higher level of personalization was prompted in part by an uptick in demand: More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalization. Formally launched in September 2009, the lines of the Rolls-Royce Ghost incorporate classic Rolls-Royce design cues – the elevated prow, long bonnet, short front overhang, sharply raked A-pillar and elegant tail – but are distinguished from its peers by its majestic “Yacht Line” styling. Tis is a world where welds are an art form and craftsmanship exists at a nano-level. The antithesis of a production automobile, first unveiled for ogling during the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, the Ghost Six Senses concept is described by Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Rolls-Royce CEO, as “a luxurious environment designed for the most discerning of individuals. It delights the senses and draws you into somewhere that transcends the interior of a car. Relax for a few moments and you will experience something that is hard to define, but which our customers understand so well. It can be likened to an aura, a sense that the stunning hand-made interior embodies something of the heart and soul of each proud craftsperson involved in its creation. Tat’s a uniquely Rolls-Royce sixth sense that this car presents so elegantly.”
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SIGHT Ghost Six Senses’ pearlescent Carrara White finish complements new forged alloy wheels, while eyes are immediately drawn to rich interior detailing upon entry through its coach doors. Te deep luster of the Walnut Burr veneer, complete with diagonally-oriented, brown oak cross-banding, is designed to hint at the extraordinary power at the driver’s disposal. SOUND For more than 100 years the sound of silence has driven the Rolls-Royce brand. But 21st century Ghost and Phantom models also present an auditorium in which the most advanced systems can deliver music in the most impressive fashion. Te concept audio system in Ghost Six Senses richly fills the spacious rear cabin thanks to its upgraded amplifier and the inclusion of “exciter” speakers housed in the leather headlining that help raise the centre of sound closer to a passenger’s ear. SMELL Te rich aroma greeting Ghost Six Senses’ occupants comes from the most supple natural soft grain leather in enveloping hand-crafted seats, as well as in the car’s leather headlining, with added hints of the woody spice in the walnut veneer. TASTE Bathed in light from a panoramic sunroof, the rear cabin urges occupants to relax in style. For the ultimate taste experience, the most refreshing chilled drinks or vintage champagne can be served from Ghost Six Senses’ coolbox, using custom flutes featuring a delightful sound-wave etching. TOUCH From cool chrome and sumptuous leather to the finest veneers, the Ghost Six Senses takes this concept further with the inclusion of natural grain leather for the first time. Deep pile lambs wool rugs encourage 52 slmag.net
occupants to submerge feet, while opening the boot effortlessly with remote opener reveals further lambs wool lining to cosset luxury bespoke luggage. Performance features ensure that the driving experience mirrors the bespoke accoutrements. Double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension work with an intelligent, four-cornered, air-suspension system and electronic variable damping to deliver the refinement that has been associated with Rolls-Royce for more than 100 years. With a 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, Ghost is the most powerful car that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has ever produced. Featuring direct injection, it produces 563bhp – enough to propel Ghost from zero to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds and on to an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph. With 780 Nm of torque available at just 1,500 rpm, delivery of power is immediate and extremely smooth. Power is transmitted through an eightspeed, shift-by-wire, automatic ZF gearbox. The control centre display is concealed behind a veneered panel until its services are called upon. All features such as satellite navigation, telephone, communication and entertainment functions are displayed here and managed via a central rotary controller, flanked by quick-access buttons on the front center console. Passing through 60 pairs of hands, the production process involves more than 2,000 individual operations and takes at least 20 days to complete. “Ghost Six Senses redefines a simple truth,” added Müller-Ötvös. “A RollsRoyce is always so much more than the sum of its beautiful parts.” sl
