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COSMETIC SURGEONS
From the Editor-in-Chief W another school year edging to a close, I’ve been thinking about teachers and the non-academic gifts With they give us. th When I was in seventh grade, I went out for football. I was a chubby kid, but my mom still padded me up like a blocking dummy. I loved the game and gave it the old middle school try, but, frankly, I stank. m Still, my coach (who also was my phys ed teacher) gave me a chance. Or maybe the school had a no-cut policy (remember, I was really bad). No matter which, I practiced a lot and did the best I could. no Coach knew I wasn’t ready to play, so I warmed the bench. But he also was a good coach, and I guess he knew that if I didn’t play at least once that season, it’d make me feel diferently about myself, and gu football, and school. fo So, to help motivate me, he put me in for the last play of the last game of the season. I was shocked, but I was confdent that all my hard work and long practices would pay of. bu On a cold, rainy night in Pittsboro, Jef Cohen got his “Rudy” moment felding an onside kick. Except … well, it didn’t turn out that way. It was more Keystone Cops meet Laurel and Hardy. Ex Te ball came right at me. I put my hands down to scoop it up, heard Coach yell for me to fall on it – and it went right between my legs. Te other team recovered and eventually scored. I blew it, and we lost. an I must have replayed that kick a thousand times in my head. I decided I had to change things. Over the summer, I worked my butt of (fguratively and literally) to be better for the next fall. I pushed myself, lost weight and got in shape. I tried out again, but this time I was ready. Coach saw that I’d put in the time and efort. Still, he pushed me, and I kept pushing myself. Te payof? He played me every game, ofense and defense. We had a winning season. I’d picked myself up, dusted myself of and started all over again. Successfully. Coach Steve Tompson is still there. He’s coached so many kids, starting with all eight of Te Orchard School’s sports teams when he began there. And humble. After winning his 800th basketball game, he nearly had to be dragged onto the court by students to be honored. He’s also the athletic director, to complement the all-important “Coach.” He had seen something in me, and he wanted me to see it, too. I did. I’d set my mind to do something, and I’d done it. My selfconfdence began to bloom. At the end of that eighth-grade season, all the players and their parents came to school for an awards ceremony. Tere was the most valuable player, most valuable ofensive player, most valuable defensive star. Coach spoke briefy about each of the guys and told us how we’d gotten better that year. Ten he said there was one kid who really stood out. Coach said the kid couldn’t play a lick at the beginning of the previous year, but he worked his tail of over the past summer and all season and was the most improved player. He looked straight at me; I looked around, thinking he couldn’t mean me! “Come on up here, Tarzan.” Wait a minute. Te Tarzan I knew was strong and confdent and athletic. Heck, he was Te King of the Jungle. And I’M that guy? I was amazed and proud and felt like I could take on the world. Tat award ceremony has profoundly afected me and my life. And it’s because of one guy, one coach, who helped me believe in myself. Mentors can motivate us to do the things we think we cannot do, to paraphrase Eleanor Roosevelt. Remember that the next time your kid strikes out, trips over a shoelace as she’s driving in for what should have been the winning basket, funks French verb conjugation 101 or just forgets his lines in the school play. Tat’s life. With luck, your kid will have a coach as good as mine. And your child will have you: the most important coach and mentor of all. You can encourage and guide your child any time, any day. How about now?
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Bibliotaph: Gardens of Delight
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Eminent New York landscape designer Edmund Hollander, best known for his work in the Hamptons, reveals how plants can add sensuality, texture, structure, and color to any garden. Edmund Hollander & Anne Raver (writers), Charles Mayer (principal photographer) - Te Good Garden: Te Landscape Architecture of Edmund Hollander Design Hardcover, 320 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com). Credited for being at the forefront of the New Perennial movement and for his work on the High Line in New York City and the Lurie Garden at Millennium Park in Chicago, this book ofers an intimate look at how Hummelo, the personal garden of renowned Dutch garden and landscape designer Piet Oudolf has evolved over the course of three decades in the industry. Noel Kingsbury - Oudolf: Hummelo Hardcover, 400 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
Inspired by the pioneering naturalist Gilbert White, who viewed natural history as the common study of cultural and natural communities, historic landscape consultant and garden conservator Mark Laird unearths forgotten historical data to reveal the complex visual cultures of early modern gardening. Mark Laird - A Natural History of English Gardening - Cloth, 464 pages, Yale University Press (yalepress.yale.edu).
Ofering a peek behind the facade of Parisian homes and into their private urban oases, this beautifully photographed tome highlights eclectic garden designs ranging in size from postage stamp to palatial. Alexandra D'Arnoux & Bruno de Laubadere (writers), Gilles de Chabaneix (photographer) - Private Gardens of Paris Hardcover, 192 pages, Flammarion (rizzolausa.com).
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Green Wine
Wine barrels at Nikolaihof Winery. Photo courtesy of Nikolaihof Wachau.
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
Familie Saahs. Photo courtesy of Nikolaihof Wachau.
I remember trying an organic wine more than 20 years ago. I said to myself, “Does that make a wine not listed as organic inorganic?” How can the earth’s most natural alcoholic beverage be inorganic, when, after all, grapes crushed with the natural yeast on their skin is what makes wine? Trying organic wine and assessing its quality was even more confusing because it simply wasn’t that good. Now two decades later, organic wine presents a totally diferent experience as it relates to quality and protecting the environment. Tere are several types of “green” wine, or wine made through eco-friendly agriculture, including sustainable, organic and biodynamic. Tese three methods of farming grapes are diferent but share two things in common: taking care of the environment and making quality wine. The following paragraphs provide a brief primer on this trio of methods as it relates to vineyards. Sustainable Conventional farming follows a predictable system. It is either time to spray pesticide to prevent a potential problem or mitigate an existing one. Conventional farming has negatives in that it can be harmful to the soil and the environment. Sustainable farming is about using what works best by considering what the vineyard really needs and what is the best way to treat the situation with the environment in mind, not simply resorting to spraying chemicals. Te French phrase lutte raisonée ("reasonable prevention") makes the most sense. Sustainable farming includes taking care of your employees; being socially responsible; recycling; having animal habitats (like installing owl boxes rather than poisons for rodent control); conserving soil, water and energy; and using alternative energy sources, including solar power. Organic Organic may be the easiest to explain. Organic farming prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, as well as chemical-based fertilizers, on or around vineyards. Te vineyard
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Nachtbild Kapelle Gross. Photo courtesy of Nikolaihof Wachau.
owners use natural methods to take care of their vineyards, such as cover crops and compost for fertilizer, and they use approved natural substances to fght vine problems and benefcial insects and birds to control pests. Genetically engineered crops are forbidden. Labeling terms include “made with organic grapes" or "made with organically grown grapes,” and wines labeled with these terms allow low levels of sulftes to be added – less than 100 parts per million – in the completed wine. Wines labeled “organic” may not add sulftes. All wines contain sulftes, as it is a naturally occurring byproduct of fermentation and harmless unless you are hyper-allergic to them. When looking at most non-organic vineyards, you will often see nothing between its rows of vines – a complete monoculture – whereas with organic vineyards one might fnd yellow mustard, birds, insects, hawks and sheep grazing between rows, among other things. Biodynamic Biodynamic farming is a little bit harder to understand, but it is essentially organic taken up a few notches. It follows the philosophy of 1920s Austrian scientist-philosopher Rudolf Stein. Biodynamic manages the farm as a comprehensive ecosystem; it is holistic, selfsustaining and self-regulating. Biodynamic farming utilizes renewable natural methods to reinvigorate the soil and attempts to not deplete the earth’s resources. Planting animal horns filled with herbs and other compost in the vineyard and planning vineyard work according to phases of the moon have left some thinking biodynamic practices are viticulture voodoo, but these practices have been proven to help and improve the vineyard and certainly do no harm. So “green” wine is better for the environment, but does this growing category make better wine? When you talk to most winemakers they will say that wine is made in the vineyard, which speaks to how important the quality and purity of the grapes used to make wine are. You can make great wine from great grapes, but you cannot make great wine from mediocre grapes.
Wind machine at Honig. Photo by Devin Cruz Photography.
