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A little over a year ago, if someone asked me if I knew what cyclocross was, I would have likely answered “I have no idea.” Fast forward to 2014 and I’m not only an ardent fan, but also part of a team that is a proud sponsor of a National Champion! This was our first foray into the highly complicated world of athlete sponsorship, and to say were a little green is a vast understatement, even for a sport, though widely popular in Europe, only enjoys small pockets of popularity in the United States. One beneft of the sport’s relative obscurity, as we soon found out, is that high-maintenance types are few and far between; the vast majority of competitors are over the moon that someone is willing to step up and help them pursue their passion. Te rundown of team accomplishments for the season is impressive: a National Championship title for Spencer Petrov in the 15-16 men’s division; a 6th place fnish at Nationals in the U23 men’s division for Drew Dillman; a 4th place fnish in the U23 women’s division for Allison Arensmen; an 11th place finish at Nationals in the 17-18 men’s division and an overall Ohio Valley Cyclocross (OVCX) Elite Men’s division title for Ian McShane; an overall win in the OVCX 45+ men’s division for Mike McShane; four Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) podiums, over 100 UCI points; two EuroCrossCamp selections; appearances at World Cups in Namur and Zolder; and participation by three team members in the first ever UCI cyclocross event in China, in Yanqing, Beijing. Te team wouldn’t have been able to be as successful as they were without the support from our co-sponsors for the 2013/2014 season: Bob’s Red Mill, FOCUS Bikes, the Yum! Foundation, Merrill Lynch, Parkside Bikes, Challenge Tires, Mt. Borah, Sram and Zipp. Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati are fortunate to have active cyclocross communities. Races are action-packed and spectator friendly, and I encourage you to check one out when the season resumes in the fall. A good place to start is the OVCX website: ovcx.com.

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Transitional Tudor Interior designer Amy Schuermann adds a contemporary touch to her historic Hyde Park home Written by Bridget Williams A conundrum faced by fans of historic homes in established neighborhoods is how to marry their ample charm, character, and unique quirks with family life in the 21st century. Interior designer Amy Schuermann, a nearly 20-year veteran in the industry, encountered a similar situation with her own 1920sera home in Hyde Park. “I love contemporary, but I had to work within the boundaries set by the Tudor architecture,” she explained. As head of a frm that has experienced a 500% growth rate a little more than a year after she struck out on her own, a great many of her new clients come to her seeking guidance in making the transition from traditional to soft contemporary. “Tey are looking for simplicity – no fussy window treatments and fringe details,” said Schuermann.

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Hanging above the table in the dining room is an oversized drum pendant adorned with circular crystals within a gilt framework.

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Te textured plaster walls and ceiling in the living room are original attributes of the 1920s-era home. Schuermann says this is her favorite room because it represents the harmonious blending of traditional and contemporary that she is known for.

Serving as a showplace for her signature style, each room in Schuermann’s home presents a unique mix of styles from distinct periods and perspectives. In the family room for instance, an Asian Elm wood spoon chair with an S-curved back splat is positioned near the freplace while a mid-century Bertoia chair sits adjacent to a contemporary sectional. “It’s fun, for instance, to mix an ornate mirror with a contemporary console, but it not always easy to do well if you don’t have the right eye for it,” she said. Te family room, open to the kitchen, was added during a renovation project aimed at accommodating casual entertaining and family time. Of the addition Schuermann commented, “We always wanted a space like this, but it’s often hard to fnd in older homes in Hyde Park.” Other signifcant aspects of the renovation included the kitchen and reworking the terrace, including adding a custom wrought iron railing. Both the living and dining rooms retain their original textured plaster fnish on the walls and ceiling. Schuermann kept the color palette consistent and neutral throughout. “It helps to maintain a sense of quiet. I let the art and accessories provide pops of color,” she said. Adding to the feeling of the serenity in the living room are unadorned creamy white drapery panels.

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In the family room, an Asian Elm wood spoon chair with an S-curved back splat is positioned near the freplace, while a midcentury Bertoia chair sits adjacent to a contemporary sectional.

A graceful Murano-style chandelier illuminates the master bedroom.

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Remaining true to its original footprint, the renovated kitchen is open to the family room.

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During the renovation the terrace was reworked and a custom wrought iron railing was added.

After some deliberation, when pressed to select her favorite room, Schuermann picks the living room for two reasons: it represents the harmonious blending of traditional and contemporary she is known for and it holds a landscape painting she created for the room. An accomplished artist, she has received numerous commissions throughout Greater Cincinnati, including some of her interior design clients after eforts to fnd the ‘perfect’ piece of art for a particular room came up short. “It’s great to have that talent as another skill set in my toolbox,” she added. Schuermann spent a great deal of time selecting unique lighting fxtures for each room. In the dining room, an oversized drum pendant adorned with circular crystals within a gilt frame provides a touch of glamour. Te gilt and brushed nickel fnish of the fve-arm chandelier in the dining room is, in Amy’s words, both “traditional and hip”. In the master bedroom, an amber-colored Murano-style chandelier provides soft illumination. Guiding all of Schuermann’s design decisions throughout was the impetus of “trying to make my home livable and updated while maintaining its historic character.” sl

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PLAYING WITH FIRE Dining at Metropole Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung

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It could be argued that by design the rotating selection of contemporary and avant-garde art in the lobby at 21c Museum Hotel on Walnut Street leaves much to be desired. Depending on your personal bent, it may leave you wanting for more or wanting to leave, but either way, you are likely to keep coming back to see what is next. Patrons of the culinary arts can expect more of the former at Metropole, where executive chef Michael Paley’s malleable menu has garnered legions of fans always hungry for more. During his seven years at the helm of Proof on Main located in the original 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, Paley earned considerable accolades and ink in local, regional, and national press for his inventive cuisine with a heavy emphasis on local and sustainable farming and agriculture. In 2011 Paley opened Garage Bar in Louisville’s artsy and upcoming Nulu neighborhood, which soon thereafter was named one of the “Best New Pizza Places in the South” by Food & Wine magazine. Paley remains executive chef at the vintage garage-turned restaurant, which is noted for its artisan brick oven pizzas, ham bar, and southern comfort food staples.

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Paley continues to play with fre at Metropole, where the menu oferings, cooked almost entirely in an eight-foot-wide, wood-burning freplace he personally developed, are as carefully edited as his list of ingredients, chosen to celebrate the Queen City’s European roots along with local growers and producers. “I became interested in freplace cooking after working with the wood-fred oven at Garage Bar and really like the challenge of bringing this ancient cooking method into a modern restaurant kitchen,” said Paley. Te orange-red glow of the fre is an impressive focal point of the open kitchen, and visible from nearly every table in the elegant, chic 90-seat dining room, which preserves many of the original features of the 100-year-old National Register of Historic Places listed building, including mosaic tile foors, arched windows, moldings, and ceiling plaster. Paley worked with Craig Kaviar, a Kentucky-based blacksmith, to crate cast-iron cranes that are bolted into the freplace and swing over the fre, allowing him to experiment and implement a variety of cooking techniques. An ideal way to commence the gastronomic tour de force ofered at Metropole is by sampling from their lineup of specialty cocktails, American craft beers on tap and bottled, and top shelf bourbon rye, the latter of which pays homage to the 26 slmag.net

hotel’s Kentucky ties. I am personally partial to the Doc Holiday, a cocktail concoction of OYO Whiskey, huckleberry bitters, pear shrub, and soda. The succinct menu, delineated into appetizers, starters for the table, entrees, and vegetables and grains, inspired a lengthy deliberation around the table regarding what to order (or more importantly, who would be willing to share!). Among the starters, my palette was pleased to note a few beloved carryovers from Proof on Main, particularly the Warm Whipped Ricotta, a delicious dish so decadent it could almost make the dessert menu! Other favorites that made the northern menu migration include the Charred Octopus, House-Cured Meats, and a juicy Bison Burger. Wanting to atone for overindulging in the aforementioned ricotta, the simple goodness of the Grateful Greens Mixed Lettuces, simply dressed with shaved radish, grated pecorino, and just a kiss of vinaigrette ft the bill. I will admit that I approached a sampling of my tablemates’ Burnt Carrot Salad with some trepidation as I am adverse to overcooked carrots, but my taste buds were rewarded with an intensely flavorful mix of avocado, pickled onion, feta, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and carrots that presented the perfect balance of cooked and crisp.

