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Hyde Park | $1,870,000 2805 Ambleside Place Hans Nuetzel-designed 4 BR/3+2 BA California-style contemporary on .819 acres at the end of a prized private lane. Open foor plan.

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Business Profle: Jerry Kathman, LPK

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Favors’ Five Favorites

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Te summer seems to be synonymous with adventure. School lets out and families have the opportunity to do the ‘long’ trips. Te weather warms, the days lengthen, and let’s be honest, it is sometimes the most appropriate time to see certain regions. Every issue we bring you travel features that we feel are appropriate for the time; great explorations, seasonal entertainment, national and international destinations with the most unique accommodations and food around. Tis issue is no diferent…

Get a sneak peak into Cannes, France’s premier Hotel Barriere Le Majestic. Te town known namely for its annual flm festival just held its 70th anniversary. But the draw has been there for over a decade when English Aristocracy led by ex Lord Chancellor Henry Brougham frst started vacationing there and building massive summer palaces. Now the wealthy travel from all over the world to visit the luxury town, with July and August temperatures hovering around 85 degrees with a breeze, and averaging just two days of rain a month. Book your trip if its not too late, and be sure to consider Le Majestic when planning.

If you’ve already ventured to Cannes, then fear not as Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy’s recently remodeled Hotel Grand Tremezzo is also highlighted in this issue. An easy 4,500 miles by air from Cincinnati, you could brush shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Richard Branson, John Kerry, and of course George Clooney. Italy’s 3rd largest lake, Lake Como boasts a roaring 1,300-foot depth in its glacial 56 sq. mile surroundings. Slightly cooler than Cannes, with July averages at 75 degrees for air and water temperature, the climate is divine. If coming from Cannes, take the scenic coastal road East and then North 5 hours and you’ll reach your destination.

Finally, for those who aren’t the far-reaching destination types, take a weekend trip, or a day trip down to Lexington, KY for a visit to Tony’s of Lexington. Tony Ricci, known fondly for, Tony’s Steaks and Seafood in Montgomery, newest establishment was opened just one year ago and boasts a truly Lexington feel. And if Lexington is too far to get away, adventures are always featured on our calendar with upcoming favorites such as the City of Montgomery’s Bastille Day and Ault Park’s Summer Sips. Tere is entertainment and destinations for all, please enjoy!

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Business Profle: JERRY KATHMAN, LPK Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell Te early years of the 1900s were a harbinger of innovation and change. World War I ended and Prohibition began. Te Round Table of wit was established at the Algonquin Hotel in New York, and Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees for a then-unprecedented sum of one hundred and twenty-fve thousand dollars. During the bridge years of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, companies were founded that would alter the way we communicate (AT&T - 1879); teach the world to sing (CocaCola – 1886); prevent a heart attack (Bayer - 1863); encourage creativity (Crayola - 1864); face the morning (Folgers – 1850); and celebrate a birthday (Hallmark - 1910). Cincinnati-based LPK, the world’s largest and oldest independent brand design consultancy, has included each of those brands in its client roster.

In 1919 Clif Schaten founded an art studio that employed painters, sculptors and illustrators. Tis was at the beginning of the era when artists began to apply themselves commercially – thus

the term “commercial artist” came into usage. As they navigated an uncharted career path, the team represented the core of LPK, whose growth has fostered ofces in London, Guangzhou, Singapore and Geneva. Locally the company has retained the same phone number that Mr. Schaten was given at its inception.

Te reputation of Mr. Schaten and his frst group of artists fourished, and in 1959 seven employees purchased the company, renaming it Studio Art Associates (SAA). Ten years later Mac Cato and SAA president John Johnson renamed the company Cato Johnson, which became a design supplier to Procter & Gamble. Cato Johnson opened ofces throughout Europe before being acquired by the advertising behemoth Young & Rubicam in 1975. When Young & Rubicam became an advertising supplier for Colgate Palmolive, a falling out with P&G ensued, leading to a management buyout, and in 1983 the formation of L (Mort Libby), P (Ray Perszyk), K (Jerry Kathman).

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Mr. Kathman is tall, with a lanky charm and an insightful sense of humor; he recently stepped down as CEO, but will remain Chairman of the Board. During his forty years with the company, LPK has done work for some of the world’s most beloved brands. “Tey’re in cupboards, pantries and refrigerators everywhere,” he said. “And they represent successful consumer brands from companies including Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, Hershey and Kellogg’s, as well as service providers like Pearle Vision and Expedia. Sometimes I joke that locally we’ve done everything with a ‘C’ in it – the City of Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Public Schools and the Cincinnati Cyclones. We’ve also developed the brand identity for the Taft Museum of Art, the Freestore Foodbank and the Contemporary Arts Center.”

Mr. Kathman described himself as a working-class WestSider who grew up in Cheviot. His father died when Mr. Kathman was a young boy, and his mother raised fve children alone. Mr. Kathman always enjoyed drawing (“When I was handed a pencil, I behaved”), and at La Salle High School he produced a cartoon strip for the student newspaper, designed sets and pursued artistic opportunities that were available to students. Mr. Kathman attended the University of Cincinnati as a graphic design major

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and embraced a program that was, and continues to be, rigorous and competitive and that promised world-class excellence.

“I’m a fervent believer in the co-op education system,” he said, “because my experience as an intern in London gave me a global outlook and foundation to build my career. ‘Design’ was the first word in my life and ‘brand’ was the second, and I realized that brand identity – visual presentation – is a major component to success. Te process has changed because we help clients express and develop ideas in addition to providing analysis, strategy and research.”

Although Mr. Kathman’s background was in graphic design, he quickly became involved with customer development and came to understand how women manage their beauty care regimens in Moscow; how parents feed their families in Louisville; and how mothers in Bangkok, Mexico City and Paris approach diapering tasks. Gaining and utilizing such diverse knowledge has been one of the most intriguing aspects of his career.

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, said, “Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room,” and nothing is accidental as products vie for the attention of consumers. Items in the laundry aisle sport bold logos and fuorescent colors, while packaging in the health care and beauty

section is more subtle. LPK can help a client choose the shape of a bottle, decide which color palate to use and select prose that conveys a brand’s message.

“Branding is a major concern today,” Mr. Kathman continued, “and our definition of a ‘brand’ is the promise of an experience.

While I was growing up it wasn’t commonly heard, but today everything is a brand – politicians, entertainers, cities and countries. If a customer trusts their shampoo, their cofee or their experience at a bank, it’s because that product has become a reliable component in their life.”

Mr. Kathman noted that if everything is going well, then a call to LPK isn’t necessary. But if a brand faces a challenging marketplace, sales lag, or a company wants to launch a product in a category that doesn’t exist (remember the decades before energy drinks and breakfast bars?), then LPK can develop its positioning, focus and look.

During his career, consumer behavior has changed, spending patterns have altered and Millennials allocate their monies very diferently than previous generations. In the summer of 2010 Maker’s Mark launched a bourbon, Maker’s 46, and LPK assisted them with branding the new product, Maker’s frst since 1958. “For most of my adult life, Americans were no longer interested in drinking spirits,”

he said, “particularly what we call the browns, which are bourbons and whiskies. Europeans still liked them and Asians loved them, but they were less popular in North America. Suddenly, Millennials rediscovered the cocktail culture and they love martinis, bourbons and small-batch brands; with Maker’s 46, we helped transform a very tired category into one that was new and trendy.”

A similar transformation happened with cofee, as percolators and burnt cofeepots were replaced by Keurig pods and Starbucks.

“Te whole idea of work/life balance has also changed during the past ten years,” he continued. “Today an employee may buy shoes online at two in the afternoon but they’re sending emails at two in the morning. It’s interesting to watch the shifts in the sociocultural environment, and our goal at LPK is to understand those changes and how brands are infuenced by them.”

LPK has a strong tie to philanthropic concerns, and giving back to the community is an integral part of its culture. The company has done pro-bono work for United Way and the Nature Conservancy, and their employees volunteer to help those in need, are active in the local art scene and promote environmental causes.

Te company is also involved with Cincinnati’s start-up economy, including Te Brandery, Cintrifuse and REDI Cincinnati, which promote the city’s reputation on local and national levels.

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Once a year LPK sponsors Design Blitz, which is a twentyfour-hour, old-fashioned all-nighter that brings an explosion of branding talent. Tree organizations vie for assistance from LPK and over six hundred hours of creative services are donated to Cincinnati nonprofts. Bethany House Services, Building Ability (an enterprise of Easter Seals) and Gorman Heritage Farm were the recipients last year.

Training events at the company are held regularly in order to maintain their professional hold in a shifting culture. “Everything is constantly trending,” he said, “and we live in a time of rapid and accelerated change. Revolutionary ideas come and go in a very short period of time – think about Blockbuster and fip phones.

The farm-to-table movement is another example of a dynamic culture, which has changed everything from the way we purchase groceries to the local produce that is served by restaurants.”

As a product of the intern program at the University of Cincinnati, Mr. Kathman is a staunch supporter of LPK’s close association with area universities, including University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University, and many student interns become full-time employees. Although Mr. Kathman has had a distinguished career, one of his unique accomplishments is Talkin’ Blues. The music video shows Mr. Kathman rapping the history of LPK in a Woody Guthrie-like style, while accompanying himself on the guitar. (Te video can be enjoyed in its entirety on YouTube).

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LPK has three hundred employees in Cincinnati and an additional ffty in Europe and Asia. A sister company, Spicefre, is located in Over-the-Rhine and, with a boutique-like profle, is a catalyst for brand innovation; their clients include John Freida, Tyson, PetSmart and McCormick seasonings.

Mr. Kathman and his wife Liz have been married for thirty-four years (they met at LPK and were brought together conspiratorially by colleagues) and have a son Stefan, who has a PhD in chemistry, and a daughter Ali, who has a Master’s in public health.

“When I look back on my career, it looks very strategic,” he said, “but, honestly, it was just about showing up for work every day, being interested in culture and staying curious. I have always loved design, creativity and the world of branding, but as my career transitioned, what I’ve appreciated the most has been the opportunity to gain insight into the human condition.

Because of our work, I know a little bit about what it’s like to be a parent, to be a young woman, a young man, an old woman and an old man. I know why we love our pets, why we care about our appearance and why we reward ourselves with sweet or salted snacks. Gathering slivers of information about people’s behavior has led me on a fascinating journey to discover what makes people tick. And taking that knowledge to the next level allows LPK to harvest insights from trends that can be developed into great ideas for respected brands.” sl

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STEAKING A CLAIM ON PERFECTION Tony’s of Lexington serves up luxury without pretense Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung A daily deluge of instant and electronic communication is a mainstay for most of us in our business and personal lives. The paucity of personalized communication means that finding a handwritten note in the mailbox catapults the sender into the forefront of the recipients’ consciousness.

Restaurateur Tony Ricci is a believer in the power of the pen, and after receiving a thoughtful handwritten thank you following a recent dinner at Tony’s of Lexington, I have to agree with him. “We really care about our customers, and the notes are just one of the ways we let them know,” he explained.

Hospitality is part of Ricci’s DNA. A native of Civitanova del Sannio, Italy, he arrived in Cincinnati with his family at the age of nine. His mother’s philosophy and frequent saying that, “Tere was always room for one more at her table,” was integral in easing the transition and helping her son forge new and lasting friendships. He speaks of his beloved mother (who still personally makes all of the tiramisu served in both of his restaurants) with a twinkle in his eye and a huge smile. “She can do everything,” he commented.

