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I think all parents struggle with how to protect their kids from life’s crueler truths without excessively coddling them. My wife, Jen, and I faced an issue recently that has me pondering this particular parenting dilemma. The health of our beloved old dog, Emmy, failed suddenly one Friday night. We had come home from dinner at friends and she wasn't herself. Our tiny pomapoo seemed frightened and disorientated. She was walking in circles and visibly trembling. We didn't know what to think: stroke, seizure, heart attack? We couldn't calm her down or comfort her. Surely something happened while we were gone. When there’s a crisis in the family, even the most reasonable parents can differ about how much their offspring need to know, and what they ought to be insulated from. Sometimes the adults would like a bit of time and space to process what they’re grappling with before helping their kids deal with the situation. But life’s problems are one of the best tools for preparing adolescents to be grownups. People of my generation were routinely spared some of the less palatable facts of life. Why, I’m not exactly sure. Maybe our parents had lived through so much they felt the need to shield their children from some of life’s harder lessons, hanging on to the kind of optimism that made this country great in the first place. Maybe they just didn’t see the reason for dragging us down when they didn’t have to. When I was about 10, a tornado came close to our house. My father—a remarkable, unstoppable man—ushered my mother, my little sister and me into a closet and calmly reassured us that the storm would pass over. It was wonderful to hear, of course, but I was mightily confused the next day when I spotted shingles ripped from the roof by...the tornado. Jen and I have discussed how to handle life’s tornadoes over the years. We’ve brought the kids into the real world when it’s been age-appropriate. Our adorable dog gave us another one of those opportunities that Friday night. Emmy, who ordinarily slept most of the day and crashed hard on our bed at night, barely slept. She sat up, shaking. We found out later from the vet that she was in excruciating pain. We knew this tornado was going to hit, hard and fast. Jen and I chose to protect our children, by making the decision to put Emmy down. But we weren't going to mislead them. We decided that the four of us would go together when the inevitable time came that next morning. At Broad Ripple Animal Clinic, I told the kids that any of the four of us were free to leave the room if we wanted to. Ultimately, no one did. I don't think there's a right or wrong. As parents and adults, we need to make those calls and do what’s best for our own families. Jen and I have raised two pretty bright children who we're very proud of. And to us, this decision felt right. After all, we want our kids to be ready when those tornadoes come.
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David Brown Automotive drew inspiration from the 1960s for its newest 21st century Grand Tourer. Written by Andre James Among the belles of the ball at the Geneva International Motor Show this past March was the latest creation from David Brown Automotive: the Speedback Silverstone Edition. The unveiling of the Grand Tourer, whose design takes cues from both the dawn of the jet age and classic racers from the 1960s, was timed with the one-year anniversary of David Brown Automotive’s relocation of its headquarters and coachbuilding facility to the historic Silverstone racing venue in the UK. British businessman David Brown founded his eponymous automotive company in Coventry in 2013, announcing its first model—Speedback GT—in March 2014. Three years later,
the company relocated to a new 18,000-square-foot facility in Silverstone, which is home to the British Grand Prix. Since then, each new release has followed a similar modus operandi: taking classic, timeless and elegant looks that hearken to prior decades and reimagining them with state-of-the-art engineering, production methods and performance and safety features. “Ever since David Brown Automotive relocated to Silverstone, we have wanted to mark the significance of the circuit’s aeronautical and motorsport heritage,” said Brown. “Speedback Silverstone Edition addresses our ambition on every level, as a visually stunning Grand Tourer and the most performance-focused model we have ever made.” slmag.net
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Approximately 8,000 painstaking man hours go into the build of each vehicle, and great care is taken to use predominantly British-sourced premium materials. The streamlined handcrafted aluminum body of the Speedback Silverstone Edition is defined by extended side skirts, a front spoiler and enhanced rear diffuser. Larger side vents, distinguished by limited edition Silverstone details, give a nod to the performance-enhanced powertrain inside. Jet-inspired exhaust tips are akin to exclamation points as they compound the race-tuned engine notes. Adding to the car’s classic racer profile are forged 20-inch ‘Afterburner’ alloy wheels, a bespoke signature pattern grill fitted with twin LED auxiliary driving lamps, dark ceramic LED technical headlamps and clear lens taillights. Representing the most performance-oriented car produced by David Brown Automotive to date, the Grand Tourer’s 5.0liter twin-scroll supercharged V8 engine delivers 601hp, capable of propelling the car from 0-60mph in 4.2-seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155mph. The powertrain is mated to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission, with drive delivered through the rear wheels for assured sports handling. An upgraded
suspension system, a fully automated Dynamic Stability Control system, performance brakes and active rear differential enhance the dynamic driving experience without sacrificing comfort or aesthetic refinement. An abundance of ‘Antique’ and ‘Ebony’ leather inside the cockpit is bound by contrasting tan stitching and mated with Kvadrat ‘Remix’ premium fabric to add a touch of aeronautical emphasis. Other high-end finishes include scorched ‘Ebony Macassar’ wood veneer on the dashboard and a leather and Alcantara steering wheel. The two-seater configuration allows for rear luggage stowage in place of rear seats. Heated and adjustable sports seats are embroidered with a Silverstone Circuit outline. Aeronautical-inspired speedometer and tachometer dials near a fully integrated infotainment system represent one of many instances where past and present meld in perfect harmony. Production of the Speedback Silverstone Edition will be limited to 10 built-to-order cars, priced from £620,000.00 GBP (approximately $870,000). For more information, visit davidbrownautomotive.com. sl
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Clockwise from top left: Horse head handle glass Pimms jug from At Home in the Country ($175; athomeinthecountry.co.uk), Artisani horse head wall hanging ($275; artisani.com), Horse 3 ceramic vase from VG New Trend (price upon request; vgnewtrend.it), Cheval cocktail table from Jonathan Adler ($1,099; jonathanadler.com), Life-size Moooi horse lamp by Front (price upon request; moooi.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Sophie Allport horse napkins ($20/4; sophiealport.com), Polo helmet wine cooler from Annabel James ($150; annabeljames.co.uk), Handcrafted wine glass by Frare Lavorazioni Artistiche ($560; artemest.com), Dartagnan stool with saddle leather seat from Haymann Editions (price upon request; haymanneditions.com), Peterhof hand-painted miniature rocking horse (peterhofparis.com), Oly Studio Kedan stool (price upon request; olystudio.com), Equestrian cushion cover by Hanbel & Monpas (hanbel.com), Horse and rider invitation set from Chase and Wonder ($25/10; chaseandwonder.com)
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Bibliotaph... Horsepower
Compiled by Victoria Chase The ultimate off-roader, the Land Rover Defender is recognized around the globe as an icon of British engineering. Landy fans and petrol-heads alike will enjoy this highly illustrated collection of classic and limited edition models, beginning with its first iteration as a utility vehicle in 1948 and onward to 21st century special editions. Mike Gould - Defender: Land Rover's Legendary Off-Roader - hardcover, 160 pages, Aurum Press (quartoknows.com)
The icons of muscle car art—including Camaro and Chevelle SS, the Hemi and 440-6 ’Cuda, Challenger, Roadrunner, Super Bee, GTX, Super Bird, Daytona Charger, Super Cobra Jet and Boss Mustang, Talladega Torino, Buick GSX and W30 Oldsmobile 442, and AMX Javelin—are all included in this lavishly illustrated volume. Each example is described in a detailed essay followed by a gallery of portraits and special gatefold presentations that capture the art of the muscle car at its finest. David Newhardt (author), Peter Harholdt (photographer) The Art of the Muscle Car - hardcover, 240 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknows.com)
Beauty, performance, racing success, exclusivity and Italian flair combine to make Ferrari one of the world's most iconic carmakers. This book offers Ferrari owners and fans an engaging and comprehensive history of Maranello's extensive sports car range, highlighted by gorgeous photography and fascinating images from Ferrari's historic archive. Dennis Adler - Ferrari: 70 Years - hardcover, 320 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknows.com)
All of the cars featured in this elegant book attained auction prices in excess of $1,000,000, making them the most desired (and expensive) cars in the world. Photographed by Simon Clay, vibrant images are accompanied by informative text that gives the reader the specs, history and other fascinating details of these dream vehicles. Martin Derrick (author), Simon Clay (photographer) - Million Dollar Classics: The World's Most Expensive Dream Cars hardcover, 192 pages, Chartwell Books (quartoknows.com)
Automotive writer and photographer Dennis Adler details the early career of Ferdinand Porsche, supported by stunning images of the first Gmünd coupe, the 356, and the timeless 911, among others, to relay the full story of the iconic German sports car. Dennis Adler - Porsche: The Classic Era - hardcover, 304 pages, Motorbooks (quartoknow.com)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books For photographer Mary McCartney's largest work to date, she chose to focus her camera singularly on the extraordinary beauty of a white stallion, Alejandro, captured in the bucolic countryside of Sussex, where she grew up. Mary McCartney - The White Horse - hardcover, 200 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)
Taking each of the four key sporting attributes—athleticism, speed, agility and endurance— veteran journalist Nicola Swinney explores how these essential characteristics inform performance across a diverse range of equestrian pursuits. Using examples from dressage, polo, snow sports, reigning and others, she demonstrates how the horse and rider work as one to achieve sporting success. Nicole Jane Swinney - The Sporting Horse: In Pursuit of Equine Excellence - hardcover, 224 pages, White Lion Publishing (quartoknows.com)