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With our table in agreement that all entrees would be shared, we were able to experience nearly all of the half-dozen available options. Te Wood Grilled NY Strip Steak was cooked to perfection to highlight the inherent tenderness and fine, flavorful marbling the cut is prized for. The generous steak, sliced into a trio of card-deck-sized portions, was carefully arranged atop a nest of melted taleggio cheese and maitake mushrooms, further enhanced by tarragon and Aleppo pepper and blood orange citronette. Unless you possess a cartoon-like ability to open your mouth really wide (the character of Shaggy from Scooby Doo comes to mind) Te Metropole Burger is best conquered with a fork and knife. Kentucky Bison Company provides the hormone-free, grass-fed bison for the beef and bison chuck blend; the dual patties are topped with thick housemade bacon, aged yellow cheddar, smoked aioli, and a side of shoestring fries. Subtle nuances imparted through slow cooking with fre were defnitely discernable in each bite of the Slow Cooked Pork

Shoulder, which was accompanied by charred parsnip, kale and rutabaga, imported Moretti polenta, and a smoked pork jus. Satiated as we were, pastry chef Suzanne Church’s Warm Apple Fritters seemed too tempting to bypass. Made to order, they were definitely worth the (short) wait. The state fair staple was elevated to new heights with the addition of bourbon honey ice cream, walnut brittle, and cider caramel; leaving us all wishing we’d ordered our own rather than opting to share. Complementing the dessert menu is a locally sourced cofee and tea program that highlights locally roasted cofees available in French press and looseleaf teas from Elmwood Inn, Kentucky’s leading tea producer. If you’re really lucky (or celebrating a special occasion as several tables were during our recent visit), one of the hotel’s mascots - a larger-than-life yellow penguin, sometimes donning a sombrero - may cozy up to your table. One could also surmise that after imbibing one too many bourbons, you might start seeing them as well! sl Metropole is located at 609 Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati. For more information or reservations, visit metropoleonwalnut.com.

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Five grapes you need to try! Trying wines from unfamiliar grapes is one of the enjoyable things about wine. Many people are delighted to share such an exploration with their wine aficionado friends; after all, you may be only a sip away from your new favorite. A good example would be the grape Grüner Veltliner. I have shared many bottles with many friends, but having written and talked about Austria’s number one grape often, I thought I must recommend some other grapes. Any number of grapes could have been included here, and it may be hard to believe that there are hundreds to choose from. Look in the lamentable titled area of wine lists, in wine shop aisles labeled “other wines”, or hidden among the country of origin’s more popular grapes. Nothing is wrong with the popular grapes, after all they became popular for a reason, but you will be rewarded by a new adventure, and perhaps great value and excellent food afnity. Give these fve grapes a go. WHITE Torrontés - Torrontés is Argentina’s number one planted white grape. A crossing of the Muscat family, it is the only place where you see this grape produced, making it a true Argentinean specialty. Originally believed to be from northwest Spain, it produces a fresh, rich, crisp and very aromatic wine. When you put your nose in a glass, the profusion of spring flowers instantaneously makes you think of springtime. Try Torrontés as an excellent apéritif or with seafood. I believe the best area for Torrontés in Argentina is Salta. It is the most northern area for grape growing in Argentina and it makes two-thirds white wine and specializes in Torrontés. Salta means “very beautiful” and is home to Bodega Colomé, owned by Hess, which, at 8,300 feet, holds the distinction of being the world’s highest vineyards. Try: Torrontés Bodega Colomé 2012 Vermentino - Te primary white grape of Sardinia is Vermentino. This grape’s lineage is Italian and while it is most known for being a Sardinian grape, it is planted in Liguria under the synonym of Pigato and in Piedmont as Favorita. Vermentino is a delightfully linear citrus-mineral-driven white wine, typically un-oaked and a perfect accompaniment for seafood. Te fnest example of Vermentino is produced in northern Sardinia in an area called Gallura. Vermentino di Gallura is hard to fnd but is a more bodied, richer and sometimes oaked aged version. Te Sardinian’s enjoy drinking wine and eating the Mediterranean diet, which is perhaps why it possesses one of the world’s largest populations of centenarians in the world. Try: Vermentino di Sadegna Argiolas Costamolino 2012

Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier RED Carmenère - Te name Carmenère originates from the French word for crimson, as Carmenère, once thought to be Merlot in Chile, is an ancient Bordeaux varietal brought to Chile in the 1800s from Bordeaux. It is all but extinct in France, but thrives in Chile for its uniqueness and is found commonly in the Central Valley of Chile. Carmenère has soft tannins, deep red color, red and black fruit flavors, and an herbaceous character. This herbaceous character is decreasing and becoming more balanced as winemakers allow the grape to ripen longer. Its qualities are similar to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and of course Merlot; hence it is often blended with them. Try: Carmenere Cono Sur Bicicleta 2011 Aglianico - Te number one red grape in Campania is Aglianico; it is planted throughout southern Italy and reaches its zenith in Taurasi, which is both the name of the place as well as the wine. Taurasi is a wine of great body, black fruits, structure and age ability as it can be austere in its youth. Taurasi must be aged three years, one of which must be aged in wood. To be labeled Riserva, it is required to be aged an additional year; half of the additional time is to be spent on wood. A couple of the best producers are Mastroberardino and Terredora Di Paolo; members of the Mastroberardino family own both wineries. Te 1968 Taurasi Mastroberardino is considered one of the most legendary wines of the region. Other areas for good quality Campania Aglianico are Irpinia and Taburno. Try: Taurasi Terredora Di Paolo 2008 Lambrusco - Yes, Lambrusco. Believe it or not there is quality Lambrusco made. I am not referring to the bargain-made and priced wines, but rather the small family winery versions. Te grape Lambrusco hails from the food epicenter of Italy: EmiliaRomagna. Many versions have what the Italians call ‘frizzante’, or lightly efervescent, and are extremely fruity if not with a hint of sweetness. Both of these characteristics make it go well with a variety of foods such as spicy BBQ or a classic pairing with cured meats. Te saltiness of cured meats or the spiciness of BBQ is ofset by the hint of sweetness and bubbles, making it a delightful pairing. Try: Lambrusco Sorbara Rose Fiorini Corte Attimi 2012 sl

A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 135 professionals in North America and 211 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Curating a Lifestyle: Eternal Modernism

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

From left to right. Sleek styling of this Baccarat crystal champagne coupe is a hallmark of modern design. A set of 14 sold for $1,219 at Garth’s. Designed by acclaimed innovator Harald Nielsen for the acclaimed Georg Jensen company, Pyramid Pattern speaks to the futurist sentiments of the modernist period. A 105 piece service sold at Garth’s in 2009 for $5,875. Tese hand-hammered tumblers by renowned luxury producer Buccellati embody the organic inspiration of mid-century design. Te set of 12 brought $3,290 at Garth’s last summer.

In 1926, a Broadway audience overwhelmed actress Belle Baker on opening night of the musical Betsy by demanding twenty-four (24!) encores of their favorite tune of the night: “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin. When, during her 24th consecutive rendition, Ms. Baker suddenly forgot the words, Berlin obliged by crooning from the front row. Te thunderous applause that followed created one of the most memorable moments in Broadway history. Berlin’s now famous lyrics struck a chord with audiences across the country that year: with the horror of World War I a distant memory and the fnancial markets booming, America seemed poised for “nothin’ but blue skies” for the foreseeable future. Gatsby’s great parties were the aspiration of a rising bourgeois, and the repeal of Prohibition seemed guaranteed if not deserved. Alas, our blue skies were short lived when, in October of 1929, Black Tuesday brought the party to a screeching halt. As the world entered one of the darkest periods in history, America needed the simple optimism of Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies” more than ever. Enter the Bauhaus designers. Led to the United States in the early 1930s by renowned innovator Mies van der Rohe, the Bauhaus group knew a thing or two about abandoning outdated concepts and looking toward brighter days. Fleeing Nazi Germany, van der Rohe and his contemporaries passionately pursued transformational design that spoke to rapid advances in science

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and technology and rejected the failed certainty of enlightenment thinking. Te leaders of the Bauhaus movement would inspire a shift in design that lasted nearly 30 years, refecting an unfettered optimism for a future with unlimited possibilities. Architecture and decor produced during this period was marked by the use of cutting edge materials, sleek (almost space-age) lines and bright color. Driven by this simplicity, pragmatism made its way into the movement with a utilitarian focus. The excesses of the Victorian and Art Deco eras were a reminder of the incredible losses suffered by so many, compelling designers to replace a fussy, busy aesthetic with simple, uncluttered and highly efcient spaces and accessories. Chrome and glass slipped out of the automotive factory and into the living room. Bright plastics were molded into organic shapes, refecting the confuence of form and function. Perhaps it is our own brush with angst and uncertainty in recent years that has brought Modernism back to the forefront of collecting and style. Simplicity, it seems, brings with it an innate sense of calm. And, even as we move further into the 21st century, the futuristic leanings of Modernism continue to lend a welcome air of optimism to any decor. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.