Having worked in hospitality from a young age at jobs that included being a stock boy in a deli to a dishwasher in a retirement home and onto two decades as a general manager in the realm of fne dining, Ricci boasts an intimate understanding of the nuts and bolts of the trade and an appreciation for the importance of fnding the right person for each position to keep things running like a well-oiled machine. Omnipresent even when not physically present, no detail is too minute for his attention.

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Ricci opened Tony’s of Cincinnati in 2010 with a focused intent on becoming the destination for outstanding steaks and seafood in the city. “Steak is the all-American food. When we are celebrating something over a meal in this country, steak is the overwhelming choice,” he explained. While his steaks are top-notch, he added that Tony’s is much more than a steakhouse, with a seafood selection that in his opinion is second-to-none. “Everything is made to order; there are no pre-made sauces sitting for days,” he said.

Based on the success of his Cincinnati outpost, Ricci began planning a second location in 2014 when an opportunity in Lexington across from Rupp Arena at The Square presented itself. After a walkthrough, he was drawn to the possibilities of the raw, two-story space with an open staircase.

A team comprised of MSA Architects, Lexington-based interior designer Barbara Ricke and Ricci’s wife collaborated on the buildout, creating a space beftting an upscale steakhouse with touches refective of its location in the heart of horse country.

An original tin ceiling on the frst foor was left in situ and painted in the same calming dark gray hue that is prevalent throughout. Ricci’s favorite aspect of the space is the foor, made from wood reclaimed from a barn at Hamburg Farm and laid in a herringbone fashion by Longwood Antique Woods. So enamored is he with the installation that he named the restaurant’s most popular steak – a 14-ounce prime New York strip – Sir Barton, after Hamburg Farm’s most celebrated chestnut thoroughbred colt.

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To the left of the hostess stand, a long stainless steel-topped bar dominates the space. Some 60 bottles of bourbon available by the glass are on display around rustic “lockers” purchased by clients to safely stash bottles of their prized Kentucky spirit.

Tall light gray tufted banquettes line the perimeter wall in the dining room. A mixture of equestrian and food art decorates the walls. At the top of the stairs, a pair of thoughtfully planned vignettes are found on either side of a dining alcove defned by a wall of reclaimed wood. In one, creative typography breathes new life into Ricci’s mom’s favorite quote as it spans an entire wall; in the other, a cowhide bench is positioned under a stylized starburst mirror.

In spite of a March 2015 opening date that coincided with a recordbreaking snowstorm, Tony’s of Lexington has posted some impressive fgures in its frst 16 months, including serving in excess of 1,000 guests during the 2015 Breeder’s Cup. Te menus at both the Cincinnati and Lexington locations are largely the same. Ricci’s reasoning behind this is to provide consistency for patrons of both outposts while allowing the chefs a measure of autonomy in the development of specials. “Anything that makes it to the menu, including specials, goes through quite a process of trial and error,” he explained.

Ricci did point out one area of delicious diference: the caprese salad.

Lexington has access to a range of wonderful heirloom tomatoes that are not as easy to come by in Cincinnati, so in season, the Bluegrass version boasts generous variegated wedges of the succulent summer staple.

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The substantial bar menu offers a casual take on elements of classic steakhouse fare, incorporating prime cuts of meat and seafood into dishes, including a Black and Bleu Salad with blackened beef tenderloin, Seared Ahi Tuna Tartare, and both Prime Rib and Pork Belly Sliders, among others.

From the dinner menu, the substantially sized Jumbo Lump Crab Cake is a perennial best seller. Ricci is a stickler that each of the six available salads are made-to-order so they arrive at the table crisp and appropriately chilled.

Of the six pasta dishes on the dinner menu, one is a vegetarian option with seasonal vegetables, roasted tomatoes and a white wine herb sauce.

While Ricci permits his chefs some degree of autonomy, he makes no exceptions when it comes to the steaks. “Those are my domain,” he emphasized. Te American beef is cut and trimmed in-house and seasoned with a proprietary blend of paprika, sea salts and peppers. Just prior to serving, each piece is fnished with a brush of clarifed butter.

While we were certainly tempted by a plethora of non-steak entree options during a recent visit, the mouth-watering sensation prompted by watching sizzling steaks pass us by en route to neighboring tables left us little choice; for me it was the Sir Barton, while my tablemate chose the 12-ounce Barrel Cut Filet Mignon. Each was presented perfectly at our requested level of doneness. Alongside our entrees we shared one of the restaurant’s most popular side dishes, the Bourbon Whipped Sweet Potatoes, as well as an order of classic roasted mushrooms.

Having commenced our meal with individual salads ample enough for sharing and knowing that we couldn’t possibly leave without trying Ricci’s mother’s Tiramisu, we requested to-go containers for the remnants of our entrees, a request Ricci is happy to oblige. “Tat way, our customers think fondly of us twice,” he said with a smile. sl Open seven days-a-week for dinner, Tony’s of Lexington is located at 401 West Main Street. For more information or reservations, visit tonysofexington.com or call 859.243.0210.

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FAVORS’ FIVE FAVORITES Since 1984 Saks Fifth Avenue has maintained a commanding retail presence downtown at the corner of 5th and Race Streets.

Continually highlighting the top designers in the world, the sales team is well-versed and eager to assist their discerning clientele.

“An enhanced customer experience is the goal we have set in place for all of our sales associates,” said Diane Favors, who took over the General Manager position in April. She added that her goal is to showcase the best products and designers, while creating a unique experience for every customer. “We continually look to hire talented, enthusiastic and career-oriented sales associates,” she explained, pointing out that 17 members of the sales team boast at least 15 years of experience with Saks, allowing them to forge strong bonds with their customer.

Favors, a dedicated Saks employee of 30 years, is not a new face to the city. An associate in Cincinnati for 23 years, she has assisted in multiple positions over that time, most recently as Assistant General Manager. With a background in fashion merchandising and marketing, Favors grew up with an inspirational grandmother who worked with textiles to create one-of-a-kind custom dresses. Playing with the scraps from her

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grandmother’s creations helped solidify a passion for fashion.

Having already made a mark in Cincinnati, Favors was pivotal in setting up exclusive visits from designers such as Badgley Mischka, Edward Wilkerson (Lafayette148), Marie Gray (St. John Knits), and Oscar De La Renta. She brings this continued passion into her new position and explains that the goal is to go ‘above and beyond’ customers’ expectations. A proud advocate for Dress for Success and The Links foundations, Favors will ensure that Saks will continue to be in the forefront of the non-proft scene in Cincinnati. Listed below are Favors’ favorite designers of the moment, many of which you can fnd her wearing proudly on any given day. You can fnd these and more downtown.

Favors’ Five Favorites 1. ETRO 2. AG Jeans 3. Lafayette148 4. Manolo Blahnik (shoes) 5. Temple St. Clair (jewelry)

BETTER WITH AGE Te oldest car race in the world, the 100th edition of the Targa Florio paid homage to motoring history and the legacy of performance automobiles Written by Andre James As they have done annually for the past century, motoring enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Sicily for the Targa Florio rally, a trailblazer in the history of challenging motor-racing events. Te brainchild of Sicilian magnate Vincenzo Florio, who has the distinction of owning the frst car on the island, the earliest versions of the Targa Florio were held on diabolical roads that were little more than mule tracks through the Madonie Mountains. Te frst race was clinched by Italian Alessandro Cagno, who recorded an average speed of 29.06 mph for the three-lap, 277-mile race.

In subsequent years the event endured, even in the face of challenges that included a tsunami induced by a 7.2 magnitude

earthquake, the death of Vincenzo’s wife to cholera, world wars and fatal crashes. Essential to its survival was the support from locals and major sports car producers, with the former walking miles from their sleepy villages to watch the latest, greatest and fastest from the latter traverse hairpin curves with drops into sheer abyss on the mountainous tracks. Italian manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lancia and Maserati boasted of their accomplishments in the race to demonstrate the capabilities of their vehicles to the burgeoning car-buying public. The Targa Florio also attracted legendary drivers such as Sir Stirling Moss, who bested rival Juan Manuel for the win in 1955. slmag.net

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A grim safety record prompted the FIA to remove the Targa Florio’s championship status in 1973; the competitive aspect of the race hung on for an additional four years as a national championship until a fatal accident involving spectators forced the end of the racing era. Today, in the same fashion as the Mille Miglia, the Targa Floria has transitioned to become a showcase for historically signifcant automobiles that are put through their paces over four days on winding, picturesque roads throughout Sicily.

After the checkered fag at the May rally, winners in three categories – Italian Vintage Car Rally Championship, Absolute Rally Championship and Targa Florio Classic – were heralded with much fanfare in the Piazza Verdi in Palermo. Italian Automobile Club Chairman Angela Sticchi Damiani remarked

that it was “a Targa Florio that returned to the beauty of its golden years, but the most thrilling moment was seeing all the great car racing drivers together, once again behind the wheel, in many cases in the cars they competed with in days gone by.”

Paolo Andreucci and Anna Andreussi won the Absolute Rally Championship in a Peugeot 208 T16; Erik Comas and Yannick Roche took the victory in the Italian Vintage Car Rally Championship in a Lancia Stratos HF; and Giovanni Moceri and Daniele Bonetti took the top spot at the Classic in a 1939 FIAT 508 C. “After winning the 99th, we wanted to win the 100th,” said Moceri, adding, “Tis Targa Florio has shown there is great passion in Sicily; it is a race with a history that can give the Mille Miglia a run for its money.” sl slmag.net

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6) Breakfast board BRIQ 'Quattro' accommodates all original LEGO bricks or fgures on the pins of the board ($23; en.dawanda.com). 7) Balustrade tray from Wildwood Lamps & Accents ($600; wildwoodlamps.com). 8) Melamine Lobster Tray from Maiden ($39; maidenshop.com). 9) Herend Queen Victoria Ribbon Tray ($645; herendstore.com). 10) Ibride Corrnelius Serving Tray ($172; designmyworld.com).

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A CANNES DO ATTITUDE Te Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Written by Alaska Weisskopf I feel fairly confident in asserting that Cannes has cornered the market in the highest per capita concentration of naturally beautiful people. Te glitterati of the annual flm festival aside, everyone we spied – from the lovely young women selling giant wedges of steaming hot socca (a habit-forming chickpea crêpe baked over a fire that is a local specialty of the region) in the farmer’s market to haute-couture-clad doyennes perusing in the

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luxury boutiques that dot the seaside Boulevard de la Croisette – seemed to possess those elusive intangible qualities that have launched scores of blogs, websites and “how-to” books that American women absolutely fawn over. Te entirety of the Côte d'Azur is also impossibly lovely, from the mega-yachts bobbing in the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea to the mosaic peaks of the nearby Estérel Mountains.

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Te private rooftop pool of the Majestic Penthouse.

A commanding presence since 1926 at the heart of this picturesque city and just a bauble’s throw from the beach and the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic’s legacy is as storied as the countless celebrities who have graced its posh corridors. Over the decades, the property has evolved and expanded, with the most recent major construction project, the addition of the west wing, launched in 2007 and completed in 2010 at a cost of $91 million. Facing the grand Belle Epoquestyle façade of gleaming white punctuated by poppy-red awnings, discerning old from new is indiscernible amidst the symmetry.

