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From the Editor
My Grandma Lucy and two of her grandchildren, Tanksgiving 1980
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, bar none. As a child, Thanksgiving meant welcoming all of my aunts, uncles and cousins - from far and wide, for a week of hunting, playing and cooking at my grandparents farm in West Virginia. Food was fresh from the garden (or the hunt), the house was warm and cozy and my grandmother never missed the opportunity to say grace and give thanks - reminding each of us of the gifts that shouldn’t be taken for granted, no matter the challenges we might face. I took over Tanksgiving dinner responsibilities for our extended family just a few years ago, and the “Columbus Jefers” (as we are known to the Cleveland, Dallas and West Virginia crews) carefully laid the groundwork for our own traditions during that busy week: a Wednesday evening open house full of anti-Tanksgiving food for lots of friends and family; a brisk hike and donuts (with still more friends) on Tursday morning, followed by the obligatory turkey, mashed potatoes and pie; Garth’s annual Tanksgiving auction bright and early on Friday - a veritable homecoming event for diehard antiquers; and on Saturday? We pile in the SUV to a quaint farm in Johnstown where we select the perfect tree to launch our holiday season, after (of course) watching the Buckeyes beat that team up North. By Sunday, we are all collapsing - exhausted but happy. Although the activities of Tanksgiving week have changed signifcantly since I was a child, I have never forgotten my Grandma’s gentle reminder to take note and give thanks for every little gift and opportunity life brings. As you embark on the great holiday hustle and bustle, here’s wishing you and yours a few moments of quiet refection and joy born of the appreciation of simple gifts. Many thanks for reading, and happiest of holidays ~ Warmly,
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DISCOVER: COUTURE ON HIGH Written by Katharine Mallory A chic new storefront in the Short North has brought an impressive lineup of high-end designers to Ohio shoppers. Couture on High houses a stunning selection of couture dresses and ready-to-wear designs by iconic names including Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, Marchesa and Valentino. An added bonus? The boutique carries only one dress in each design, eliminating any fear of duplication on the social scene. In the former Jinny space, proprietor Lynda Schif has married her business acumen with a strong sense of style, sophistication and sincerity. Te result is a beautiful collection of frocks found nowhere else in the state. An attorney by profession, a diagnosis of breast cancer motivated Schif to step away from her law practice and seek an enterprise that could be shared with her daughter, Lexi. Teir mutual love of fashion and an identifable void in Columbus (evidenced by friends traveling to cities like New York, Chicago and Palm Beach for their special occasion fnery) inspired the launch of Couture on High. Deftly navigating the stringent approval process for the top design houses meant partnering with an expert friend with a similar boutique in Palm Beach, allowing Schif to open the doors on High Street this September. Te well-styled Schif plans to leverage her clients’ attraction to revered design houses by showcasing one promising new designer each year - providing visibility in addition to real-time business education and experience. Kevin Black, a graduate of CCAD, is the frst featured designer. Having already dressed a number of high-profle clients around the country in his signature designs, Black’s trained eye will beneft every client of Couture on High, as he also provides in-house master tailor services. Neophytes to the designer scene need not be intimidated by the sartorial elegance of Couture on High; there is a midwestern sensibility at play here too. Schiff and her team are dedicated to making every client look and feel beautiful no matter their age or price point. “I don’t think you have to spend a lot of money to look fantastic” she says. With an unparalleled lineup of couture designs right here in town, imagine the travel savings that can be pumped back into that clothing budget! sl Located at 844 N. High Street, Couture on High is open TuesdaySaturday 11-6, and by appointment. Te boutique may be reached at 614.372.5270.
