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“Individuality is always an experience. Both of us – subject and portraitist – are equal participants, with equal relevance.” “In 40 years, I have never duplicated a portrait experience.”
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From the Editor-In-Chief Everybody who knows me, knows there’s nothing more important than my kids, ages 5 and 7. Tey rock my world, and my wife and I are doing everything we possibly can to ensure they grow into kind, compassionate, well-educated, contributing members of society. So when I saw a poster at Hubbard & Cravens (49th & Penn) promoting an original poetry reading – along with some cool jazz – by 6th graders from St. Richard’s Episcopal School, I knew I had to take Izzy, my 5-year-old, for a little exposure to the literary and musical arts. Who cared if it was grade school poetry instead of Natasha Trethewey, or even old Eddie Guest or Robert Service? It was poetry. I subscribe to the theory that a modern father’s duty includes exposing his son, particularly, to something more than kicking a ball, learning the sartorial arts and selecting the right set of clubs. So, of we went. Izzy’s always game for these outings, and we sat up close to the stage so as not to miss a thing. We were thoroughly enjoying ourselves when Maggie O’Donnell, 12, gets up and tells us her Dad is a major in the Army and a few years back was stationed in Iraq. Before I tell you about Maggie’s poem, let me give you a little backstory. She was born in North Carolina, the child of two active duty military ofcers. Te family (Maggs has an older brother, Keegan, 13) moved around quite a bit, eventually settling in Indianapolis so mother, Karyn, could join the corporate world. Dad, Shane, remains an active duty National Guardsman on temporary assignment to Washington, D.C. But in 2003, he was deployed to Iraq, and Maggie remembers it well. Shane’s stateside deployment last summer to a much safer billet nevertheless afected his daughter. Te two events account for the deep feelings expressed in her poem. Back to Hubbard & Cravens and the poetry reading. Maggs does really well until she’s about 15 or 20 seconds into the poem when she’s overcome by emotion and starts to cry. She’s comforted by one of her classmates, but by now the audience is in tears, too. Even Izzy. Karyn says that while her family isn’t surrounded by a concentrated number of military families facing the same things, “it has been the incredible support of our friends here in Indy, classmates included, that has made this a ‘doable’ assignment - it was one of those friends who frst got up to comfort Maggie.” Maggs, adds Karyn, is a passionate reader who spends four or fve hours reading every weekend, plays basketball, volleyball and enjoys singing. She’s got her dad’s sense of humor which makes it easy for her to laugh at herself. And it shows in the piece Maggie wrote about her father. “We were supposed to write a poem about something meaningful to us. And when I thought about what I was going to write, about the frst thing that popped into my head was my dad. From there on, I just put down my thoughts and memories on paper.” I think she knocked the assignment out of the park, as you can see on the next page. And I know Maggie’s living up to her parents’ ambition: to make her a loving, caring, well-educated, contributing member of society. Ah, the things you discover when you sit down for a cup of cofee at 49th and Penn. Pick the right day, and the jazz is mighty good, too. Who knows whom you’ll meet or what you’ll learn, but I’m willing to bet it’ll be somebody and something special.
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Wine Closures
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
‘Cork versus alternative closures’ would probably be a better name for this article because there are certainly more ways than one to close a bottle of wine. Gone or at least mostly gone are the days when a bottle of wine sealed with a screw cap was considered inexpensive plunk. Now wines from every country, every price level, and every quality level are sealed with a variety of closures – not just cork.
also able to be transferred into the wine from barrels in the wine making process, but according to the cork industry they have dramatically reduced the incidents of TCA; while other sources state between 1% to 15% of natural closed wines have TCA. While TCA does not pose any health risk, it certainly poses a risk to wine drinking and could be construed as a winery’s bad wine instead of a faw from the cork.
What is a cork? Natural Cork is the name given to the bark of the Cork Oak tree; this bark is stripped of to make wine bottle corks. A common fallacy is that the tree dies after the cork is harvested, when in actuality the average life of a cork tree is between 170 and 200 years. Furthermore, after the bark is harvested it regenerates and can be harvested about every nine years. With all factors included, a cork oak tree will yield around 17 harvests. The majority of the world’s cork comes from Portugal, with Algeria, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy, and Tunisia making up the balance. Cork has been used since the 1700s to seal bottles of wine. Corks are biodegradable and recyclable.
Issues with alternative closures. While alternative closures are all but a guarantee of no TCA, most consumers do not understand TCA is the largest reason for the alternative closure. Many still think it is because it is more afordable or because it is an inexpensive winemaking technique; the consumer feels uncomfortable on special occasions opening an alternative closure as they are at risk of seeming cheap. Occasionally, screw caps get stuck and require real strength to open. Some other closures simply catch consumers unaware of how to open the bottle. Lastly, what will be the long-term efects of aging a fne wine for 30 years with an unproven alternative closure?
What is an alternative closure? Most screw caps are aluminum closures that thread on to the neck of a bottle. Screw caps are the most used alternative closures and have taken off in the last 10 years. Crown caps are the same closures you see on beer bottles and are used in the sparkling wine industry for the closure during the secondary fermentation, capturing the coveted bubbles. Vino-Seal or Vino-Lok are two of the names used for a closer that makes an airtight seal; these closures remind you of a liquor bottle closure, but instead of being made from cork and plastic, they are made of glass or acrylic. Synthetic corks are made from plastic and in the same shape/size of natural corks. Tese represent the vast majority of today’s alternative closures and most are recyclable.
Benefts of Natural Cork. Natural Cork is a traditional, if not a formal way to close and therefore open a bottle of wine without it appearing inexpensive or cheap. Natural Cork has a proven track record for long term aging so there is no fear (other than TCA) of what may happen to an aged wine. Cork is biodegradable, recyclable, and a renewable natural resource.