Today the seven-story property encompasses 257 guestrooms and 92 suites, two of which are penthouse units; three restaurants, with culinary direction provided by Pierre Gagnaire, a legendary culinary artist with 13 Michelin stars to his name; a Clarinsbranded spa with a hammam, sauna, experiential shower and ftness center; a cinema; La Plage, the recently renovated beach

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club, which was the first to meet “green” requirements of new Coastal Laws; a day program for children; and a lush garden with a pool and Louise Pommery Rotonde serving a 100 percent Pommery list of fne champagnes.

A leading player in the cultural life of the Côte d’Azur the property displays a wide array of fne artworks in its public areas, both inside and out. In the lobby, the interior design leans heavily on 1920s design cues, pulling from both Art Deco and Art Moderne playbooks that are then melded with traditional French style. Resting atop the gleaming marble floors are furnishings custom-made by Henryot, the oldest furniture business of its kinds in France. A few steps from the registration desk, and across from the elevators, a marble staircase subtly curves on its way up from foor-to-foor; it’s worth the efort to spy a sampling of the more than 2,500 classic-to-contemporary photographs of movie stars that grace the walls.

Bedroom in the Majestic Penthouse.

Bedroom in the Christian Dior Penthouse.

Brilliant Dior red and Dior grey are prominent in the living room of the Christian Dior Penthouse.

Guest rooms are oriented to provide views of the garden and pool or the Croisette and the hotel's private beach. We were lucky enough to score the latter, and from our private verandah enjoyed watching the parade of humanity on land and sea, along with some of the most spectacularly hued sunsets in recent memory.

Whereas the lobby was a bold statement, our room was much more subdued, with striped upholstered walls that reminded me of the classic French nautical sweater.

Designed around distinct themes, when it comes to the hotel’s trio top-level suites – the Majestic Penthouse, the Christian Dior Penthouse and the Mélodie Suite – no expense was spared. With its own private rooftop terrace and pool, the view from the Majestic Penthouse is arguably the best in all of Cannes. Designed by Pascal Desprez to evoke the feeling of a cruise across the Mediterranean in a luxury yacht, the space boasts a theatre room, a high-tech “experience shower” and an expanse of picture windows.

Brought about through a special partnership between Christian Dior and the hotel’s parent company, Lucien Barrière, the Christian Dior Penthouse features interiors designed by Nathalie Ryan, accredited interior decorator of the Parisian fashion house to immerse guests in the world of Dior. Ethereal and elegant, elements of the space call to mind various themes associated with the Dior brand and its boutique on Avenue Montaigne. Brilliant Dior red and Dior grey are prominent, and the closet, befitting a true fashionista, is outfitted in silvered wood.

Adding to the exceptional experiences ofered by a stay in either the Majestic or Christian Dior Penthouses are the services of the professional butler. Working in conjunction with the hotel’s other facilities, from bar to spa, via the laundry, kitchens, concierge desk and housekeeping department, he makes sure his guests’ desires are met down to the very last detail.

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La Petite Maison de Nicole

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Te Louise Pommery Rotonde.

Te 35-seat cinema was designed by Chantal Peyrat.

Located beneath one of the hotel’s historic domes, with views of the Bay of Cannes, the Estérel Mountains and the Lérins Islands, the design of the Mélodie Suite was inspired by a masterpiece of French cinema, Mélodie en Sous-Sol (Any Number Can Win), parts of which were flmed in the hotel.

Stars of another kind compete for attention in the 35-seat cinema. Designed by Chantal Peyrat, the walls of the elegant space are decorated with illuminated photos of the cosmos and the soft stellar glow of a constellation in the center of the ceiling glistens before fading to darkness as the movie begins.

Te French take gastronomy seriously, and dining at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic is a treat for all the senses. Fouquet’s Cannes, which is an affiliate of the famous Parisian brasserie, opened in 2001. Drama pervades the space inside and out; colors of ebonized black, gold and taupe define the dining room, while large red umbrellas punctuate the four-season poolside verandah. Pierre Gagnaire’s Mediterranean menu derives inspiration from classic brasserie-style dishes that have been the backbone of French cuisine.

Opened in 2010, the hotel’s second gourmet port-of-call, La Petite Maison de Nicole also boasts a famous sibling: La Petite Maison in Nice. Supremely romantic, with a system of sliding drapes able to create a private alcove, the largely white décor

is punctuated by pop art pieces of famous faces in cinema and fashion by Dutch artist, Hayo Sol. During a candlelight dinner, during which a trio of musicians serenaded us, we indulged to our heart’s content in all things trufe.

Beachfront dining is offered year-round at The Plage du Majestic, the only beach in the region where you can eat with your toes in the sand should you wish. A weekend brunch in a cornucopia of local and global favorites was further enhanced by steady ocean breezes and the sound of waves gently lapping at the shoreline.

At the conclusion of the most recent Cannes flm festival, the kitchen at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic reported that it served 20,000 macaroons, 550lbs of chocolate, 770lbs of fruit, 110lbs of caviar, 175lbs of lobster, 15,000 bottles of Champagne and 8,500 bottles of Grand Cru, while the Spa Diane Barrière by Clarins staged 700 makeovers before the stars walked the red carpet.

While I’m fairly confdent my photo won’t be gracing the walls anytime soon, I was happy with the star treatment I received for the duration of our stay.

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Bibliotaph... "T" Time

Compiled by Victoria Chase Te United States is the fourth-largest global consumer of tea, with the number of specialty tea outlets expected to double by 2018. Using maps, color imagery and recipes, this book explores the roots of popular beverage from the soil in which it is grown to brewing the perfect cup. Kris Smith - World Atlas of Tea: From the Leaf to the Cup, the World's Tea's Explored and Enjoyed - Hardcover, 240 pages, Firefy Books (frefybooks.com).

Scheduled for release in mid-October, this book captures the youthful punk revolution via the people who lived it and the clothing they donned, from the genre's 1960s roots through today. Martin Popof - Punk Tees: Te Punk Revolutions in 125 Gigs & T-Shirts - Hardcover, 192 pages, Sterling Publishing (sterlingpublishing.com).

Owners of Lois and the Living Teas and one of London's top kombucha producers, Louise Avery began brewing the drink in 2010 while living on a Scottish island in the Hebrides. Made using base ingredients of tea, sugar, a simple bacteria and yeast, Avery shares her expertise and recipes for brewing and favoring your own kombucha. Available in November.

Louise Avery - Living Tea: Healthy Recipes for Naturally Probiotic Kombucha - Hardcover, 96 pages, CICO Books (rylandpeters.com).

Contested every two years and pitting golfers from the USA against Europe, the Ryder Cup remains one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. Te book traces the tournament from its humble beginning in 1927 to the epic see-saw battles played out in modern day contests. Chris Hawkes & Nick Callow - Te Ryder Cup: Te Complete History of Golf's Greatest Competition - Hardcover, 256 pages, Carlton Books (carltonbooks.co.uk).

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Golfers are a breed apart, as demonstrated in this collection of unique tales and photographs assembled by author Dale Concannon, a leading authority on golf antiques and early golf history. Dale Colcannon - Golf Stole My Brain Hardcover, 288 pages, John Blake Books (johnblakebooks.com).

Celebrating the elegance and indulgence of afternoon tea, author Will Torrent presents 80 beautifully photographed recipes, organized by season, including several provided by bastions of the ritual: Te Ritz, Te Dorchester and Harrods to name a few. Will Torrent - Afternoon Tea at Home: Deliciously indulgent recipes for sandwiches, savories, scones, cakes and other fancies - Hardcover, 176 pages, Ryland Peters & Small (rylandpeters.com).

After playing the top 100 golf courses in the world, author John Sabino penned this "how-to" book that outlines how to gain access to the best clubs and the optimum techniques for tackling each. Woven into the narrative are ample photographs and historical tidbits related to notable players of the game. John Sabino - How to Play the World's Most Exclusive Golf Clubs: A Journey Trough Pine Valley, Royal Melbourne, Muirfeld, and More - Hardcover, 256 pages, Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com).

Nathaniel Crosby's homage to his father Bing recounts memories of the legendary screen and stage star on the golf course, along with anecdotes and lessons he taught his youngest son about the game and life.

Nathaniel Crosby, John Strege - 18 Holes with Bing: Golg, Life, and Lessons from Dad - Hardcover, 237 pages, HarperCollins Publishers (harpercollins.com).

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Curating a Lifestyle: Bespoke Bargains

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

Tis set of eight chairs were carved and built by hand in the Victorian era and sold at auction for just $390.

Tis charming beach scene is by an unknown artist, in the manner of Edward Potthast. Te record for Potthast's work is $1.3 million, while this charming little beauty sold for a mere $150 at auction.

A regular misconception about the art and antiques market is that prices are always going up. In fact, economic realities like “supply and demand” afect prices of paintings, collectibles and antique furniture as much as anything else. Additionally, small diferences between unique items can ofer big savings to savvy buyers. Here are a few examples in the collecting world that ofer great buying opportunities right now.

Slant-front desks As bulky personal computers with their unruly cables and peripheral attachments became commonplace in the 1980s and 1990s, drop-front desks from the late 18th century became all but obsolete. When demand dropped, prices for this beautiful form realized a serious decline. In today’s world of compact, tidy electronics, slantfront desks are an organizer’s dream! With an assortment of cubbies, drawers and shelves, these desks are perfect for laptop or tablet use and add sophistication to just about any decor.

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Made in England by Spode in the late 19th Century, this large set (153 pieces) of china sold recently at auction for $1,200.

the Chippendale or Queen Ann period can be purchased from just $500 to more than $10,000, depending upon design and condition. At one time, that range would have been $3,000 to over $100,000.

Chairs Te dramatic decline in prices of antique chairs is difcult to explain or understand. In many cases, antique chairs were made by hand, with hardwood harvested from mature forests; they are sturdier and generally higher in quality than far more expensive contemporary versions. Te set of eight hand-carved mahogany chairs shown here are Victorian-era reproductions of an 18th century style. Tey sold at auction for an unbelievable $390!

Mirrors Historically, mirrors were widely used to provide architectural interest and expand cozy rooms. As homes have become larger, and built-in elements ofered a good upsell for custom homebuilders, the need for antique and vintage mirrors has declined. Remarkably afordable in today’s market, a great early mirror with beautifully carved details, gilt surface and a

Size can also negatively afect prices. Tis detailed image is from an ornate mirror measuring over 12 feet tall, limiting the number of buyers who can use it in their home or ofce. It sold for only $1,200 at auction.

Te six vintage, footed tumblers shown here were made by Cartier and sold for just $400 at auction. At $19.33 per troy ounce, the price is higher than the spot price on the day they sold at auction ($16.38), but is still well below the fve year high for silver of $49 per ounce.

nicely worn hand-silvered glass brings glamour and elegance into a space. Prices for period examples typically range from $250 - $2,500 at auction.

Sets of China Just a few generations ago, every bride had to have one or more full sets of china in her registry. Modern, hectic lifestyles demand convenience, however, and most vintage or antique china is not dishwasher or microwave safe. As a result, lovely, large sets of fne china and porcelain are readily available at incredibly low prices. Antique services for eight, 12, 16 or more from luxury European brands like Limoges and Haviland can often be found with a variety of serving pieces for less than $500, making it almost as cheap as big-box-store dishware.

Sterling Silver Tere’s nothing like the glow of candlelight on an elegant set table with sterling silver fatware, cups, candelabra and tureens. Always the mark of a well-appointed household, sterling silver objects are actually priced according to value of silver on the commodities market, with some markup for age, condition and

When bulky desktop computers were all the rage, the price of drop front desks took a dive.