The first known book of its kind, image-driven chapters are dedicated to equestrian architecture that incorporates scientific principles and sound design to promote the health and safety of horses. John Blackburn, Beth Herman - Health Stables by Design: A Common Sense Approach to the Health and Safety of Horses - hardcover, 160 pages, Images Publishing Group (imagespublishing.com)
Elwin Hartley Edwards, who edited Riding magazine for 18 years and is the author of more than 30 books on horses and horsemanship, compiled this comprehensive photographic guide to more than 150 horse and pony breeds and types from around the world. Elwin Hartley Edwards - The Horse Encyclopedia - hardcover, 360 pages, DK Press (penguinrandomhouse.com)
Compiled from photographs taken by Anouk Masson Krantz over a span of 10 years, this book provides a visually stunning record of both the landscape and the wild horses of Cumberland Island. Anouk Masson Krantz - Wild Horses of Cumberland Island - hardcover, 240 pages, Images Publishing (imagespublishing.com)
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Sip and savor in the sand at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by World Red Eye Based on my recent experience at the five-day spectacle that comprises the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival, getting a beach-ready body will take on an entirely different meaning should I return to Miami for the 2019 rendition. After sipping, snacking and savoring my way through everything from tater tots to truffles, there was still so much left on the table, both literally and figuratively, that I’ve resolved to “train” for next year’s event so that I won’t miss a bite! Founded 17 years ago by Florida native Lee Brian Schrager, who is also Senior Vice President of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the festival has continued to grow and attract some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. United under the theme of EAT-DRINKEDUCATE, in 2018 there were nearly 100 different events staged all over South Beach and beyond, drawing an estimated 70,000 visitors, along with 350 participating chefs, wine makers and food professionals from around the world. Dog lovers, day drinkers, late-night snackers, vegetarians, carnivores, fitness enthusiasts, fashionistas and everyone in between could find at least one event that spoke to their palate. 40 slmag.net
For our inaugural visit, we went big, primarily participating in marquee events held under massive oceanfront tents erected directly in the South Beach sand. We kicked off the weekend with a tasty tour of Italy via the Italian Bites on the Beach event, hosted by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. After stuffing ourselves silly at tasting stations presented by 30 local and national chefs, and imbibing a few Aperol Spritz, we attempted to burn as many calories as possible by dancing to a live performance by multi-platinum and Grammy nominated group Smash Mouth. The following afternoon, we made our way to another massive tented village a little further down the beach to partake of the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid Culinary Demonstrations. There was a dizzying array of offerings: pours from more than 80 of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits suppliers along with bites from more than 50 restaurants from across South Florida. Popular local DJs provided an upbeat background for the revelers.
Christina Dampman & Gabrielle Pearson at Wine Spectator's Best of the Best event
Guy Fieri and Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager at Heineken Light Burger Bash
Belvedere Vodka at the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village
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Wine Spectator's Best of the Best at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Entrance to the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village
Laura Padrino at Wine Spectator Trade Day
Fashion designer Zac Posen and chef Giada De Laurentiis at Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village
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Gourmet bites at the Best of the Best event
Later that evening, our ambitious itinerary included taking in both the Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best event at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, followed by a nightcap back at the beach for the raucous Heineken Light Burger Bash, presented by Schweid & Sons. We were handed a Riedel wine glass as we walked into the Best of the Best event, which was a dream come true for both gourmands and oenophiles. Sampling stations offered decadent dishes created by 60 of the nation’s top-rated chefs, while a selection of 100 wines rated 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator's scale were being poured by the proprietors and winemakers themselves. At the Burger Bash, chef and judge Guy Fieri fired up the crowd and boasted of how he sampled each of the 45 burgers created by participating chefs vying for the title of best burger on the beach. Having already overindulged at the Best of the Best event, I still managed to try quite a few of the burgers, but fell far short of Fieri’s impressive feat.
Perfectly encapsulating the spirit of South Beach, we capped off our weekend of glorious gluttony on Saturday night at the beachfront Walshy Fire’s Rum & Bass Beach Party, presented by BACARDI. A second annual event, rum-centric drinks were accompanied by bites from 25 South Florida chefs. JamaicanAmerican DJ Walshy Fire and special guest DJ Irie kept the dance floor packed and the energy level soaring late into the night. Throughout the weekend, I found myself marveling at just how smoothly each of these massively scaled events were staged. This was due in no small part to the involvement of the exceedingly friendly and hardworking students from Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (which is the beneficiary of the festival’s proceeds). To date, the festival has raised more than $26 million for the School. The 2019 South Beach Wine & Food Festival is scheduled for February 20-24. For more information and reservations, visit sobewff.org. sl slmag.net
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Of Note... All Greek to Me
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Clockwise from top left: Greek Key Biedermeier walnut upholstered settee from Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture (price upon request; jonathancharles.com), Orion chair upholstered in microfiber velvet from Haute Home Furnishings ($1,815; hautehousehome.com), Hudson 42" pedestal table from Hickory Chair (price upon request; hickorychair.com), Lexi bench from Jessica Charles (price upon request; jessicacharles.com), Pimlico chair from Taylor King with Hercules Citrine upholstery (price upon request; taylorking.com), L'Objet combines chinoiserie and Greek key motifs in Limoges porcelain for its Cinnabar candle ($145; l-objet.com), Labrazel Greek Key soap dispenser in natural shell ($340; labrazel.com), Hygeia bust from Audenza ($117; audenza.com)
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Clockwise from top left: Greek Key table lamp in antique gold from Ethan Allen ($399; ethanallen.com), Laskaris S/S 2018 Couture Collection, Mint Greek Key chest from Bradburn Home (price upon request; bradburnhome.com), Key planter from Haddonstone ($138; haddonstone.com), Worlds Away Fulton vanity with bronze base and Carrara top ($2,315; worlds-away.com).
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REIGNING IN MAINE
Sister properties The Danforth and The Camden Inn are tops for a town and country experience in the northeast. Written by Caylee Matthews Although it was useless against the torrential downpour that had persisted nonstop since I arrived in Portland, Maine, the tiki umbrella that crowned my colorful cocktail was enough to keep my spirits from getting soggy. Surveying the exotic environs while taking a moment to inhale the aroma of charred spices that still lingered in the air from the crafting of my libation, I found it hard to believe that this lounge, open to guests of The Danforth Inn (danforthinn.com), was located inside a circa 1823 Victorian mansion. Dutch innkeepers Raymond Brunyanzski and Oscar Verest, who also manage sister property Camden Harbour Inn (camdenharbourinn.com) in Camden, Maine, have gone to great lengths to imbue both inns with contemporary European elegance, odes to their home country and lively design flourishes that allow them to operate in a league of their own in both cities. The duo’s yin and yang business relationship—Verest has two decades of business management experience in sales, finance, and management positions in the Netherlands, while the convivial Brunyanzski hails from one of the most well-known entertainment families in the Netherlands and has experience in leading high-end tours and consulting for some of the best hotels in the world—ensures that their properties’ palpable joie de vivre is balanced with a keen attention to detail.
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Fresh catch at the Harbor Fish Market in Portland
Located in the heart of Portland’s historic West End neighborhood, the intimate Danforth Inn has but nine well-appointed guest rooms, all of which boast a fireplace. Redesigned in 2017, each spacious room and suite is uniquely designed, incorporating modern art, pops of bright colors, touches of chinoiserie, and an overarching commitment to the preservation of the building’s historic architecture (including a lower level billiards room that has the distinction of being Portland’s first speakeasy during Prohibition). As Portland’s only luxury boutique property, the Danforth Inn offers amenities one would expect to find in a much larger property, including a complimentary breakfast with a changing personalized menu in addition to an abbreviated buffet. An easily walkable city with a population of just under 67,000 residents, the Danforth’s ideal location makes it easy to explore the best of Portland. Some of my favorites included Vena’s Fizz House (versfizzhouse.com), which serves a wide variety of botanical-infused fizzes, vegan treats, creative fondues and simple sweets; the Salt Cellar (salt-cellar.com), home to a 500pound Himalayan salt lamp (the largest in North America); handmade donuts from HiFi (hifidonuts.com); Eventide Oyster Co. (eventideoysterco. com), a James Beard winner; small plates and crafty cocktails from Central Provisions (central-provisions.com); nautical-inspired totes and accessories fashioned from torn sails at Sea Bags (seabags.com); The Victoria Mansion (victoriamansion.org), a National Historic Landmark and one of America's finest and most complete houses of the mid-19th century; and, the shops and eateries of Old Port (portlandmaine.com).