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Sunday Drive Photo by Bridget Williams
Hole 3, Te Buccaneer Golf Course St Croix, USVI Perfect for golfers of all skill levels, Te Buccaneer Golf Course on St. Croix in the USVI is an ideal resort course designed by Bob Joyce in 1973. Set among 340 rolling, beach-rimmed acres, the par 70 course plays 5,668 yards and offers spectacular Caribbean views from 13 holes – three of which play along one of the resort’s white sand beaches. After playing the #3 signature hole, the late Senator Edward Kennedy remarked, "Te only problem with this hole is that it's so beautiful, you don't want to leave the green." Golf Pro Tim Johnston has been at the resort for 37 years and provides a virtual hole-by-hole walk-through at www.thebuccaneer.com/golf.htm. sl
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Written by Alix Rice
Bob Hurley, oil on canvas, 72 x 63 inches
Faces of Surfing
The surfing industr y is notably colorful. Art and design have been an integral part of the surfing culture, influencing everything from the styles of surfing films, board and clothing design, and the personalities’ interests in the industry. Although art, music and film have been a major part of surfing, the fine art world is now being introduced to the surfing community through its own language of painting. Letty Nowak (lettynowak.com), an expert in the surfing industry but also a master painter, is merging her knowledge and passions in her newest body of work called “Faces of Surfing,” a series of 100 large scale oil paintings portraying a spectrum of notable individuals in the surfing community including athletes, professionals, brand leaders, characters and philanthropists. Nowak recalls “watching surfing movies over cereal in the mornings before school.” She was raised in South Haven, Michigan, with a father who was not only a sign painter and screen printer but also owned several of the first surf shops in the area and was a great surf enthusiast. Following in her father’s footsteps, Nowak lives between La Jolla, where she surfs and has a painting studio, and Key West where she has ownership of several surf shops herself. Nowak’s father was not only a great inspiration for her but was also a mentor; she
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remembers experimenting with color, line and composition with her father. It was during her college career at Michigan State University that Nowak developed her true passion for painting. As a project at the university, she was assigned to pick a subject matter to work with for her final semester. She chose portraiture and her stylemark was born. Noted by her distinct, colorful and largescale painting, she states, "I see my portraits as abstract pieces of blocks of color that come together to create the recognizable image of a face. I work to make each piece more about the actual painting through my marks and color even more than the subject I am portraying. Tis is an intriguing challenge to me – especially when painting recognizable people." Her first 25 of the series were shown at Hurley’s Town Hall in Costa Mesa, California, in October of 2011. Her most recent exhibition this past March was at Te La Jolla Art Association Gallery. Nowak has exhibited in New York City, Montauk, Key West, Laguna Beach and La Jolla. Through the planned worldwide traveling exhibition of this series, Nowak hopes that the intention of this body of work is fulfilled by introducing the fine art world to the surfing industry. Letty Nowak is certainly sitting on top of the world waiting to catch the next wave. sl
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Aamion Goodwin, oil on canvas, 70 x 68 inches
First Look at Fall
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Collette Dinnigan
Tracy Reese. Photo by Juan Arredondo.
Nomia. Photo by Chelsea Lauren.
Nomia. Photo by Chelsea Lauren.
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Michael Kors. Photo by Frazer Harrison.
Rag & Bone
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Lala Berlin
Kaviar Gauche
Milly By Michelle Smith. Photo by Mike Coppola.
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Farah Angsana. Photo by Mike Coppola.
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B Michael America. Photo by Slaven Vlasic.
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Interior designer Tomas Birkman’s home combines high style with thoughtful touches of whimsy Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
A pair of twin Biedermeier beds were joined to form the king-sized bed in the master bedroom. Te Colefax and Fowler pewter-colored linen drapery features delicate vine embroidery.