Tis stunning example, from about 1775, is perfect for laptop or tablet use and sold at auction for just $7,200.

maker. If you follow the market, you may know that silver is trading very near the fve-year low (but climbing), making it a great buying category in the antiques and collectibles market. Names like Cartier, Tifany and Gorham command the highest prices, often selling for more than double the “spot” price for silver.

Paintings and Prints Te art market can be fckle and insecure. Te price for art is highly dependent upon current trends in interior design and the notoriety of the artist, including previous prices paid for similar works. Simply by buying the works of relatively unknown artists, a careful buyer can build an impressive collection. Prefer recognizable names? Look for lithographs and prints by your favorite artists. Even the signed and numbered examples sell for a fraction of originals. Digging a little deeper, you may fnd original works by artists who studied a renowned painter. Works identifed as “in the manner of” or “school of” can ofer the same look and appeal of an expensive work without a scary investment. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.

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Wine At Home: Increase your wine IQ

Te life of an average wine drinker is going in a million diferent directions, and sometimes it is difcult to focus on things that don’t seem immediate or have a direct efect on their day-to-day lives. Te wine for the evening may take a back seat to the food.

I, for one, think the wine should be riding shotgun with the food.

With that in mind, here are three thoughts to consider.

1) Wine Knowledge I think good purchasing starts with wine knowledge. There are two types of knowledge when it comes to wine: wine knowledge and brand knowledge. What’s the difference you ask? Brand knowledge encompasses details of a particular winery – the story behind the owner, the wine maker, or how they came to do what they do and their passion for it, and the details of the winery and how it came to be. A lot of people believe they are knowledgeable about wine when what they really know are brands. Sometimes the people behind a wine and their lifestyle can help make wine quite fascinating. The wines of film director and winery owner Francis Ford Coppola certainly make for an easy introduction to brand knowledge. If you have seen many of his movies, you already know some of the story behind his winery, and if you look into the winery that he bought, you will fnd it has tons of history and is a very fascinating story. But it doesn’t help you with wine knowledge.

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Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

knowledge, you can have a feel for all the wines you purchase, not just all the brands. Allow me to explain. Te following is a generalization but nonetheless true in most cases. Te world of wines is divided into cool climate wines and warm climate wines.

Cool climate wines typically have higher acidity, lower alcohol, more earth and mineral favors, and less oak. Warm climate wines typically have lower acidity, higher alcohol, less earth and minerals, and more oak. Granted you do fnd more and more crossover styles with the modernization or homogenization of wine styles, but this still holds true for most wines that are typical. So, if you have a little bit of wine knowledge, you could reason that a Chardonnay from the generally warm area of South Australia would be a bigger, richer, lower acid, higher alcohol wine then a cool climate French Chardonnay from Burgundy. The Burgundy would be lighter, crisper, with less alcohol and more earth and minerals. All of a sudden you could contrast two types of wine based on their style and favors versus only brand knowledge.

Consider going to local wine classes. This can not only help you with your wine knowledge but can be rewarding and fun to attend. It may also help you develop a list of wines to buy based on what you tried and liked.

2) Wine Drinking Diversity Tere are a couple of easy ways to diversify your wine drinking.

First, consider the diversity of where the wine is from. Let’s

Te village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhône wine region in southeastern France. Photo courtesy of Ofce de Tourisme de Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

use Sauvignon Blanc as an example. Te easy path could be to purchase four Sauvignon Blancs, all from California. Even if they are from diferent regions within California, there is a better way to achieve greater diversity. Instead, purchase a Sauvignon Blanc from four distinctly different geographic areas, such as Sancerre in the Loire Valley, France; Marlborough, New Zealand; Stellenbosch, South Africa; and, Napa, California. This gives you a choice of four distinct growing areas that are all Sauvignon Blanc but very diferent in style.

Second, diversify your wine drinking by trying varieties that are less common but equally as delicious as the so called “must haves” that your guests are familiar with. Try grapes like Gruner Veltliner (Austria), Grenache (Spain, France or Australia), Viognier (California or France), Gewurztraminer (California or Alsace), Tempranillo (Spain) and Sangiovese (Italy), to name just a few.

Glassware Many wine shops now offer a better glassware selection than just fve years ago. Better quality usually means larger, with some able to accommodate more than 25 ounces.

Try glasses with a capacity of at least 12 ounces. Better quality glassware is expensive, but it does increase the quality of the wine drinking experience. Consider using better stemware simply as a natural and easy way to improve your wine drinking experience. One of the most popular wine glass brands is Riedel,

which offers dozens of different glasses to match the type of wine you are drinking. Tis may seem overcomplicated, but it can make tasting more interesting.

My recommendation for this issue is a wine that captures a little wine knowledge, drinking diversity and is served nicely in a large burgundy-shaped wine glass.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape In 1308 when Pope Clement V, former Archbishop of Bordeaux, relocated the papacy to the city of Avignon in the Rhône region of southern France, he took up his summer residence in an area 20 kilometers north of Avignon in what is now called Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Te wine was kept in regular supply at the papal residences and hence was called Vin du Pape. He also erected the castle, which still stands in ruin, that later became known as Châteauneuf du Pape, meaning “new castle of the pope.”

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is made in both white and red versions.

Te red wines are made with a blend of up to 13 varieties but with mostly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, and the white with mostly Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussane, Bourboulenc and Picpoul. As it is located in the southern part of the Rhône Valley in a warm Mediterranean climate, it makes a big, rich, lower acid and higher alcohol wine. Recommended producers: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Le Vieux Donjon, Mont Redon and Château de Beaucastel. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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ALLURE OF THE LAKE Living la dolce vita at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como Written by Bridget Williams Insatiable is a word that adequately sums up my state-of-being whenever I am in Italy. It is a mindset that fnds me wanting to devour everything: the food, the landscape, the history and culture, the architecture, the frenetic banter of everyday conversations, and the hospitality and vigor of the Italian people. With each visit my appetite grows, leaving me conjuring up ways to cobble together my own version of an Under the Tuscan Sun scenario.

When I find Italy calling, I always do my best to answer, and for my most recent visit I was drawn back to the shores of Lake Como and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Having gone the basic B&B route several years ago, my daughter and I were eager to pamper ourselves and live resplendently for a few days and nights at the storied property, which towers over the lake directly across the water from the town of Bellagio and next door to the famed Villa Carlotta, whose expansive and exquisite gardens draw admirers from around the globe (guests of the hotel can request complimentary tickets to tour the villa and gardens).

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Built in 1910, Grand Hotel Tremezzo holds the distinction of being the first purpose-built hotel on the lake (other grand hotels of its era were born from repurposed villas). With 76 rooms and 14 suites, fve restaurants, three swimming pools (including one that foats on the lake in front of the hotel), a lighted clay tennis court, a children’s program, lavishly appointed common areas, lushly landscaped grounds, and the newly opened TSpa, the property is a full-service resort whose amenities rival the myriad delights to be discovered of property.

Completely refurbished in 2015, the hotel’s public spaces are quite opulent, but thoughtful touches of whimsy keep them deftly skirting the line between old fashioned and au courant.

For instance, in the Sala Musica, a gathering room adjacent to the lobby, tufted loveseats and armchairs upholstered in Day-Glo velvet cozy up to Empire side tables topped with traditional urn lamps with pleated shades. Contributing to the overall feeling of relaxed elegance is a family-owned company that believes in personable service at every level of guest interaction.

Te Flowers Pool is part of the fve-acre garden.

A park located along the Greenway del Lago di Como. Photo by Bridget Williams.

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Te Sala Musica.

Each guestroom and suite is unique, with defining characteristics in the form of antiques, art, paint colors, drapery materials and furnishings. Recently revealed “hyper-luxe” suites on the rooftop feature panoramic terraces with heated Jacuzzis. Positioned at the center of each of the four foors that comprise the original structure is a suite named after a woman of signifcance to Lake Como. Greta Garbo refers to Tremezzo as “that happy, sunny place” in the flm Grand Hotel (1932). She was a fan of room 113, now named Suite Greta. Recently enlarged, it boasts a large private terrace for soaking up the sun.

For a property of many jewels, the center stone could arguably be the new TSpa, encompassing two 18th century villas, one for the spa and the other for a three-story ftness center. As someone who looks forward to the extra leisure time afforded by a vacation to spend a little more time working on my ftness, the gym was nothing short of heaven. Expertly outfitted with the latest and greatest in equipment, I loved the juxtaposition of 56 slmag.net

the high-tech gadgets within the centuries old structure. If the workout didn’t take my breath away, the views of the lake certainly did, and made the time spent there all the more memorable.

In the TSpa, which received the 2016 “Most Glamorous Getaway” award from Tatler magazine, many of the villa’s original details, such as an intricate mosaic floor, were kept intact and mated with contemporary Italian-made furnishings by Minotti.

Te entirety of the facility includes fve treatment rooms ofering ESPA treatments and products as well as treatments utilizing herbs grown around the lake; a hammam (the only one in Lake Como); an ice fountain; the most exquisitely appointed relaxation room, which had once served as the library for nearby Villa Carlotta; a sauna with a window overlooking the lake; and, the Mosaico nail studio. Promising the ultimate in privacy and pampering, Suite Emilia, discretely located in the villa, has private access to the spa.

Serenely outftted in sumptuous velvet, damask and heavy silk drapery, the suite’s marble bathroom must be seen to be believed!

Te hotel’s lush gardens were originally part of the grand botanical gardens of nearby Villa Carlotta.

View from the ftness center.

Photo by Bridget Williams.

A lakeview deluxe room.

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Te lobby of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.

Tere are 75 steps from the street to the hotel’s Art Nouveaustyle grand lobby – a number that was not lost on my daughter who liked to point out that elevators were invented for a reason. In spite of her protests, I enjoyed taking the stairs to and from our explorations on and of property to both savor the view and wage a preemptive strike against the inevitable weight gain caused by my inability to resist overindulging in everything from limoncello to lobster.

Another satisfying hike traverses through the hotel’s nearly fve-acre garden, originally part of the grand botanical gardens of Villa Carlotta. Te area was recently redesigned by well-known landscape architect, designer and botanist Emilio Trabella, who is also responsible for the gardens of Villa Balbianello and Villa Oleandra (home of George Clooney). A footpath that winds up steep hill rewards the efort at its apex with an amazing vantage point of the middle of the lake. Te spot is also a popular place to pop the question, and arrangements can be made with the concierge for a rose petal and champagne arrival to set the scene for such an occasion.

Heart-stopping experiences of another nature are ofered by the concierge team in the form of new T Bespoke Experiences.

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Among the pie-in-the-sky outings is a hydroplane ride over Como town, where an Alfa Romeo Spider will be waiting for you to drive it to the top of Comacina Island for a private sunset picnic overlooking the lake.

Italians know a thing or two about cooking, and the dining options at Grand Hotel Tremezzo are arguably among the best on the lake. Executive Chef Osvaldo Presazzi also leads Italian cooking classes that include making pasta from scratch.

Oenophiles can enjoy sommelier-guided personalized wine tastings from specifc Italian regions with an expert sommelier at L’Escale Fondues & Wine Bar, the frst fondue and wine bar to open on Lake Como.

Presazzi and Chef Gualtiero Marchesi, a Milan native who is widely regarded as the founder of modern Italian cuisine, derived the menus at each of the five on-site restaurants collaboratively.