A handful of designers and manufacturers dominated the modern design market; George Nelson and Herman Miller were certainly among them. Here the duo team up on the “sling” sofa, for some the defnition of comfort combined with elegance. Sold, Garth’s, $2,115.

Clever and versatile, these stools may be converted to tables with a simple turn. Designed in 1960 by Ray Eames for the sleek Time-Life building in Manhattan, Herman Miller produced the stools for fans of a simple, but sophisticated design. Te three shown sold at Garth’s for $2,703.

Te Eames lounge chair and ottoman for Herman Miller is the epitome of the modern movement. Te pair are a popular choice for anyone exploring modernist design, selling at Garth’s for $3,408 in 2012.

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quite an i-full The BMW i8 ushers in a new era of sustainable performance Written by Bridget Williams

Continuing to generate a buzz six-months after its global debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the new BMW i8 is the world’s frst plug-in hybrid 2+2 super-car. Te sleek specimen represents the second model in BMW i’s growing lineup of visionary vehicles that are purpose built from the ground up as electric or hybrid electric and constructed primarily from lightweight carbon-fber reinforced polymer (CFRP). BMW Group commenced research and development for its i initiative in 2007, involving more than 1,000 participants in feld studies looking at the use of pure-electric vehicles in everyday conditions that racked up in excess of 20 million miles at the wheel. Te resulting knowledge base contributed to a company strategy focused on the creation of premium cars purpose-designed to be powered solely by electric or plug-in hybrid drive systems. Environmentally conscious aspects BMW employs as part of the manufacture of the i8 makes it the world’s first sports car to be developed from the ground up under the banner of sustainability. Some of these measures include: using aluminum gained through recycling or produced using renewable energy; a globally unique recycling concept for CFRP components; utilizing locally sourced hydro-electric power for the creation of new carbon fber at the company’s Moses Lake, Washington 36 slmag.net

facility; an environmentally friendly process for the treatment of leather; combining recyclable PET with virgin wool to create a high-grade cover fabric for the accent strips on the seats and door trim, the roof liner, the foor mats, the body pillar trim, and foor covering; and employing wind power for the energy required to produce BMW i cars at the Leipzig, Germany plant. Te BMW Group has been named the “world’s most sustainable automobile manufacturer” in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for eight consecutive years. Developed specifically for BMW i, the i8’s LifeDrive architecture ofers the ideal platform for a weight-minimizing construction, low center of gravity, and even weight distribution. Te low overall weight of the BMW i8 (3,285 lbs) can be credited primarily to a passenger cell made from CFRP. Although it lends a component at least equal rigidity, this extremely lightweight high-tech material is 50 percent lighter than steel and 30 percent lighter than aluminum. Te combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP passenger cell. Tis structure also allows a considerable degree of design freedom

that gives the BMW i8 its distinctive appearance: an aerodynamically optimized athletic body with a sleek, low slung exterior and scissortype doors opening forward and upwards like wings. Signature features of the BMW i brand are the U-shaped, full-LED headlights and the “black band”, which emerges in a “V” shape from the hood and extends back over the roof into the rear section of the car, where it frames the center section of the rear apron. Aerodynamic optimization on a detailed level comes courtesy of the low-slung hood, almost totally blanked of kidney grille, Air Curtains in the front apron, sealed underbody, contoured side skirts, “stream fow” lines of the car’s fanks, and the air ducts between the rear lights and roof frame allow the air to be channeled extremely efectively as it hits the car. Te large wheels with their bespoke, aerodynamically optimized design also help to quell efciency-reducing turbulence – and their efect is reinforced by aerofaps positioned behind the front wheels and ahead of the rear wheels. The BMW i8 is the world’s first volume-produced vehicle to be equipped with chemically hardened thin glass. This innovative technology, mainly used in Smartphone manufacturing, lends the material impressive strength. In addition to excellent acoustic properties, a further advantage of

this solution is a weight saving of around 50 percent compared with conventional laminated glass. As in a Formula One cockpit, the impressive rigidity of CFRP, combined with its ability to absorb an enormous amount of energy, makes it extremely damage-tolerant, even at high impact speeds. If a section of the external skin needs to be replaced, this can be carried out quickly and economically. Overall, the accident repair costs are at a comparable level to those for conventional BMW models. Future-focused design dominates the interior of the BMW i8. The driver orientation, typical of BMW cockpit design, is complemented by progressive elements that highlight the sports car’s dynamic fair. Te driver, front passenger, and rear passengers sit in lightweight seats in traditional sports car style. The standard leather trim extends beyond the seat surfaces to parts of the center console, instrument panel and interior door panels. Exposed CFRP sections of the passenger cell are visible around the entry apertures when the doors are opened. With its horizontal lines emphasizing the width of the interior and a structure determined by the “layering” principle, the instrument panel of the i8 creates a light yet powerful impression. The center console is home to the gearshift lever, the Controller for the iDrive operating system,

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the start/stop button, the eDrive button, and the Driving Experience Control switch. The iDrive system’s Control Display comes in a freestanding 8.8-inch format on the dash. A bespoke sports steering wheel with multifunction buttons and the Navigation system are standard in the i8, as is the multifunction instrument display. A standard integrated SIM card provides the intelligent connectivity required to use the mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. It also introduces navigation services specially developed to enhance electric mobility – such as the Range Assistant with dynamic range map – alongside familiar features, including the Concierge Services information facility, the Intelligent Emergency Call function, and the Online Entertainment music-on-demand service. Moreover, drivers can use the BMW i Remote app to share information with their car at any time using their Smartphone. For example, they can use their phone to control the charging process for the high-voltage battery and, while that is happening, also oversee the advance preparation of the vehicle before a journey. The plug-in hybrid drive system developed and manufactured by the BMW Group especially for the i8 represents a new stage of evolution in the company’s Efcient 38 slmag.net

Dynamics development strategy, an initiative launched over a decade ago with the aim of significantly enhancing the performance characteristics and efciency of every new BMW Group model. The output of the 1.5-liter gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and electric motor, the capacity of the high-voltage battery, intelligent energy management, and the vehicle’s overall weight are tailored to form a precisely composed package that is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph. Te i8’s all-electric driving range is sufcient to cover most urban driving requirements, and out of town, the BMW i8 ofers impressively sporty performance which is also very efficient thanks to the power-boosting support for the gasoline engine from the electric motor. Te BMW i8 blends the performance of a top-end sports car with fuel economy (94 miles per US gallon) and emissions levels below even small urban subcompacts. The three-cylinder combustion engine in the i8 develops 231 hp and drives the rear wheels, while the 96 kW/131 hp electric motor draws its energy from a lithium-ion battery (centrally mounted underneath the foor of the vehicle), which can be charged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet as

well as a 220 volt electric vehicle charger, and sends its power to the front axle. Tis bespoke plug-in hybrid system enables a range in everyday driving of up to 22 miles and a top speed of approximately 75 mph on electric power alone. Several processes are in place to help ensure that the i8 always has sufcient energy on board to power the electric drive system. The battery can be recharged via the electric motor while decelerating. In addition to this, when power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor. The high-voltage starter-generator, responsible for starting the combustion engine, can also be used as a generator to charge the battery, the necessary power being provided by the BMW TwinPower Turbo engine. Variable front-rear power splitting in line with changing driving conditions makes for excitingly dynamic cornering. For more vigorous acceleration out of the corner, the powertrain controller returns to the default split as soon as the steering angle again becomes smaller. The dynamic chassis and suspension technology of the BMW i8 is based on a double-wishbone front axle and a fve-link rear axle, whose aluminum components and geometry are specially confgured for intelligent weight savings. The push button-activated Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