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DON’T MISS: TRANSFIGURATIONS Written by Shane David Hall
Pablo Picasso Nu au fauteuil noir (Nude in a black armchair), 1932. Oil on canvas, 63 1/2 x 51 in. (161.3 x 129.5 cm). Wexner Family Collection © 2014 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society(ARS), New York
Celebrating a quarter-century as Central Ohio’s destination for “creativity and freedom of expression,” Te Ohio State University’s Wexner Center for the Arts has mounted an exceptional and unparalleled exhibition titled Transfigurations: Modern Masters from the Wexner Family Collection. Curated by Robert Storr – professor and dean of the Yale University School of Art and former senior curator of paintings and sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art - New York – Transfigurations highlights, for the first time, one of world’s unrivaled and extensive private collections, bringing together important paintings, drawings, and sculpture by noted modern masters. Included are nineteen works by Pablo Picasso, nineteen works by Alberto Giacometti, and fourteen works by Jean Dubuffet, as well as Petite danseuse de quatorze ans by Edgar Degas, Pink Lady by Willem de Kooning (the only work Wexner could not part with when downsizing his collection), and Hector Protector by Susan Rothenberg, a personal favorite of Leslie Wexner’s wife, Abigail. 28 slmag.net
Leslie Wexner began collecting abstract expressionist paintings from the New York School, including works by Mark Rothko, Franz Kline, and Willem de Kooning, in the mid-1970s. By the 1980s, Wexner changed focus. He then concentrated on earlier fgurative works – spurred by the purchase of an important Picasso drawing in 1986 and an interest in the development of modernism. Wexner began upgrading his vast personal holdings, creating a cohesive and purposeful collection, imparting the idea of artistic reinvention and reinterpretation that created a singular and unmatched assemblage. Do not miss your rare opportunity to view this collection by these modern masters. Transfgurations is open now through December 31, 2014. Visitors are welcome to walk in and purchase their tickets on-site, but tickets may also be reserved and purchased in advance (recommended for weekends and holiday weeks) by calling the Wexner Center at (614) 292-3535, via wexarts.org/transfgurations, or at the Wexner Center ticket desk, 1871 N. High St. sl
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Obscure White Grapes to Try When choosing a wine, it is easy to pick from the tried and true. On average, most of the wines we try are the grapes we know, the so-called international grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and the list goes on. Tese are grapes that originally hail from France, or at least have been popularized by that country through California and planted throughout North America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Tese grapes have even pervaded countries like Italy and Spain, who have treasure troves of their own indigenous grapes. While these are some of the best grapes to make wine with, there are more, many more. A recently published book lists more than 1,300 vine varieties that make wine in the world; Italy alone is a hot bed of indigenous varieties with over 500. Tere has been a movement in the last few decades to preserve and even seek out indigenous grapes and make delicious and unique wines from them. It is a very good thing to produce wines with such character, as diversity in wine is one of its many strengths. At least for me, if I had to drink wine produced from only international grapes, it would become monotonous. You can travel far when exploring the world of obscure and unique grapes. For example, when I was in Lombardy, Italy, we visited a Franciacorta winery named Majolini. Majolini produces 350 magnums (the equivalent of 700 bottles) of wine from a grape only they have planted called Majolina. While this wine was certainly very interesting, I wanted to be sure that the obscure grapes I wrote about our readers could fnd. Terefore, while they are still obscure, you should be able to find the following wines at better wine shops or on a thoughtful wine list, many of which are quite afordable. Te Coda Di Volpe grape is from Italy’s Campania region. Te grape Coda Di Volpe dates from at least Roman times. Te name given by Pliny means “tail of the fox” and refers to the shape of the grape clusters. One could write an article just on the indigenous grapes of the Southern Italian region of Campania, which in my mind make some of the fnest white wines in all of Italy. Te leader in the region is the Mastroberardino family, who is famous for preserving the native grapes of Campania, and diferent branches of the family own the Terredora Di Paolo and Mastroberardino wineries. Tis wine is dry and crisp with favors of citrus, quince, and white fowers; it is medium-bodied, fresh and enchanting. Suggested wine and producer: Coda Di Volpe Terredora Di Paolo, Campania 2012.