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“I’m a nut for Empire antiques,” said interior designer Tomas Birkman, proprietor of Kimbrel Birkman Interiors, whose heterogeneous home features at least one piece of the fine early 19th century furniture in each of its carefully curated rooms. Falling into the trade by accident, Birkman credits the good taste of his mother and grandmother for their “subconscious influence on the development of my aesthetic.” Armed with knowledge gleaned from studying both architecture and furniture history at the University of Kentucky, he taught himself the art of color rendering and perspective and learned “real world stuff on the job” as an apprentice, and eventual business partner with the late Richard Kimbrel. Believing that there is a “certain amount of understated refinement in a well-thought-out space” and that “you don’t have to have the finest of everything to have a great home,” Birkman remarked that his home, like the spaces he designs for his clients, has warmth, is well-edited, is reflective of personal passions and brings joy to its occupants. Birkman purchased the home from its original owners, and the existing décor was heavy with fleur-de-lis motifs. He chose to keep the gilded stencil wall treatment in the entry in homage to the family who had spent so much of their lives there and, in his words, to “appease any old house ghosts.” A fan of imparting a little touch of whimsy in every room, one is quick to notice the gilt finish of the AR 15 gun floor lamp with a matte black shade lined in gold nearby a gorgeous Biedermeier-inspired Mahler Sofa from Ebanista, with a series of Vatican Press bookplates from the 1700s grouped en masse above it, in the elegant living room. Flanking the front window, which is dressed with David Hicks Groundworks fabric by Lee Jofa, is a pair of Julian Chichester antiqued bronze etageres with ivory vellum shelves holding an interesting assemblage of books and objets d’art. Organic elements define the dining room, from the Phillip Jeffries arrowroot grasscloth wallcovering and wheat stalk wall sconces to the substantial gnarly elm table base. Birkman “beat up” the Oly dining chairs with sandpaper to impart a more rustic quality. Artwork in the room is a “hodgepodge” of contemporary and classic pieces.
Top to bottom, left to right: Sculptue in the guest bath; Wheatstalk sconces in the dining room were purchased at the Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show.; Carefully planned touches of whimsy, such as the AR 15 Gun Floor lamp in the living room, are found in each room.; Art Snake painting by Rodney Hatfield
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The hallway leading to the kitchen, guest bedroom and bath, and study is home to what Birkman refers to as his “bright art.” On one side of the door to the kitchen is a large stitched paper piece by Arturo Alonzo Sandoval from his Terrorist Series; the other side of the doorway holds a series of limited edition skateboard decks from Alien Workshop featuring artwork by Andy Warhol. A vignette at the end of the hall juxtaposes a tall statue of a peaceful Buddha with a pair of velum pieces, also from Sandoval’s Terrorist Series. Although it is primarily furnished with leftover pieces from other rooms, Birkman said of the guest bedroom that “oddly enough, people really respond well to it.” Illuminating the twin-bedded room is a lantern of blown glass panels with an interesting ribbon effect set into a wrought iron frame. A 150-year-old prayer rug on the floor between the beds is a family piece. In the guest bath, Birkman varied the orientation of the two-by-eight inch marble tiles, using a soldier row with a running bond along the walls to “break up the monotony.” He removed the tub in favor of a curbless shower with a walk-in configuration and added an oversized Kallista marble sink.
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A grouping of Vatican Press bookplates from the 1700s hang above a Mahler Sofa from Ebanista. Te antiqued mirror and coee table with shell and mother of pearl inlay are from Oly.
Phillip Jeries arrowroot grasscloth wallcovering dresses the walls in the dining room. Te Oly chairs are upholstered with fabric from Colefax & Fowler.
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A vignette at the end of the hall juxtaposes a tall statue of a peaceful buddah wwith a pair of velum pieces from Arturo Alonzo Sandoval’s Terrorist Series.
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Displaying a mid-century bent, the study is dominated by a Danish modern modular bookcase that belonged to Birkman’s grandparents.
Two pieces from a French mid-century sectional upholstered with sumptuous Manuel Canovas velvet form a settee in front of the window in the study. Drapery is Jim Tompson and the lumbar pillows on the wingback chairs are from Donghia.
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Birkman furnished the guest bedroom using “leftover pieces” from other rooms. Te 150-year-old prayer rug on the floor between the beds is a family piece.