Issues with natural corks. A bottle of wine can be tainted by a cork. It was found that if a fungus was present on a cork and the cork was cleaned with a chlorine solution, those two elements could come together and create 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole (TCA). Many people call a TCA-tainted wine ‘corked’ or having cork taint. Te result of TCA is a wine with the smell and favor of must, moldy newspaper, wet dog, or old, wet cardboard. TCA can also mute and reduce the aromas and favors of wine, taking away the characteristics the winemaker fought so hard to achieve. Cork producers have eliminated the use of chlorine and have replaced it with hydrogen peroxide, but corks with TCA still exist. TCA is
Benefits of Alternative closures. The most important benefit to alternative closures is the guarantee that there is no cork taint because there is no cork. TCA is unlikely, but still possible due to other issues at the winery. Screw caps are easier to open and do not require any special tools. Other alternative closures use very simple tools such as a bottle opener. Tis lightens the formality and ease of appreciating a bottle of wine. Most alternative closures are recyclable. I personally like alternative closures, but I also appreciate the timehonored tradition of natural corks. I say make room for both! sl
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 118 professionals in North America and 186 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Taste of Home
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Tis fne miniature blanket chest earned a western Virginia attribution due to the distinctive stylized fower motif found on other inscribed pieces from the region. Te exuberant decoration and fne, untouched surface make this example a stand out. It sold at Garth’s for $41,125.
If the taste of mint brings back memories of days at the Derby, you have probably spent some time in Louisville. From Cincinnati? Te thought of a “Four Way” chili may fll you with the warmth and sweetness of a Saturday night family dinner at Skyline. Is your idea of barbeque a thick sweet sauce poured over spare ribs? Yep, you must be a St. Louisan. And, who doesn’t associate the wonderful favor of jambalaya with New Orleans? Drive down the main street of any city or town, and you can usually identify a local cuisine or culinary favorite - simply by looking for the local eatery with the most cars in the lot. Tune in a bit more to your surroundings, and you should notice architectural distinctions that speak to the early history of the area. If you are lucky (and, it’s a Saturday night), you can pop
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into a bar and catch the latest tunes from a hometown music sensation. It is the cumulative efect of these tastes, sights and sounds that contribute to the identifable culture of a region. In the world of art and antiques, these characteristics manifested in construction and design elements that developed shortly after settlers in a region overcame basic survival concerns. Some collectors are willing to pay top dollar when they fnd a work that exemplifes a region to which they identify. Often, as appraisers, we are asked: how do you know where it was made? Determining the origin of a piece of furniture, pottery or painting is not so diferent from associating a favor with a region. Like food, architecture and music, the material culture (all the “stuff ” people use in their daily lives) is often
Left - An inlaid cherry Kentucky sugar chest, circa 1820 with star and string decoration. Tis example sold at Garth’s for $7,520. Center - Tis horn cup was presented to Kentucky militia General Green Clay after he successfully defended Fort Meigs (Ohio) during a critical battle of the War of 1812. Tis signifcant piece of Ohio Valley history came to Garth’s from a collection in St. Louis, where it had traveled from the Clay Plantation in Kentucky. It sold for $38,775. Right - An eponymous example of regional signifcance on material culture, the furniture from Soap Hollow, Pennsylvania is distinctively decorated and wildly collectible. With three top drawers, bold decoration and a strong signature, this “Cadillac” example brought $132,250 at Garth’s, setting a record price for the category.
infuenced by the geographic character of the area, ethnic and religious makeup of the population, indigenous materials and accessibility of major centers of commerce. Regional design was heavily infuenced by style makers in major cities, with craftsmen in smaller towns developing their own version. Some elements were lost, some gained - with the loose interpretation known as a “vernacular” or “colloquial” style. When a style can be readily identifed by comparing an unknown example to documented pieces, we can begin to understand the material culture of an area. Attribution does not have to be so technical, however. Tiger maple chest? Most certainly made in New England, Pennsylvania or Ohio - why? That’s where the wood was found. Kasten (or, schrank, depending upon your preference):
nine times out of 10 it was made in Pennsylvania, New York or New Jersey as both words translate from Dutch (and German) to “cupboard,” and those areas had large numbers of immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries. If you are looking for a way to refine your collecting taste, consider a regional focus. Serving your favorite bread pudding from a new (old) southern sideboard will add an element of sophisticated authenticity that will serve up a healthy helping of nostalgia for any guest. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
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Bibliotaph Armchair travelers can experience all facets of Peru, from the ruins at Machu Picchu and dense subequatorial rain forests to the snowy peaks of the Andes Mountains. Mario Polia - Peru: An Ancient Andean Civilization - hardcover, 128 pages, White Star Publishers (sterlingpublishing.com) This book describes the grandeur and richness of the Inca civilization as well as their predecessors: the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sicán-Lambayeque, Moche-Sipán, and Chimú cultures. Two hundred stunning objects—pottery, textiles, and jewelry— illustrate the varied artistic achievements of each ancient culture. Petrick Lemasson, Luis Guillermo Lumbreras, Fernando de Szyslo, Alvaro Roca-Rey - Peru: Art from the Chavin to the Incas - hardcover, 224 pages, Skira (rizzoliusa.com).
Main chapters of this book are dedicated to the geography, people and culture, history, government and economy, and nature of Peru. Full-page maps highlight physical features, vegetation and ecosystems, history, population, and political organization. Anita Croy - National Geographic Countries of the World: Peru - paperback, 64 pages, National Geographic Children's Books (ngchildrensbooks.org).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books This beautifully illustrated book provides the first in-depth review by international textile arts experts of featherworking in ancient Peru, a highly sophisticated textile tradition spanning several thousand years. Heidi King - Peruvian Featherworks: Art of the Precolumbian Era - hardcover, 232 pages, Metropolitan Museum of Art (store.metmuseum.org)
Written by food bloggers Morena Cuadra and Morena Escardo, this book provides recipes for everything from delicious dips to exotic entrees and desserts. Morena Cuadra and Morena Escardo - Te Everything Peruvian Cookbook - paperback, 304 pages, F+W Media (fwmedia.com).