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Lobby lounge at The Camden Harbour Inn
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More restrained than its bigger city sister 80 miles south, there is a discernible sense of calm that pervades the Camden Harbour Inn, which was originally constructed in 1874. Feeling more homelike than hotel, the property was also designed in classic European fashion within a larger quintessential New England framework. The 20 lavish and uniquely outfitted guest rooms and six luxury suites all include a fireplace, and six of the rooms boast a private balcony. The Inn’s hillside placement permits all accommodations to have a view of Mt. Battie and the 5,700-acre Camden Hills State Park or the Camden Harbor. Original artworks from the owners’ private collections adorn the walls throughout the property. A destination in its own right, the AAA Four Diamond Natalie’s Restaurant celebrates the bounty of Maine using contemporary techniques and global influences. Guests of the Inn are treated to a signature gourmet champagne breakfast each morning. During dinner, Brunyanzski’s family ties to show business play out well in the kitchen theatre, where he serves as conductor in conjunction with Executive Co-Chefs Chris Long and Shelby Stevens. “Dining is the process of coming together and enjoying one another, and I enjoy assembling and working with a team of creative people to make the experience the centerpiece of the evening,” explained Brunyanski. Lobster lovers will want to add their Homard Grand Cru (Grand Lobster Menu) to their bucket list; the multi-course lobster feast was a delight for all of the senses that I won’t soon forget. Under the direction of mixologist Alexa Doyer, Natalie’s cocktails are as highly venerated as the food; the wine list features an impressive selection of more than 200 carefully selected bottles. With just 5,000 year-round residents, the population of Camden nearly triples during the summer months. Located on Penobscot Bay, there is much to explore in the immediate area of this charming small town, including the 19th century homes that comprise the High Street Historic District, the landscaped amphitheater of the Camden Public Library, the restored Camden Opera House, and ample hiking trails in Camden Hills State Park. Local restaurants of note include tiny Thai restaurant Long Grain (longgraincamden. com) and Francine Bistro (francinebistro.com), whose constantly changing menu celebrates the best of what’s local. Further afoot is the exquisite tasting room of Cellar Door Winery in Lincolnville (mainewine.com) and the town of Rockland, Maine, whose worldfamous Farnsworth Art Museum contains an impressive collection of paintings by Andrew Wyeth and other well-known New England artists (farnsworthmuseum.org). While the rain in Maine persisted for all five days of my town and country tour of the state, the superb staff at both properties helped me find plenty to do. As I warmed myself in front of the fire each evening following my daily excursions, I may have been drenched, but I was by no means defeated. sl
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Clockwise from top left: John Hardy Modern Chain small J hoop earrings in 18K yellow gold ($2,400; johnhardy.com), 3 Birds necklace from Jacquie Aiche in 14K rose gold with diamonds ($2,875; jacquieaiche.com), Gumuchian "B" stud earrings ($315; gumuchian.com), Les Georgettes Arcade customizable medium cuff with rose gold finish (from $119; lesgeoregettes.com), Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in 18K yellow gold with malachite dial (price upon request; rolex.com), Leibish 18K yellow gold fancy light yellow cushion diamond tennis bracelet (price upon request; leibish.com), Impressions bangle from Alessa Jewelry in 18K rose gold with diamonds ($2,995; alesaa.jewelry.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Courage lion ring in 18K yellow gold from Monica Rich Kosann ($4,200; monicarichkosann.com), Fairy cuff from Tamara Comolli in 18K rose gold ($1,980; tamaracomolli. com), Sydney Evan 14K yellow-gold Daisy Drop earrings with pavĂŠ diamond ($2,860; sydneyevan.com), Perfect necklace from By Stolie in 18K yellow gold with diamonds ($1,500; bystolie.com), Anthony Lent Brickface cufflinks in 18K yellow gold with diamond eyes ($5,750; anthonylent.com), Konstantino 18K gold lacework stone bracelet ($36,000; konstantino.com), Rose gold mini disc shaker multi waif ring from Jacquie Aiche ($2,915; jacquieaiche.com). Breguet Reine de Naples 35mm ladies watch in 18K rose gold with diamonds ($43,000; breguet.com).
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Clockwise from top left: Sydney Evan 14K yellow gold and pavĂŠ diamond rectangle bangle ($4,380; sydneyevan.com), Chopard Happy Sport watch in 18K rose gold (price upon request; chopard.com), PICCHIOTTI rose and white gold Xpandable bracelet with round diamonds ($19,600; picchiotti.it), X&O bangles from Assael in 18K yellow gold with pearls (price upon request; assael.com), Constellation earrings from Adam Foster Jewelry (price upon request; fosterjewelry.com), Sydney Evan 14K yellow-gold and diamond tennis racquet necklace with 14K gold ball chain ($1,190; sydneyevan.com).
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GREENER GRAPES Bonterra’s organic and biodynamic wines are just as good in the glass as they are for the earth. Written by Chloe Geller From its inception more than three decades ago, the team at Bonterra Organic Vineyards (bonterra.com) has been grounded in the belief that better wines are made from farms teeming with biodiversity and healthy soils. Their portfolio of varietal wines, crafted by winemaker Jeff Cichocki and stewarded by founding winemaker Bob Blue, are exclusively made from 100% certified organic vineyards, with Bonterra’s own nearly 1,000 acres of organic vineyards in Mendocino County, California forming the backbone of the collection. Upping the ante on organic, at the top end of Bonterra’s portfolio is a trio of single-vineyard wines produced from the estate’s Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyards: The McNab, The Butler and The Roost wines. Biodynamic farming, a method put forth by Austrian philosopher Rudolph Steiner in the 1920s, predates the creation of organic farming by two decades. Bonterra’s biodynamic wines are only crafted in exceptional vintages, serving as a testament to the potential of winegrowing that seeks to draw out the ultimate expression of a vineyard site. With its adherence to the lunar calendar and a composting practice that involves, among other steps, filling cows’ horns with herbs, minerals and manure, burying them en masse in the soil during cooler months before being digging them up and spreading the biologic material over the fields months later, Cichocki admits that to the uninitiated, the processes can seem a little “fringe”. “There is a spiritual as well as a practical and scientific way to approach biodynamic farming, and we choose to focus on the latter because the practice results in healthy vines that grow in a balanced way and make our vineyards stronger overall,” he explained. He added that the procedures hearken to self-sufficient family farming methods that were lost or eschewed in the era of 56 slmag.net
industrial farming. “It’s up to us as biodynamic farmers to give back to the soil,” Cichocki said. In the garden at the Biodynamic McNab Ranch, there are approximately 100 different plants, including four types of lavender. Walking through the vineyards, you will spy plantings of native flowers interspersed with the grapes to attract beneficial bugs, cover crops like legumes that are tilled back into the soil to increase nitrogen, 3,000 sheep allowed to graze each winter, and chickens and songbirds that are welcomed to eat pests. There is a distinct sense of place here: warm and dry summers, the benefits of cooling breezes wafting from the Pacific Ocean 25 miles away, and mountains to block the fog, and the resulting threat of mildew and mold that comes with it. Fittingly, the affable Cichocki, who joined Bonterra in 2007, came into his career as a winemaker organically, transitioning from environmental planning to winemaking starting from the ground up. “I jumped in as a cellar rat, doing things like sanitizing tanks, and learned the craft from an apprenticeship standpoint,” he said. His resume includes Mill Creek Winery in Healdsburg, Matanzas Creek Winery in Bennett Valley, Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley and B.R. Cohn in Sonoma Valley. “It’s exciting to craft wines that are delicious, while knowing that the way we’re making them is something I can feel good about,” said Cichocki. Always striving to make wine in general and Bonterra’s wines specifically more approachable to a wider audience, Cichocki remarked that the company’s organic and biodynamic practices would be inconsequential if the resulting wines didn’t appeal to consumers. “We know people won’t come back just because we’re organic; we need to be able to compete with the rest of the world.” sl
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Curating a Lifestyle: The Eye of the Beholder
Written by Amelia Jeffers
This handpainted sign in Brooklyn was purchased for $200 by art and antiques dealers, Steven S. Powers of New York and Robert Young of London. Photo courtesy stevenspowers.com.