To power up for our daily adventures, each morning we enjoyed a bounteous bufet at Le Terrazza. At night, the ficker of candlelight reflected in the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake serve as a ftting backdrop for haute Italian cuisine. A highlight of our fve-course feast was undoubtedly Marchesi’s signature dish:

Al fresco dining is ofered at L’Escale.

traditional Milanese safron risotto garnished with a large square of edible gold leaf, though a fllet of veal with foie gras and black trufe competed handily to be counted among our favorites.

Ofering a more casual, though no less gourmet experience, L’Escale is a dream for fans of Italian wine, as the restaurant’s cellar stocks no less than 350 regional varieties. Our affable waiter proved to be extremely knowledgeable in helping us with wine pairings that matched what was on our plates as well as our personal palette preferences. Te softly lit, cellar-like setting is distinguished by stone and brick walls, displays of wine boxes and bottles in grotto-like niches, and glass tabletops resting atop wine barrels stufed with corks. Our server presented our frstcourse caprese salad with a caveat, commenting that as we were about to experience the best Campania bufalo mozzarella we’d ever eaten, we should taste it before adulterating it with salt and pepper. His bold statement was quite warranted. With each bite we proclaimed that the dish was hands down the best version of the “Salad of Capri” we’d ever had. Tough the salad was hard to beat, cooking chunks of tender beef fllet in piping hot olive oil to our level of desired doneness and then fnishing each piece with a

selection of gourmet salts and sauces certainly made the highlight reel of our dining experiences in Como.

Te hotel’s prime location, where two branches of the lake meet, is advantageous for day tripping. A ferry stop just across the street from the hotel provides quick access to Bellagio and other ports of call. Private tours aboard Ruy, the hotel’s 1961 Venetian lancia are also available. A 10km greenway accessible near the hotel follows traces of the Antica Strada Regina, the antique connection road built by the Romans through charming rustic villages and garden areas.

As we discovered one evening, casual wandering is also a great way to discover hidden gems. The sounds of laughter and lively conversation led us to Cantina Follie, a wine bar and enoteca, located in a nondescript two-story building nearly indistinguishable from its neighbors on a narrow lane in Tremezzo. Sitting at a long communal table on the second foor terrace enjoying vino and charcuterie with a large group of locals, I thought it was moments like these that must be the embodiment of la dolce vita. sl For more information or reservations, visit grandhoteltremezzo.com.

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NUMBER TWO AT THE ROLEX THREE-DAY EVENT German Michael Jung becomes the second rider to win on the same horse in two consecutive years

By Sophie Velyan Photography by Tony Bailey

Held each spring at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, the Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event Presented by Land Rover is the nation’s premier Tree-Day Event and one of the most prestigious equestrian competitions in the world. Part of an elite cadre, “Rolex Kentucky” is one of six annual events and the only one in the Western Hemisphere to be designated as a four-star eventing competition by the Te Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world’s governing body of equestrian sports.

First contested in 1912, eventing tests the bond between horse and rider as they compete in three disciplines: dressage, cross-country and jumping.

Boasting a total paid attendance of 82,100 for the 2016 event, fans packed the outdoor stadium for the dressage and jumping competitions and tried to fend of the rain as they sloshed through the mud to line the cross-country course, comprised of four miles of challenging terrain designed by Derek di Grazia of Carmel Valley, CA to include obstacles, water hazards, banks and ditches.

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With a comfortable 13.3-point victory, Michael Jung of Germany became just the second rider to win the Tree-Day Event in two consecutive years, riding Fischerrocana, an 11-year-old German-bred mare. In addition to the coveted and iconic Rolex watch presented to the winner each year, Jung also took frst place earnings totaling $110,000.

Rounding out the top three were Lauren Kiefer (USA) on Veronica in second place with a score of 52.5 and Maya Black (USA) in third on Doesn’t Play Fair with a score of 53.9. sl Te 2017 Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event Presented by Land Rover is scheduled for April 27-30.

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MARY EMERY’S VISION LIVES INTO THE FUTURE Written by Sheree Allgood Photography by Andrew Kung

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When Mary Emery envisioned her “National Exemplar� village over a hundred years ago, her desire was to uplift and enlighten the working masses with a new and vibrant space, offering a lifestyle far removed from the teeming miasma and unhealthy fung seething in most urban housing of the early 20th century. A deeply religious woman, with even deeper pockets, Mrs. Emery began buying land on the eastern edge of Cincinnati, in a bucolic stretch far away from the muck and smoke of the city’s urban core, that, in the day, ran rampant with diseases like tuberculosis, diphtheria, dysentery and, on occasion, a catastrophic, population thinning outbreak of cholera. Instead she would ofer

the populace pastoral English-style Garden Cities, which were becoming all the rage in Great Britain, and many outer urban areas in the United States. Te intentional community would be replete with Tudor-revival designed homes and apartments, low stone walls, half-timbered facades, and a chance to embrace an enchanting existence of prefabricated village life. Tis planned city, Mariemont, (pronounced MARRY-MONT, according to Warren Wright Parks, author of The Mariemont Story, Mariemont Preservation Foundation) would be grounded on gardens and garden plots, parks, churches, schools, and shops with plenty of room for recreation and cultural enrichment.

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With her heavily moneyed foundation, well-conceived and tightly honed moral compass, and the single-minded knowledge that she was indeed, to make the world a better place, the Widow Emery enlisted some of the era’s most brilliant minds in urban planning, design, and landscape architecture to see this monumental and humanitarian vision to fruition, among them Charles Livingood, a surveyor and Harvard classmate of Mrs. Emery’s deceased son, and John Nolen, a well- regarded city planner. By elevating the working poor of Cincinnati, Mrs. Emery was certain to “produce a citizenry which is more sane, sound and effective because of more satisfactory conditions, environment and educations…”

Fast forward a hundred years and the dream remains intact and fourishing. Driving into Mariemont of the modern era, passing a quaint wood village marker and traversing the huge ancient oaks and maples, the air is lighter and the spirit is lifted. Although Mrs. Emery’s dream of a “national exemplar” was sidelined by the Great Depression, war, and the great suburban diaspora, a new and vibrant movement, spearheaded by the partners of Greiwe Development Group, North American Properties, and Sibcy Cline has revived the dream, with even broader imagination and elegance.

Tese visionary partners began to transform the area adjacent to the historic square of Mariemont with four breathtaking buildings. Beginning in 2008, almost to the precise date by 100 years that Mary Emery conceived her planned village, Jordan Park was dedicated, followed by Emery Park in 2011, and Nolen Park in 2014. The final phase, the stunning Livingood Park is 68 slmag.net

scheduled for completion in late 2016. Each building resonates with grand English Tudor revival style, and with exceptional foresight, the partners used exquisite vision to even go a step or two further, appointing these glorious structures with the sublime grace of their older stately neighbors.

“We are channeling Mary Emery’s energy in a new and modern way”, says Rick Greiwe, Principal at Greiwe Development Group.

“We ofer all the right stuf for an engaging and active lifestyle which our owners embrace.”

Each building’s common space is richly appointed, ofering warm and attractive expanses for community gatherings. The exterior common spaces ofer ground foor patios, trellised decks on second and third foors, outdoor conversation places, fre pits, and high end stainless steel gas grills, handy for outdoor gatherings.

While Cincinnatians tend toward traditional or transitional interiors, interior designer Judy Holland was given an opportunity to impart a modern touch to one of the units of Nolen Park. It is a stunning work of interior design mastery, imparting cool greys, the new neutral, throughout. Te family entertains often, and the kitchen is a glamorous amalgam of glistering stainless steel and black, cream and grey glass mosaic tiles. Above the carefully appointed bar is a whimsical touch from the tile company, who by a stroke of genius, crafted individual tiles to include a few intoxicating champagne bubbles to liven up any celebration. Another stunning addition to the party atmosphere is the drop-down “piano bar” ceiling, refecting perfectly the kitchen island bar in suspended splendor. Its modern fair, in reverse, mirrors the entertainment area marvelously.

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Other modern appointments in this luxurious home are the guest bath with its cement frame basin by AYRA Design. At the risk of sounding obtuse, the sink’s form is uniquely fluid, and gives motion to the rest of the room. Cement tiles in the combination tub and shower are vertical waves, and lend a therapeutic air to the space. Te striking charcoal faux shagreen mirror frame is a standout addition to the room.

The calm modernism flows into the home’s living room, with gorgeous Thayer Coggin dove grey sectional and two complementary Milo Baughman chairs. Te great room’s focal point is a pass-through Town and Country gas freplace, which also serves the master bedroom. Once again, Judy Holland has appointed the sleeping space in calming splendor, with an Italian platform bed, the most unique lighting, and dynamic Italian Torto Fanimation fans. Te walls throughout are festooned with fanciful art, in perfect tonal hues.

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success is elegantly displayed through an extensive collection of sports memorabilia and carefully thought out built-ins designs by Ms. Holland, to display an almost museum quality exhibit.

In final mastery, the partners of this great undertaking have tackled and surmounted two incredible hurdles: one, that this home truly evoke a better style of living without sacrificing the feel of a single-family home, and that the halcyon elements of Mary Emery’s vision are not lost in 21st century translation. Even from the Great Room, our modern home looks out over an expansive green lawn, complete with 100-year-old oak trees, in a salute to the kind of community Mariemont was planned to be.

On March 19, 1926 the first edition of The Mariemont Messenger, a weekly publication for this new, burgeoning community, carried a message from Mary Emery which rings true today: “Good morning. Is the sun a little brighter there in Mariemont? Is the air a little fresher? Is your home a little sweeter?...Ten I am content.” sl

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Arts Profle: JIM DAVIS Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell Many entertainers have single name recognition: Adele, Sting, Madonna, Cher. But only one has expressive paws and heavy-lidded, knowing eyes; maintains an indolent nature; flashes a toothy smile that is more Cheshire cat than tabby cat; and embraced orange as the new black long before it became mainstream.

Garfield.

The lovable lynx, created by Jim Davis, has been described as a human in a feline suit. His images permeate a multi-level, state of the art studio that is located in eastern-central Indiana, completely removed from his seventeen million followers on Facebook. A country road, barely wide enough for a horse and buggy, banks the site, which is filled with creative and business teams who spread his likeness to over two thousand newspapers in more than one hundred countries that represent thirty-eight languages. The cartoon has an estimated readership of two hundred and sixty million people and currently holds the record for being the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world. Mr. Davis has written eleven specials for television, and won four Emmy Awards (out of ten nominations) for Outstanding Animated Program.

On the sort of maps that measure actual mileage Mr. Davis has not traveled far, but on maps that calculate the distance from aspiration to accomplishment his career has traversed the globe. He grew up on a farm near Fairmont, Indiana, with gardens, sunshine and county fairs, and spent afternoons romping in the creek with his brother, Dave, on whom the fictional character of “Doc” is based.

“At one time we had twenty-five cats, but they certainly weren’t anything like Garfield,” he laughed. “They were strong, rugged and self-sufficient mousers.” His family’s homestead produced soybeans, oats and vegetables, in addition to housing Angus cattle. Frequent bouts of asthma thwarted his childhood dream of becoming a farmer; when he was forced to spend time

inside, his mother, an accomplished artist, read to him constantly and provided a steady supply of books, pencils and paper.

While enrolled at Ball State University Mr. Davis suffered a back injury which caused him to leave school. During his recuperation he was hired by a local advertising agency, where he learned the skills of commercial art, before pursuing his career goal as a cartoonist.