Displaying a mid-century bent, the study is dominated by a Danish modern modular bookcase that belonged to his grandparents. Te geometric pattern of a hooked rug laid atop a larger natural fiber one is repeated in the coffee table. A handsome Empire chest sits opposite a pair of leather wingback chairs with Donghia lumbar pillows. Two pieces from a French mid-century sectional upholstered with sumptuous Manuel Canovas velvet form a settee in front of the window, which id adorned with Jim Tompson drapery. Birkman designed the landing at the top of the stairs to the second floor as an extension of the master suite. He said the clever “Plantation” wallpaper by Andrew Martin is “genius for a windowless room.” A Bourgie table lamp by Kartell rests on top of an heirloom early Empire chest. An ethereal watercolor of Kim Kardashian by Lexington artist Aaron Skolnick hangs above a narrow bench just outside the door to the bathroom. Quick to express that he is not a member of the Kardashian fan club, nonetheless, he said he was drawn to the pop icon image (as well as one Skolnick did of Khloe Kardashian that hangs
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“Plantation” wallpaper by Andrew Martin defines the vestibule outside the master bedroom. Te watercolor of Kim Kardashian is by Lexington artist Aaron Skolnick.
in the master bedroom) because the pieces “challenge us to think about our notions of celebrity and beauty and how fickle fame is. I remove the celebrity from the image and so I can just enjoy it.” Subtle lavender tinted walls create a serene environment in the master bedroom. A pair of twin Biedermeier beds was joined to form the kingsized bed and is an ideal complement to the Empire chest and tufted wingback chair with nail head detail. The Colefax and Fowler pewtercolored linen drapery features delicate vine embroidery. For the master bath, Birkman chose “exploded” four-by-16 inch subway tiles, a polished chrome framed medicine cabinet and Visual Comfort Wall sconces. The monogrammed Leontine Linens shower curtain features the company’s classic Pamela Greek key appliqué. A real-life application of the eclectic offerings at his Circa Home store, Birkman remarked that his home is “an intimate snapshot of my individuality – where I’ve been and where I’m going.” sl
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A Family Aair With the help of his family, Cole Arimes returns to his native Lexington to forge his own culinary legacy Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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Having left Lexington 18 years ago to pursue his culinary career, Cole Arimes had watched as Lexington’s downtown slowly came to life. “When I was in college, there were two pubs and that’s about it,” he said. The influx of shops, restaurants and nightlife gradually got him thinking about returning home and opening his own restaurant, so when the property at 735 Main came on the market, he seized the opportunity. With the financial backing of family members, interior design assistance from his mother, and his own culinary know-how that includes years of both front of the house and fine dining experience, Coles 735 Main was born. “It’s truly a family adventure,” he remarked.
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Most recently the executive chef at Embers Restaurant in Cincinnati, Arimes had always inherited a menu, so devising his own from scratch proved to be more arduous than he had expected, particularly considering his diverse culinary interests. The resulting fine dining and bar menus represent a blend of American classics infused with global flavors and Southern tradition. Te bar and fine dining menus can be ordered in the bar, patio or main dining room, an arrangement Arimes devised in an effort to position his restaurant as a frequent neighborhood destination. Arimes said that reestablishing a strong vendor network in a new city has been challenging, but as local farmer’s markets ramp up for the summer, he is looking forward to incorporating as much locally grown produce as possible. He is also considering planting a kitchen herb garden at the rear of the restaurant. Similar to the menu, the eclectic décor is described by Arimes as “French Country meets Anthropolgie.” A trio of hunt club murals, originally painted in 1949 by a local art teacher for The Stirrup Cup restaurant that operated at the site for years, have been carefully restored. Long banquettes on either side of the dining room are filled with a hodgepodge of pillows. Te upholstered seats of the dining chairs are similarly mismatched. Walls are a sunny yellow and the trimwork is painted Provençal blue. Tables are dressed with crisp white cloths and the assorted vintage silver pots belonging to Arimes’ mother on the center of each table serve as receptacles for various blooms. Te overall effect is feeling as though you’re dining at the home of a friend or family member. 80 slmag.net