One brisk morning in March, my friend Steven Powers dismounted his bike, ready to start the day in his Brooklyn studio, when he realized he had forgotten his keys. Resolving to make the best of a rough start to the day, he embraced the unexpected ride and took a different route home. A few minutes into the trip, Steve was stopped in his tracks by a crude sign made from a flattened refrigerator box and painted with large, bright yellow letters. Maybe it was the length of the message, or the boldness of the font (definitely marked by emotion); but certainly his art dealer eye and intuition moved Steve to post a photo of the scene to his Instagram account with several hashtags and choice words for the crime referenced by the sign. Within minutes, the post had garnered the eyes and attention of others in the art and antiques trade. What was created out of exasperation by a woman whose bike had been stolen from that very location was becoming a powerful visual image online that moved dozens of people to stop in their tracks, just as Powers had earlier in the day. Comments on the Instagram post circled around the possibility of buying the sign for the cost of her bike, so that she
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could buy a new one and get to work the following Monday. Robert Young, an antiques dealer in London, offered to split the cost with Steve. With a bit of disbelief regarding the way the morning had unfolded, Steve climbed the steps of the brownstone and wondered how he would determine which apartment belonged to the signmaker. He smiled as he reached the buzzers and saw that one of the three names had been painted on. Ringing the bell, Steve invited the owner down for a discussion he knew she would find remarkable. The story of the #karmacycle (hashtag added by the owner of the bike) went viral, with thousands of interactions on social media and news outlets like The Washington Post and The Today Show covering the story in detail. Intrigued by the image and whirlwind of attention it had commanded, I called Steve to discuss his plans to keep, sell, or discard it. He quickly dispelled any thought that the sign was purchased only as an act of charity. Pointing out that it had grabbed his attention, and then the attention of many others, Steve engaged me in a conversation related to the artistic merits of such a sign - reminding me that Aarne Anton, an iconic dealer
This primitive doll was carved in the19th century from a bedpost and enhanced with leather, cloth, and paint. It sold for over $11,000 at auction. Photo courtesy Garth's Auctions, Delaware, Ohio.
in American folk art, was known for buying signs from homeless individuals. In fact, folk art is defined as a work or object made by someone with no formal artistic training; sometimes without an intention of creating art for consumption, but merely as an expression of emotion or creativity. Revisiting the post, I contemplated the artistic merit of the sign: bold color and contrast, a great use of space, and the juxtaposition of raw expression delivered with rudimentary materials against a backdrop of a refined wrought iron fence and window grates adorning the old brownstone residence. It certainly has the components of a work of art, in the eyes of the right person who might appreciate it. This concept stuck with me as I visited The Broad Museum in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Strolling among works by such legends as Lichtenstein, Koons, and Warhol, it is difficult to justify that a polished steel sculpture made to look like a balloon dog has more artistic merit than Steve’s #karmacycle sign. I mean, in whose eyes? By whose judgement? A few years ago, when I worked in the auction industry, our firm sold a small wooden doll that someone in the 19th Century
Ohio or Indiana wilderness had carved from a bedpost. The primitive figure hardly seemed functional as a plaything, let alone worthy of preservation by the generations of family members who had kept it safe from many an evening fire. However, in it I see pure emotion as I imagine it being carved by the loving hands of a father struggling to make a home for his family in an unknown, untamed countryside. Determined to provide something of joy and indulgence to his little girl, he repurposed bits and pieces of their meager existence: the bedpost for the body, a scrap of leather for the arms, a swatch of fabric for the kerchief, and a dab of paint for the eyes and mouth. Clearly others shared my view, because when the doll came up for auction, two bidders spiritedly competed to over $11,000 before one relented. Though hedging on the #karmacycle sign soaring to that kind of price, Steve assures me that whatever the outcome, his goal is to pay it forward. Who knows? In the eyes of the right two bidders, we also could behold a remarkable statement about just what makes art. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.
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FAMILY TIES The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe extends the AMG model family. Written by Andre James The new four-door Mercedes-AMG sports car celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show this past March. Developed autonomously by Mercedes-AMG for those looking for a vehicle for day-to-day use, but who are unwilling to go without unparalleled performance, the new coupe is the first four-door sports car to come out of Affalterbach, and draws directly on the legendary SLS and AMG GT models. "The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe blends the impressive racetrack dynamism of our two-door sports car with maximum suitability for everyday use. It has a unique way of embodying our brand core, "Driving Performance" and with its systematic configuration it will attract new customers for Mercedes-AMG," commented Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Clearly recognizable as a member of the AMG GT family, the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe follows the design philosophy of Sensual Purity. It takes the striking proportions with convex surfaces and a muscular body and develops them to exciting effect for a four-door variant of an AMG GT Coupe. Even with the
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additional seats in the rear, the characteristic lines of the AMG GT models are not compromised. The tailored upper contours and broad shoulders point to the athletic, sporty orientation of the car, which is additionally emphasized by very pronounced rear wheel arches. The rear view picks up on familiar features of the AMG GT design idiom: extremely slim LED tail lamps define the hallmark trunk line, and the rear spoiler, extendable in several stages, not only underscores the family affiliation but it is also an important element of the active aerodynamics. "The new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is the ultimate fourdoor sports car and the ideal ambassador for Performance Luxury," said Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer, Daimler AG. "It embodies a symbiosis of emotion and intelligence with breathtaking proportions and a puristic, surface-oriented design with sensuous shapes. It is both hot and cool at the same time." Powerful, up-to-date in-line 6-cylinder and V8 engines with outputs ranging from 429hp to 630hp allow completely new driving experiences and combine impressive performance with
modern efficiency. With a top speed of up to 195 mph, the Coupe ensures superior performance in any situation. All AMG GT 4-Door Coupe models are equipped with the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. Depending on the engine there are up to six drive programs to choose from in the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: "Slippery," "Comfort," "Sport," "Sport+," "RACE" and "Individual." These levels are selectable via the DYNAMIC SELECT paddle in the center console and stored with the new drive program attribute AMG DYNAMICS, which can be adjusted to match the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's handling characteristics to different demands and driving conditions. Sleek and technologically advanced, a highlight of the cabin accoutrements includes innovative controls that can be intuitively operated and configured as required. Using the left-hand Touch Control Button on the steering wheel, preferred information can be projected onto the left- or right-hand side of the instrument, such as the classic speedometer and tachometer, information on navigation or assistance systems and on to detailed engine data.
Especially sporty drivers can also fade in a g-force display or the current output and torque values. Two high-resolution displays, each measuring 12.3-inches, dominate the Widescreen Cockpit, and three different styles are available for these all-digital displays: "Classic," "Sport" and the new "Supersport.� Inspired by the two-door Mercedes-AMG GT, the center console of the new 4-door model represents a further special feature: color display buttons, integrated into the distinctive and tailor-made trim element. This integral display can adjust the transmission, suspension, ESP, exhaust system, start/stop function and rear spoiler position. These display buttons use colored and intuitive symbols to show various functions, and are easy to operate with just a small tap of the finger. The blend of high individualization and sports car technology, placing yet more focus on the requirements of discerning customers, is also clear from the wealth of available equipment packages and individual options. Sales release of the first four-door AMG GT is scheduled for early 2019. sl
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Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker
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Makeup entrepreneur Bobbi Brown puts a fresh face on a landmark New Jersey property to transform it into a luxury boutique hotel. Written by Caylee Matthews Bobbi Brown’s eponymous makeup line is a household name, but for her latest endeavor she chose a makeover of a different kind: working with her husband, attorney and real estate developer Steven Plofker to metamorphose the once forgotten Georgian Inn into The George, a design-minded, boutique hotel located in the heart of Montclair, New Jersey (just 12 miles west of New York City). The couple are longtime residents of the quaint town, which Brown has referred to as “the Brooklyn of New Jersey,” putting down roots the day after returning from their honeymoon and raising their three sons there. Built in 1902 as a private residence by Charles Van Vleck, mostly notably known as the architect for the Rockefeller family,
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the property was converted to The Georgian Inn, a residential hotel for short-term stays, in the 1940s. During this period, the Montclair branch of the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) relocated its New Jersey headquarters to the Queen Anne carriage house located at the rear of the Inn. The historic building was granted landmark status in 2008, but years of less-than-attentive upkeep caused it to fall into a state of disrepair. After Brown and Plofker acquired the property in 2012, they embarked on full-scale renovation that was mindful of preserving the building’s handsome original architectural details.