It is generally accepted that vines are more balanced and are able to fght issues better because they are healthy and produce more consistent harvests when they are farmed “green.” Longterm costs are similar to conventional farming, despite initial conversion costs being higher. Some wineries may make the change in order make better wine, take care of the environment and/or provide a point of differentiation from a marketing standpoint with organic or biodynamic certifcations, but many wineries do not even list that they produce their wine “green.” Whatever the reason a chosen winemaker chooses to produce “green” wine, they are certainly leaders in a move toward greater sustainability, and we are all the benefactors of it. WHITE GREEN WINES Grüner Veltliner Nikolaihof “Hefeabzug” 2012 (Wachau, Austria) Nikolaihof is one of the oldest wine estates in Austria, dating back to Roman times. Today the Saahs family operates the vineyard in accordance with the regulations of the Demeter Association, one of the strictest control systems of organic agriculture. This Grüner Veltliner is straw/pale yellow, dry and medium-bodied and very crisp with Myer lemon, green apple, white grapefruit and a slight herbaceous tone with copious minerals. It is a refreshingly, delicious wine that goes well with oysters, cheeses and veal and is certifed biodynamic, as listed on the back label. Vernaccia Di San Gimignano “Simone Santini” “Tenuta Le Calcinaie” 2013 (Tuscany, Italy) In 1987, Simone Santini planted 15 acres of organically farmed vernaccia, an ancient white grape variety, at Le Calcinaie, his Tuscan estate near the famous town of San Gimignano. He has since doubled his acres, and the winery is certified organic by ICEA, the Italian Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certifcation. Tis wine is pale yellow with green highlights. Te
Honig Winery. Photo by Devin Cruz Photography.
Honig Cabernet vineyard. Photo by Devin Cruz Photography.
wine is dry, crisp and very linear. Tere are favors of citrus, apples and almonds, all in a compact medium-body that is quite tasty. Try it with roasted chicken and Milanese dishes. Made with organic grapes as listed on the label. RED GREEN WINES Les Baux De Provence Mas de Gourgonnier 2011 (Provence, France) Operated by Nicolas Cartier and his sons, the Mas de Gourgonnier employs biological farming methods, and grapes are harvested by hand. Tis wine is medium-purple with a nice smell of leather, earth, black currants, black cherries and Herbs de Provence. Te wine is dry, with medium tannins and a full body. Try with grilled meats or short ribs. Made with organic grapes as listed on the front label. Monastrell Tarima 2012 (Alicante, Spain) With an opaque purple color, this wine is big and rich with ripe fruit of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Te favors of espresso, spice and licorice are found in this forward wine that is delicious with ovenroasted ribeye. Made with organic grapes as listed on the front label. Cabernet Sauvignon Honig 2012 (Napa Valley, California) Te Honig Vineyard and Winery employs sustainable farming methods such as planting cover crops to nourish the soil; installing owl boxes for rodent control; mechanical tilling in lieu of spraying herbicides; using “snifer dogs” to detect vine mealybug; powering their operations with solar energy; and drip irrigation. Tis Cabernet Sauvignon is dark purple with favors of blackberry, cherry, plum, allspice, vanilla and oak, all in a fullbodied frame with well-integrated tannins. Drinks well now but will improve with a few years of additional aging. Sustainably farmed as listed on the back label.. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Wanderlust Fulflled
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
From left to right: Sailor's Valentines, assembled from shells and stones by seamen for loved ones left at home, are very collectible this 19th Century example made in the Caribbean sold for $1,880 at Garth's. A 19th Century marine compass and mount by American makers sold for $460. Tis monumental ship's clock by the Chelsea Clock Company in Boston fetched a whopping $18,800 at Garth's in 2011.
Few images so capture the spirit of wanderlust, that insatiable passion for travel and adventure, than a ship on the open sea. From the moment the frst oceanic explorers conquered the waves and set sail for new, exotic lands, humanity’s fascination with ships and the wondrous expeditions they represent was set. For some, a daily reminder of the endless possibilities of voyages taken, and those yet to come, surfaces in the form of nautical antiques. A popular subject for artists, paintings of water, ships and harbors generally appeal to a wide audience and command very good prices at auction and in galleries. Grand 19th Century oils on canvas ofer historic touches to traditional decor, while naive, folksy paintings from the same period blend well with a more modern aesthetic. In virtually every medium, across nearly every genre, artists have attempted to visually convey the appeal of open water and the spirit of those who roam it. Infusing your collection with a bit of maritime whimsy need not be limited to art, however. A most distinctive and interesting collecting category, nautical antiques take many forms. Of particular note in the market today are architectural and mechanical salvage items. From ship’s lanterns and portholes to gauges and binnacles, elements reclaimed from shipping vessels are often of a large scale and sophisticated, sleek form that commands a space. Te rarest items are not always the most valuable. For example, portholes of various shapes are found at auction and antique shops - but lack a functional application unless remodeling is in your future. Values hover in the low hundreds. Higher prices are commanded for items that can be installed into a room without hassle, but still remain surprisingly affordable. An impressive standalone binnacle sold at Garth’s a few years ago for just $500. Ship’s clocks and lanterns are incredibly collectible and infnitely useable, appealing to a big audience of buyers. Prices range from $1,500 to $20,000 for choice clocks in wonderful condition, while lanterns are often found for $100 - $500.
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More inconspicuous choices for collectors include items made or used by sailors. Scrimshaw, the carved and engraved keepsakes made from bone or ivory, can be very valuable; but, fakes abound, so buyers should beware and only buy from trusted companies. Sailor’s valentines are a bit more uncommon: constructed from shells, stones and simple wood frames, the sweet and sentimental gifts are a wonderfully charming collectible. Depending upon the intricacy of design, prices hover in the $1500 - $3500 range. Mechanical instruments are vital to success on the sea, and sextants, as one example, are a fascinating category. As interesting as they are attractive, sextants were a key development in oceanic exploration. Garth’s has sold simple models for just over $100, while more complex versions can exceed $1,000. Just a few year’s ago, we were visiting with an antique dealer / friend at the preview party of a high-end antique show in New York City. As we perused his booth, he hurriedly completed the tag on a sailor’s valentine. When we inquired about his sudden excitement, he replied that a well-known American lifestyle maven was just a few booths away, and whispers about her fascination with valentines had made the way to him. She bought every example of the category at the show that day, and set into motion a market shift that is at the crux of supply and demand valuation. Te market for nautical collectibles remains hot today, with no signs of cooling anytime soon. Wanderlust is one of many reasons to embrace nautical antiques and fne art. One of our favorite quotes is “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” In our family, ships, anchors and seascapes are gentle reminders of living life with fortitude and tenacity. Whether you fnd inspiration, motivation or relaxation maritime collectibles surely have a place in every abode. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.
Tis 19th Century painting of the British ship Te Annie Sherewood by William Mitchell, painted in 1869, sold for $3,173 at Garth's.
Te sextant, when combined with a ship's clock, was instrumental in the exploration of the open seas. Tis beautiful English model sold for $875.
So beloved was the acclaimed opera singer, Jenny Lind, that many late 19th Century ship's fgure heads were styled in her image. Tis sweet example sold for $1100 at Garth's. Architectural elements such as these portholes (sold, $150) are a whimsical way to add a nautical fair to interior design.
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Goldencents with Rafael Bejarano aboard wins the $1 Million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile for trainer Leandro Mora and owner W.C. Racing during the 2014 Breeders' Cup World Toroughbred Championships. Photo by Ben Van Hook.
Te Breeders’ Cup Comes Home Lexington’s Keeneland Racecourse to host the prestigious event for the frst time in its 32-year history. Written by Bridget Williams More than 30 years after the late respected horseman John Gaines of Lexington, Kentucky, organized a group of regional horse farm owners to pool funds and stage a national championship horserace, the Breeders' Cup World Championships will make its debut on the hallowed grounds of Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington on October 30 and 31, 2015. Serving as the unofcial end of the thoroughbred racing season, this culmination is marked by 13 championship races, including the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic. “Approximately 70 percent of the horses that will be competing were born and raised within a 50-mile radius of Keeneland, making this homecoming incredibly exciting for fans and owners,” remarked Bill Tomason, president/CEO of Keeneland. Whereas the Kentucky Derby is said to be “Te Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports,” with 20 horses in the running, the Breeders’ Cup encompasses an entire weekend of top-tier racing, attracting 150 of the best horses in the world who qualifed to compete by either winning a Breeders’ Cup Challenge race or earning enough
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points in major races during the year. Will Farish of Lexington’s Lane’s End Farm and chairman of the Executive Committee of the Breeders’ Cup described each race as the equivalent of an all-star game. “Te atmosphere is so dynamic that it’s just incredible,” added Vince Gabbert, vice president of Keeneland. Situated amongst the verdant, rolling hills that defne the heart of Kentucky’s horse country, Keeneland, a National Historic Landmark opened in 1936, is still guided by its founding mission to reinvest profits back into the track, the industry and the community at large through its charitable foundation. As horse racing’s most prestigious and infuential gathering on a global scale, the Breeders' Cup World Championships attracts racing's elite – the best horses, owners, breeders, trainers and jockeys – along with legions of fans who also enjoy a full complement of luxury lifestyle and hospitality events. “Racing has always been a lifestyle experience, but as time has gone on we’ve upped the game in terms of the fan experience,” said Fravel.
Untapable with Rosie Napravnik aboard wins the $2 Million Breeders' Cup Longines Distaf for trainer Steven M. Asmussen and owner Winchell Toroughbreds during the 2014 Breeders' Cup World Toroughbred Championships. Photo by Gary Mook.