First published in 2000, this book contains 100+ recipes from more than 20 notable Peruvian chefs. Tony Custer - Te Art of Peruvian Cuisine - hardcover, 272 pages, FundaciĂłn Custer (fundacioncuster.org).
Escape Hotel Stories takes readers on a journey to some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most stunning hotels, often located in UNESCO World Heritage Sites (such as the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge), while advocating the importance of preserving the environment. Francisca Matteoli - Escape Hotel Stories: Retreat and Refuge in Nature - hardcover, 160 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
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More than Machu Picchu
Written by Bridget Williams
View of Cusco from the Sacsayhuaman archaeological site. Photo by Eric Williams
Peru’s diverse cultural treasures and ancient wonders form a fascinating network equally intriguing as its most famous site Te ability to tick one of the boxes on my bucket list by visiting Machu Picchu was the impetus for my visit to Peru, but what I didn’t expect was the City in the Clouds would be just one, among many highlights, throughout the duration of our wanderings in the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca regions. We discovered so much, in fact, we had to make the experience a two-part story. Like many people these days, I began planning for my trip by conducting online research, during which, it became quickly evident the services of a tour company would be advisable to make the most of what I hoped would be an epic adventure. After reading the good, the bad, and the ugly of reviews for countless tour operators and after initial online inquiries, I settled on Kensington Tours for their ability to custom-tailor an itinerary that most suitably met my varied criteria: soft adventure opportunities and an even softer pillow on which to rest my head each night!
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After a few back-and-forth interactions via email and phone with Kensington’s South American destination expert, Noraly Barillas, I received a link to a proposed itinerary that promised a comprehensive tour of Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, all with a private guide and vehicle. Each day’s schedule was outlined frst in bulleted summary form and later in expanded detail on subsequent pages, which allowed me to research each tour stop and proposed accommodation. With the itinerary settled, we booked about three months in advance of our mid-October travel date, at the tail end of peak season and just prior to the rainy season, November-April. Considering that the only way to reach Machu Picchu is via a four-day hike or a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (the closest town to the ruins) and the area’s elevation ranges from 8,500 – 11,000 feet, it’s advisable and enjoyable to spend a day or two in Cusco for an altitude adjustment.
A grassy terrace provided an ideal view of the nearly empty site just before sunset. Photo by Eric Williams
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Palacio Nazarenas
Tourism is a well-oiled machine in Peru – demonstrated by the massive assemblage of taxi drivers and sign toting tour operators just outside the terminal in Lima. Tis is the moment that always makes me hold my breath in anticipation and just a bit of worry. In this instance it was just a split second as I easily spied a smiling man holding a large printed sign with my name on it in a sea of handwritten ones. After exchanging pleasantries, Christian Chang whisked us across the street from the terminal to the Hotel Costa Del Sol Ramada. We convened briefy in the lobby to go over our welcome packet with all of the tickets we’d need over the course of the next eight days before turning in for a very brief rest. Like many airport hotels, this one was spare but clean and comfortable. I wouldn’t want to spend a week here, but it was easy for our early morning fight to Cusco the next day. Even though he’d left us at 2am the night before, Christian was back at the hotel by 6am with our boarding passes in hand to walk us back across the street to the terminal. Prior to takeof, we took his advice and had a cup of mate de coca tea; an
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herbal tea made using leaves of the coca plant and purported to help ward of altitude sickness. Te historic capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the southeastern Peruvian city of Cusco receives nearly 2 million visitors each year. We were met outside the tiny airport by Meliton, our contact in Cusco who related points of interest and places we’d be wise to avoid, en route to our hotel, Palacio Nazarenas, the newest member of the Orient Express hotel portfolio in the Peru. Located in a quiet, cobblestone plaza behind Cuzco’s central square, the Plaza de Armas, and next to another Orient Express property, the opulent and lauded Hotel Monasterio, the architecture of Palacio Nazarenas, a former convent and palace, is simple, austere, and elegant. Notifed in advance of our impending arrival, we were greeted at the door by our personal butler who presented me with a bouquet of local flowers and ushered us to our room to complete the check-in process. A foating wall with a fat-panel television mounted on either side separated the living room and bedroom in our Grande Suite.
Indulgent bathrooms at Palacio Nazarenas boast a soaking tub and separate shower with rain shower head and body sprays, under-foor heating and Peruvian travertine marble décor.
A bedroom in the Grande Suite at Palacio Nazarenas.
Te interior design was serene and appropriate to the magnifcently restored building’s humble roots. Hand painted details adorned the vaulted ceiling and plaster walls, while wall niches served as a receptacle for objects that gave a nod to Catholicism. Richly colored textiles comprised the upholstery and accent pillows. Passing through the bedroom furnished with an iron, four-poster bed, there was a large walk-in closet with both silk and terrycloth robes, an even bigger bathroom with fluffy, monogrammed towels, an oversized soaking tub, and separate shower with rain shower head and body sprays, under-foor heating and Peruvian travertine marble décor. Two sets of six-pane windows fanked by blue painted shutters overlooked a central courtyard landscaped with indigenous fowers and kitchen herbs. Te tranquil sound of fowing water emanated from a multitude of fountains as well as a steady stream of water that is pumped through water channels designed to mimic irrigation channels found throughout the Sacred Valley and at Machu Picchu. Though tempted by the complimentary cocktail bar stocked with rum, Peruvian pisco, simple syrup, lemon juice,
egg whites, and recipe cards to whip up signature cocktails, I opted for even more coca tea to accompany a welcome plate of gourmet chocolates in the hope that it would counter an altitudeinduced headache. Enjoying our modifed high tea, we explored destination information pre-loaded on an in-room iPad. Palacio Nazarenas has the unique distinction of laying claim to Cusco’s first outdoor heated swimming pool. Located within the largest of seven cloistered terraces, the pool area, which also includes the Senzo Bar and Restaurant, serves as the social hub of the hotel. While it was a treat sitting poolside at lunch savoring a fresh, colorful salad and surveying the surrounding rooftops and hillsides, our fivecourse dinner later that evening inside the candlelit restaurant was the culinary high water mark of the entire trip. Every detail – from the chilled hollowed-out stone that held butter striped with cocoa and salt to accompany the warm bread service, to each of the colorful, inventive and artfully plated courses so lovely that it (almost) seemed a shame to disturb their composition – was absolute perfection!