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Opened in April, several menu items have already attained signature status, including the Panko Fried Avocado appetizer. Beautifully presented on a plate, crisscrossed by ribbons of spicy aioli and lemon saffron aioli, the halved avocado is filled with a savory crab salad. It would be a fine light meal when paired with either the soup du jour or the Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese salad, also beautifully plated and featuring macadamia-crusted goat cheese, arugula, crispy prosciutto and blood orange with balsamic drizzle. Among the entrees, the Horseradish Citrus Crusted Scottish Salmon is one of the most popular. The cold-water salmon is served with garlicmashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and roasted pineapple vinaigrette. Arimes extensive steakhouse experience shines in the preparation of the Petite Filet: mine was cooked to fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Paying homage to Southern cuisine, the Shrimp and Grits entrée features a trio of super-sized shrimp perched upright around a stack of Weisenberger grit cakes and topped with baby arugula and truffle infused lobster cream. When our server said that you have to be 21 to order the flourless chocolate torte topped with Woodford Reserve infused gelato, I laughed, having never heard that before. As it turns out, he was serious: the gelato’s four percent alcohol content mandates the age requirement! While it was certainly tasty, my favorite was the simple goodness presented by a trio of warm chocolate chip cookies served a la mode that proved to be the ideal finish to an outstanding meal. sl Open for dinner Monday through Saturday, Coles 735 is located at 735 East Main Street. For information or reservations, visit coles735main.com or call 859.266.9000.
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ARABIAN NIGHTS
Te Pyramid Society, dedicated to the art of breeding Egyptian Arabian horses, hosted “An Arabian Night in Black and White� fundraising gala and art auction at The Embassy Suites.
Sandra Fernandes, Stephani Lipstraw
Mark & Rena Norcross
Judith Fordis, Steve Chase
Jackie Orwig, Jenna Alsayegh, Cynthia Culbertson, Bridget Orwig
Billie Sullivan, Julie Rosewarne
Mercedes Fichaud, Chris Fichaud Etayn
April Hertenstein, Sherry Harris
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Photography by Hannah Jones
Al & Mary Lou Rainaldi, Emma Haney
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Gary & Wanda Kenworthy
DANCING WITH THE LEXINGTON STARS
Rotary Club of Lexington presented their second annual “Dancing with the Lexington Stars” at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort. Linda Roach and Jon Carloftis earned the mirror ball trophy, with Crinda Franke as runner-up and Mary Jo Perrino in third place.
Photography by Hannah Jones
Deborah Stanton, Skip Eliot, Bell Main
Rebecca Bach, Barbara Harper-Bach
Alex Francke, Duncan King, Crinda Francke
Meg Jewett, Denise & Paul Nierzwicki
Brittany Carrier, Andrea Queck, Leslie Herzog
Lee Lamonica, Mike Farmer, Shannon Rizzo, Laura McKechinre
Marian & David Fister, Eric & Anna Taylor
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Beth Tomason, Hunter Lisle
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DERBY HANDICAPPING DINNER
A Derby handicapping cocktail reception and dinner with Bob Neumeier and Kenny Rice was held at the Club at Spindletop Hall with proceeds benefitting the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
Beth Ann & Joseph Haydon
Sherri & Eric Ivanovich
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Dr. John & Laurie Little
Carla Westerfield, Connie Lintin
Ellen Karpf
Laurent & Mary Jouet, Scott List
Scott & Shannon Lisk, Laurent Jouet
Julia Pezzi, Carol Gardner, Jane Warner
Chris McCarron, Scott Walker
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POST DERBY BRUNCH
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A Derby tradition, the post Derby “Brunch and Bibelots” event at the HeadleyWhitney Museum is always a delightful way to wrap up the weekend’s festivities while supporting an important Lexington institution.