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Hootenanny with Lanfrnaco Dettori aboard wins the $1,000,000 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf for trainer Welsey A. Ward and owner Derrik Smith, Michael Tabor & Mrs. John Magnier during the 2014 Breeders' Cup World Toroughbred Championships. Photo by Christy Radecic.
Bobby Flay watching the races at the 2014 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. Photo by Matt Sayles/AP Images.
Chef Masaharu Morimoto at the 2014 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Photo by Matt Sayles/AP Images.
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Main Sequence with John Velazquez aboard wins the $3 Million Breeders' Cup Longines Turf for trainer H. Graham Motion and owner Flaxman Holdings, LTD during the 2014 Breeders' Cup World Toroughbred Championships. Photo by Gary Mook.
Once Keeneland was selected as a host site, a committee comprised of both local leaders and international figures began planning a weeklong festival to engage the entire community in the excitement. KentuckyOne Health is serving as the title sponsor of the Breeders’ Cup Festival, which will take place at venues around Lexington beginning October 25. “Visitors will be able to experience all that’s great about Lexington and the Bluegrass, including its friendly people, who take great pride in the region’s history and legacy of horse breeding and racing,” said Tomason. Taste of the World, a signature Breeders’ Cup event, will be hosted at WinStar Farm. Heavily attended by owners and trainers, celebrity chef and thoroughbred owner Bobby Flay was instrumental in founding the foodie-focused event fve years ago. “Before we go to war on the racetrack, I thought it would be good to break bread the night before,” explained Flay, adding, “Tere’s so much fantastic Southern flavor in Lexington that we will thread all through the event, but other cuisines will be represented as well to reinforce Breeders’ Cup as an international event.” With significantly less permanent seating capacity than past host sites such as Santa Anita, Belmont and Churchill Downs, the 2015 Breeders’ Cup will be the first in its 32-year history to implement an admissions cap. To accommodate the anticipated crowds, the organization has invested $5 million on temporary infrastructure, including VIP chalets in the stretch, a bourbon lounge with a 3,000-person capacity and a luxury
chalet over the paddock area that can accommodate 600 guests. Tese enhancements are in addition to Keeneland’s rigorous and on-going schedule of improvements. Keeneland is the world’s largest thoroughbred auction house, and coinciding with the Breeders’ Cup will be Keeneland’s fall sale, also signifcant on a global scale as no less than 77 horses sold at Keeneland have won 83 Breeders’ Cup races. “Combining the stock sale with the world championships in a community that is all about the horse represents all of the ingredients necessary to make a truly unique experience,” said Tomason. As of press time, tickets sales were proceeding at a blistering pace, with trackside areas, including general admission, sold out for Saturday, October 31, and less than 3,000 trackside tickets remaining for Friday, October 30. Premium tickets and packages with unique food and beverage options and either seating or access to various locales around the track including trackside and saddling paddock luxury chalets, the Entertainment Center and Keene Barn, the Bourbon Lounge, the Sales Pavilion and The Toroughbred Club were available in very limited quantity. When asked if there’s a chance the event will return to Lexington at a future date, Fravel replied enthusiastically by saying, “If ticket sales to date are any indication, we’ll defnitely be back in Kentucky.” For more information on group sales and premium tickets, call 859.514.9428 or email groupsales@breederscup.com. sl slmag.net
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It’s Not Wallpaper
Written by Ruth Crnkovich and Anita Heriot
Many companies purchase art for decorative purposes or for investment. A corporate collection can vary from museumquality fne art to posters. While nationally there are over 1,000 corporations with known art collections, it is unlikely that many of these could achieve the high prices the Lehman collection realized at the 2009 auction at Freeman Brothers in Philadelphia. For example, a Roy Lichtenstein print, titled “I Love Liberty,” fetched $49,000 at auction and was likely purchased at auction earlier by Lehman Brothers at a considerably lower price. To what extent is the sale of the Lehman collection a window into the corporate art world? Most corporations do not realize the actual value of their collection until they need to sell. While the insurance values, which are based on retail gallery prices, refect high prices for the artwork, only the fair market value – auction price – reflects its place as an asset. In fact, many corporate art collections have very little value at auction. Many art consultants, who claim vast years of experience in the art world, purchase fne art that has little to no long-term value. Te principle reason why an art consultant would favor such purchases is that they are able to achieve a much greater fnancial gain from selling the work of living artists, taking as much as 50 percent commission from the artist’s sale price. Also, living artists provide a ready inventory of pieces to choose from. While there is no doubt that many of the artists have talent, the problem is that if the inventory of a corporate art collection is primarily comprised of living artists who have not actively sold at auction, the collection cannot be considered to have any real value as a corporate asset. Additionally, the consultant may also get incentives from certain art dealers for placing works by artists they represent in signifcant corporate collections. While inventory markup is common practice for interior decorators, is it ethical for art consultants? Understanding how art is valued is of utmost importance regardless of who is buying and for whom. Let’s consider how art is valued and when it’s deemed an asset. Art Appraising 101 teaches that there are four diferent values for art at any given time. Te retail value is the price paid for an artwork and is important for
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insurance purposes in the event the art is damaged, stolen or lost. Appraisers are retained to update retail appraisals for insurance purposes. Retail value appraisals refect the highest price in the most immediate market for like, kind and quality in the event of a loss. Te appraisals are meant to cover the cost of buying a similar work of art and any other fees associated with replacing it such as framing, shipping and installation. Retail values do not refect the real value of the art if it were to be sold. For insurance, the Lichtenstein “I Love Liberty” would be valued at $50,000. However, the true value of the asset is the fair market value. Tis refects the price that would be paid for a similar item in the open market. Traditionally, auctions are the best source for information regarding fair market values because those prices are publicly published. Te fair market value refects the price that is “paid by a willing buyer to a willing seller,” both having equal knowledge of the facts and neither being required to act. It behooves the corporation to know the fair market value of the art in their collection to understand if they have an asset or simply an attractive picture. Every piece of art in a corporate collection should have two valuations; the retail value for insurance purposes and a fair market value for asset management. Te fair market value for Lichtenstein’s “I Love Liberty” as of February 2010 is $25,000. Marketable cash value is best described as the “net proceeds” after the sale of the art. It takes into consideration what the fair market value would be: the cost of sales, i.e. auction premiums, shipping costs, photography costs and any other fees associated with the selling of the art. Te current marketable cash value for Lichtenstein’s “I Love Liberty” is $17,000, a diference of $8,000. No corporation wants to think about what happens to the value of their property in a liquidation sale. Te art world shudders at the thought of liquidating corporate art collections. Liquidation values refect the price that a work of art would sell for in the event of a forced sale. Liquidation values are based on the result of too much art to sell and too little time in which to sell it. Wise purchasing practices ensure that art will actually retain value.
What Every Corporation Should Know About the Role of the Art Consultant Art advisors and consultants frequently purchase artwork as an agent on behalf of the corporation. Te purchasing of art for a corporation is shaped by several factors: • • • •
Te interior ofce space. Te products produced by the corporation. Te geographical location of the corporation. Te particular taste and interest of infuential executives in the corporation. • Te connections the art consultant has with particular “working artists.” • Te desire to purchase art as an asset or investment for the company. Too frequently art consultants don’t consider art as an asset of the company, more often favoring the work of local, living artists.
ROY LICHTENSTEIN, "I LOVE LIBERTY", 1982. Color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper. Photo courtesy of Freeman's Auctioneers.
What happens when corporate art consultants behave more like decorators than advisors selling only art that has no real value? Consider contemporary artist Debbie Smith who sells her original abstract watercolors online, at local art fairs and through her local art consultant Betty, who has a decorating business. Debbie paints abstract forms in soothing pastel colors. She has enlisted the help of an excellent framer to make her work stand out. She sells her own paintings at art fairs for $1000-$2000 (unframed). Consultant Betty can sell the same paintings to her corporate clients for $5000 each and keep 50 percent of the proft for herself. Betty can usually sell at least four works to each of her corporate clients. Te retail value for insurance purposes is $20,000 for the four paintings. Fast-forward 10 years. One of the corporations has a new CEO who wants to give the company a new polished look. He plans to sell some of the old art and use those funds to buy new works. Arrangements are made to sell the art at auction, but because there is no active auction record of sales for the artist, the auction house puts a value of $100-$200 each for the watercolors. Only one painting sells and sells for $80. Te other three watercolors did not sell. Te fair market value for
the one painting is $80. The marketable cash value is $64. Unfortunately this circumstance is not an anomaly for the corporation who decides to sell their art inventory at auction. As long as the bulk of the collection is made up of living artists who have not sold at auction, the depreciation in value for the artwork will be substantial. Tere are concrete ways corporations can avoid catastrophic depreciation of their collection. Every corporation with an existing collection should have a fair market appraisal of their pieces. Tis will provide them with a clear understanding of the current value of the work in the auction market. Additionally, the corporation should clearly articulate the overall goals of the art collection to their art consultant. While it is assumed that the art consultant industry has ethical standards for their profession, at this time there is no license necessary to practice. Unlike ofce furniture or wallpaper, fne art is a marketable asset and should be purchased with that goal in mind. Insist that your art consultant purchase works that show your company invests wisely. sl Ruth Crnkovich is a Fine Art Appraiser at President of CRN Fine Art Services. Anita Heriot is Vice President and Head of the Appraisal Department at Samuel T. Freeman & Company.