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A religious festival outside the Church of la Compañía de Jesus in Cusco.
Street scene in Aguas Calientes.
Bright and early the next morning (I’d told Noraly at Kensington I’d rather spend my time exploring than sleeping), we were collected at the hotel by Rossio Echarri, our most knowledgeable guide for the day who escorted us on a private, full day tour of Cusco’s cultural, historic, and archaeological points of interest, including the impressive walled complex of Sacsayhuaman, built by the indigenous people of the Killke culture around 1100 AD. It’s hard not to stand in wonderment at the precise ftting of the massive stones (the largest of any building in prehispanic America) comprising the terrace walls. Positioned on a steep hill, the expansive site boasts panoramic views of the city. Strolling the Plaza de Armas, we happened on a religious festival outside the Church of la Compañía de Jesus, during which hundreds of festively costumed dancers swayed in unison to the rhythmic drumbeats. A persistently patient street peddler (there are many), who couldn’t have been more than nine-yearsold, fnally convinced us to buy his wares after he rattled of the names of US presidents (in order) all the way back to Richard Nixon! I came to realize quite quickly one major beneft of a private guide was the ability to stray from the itinerary if an alternate activity piqued our interest, like our impromptu stops to visit several artisans.
On day three we were picked up at 6:30am for the 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo where we boarded the royal blue Hiram Bingham Orient Express for the scenic ride to Aguas Calientes. Te highly polished interior of the train car and the crisp white linen tablecloths certainly seemed at odds with my dressed down hiking attire. There was a convivial atmosphere among the passengers throughout the duration of the journey, and by the time we arrived at the station, everyone had become fast friends. The train station presented a scene reminiscent of the airport in Lima, with people from all walks of life (and levels of personal hygiene) coming and going. Once again, a Kensington Tours sign with my name on it stood out among the chaos. After a short walk through the craft and bric-a-brac vendors encircling the station and picking up some bug spray, at our guide’s request (one of the best pieces of advice we received judging from bug-bitten extremities of many we passed), we joined the queue of those waiting for a bus to Machu Picchu. The 30-min ride gains 2,000 feet of elevation via harrowing switchbacks; when a bus passed in the opposite direction you’d be hard pressed to ft a sheet of paper between them! You can also reach the entrance by foot, taking a strenuous trail that dissects the switchbacks and loosely follows the 1911 route of Hiram Bingham.
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Hotel Sumaq is the only fve-star hotel in Aguas Calientes, the town closest to Machu Picchu.
Passing through the entry and into the complex was an amazing moment, only slightly marred by the feeling I was at Disneyworld because of the huge crowds and the multitude of languages being spoken. Sensing my slight disappointment, our guide told me, after our tour, he’d show us the perfect vantage point and if I’d wait until just before closing, I’d get to experience the view as it’s portrayed in countless books and magazines. One thing to keep in mind is there are no explanatory signs, which reduces visual clutter, but those without a guide are left looking at a lot of expertly engineered rock structures with no idea of their function or significance (I noted more than one group who expressed frustration at this trip planning misstep). For a primer, visit the small Museo de Sitio Manuel Chávez Ballón, located at the end of a long dirt road near ruins detailing the history, culture, and rediscovery of the site. We peppered our guide with questions during our twohour tour, after which we adjourned for a late lunch at the Tinkuy Buffet Restaurant in Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located just outside the ticket booth. The only other choice for those who don’t opt for the bufet is an expectedly overpriced concession stand, as outside food and drinks aren’t permitted (though we had no problem bringing in bottled water). Following lunch we took the trail-less-traveled to
the Inca Bridge – a relatively easy hike that culminates at an impressive piece of architecture – a stone path cut into a clif face that is partially built up by a tower of stones. Te 20-foot gap in the path – with a nearly 2,000-foot drop in-between – was designed to be bridged by tree trunks that could easily be removed to stop intruders. After exploring every nook and cranny to our satisfaction, we sought out the spot recommended by our guide: a grassy terrace above the ruins and patiently waited, watching the interplay of light and shadow on the ancient stone structures. Just before sunset, the crowds dissipated and there it was – the magical moment I’d traveled so far to experience. Enveloped by towering, verdant mountains whose jagged peaks snag cotton-candy clouds, the town of Aguas Calientes caters to the throngs of visitors with a host of lodging and dining options at all levels of quality and service. Hotel Sumaq, positioned near the boulder-strewn banks of the Vilcanota River, has the distinction of being the only fve-star hotel in the small town. Committed to sustainable tourism, the property immerses guests in the local culture through its architecture and interior design, cuisine, and authentic custom-designed experiences. A coca sour in the Suquy Café Bar proved to be a good tonic for our aching muscles, as was the hearty Peruvian-
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Each of the 21 suites and two villas spread over 2.5 lushly landscaped acres at Hotel Rio Sagrado by Orient Express are oriented to overlook the Urubamba River.