Wendy Clay, Greg Martelli
Meg Jewett, Elise & Jim Boyd, Larry & Debbie Jones
Barry Hickey, Diane & Greg Shewmaker
Patrick & Aimee Singleton
Charlie & Pat Stivers
Laura Montagna, Wesley McConnell, Lisa & Guthrie Zaring, Ernie Ross, Hays Tompson
Shelly Lyons, Lissa Sims, Sherry Griggs, Andrea Sims, Allison Buckley
Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson
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Mary Ann Light, Claude Straub
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RHINESTONE RODEO
The 24th annual Summer Celebration for KET hosted by Mira and Don Ball at Donamire Farm included entertainment by Te Jimmy Church Band and a “Gold Rush� auction of more than 300 items.
Beverly & Richard Adkins
Julie & Tom Vanaman
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Lisa Kelly, Donna Famularo
Mary Lampe, Anne McBrayer
Mike Farmer, Kimberly Walker, Carl Meyers
Billie Sullivan, Julie Rosewarne
Missy Maclin, Diane Cash, Anne Marie Panzica
Terri Jones, Tami Melrose, Bret Melrose, Laura Marlowe
Bonnie Polin, Penny Fload
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LA FETE DU MAI
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More than $35,000 was raised by the nearly 200 guests who gathered at Ashford Stud Farm to support the work of Catholic Charities as part of the annual Le Fete du Mai fundraising event.
Dwight & Lynn Price
Stephanie Hall, Kim Tompson
Pete & Barbara Chiericozzi
Tom Cooper, Shelby St. John, Rob & Diana Bromley
Cari Scordo, Ann Baughn
Julia Hawley, Pam Sharp, Debbie Ryan
Stephanie Wurdock, Krysta Clark
Debbie & Jim Sutton
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Debbie Flyn, Annie Ormsbee
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NIGHT OF STARS
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope hosted their 2012 “Night of the Stars Gala” at Keeneland’s Keene Barn. Proceeds from the event will help the organization improve the quality of life and the health of children and adults with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs through therapeutic activities with the horse.
Jordan Walker, Lisa & Scott Walker
Sarah Peterson, Kimberly Peterson
Jean Ellen Melton, Keri Manley
Ginger & Brian Perkins
Venessa Coleman, Alexa Jameson, Anthony Trollope
Elaine Cole, Sandra & Walter Palmer, Ellie Cole
Shelby St. John, Laura Carter, Whitney Glass
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Kim Blitch, Karen Pierce
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Robert & Kim Blitch
KY BLUEGRASS WINE AUCTION
Held at Donamire Farm, Janice and Marc Mondavi of Charles Krug Winery served as Vintner Chairs of the annual Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala to benefit Te Lexington Cancer Foundation. Since its inception in 2005, the event has raised more than $4 million in support of the Foundation’s mission to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer.
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Kelli Faulkner, Megan Haydon
Whitney Simms, Christy Smitt, Joe Richardson
Bruce & Melinda Drake, John Michael Montgomery
Becky Alford, Tracy Kostelic, Cabby Boone, Doug Gossman
Danny & Brenda Sullivan, Landy Brown
Bob & Jennifer Rouse, Carole & Steve Haydon
Kristi Martin, Brenda Rice, Jamie Leveridge
Van & Becky Alford
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Lisa Linscott & Mike Dullea
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ROLEX THREE-DAY EVENT
On Parklane Hawk, William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain won the Rolex Ke n t u c k y T h re e - Da y Eve n t a t t h e Ke n t u c k y Ho r s e Pa rk , p re s e n t e d by Bridgestone, for the second time in three years. His prizes i n c l u d e d t h e s i g n a t u r e R o l e x w a t c h a n d $ 8 0 , 0 0 0 i n p r i z e m o n e y.
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Allison Springer rode Arthur into second place and as winner of the 2012 USEF Four-Star National Equestrian Eventing Championship, was presented with a 2012 Range Rover HSE lease by Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President for Land Rover North America.
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William Fox-Pitt
Brent & Jennifer Stern, Graham & Beth Mowry
Peter Nicholson, Shelia Bayes, Gary Southern
Valeria Levin, Adrianne Smith
Allison Springer, Kim McCullough
Shealagh & Mick Costello
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Margaret White
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