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Inspired by their shared love of travel and indie hotels around the world, Brown and Plofker designed each of the 32 guestrooms to have a bespoke look and feel that is distinctly different from one room to the next. Design-minded with a sophisticated style that is both worldly and chic, public and private spaces deftly incorporate design elements that encompass traditional, modern, masculine and industrial influences. Guests can expect uncompromising comfort and luxe touches in each space, combined with top-notch amenities from The George’s best-in-class partners. These include Casper (mattresses and pillows), Flaneur (duvet covers), SMEG (mini
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in-room retro refrigerators) Dyson (hair dryers), Nespresso and EO Products (bath amenities), among others. A serial entrepreneur, Brown serves as creative director of The George; touches indicative of her personal tastes and her affinity for the local community are palpable throughout. For example, recurring British motifs speak to Brown’s self-professed Anglophilia. Brown partnered with One Kings Lane to decorate the public spaces on the first floor, taking a modern approach when utilizing classic pieces. Brown remarked that the vision for the project was to create a hotel that is “welcoming, comfortable, interesting, and ever-evolving.” For more information, visit thegeorgemontclair.com. sl
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VACATION RETREAT A marvel on Lake Monroe
Written by Neil Charles / Photography by Andrew Kung Sitting atop an impressive bluff at Lake Monroe’s southern tip, commanding spectacular views of wildlife and water, our featured retreat takes the popular conception of what a lake house should be and turns it on its head. If, like this writer, your experience of waterfront summer homes has consisted largely of exposed knotty pine, faded curtains and questionable carpeting, then be prepared for a journey into uncharted territory. Built over the course of 10 months in 2017 by Tim and Kim Shrout, from a design by Indianapolis architect Jason Wolfe of Demerly Architects, this magnificent 8,500-square-foot home nestles on a secluded 10-acre hilltop lot that slopes steeply to the water. Owing to the lake’s status as a reservoir, the government maintains a narrow but significant “takeline” around the shore, meaning that homes have to be set back at least 125 feet. In order to ensure their views were unimpeded by trees, the Shrouts 68 slmag.net
needed to find a suitably elevated position. “Luckily, the site we found was very steep to the waterline so our house setting would be very close to the edge,” explains Tim. “While a challenging lot on which to build, it is a fantastic lot with long views of the main water body.” Serving as their own general contractors, as they have on all of their personal building projects, the Shrouts maintained control of every aspect of construction and design from start to finish. “Mark Demerly had worked with us on our modern condo in downtown Indianapolis, but our idea for the lake was the Modern Farmhouse,” Tim continues. “It represents a perfect mix of state-of-the-art technology and comfort combined with the finishes of barn wood, metal, and other textures woven into a truly unique home. We had a great time planning this house on this difficult site.”
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There is little or no view of the house from either water or land, and the exterior design is elegant, simple and quite unobtrusive. The structure does nothing to draw attention to itself, which makes sense, because it is not that kind of home. Once inside, however, it’s a different story. This is a house with views, not just of the panoramic vista outside the massive picture windows, but within the spacious yet intimate living areas. At night, thanks to a state-of-the-art lighting system, pools of illumination highlight discrete areas of the generous open living space while plunging others into shadow. Being oriented towards the north, sunrises and sunsets can be enjoyed without the accompanying dazzle and radiant heat that might otherwise mar the experience. Throughout this magnificent abode, upstairs and down, finishes and materials are of the highest order. With extensive use of exposed wood, whether it be rough hewn or engineered, as well as the frequent use of sheet metal and iron, the tone blends urban 70 slmag.net
industrial chic with a rustic sensibility to create a uniquely warm and intimate vibe that belies the building’s sheer scale. With a family that includes both children and grandchildren, the Shrouts decided in 2011 to sell their Colorado vacation spot in favor of something closer to home. Because of the convenience of proximity, this four-season getaway is now used almost every weekend of the year, during which time the family can explore, relax on their boat or, in winter months, take advantage of the gorgeous indoor pool that seems to have taken its design inspiration from the fabulous grottoes of ancient fairy tales. With cascading waterfalls and constantly morphing lighting, this watery retreat is as inviting as they get, and equally as hard to get out of. “The pool was a first for us; we’ve designed many homes with pools, but we had never done one inside a house before,” explains Wolfe. “This presented some unique challenges to the construction and required some specialized equipment, but in the end it was a great decision; the pool is integral to the home rather than being a separate element.”
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Upstairs, a vast recreation room, complete with theatersized projection screen, arcade games and shuffleboard, provides endless entertainment for young and old alike during the long winter evenings. Whether the family decides to dine indoors or out, large gatherings are easily accommodated either at the farmhouse kitchen table or on the three-season patio overlooking the water. Here a pass-through to the well-equipped butler’s pantry provides for easy service, and a remote-operated gas fire pit provides heat on those chilly fall evenings. Come bedtime, family and guests have their enviable choice of sleeping quarters. With the help of friend and designer Kelli Detty, the owners have created uniquely appointed rooms that reflect a whimsical, carefree style. “Kelli has worked on a ton of
local projects that are recognized as possessing some of the most interesting decor around,” says Tim. “Nothing was out of bounds as Kim and Kelli created the totally unique themed bedrooms.” In one room, a bed swings from ropes; in another, the frame is constructed from an actual 1958 truck. Elsewhere, an array of four queen-sized bunk beds has been fashioned by a local craftsman from steel pipes. The master suite, cool and airy, occupies the east end of the building, optionally separated from the rest of the home by a vast and rustic metal door. Sleeping 12 comfortably, this spectacular house conveys a sense that no party is too big. The product of imagination, resources and passion, this magnificent vacation home reflects the full realization of an uncompromising vision, encapsulating the owners’ love of family, space and design. sl slmag.net
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Doing its bit to change this trend for those of us who live on the far Northside, Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) has delivered a stunning blow to gastronomic apathy with its new breakfast and lunch joint, Rize. “We were excited to develop our first breakfast/lunch concept in the dynamic market that is the Keystone at the Crossing area,” says CRG President and CEO Mike Cunningham. “The menu was developed to offer a more chef-driven farm-totable offering with a lighter, healthier twist. We felt the market was ready for this, and that the Keystone location was ideal.” Helmed by talented young chef Natalie Wall, and staffed by professionals who truly seem to love everything they do, Rize occupies a prime location on the ground floor of the new Ironworks Hotel at Keystone and 86th Street. “Working in a hotel adds different challenges,” says General Manager Noah Kline. “It can be unpredictable. But who likes things to be the same every day? To me it is much like entertaining friends and family, and I feel fortunate to be able to connect with our guests.” With every new establishment that CRG opens, there is an incremental surge in confidence and panache. Right from the get-go, Rize has delivered an outstanding level of both food and service, combined with a casual precision and unerring professionalism that shows just how far we have travelled in the past decade or so. Featuring a succinct menu that caters to small appetites and large, carnivores and vegans, traditionalists and the more adventurous, Rize, within the space of just a few dozen menu items, offers something for just about everyone.
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Joining CRG from Smoking Goose, Chef Natalie brings a palpable sense of respect to the menu with a passion for sustainability and quality. Working closely with CRG Executive Chef Carl Chambers, Natalie hopes to bring a healthy option to start the day and set a standard of quality meals in the Northside community. “I'm always asking people for their opinion about any dish I've created. What do you like? What do you dislike?” she says. “What would make it better in your opinion? I compile all that information and create each dish based on all the opinions I've received. I want to be able to produce dishes that everyone can enjoy.” Mollie Eley, Goose’s co-owner, attests to the chef ’s work ethic: “Natalie is such a hard worker,” she says. “She has such enthusiasm and passion for her profession. Her energy is contagious.” Personal favorite dishes include an invigorating and cleansing Citrus Beet Smoothie, the Cold Smoked Salmon plate, which is served on a toasted baguette with garlic cream cheese and pickled onion, and the truly otherworldly Egg Tart, which is a bit like a quiche, only three times as deep, 10 times as fluffy, and bursting with tart and savory notes that elevate this plate well beyond the quotidian. The Greek Yogurt Granola Bowl is a meal in itself, but if, like us, you are greedy and hungry, you will take a few bites, save the rest for a snack and dive into one of the many outstanding savory dishes. Here it is easy to mix breakfast and lunch dishes: if you feel in need of the cleansing burst of a Super Greens Smoothie and the more substantial protein hit of Poke Tuna, all you have to do is ask.