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Of Note...Outside Interests
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8) Using wood pellets instead of charcoal or gas, at the push of a button, the Rec Tec grill will automatically light and heat to the temperature you have selected, removing the variable of temperature fuctuation that plagues backyard enthusiasts and pit masters alike. Te pellets contain the perfect amount of moisture, which provides humidity in the cooking chamber and prevents foods from drying out ($998; rectecgrills.com).9) Fair Winds 100% polypropylene outdoor rug from Company C ($60-$795; companyc.com). 10) MĂŠridienne from the Komfy collection by Sifas (priced upon request; sifas.com). 11) Te sinuous lines of the Tommy Bahama Home Tres Chic chaise lounge are achieved through the blending of natural teak with brushed stainless steel ($3,000; lexington.com/tommy-bahama). 12) Te series of seven vases in fve colors that comprise Ruutu by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec represent Iittala's frst collaboration with the Bouroullec brothers. Meaning 'diamond' in Finnish, Ruutu is meant to be grouped together in clusters to show of the play of light and color with the glass. A beautiful way to display your summer arrangements. (from $95; iittala.com).
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7) Inspired by the lanterns found on fshing boats, the Santorini collection of outdoor customizable lamps from Marset allows you to create multiple compositions (price upon request; marset. com). 8) Both the FLUX Lounge Chair and FLUX Ring Drink Table from Link Outdoor are constructed of powder coated aluminum and shown in a Bronze Patina fnish. Also available in Bone White, Gunmetal, Silver and Steel (to the trade; linkoutdoor.com). 9) Bronze Chinese lanterns by Erin Sullivan Objects beautifully depict the Chinese character symbolizing "longevity". Available in three sizes (price upon request; esobjects.com). 10) Te indoor/outdoor FollowMe LED lamp from Marset is inspired in form and function by a traditional oil lantern ($245; marset. com/usa). 11) Fifty armchair and ottoman by Dรถgg & Arnved Design Studio for Ligne Roset ( $1,525 & $530; ligne-roset-usa.com).
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Swiss Watch
Te future of motoring on display in Geneva Written by Andre James
Aston Martin Vulcan
Nearly 700,000 motoring enthusiasts streamed through the doors of the 85th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show to get a first glimpse of what’s new and next in the automotive world. All exhibition halls were completely full and a special display presented by Swiss watch manufacturer TAG Heuer highlighted its involvement in motor sports; the watchmaker has been a sponsoring partner of McLaren for three decades. Bastions of high performance motoring – Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren – to name a few, debuted models that nudged the bar even higher, while other respected marques such as BMW, Lexus and Rolls Royce pushed the envelope with technological and accoutrement advances. Te new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider made its European debut alongside the latest Alfa Romeo 4C Coupé. Te Coupé enjoys a number of signifcant changes for 2015, including more standard features and a wider range of options, but it was the Spider that dominated the limelight. Built around an ultra-lightweight carbon fber monocoque, minimal structural enhancements were required to transform Coupé into Spider. New performance features that debuted on the 4C Spider include the optional Akrapovič titanium exhaust 48 slmag.net
system, which is mounted centrally, finished with carbon fiber bezels and offers switchable modes that can be selected depending on the driving environment and driver inclination. Powered by the same, all-aluminum, 240hp, 258lb.-ft., 1750 TBi engine as the Coupé, performance is on par with the hardtop model, with a top speed of 160 mph and a 0-to-60 mph time of less than 4.5 seconds. The global unveiling of the Aston Martin DBX Concept signaled a key change in the brand’s thinking, as CEO Dr. Andy Palmer stated that he has challenged his team to re-evaluate and expand the high luxury GT sector in the years ahead. “Te Geneva show this year marks the frst public signs of a revolution at Aston Martin – a revolution we’re calling ‘Second Century,’” said Palmer. Limited to just 24 examples worldwide, Aston Martin’s new Vulcan, a track-only supercar, will allow its lucky owners the opportunity to precisely tailor their track day experiences through a graduating scale of detailed power and dynamic performance adjustments. Prior to taking delivery of their cars, owners will be ofered the opportunity to take part in an extensive program of intensive track driver training with experienced racers including Le Mans winner Darren Turner.
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept
Styled entirely in-house by the Aston Martin design team led by Chief Creative Ofcer Marek Reichman, and with a design language hinting at the next generation of Aston Martin sports cars, this supercar is powered by the most potent iteration yet of the company’s naturally-aspirated, 7.0-litre, 800-plus bhp V12 engine. Bentley highlighted the future of the brand and its continued dual commitment to luxury and performance with the introduction of the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept, a British interpretation of a high performance two-seater sports car. “Tis is not just a new sports car concept – but the potential of Bentley sports cars – a bold vision for a brand with a bold future,” commented Wolfgang Durheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors. To mark the 10th anniversary of the BMW 1 Series, a revised version of the popular model was revealed with a sportier design both inside and out and from bonnet to the trunk along with technological upgrades and improved fuel efciency. Class defining characteristics such as rear-wheel drive and a 50:50 weight distribution remain unchanged. Te new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer was introduced as the world’s frst premium Multi-Purpose Vehicle – the frst premium
seven-seater with four-wheel drive in the compact segment. Safety and connectivity features of note include Head-Up Display, Adaptive Cruise Control, Park Assistant and Trafc Jam Assistant. Forty years on from the launch of Ferrari’s iconic frst-ever mid-rear-engined V8 Berlinetta, the 308 GTB, the Ferrari 488 GTB opens a new chapter in automotive history with a plethora of patented features that draw extensively on the company’s experience in both Formula One and endurance racing. Te 488 in the car’s moniker indicates the engine’s unitary displacement, while the GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta, a reference to its deep roots in Ferrari history. Power is delivered by a new 3902 cc turbo engine coupled to a seven-gear F1 dual-clutch gearbox featuring Variable Boost Management that optimally distributes torque (a maximum 760 Nm in seventh gear). Patented solutions and innovative features include a blown rear spoiler and a 458 GT-derived aerodynamic underbody with vortex generators. Te Ferrari 488 GTB debuted in a new Rosso Corsa Met livery with black and red technical fabric cabin trim, and in a Grigio Ferro Met livery with black and beige Tradizione leather interior trim. slmag.net
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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Centennial Edition
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Ford Motor Company powered into the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with its most technologically advanced performance model range ever, including the European premiere of the all-new Ford GT supercar, which uses an aerodynamic carbon fber body and fuel-efcient twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine to deliver one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car. “The Ford performance vehicle line-up on show in Geneva stretches from a compact hatch to a supercar, and with 12 models to come through 2020, this promises to be a vintage era for driving enthusiasts,” said Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president Europe, Middle East and Africa. 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of the very frst Lexus, the LS400 saloon. To celebrate this milestone, Lexus challenged ED2, its European design studio, to create a concept of an ultracompact urban 2+2 model. Debuting at Geneva, the LF-SA Concept is a driver-focused vehicle, refecting Lexus’ vision for a future world where technology and virtual experiences are expected to hold more sway and where real driving experience could become the ultimate luxury. Te 2+2 cabin layout gives clear priority to the driver, with a fixed driver’s seat, and adjustable steering wheel and pedals, 50 slmag.net
which brings the vehicle to the driver rather than vice-versa. Te infotainment system includes a hologram-style digital display incorporated in the instrument binnacle and a wide-angle head-up display. After a year of commercial success and recent centennial celebrations, Maserati’s stand portrayed 2015 as a year of consolidation before the launch of its new models. Te brand announced a strengthening of the all-Italian partnership with Ermenegildo Zegna maison of Trivero, with the production launch of a new interior version available as an option beginning in autumn. The Ermenegildo Zegna interior combines Poltrona Frau Leather with 100 percent natural fber Zegna Mulberry Silk inserts on the seats, door panels, roof lining, sunshades and ceiling light fixture. Available in three color variants for the interiors of the Quattroporte and Ghibli saloons, this exclusive outft will be the most exquisite of all Maserati customizations. McLaren’s 675LT made its global debut as the lightest, most powerful and fastest model in the McLaren Super Series, and also the most exclusive: production will be strictly limited to just 500 examples worldwide. At its core is the lightweight carbon
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fiber MonoCell chassis, shared with each model in the Super Series, but in this case both the chassis setup and powertrain are bespoke, with a third of overall parts and components modifed. Porsche’s new 911 GT3 RS was shown equipped with the maximum degree of motorsport technology currently possible in a street-legal 911, but with supreme suitability for everyday driving. Te engine, a 4.0-liter six-cylinder with 500 hp, has the largest displacement and most power of any naturally aspirated power unit with direct fuel injection in the 911 family, capable of accelerating the car from 0-to-62 mph in 3.3 seconds and on to 124 mph in 10.9 seconds. For the frst time, the roof panel is made of magnesium; carbon fber is used for the engine and luggage compartment lids, and other lightweight components are made of alternative materials. Te 911 GT3 RS features the widest tires of any 911 model as standard. Te interior design of the 911 GT3 RS with Alcantara elements is based on the current 911 GT3, with the exception of the sports seats, which are based on the carbon fber “bucket” seats of the 918 Spyder. With the unveiling of Serenity, Rolls-Royce set a new standard in authentic, bespoke luxury motoring. Delivering authentic modern luxury, Serenity reintroduces the fnest of textiles – hand-
woven and hand-painted silk – to create the most opulent interior of any luxury car. “The rear compartment of a Phantom is the most tranquil, beautiful place to be, a place where time and the outside world simply slip past,” said Cherica Haye, a member of the Bespoke Design department. “Tis tranquility made us think of the Oriental tradition where emperors would take to their private gardens to refect in solitude under the blossom trees. We felt it was the perfect representation of tranquility and serenity for a beautiful modern interior from Rolls-Royce.” Te blossom motif on the silk used extensively in the interior is recreated in motherof-pearl marquetry on the rear door cappings, which is laser-cut and hand-applied, petal-by-petal into the wood. At the closing of the 11-day show, its President, Maurice Turrettini, conveyed his satisfaction: “Once again the Geneva International Motor Show has enhanced its image as an outstanding international showroom that brings together not only the largest automobile manufacturers but also provides a stage for smaller constructors, designers, suppliers and preparation specialists.” Te 86th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will take place from March 3-13, 2016. sl slmag.net
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Paradise Perfected From island idler to active adventurer, Laucala Island raises the bar for a luxury lifestyle experience Written by Bridget Williams
Laucala’s fshing grounds are the largest protected fshing area within Fiji.