“I showed my work to TK Ryan, who created Tumbleweeds, and was hired as his assistant,” he said. “He wrote and drew while I did everything else connected with the cartoon. I inked the background and borders, drew the balloons, lettered, packaged the strips and answered his fan mail using an Underwood Olivetti typewriter that had a worn down wooden space bar.”

When a friend of his became editor of The Pendleton Times Mr. Davis submitted his first comic strip, Gnorm Gnat. During its five year run the cartoon was submitted for syndication only to receive scores of refusals. One editor told Mr. Davis that his art was good, his gags were great but readers couldn’t relate to bugs because they weren’t funny. Undeterred, Mr. Davis took a long, thoughtful look at successful comic strips that featured animals -- Snoopy, Marmaduke, Daisy and Fred Basset -- and drew an alternate four-legged friend.

“Initially the strip was about Jon but the cat kept taking the punchline,” he recalled. “When I explained that to TK Ryan, he said, ‘Go with it. If the cat wants the punchline, let him have it.’ So I booked a hotel room and spent two days, without sleep, sketching, creating scenarios and writing about relationships. In order to create a believable story I had to understand Garfield’s history and motivation with the other characters. When focus moved away from Jon, Garfield came to life and the strip belonged to him. It was almost as if I didn’t have a choice.” slmag.net

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Garfield was named for Mr. Davis’s grandfather, James Garfield Davis, a big, stubborn, serious man who had soft eyes and a heart of gold, not unlike the crusty characters portrayed by Walter Brennan and Lionel Barrymore. Mr. Davis drew the character first, based on the prototype of human, rather than animal, qualities and, from the beginning of its syndication in 1978, he used conflict as the basis of humor. Jon, who is easy going, positive, with a “tomorrow is a better day” attitude, was pitted against the negative, lazy Garfield who loathes Mondays, loves coffee and delights in smacking spiders dead, who, in turn, was a contrast to Odie, the yellow, slobbering, free-spirited dog who adores everyone.

“The more a reader knows about a character, the more leeway I have for Garfield’s humor and themes,” he said. “I try to hold up a mirror because if someone can see themselves in his situation, it becomes a personal experience. Identification creates affection.”

Mr. Davis paused for a moment and added, “And you know, there doesn’t have to be a big laugh every day -- a gag can be thoughtful, or affectionate or sweet. The readers and I go down the Garfield path together and the strip’s pacing reflects that. I work in three frames and try to use twenty-five words or less. I set up the gag, I twist it and the payoff produces an involuntary laugh. My goal is to get to the punch line before the reader does. And it’s tricky because if I’m there too early the timing is lost, and a reader is disappointed if they can anticipate the result.”

Saturday is the least-read day for Garfield, so that particular gag might be clever but not as strong as others; Monday’s gag is a little lazy and downhearted. The beginning of the week is also when his Facebook page receives the most comments, validating just how Garfield (and his fans) feel about that perpetually odious day.

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In spite of Garfield’s runaway success there were early rejections, including a turndown from Ben Bradlee at The Washington Post. In newspaper syndication hundreds of cartoonists vie for coveted space on the comic page, which is occupied by strips that cannot be cancelled -- Peanuts, Blondie, Beetle Bailey, Dennis the Menace -- leaving limited room for a new entry. “There was a lot of wisdom behind his decision,” Mr. Davis recalled. “Ben said, ‘I don’t want a comic strip that can’t be dropped. If it isn’t any good, because this is an animal strip, I won’t have any choice but to continue running it.’”

Mr. Davis has never wanted to live, or work, anywhere else in the country. The studio’s idyllic location, with an atrium draped by natural light and a showroom filled with uncountable items that have been licensed, has been conducive to creating, and promoting, all things Garfield. His employees enjoy the rural environment, taking walks in the nearby woods or sitting outside to discuss storylines.

Mr. Davis has been a longtime champion of the area’s work ethic and, coincidentally, has found the Midwest humor to be palatable to both coasts. He noted that the region has produced great cartoonists (Charles Schulz, Pulitzer Prize winner Mike Peters) great comics (David Letterman, Lily Tomlin, Gary Shandling, Melissa McCarthy) and great writers (James Thurber, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis).

Forty employees work with Mr. Davis and most of them have been with the organization, Paws Incorporated, for more that twenty-five years; the design team, account executives and license administrators protect Garfield’s representation. Mr. Davis believes that the closer art and writing is to the source, the truer it will be to the cartoon, and so content originates almost exclusively from the Hoosier-state studio.

“We all grew up with Garfield and figured him out,” Mr. Davis explained, “so his voice is steady. We make certain that he is well designed and that he’s not surrounded by inappropriate content. In some countries humor can be a little edgy, and we are careful to maintain an appropriate tone. He doesn’t do drugs, he’s never tried tobacco, he doesn’t swear and there is no reference to sex. And because readers know that Snoopy sleeps on his doghouse, Charlie Brown will miss the ball and Lucy will yell, that dependability creates a long term affection for characters and the brand that they represent.”

And, oh, how things have changed for Garfield, who was once considered a “bad boy” because he had attitude and resented authority. But then Bart Simpson appeared, who was even more rebellious; and Bevis and Butt-Head, whose storylines had cringeworthy references; and South Park, which embodied crude language and dark humor. By comparison Garfield has remained mom (and grandma) approved and while his values have not shifted, the landscape around them has.

“Today we are accustomed to seeing things that are very graphic -- shock humor, body humor and uncomfortable humor.

It’s very easy to get a laugh from material that is cruel or tactless.

But the real challenge is to elicit laughter from a positive reference.

Garfield’s standard of humor is elevated, so he makes people feel better and they want to return the next day.”

In 2013 Garfield’s familiarity “Q Rating” reached ninetyfour percent, affirming his impact in our lives and in the daily papers. A survey taken in 1999 found that two-thirds of all newspaper readers learned to read through the Sunday comics.

Half of that number had strips read to them until they could

do so alone, while the other half examined the drawings and connected their meaning to the content.

Because of his life-long interest in literacy and education, Mr. Davis established the Professor Garfield Foundation. The free online website provides a resource center for teachers, crossword puzzle links, a phonics tutorial and a lab where a Garfield comic strip can be created. Mr. Davis began the initiative when parents told him that their children used Garfield to associate pictures with words. “All of a sudden they got it,” Mr. Davis said. “It was like a trigger or a flipped switch.

From the very beginning we knew that comic strips helped young children who had challenges in school, and immigrants who were learning English, but the strips also encouraged them to read more advanced material.”

Cartoonists tend to be a somewhat cloistered group of artists, who are interesting, highly intelligent and, of course, very funny.

Collectively they have played sleight of hand jokes on the public, their publishers and each other. Johnny Hart, creator of BC, slyly initiated “pig day.” “Every five years or so we received a letter from him,” Mr. Davis said, enjoying his memory of the conspiratorial event. “Johnny designated a day when each of our strips would feature a pig, mention a pig or use the word ‘pork’ in the cartoon.

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Mr. Davis works three months in advance of a cartoon’s publication; an original Garfield is drawn for every strip using a stylus, which provides the same drag on a screen that a pencil has on paper. Mr. Davis saves the work until their order has been determined. “I don’t like to use the same kind of gag two days in a row,” he explained, “so I mix them up – a food gag, a sleeping gag and then a gag with Odie. It’s quite amazing to have that freedom.”

In May it was announced that a third Garfield movie would be released by Alcon Entertainment, following Garfield: The Movie and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. It will use CGI (Computer Generate Imagery) which, because of its labor intensive process, may push the release date to 2020, or later. Last year Garfield glowed in the theatrical spotlight when he strapped on dancing shoes and Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude premiered at the Adventure Theatre MTC in Washington, DC. It was a fast-paced, hour-long musical romp that was filled with warmth, charm and humor, and celebrated Garfieldisms (birthdays, triple-layer chocolate cake, Pooky) to the delight of theatregoers. Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals added the show to its roster, and future productions will be mounted by schools and organizations that cater to young audiences.

Garfield’s image graces mugs, T-Shirts, DVDs, buttons and totes, and items can be name-personalized to make a point of how a reader (and Garfield) really feel about morning. “He has tremendous brand power,” Mr. Davis explained, “because he relates to people on a one-on-one basis. So often we feel guilty about our lifestyle habits, but not only does Garfield defend his right to make, or not to make, healthy choices, he’s totally cool with his decisions. He’s also happy with himself and expresses feelings that we don’t have the courage to say. In fact, we decline a lot of promotional opportunities because the message isn’t 80 slmag.net

consistent with his personality -- it has to be within his bailiwick, it has to be a natural fit and it has to make you smile.”

Mr. Davis admitted that his forte is not drawing but, rather, is having an intuitive knowledge about humor. He quoted Chuck Jones, creator of Road Runner, who said, “Every artist has 100,000 bad drawings in their system, and once those are out of the way everything will be good.” Mr. Davis added, “I watch Garfield in my head, and if he makes me laugh I write it down.”

Mr. Davis and his wife, Jill, are surrounded by children and grandchildren, and attend a constant stream of baseball games, basketball games and dance recitals. He admitted that he likes golf, loves to eat and that tending to Garfield is not only a profession but his hobby.

“I wanted to be a cartoonist because it made me happy, and happiness is doing what you love. Any other job would have taken me down a path where I didn’t want to go, but now the challenge is to weigh opportunities for Garfield, and to prepare him for the future,” Mr. Davis said. “Technology changes, markets shift, there’s always competition, newspapers fail and the world of entertainment has been transformed. And because humor is sharper now, which is a good thing, he must continue to be funny and to be entertaining. I’m surrounded by a great team of artists who can draw him perfectly, who know his heart and we have a wonderful time together. Garfield will always be current because all he does is eat and sleep, and in fifty years people will continue to eat and to sleep. Garfield is easy to like because he’s nonjudgmental; he doesn’t care if you’re overweight, if you haven’t shaved for a couple of days or if you’re cranky in the morning. I would like to see his legacy endure, and I think he’s going to be just fine, because what I do for him is not nearly as important as what he does for other people.” sl

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KIM FENDER and Te Cincinnati Public Library Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell

Te numbers that correlate with Te Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are staggeringly impressive. Te institution was founded in 1853. It manages forty branches in addition to the Main Library; employs more than eight hundred associates; it houses nine million volumes; occupies approximately nine hundred and thirty thousand square feet of total space; and accommodates seven million visits, with over a million at the downtown site alone. It has an annual operating budget of fftyeight million dollars and, not surprisingly, is the fifth busiest library in the country.

Kimber L. Fender was named the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Library in 1999; not only has she attained her dream job, she has realized a childhood dream. It’s the only place she wanted to work. As one of three children Ms. Fender and her family took full advantage of the main branch collection and she holds fond memories of frequent visits. She described her childhood as typical, and less scheduled than those of children today; her early employment included working at a restaurant named the Dari-Bar. “It was a lot of fun waiting on customers, taking orders and,” she added with a smile, “I really enjoyed making a nice sundae.”

Ms. Fender attended public schools in Northern Kentucky and received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Northern Kentucky University. “My family was convinced that I would be unemployed for most of my adult life,” she began. “But it was a good curriculum, because I was able to observe people, I 82 slmag.net

learned how groups interacted and I was introduced to interesting cultures.” While studying at NKU Ms. Fender worked in the school’s library, which prompted her to earn a master’s degree in Library Sciences from the University of Kentucky.