style dinner with heavy American influence orchestrated by chef Rafael Piqueras. The sound of the river rushing over the boulders just outside our window provided a wonderful soundtrack for a peaceful night’s sleep. We’d turned in our bus tickets to Machu Picchu the night before and two staf members from Hotel Sumaq waited in line for us at the bus stop at 5:30am so we wouldn’t have to. An hour later, the bus stopped in front of the hotel, the staf members hopped of, and we took their seats. Among the frst to arrive, we headed to the trailhead for Wayna Picchu – the prominent peak seen behind the ruins in most photographs. Planning ahead for this experience is essential as only 400 people are given tickets to attempt the ascent each day. Dually strenuous and exhilarating, hiking shoes and stamina are a must, but the bird’s eye view of the ruins and the chance to stand at the edge of a several thousand foot drop, are well worth it. After summiting and catching your breath, I’d advise taking the much less traveled trail to the Temple of the Moon, located a few thousand feet below the peak, where a ceremonial shrine with niches, purportedly used to hold mummies, has been built into a large cavern. Following the return train to Ollantaytambo, we bedded down at Hotel Rio Sagrado by Orient Express. Ideally located
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between Cusco and Machu Picchu, each of the 21 suites and two villas, spread over 2.5 lushly landscaped acres, have riverfront views of the mighty Urubamba. The property’s riverfront orientation makes it appear rather non-descript from the street side, especially for those arriving after dark, as we did. Rooms are best described as rustic contemporary, pared down to white walls with vaulted lashed-beam ceilings. An orange velvet upholstered headboard and local textile bedspread enlivened the décor. Doors led to a private terrace. Te chic bath included a two-person rain shower with a rear glass wall to savor the river and mountain views. Recycling bins and toiletries, in large bottles, help reduce and reuse waste. We rewarded ourselves for another day of hiking by seizing on a last minute cancellation and indulging in a couples massage at Mayu Wilka, the onsite spa. Relaxed and hungry we took a short walk along a Jasmine-scented walkway to El Huerto, the hotel restaurant. Tis area of the country is known for a wide variety of high-altitude potatoes of all shapes and sizes as well as 40 diferent kinds of corn, and a variety of indigenous ingredients, including four local trout options, played heavily into the menu. Since we’d arrived at night, the next morning we were awed by the sunrise view of the river and mountains, whose scrubby brown/green vegetation were in stark contrast to the
Te Maras salt mines.
A Paso horse show accompanied lunch at Wayra Ranch.
lush tropical environs in which we’d found ourselves just a day earlier. After breakfast we were reunited with Rossio, our guide in Cusco, for a full day of exploring the Sacred Valley. Our frst stop was Inca Pisac, an impressive and expansive set of hillside ruins that encompass military, religious, and agricultural structures. Clear societal and functional delineations, evidenced in the layout and styles of architecture, provide a comprehensive overview of daily Inca life. Pisac is considered the regional center of artisan silver jewelry production, and in the colorful, bustling market, Rossio steered us to the most reputable artisans (should you be so inclined a two-hour hike leads from the aforementioned ruins to the market). An abundant al fresco lunch of grilled meats, empanadas, and the like served family style at Wayra Ranch was accompanied by the thundering hooves of Paso horses who “danced” to the rhythm of ‘la merinera’, the national dance of Peru, in unison under the direction of their Peruvian caballeros. Te exhibition culminated in a beautiful duet between one of the riders and a lovely senorita. A long trip down a dusty dirt road led to the Maras salt ponds, operated communally by local villagers since pre-Inca times. Te intricate mosaic of several hundred collecting pools, terrace down
the hillside along with a carefully controlled fow of water from a nearby natural salty spring. As water evaporates from, the salt crystals form on the inner surfaces of the pond’s wall and foor. When water fow is shut of, the pond goes dry, the salt is harvested, and the process repeats itself. The most amazing spectacle is observing men of small stature hauling bags of salt weighing in excess of 100 pounds up the hillside, balancing on pond sidewalls so narrow I had trouble staying upright unencumbered! As we headed to the day’s fnal destination, the Moray Incan Ruins – a series of enormous concentric terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is 98 ft deep, creating a temperature diference of as much as 27 degrees from top to bottom – our driver took a number of “shortcuts” on dirt paths through miniscule towns way off the tourist grid. Children in school uniforms herding sheep, sleeping babies wrapped in slings while their mother’s tended to the felds, and a man with a time worn face taking an afternoon siesta in the doorway of his adobe home – these moments of exploration provided a memorable glimpse of a robust culture whose daily lives are so diferent from my own. sl Sources Kensington Tours, kensingtontours.com, 888.903.2001; Palacio Nazarenas, palacionazarenas. com; Hiram Bingham Train, perurail.com; Hotel Sumaq, machupicchuhotels-sumaq.com; Hotel Rio Sagrado, riosagrado.com; Wayra Ranch, wayrasacredvalley.com
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Rugged and Refined Te All-New Range Rover Written by Bridget Williams
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Pomp and pageantry heralded in the worldwide debut of the AllNew Range Rover during a star-studded launch party held at Te Royal Ballet School in London this past September, followed by a world tour of special events including reveals in Paris and Los Angeles and a unique partnership with the American icon, Airstream. Lean and green(er), the fourth generation of the iconic Range Rover is the world’s first SUV with a lightweight, all-aluminium body produced in a new, state-of-the-art, lowenergy manufacturing facility at Solihull, UK. With over £370 million invested by Land Rover, they have created the world’s largest aluminum body shop.
“Launching the All-New Range Rover represents a major milestone for Land Rover, being the first exciting output from an unprecedented investment in premium vehicle technologies,” said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director. “The new Range Rover preserves the essential, unique character of the vehicle – that special blend of luxury, performance and unmatched, all-terrain capability. However, its clean sheet design and revolutionar y, lightweight construction have enabled us to transform the experience for luxury vehicle customers with a step change in comfort, refinement, and handling.”