system raises the Dynamic Stability Control thresholds, allowing some controlled drive wheel slippage for easier start-of on snow or loose ground, or for extra-dynamic cornering. Te Electric Power Steering offers easy maneuvering in town and typical sports car-style high-speed steering precision, combined with particularly low energy consumption. Five driving modes allow drivers to adjust efficiency and dynamic performance as desired – at the touch of a button. As well as the electronic gear selector for the automatic transmission, the driver can also use the Driving Experience Control switch – a familiar feature of the latest BMW models – or, exclusively to the BMW i8, the eDrive button. It gives the driver fve operating modes to choose from: D for automated gear selection in COMFORT and ECO PRO modes, SPORT mode, and eDrive for pure-electric driving – likewise with a choice of COMFORT and ECO PRO mode. The specially adapted version of the fully digital instrument display ftted in the BMW i8 shows the car’s speed and driving status information in a format and color selected to suit the driving mode currently engaged. Te 2014 BMW i8 will arrive in US showrooms in spring of 2014 with a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $135,700 plus destination and handling. sl

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Bibliotaph

Tis collectable fve-volume set is the defnitive collection of Bruce Davidson's black and white photography, spanning a period of 40 years and a powerful document of social change. Bruce Davidson Black & White: Circus - Brooklyn Gang - Time of Change - East 100th Street - Central Park - Hardcover, 704 pages, Steidl (steidl.de).

Supported by more than 250 photographs from projects around the globe, writer Linda O'Keefe examines the spectrum of colors and talents inherent in white, exploring how it is used, and viewed, in art, design, architecture, and nature. Linda O'Keefe - Brilliant: White in Design - Hardcover, 224 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).

Acclaimed interior designer Celerie Kemble trades in her signature vivid palette for this iconic one, highlighting the black and white work in more than 100 rooms by design stars and peers, including Bunny Williams, Tomas O’Brien, Mary McDonald, Victoria Hagan, Mark Hampton, Delphine Krakof, Brad Ford, Philip Gorrivan, Carrier and Co., and Miles Redd. Celerie Kemble - Black & White (and a bit in between) - Hardcover, 256 pages, Potter Style (crownpublishing.com).

Focusing on black and white in branding, this book explores the versatility of the iconic combination of black and white across a wide range of identity work including advertising, packaging, interiors, graphic, and promotional design. Sandu Cultural Media - Monochrome: Black & White in Branding Hardcover, 240 pages, Gingko Press (gingkopress.com).

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Benjamin Cawthra introduces us to the great jazz photographers—including Gjon Mili, William Gottlieb, Herman Leonard, Francis Wolf, Roy DeCarava, and William Claxton—and their struggles, hustles, styles, and visions. Benjamin Cawthra - Blue Notes in Black and White - 392 pages, University of Chicago Press (press.uchicago.edu).

bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis award-winning book features over 100 quotes from notable thinkers including Jack Kerouac, Eleanor Roosevelt and Gandhi. Each one is designed in Quotable's signature style and arranged chronologically by release date. Quoteable - 20 years of black & white - Hardcover, 218 pages, Quotable Cards, Inc. (quotablecards.com).

As the more than 150 reproductions of his work attests, the recurrent motif of black and white appears throughout Picasso's oeuvre, including his blue and rose periods, his investigations into Cubism and Surrealism, his interpretations of historical subject studies, as well as the powerful paintings of his last years. Carmen Giminez Picasso Black and White - Hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel USA (prestel-usa.com).

While looking for an innovative approach at a 1995 photo shoot in Miami, photographer Guido Argentini coated a model in silver makeup. Te result was as beautiful as it was intriguingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the subtle grayish tones highlighted angles and surfaces in a way that was other-worldly. Inspired by the results, Argentini created a whole series of silver-hued models. Tese photographs endow the human body with both the solidity of sculpture and the vivid energy of dance. Guido Argentini - Argentum - Hardcover, 192 pages, teNeues (teneues.com). Courtesy of teNeues.

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At the Gooding & Company auction this 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail, 021R sold for $5,280,000, a world auction record for a McLaren F1 GTR. Photo by Mathieu Heurtault. Copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company.

Around the Block

Strong sales and shattered records at the annual Scottsdale collector car auctions Written by Bridget Williams Several records were eclipsed as Barrett-Jackson tallied $113-million, Bonhams achieved nearly $25 million, Gooding & Co. took in more than $49.4 million, RM Auctions realized $45.5 million and Russo & Steele reported over $21 million in sales as part of January’s annual collector car auctions in Scottsdale, AZ. The 16 most vaunted vehicles at Barrett-Jackson, collectively referred to as the Salon Collection, garnered a total of $22 million in sales. Tops among these was a 1967 Corvette L88 Two-Door Coupe - the only known red example of the 20 L88s that were produced - that sold for $3.85 million and earned the distinction of being the most expensive Corvette ever to sell at auction. A 1957 Tunderbird E Convertible that fetched $330,000 also broke a world record. Sam Pack, a car collector and North Texas Ford dealer, paid $300,000 to have the frst retail production unit of the all-new 2015 Mustang GT when it goes on sale this fall. Tis purchase helped Ford Motor Company increase its charity 42 slmag.net

vehicle sales to more than $3.5 million for the beneft of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Top sale honors at RM Auctions 15th annual event went to a highly desirable 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, chassis 1055 GT, with coachwork by Scaglietti. The winning bid of $8,800,000 before a packed auction room in the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa made it the most valuable car ever sold in Arizona auction week history. Additional Ferrari highlights from RM’s two-day sale included a beautifully restored 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L ‘Lusso’, chassis 5215 GT, which sold for $2,447,500, setting a new record for the model at public auction; a wonderfully preserved 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, chassis 8349, which sold for $1,815,000; and, a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis 08353, which sold for $1,485,000. During the Bonhams’ auction, held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, an inimitable 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Zagato Gran Sport Spider achieved a new world

1) At Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s sale in Scottsdale, Ariz., a car collector and North Texas Ford dealer, Sam Pack, paid $300,000 to have the frst retail production unit of the all-new 2015 Mustang GT when it goes on sale this fall. Tis purchase helped Ford Motor Company increase its charity vehicle sales to more than $3.5 million for JDRF, the leading diabetes research organization and a Ford partner since 1983. 2) RM Auctions sold a wonderfully preserved 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB for$1,815,000. Photo by Pawel Litwinski. Courtesy of RM Auctions. 3) 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet that sold for $6,160,000, setting a new world auction record for a Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet. Photo by Brian Henniker. Copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. 4) Te winning bid of $8.8 million for this 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, chassis 1055 GT, with coachwork by Scaglietti, made it the most valuable car ever sold in Arizona auction week history. Photo by Patrick Ernzen. Courtesy of RM Auctions. 5) A beautifully restored 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L ‘Lusso’, chassis 5215 GT that sold for $2,447,500 at RM Auctions set a new record for the model at a public auction. Photo by Pawel Litwinski. Courtesy of RM Auctions. 6) At the Bonhams' auction, a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Zagato Gran Sport Spider achieved a new world auction record for the model at $3,080,000. Photo by Pawel Litwinski. Courtesy of Bonhams.

auction record for the model at $3,080,000. A gorgeous sports racing “Tailor’s Car” – the 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta – was bought for $3,190,000 by an American collector seated in the audience after a long and spirited bidding battle between other collectors in the room and on the phones. Gooding & Company sold 110 of its 117 lots, which resulted in a 94% sales rate and an impressive average price of $449,650 per car sold. Eleven new world auction records were established with six cars selling above the $2 million mark and 13 cars selling above the $1 million dollar mark during its two-day auction at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Leading the sales at Gooding & Company was a stunning dark blue 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet that sold for $6,160,000, setting a new world auction record for a Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet. An undisputed Pinin Farina masterpiece, this car is 14th of only 40 Series 1 Cabriolets built. Another star lot was the most successful 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail, 021R,

fnished in stunning white, blue and red FINA livery that sold for $5,280,000, a world auction record for a McLaren F1 GTR. Over the course of fve days, Russo & Steele reported record attendance and a sell-through rate approaching 70%. Two records were set: one of Lamborghini’s very frst road cars, a 1966 350GT boasting Giotto Bizzarrini’s 35-liter DOHC V-12 engine, sold for $742,630 including commission; a 1963 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans Super Duty drag racing car, one of two known examples remaining today, inspired frenzied bidding before selling for $335,630 including commission. The next major US stops around the auction block for serious car collectors are the Gooding & Company and RM Auctions events that coincide with the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (March 7 & 8), Barrett-Jackson’s annual Palm Beach auction (April 11-13), Bonhams’ Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Auction (June 1) and Russo and Steele’s Sports and Muscle Newport Beach Auction Event (June 19-21). sl slmag.net