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Having smoked hundreds of pounds of pork products a week at Smoking Goose, Chef Natalie now produces her own sausage to accompany Rize’s Farm Eggs plate, amongst others. “We select the farms and we grow most produce in our own greenhouse,” adds the chef. “Our menu is good and good for you. I hope the community here sees we genuinely want to offer a healthier option." In keeping with CRG’s commitment to sustainability and locally sourced ingredients, Rize’s menu offers products from Gunthorp Farms, Fischer Farms, Tulip Tree Creamery and many other resources, all passionate partners in regional restaurant development in Indianapolis. Rize’s menu showcases locally grown produce from CRG’s own CRG Grow Greenhouse. Located on Indianapolis’ near Southside, CRG Grow uses vertical hydroponic growing towers that supply the restaurant with fresh Thai basil, watercress and greens for lighter-fare menu items. Although Rize is still in its infancy, such has been its immediate success that we should not be too surprised to see additional locations opening in the future. It is a concept ripe for replication, and in a market where top-notch breakfast is a relative rarity, it’s also long overdue. sl Rize is located in the Ironworks Hotel, at 2721 East 86th Street. For more information, visit rize-restaurant.com.
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Nashville’s Hutton Hotel makes for a memorable weekend. Written by Jeffrey Cohen Recently, my wife, Jen, and I got away for two nights to Nashville, Tennessee. We drove, just the two of us, which made for a nostalgic contrast to my many trips there as a child, when my sister and I would sit in the way back of the family station wagon—a “woodie”— with my folks up front, dad always at the wheel. We used to stop at our (late) Aunt Irene and Uncle Bernard’s deli, Schwartz’s Delicatessen, then carry straight on through to Florida, our stomachs replete with my uncle’s famous Mr. B sandwiches, and the car wellstocked with snacks my aunt sent for the long journey. I still have cousins in Music City, so Jen and I like to go back at least once a year to visit. We planned this trip as a quick romantic getaway to the Hutton Hotel, an über-cool space in lively West End that attracts music industry types, among others. Originally known as the 1808 Building, the striking edifice long ago housed offices, and now boasts Nashville’s only Four-Star, Four-Diamond establishment. 88 slmag.net
Following a complete renovation in 2017, the Hutton is upscale and eclectic with an array of metallic features and an original barn floor from its previous incarnation, as well as a stunning collection of contemporary art on display throughout. The public spaces, along with the hotel’s 250 rooms—including 51 one-bedroom suites and three penthouse suites—were designed by Dallas-based Studio 11 Design. Many of the rooms, including the one we were fortunate enough to experience, enjoy a lovely view of the Nashville skyline. The hotel also incorporates two Writers’ Rooms, one designed by two-time platinum recording star Dierks Bentley and one by celebrated producer Ryan Tedder. Conceived to inspire, these unique spaces provide an environment conducive to writing lyrics and laying down demos. Built to host one person to an entire band, the rooms offer many of the amenities of a well-equipped recording studio in an unusually luxurious setting.
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Arriving in time for lunch our first day, we dined at the in-house restaurant, WestEnd Kitchen & Bar. The majority of the culinary team is originally Southern, evidenced by the many modern yet hearty dishes on offer. Hungry from our travels, I was eager to sample their version of Nashville hot chicken, which they call the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. It didn’t disappoint, as my clean plate amply attested. The restaurant and bar feature an open design running together off the lobby. It’s a popular place, and not just with hotel guests. WestEnd has become a social hub for locals and visiting celebrities. So impressed with lunch, we returned for dinner where we were treated to some truly exemplary culinary treats. Particularly outstanding was the Caribbean-inspired spiny lobster with coconut, rice and caviar, as well as a traditional, yet ultra-modern, beer-can chicken with succotash and ale sauce. With cooking of this caliber, two visits were simply not sufficient to fully do justice to the talent in the kitchen. The bar program, designed by Beverage Manager Megan Cross, lately of LA's Old Lightning, offers a combination of classics and modern, cutting-edge cocktails with a twist. We enjoyed both a traditional Sazerac, which reminded me of my New Orleans hometown, and the more contemporary El Diablo, a zesty concoction made with tequila, ginger, cassis and lime. A concise, well-considered wine list presents a good selection of food-friendly bottlings in a variety of styles, and there’s a nice selection of local beers to round things out. The hotel's lounge, Analog, might better be described as a hedonistic concert venue. Offering top-notch entertainment, it occupies the vast space that was home to a parking garage prior to the renovation, and is accessible from either the hotel or via the
original ramp leading up from the street. We were delighted to listen to live music here in a setting that, in all my years of travel, is stunningly unique. Jen and I took several brisk constitutionals to enjoy the crisp and sunny early spring weather. After lunch, on one leisurely walk, we took in the sights and sounds of Lower Broadway, We were always glad to return to the Hutton, however, where we were impressed by the staff, who displayed the blend of professionalism, service and humor that can make all the difference between an average stay and a great experience. Following one afternoon stroll, we participated in an informal and most welcome wine tasting in a quiet area off the lobby, while listening to a fine collection of old vinyl on the vintage record player, getting us in the mood for some live music later in the evening. In the lobby itself, there’s also a small counter, WestEnd Coffee Bar, where I became a temporary regular. The local coffee on offer, Parlor, was created in Brooklyn by Nashville-raised Dillon Edwards, and is now the city’s premier local brew. I was in both mornings after working out in the spacious and well-appointed hotel gym, and enjoyed the quaint spot immensely. It wasn’t easy to leave Nashville. Picking up some Parlor coffee and croissants to enjoy on the drive back home, I was reminded of the treats my aunt and uncle used to pack for us to eat on the road. We were headed north this time, toward a wet and still wintery Indiana, but it was with a warm glow and fond memories that would happily sustain us until our next trip to warmer climes. Perfect as the croissants were, however, I still found myself hankering nostalgically for a Mr. B. sl For more information, visit huttonhotel.com.
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FROM THE BACKYARD TO THE BIG TIME Dreyer & Reinbold turns 50. Written by Neil Charles Fifty years ago, when Dreyer & Reinbold BMW was launched by Dick and Dee Reinbold on West Washington Street, the dealership consisted of the backyard and basement of the family home, which was jacked up for the purpose. In 1960s Indiana, almost no one had heard of the BMW marque, let alone seen one of the cars. Many people actually believed that the acronym stood for British Motor Works. By 1968, Hoffman Motors, the national importer of BMW, was looking around for brokers to sell the manufacturer’s uniquely engineered vehicles. At that time, Floyd “Pop” Dreyer, Dee’s father, ran the Dreyer Cycle Shop where he had sold BMW and Honda motorcycles for a number of years. A veteran of the industry, Dreyer had previously raced Indian motorcycles and had worked in the racing business for most of his life. And so was born Dreyer and Reinbold BMW. These days people would be lining up, checkbooks in hand, at the prospect of buying into a new BMW dealership, but those
were different times. The initial shipment consisted of a handful of vehicles, two model 2002s, one model 2000 and three 1600s, which were delivered to the Reinbold house. Early favorable articles in “Car and Driver” and “Road & Track” magazines helped to drive some sales, but the early years were not easy, according to Dee. “We had to struggle a lot to get financing in those days,” she recalls. Things started to take off for the company after BMW bought out Hoffman Motors in 1975. Dreyer & Reinbold moved to a dedicated location at West 71st and I-465, and dealers began to receive advertising dollars, creating greater brand awareness and a perception in the driving public that BMW was a truly prestigious manufacturer. Major selling points both in the U.S. and abroad were engineering, technology and handling, resulting in safe cars that incorporated crumple zones and other safety features. slmag.net
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Dick Reinbold (right) with Dreyer & Reinbold's very first customer, Helmut Baierschmidt.
Paul Brown (right) with Alan and Bev Ipson, Paul's one thousandth customers.
Dreyer & Reinbold's 71st Street location, spring 1986.
These were state-of-the-art vehicles with a clean European feel that represented an entirely new driving experience for the upwardly mobile American professional. Through the intervening years, including adding several more brands in other locations, Dreyer & Reinbold grew steadily to the diverse entity it is today. For Dee, a major turning point in the fortunes of their BMW business came when they opened their showroom near 96th Street and Keystone in 1986. “It really put us on the map,” she says. That, and the quality of the cars. “Every time I get a new car, I tell Dick ‘this is better than the last car,’” she enthuses. In spite of the move to the prestigious new spot, the latter part of the 1980s represented a tough time for the BMW brand. “The 320 was getting long in the tooth, and in 1989, when the Japanese introduced Lexus and Infiniti with their powerful V-8s, it adversely affected our top-end cars,” recalls general manager Paul Brown, a 45-year veteran of Dreyer & Reinbold. “Then in 96 slmag.net
the early 1990s, BMW introduced the new 3 series. Since then they have had one hit after another.” In anticipation of this year’s celebration of a half-century as one of the premier BMW dealerships in the country, Dreyer & Reinbold has recently completed a new headquarters in a stateof-the-art building that all but replaced the previous structure. Despite a major remodel in 2000, this time around the decision was made to overhaul the entire facility: the result is a capacious, ultra-modern structure that combines rigorously functional European design elements with hints of warming textures and colors that remind us we are still in the Midwest. With a service department floor that’s cleaner than many restaurant kitchens, the minimalist design aesthetic instills a sense of confidence and professionalism that’s a million miles away from the stained floors and greasy overalls of yesteryear’s outmoded car showrooms. With US Architects from Yorktown, Indiana as the primary designers, many visual and practical components are consistent throughout
Racing driver Davy Jones, who, with teammate John Andretti, drove this BMW M3 in the late '80s.