Laucala Island ruined me. The experience was so unparalleled that throughout the entirety of my stay I was often left pondering the fact that while I felt fully awake, I most certainly must be dreaming. A veritable tropical fantasyland full of architectural, gastronomic, cultural, natural and recreational delights, it will forever be the high water mark by which all of my future travels will invariably be judged. On a map of the world, Laucala appears as a nearly indiscernible spec nearby the small spec that represents Fiji. Tis is not the kind of place someone comes across by happenstance, but if I were to ever get stranded on a three-hour tour, I’d want it to be here. Volcanic in origin, and ringed by a reef that teems with marine life and keeps the waves nearly as gentle as a kitten lapping up a dish of milk, approximately half of this South Pacifc archipelago, a little more than six miles in length and encompassing 3,500 acres, is comprised of unmolested rainforest not unlike what Dutch sailor Abel Tasman would have encountered when he explored these waters in the 17th century. 52 slmag.net
Disembarking in Nadi following a 15-hour fight, I was thrilled to see a Laucala representative who whisked us through customs so that within 20 minutes we were aboard the resort’s own King Air B 200 for the scenic 55-minute fight to paradise. Fijian employees in traditional attire were waiting to serenade us after touching down on the island’s private airstrip, and though weary with jet lag and the extreme time difference, the music, the fresh coconut water, the pervading smell of lemongrass and the call of tropical birds invigorated us enough to power through the afternoon. The resort is positioned on the north end of the island. Billionaire owner Dietrich Mateschitz, co-founder of the Red Bull energy drink company, purchased the island in 2003 from the Forbes family and spared no expense in its development (the late Malcolm Forbes was so enamored with the place that he chose it as his fnal resting spot). A mind-boggling array of infrastructure, which includes bottling the island’s own artisanal water that bubbles forth from underground aquifers, allows the operation to be 85 percent self-sufcient.
Surrounded by opulent green hills, the spacious living areas of the Peninsula Villa are connected by wooden bridges that ofer spectacular views from every angle.
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Plateau Villa with private pool.
Booking into one of Laucala’s 25 one-, two- and threebedroom villas places you among rarefied company: just 500-600 guests are welcomed to the island each year. Approximately 300 staf are present on the island at any given time, regardless of whether there is one guest or the maximum capacity of 80. It’s the perfect opportunity to pretend to be queen for a day (preferably more). Each villa features its own pool, lush tropical garden, and spacious indoor and outdoor areas, along with all food and beverage services, chauffeur, nanny, housekeeping, Tao service, laundry and dry cleaning, and both welcome and farewell gifts. Guests are also offered watersports activities (including a DeepFlight Super Falcon submarine – the only resort in the world to boast of such an amenity), boating/sailing, golf, tennis, horseback riding, 54 slmag.net
hiking, biking, surfng, fshing and diving as part of their stay. “For someone who is actively minded this place is exceptional, but we can also more than adequately cater to those who want to unplug and do nothing,” explained General Manager Andrew Tomson. Driving along the cobblestone paths (all meticulously laid by hand) from the landing strip to our oceanfront villa, I marveled at the Seuss-like architecture, which employs natural materials and modern sensibilities with traditional Fijian building techniques; a cultural center, one of the few traditional villages left in Fiji designed to preserve and showcase local traditions, culture and architecture to guests; and, the most amazing resort pool I’ve ever seen, punctuated by a striking glass cube lap pool that appears to float atop the 60,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool, which is separated from the South Pacifc by a thin stretch of powdery beach.
A striking glass cube lap pool appears to foat atop the 60,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool. Photo by Bridget Williams.
Allow me to be clear: this is no garden-variety all-inclusive resort, and Mateschitz aims to make it one of the top three destinations in the world. Take the food and beverage program for instance. Tere are fve restaurants (ranging from a toes-in-the-sand experience to a gastronomic tour de force one would expect to fnd in a major metro area hotspot), all overseen by afable Executive Chef Anthony Healy, a Brisbane native (the “real” Australia in his words), who has an extensive fne dining background. Having worked on other islands, he was in search of a more land-locked assignment when Laucala came calling with a scenario typically not available to chefs on an island of this size: a plethora of fresh produce and meat. “Tat sealed the deal,” he said. Healy ofers tours of the 240-acre farm and garden, during which the excitement for his craft and its raw ingredients is
certainly palpable. “I love the challenge of trying not to use ingredients if they’re not grown here,” he said. A promised land for foodies from plow to plate, the range of available raw ingredients is staggering: nearly 100 different types of fruits, vegetables, citrus trees and orchids are currently cultivated. While walking around, Healy points out local lemons that certainly won’t win beauty contests but whose intensity of flavor is far superior to their more attractive grocery store counterparts. Tere are 60-80 vanilla plants; wild bananas; Southeast Asian plants such as mangosteen, noni fruit and lychee; and of course lots and lots of coconuts, which are opened and pressed by hand to yield 60-100 liters of milk each week that is used for cooking and in products for the on-site spa. “When in doubt, add coconut milk and cook,” joked Healy.
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Lounge and private pool of the Peninsula Villa.
Situated on Nawi Mountain, Plateau Villas ofer an open air foor plan.
Bathroom in the Plantation Villa.
An expansive greenhouse ensures that flowers are always blooming inside and out when a villa is occupied; the orchid room is a truly beautiful sight to behold. Te island’s cattle are a cross breed of Limousin and Hereford. Four head of Wagyu were recently acquired at a cost of $114k to begin a small-scale breeding operation. Chickens, pigs, “Fiji Fantastic” sheep, turkey, quail and duck are also humanely raised on site, and the bounty of the ocean is all around (succulent lobsters are sourced from the nearby reef break that surrounds the island). An homage to the island’s bounty, the exquisitely plated multicourse extravaganzas Healy offers each evening at the Plantation House are a feast for all of the senses. Chef Healy said that the menu is conceived “spontaneously” each day, so that if you chose to have dinner at that restaurant daily, the experience would be unique each time. Healy calls upon his training in French cooking techniques and “tweaks” them ever so slightly in deference of the tropical climes 56 slmag.net
to keep each course “fresh and light.” “I never get bored because I’m always experimenting,” said Healy, who often consults with the local kitchen staf on the best way to approach unfamiliar ingredients. Awaking with the emerging rays of a glorious sunrise, I padded into the adjacent living pavilion to pour myself a glass of freshly squeezed juice from the assortment available in my stocked refrigerator while a pot of cofee brewed (there were also six diferent kinds of wine, rum, gin, vodka and mixers for those who always contend that it’s happy hour somewhere). Properly caffeinated, I proceeded past the pool deck, where plethora of tropical vegetation was in full-fower, and on to a duo of chaise lounges near the water’s edge. The beach had already been groomed; fresh towels and plush pillows were waiting on each of the lounges – mind you, this is six o’clock in the morning. Fresh from a solid night’s rest, I walked back to the villa to survey the dreamy surroundings. An open-air loggia separated the
Te two-bedroom Overwater Villa appears to foat above the emerald-green lagoon. A large private pool is carved directly into the rocks of the shore. Te 18-hole championship golf course was designed by David McLay Kidd to be minimally disruptive of the natural environment. Photo by Bridget Williams
Te Beach Bar. Photo by Bridget Williams.