Ms. Fender’s career path followed a gentle, but progressive, zig-zag pattern: one step forward, one to the left, one to the right.

Ms. Fender worked as an evening supervisor at Xavier University’s library; interned with the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; was a reference librarian in Boone County; became head of public services at Campbell County Library; and was the Manager of Information Services at ATE Management and Services. She joined the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County in 1988.

“Working at small libraries allowed me to see the overview of an organization, and I scaled what I learned to accommodate the requirements here. I left ATE Management because I wanted to return to a public library -- a place where everybody is welcomed, that encourages questions to be asked and that brings surprises every day.”

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is envied by other libraries in the country. Approximately nine million dollars a year is allocated for the purchase of books, music, movies and online resources; it provides one book for every three “hold” requests and the process is monitored weekly. If a new work by James Patterson is published, or an author is interviewed on NPR, or a movie studio announces that it will adapt a flm from a novel, all of which can spike interest, then additional copies are acquired.

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The Library is an active participant in, and around, our neighborhoods. It operates an outreach program that provides more than fve hundred teachers collections of books each month.

Staf members visit nursing homes and retirement communities and deliver hand-selected titles based on feedback from residents.

A new, and very popular, program was recently started, Book Hookup. A person shares their favorite reading genres online and librarians choose works in those categories, introducing readers to new writers and titles.

The novelist Rita Mae Brown said, “My life began when I received a library card,” and the Library system wants local children to experience a similar impact. Some summer programs serve lunch so children don’t have to miss a meal during school recess. Tere is a four week summer camp program that provides literary activities which help maintain a child’s reading level.

And there are after school programs with crafts and homework assistance because, as Ms. Fender noted, “Not every child has someone at home who can help them with assignments.”

Many branches show movies (with mandatory popcorn or a snack on hand), and youngsters are welcome to play video games, board games or to complete a puzzle with other neighborhood children. With the recent increase of STEM awareness (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) programs about science and nature give hands-on learning experience.

Although pull-out card catalogues have vanished, Ms. Fender cautioned that not everything online is a perfect replacement.

“We do have great resources at our fngertips,” she said, “but there is a misconception that all of them are reliable and accurate. Tey are not. And the Library pays for databases, which can be used at home, at school, or at work, that provide the full text article. It’s 84 slmag.net

important to know about available choices, and to utilize the one that is most appropriate.”

Ms. Fender’s days are flled with communication, whether it’s attending meetings at work, interfacing with members of the community or visiting other locations. She connects with each branch at least once a year to share feedback about what is working, what is not and suggestions to improve, and to maintain, a level of excellence. Ms. Fender is responsible for addressing human resource issues, building issues, facility concerns and library services. And occasionally a unique request, or a serendipitous meeting of the past and the present, comes into play.

“Someone asked us to fnd a book review of Eligible, Curtis Sittenfeld’s new novel, which appeared in the London Times,” she said. “We didn’t have a print subscription and neither did other area libraries, so we added one to our collection. But in the meantime, although the article had only appeared the day before, we found it in a newspaper database and were able to print a copy. It was quite amazing that there is so much available today because of technology.” As the years drifted into decades, and the decades marked a century, items have arrived (E-Books, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs) and departed (stereopticon slides, eight millimeter flms, LPs) from the brick and mortar enclaves of the Library and change is perpetual.

Although electronic screens and a swirling mouse are ubiquitous a large portion of the general public remains devoted to traditional volumes. Studies have shown that reading a book results in a higher rate of retention and that its landscape assists in recalling data -- that interesting fact which was mentioned at the beginning of a chapter, or information that was at the top of the left-hand page.

When the Library was established, just two blocks from the footprint that it occupies today, it illustrated Cincinnati’s mindset.

“I think it shows that we were a progressive city at that time, and that we were committed to having a library at an early, early stage in our history,” she said. “It’s also evidence of the strong support from our community, which continues today, toward cultural institutions and educational resources.”

While many of the tasks performed by librarians may not seem exciting (Ms. Fender said, with a laugh, “A routine question like ‘What time do you close?’ is answered over and over and over, day after day, which can become a little tedious”) every now and then a Wizard of Oz, black-and-white-into-color moment touches Ms. Fender’s life. And that’s exactly what happened when the Library was awarded the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Services.

The Medal is given annually to only five libraries in the nation, and is the country’s highest distinction conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community. The nominating criteria focused specifcally on the Library’s programs for children, the improvements that were made and how they benefted families in the area.

“The experience was simply thrilling, and a great, great honor,” she recalled. “After going through endless security we were suddenly walking around the White House waiting for the First Lady to present the awards in the East Room. Mrs. Obama was incredibly gracious, the ceremony was streamed online, a Marine band serenaded us and then we were served champagne.

It was wonderful fun, very magical and a huge moment to be recognized on that level for our work.”

As the Library continues to invest in its buildings and collections Ms. Fender receives encouraging calls and notes about

its eforts. A guest recently sent an email telling Ms. Fender that they had visited the Library numerous times, raved about the service, acknowledged the staf, and described it as “the best place ever,” which attests to the belief that whether a someone visits once a week, once a month or several times a year, the Library becomes part of their life.

Ms. Fender and her husband have two children and her favorite hobby is recreating a really difcult recipe from the pages of Southern Living Magazine with aplomb. She serves on several boards, including the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio and is a member of the Olave Baden-Powell Society, the latter of which supports the Mission of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Te organization meets annually at exotic locations that have included Hong Kong, Finland, India (this fall) and Tokyo (next year).

“At one point I received very good advice,” Ms. Fender said.

“Someone told me that as my career advanced I would no longer decide how to get everything done, but that I would decide what gets done and what doesn’t. My goal has been to transition from being a leader at the Library to becoming a leader in the community. Everyone who works here is motivated by a desire to help others, and our interaction with the public impacts, and benefts, a countless number of people. Like traveling, a library can change your viewpoint of the world. Many of us receive information from a single source – our parents, the media or friends. But sometimes when a person picks up a book, and they try something new, it exposes them to a fresh thought, a diverse situation and a diferent perspective. My objective as Director is to make certain that the Library builds on its success, continues to grow and, in the future, will be able to do even more for Cincinnati because, truly, we have something for everyone.” sl slmag.net

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Philanthropy Profle: RICHARD ROSENTHAL Written by Lisa Stephenson Powell

Kobayashi Issa, the nineteenth century poet, wrote, “Strangers who gather beneath the shade of a cherry blossom tree become friends.” Te same can be said about sharing a conversation with Richard Rosenthal in his white-walled, light drenched, frst foor ofce at the Uptown Arts building. He has a contagious, genuine enthusiasm about everything: Cincinnati, the arts, sports, family, quiet evenings at home and the myriad institutions that have been touched by largess of the Rosenthal Foundation. Uptown Arts is located in Over-the-Rhine, and is a striking blend of modern, industrial and renovated design. In 2000 Mr. Rosenthal and his wife, Lois, who died two years ago, founded the Uptown Arts Foundation, of which he is director, as well as the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Foundation.

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were ruined; and there were conveyor belts bridging each level.

A great deal of it was gutted but, at the same time, we salvaged what we could to honor its past. Te foors were replicated, the galvanized steel window frames were kept and the original wood beams remained. Te restoration makes the building very special, and we wanted it to be special for the children who study here.”

The vision of Uptown Arts was defined clearly by Lois Rosenthal, who fostered the idea of a top-notch arts program that would provide lessons in music, dance, theatre and art to inner-city children who otherwise might not have had exposure to them. More than three hundred students, from the ages of fve to ten, are enrolled in the after-school curriculum; auditions are not necessary for entrance, nor are fees charged. Mrs. Rosenthal’s acuity included the goals of the school. It would help students gain confdence by introducing them to the arts, and it would embrace a strong educational proponent by instilling responsibility and discipline.

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Mrs. Rosenthal was also adamant that students would be spoken to properly. “Lois hated the word ‘guys,’ when addressing children,” he continued, “so we call them ‘dancers,’ ‘artists’ and ‘musicians.’ And you can see the change when our classroom assistants say, ‘Actors, please come upstairs,’ because that’s what they become here, and it’s who we want them to believe they are. It imbues a level of respect and encourages the children to blossom. When they arrive on the frst day they are timid and shy, but by the end of the semester they’re brimming with confdence, pufy-chested and proud of their accomplishments.”

Mr. Rosenthal spoke with delight about the success stories that inhabit the studios of the school – how the staf of twelve educate the children, how the children learn and, occasionally, what the students have taught the adults.

One little girl, in spite of her weight, registered for the ballet class. Although she did not become an accomplished ballerina the non-judgmental atmosphere of Uptown Arts allowed her to gain self-respect, and she performed proudly at the recital, gratifed by her achievements. Another incident occurred when the youngest group of dancers, aged fve to seven, faced a wall of mirrors and were asked to describe what they saw. Te frst child replied, “I see other children.”

Te second said, “I see me.” And the third observed, “I see beauty.”

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keenly that they, and the teachers, are exposed to an alternate view of life. When the art class was given the assignment to design stained glass windows one of the children became visibly disappointed. She explained that windows in her home were stained with dirt, broken or covered with cardboard, and weren’t at all attractive. “Her image of stained glass windows was not a likeness that most people would ever think about,” he said, “and it was a very important moment for us to share with her.”

Mr. Rosenthal has had a conterminous relationship with the arts which stemmed from his native upbringing. Te middle child of five, his family owned a home in South Avondale that was within walking distance to everything: the library, the movies, the grocery store and had a backyard that was flled constantly with neighborhood children. His mother was an accomplished pianist; when Mr. Rosenthal was a teenager she returned to the University of Cincinnati and completed a degree which allowed her to become the frst registered music therapist in Ohio. “It was she who instilled the belief that if we didn’t have the ability to make wonderful art, then we would at least have an appreciation of it, and that was a great gift.”

Mr. Rosenthal’s family owned S. Rosenthal Printing as well as F&W Publications, and his father embraced a fervent, old fashioned, Germanic philosophy of children keeping their “nose to the grindstone,” and being productive.

“Sadly, I was not an avid student,” he said. “And I do mean sadly, because I cheated myself out of a great learning experience which impacted my gains and losses.” He paused and added with a smile, “If there had been a course in daydreaming, I would have aced it.”

Mr. Rosenthal attended college briefy, volunteered for the draft, and completed his degree at Ohio State University where he majored in advertising. Upon returning to Cincinnati he joined the F&W branch of his family’s business, which appealed to his interest in the arts. “I edited books and magazines. I handled advertising, worked in the circulation department, sold subscriptions and learned about every aspect, and process, of publishing. My mentor believed in job rotation, and I’m glad that he did, because I learned by doing.” Mr. Rosenthal remained with F&W until he sold the business sixteen years ago.

The Lois and Richard Rosenthal Foundation has an association with diverse institutions. Tey include the Playhouse in the Park, which produced the Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series; the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Contemporary Arts Center, designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid, and described in The New York Times as the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war; and the Rosey Reader Program, which encourages more than three thousand grade school children to fall in love with reading

by providing them with books that they take home to read with a parent. Te Cincinnati Art Museum has eliminated its admission charge thanks to the generosity of the Rosenthal Foundation, and it houses the Rosenthal Education Center where the young (and the young at heart) can participate in art related games, activities and programs. Before her death, Mrs. Rosenthal was involved with bringing educational programs to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, worked tirelessly at the FreeStore/FoodBank and was a Planned Parenthood trustee.

While Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal were keenly interested in the arts they were, simultaneously, advocates of social justice concerns, and ten years ago the The Rosenthal Institute for Justice at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Law was established. “The purpose of the Ohio Innocence Program (OIP) is to review requests from prisoners who believe they have been wrongly accused of criminal activities,” he explained.

“We have reviewed over eight thousand requests and have freed twenty three people who, collectively, served over four hundred years in jail. Meeting these people, and knowing that we have saved lives, has been an incredible experience; one of the inmates was on death row, two weeks away from being executed.

Te OIP has fought through the courts to achieve justice, and although there are thirty-five Innocence Programs across the country ours has been the most successful.” slmag.net

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Te OIP program allows law students at the University to review the cases, which often has led to a change in their career path. “Two of them planned to become corporate lawyers because of the fnancial remuneration, but after working with our program one decided to become a judge while the other wanted to be a prosecutor. And they shared the same goal: to make certain that every shred of evidence would be reviewed before issuing a guilty sentence.” OIP has been instrumental in changing Ohio’s state laws and two bills have gone to legislature; one revamped the process of storing and saving DNA evidence, while the other altered the process of witness identifcation.

In recent years Cincinnati has lost many of the boldface names that were synonymous with philanthropy: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Corbett, Louise Dieterle Nippert and Dr. Stan Kaplan.

Mr. Rosenthal addressed the void and, last year, founded the Transform Cincinnati initiative, which connected local individuals who were interested in donating money with entities that sought funding. Six finalists were announced in the fall, ranging from affordable preschool access to the expansion of Ziegler Park, and from plans to eradicate homelessness among youths to expanding cancer research. Te organizations were showcased in September, and prompted discussions between funders and those spearheading the projects. Mr. Rosenthal expects a second round of marketplace ideas to be presented within the year.

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every turn, reflect very personal convictions. Many of their successes might appear, at frst glance, to be anomalies, but each one speaks to their mission statement. In 1999 Mrs. Rosenthal was honored as one of Cincinnati Enquirer’s Women of the Year and was asked, “What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?” She quoted a remark sourced from Katharine Hepburn: “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” A few years later Mr. Rosenthal was honored as a Great Living Cincinnatian. And so a dilapidated factory morphed into a state of the art school for under privileged children; prisoners have been given a second chance to embrace freedom; and an arts center tucked away in the Midwest is revered as a pinnacle of modern architecture.

“I don’t like to sign a check without being involved in some way, and I’ve had sheer joy, and so many rewards, from being a part of the arts in our area. Artistic excellence afects me emotionally. Te arts are inspirational, they’re provocative and they encourage us to think about things that we may not have considered, and expose us to a world that we may not have known. I’m not the most handsome, I wasn’t the smartest, I wasn’t the fastest and, god knows, I’m not the most romantic,” he said gently, “but I’m like The Little Engine That Could. I worked hard to get to the top of the hill and from there, with Lois, we were able to make a diference in the city. Now, with my wife, Kitty – we married last fall – I am expanding the boundaries of our gifting. In the future I hope my children will sustain our link with Cincinnati and will extend our legacy as they become stewards of the Foundation.” sl

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Te UC Brain Tumor Center enjoyed its most successful Wine Tasting Event ever on April 21st at the Cincinnati Museum Center, with more than 300 supporters in attendance. Te event raised funds for the Brain Tumor Center, a research and treatment center of excellence at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute and UC Cancer Institute. Guests enjoyed the beautiful setting, dinner by the bite, fne wines and an expansive silent auction featuring more than 90 items.

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Te 26th annual presentation of “A Taste of Duveneck” at the Cincinnati Art Museum on June 2 brought together hundreds of visitors who enjoyed the great food, exceptional wine and beer, upbeat music from Soul Pocket and endless camaraderie. More than $76,000 was raised to beneft Family First Saturday, a monthly themed program that includes storytelling, scavenger hunts, hands-on art making and more.

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On Tuesday, April 19th, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden hosted its Annual Spring Dinner. Te event was a celebration of success and a time to give back to dedicated Zoo supporters in the Andrew Erkenbrecher Society (AES) and Futures Society. Guests of the event were treated to a cocktail reception in the favorite Otto M. Budig Manatee Springs, followed by a dinner and presentation in Peacock Pavilion.Tis year’s event featured renowned wildlife photographer and 2013 Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Greg du Toit. Presentations focused on “Conservation in Focus” while also welcoming the newest members to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Futures Society. If you would like more information on how to become a member of the AES or Futures Society, please call (513) 559-7716.

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BEACON OF LIGHT HUMANITARIAN AWARDS

Lighthouse Youth Services welcomed more than 500 guests to its annual Beacon of Light Humanitarian Awards Gala on April 16. Tis year Lighthouse honored fve community leaders: Iva Brown (awarded posthumously), Ryan Messer and James Musuraca-Messer, Edgar Smith, and Rabbi Gary Zola. Te “Field of Dreams” gala raised more than $275,000 for the efort to end youth homelessness and Lighthouse Foster Care. Lighthouse has been honoring individuals in the community with the Beacon of Light award since 1995. Long time Lighthouse supporter and Volunteer Nancy Shepardson of Anderson Township served as the 2016 gala chair. Honour Pillow and WLWT News 5’s Courtis Fuller were the emcees. Lighthouse Youth Services provides a wide range of residential, educational, and mental health support services for children, youth, and families in need. www.lys.org

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1) Lighthouse CEO Bob Mecum with WLWT’s Curtis Fuller 2) Honorees Rabbi Gary Zola, Ralph Brown (Iva Brown’s Husband), Edgar Smith, James Musuraca-Messer, Ryan Messer 3) Carol Kennedy Reilly with Alberta and Bob Schneider 4) Eric and Allison Kahn with Amy and Matt Peterson 5) Carolyn and Steve Campbell 6) Phil and Nancy Shepardson (event chair) 7) Tim and Jan Timmel 8) Pam Pfeifer Gaines, Terry Gaines, with Aline Simon 9) Karen Abel, Allison Kahn, and Ann Meranus 10) Simone Bonaguidi, Morgan Rigaud, and Carole Rigaud

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EACC ANNUAL GALA

Te European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) of Cincinnati hosted its 2016 Annual Gala Dinner to 300 international business leaders at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park. Horan was the presenting sponsor of the event celebrating Greater Cincinnati’s Vibrant transatlantic business community. Attendees were addressed by keynote speaker his Excellency Martin Dahinden, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States.

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1 NIGHT 12 KITCHENS

On May 1, the 12th annual “1 Night, 12 Kitchens” was another sellout, and raised over $108,000 in a great atmosphere to beneft the Cincinnati State’s culinary students through scholarships. Tis year over 30 of Greater Cincinnati’s top chefs gathered at MCI to work alongside Cincinnati State’s advanced culinary students and their own assistants to prepare appetizers, salads, entrée dishes, and desserts. Guests had the opportunity to tour the food preparation areas and chat with the chefs, their stafs and Cincinnati State students, then head out to the serving stations to sample selections of delicious food and great wines.

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1) Bruce & Linda Lott, Phil & Tracy Schwegmann, mann, with Berry Kirby K Kirby 2) Todd & Kelly Bonnell with Jason & Lindsey Roeper 3) Chef Michael Carver with Molly & Chad Brown 4) Lourdes & Alex Albacarys 5) Tom & Shery Farnham with Kevin and Molly Bruegge 6) Loren Friedman, Amanda Eisenlohr, Tom Geracioti, Remu Kotwal, & Raj Minhas 7) Nancy Schneck, Dick Welland, Murray Sinclair 8) Paolo, Toby Tyler, & Andrew Setters 9) Tom & Beth Hathaway with Jean Gold 10) Chef Jean-Robert with Michelle Donaldson 11) Jef Kourg, Matt Benson, Jason & Kendra Rose

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KINDERVELT 50’S HATS, HORSES & HEARTS

On Saturday, May 7th, 2016, Kenwood Country Club was transformed into a breath- taking decor design by Chrissie Blatt Creative while a crowd of over 300 Kindervelt supporters donned their Derby-chic hats and attire, sipped mint juleps and placed their bets on their favorite Kentucky Derby Horse Contender. Te event featured bourbon tasting, dinner and desserts by the bite, unique silent auction and rafe items. Dancing and music by DJ ETrayn went late into the night. Tis successful event raised over $75,000 in revenue. Kindervelt #50 “Hats, Horses & Hearts” is extremely thankful for the support of this year’s presenting sponsors: Mercedes Benz of Cincinnati, Knowlton Foundation, Tisdel Distributors, BB&T Bank, Pure Romance and the Kenwood Country Club.

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1) Co-Chairs: Amy Fox, Jessica Levine, Tamara More, and Jessica Cicchinelli 2) Aaron and Macy Hansen with Jennifer and Jef Bahl 3) Shawn and Lynn Carson with Nicci and Andrew Conn 4) Liz Denton, Jessica Cannon, Kelly Westfall, and Annie Wittekind 5) Dirk Pruis and Kathleen Rupert MacQueeney 6) Shari and John Jeferies 7) Daphne Jurgensen and Chrissis Blatt 8) Mary Beth Monter Salyers and Timothy Patrick Hershner 9) Lisa Robinson and Dirk Schneider 10) Heather Joseph with Mollie Shaver

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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Light Up the Night: A Decade of Peace, Love & Understanding was a groovy success. Tis year’s gala took place at the Horseshoe Casino in Cincinnati and raised over $90,000 for Women Helping Women to provide holistic services to survivors and prevention of gender-based violence. Tis year’s gala featured an award ceremony for those who have supported Light Up the Night since the beginning – 10 years ago. Save the Date for Light UP the Night 2017 which will take place at Jack Casino (formerly Horseshoe Casino) April 27, 2017.

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SPRINGER CELEBRATES THE ARTS AT ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Springer School and Center celebrated the impact the arts can have on a child with a learning disability at A Springer Celebration! 2016, An Artful Evening. Te event was held at Te Center, the former location of Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center – a perfect setting for the evening. Te Event Co-Chairs were Gina Goings and Martha Millett, both alumni parents and Springer Trustees. Current Springer parent Robin Carew served as Auction Chair. Te event raised $148,000 to be used for fnancial aid, and for school and center programs.

Tree guest speakers, all of them Springer alumni who are currently active in the arts, addressed the audience, Caroline Feldhaus Harten ’00, Emily Moorhead ’97, and Ben Sweeney ’05. Local 12 WKRC TV’s Brad Johansen served as emcee for the evening, which featured a live guitar/bass duo, a caricature artist and a gallery of art by Springer students. Guests bid on more than 100 live and silent auction items, and took their chances at three rafe prizes and a 100-bottle wine pull. For 45 years, Springer School and Center has empowered students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives. Springer ofers a day school for students aged 6-14 and outreach programs and learning disability resources for students, parents and teachers.

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1) Eddie die and Kari Walter with Ann A Ann Munson Steines andMike Steines 2) Event Co-Chair Gina & Bill Goings 3) Springer Director Shelly Weisbacher with Gloria Lipson 4) Elvia Kelly with Martha Millett 5) Guests enjoying the event 6) Shelly Weisbacher, Matt Blickensderfer, and Kirstin Eismin 7) Pat and Kristen Kallaher with Tony and Stephanie Homebrink 8) David Millett and Leon Loewenstine 9) Guests enjoying the event

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