the North American dealerships. Floors, carpeting and the color scheme are determined by the corporation, while the furniture, not just for Indianapolis, but for the entire country, happens to be made by Kimball in Jasper, Indiana. Dennis Reinbold, son of Dee and Dick, and now the company’s owner, clearly remembers the early days. “Our first showroom was out of our back door. As a little kid I grew up in there,” he says. “I remember my uncle at the motorcycle dealership would ask me to run back and forth on errands. I uncrated motorcycles, I washed cars and changed oil.” Growing up on a car lot had its perks, though. “My memories with BMW run really deep. I remember once going to New York City and sitting in this huge office that belonged to the importer Max Hoffman. I was really wide-eyed about that. He gave me a tool kit that I brought back home and played with.” Chatting upstairs in the executive suite with Dennis and his colleagues of long standing, Steve Baker and Frank Koeberlein,
it is clear that, with half a century under its belt and seven dealerships in the Indianapolis area, this company did not get where it is today without hard work and great people. “We so appreciate our loyal employees, some of whom have been with us for decades,” says Dennis. “I’ve enjoyed watching us develop as a company and really get better.” This year Dennis will be hosting a dinner for his entire staff. “It’s fun to get everyone together to celebrate how fortunate we are,” he continues. “When we moved to this location in 1986, there were 13 of us. Today, eight of them are still here.” Sales manager Baker, a 30-year veteran, clearly still relishes his work. “I love it when people come in to look at and talk about cars. Buying a car is about more than a price and a commodity,” he explains. “People still value doing business with someone who is going to give them the advice they need.” With a hugely successful business, a new building and a racing team, not to mention a top-notch staff, Dreyer & Reinbold has a lot to look forward to in its next 50 years. sl slmag.net
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Sage Karam will be joined by J.R. Hildebrand for the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500.
RACING IN THE BLOOD Dennis Reinbold ups the ante at Indy. Written by Neil Charles Born into a family of automotive professionals and growing up less than a mile from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, racing team owner Dennis Reinbold might be said to have petrol in his blood. His grandfather, the legendary Floyd "Pop" Dreyer, led the Duesenberg Automobile and Motors Company racing operations, and later became a national champion builder of midgets, sprint cars and early Indy-style race cars. “In the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team, I kept the name Dreyer because that’s where I learned all about it,” explains Reinbold. “My grandfather used to race Indian motorcycles on the factory team, then one time he was going down to Oklahoma to break horses, but he ran out of money in Indy. So he took a job with Duesenberg, for a number of years, then with Stutz, then he started building his own Dreyer racing cars. He stayed in racing pretty much his whole life. In addition, my late uncle Bill Spoerle was head of the restoration at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 50 years, so I always had kind of a link to the Speedway.” Pop Dreyer also owned a racetrack west of Indianapolis in Mount Meridian, where Dennis used to go out to ride motorcycles with his cousins after the main event of the day. As his passion for speed and competition grew throughout his
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early years working at his family’s dealerships, so did his desire to enter the sport in a professional capacity. An opportunity presented itself in 1999 when Infiniti became involved in building engines for the then relatively new Indy Racing League series. “I knew the guy that was in charge of that program for Infiniti,” says Reinbold. “So I said to him, ‘why not give me a motor and I’ll put something together.’” And thus was born Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. In January 2000, the fledgling team won its first race at Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando with driver, and now team co-owner, Robbie Buhl in the cockpit. Buhl drove a stunning race from 22nd on the grid to take the win. In 2002 the team ran a second car for Sarah Fisher, who became the first woman in North American motorsports history to win the pole position for a major-league open-wheel race, earning the pole at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. Anyone who follows motorsports knows all too well that the world of racing has its ups and down, and that nothing is guaranteed. It is a sport that lives in the eternal present, an arena in which there is incessant pressure to prove oneself both worthy and capable. “I love competing,” say Reinbold. “When you are competing against people
Dennis Reinbold (right) running the show from the pit wall.
who are at the very top of their craft, then it forces you to try harder. We are constantly working to improve.” After a decade of alternating success and setbacks, including accidents and sponsorship issues, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing retired from IndyCar competition in 2013, only to return to the Indianapolis 500 in 2014 with new sponsors and a new driver, Sage Karam, the 2013 Indy Lights Champion. In his first Indy 500, Karam put in a magnificent drive to finish in ninth place. Reinbold is convinced that Karam represents a great opportunity for the team. “Over the years I’ve entered 37 cars in the 500, and there have been occasions where our choice of drivers has been governed more by funding issues,” he recently told “Motor Sport” magazine. “Well now we’re not in that position, and we’re free to have a totally different approach. We can say, 'It’s time to go win that race and this is how we do it.'" This year, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is once again entering two cars in the Indianapolis 500. The search for a second driver was extensive, and the rumor mill churned with big names, including Danica Patrick. Eventually, it was announced that a new driver had joined the paddock for the 2018 Indianapolis
500: J.R. Hildebrand. “A second car requires a significant update in our equipment,” continues the team owner. "That means extra wheel guns, extra tires and extra radios.” And, it goes without saying, significant extra expense. “We are looking at getting back into the IndyCar series eventually, which would mean growing our sponsorship.” So how does the owner of a team in one of the world’s highest-pressure sports meet the obligations of his day job? “I’m really confident in the guys who run the dealerships,” says Reinbold. “I’m surrounded by great people who let me pursue my racing, knowing that they have everything under control.” In some types of auto racing, especially where factory teams are involved, the purpose of the sport is to engineer, innovate and learn. For independent team owner Dennis Reinbold, the only purpose of racing is to win. In the high-stakes, high-cost crucible of motorsport that is the Indianapolis 500, there can be no other reason to enter a car, let alone two. This year legions of die-hard petrolheads will be rooting for Reinbold and his team as he once more pursues the elusive Borg-Warner Trophy. Somewhere Pop Dreyer will be cheering along with the rest of us as the 33 cars cross the yard of bricks on May 27. sl
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The American Heart Association held its 15th annual Go Red For Women Experience at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis February 16. More than 500 women attended the event, which included a health expo and luncheon. Attendees learned Hands-Only CPR, healthy cooking tips and took advantage of free health screenings. The event capped a yearlong campaign chaired by Nancy Martin, senior vice president with BMO Harris Bank, that raised $600,000 for women’s heart health. RTV6 news anchors Amanda Starrantino and Marc Mullins emceed the event. 6 4
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More than 1,000 Central Indiana donors gathered at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown February 11 for Community Health Network Foundation’s The Giving Gig 2018. Guests had the opportunity to bid on silent and live auction items and enjoyed a performance by Earth, Wind & Fire. The event was presented by Alderson Commercial Group, hosted by WTHR’s Andrea Morehead and raised nearly $1.8 million for Community Health Network’s Oncology Patient Assistance Fund, which provides vouchers to cancer patients in financial need to help them access healthy food, transportation to treatment, and life-saving medicine.
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This year’s 100 Men Who Cook, presented by Old National Bank, was held February 17 at Old National Centre, and raised more than $226,000 for Outside the Box, Inc. (OTB). OTB strives to empower people with intellectual disabilities toward personal growth through education, self-discovery, leadership development and a career path. Currently, OTB achieves this for more than 350 individuals through a curriculumbased day program, employment services and an art program. OTB promotes a culture built on capabilities, innovation and collaboration.
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Drapery Street held its First Annual Design Trunk Show in February to support Anna's House, which strives to enhance the lives of those served in the Stringtown area by empowering families through education programs and nutritional assistance. Designers and design enthusiasts were invited to the event, which showcased trends in color and design styles through fabrics. Jennifer Lundal of Kravet Inc. presented the newest releases from Lee Jofa and educated the audience on the art of hand-blocked fabrics. Designers Angie Wilson, Chelsea Horsley and Christina Grieves selected fabrics that they "loved" and "hated" from each of the trend areas. 8
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February 24, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School hosted its annual Bistro community event and fundraiser. Around 250 guests gathered at the Biltwell Event Center and enjoyed delicious food and drinks, danced into the night (thanks to musical stylings of Yacht Rock Revue), and bid in both silent and live auctions. Nearly $200,000 in funds were raised and will go directly to Brebeuf Jesuit to benefit its students and the school’s innovative and dynamic learning environment.