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Still instantly identifiable as a Range Rover, the newest incarnation boasts a smoother and more streamlined profle. Te 15-foot long car has nearly fve additional inches of legroom than the outgoing model. “When we were developing the new Range Rover, we had a duty to protect that DNA while at the same we needed to be bold in moving it forward for a new generation.” said Land Rover Design Director & Chief Creative Officer, Gerry McGovern. Among the industry-leading innovations is the nextgeneration version of Land Rover’s Terrain Response System, which analyses the current driving conditions and automatically selects the most suitable vehicle settings. An all-new, state-ofthe-art, lightweight suspension architecture delivers class-leading wheel travel while providing exceptional wheel articulation and composure to deal with the toughest conditions. Traction and dynamic stability is provided by the proven Range Rover full-time, intelligent 4WD system, with a two-speed transfer box working in parallel with the sophisticated, electronic traction control systems. Other performance enhancing technologies that add to the driving experience while improving safety include: electric 50 slmag.net
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Te new Range Rover’s unmatched breadth of capability is also refected in its tremendously strong structure with enhanced body geometry for: all-terrain conditions, wading depth (which has improved by 200mm to 900mm), and its position as the best towing vehicle in its class with a 3,500kg trailer capability. To ensure exceptional durability and reliability, the new Range Rover was subjected to Land Rover’s punishing on-and off-road test and development regime, with a fleet of development vehicles covering countless thousands of miles over 18 months of arduous tests in over 20 countries with extremes of climate and road surfaces. Land Rover teamed up with Airstream to take part in the ultimate road-trip to one of the highest points in Africa. With an Airstream 684 Series 2 aluminum travel trailer hitched to its electrically-deployable tow bar, a Range Rover Autobiography with a 339PS SDV8 engine drove from Airstream’s European home in the English Lake District, to the top of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco - and back. Often on the move for more than 12 hours a day on every type of road and driving
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condition imaginable, the Rover rose to the challenge of towing the two and a half ton Airstream 3,676 miles in just 11 days. “Half way through Spain, we encountered horrendous side winds, the type that sees articulated trucks tipped onto their side, but the Range Rover’s Trailer Stability Assist meant any sway in the trailer was dealt with before it ever started”, said Ben Samuelson, whose frm Samuelson Wylie Associates planned and executed the trip. Te luxurious interior has a modern and pure character, incorporating distinctive Range Rover design cues, but with a fresh and very contemporary treatment. Te cabin's strong, architectural forms are emphasized by extremely clean and elegant surfaces executed using the fnest leathers and veneers. Te interior is packed with a full suite of premium features to provide both front and rear seat passengers with the same peerless luxury experience. Notable amenities include power upper and lower tailgates, cooler compartments, an exclusive Meridian surround sound music system, a full digital instrument cluster, a central eight-inch touch-screen with
Dual-View functionality, seamless connectivity package for mobile devices, upgraded seating with multi-mode massage, the exclusive new Executive Class rear seating package, and the latest LED illumination for subtle and sophisticated ambient lighting, including the ability to change the color scheme to suit the driver’s mood. Those who order an All-New Range Rover have the option of purchasing an exclusive multimedia handover experience that takes place at Land Rover’s Solihull factory in a dedicated building that evokes the look and feel of a highquality boutique hotel. Mark Cameron, Jaguar Land Rover Global Brand Experience Director - Land Rover, explained: “This facility has been designed to provide customers with the opportunity to come into direct contact with our brand. It offers an intimate setting while delivering bespoke and premium experiences using the latest technologies to ofer the very highest levels of customer service.” After being greeted by a personal concierge, guests will be ushered through a series of experiences culminating
by stepping into a dedicated room where their new Range Rover will be spectacularly unveiled using cutting-edge 3D projection technology that silhouettes the build of the car over the customer’s vehicle. Dramatic lighting and Meridian audio sound is added to the mix to create a full sensory experience. Following the reveal, customers will have the option of a factory tour and be able to drive at the Land Rover Experience of-road driving center. John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director said: “This is a vehicle that will take us to the next level of success. Range Rover is our flagship and a true British success story; designed, engineered, and built in Britain. Its distinctive design, breadth of capability, and class-leading refnement and comfort has always made it unique. When we asked our customers what they wanted us to change, they told us ‘don’t change it, just make it better’. We set out to create not just the world’s fnest luxury SUV, but the world’s fnest luxury vehicle.” The 2013 All-New Range Rover is priced from $83,545 (landrover.com/us/en). sl
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Places in Paint
Written by Bridget Williams
A new book ofers a retrospective of Peter Williams’ 50-year career
The Bluegrass of Kentucky is a long way from artist Peter Williams’ Kiwi roots. Throughout the journey from New Zealand to his adopted hometown of more than 20 years, the plein air painter has captured polo, fox hunting, steeplechasing, thoroughbred, and even camel racing in various locales around the globe. He is a versatile artist who paints flower gardens, vintage automobiles, nudes, cityscapes, rodeos, and nautical scenes with equal enthusiasm. Always oil painting from life makes Williams unique in his ability. He believes spontaneity and freshness bring poetry to art, a quality lost when painting from photographs. He paints quickly with a sure hand and deft brush strokes – all the while
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conversing with the ever-present gaggle of bystanders looking over his shoulder, who soon learn his wit is as expeditious as his hand. Te passion he maintains for his craft is infectious, even inspiring his own children to attend art school and later paint scenes from life alongside their father. A chance meeting with New York gallery owner Richard Stone Reeves, who specialized in equine art, led to Williams being commissioned to paint racing scenes; a successful collaboration that lasted fve years. At the outset of this enterprise, Williams expected he would cross paths with many artists who, like him, painted only from life. However, over the past 50 years he can recall meeting only two. His trackside ubiety and outgoing
personality has led him to become known as the unofcial artistin-residence for both Keeneland and Churchill Downs. In Peter Williams Retrospective: Paintings and People Dear to Me, edited by Fran Taylor and designed by Suzanne Dornman, snapshots of dignitaries and friends (most with paintbrush in hand “enhancing” the artwork-in-progress) share the spotlight with the rich variety of paintings. From presidents to queens, jockeys to movie stars, dear friends and family – all get a quip or quote from Mr. Williams. Make no mistake, however, it is an art book and the paintings, over 160 of them, ofer a true artist’s view of the world. If you are lucky enough to catch him at a signing, he may draw a little sketch as he personalizes your book. He will be in
the Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky areas through the spring racing season – with Keeneland and Churchill Downs already lining up signings for the big race days during their meets. He will also be arranging a U.S. exhibit for later in 2013 to ofer a group of his personal collection of paintings for public sale. “After a while, you realize that you can’t take them with you and you bloody well aren’t going to live forever!” he says with a twinkle in his eye. Don’t bet on this Kiwi to be cashing in his chips any time soon -- he’s having too much fun! Published by West High LLC, Peter Williams Retrospective: Paintings and People Dear to Me is available for purchase at peterwilliamsart.net. sl
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New appliances were seamlessly worked into the kitchen foor plan. Drop-down lights were added to illuminate the new stone top of the island. Quartz countertops wrap the perimeter countertops and the pass-thru counter that opens up to the family room, providing durable and elegant work surfaces for the talented cooks in the home.