bedroom and bathroom from the living area. Tough the overall feeling is quite contemporary, local materials – Sago Palm leaves, Mangrove wood and stems of the fern tree – and traditional building techniques pay homage to Fijian heritage. My favorite room was the bath, a sprawling octagonal-shaped room with stone walls and foor, a soaring vaulted ceiling with a whimsical chandelier, a deep chiseled stone bathtub and toiletries made on-site and presented in small glass vessels. Even more divine was the second stone tub oriented to face the ocean and located in a covered outdoor pavilion just of of the master bath; combined with the nearby platform daybed, the duo provided the ideal elements for an idyll afternoon. Other lodging options in addition to the one-, two- and three-bedroom Plantation, Seagrass and Plateau villas include the exclusive luxury afforded by the one-bedroom Peninsula “Udu” villa, which is perched atop a rock overlooking the ocean
with a pair of infnity clif-edge pools and a staircase down to a beach only accessible by villa guests; the two-bedroom overwater “Wai” villa that boasts a saltwater pool directly carved out of the volcanic rock; and the hilltop “Delana” estate, a three-bedroom house situated on the highest point of the resort with 360° panoramic views. After a breakfast of local fruit and eggs, I made my way to the golf course to see if I could run the paths. My past experience at other resorts has largely been that such a request is frowned upon, but not only was I welcomed to explore, I was asked if I’d like someone to meet me at the halfway point with refreshments! Though Mateschitz is not a golfer, he understands that such an amenity is key to a world class resort, and his main request of Scottish designer David McLay Kidd was to cut down as few trees as possible when building the 18-hole championship course. Not encountering another soul throughout the duration of my run, I slmag.net
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Sunset cruises are available on Laucala's classic sailing yacht, the Rere Ahi.
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All of the horses used for the equestrian program were rescued throughout the Fijian Islands.
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have to say the experience certainly ranked as one of my all-time favorites. Te course follows a spectacular route, up and around natural rock formations, alongside the ocean and into the old plantation and more forested areas. Te range of available activities is extensive; too many even for a type-A person like me to tackle in a week. With the exception of diving and fishing excursions further afield, everything is complementary, including trips on “Amanda,” a Dragon Class sailing boat built in 1965, jet skiing, water skiing and paddle boarding. All guests are entitled to their choice of one 90-minute treatment in the spa from the comprehensive treatment menu of massages, facials, manicure/pedicure, body scrubs and body wraps. Set within the quiet Plateau area of the resort and surrounded by dense tropical vegetation, the area is the epitome of a relaxing oasis. A spa kitchen uses locally grown herbs and flowers to whip up various oils and lotions used in treatments. The sheltered, serene environment staffed by locals whose hearts are as big as their smiles also provides children with endless opportunities to create their own unique memories and experiences,
Lunch at the Beach Bar sourced from the island's own farm. Photo by Bridget Williams.
from all of the aforementioned activities to handicraft classes at the cultural center to cooking classes with Chef Healy, horseback riding and nature hikes. Having enjoyed degustation dinners in the Plantation house and Thai-inspired cuisine at the Seagrass Lounge throughout our stay, and following our evening ritual of saluting the sunset with a creative cocktail at the Rock Lounge, to celebrate our last night on the island in grand fashion we arranged for a beach barbeque to be prepared on the terrace outside our villa. A bounteous feast from land and sea, we didn’t think the night could get any better until a troupe of performers arrived to entertain us with traditional Fijian melodies while we sprawled out by the bonfre set up on the beach and admired the thousands of stars sparkling like diamonds against the jet black sky. I couldn’t help but ponder that the dreamy setting gave the notion of counting my lucky stars a whole new meaning. Rates at Laucala Island begin at $4,200/night for a onebedroom villa for two persons, all-inclusive. For more information or reservations visit laucala.com. sl slmag.net
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Kotur Espey print satin clutch ($495; koturltd.com).
Paul Andrew Neapoli platform sandal ($695; paulandrew.com).
MOFE Rhapsodic shoulder bag ($375; mofeinc.com).
So Pretty Cara Kotter aqua chalcedony Glee stud earrings ($121; sopretty.ca).
Wlid Wild Wedge from Charlotte Olympia ($1,295; us.charlotteolympia.com).
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Dillon sunglasses from Garrett Leight California Optical ($375; garrettleight.com).
Lorenza Gandaglia crocheted bag (price upon request; lorenzagandaglia.com).
Rupert Sanderson 'Cara' sandals ($875; rupertsanderson.com).
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Jill Milan stripped Wianno tote ($250; jillmilan.com).
Leather Boombox tote from Yarnz ($255; yarnz.com).
Swims penny loafer in Regatta/Orange ($159; swims.com).
Clara Kasavina 'Sophia Puf' clutch (price upon request; clarakasavina.com). Zaino bpackpack from TL-180 ($500; tl-180.com).
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 39 (price upon request; rolex.com).
Oliver Peoples Sir O'Malley sunglasses ($510; oliverpeoples.com). Marla Aaron Jewelry lapiz strand with rose gold and silver regular lock (price upon request; marlaaaron.com).
Deepa Gurnani belt ($250; deepagurnanii.com).
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Lee Savage 'Broken Space' clutch (price upon request; leesavage.us.com).
Hampton acetate optical unisex frame with Hampton folding sunglass clip ($285 & $105; garrettleight.com).
Huckleberry LTD Can tab pin in rose gold ($950; huckleberryltd.com). Rebecca Minkof Everywhere Tote ($295; rebeccaminkof.com).
Esarsi AVA sandal (esarsi.com).
Alex Soldier sun cufs (price upon request; alexsoldier.com).
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Hand-painted Opuzen fabrics on the foral chairs and banquette glow in the natural light streaming through the windows lining the penthouse living room.
To many of us fxer-uppers, whether we might be remodeling or redecorating, art represents little more than an afterthought: Something to be worked into an available space once the major decisions have been made or, equally as likely, chosen for its color and compatibility with the dÊcor, regardless of its intrinsic qualities as art. Tis is hardly an attitude exclusive to our times. Long before artists gained cult status in the 19th century, they were perceived primarily as craftsmen – decorators and portraitists whose work existed to serve the purpose of a patron, whether it be the church or a nobleman, not as creators in their own right. Te latter would have been a rare luxury, indeed, and one that most could probably not have aforded.
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For Julie O’Brien and David Stahl, who recently moved a bit further south in Meridian-Kessler into a rambling fat on 40th Street, art occupies a pivotal place in their lives and, as such, is central to the design process and their décor. Each important room (and there are quite a few) is graced by a unique, assertive and attention-getting piece that draws the eye not so much away from everything else but toward itself. It is a home full of focal points. Tere is no clutter and no excess: Every piece has its place and purpose. Furniture and ornaments are carefully arranged, either in concise groupings that complement or contrast, or as standalone pieces to accentuate an angle, a line or a corner. Tere are few curves here; built in the 1960s, this airy, bright penthouse boasts an abundance of verticals and horizontals. Daylight provides sharp contrasts, making the whites lighter and the darks deeper. Te home is U-shaped, which let the couple split it into public and private wings. Te décor in the public spaces refects the asceticism of the ’60s as well as functionality: What O’Brien refers to as “crop circle” moldings on the ceiling hide the wiring for light fxtures and, along with the visible conduits, also provide a sort of decorative motif. Built of concrete, as was typical of its time, the home possesses a noticeable calm, with no street noise or plumbing sounds pervading the silence. From the panoramic windows, you can see all the way to Downtown Indianapolis, but you cannot hear even the street below. Nationally renowned, with ofces in Indianapolis and Chicago, O’Brien spends about one third of her time on the road. In fact, we caught her just before a trip to Jackson Hole, Wyo., and then again while she was on the road to Chicago. With such hectic schedules and so much travel, O’Brien and Stahl, himself a successful graphic artist, decided to uproot themselves from their much-loved Meridian Street residence and move to a somewhat less maintenance-intensive abode a bit closer to the city center.
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Te dining area ofers a feast for the visual senses: Mix-and-matched fabrics from Opuzen and Jim Tompson line Peter Alexander chairs as a barrage of Wendy Franklin’s colors mingle in harmony on a nearby wall.