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1) Burberry women's mid-length cotton gabardine trench coat ($1,495; us.burberry.com). 2) Country Cottage waterproof rain hat from Barbour (barbour.com). 3) Te Seaboard men's jacket from Barbour's Beacon Heritage collection (barbour.com). 4) Girl's Gucci GG Rain Boots ($145; gucci.com). 5) Hilton Head bow tie ($40) from Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont (beautiesltd.com). 6) Te Original Tall Gloss rain boot ($140) from Hunter (use.hunter-boot.com). 7) Gessi Goccia ceiling mounted shower head (price upon request; gessi.it). 8) Fornasetti 'Cappelli' umbrella stand ($2,148). 10.25” in diameter, the metal is printed, lacquered and painted by hand (unicahome.com). 9) A Courtly Check Umbrella Stand ($360) from Mackenzie-Childs. Sturdy construction wrapped in Courtly Check® fabric and black cotton with leather and antiqued brass nailhead trim and brass logo plate (mackenzie-childs.com). 10) Stormy Sky Shade ($327.58), made in England by Mineheart (mindheartstore.com). 11) Moschino Special Edition Anniversary Umbrella ($185) from Saks Fifth Avenue (saksffthavenue.com). 12) Te Cloud Sofa by Marcel Wanders for Moooi (price upon request). Shown in black and white bouclé. Also available in rainbow bouclé, twill, diamond pintucked and velour fabrics (moooi.com).

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Sony World Photography Awards Photos courtesy of the World Photography Organization

The esteemed panel of professional photographers, editors, publishers and art advisors who comprised the Honorary Jury for the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards were assigned the daunting task of ranking nearly 140,000 fresh and groundbreaking contemporary images submitted by photographers from 166 countries, the highest number of entries in the awards’ seven year history. Te myriad images were whittled down to a shortlist delineated into Professional, Open and Youth divisions and their respective subcategories. A s t r i d Me r g e t , C r e a t i v e D i r e c t o r o f t h e Wo r l d Photography Organization, commented: “Year upon year, we are fortunate enough to receive thousands of entries across each category of our awards, making the process of discovery an invigorating experience. This year is no exception and the awards have once again provided us with an impressive collection of photographs, spanning dozens of genres, styles, locations and subject matters.” Winners of the Open and Youth categories will be announced on March 18th, while Professional category winners and the coveted L’Iris D’Or/ Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year title will be announced at a gala ceremony in London on April 30th. Te L’Iris D’Or winner will 46 slmag.net

receive $25,000 and the Open Photographer of the Year will receive $5,000. All winners, including category winners, will receive the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony. W.M Hunt, Chair of the Honorary Jury, said that the shortlist is “a healthy and diverse representation of contemporary photography by an international range of practitioners.” He added that the judges were a “soulful and hardworking group” who have given both emerging and established photographers a global platform on which they can be highlighted and celebrated. “For me creating the images is the way of visualizing my ideas, thoughts and feelings, and I believe in, so to say, ‘expression of inexpressible’. In my works I often refer to those little moments in time and those subtle associations that can only be expressed by the images and afterwards experienced through them, be it an imaginary world or inner self, simple things or complicated feelings,” said Olga Astratova, a shortlisted photographer in the Open division, Enhanced category. All of the shortlisted images will be exhibited at Somerset House in London from May 1-18 as part of the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition. Te winning and fnalist images will also be published in the 2014 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards book (worldphoto.org/2014exhibition). sl

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ÂŠ Alison Crea (Australia), shortlist, Open division, Split Second category.

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Expo sandal in Jet Mirror ($298)

Nouveau in Rose Floral ($365).

INANDOUT bootie in Black Nubuc ($435)

Aphrodite sandal in Natural Buck Molorrus ($485)

STUART WEITZMAN SPRING 2014 COLLECTION

For Stuart Weitzman, spring 2014 is a season of exploration – exploring the varied and intricate nuances of a woman’s personal style, exploring the rich inspirations of global cultures, exploring the artistic interplay of unique textures and materials. Tis style journey incorporates an extensive range of striking silhouettes, exquisite hand-fnished details and a harmonious juxtaposition of elements that are at once elegant and earthy. Hand-painted python, buttery nubuck and sumptuous suede provide a fresh counterpoint to gold foil fnishes, jute accents, rafa detailing, woven textures and lug soles. Sandals, fats, booties and wedges are at once wearable and refned, thus tapping into every woman’s needs and desires. Te multi-faceted fashion lover will soar to new heights in elegant single-sole stilettos and strappy sandals. Te masterpiece of the season, the NOUVEAU pump, is re-imagined in exotic python and gets unparalleled artistic fair from a hand-painted foral motif. Te dramatic APHRODITE is a refned version of the nouveau-classic gladiator. An infusion of elegance enters everyday essentials via the EXPO, accented with eye-catching specchio. To wit, the bootie – no longer considered just a fall/winter silhouette – has become a spring wardrobe essential. Peep-toes, perforations, and laser-cut details all provide a new lightness of being. Te INANDOUT melds perforated texture with a classic peep-toe (stuartweitzman.com).

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TIBI The inspiration behind Amy Smilovic’s spring/summer 2014 collection for Tibi is the “Traveler”. Her Tibi woman has embarked on a road trip journey, from Asia to Arizona. It is an adventure of environmental beauty mixed with the grittiness of getting to her end destination. Think: the grays of tire tracks, the reflection of blue skies on rice paddies and desert skylines. The collection showcases natural fabric and vegetable dyes and presents them with modernity so that the linen, raw denim, and cotton poplin are paired with prints and embroideries inspired by tire tracks, the sky, and the cactus. The contrast between functionality and femininity appears throughout. Nature could not be complete without wood so she mixed this element into the accessories through hats, bags, and shoes (tibi.com).

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HASPEL

For Spring/Summer 2014, Haspel tapped Sam Shipley and Jef Halmos of the leading men’s brand Shipley & Halmos to create American-made clothing that echoes the legacy of its founder while advancing the style of the Haspel man. Te collection includes American-made variations of the original Seersucker suit, double-breasted blazers, tailored suiting and a full ofering of sportswear. Founded in 1909 by Joseph Haspel Sr., the brand was born of necessity with the goal of creating clothes to withstand the heat in his hometown of New Orleans. A traveled man, Haspel Sr. caught wind of a curious puckered cloth used by Brits in India. Tinking it could translate well to a hot-weather-ready suit for wear in the American south, Haspel created the world’s frst seersucker suit. Today, the family, led by Joseph Sr.’s granddaughter Laurie Haspel, has reintroduced a new iteration of the Haspel brand, which intends to blend every great aspect of each individual era into one unique contemporary brand that feels present, yet steeped in a century’s worth of design and tradition (haspel.com).

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ROBERT GRAHAM

The captivating allure of the tiny, sundrenched island of Capri serves as the inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2014 collection. A palette of eclectic prints and patterns of royal blues, greens, purples, oranges, yellows, and deep aquatic blues are anchored in rich shades of gray. There are unexpected mixes of materials, paisleys, florals, checks, tonal prints and surface embellishments of exceptional quality and varied provenance. This profusion of distressed prints, materials, and handcrafted textures lends each piece a nuanced and indefnable dimension. Un e x p e c t e d c o m b i n a t i o n s o f l u xe materials also characterize the collection inspired by the breezy, relaxed mind frame of an escape to the culturally rich island of Capri. With a heritage steeped in true quality, style, whimsy and close attention to detail for living a more colorful life, Robert Graham offers a refreshing collection of vibrant wardrobe essentials for the spring and summer seasons.