As one who writes primarily about food and restaurants, but who occasionally moonlights with an article about some of our city’s grander houses, I often encounter kitchens which, without being impolite, probably don’t get a great deal of use, designed perhaps more with wow factor in mind than actual functionality. So it’s a real pleasure to meet owners who clearly not only revel in giving their top-of-the-line culinary equipment the workout it deserves, but also enjoy the fruits of their labor. Te oldest of nine children of Italian extraction, this month’s lady of the house grew up in a bustling household, where food and kitchen took center stage. As we sit in the comfortable breakfast area just of the stylishly appointed kitchen, nibbling on a few casually thrown together hors d’oeuvres, the wife explains the importance of the Italian heritage when it comes to their appreciation of life. “Everything is centered round food,” she says. “If you want to make someone welcome and loved, you feed them. Food is a great vehicle, and I love the idea of making people feel comfortable.”
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Sharing his wife’s passion, the man of the house takes things just a step further. Also fascinated by all things Italian, and with a strong scientific background, he has installed a pizza oven at the back of the house, and visits to the elegant lakeside residence are frequently enlivened by a piping slice of pie straight from the nine hundred degree hearth. It takes quite a bit of skill to use this equipment, he explains, and guests who ofer to lend a hand frequently fnd said hand hairless after a brief exposure to the oven’s searing heat. Formerly the proud owner of a professional smoker, the husband also displays a passion for authentic barbecue. Te holder of a commercial pilot’s license, he once took his family on a whirlwind, three day fact fnding tour of some of America’s hottest barbecue joints, making stops in Alabama, Memphis and New Orleans. “The family remembers this kind of thing forever,” he explains, noting that their favorite establishment hands down was Big Bob Gibson’s in Decatur, Alabama.
Opposite page, top; A slate tile foor was added with heating elements beneath the foor to provide a welcoming all-season room with beautiful lakeside views. Appointed with a casual dining area, West Indies inspired fans and upholstery, this room provides year round comfort while maintaining its more outdoor inspired aesthetic. Te drapes are in a linen woven fabric that further captures mood. Bottom; Te large scale damask sofas provide ample seating space as well as elegant backside silhouettes. Te drapes draw closed on the two-story windows at the fick of a switch. Black emprador marble was placed in the freplace surround to provide a striking contrast with the white woodwork.
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Tis cozy space is a favorite for reading and conversation, and the upholstery was selected specifcally for its comfort and soft textures. Paintings by C.W. Mundy appoint the paneled walls as well as throughout the home.
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To cool of the warm tones of the distressed wainscoating and earthy wall, the ceiling was painted a tranquil blue. Te space serves as a perfect gathering spot for a game of pool and enjoying hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres.
An elegant mahogany bed anchors this retreat and sits opposite the freplace. Warm cream and yellow tones work nicely with the sun-drenched space that also has a beautiful view of the lake.