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A BEWITCHING NIGHT IN BARCELONA
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra presented “A Bewitching Night in Barcelona” February 24 at the historic Woodstock Club, with honorary chairs Cheri and Rollie Dick of Zionsville and event chair Craig Gigax of Fishers. The gala welcomed 140 guests and featured entertainment by members of Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO), Duo Espanas (Atanas Tzvetkov and Espen Jensen, guitarists) and dancers from Indianapolis Ballet. ICO advances music composed for the small orchestra through concert performances and educational programs throughout Central Indiana. The evening raised more than $60,000 to support ICO’s education and community outreach programs. 6 4
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1) Cheri and Rollie Dick 2) Chris Lingner, Ty Stover, Atanas Tzvetkov 3) Paul and Rebecca Geyer 4) Steven Stolen, Kara Stolle, Rob Macpherson 5) Bill Krumen, Richard Badertscher 6) Tim Wright, Bill McCarthy, Mary Jo and Steve Alonso 7) Pam Ajango, Brett Fink, Nancy and Vaino Ajango 8) Abbe Hohmann, Marjie Hanna, Tomi Hanna, Eugene Hsaio 9) Keith Norwalk, Jenny Bizzoco, Steve Hamilton 10) Elaine Eckhart, Pat Loehrer 11) Jamie Gibbs, Liz Taylor, Ben Marks, Hector Rosa 12) Mike and Theresa Mascari
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BEACH BALL
For the first time in its 15-year history, the Beach Ball grossed more than $60,000 to benefit patients who stay free of charge at the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home. This year’s event, held at the State Fairgrounds Grand Hall March 3, was sponsored in part by Eskenazi Health, Forum Credit Union, The Naked Monkey and PNC. All-time highs were set in total raised, attendance, auction proceeds and FundA-Cause contributions.
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1) Grace and Joe Rodecap 2) Madison Gonzalez, Martha Day 3) Gary and Polly Hulseman, LeeAnn and Ron Blue 4) Jeri Rozzell, Twila Fuqua, Mavis Turner, Nancy Hoover, Rachelle Tardy 5) Ed Palucci, Sue Ellspermann 6) Carolyn Gaskill, Rhonda Beiswanger 7) Karen, Drew and Tom Fodor 8) Kory and Brenda Schultz, Nick and Carrie Kleiman, Angie Daniel, Libby and Jeff Wyatt 9) RJ and Chelsea Benz, Ashley Garland, Bernie Brown, Jason and Kayla Danforth, Erica Darling, Adam Rockhill
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RED CARPET GALA
United Way of Central Indiana hosted the 2018 Red Carpet Gala: Oscars Viewing Party March 4, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. More than 600 guests enjoyed a Beauty and the Beast themed evening with games, music, a three-course dinner and a live telecast of the Academy Awards. In its 12th year, this event raised nearly $100,000, benefitting United Way’s education programs. Special guests included more than 120 Teach for America teachers and Orr Fellows sponsored by Karen and Mark Hill, Emcees Troy Montigney and Jim Peterson, and Event Chairs Kaylin Dedinsky and Tabitha Rhoda. 6
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1) Matthew and Amanda Miller 2) Angie Sullivan, Helen Haynes, Rochelle and Prince Coleman 3) Mona Long, Elgin Reese 4) Tiffani McCormick, Elle Huang, Emily Doll, Kendell Abrams 5) Katherine and Tom Kite, Erica Raeber, Luke Jacobs 6) Katie Flegenheimer, Holyn Marshal, Megan Bailey, Halley Bailey, Charlotte Miller, Claire Griffith 7) Nancy Gatmaitan, Penny Lee, Debbie Aikman, Brad Seller, Brent Keller 8) Kelly and Mary Ann Hale, Cortez and Toyia Martin, Barbara Martin, Mike Killilea 9) Rupal and Amit Thanawala 10) Rick and Sequoia Anderson 11) Ted Moynahan, Laura Rozzel 12) Brent and Jessica Conatser, Stephanie and Derrick Maymon 13) Tyler and Emily Talsma
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ARMENTA BESPOKE HANDBAG EVENT AND TRUNK SHOW
Reis-Nichols Jewelers honored International Women’s Day March 8 by inviting jewelry designer and women’s empowerment advocate Emily Armenta to the Keystone at the Crossing store for a Bespoke Handbag Event and Trunk Show. More than 100 guests had the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind handbags that would be signed by the designer herself. The night was spent shopping specialty pieces and hearing the stories behind each piece of Armenta jewelry, which was handmade by women who have been taught the artisanship of jewelry in Armenta’s own atelier. This special event supported College Mentors for Kids.
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1) Kevin and Liz Roseman, Jay and Julie Souers 2) Susan Straka, Emily Armenta, Marsha England, Therese Lopshire 3) Tony Urban, Tom White, Cole Hale 4) Michaela Mellor, Azar Beik, Jean and Gonz Chua 5) Hannah Nichols, Mandy Hafner, Barb Hafner 6) Sheryl Michael, Kent Judy 7) Nicole Lyon, Lori Nichols 8) Candee and Joe Watrobka 9) Emily Armenta, Annette and Kevin Mandrell 10) Kris and Bill Stark
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NOBLE EVENING IN THE GARDEN
March 9, nearly 1,200 gathered for food and fun with friends at Big Red Liquors’ Noble Evening in the Garden, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. The preview gala to the Indiana Flower and Patio Show held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, this 22nd annual event featured more than 30 restaurants and beverage companies offering house specialties. Hosted by the Noble Auxiliary, the event’s proceeds benefit Noble, a nonprofit founded 65 years ago to provide services and supports to more than 2,700 children and adults with disabilities such as Down syndrome and autism. This year’s event raised more than $100,000. 6 4
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CORKS & FORKS
March 14, Indy’s best chefs and bartenders joined forces at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for an evening hosted by RTV6 anchor Marc Mullins. Around 900 attendees enjoyed delicious dishes, craft beer, fine wines and cocktails in support of Second Helpings’ mission to transform lives through the power of food. Every dollar from Corks & Forks supports Second Helpings’ food rescue, hunger relief and Culinary Job Training efforts. In 2017, Corks & Forks raised $230,000, which translated into 217,000 healthy, delicious meals delivered to food-insecure children and families. 6 4
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1) Michelle O'Keefe, Lisa Harris 2) Hannah, BJ, Lori and Aaron Nichols 3) Sue Johns, Lucy Aquilano 4) Karen and John Elliott, Margaret and Barry Wood 5) Joyce and Jim Tharp 6) Ellen Butz, Shannon Rezek, Jeff Butz, Rick Rezek 7) Melissa Grimes, Mike and Ali Sylvia, Rachel and Neil Berzai 8) Kelly Bodner, JR and Anna Spitznogle, Steve Bodner 9) Milton Thompson, Audrey Ballard, Lora and Lee White 10) Chefski, Joe Smerdel 11) Ben Shine, Marc Mullins, Kristen Eamon-Shine, Rob Peoni 12) Neil Johnson, Tanya Deary
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COLUMBIA CLUB MEET THE ARTIST: TURNER WOODARD
Nearly 125 distinguished guests of Turner and Diann Woodard, art collectors and Columbia Club members, attended an art show and champagne reception featuring the WOW-Inspiring and Abstract Enthusiasm artworks by Turner Woodard at the Columbia Club Wednesday, March 14. The Meet The Artist Series is in its 30th year and art sale proceeds and donations go to the Columbia Club Foundation, whose fundraising mission is for the restoration, preservation and protection of the Columbia Club, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. 6 4
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1) Diane Markle, Bill Krummen 2) Megan Thie, James Montague 3) Tom and Paige Megenhardt 4) Jeff, Jojo and Anna Tegethoff 5) Jame Jessee, Pat Bdell 6) Kailey Evans, Anne Jester, RJ Pollak 7) Jenny and Tom Godby, Jeryl and Larry Mitsch 8) Rod and Ann Taylor, Sydney Steele 9) Turner Woodard, Marilyn and Dan Evans, Diann Evans 10) Joie Kipka, Stephen Enkema 11) Turner John Woodard, Megan Owens, Sally Booth 12) Barbara and Steve Schneider
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TIMMY'S 15TH ANNUAL GALA
April 6, Timmy hosted its 15th Annual Gala at the Biltwell Event Center. The 350 guests enjoyed drinks, silent and live auctions, a "Timmy Tienda" of fair trade products, live music by the local group BEMBE Latin Band, a one-of a-kind menu inspired by traditional recipes from the international communities in which Timmy works and special programming. Timmy Global Health is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that provides access to quality healthcare in underserved communities and empowers students to be the next generation of global health leaders. The celebratory evening raised over $160,000 to benefit Timmy's work in Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador and Nigeria.
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