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Munich: Church of Our Lady, New Town Hall

History and Horsepower Germany’s famed Autobahn makes quick work of exploring Munich, Stuttgart and Augsburg Written by Austin Pembroke As we surveyed idyllic, snow covered rooftops in the historic inner center of Munich from our perch atop the high tower of St. PeterÕs church, the sound of labored breathing brought about by the ascent of 299 steps to reach the lookout was interrupted by something nearly discernable as singing. Our eyes darted to a fountain far below and to a partially clothed man splashing about in the frigid water. I heaved a sigh of relief when his clearly German incantations revealed that he wasnÕt an American unable to handle the heady brew served at the nearby HofbrŠuhaus. Back at ground level, classically trained street musicians put a unique spin on a rendition of Run-DMCÕs ÒItÕs TrickyÓ, reminding me 56 slmag.net

twice in one day that one of the things I love most about Europe is the frequent intersection of the historical with the hysterical. We had come to Germany with the express purpose of collecting our new Audi from the factory in Ingolstadt (see related story in the January/February 2014 issue) and spending a week putting the car through its paces while dividing our time exploring Munich, Augsburg, and another motoring Mecca Ð Stuttgart. Choosing lodging positioned at the heart of each pedestrian friendly city was conducive to my penchant for wandering with a loose agenda so I could experience the sights and sounds in a more organic fashion.

Exhibition in the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart.

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Rooftop swimming pool at the Mandarin Oriental Munich.

Living room of the Presidential Suite in the Mandarin Oriental Munich.

MUNICH While March in Munich doesn’t conjure up the same romance as April in Paris, chilly, but nowhere near bitter temperatures make it possible to enjoy the city’s parks, sights, and markets alongside locals who seem to pay little heed to the mercury. Even in the dead of winter, sidewalk cafes drape cozy blankets over their chairs and position heaters so the al fresco experience can be enjoyed year-round. A harbinger of winter’s end, the Spring Festival, scheduled from April 24-May 11, 2014, is often referred to as a little Oktoberfest and features its fair share of beer gardens, dozens of amusement rides, and a variety of live music. Coinciding with the Spring Festival, the frst of three Auer Dulten Fairs, held in the heart of the city, is scheduled from April 26th – May 4. With a history that stretches back to medieval times, the fair arguably represents Europe’s largest tableware market, with lanes of merchants and specialist dealers. Te Jakobi Dult is scheduled for July 26-August 3, followed by the Kirchweih Dult from October 18-26. In addition to year-round revelry inside and out, shopping and culinary pursuits continue to be on the rise. 2013 was a banner year for shopping in Munich. In April, Europe’s third-largest Louis 58 slmag.net

Vuitton shop opened, followed in August and September by the debut of two of Karl Lagerfeld’s new concept stores. Not to be outdone, the dining scene welcomes three Michelin newcomers in 2014 - Bobby Bräuer (EssZimmer in BMW Welt), Tohru Nakamura (Geisels Werneckhof ), and Johann Rappenglück (Les Deux) - bringing the city’s total number of star-honored restaurants to 12. Te best place to catch Munich’s culinary rising stars is the Glockenbachviertel and Schlachhofviertel quarters. Right in the heart of Old Town, tucked away on a quiet side street convenient to museums, the State Opera, theatres, the exclusive Maximilian shopping street, the Viktualienmarkt gourmet marketplace, and next door to the landmark Hofbräuhaus beer hall, Mandarin Oriental, Munich (mandarinoriental.com/ munich/) is housed in a striking building with a neo-Renaissance façade constructed in 1880 as the city’s opera house. With just 48 guest rooms and 25 suites, the property maintains a boutique-like appeal with all of the amenities afforded by its affiliation with the luxury hotel group. The juxtaposition of new and old, which the Europeans master so beautifully, is refected in high-ceilinged rooms outftted with sleek cherry casegoods in a neo-Biedermeier style, bespoke

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Aerial view of Oktoberfest Munich

A feature of the Eisbach, a manmade river that fows through the English Garden in Munich is a standing wave popular with experienced surfers and whitewater kayakers.

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carpets, original artwork and subtle Asian infuences. Luxurious bathrooms, all with heated floors and separate bathtub and shower, boast pale salmon Estramoz marble, imported from Portugal, which imparts a feeling of Old World elegance. Mark’s, the hotel’s primary dining venue and a recipient of a coveted Michelin star award for seven consecutive years, is situated at the top of a sweeping marble staircase open to the lobby below. For breakfast, served buffet style, I forwent traditional morning staples in favor of German specialties (pretzels and sausage!). Dinner is a gastronome’s delight, showcasing Executive Chef Simon Larese’s modern French cuisine with Asian influences, and supported by a strong emphasis on Fresh seasonal ingredients. A memorable example of elevating the simple to the sublime was a tromp l’oeil amuse bouche that presented itself as a mini mug of pilsner with a generous head of foam; a tentative sip revealed that it was actually a favorful hot soup. Meals of outstanding refnement are complemented by selections from the restaurant’s wine cellar that houses more than 300 exclusive vintages. 60 slmag.net

Just steps from the Mandarin Oriental, the world’s most prestigious brands occupy lavish showrooms amid the historic facades on Maximilianstrasse, while short strolls off the beaten path reveal small eclectic shops full of interesting fnds. If your trip isn’t complete without picking up a Dirndl dress or leather pants to wear to the festival, check out Angermaier or Tracht & Heimat. At 910-acres (larger than New York’s Central Park) the English Garden, a municipal park created in the 18th century, is a popular destination year-round (grab a jogging map from the concierge at the Mandarin Oriental for an overview). Smaller than the English Garden but equally captivating is the 490-acre park surrounding the sprawling Nymphenburg Palace, commissioned in 1664 and a must see for history, architecture, antique, and gold leaf afcionados. It’s worth a trip outside of the Old Town to the BMW Group Headquarters, which opened in 1973. Located along the Olympic Park, the campus includes the iconic “four-cylinder” BMW Tower; a bowl-shaped museum that welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year; and, the BMW Welt, which showcases current models and serves as a distribution center.

Exterior of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart

STUTTGART Decimated in World War II by a series of 53 air raids that destroyed more than 60% of its buildings, Stuttgart, a little more than a two-hour drive from Munich via the Autobahn, has reemerged as a hub of industry and technology. Te capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg simultaneously embraces the old and the new, with reconstructed historic buildings standing alongside stellar examples of modern, post-war architecture. Situated at the edge of the castle gardens and the perpetually packed Königstraße shopping zone, the Althoff Hotel AM Schlossgarten (hotelschlossgarten.com) provides five-star accommodations to guests in 106 rooms and suites. A friendly, multi-lingual staf makes the hotel popular among international business travelers. The property’s namesake restaurant has garnered 18 Gault Millau points (rated on a scale of 20). Just outside the front door of the hotel are sites that can fll several days’ worth of exploring. Step inside the heavy doors of the art nouveau building outside the Market Hall, and you are presented with the opportunity to take a culinary tour of Europe in a few

hours. Te culinary delicacies and oddities of the 170 nationalities represented in the region are on full display to the delight of all the senses. Attached to the Market Hall is Merz & Benzing, high-end purveyors of home goods with lovely vignettes that are very efective in separating you from a good chunk of Euros. If gratuitous spending is your idea of fun, my wife exclaimed that the shoe department at Breuninger’s is like a museum. For cheaper thrills, take a harrowing ride on the paternoster elevator in the town hall, where open compartments (i.e. no doors) move in a slow continuous loop allowing you to hop on and of at the diferent foors. A popular spot to have a glass of Trollinger, the preferred local wine, is in the square surrounding the “Lucky Hans” fountain. At Alte Kanzlei, a local institution located on Schillerplatz, a square in the city center, traditional specialties of note include Maultaschen (similar to ravioli, but larger and encasing a flling of meat, spinach, bread crumbs, and onions) and Käsespätzle, a pseudo macaroni and cheese made of German egg noodles, Gruyere or Comte cheese and browned onions. slmag.net

Te Cube, an upscale glass-enclosed restaurant is located on the top foor of the Kunstmuseum in Stuttgart.

Schiller Square in Stuttgart.