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A crisp, yet inviting environment welcomes visitors to O’Brien and Stahl’s Meridian-Kessler fat. Te couch is fanked by Lois Templeton’s artwork on the left and Duane Stahl’s to the right. Phillipe Starck’s corner lamp adds height - and a touch of mid-century sci-f.
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An antique Tai rice pantry took on a new life as a guest room wardrobe after O’Brien found it in a New York antiques store. Te silk and wool rug is by Tufenkian.
An heirloom Italian-styled desk in the dressing room traces back to O’Brien’s maternal grandmother. Te Kreiss chaise lined in Gretchen Bellinger and Jim Tompson fabrics overlooks a Victorian-era ventilation grill restored by Stahl. O’Brien designed the mirror; a Sam Sartorius hangs to the right.
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An oil painting by New York’s Tess Michalik accompanies an ampersand-inlaid ash tabletop capping the base of Stahl’s original drafting table (retooling assistance Matthew Osborn of Osborn Design & Craft).
Through the years she has built a strong reputation for her ability to empathize with customers and put them at ease. “When I’m with a client, I’m very aware of their feelings,” explains the designer. “I want to make them feel comfortable and to project who they are. Tey’re looking for a certain comfort level.” When it comes to designing for herself, O’Brien says, she adopts a slightly diferent approach than she might with a paying client. She very much knows what she wants and is not hesitant to express herself. “I feel like I can go a lot further, because I feel so strongly in art and in its importance. With many clients, art is something we usually do at the end. I live with art, so art forms a central part of what I do for myself.” In addition to contemporary pieces by local artists such as Wendy Franklin, who works in sculptured fbers, and New York’s Tess Michalik, who created the massive oil that hangs on the living room wall, O’Brien and Stahl have repurposed a number of striking pieces that populate the fat’s eclectic landscape. A table just of the entryway began as one of David’s drafting tables and has become a focal point, reimagined and reworked by Matthew Osborn of Osborn Design & Craft. Likewise, a Victorian cold air return from a presumably rather large building has been restored and become an elegant occasional table. In a guest room, a massive and unusual old rice storage cabinet from Tailand has been converted into a wardrobe. It is hard to ignore.
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A chandelier by Chicago’s Lightology sparkles in the couple’s master bedroom; Robert Kuo’s lamps add to the efect. Cozy touches include Ann Gish bedding and a Tibetan wool area rug by Tufenkian.
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Te Ligne Roset lacquered table posses elegance and functionality under the illumination of a handmade Italian crystal chandelier.
Troughout the home, the feel is contemporary yet timeless. A dining table by Ligne Roset is elegant in its straightforward functionality, harmonizing seamlessly with the room’s clean ’60s lines. A tripod foor lamp by Philippe Starck possesses a mid-century sci-f feel but feels completely at home in the living area. Although passionately connected to a number of her art pieces, O’Brien is not particularly attached to stuff for stuff ’s sake. For this gifted designer, collecting objects is part of the creative process and an expression of a unique personal vision. sl
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STEAKS & BUSINESS S S S S I Z Z L E Ruth’s Chris sets of explosion in customers with its move to Ironworks and expansion Written by Neil Charles Photography by Kelley Jordan Broiled at a searing 1,800 degrees, and served on ceramic plates, Ruth’s Chris Steak House steaks sizzle and pop as they are walked through the room, tempting other diners with their sounds and aromas all the way to the table. All the way to the table, that is, providing the table is less than 22 seconds from the kitchen, which is about as long as the famous sizzle lasts. At Indy’s newest Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the largest in the world at almost 19,000 square feet, getting the steak to the most distant diner while still audibly cooking was a major consideration in the restaurant’s layout. According to operating partner Ryan Craig, even on a busy night, no table is out of reach of the sizzle. Relocating the restaurant from its longtime home near 96th Street and Keystone Avenue to the new Ironworks development blocks south represented both a pragmatic move and a sound business decision for franchise owner Larry Griggers. Te former building’s lease was expiring, the location needed a face-lift, and the old place could no longer accommodate the burgeoning clientele that management knew was out there waiting. In the years since the restaurant’s opening, commerce around 86th Street and Keystone had exploded, and the 86th Street corridor had become a destination for expense-account entertainment.
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For Griggers (who has four other Ruth’s Chris restaurants to his name, as well as Another Broken Egg Café), the decision to build a new location, right in the heart of the action, was not especially difcult. “We can now ofer banquets for up to 250 people, and we have tripled our customer count,” he explains. There is now seating for 500, and five private dining rooms are geared to accommodate any function, large or small. Te new patio, which runs along the east side of the building, starts to fll up immediately after work and the fun doesn’t stop until closing time at 11 p.m. Within weeks of opening in late August 2014, business had tripled, in large part due to a massive infux of new customers. For diners who, for whatever reason, had been reluctant to venture north of 86th Street’s invisible fence, this spacious, bustling, thoroughly contemporary steak house is now within easy reach.
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Bringing Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Indianapolis in the frst place was no mean feat. With 40 franchises already in operation by the early 1990s, founder Ruth Fertel was reluctant to open another, but she gave Griggers a list of 29 cities she believed would be the best candidates for a new operation. Hardly perceived as a fne-dining destination at the time, Indianapolis was not on that list. Convinced that the fy-over metropolis possessed the right demographics and wherewithal to support a high-end steak restaurant, he compiled studies and reports during the next two years, fnally coming up with the perfect location and a persuasive argument. The rest is history. When the restaurant opened, its sales volume moved straight to the top of the charts, just behind New York. Griggers added a Downtown location in 1996 and has never looked back.
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Although the dining room menu is still mostly corporate-mandated for consistency’s sake, chefs are given some room to explore locally sourced options, such as Indiana-raised Berkshire pork chops, smoked in-house on the chain’s only smoker, or items from Indy’s own Smoking Goose Meatery. Te bar menu is where the inventiveness is clear, however, and here you can try signature dishes such as fried oysters or lobster voodoo. Craig explains: “Chefs really want to get creative, which is why we have our featured chef ’s page. Our bar items are not seen on other corporate menus, and we change it round quite a bit. We also attract excellent chefs because we have a huge catering business.”
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While the menu is undergoing a welcome diversifcation into locally sourced and seasonal items, loyal customers can rest assured that traditional items, which made this iconic restaurant famous, will remain unchanged. A bone-in ribeye is still succulent and tender, seared to a caramelized perfection; the lamb chops remain a personal favorite; and the roasted chicken breast, stufed with herb butter, is just right for those with a lighter appetite. After many years on the menu, best sellers still include the barbecue shrimp, inspired by the restaurant’s New Orleans start; and the immortal oysters Rockefeller, still the best in town. A chocolate mousse cheesecake, which was one of Ruth’s original desserts and a favorite of hers, has all but disappeared from the rest of the chain but remains a frm favorite here, as does a local recipe for the carrot cake. Among the several elements retained by popular demand from the 96th Street location is the rose-tinted travertine bar, whose soft pink glow under the room’s gentle lighting, in the words of Griggers, “Just makes you look better.” If a visit to Ruth’s Chris Steak House Northside at Ironworks is in your plans, we wholeheartedly suggest taking a signature cocktail at the island bar, where the low ceiling contributes to the welcoming atmosphere and people watching is de rigueur. sl Ruth’s Chris Steak House Northside at Ironworks is at 2727 E. 86th St., 844.1155. Te lounge is open from 4 p.m. daily. Te restaurant is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Tursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.ruthschrisindy.com/northside/.
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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S INDIANA BUSINESS HALL OF FAME
Junior Achievement’s 27th Annual Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame was held Feb.19 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Te co-chairs were JA supporters and community volunteers Dave and Kathy Lindsey. With more than 500 guests attending, JA inducted four Laureates: Martha Hoover, Andy Mohr, Scott Molander and Bill Shrewsberry. JA students participated in the event, which included videos highlighting the Laureates’ accomplishments.
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REV KICKOFF PARTY
Reis-Nichols Jewelers hosted a special kickof to celebrate Rev. Methodist Health Foundation supporters joined honorary chair and IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud, as well as event co-chairs Gary Brackett and Julie Davis, on Feb. 17. Guests enjoyed music by DJ Lockstar, tastings from Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Sun King Brewing, plus bourbons. Rev will be May 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway; visit revindy.org.
Jonathan Sharp, Kevin Hipskind, Brett Hughes
Steve Hamilton, Keith Norwalk
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Dana Shank, Michael Ault, Isabelle Cohen, Dawn Howard
Simon Pagenaud, Jonathan Curtright
Katherine and Ryan Nagy
Lynda Goeke, Don Katz
Julie and Rick Davis, Kevin Armstrong
Josh Plank, Gary Brackett, BJ Nichols
Marty Hawkins, Ed Warrington
Mamon Powers, Steve and Mary Jo Alonso
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BREBEUF BISTRO
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School went “old school” for its largest annual fundraiser, Brebeuf Bistro on Feb. 28. Tis year’s theme was a throwback prom, with parents, community partners and friends dancing to hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s, sampling spiked punch and pinning on boutonnieres and corsages. Live and silent auctions included experience packages and unique items.