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Sharing the couple’s love for the better things in life, and enjoying their enduring support, interior designer Rebecca Stratton has been involved in several projects with the family, including a condominium on Chicago’s west side. The Chicago kitchen remains her favorite space to date, but opportunities to outshine herself continue to arise. Inspired by the soft earth tones of Tuscany, Stratton redecorated much of the main foor to emphasize the warmth of the existing rugs, furnishings and refnished hardwood foors. Impressionistic artwork by C.W. Mundy and E.J. Paprocki further enhances the home’s pastoral ambience. Although much of the house, which dates to the eighties, was simply redecorated to refect the current owners’ tastes, several spaces required considerable reworking. Te sun room, with its lake view and pass-through window to the kitchen (especially handy for entertaining), was adapted to seat a larger number of guests than previously. Te newly installed heated slate foor and cool pastel palate lend an airy, breezy British West Indies feel to the room. Te furnishings are appropriately light and informal. On a sunny day, one could almost imagine oneself in the Caribbean, dark and stormy in hand. While earth is a defning theme in the dining room, and water sets the tone for the sunroom, it’s the air which dominates the husband’s remote lair in a formerly vacant attic space up a discreet fight of stairs. Here, mahogany wall panels strike a warm but no-nonsense masculine tone, while built-in shelves house an extensive library, and aeronautical memorabilia abounds. Designer Rebecca recalls that the angles for the closets and panels were calculated in “an organic way… sketches on napkins and drawings on the walls.” Impressive as these two rooms might be, nothing prepares you for the vista ofered by the living room viewed from above from the main foor. With its twenty-seven foot ceiling and appropriately vast picture windows, this room ofers a spectacular panoramic view of the lake outside. On a summer’s day, the refection of the water can be dazzling, in spite of the tinted glass. When the light becomes too intense, custom draperies from Timeless Design automatically close. Here is the wow factor which the modest exterior of the house conceals most admirably, a house which, in Stratton’s words, could be neatly summed up as “elegant without being pretentious or overwhelming.” An ideal home, in fact, for family, friends and, let’s not forget, pizza. sl
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Named for a 1987 novel by Indianapolis native Kurt Vonnegut and not, as one might perhaps imagine, for the mythical French wife-murderer, after less than a year in business, Bluebeard has already become an indispensable destination for Indyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing coterie of food lovers, as well as a crucial player in the continuing revitalization of Virginia Avenue and Fountain Square. Te brainchild of tireless urban pioneers Tom and Sherry Battista, Bluebeard presents an eclectic, modern take on classical Italian cooking in a uniquely repurposed setting. No strangers to the restaurant business (having facilitated Black Market and R Bistro, as well as rehabbing most of the north end of Massachusetts Avenue), the Battistas and son Ed had originally intended to open a bakery in the former home of Te Richardson Paper Company on Virginia Avenue. As plans progressed, a reasonably priced liquor license became available, and so was born the idea frst for a bar, then for a fully-fedged restaurant. True to the original plan, but operating as a separate business under the same roof, Ameliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bakery produces traditional hearth baked breads for local restaurants and retailers including Goose the Market and Pogueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run Grocer.
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While Ed takes care of operations and management duties, the kitchen is the domain of husband and wife chefs John and Abbi Adams. Alumni of Greg Hardesty’s restaurants, amongst others, John and Abbi were lured away from H2O Sushi and Recess by the opportunity to run their own show. Although the concept was originally for an upscale Italian menu, it was never by any means traditional, and soon evolved into what Abbi describes as “farm-to-table contemporary American with an Italian accent.” Consistent with many of the city’s fnest restaurants, Bluebeard sources as much of its meat and produce locally, with a strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients from by now well-known and respected local farmsteads, including Fischer, Gunthorp and Big City Farms. Other suppliers include Indy stalwarts Nicole-Taylor’s pastas, Trader’s Point Creamery and the Smoking Goose. Favorites on the Adams’ constantly changing menu might include a delightful trio of spreads: whipped lardo, anchovy butter and roasted garlic oil, served with Amelia’s bread, or perhaps some grilled baby octopus with seasonal garnish, or a slow-cooked ragout served with tender pappardelle. Eschewing the usual antipasti, primi, pasta, secondi format traditionally ofered in Italian restaurants, Bluebeard’s menu ofers a variety of dishes, from small individual appetizer portions to large shareable plates. Sharing is expected here, so don’t feel abashed about reaching over the table to grab a forkful of crunchy crosnes or a chunk of pig and fg paté.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE KITCHEN
Every December, The Hyatt Regency opens its kitchen to guests, and hosts its “Christmas in the Kitchen” event benefiting The Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. Beautiful decor and a large array of gourmet fare make this evening memorable. Proceeds are used to grant children’s wishes.
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Te Orchard School hosted Heartland Roadshow Movie Screening’s inspirational flm, Who Care’s, directed by Mara Mourão, a Brazilian flmmaker. Community flmgoers were treated to a welcome reception prior to the screening of a flm about the power of individuals around the world transforming lives through social entrepreneurship. Proceeds from the event supported the My Sandy Hook Family Fund.
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Te 6th Annual Saving Te Big Cats Charity Auction was held January 19th. Te auction raised more than $64,000 for the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point and the lions, tigers, cougars, leopards and other felines who call it home.
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6X13: NEW YEARS AT THE IMA
At the sold-out inaugural 6 X 13: New Years at the IMA, more than 650 supporters rang in 2013 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The event helped the museum acquire six new works of art for its permanent collection. With entertainment by Te Vallures and Te Cultural Cannibals, food stations by Nourish Events, open bars including wines by National Wine Spirits and beers by Upland Brewing Company, the evening was the city’s most talked about New Year’s Eve Celebration.
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BUCKET LIST BASH
Te Bucket List Bash sponsored by Te Orchard School and Te National Bank of Indianapolis featured auction items ranging from student class projects to freman for a day, a Huey helicopter ride and a personalized trip to Scotland with golf at Gleneagles. Auction proceeds will provide fnancial assistance for students at the school, and help underwrite educational programs at Holliday Park.
Susan Carlock and Brooke Spidel
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Maryjane and Michael Behforouz and Donna Romack
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More than 200 of Indianapolis’ most active and engaging emerging leaders descended upon the Indianapolis Zoo for a night of music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails music and dancing during the inaugural Zoolala presented by Lockhart Cadillac on February 2nd. The proceeds from Zoolala support the Zoo and its mission of advancing animal conservation.
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Reis-Nichols Jewelers celebrated all things Indiana at their annual holiday party on November 30th. National recording artist and Indiana native Jon McLaughlin performed a special concert while guests enjoyed food and beverages from local artisans.
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Te Second Annual ‘HILL’acious Holiday bash hosted by Indiana Pacer George Hill and WISH for OUR HEROES, honored local Hoosier military families. The event included a VIP reception at Te Indiana War Memorial featuring music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres followed by a holiday party to celebrate and raise funds to assist Hoosier military families during the holiday season.
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