For dinner with a view, check out Te Cube, an upscale glass-enclosed restaurant located on the top floor of the Kunstmuseum, providing sweeping vistas of the cityscape. Te menu incorporates elements of Pacifc Rim cuisine, with live jazz as accompaniment. Te museum is noted for containing one of the most important collections of the work of Otto Dix. What is it about feeling the throaty rumble of an engine that can set hearts afutter? I am not immune to these fights of fancy, a fact I contemplated while standing under an audio ring suspended from the ceiling on the top foor of the Porsche museum, located a short drive from the city center. As captivating as the vehicles it houses, dating from 1900 to the present day, the architecture of the Porsche Museum is such that it appears to be foating in mid-air. 62 slmag.net

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Stuttgart Opera House.

A lobby level museum workshop, visible through glass windows near the cafĂŠ and gift shop, provides a glimpse into what it takes to maintain/look after classic racing and sports cars. Scheduled live sessions allow visitors to take a hands-on approach under the guidance of a Porsche expert. Befitting the rarefied environment is the Christophorus steakhouse and adjacent Cigar Lounge, located on the second foor of the museum. Te interior calls to mind the luxurious cabin of a Porsche, down to the red leather seating sourced from a factory next door. Speaking of the factory, a tour provides a fascinating glimpse on the symbiotic working relationship of man and machine, with autonomous robots quietly going about their tasks, only stopping to head to a charging station when their batteries are low.

Guests of the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel have included Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Casanova, tsar Nikolaus I and Napoleon I. and Josephine.

A corridor in the spa at the the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel.

AUGSBURG 2,000 years of history – back to the Roman era – are palpable in Augsburg, which is around an hour’s drive from Munich. Te third largest city in Bavaria, it has the unique distinction of celebrating one more legal holiday than the rest of Germany - Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest, celebrated on August 8. Te Fugger merchant family is credited with the city’s “Golden Age” during the Renaissance and 15th century. Today, in one afternoon you can marvel at the opulence of the Golden Hall within the City Hall (built between 1615-1620) before switching gears completely and visiting the world’s oldest social welfare housing settlement, the Fuggerei (founded in 1521), whose residents pay the equivalent of 1 euro annually. In between you can enjoy the view from atop the 10th century Perlach tower near City Hall and admire cutting edge

Original art (both antique and new) and damask silk wall covering, based on a 17th century pattern, are consistent among all fve guestroom categories in the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel.

contemporary art on display in the Glass Palace, a converted textile factory on the outskirts of town. Located on “The Imperial Mile”, a cobblestone street dotted with a trio of impressive bronze fountain monuments and next to the Schaezler Palace, open for public tours and boasting a magnificent furnished rococo banquet hall, installed between 1765-1770, that remains one of Germany’s most important baroque galleries, the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel (en.steigenberger.com/Augsburg/ Steigenberger-Drei-Mohren) has an equally impressive history. Its guest roster has included Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Casanova, tsar Nikolaus I and Napoleon I, and Josephine, among other notables. Following the Augsburg bombings on February 25th and 26th in 1944, only the front façade

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Te Perlach towers of the CIty Hall as viewed from the Fuggerei the world’s oldest social welfare housing settlement, founded in 1521.

remained. After careful planning, reconstruction commenced in 1955, with the hotel reopening to guests in 1956. Most recently refurbished in 2012, the 131-room property employs a playful interior design scheme, where Old World oils were stored (and thus saved) in advance of the bombings work harmoniously with the clean lines of contemporary furnishings in public spaces and guestrooms. Original art (both antique and new) and damask silk wall covering, based on a 17th century pattern, are consistent among all fve of its guestroom categories. Popular lore maintains that the hotel’s namesake - Drei Mohren (three mohrs) - comes from a group of mohrs, monks from Abyssinia, who weathered a particularly brutal winter at the property around 1495 as part of their journey south. In spring, before the monks left, the innkeeper had a picture of the three mohrs painted on a board and placed outside the inn. Te historic image is a recurring motif, from a trio of busts hanging 64 slmag.net

Golden Hall within the City Hall in Augsburg.

Te rococo banquet hall in the Schaezler Palace remains one of Germany's most important baroque galleries.

in the lobby to a silhouetted rendering within the nailhead trim on guestroom headboards. An exotic escape, the colors, mosaic tile and light fxtures selected for the property’s striking spa and wellness center also pays homage to the eponymous travelers. Tere are a trio of restaurants onsite, frequented by locals and visitors in equal measure. In a dining room no larger than one would fnd in a gracious home, the fne dining experience at Sartory is deliberately intimate. A departure from the boldness found in other public spaces, the muted interiors are an apropos backdrop for chef Johannes Steichele’s multi-course masterpieces. Noted for its unique ceiling fixtures that call to mind the bubbles in champagne, the theatre-style kitchen at Maximilian’s serves three-meals daily. At dinner, the tapas-style menu places emphasis on fresh interpretations of regional dishes using seasonally available ingredients. Popular with business travelers, the adjacent bar 3M is noted for its locally produced schnapps. sl

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Acknowledgements Photographer: Andrew Kung Models: Megan Ducharm, Anna Hurst, Catherine Kung Hair & Makeup: Nick Carter for Joseph’s Salon & Spa & Catherine Jones Beauté Sources Keeneland Gift Shop – 4201 Versailles Rd. in Lexington – 859.254.3412 – keeneland.com/gift-shop Rodes for Him and for Her – 4938 Brownsboro Rd. in Louisville – 502.753.7633 – rodes.com Saks Fifth Avenue – 101 W. 5th St. in Cincinnati – 513.421.6800 - sakffthavenue.com

March 8

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Adriano Gold Schmied Super Skinny legging in Tunder Grey, Patterson J. Kincaid Rory Lips graphic tank, Valentino Couture open-toe pump - all from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Joie Jeans Wandering Horses blouse, 7 for all Mankind pieced skinny denim and Valentino Rock Stud patent fats - all from Saks Fifth Avenue.

March 9

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Herve Leger scoop neck gown from Saks Fifth Avenue.

March 14

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Peter Millar blazer and khaki trousers, Vineyard Vines shirt, Southern Proper bow tie and embroidered belt - all from the Keeneland Gift Shop.

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Versace sleeveless Aline dress, Jimmy Choo patent point-toe pump in Neon Flame and Jimmy Choo Ama Clutch - all from Saks Fifth Avenue.

April 12

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Christine A. Moore Millinery hat, Escada dress, Diane von Furstenberg clutch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all from Rodes for Her

May 22

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Kindervelt 50 Disco Ball, 7pm, Kenwood Country Club, kindervelt.org Karen Wellington Foundation Beneft, 7pm, Longworth Hall; karenwellingtonfoundation.org Masquerade Madness for NKY Children’s Advocacy Center, 6:30pm, Marriott in Hebron; cfnky.org Circle Tail Art & Wine for Canines, 6pm, Receptions Loveland ; circletail.org Oscar Night Gala for People Working Cooperatively, 5:30pm, Hilton Netherland Plaza; pwchomerepairs.org Cincinnati Wine Festival; winefestival.com Kindervelt Let the Good Times Bowl: FUEGO: CCO 40th Anniversary Concert and Gala, 7:30pm Cincinnati Masonic Center; ccocincinnati.org Greenacres Open Eventing Show, 10am, Greenacres Equine Center; green-acres.org Garth’s Country Americana Auction, 2pm, Delaware, OH; garths.com Big Wish Gala, 6pm, Music Hall Ballroom; oki.wish.org/ways-to-help/fundraising/big-wish-gala. Heart Mini Marathon, 7:30am, Fountain Square; heartmini.org CinSation: The Gatsby Gala, 6pm, Cincinnati Club; jlcincinnati.org/cinsation Starfre Final Four Flyaway, 7pm, Rhinegeist Brewery; starfrecouncil.org Once in a Lifetime Gala, Duke Energy Convention Center; thecurestartsnow.org A Cupcake Affair with Kenyan Flair, 7pm, Peterloon Estate; soteni.org