John Hammond, Rosane and Leo Zelmanovitz, Diana Hamilton
Julie Arnold, Keira Amstutz, Chase Mulholland
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Ramesh and Vaneeta Kumar
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Todd and Denise Holder, Julie Bowen
Jim and Christy Null
Celeste and Derrick Burks
Richard Horn, Stephen Taylor
Michael and Lori Robbins, Alyson and Wayne Heller
Kevin and Kim Speer, Lorna and Andy Mohr, Jack Dennis S.J., Caroline and Greg Kroot
Beth and John Moorin, Sheldon and Debra Weiss
Jill and John McKenzie, Kevin and Jenny Niceley
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ELEGANT VINTAGES INTERNATIONAL WINE AUCTION
Coveted wines from around the world were the centerpiece of the Indianapolis Zoo’s Elegant Vintages International Wine Auction. More than 250 connoisseurs attended the 17th annual event sponsored by Turkle & Associates March 14 at Downtown’s Conrad Indianapolis. Internationally renowned wine auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski presided; the most sought-after lot was a rare 1947 Cheval Blanc that sold for $11,500. Te auction supports animal conservation and raised an astounding $260,000.
Veso and Becky Lukovic, Betsy and Greg Wallis
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Pamela Steed, Peter Furno
Holly Banta
Mark Gromski, Kiersten Kamman
Christine Davis, Tom Santelli
Austin Sanders, Jana Harris
Bobbi Eline, Natalie Winters
Jaime and Stan Harper
Courtney Shafer, Don Woodley
Rick Weber, Bethann Kendall
Denise and Richard Shockley
Missy Davis, Michelle Harrell
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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE, CREATING LEADERS GALA
More than 1,600 individuals gathered to honor innovators and pacesetters who are leaders in the Marian University and greater Indianapolis communities. Tose honored Oct. 17 at Downtown’s JW Marriott Indianapolis were Philip and Teresa Carson (’81 and ’80, respectively), the Drew Family, Lois and Sidney Eskenazi and John Purcell (’74). Marian also announced it had raised nearly $14 million for programs and scholarships.
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Bob and Maryanne Huntington
Carie Drew, John Drew, Marylin Drew
Nichole Ellis, John Purcell, Dan Elsener
LaNier Echols, Lois and Sid Eskenazi, Dan Elsener
Sally Baker, Bill and Jane Drew, Dan Elsener, Dan Drew, Clare Drew-Young, Phil Drew, Ellie Young
Tori Kincaid, Michael Schrader, Amber Ferrari, Katie Bradley, Maggie Kucik
Kellen Drew, Bill Drew, Emma Drew, Claire Drew
Katie Bradley, Andria Richardson, Lexi Elsener
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“YOU ARE THERE: THAT AYRES LOOK”
Te Indiana Historical Society welcomed more than 350 people for “An Evening at Ayres” on March 13 at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. Te event was an exclusive preview for the newest exhibit, “You Are Tere: Tat Ayres Look.” Guests got to taste Ayres-inspired cuisine and see a fashion show featuring eight former Ayres models in fashions from Worth New York and jewelry from Aronstam Fine Jewelers.
Nancy Ayres, Jay Williams
Cotton Hanley, Dan Evans, David Kenny
Tony Nickollof, Wanda Fortune
Barb and Jim Padgett
Ruth Patterson, Kevin Patterson
Gretchen Rogers
Lorene Burkhart
Murvin and Linda Enders
Elizabeth Boulet, Rita Spalding
Liz Taylor
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Linda Lucas, Claudia Ryan, Jim Shook
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DINING IN THE DARK
Te Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation hosted its sixth annual Dining in the Dark at JW Marriott Indianapolis. Te sold-out March 28 event brought Hollywood’s glitz and glamour to Indianapolis and drew a record crowd of more than 700 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bosma Enterprises. Te evening raised more than $100,000 for critical programs for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Raquel and Steve Crider
Rhonda Garrison, Lise Pace
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Paul and Della Pavey, Larry and Viki Robison
Ryan and Heather Allen
Jodi Schultz, Morris Virgil
Christopher and Dennis Fogle
Dennis and Timathy Mills, Tekiah Tunstall
Karen and Alan Hux
Lou Moneymaker, Cheryl Bosma, Joy and W.T. Shugart
Brian Bosma, Tony Stephens, Todd Rokita, Lou Moneymaker, Bart Book
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CELEBRATING INDIANA UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL PAST TO PRESENT
Less than 100 days after forming, Te Kevin Ferrell Foundation hosted about 125 IU basketball loyalists at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Northside at Ironworks. Among former players attending was Victor Oladipo of the Orlando Magic, this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest runner-up. Larra Overton of Fox59 emceed; Special Olympics gold medalist Andrew Peterson gave a riveting keynote March 9. To learn more, visit kevinferrellkares.org.
Brent Black, Bill Salin, Kent Miller, Doug Fields
Darren Smith, Jayna Ward
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Phil Caldwell, Jason Lewis, Mark Lambert
Amy Souers, Victor Oladipo
Julie Souers, Leslie Teofanis
Andrew Peterson, Kevin Ferrell
John Pritchett, Aaron Busse, Paul Murans
Barry Wood, Greg Grahm, Nick Frain
William Cummings, Cassy Malson, John Cummings
Jack Keck, Jamie Browning
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THE ROARING TWENTIES AT CLUB DAMAR
It was 1920s fashion for 280 guests at The Damar Guild’s gala, “The Roaring Twenties at Club Damar.” The March 7 event included the Damar Charter Academy Choir and a preview of the documentary, “Children of the Dumping Ground.” It highlights the outcomes of a young man helped by Damar and is expected to show at Heartland and Sprout flm festivals this year. Te evening at Wyndham Indianapolis West raised more than $68,000.
Rick and Beverly Markof
Duane and Joan Buell
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Gary and Susan Melton, John and Carol Mays, Chuck Cornett, Jennifer and Craig Melton
Barbara Belt, Amber Fields
Keith and Jinny Petrofsky
L’America Brown, Melissa Tugsal
Jodi and Jim Dalton, John Ehrmann, Kathy Sax
Carolyn and Trevor Mangozhe, Miles Tompson, Summer Noren, Jimmie and Shartisha Ellison
Jessica Kramer, Bryn Nicholes, Kari Elbert
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AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION
Te Independence Academy of Indiana hosted its frst gala at the Lucas Estate in Carmel. Guests enjoyed a night of casino gaming, dinner, music, cocktails and silent and live auctions. Appearing at the March 27 evening were co-chair and retired NBA player Eddie Gill, retired Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett and Ken Dilger, NBA Hall of Famer Mel Daniels, former Cincinnati Bengal Dhani Jones and TV meteorologist and emcee Angela Buchman.
Dan and Susan Levay, Holly and Chris Simon
John and Laura Wildern, Jennifer Faison
Paul and Sheri Sapper, Debbie and Paul Henderson
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Deddrick Faison, Kaki and Wade Garard
Angela and Eddie White, Terina Perry
Jesse Wechter, Taylor Archibald
Amber Shady, Kelby Hicks
Heather Pirowski, Kia Jones, Keana Parquet, Kelby Hicks, Amanda Vipperman
Darnell Hillman, David Craig, Mel Daniels, Bob Netolicky
Jason Spells, Kia Jones, Gary Brackett, Jodie Balber, Ann Marie Deets, Naomi Pescovitz
Melanie and Jarred Kingsley, Norma and John Reeder
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CULVER CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB MATCH AND BRUNCH
Te Culver Club of South Florida hosted an alumni brunch and polo event March 29 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. More than 30 South Florida alumni and supporters enjoyed a lavish brunch, Escada fashion show and exciting 25-goal international polo match in which Lechuza Caracas bested Alegria Assist Card in overtime. Culver is nationally renowned for its equestrian focus, which includes a horsemanship department.
Will Kahn, Rebecca Rogalski, Georgina Bloomberg, Daniel Wingate
Anne and Kimmo Kemppi, Virpi and Jyri Myller, Jyrki and Saarra Salminen
Bottom row, lef to right: Rose Espittia, Laura Stokes-Greene, Noela Rodriguez, Alicia Hager Top row, lef to right: Lauren Dodd, Kaylin Kaggi, Marilynn and Marc Deluca, Erica Dufresne
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Mac, Angel and Marc Chernof
Jef and Becky Honzik, Enrique and Malena Senior
Linsey Walters, Jef Desich, Jef Desich Jr., Dick Desich
Hector De La Canal Jr., Teresa and Hector De La Canal
Juliana, Karen and Chad Garcia
Alejandro Lamberti, Julian Mannix, Victor Vargas, Gillian Johnston, Camilo Bautista, John Wash
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