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Zootini, 6:30pm, Cincinnati Zoo; cincinnatizoo.org ITC Have a Heart Gala, Kenwood Country Club; itchaveaheart.com Tulip Luncheon, 11am, Peacock Pavilion at the Cincinnati Zoo; cincinnatizoo.org I Have Wings Spring Bling Luncheon, 11am, Horseshoe Casino; ihavewings.org Books for Lunch Dinner, Luncheon & Book Signing with Robert M. Edsel; 7hills.org/booksforlunch Kindervelt #77 Annual Fashion Show, Cincinnati Marriott North; rristau13@hotmail.com Dancing for the Stars to beneft CAA’s Overture Awards, Music Hall Ballroom; cincinnatiarts.org Club B: Cincinnati Ballet Celebrates Turning 50, 6:30pm, Cincinnati Ballet Center; cballet.org Moonlight Ball for the Cincinnati Waldorf School, 6pm, The Phoenix; cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org Aubrey Rose Foundation American Girl Fashion Shows; agfs.aubreyrose.org Fire & Ice: A Gourmet Affair Latin Style;joshcares.org Fur Ball for SPCA, 6pm, Sharonville Convention Center; spcacincinnati.org 1 Night 12 Kitchens, Cincinnati State; cincinnatistate.edu/mci/about-mci/one-night-12-kitchens The Mount Jubilee for the College of Mount St. Joseph, 6pm, Music Hall Ballroom; www.msj.edu/jubilee

ASPIRE LUNCHEON

Te Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati honored Anthony and DeDe MuĂąoz at its annual Aspire Cincinnati luncheon, held at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel. Santa J. Ona, PhD., President of the University of Cincinnati, was the keynote speaker. Proceeds from the event will enable the all-volunteer organization to continue its fve program areas that address gaps of services to children, women and educational needs in Greater Cincinnati.

Photography by Tony Bailey

Debbie Pendl, Jenny Moore, Dave Lapham, Betty Rothgeb, Dede & Anthony MuĂąoz, Gayle Burdick

Susan Brickweg, John & Susan Dorr

Daryl Pea, Alisa Huber, Samantha Cribbet

Mike Wisniewasi, Cindy Foy, Keith Johnson

Dick & Sandy Manteufel

Dr. Santa Ono, Rachel Fausz

Mary Ronan, Brent Cooper, Judy Aschemoor

Mike Rotgelb, Phillis Dix, Pat Eveslage

Kathy & Richard Wayman, Mary Early

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2014 LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA

Te Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Year of the Horse at its annual New Year Gala, held at the Horseshoe Casino. Keynote speaker Michael Bell, former mayor of Toledo, shared his story of bringing more than $10 million in Chinese investment to his city since 2011.

Louisa & Raymond Luk

Leo Chan, Bob Holden, Shau & Dan Zavon

Jane & Dave Nowiski

Danny Brockdorf, Louisa Luk, Megan Clearkin, Marianne Cafaro

Jing Zhang, Bob Malloy, Ron Reblando

Heather Quinley, Judy Ofce

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Amy & John Ludium

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Michael & Judy Belanger

NYE WITH THE CSO

Te Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra jazzed up their annual New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve gala and concert with a New Orleans-themed extravaganza, co-chaired by Hengameh Nassef and Christianna Stephens. Acclaimed trumpeter Byron Stripling was the guest of honor, delivering Dixieland favorites and a homage to Louis Armstrong accompanied by the CSO.

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L-R, front row: Fiona & Gareth Richards, Jamie Jewell, Jane Kennedy. L-R, back row: Joseph Domenech, Mike Bonnoitt; Rick Kennedy, Adrienne Mann, Robin Smith.

Mike & Kathy Selker, Otis & Lauren Grigsby; Ashraf & Hengameh Nassef, Sam & Mai Salem

L-R, Standing: Charles Dorsey, Jim & Susan Russell, Nicole Dorsey, Kris & Steve Mullin, Mindy McLaughlin-Hinaman & David Hinaman. L-R seated: Lisa & Lou Fender, Ty & Alicia Townsend

Conductor John Morris Russell and guest trumpet soloist Byron Stripling

Tea Tjepkema & Conductor John Morris Russell

Kris & Steve Mullin

Patrick Korb, Shari Einsel

Michael Stephens, Byron Stripling

CSO Board Chair Jim Schwab & Vivian Schwab

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GIRL’S NIGHT OUT

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Guests at Kenzie’s Closet annual Girl’s Night Out event, held at the Hyde Park Country Club, had the opportunity to bid on purses and jewelry with proceeds going to make high school prom dresses and related accessories available to students who can’t aford them so that no young woman in Greater Cincinnati will miss her prom due to fnancial limitations.

Heather Redpath, Peter Frey, Megan Stagnaro

Cindy Ortner, Brynne Coletti, Melissa Burton, Leslie Derrick

Carrie Waide, Elizabeth Orsborn, Sophia Jannace, Caitlin Murphy

Lindsay Reynold, Blair Ritze, Jill Hamblen

Michelle Randall, Jessica Lieberman, Maureen Pippin

Lori Wellinghof, Marsha Ashley

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Sarah Hinton, Debbie Celek

Terry Barnes, Kathleen Carroll

HANDBAGS FOR HOPE

Te Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati raised $45,000 for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and adult literacy programs as a result of its sold out Handbags for Hope event, held at The Cincinnati Club. Ken and Cathy Feldmann served as honorary chairs and Emmywinner Nancy James emceed the event.

Kathy Ciarla, Ken Feidmann, Dan & Kate Feldmann

Annie Schneider, Tami Pandilidis, Debbie Granley

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Alex Driehaus, Taylor Hirth, Diane White

Emily Osborne, Michelle Stephens

Diane Wiesmann, Kris Miller

Shawna Bartish, Meggie Powers, Julie Bartish

Tracy Tekulve, Joan Hastings, Melissa Gerth

Sharon Fortner, Linda Gerth, Sue Ostholthof

RJ Weber, Jenny Trier

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A MOVEABLE FEAST

Photography by Tony Bailey

Highlights among the samplings of jazz, musical theatre, piano, opera, drama, dance and orchestra at the annual A Moveable Feast beneft, presented by the students and faculty of UCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Conservatory of Music, was internationally acclaimed string quartet-in-residence, the Ariel Quartet and the Steel Band Drum. UC alumnus Otto M. Budig, Jr. was honored for his contributions to the arts in Cincinnati.

Jose Mesa, Jen Hutchings, Aly Fermandez, Clint Watson

Derek Marks, Jason Wif

Brian Rubino, Jessica Preteroti

Elizabeth & Tom Mariner, Colleen Phelps

Mariana Demarco, Jillian Conjura, Christine Humback

Jef Tomas, Lori Reed, Peter Courlas, Kent Shaw, Sharon Coole

Ken Jordam, Frances Sheehan

Michael Green, Aly Fernandez

Paige von Hofmann, Rudy Bublitz, Lupe Rojas, Giulia & Gianfranco

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TOUCHDOWN FOR HOPE

Anthony and Dede MuĂąoz served as honorary chairs of the annual Lindner Center of HOPE Touchdown for Hope event, held on Super Bowl Sunday at the Great American Ballpark Champions Club. A total of $130,000 was raised by the more than 400 attendees, which included former Bengals players Ickey Woods and Eric Tomas.

Nate Bennet, Craig & Blake Gustafson, Anne Ryan

Jennie Wade, Jim & Kandace Pandzik

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Katie Casteel, Ashley Robertson, Heather Robertson, Leslie Robertson

Jennifer Pierson, Marc Kiner

Jean & Alvin Crawford

Karen Rooks, Gala Wallmark, Barbara Farmer, Betsy Schmidt

Dr. Paul Keck, DeDe & Anthony MuĂąoz

Tom Hiltz, Craig Lindner, John Lawrence, Madeline McGarey

Carl & Dawn Satterwhite

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INSIDE THE WAVE GALA

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IWC Schafhausen transported numerous celebrities including Kevin Spacey, Susan Sarandon, Ewan McGregor and many other high-profle guests into an underwater world to celebrate the new Aquatimer diver’s watch collection during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva. The highlight of the “Inside the Wave” gala was a performance designed especially for IWC by the Cirque du Soleil, whose artists performed with musical interludes provided by former Supertramp vocalist Roger Hodgson.

Fabian Cancellara, Ewan McGregor and Alexei Nemov perform with Cirque du Soleil

Karolina Kurkova, Nico Rosberg, Adriana Lima

Ewan McGregor

Jose Maria Manzanares

Helen Svedin, Luis Figo

Lewis Hamilton

Jens & Conny Lehrmann

Melanie Laurent

Ronan Keating, Storm Uechtritz

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