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
Te Colombard grape is from France’s Gascony region. It is certainly possible you have tasted Colombard without knowing it, as it is used in making the French brandies Armagnac and Cognac, as well as bulk ordinary wine in California’s typically named French Colombard. Native to Southwest France and the land of D'Artignan, this grape makes quality value wine. Tis example is dry with the favors of apple, peach, pear, and citrus; all in a light body that is vibrant, crisp and fresh. The name of this producer is Mont Gravet – Mont refers to the hills and Gravet refers to the oval shape rocks of the area, which is depicted on the label. Suggested wine and producer: Colombard, Cotes de Gascogne Mont Gravet 2013. Te Viura Grape is from Spain’s Rioja region. From the Rioja region of Spain, which is widely known for great red wine, comes this white wine. Incidentally, many wine drinkers don’t realize the region makes white wine and rosé alongside its famous red wines. Tis wine region is located in Northeastern Spain and named after the River Rio Oja. Outside of the region of Rioja, the grape is called Macabéo, especially in Catalonia, where it is part of the blend for the sparkling wines of Cava. Te winery has a long history dating to 1879 and is still run by the same family fve generations later. Dry, medium-bodied and tasty with the favors of green apple, melon, lemon, and zesty minerality. Suggested wine and producer: Viura, Rioja Blanco Cune “Monopole” 2013 . Te Verdicchio grape is from Italy’s Marche’s region. The Verdicchio grape is named for its green-colored berries, or in Italian, verdi. It is noted as one of the few Italian grapes that can stand up to oak but ironically rarely is. Hailing from the region of Marche, which is located in east-central Italy on the Adriatic. Basically it comes from two areas within Marche: Matelica or Castelli Di Jesi. Matelica is known for a touch more body. Very dry, light and crisp with the favors of limestone minerals, straw, lemon zest, white peach and apple. Its color is pale yellow. Trough the early 1990’s Beatrice Lucangeli and Stefano Aymerich di Laconi transformed their estate, improving the quality of their vineyards and wine production. Suggested wine and producer: Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico “Villa Torre” Tenuta di Tavignano 2013. sl
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Curating a Lifestyle: Make Room for Mocha
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Tis group of mochaware includes forms, designs and colors commonly used in production. Te pitchers and bowls shown here range in auction value from $300 - $900 each, with larger items commanding a higher price point.
With motifs known as “earthworm” and “seaweed” and an earthy color palette of brown, yellow, blue, green and buff, antique mochaware seems more a product for the organically focused 21st century than the 18th and 19th century ceramics market from which it was born. In its creation, English pottery makers of the period (looking for fresh ideas and simpler manufacturing methods) bucked design trends and found inspiration in nature. At the time, Tomas Chippendale’s book “Te Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director” had a frm hold on the buying habits of an aristocratic audience eager to posit themselves as regal and sophisticated in the face of a stunning loss to a fedgling nation across the pond. Chippendale’s designs were luxurious, bold and elaborate. A minimalist approach to designing interiors that refected the natural world and humble technique was not embraced until several decades later, when William Morris and his peers led the Arts and Crafts movement. Simply said, mochaware (also known simply as “mocha”) producers were truly ahead of their time. Mochaware is a general term for utilitarian kitchenware, first made in Staffordshire, England in the late 18th century that gained popularity by about 1830. Ceramic bowls, pitchers, pepper pots (as shakers are known to our British friends) and other items were lathe-turned; dipped into a mixture of water, clay and pigment (known as “slip”); and hand-decorated, most notably with bands of color and designs resembling the mukha (mocha) stone for which it is named. Imported through Mukha (a port in Yemen), moss agate was known as “mocha stone” to English artisans who valued the rich color and interesting natural designs: random patterns of impurities resembling the eponymous creatures and plants for which mochaware motifs are named. “Earthworm” mocha includes a thick, squiggly line of color circumventing the waist of
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a ceramics piece. “Seaweed” items are decorated with tendrils of color emanating from a single trunk, repeated either vertically or horizontally. “Cat’s eye” decoration is marked by circular forms incorporating marbled colors within. The beauty and timeless style of mocha belies the simplicity and economy with which it was made. Decorative patterns were achieved through a chemical reaction between dyes and slip, creating complex designs in a production process both efficient and quick. At the time it was made, mocha was an inexpensive alternative to more gentrified pottery and porcelain. As a result of its utilitarian nature, it is available today in short supply - and fnding pieces in pristine condition is quite rare. Identifying an antiques dealer who specializes in mochaware is wise, although better antiques auction houses often include examples among Americana oferings. Collectors should expect to pay top dollar for pieces with exceptional coloration or design and without damage or repair, so if you are drawn to the simple elegance and warm palette of mocha, buy with a forgiving eye to a little restoration. Smaller and common forms, especially bowls, are the most affordable options, while mugs and large pitchers can command thousands of dollars each. Exploring mocha designs is made simple through websites like Pinterest, where several boards are devoted to the topic. Tose prone to wanderlust may choose to see frsthand the magnifcent collections at the Shelburne or Winterthur Museums. As styles shift to refect a greater interest in antiques, as well as nature, now is the time to invest in the timeless appeal of antique mochaware. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
A wide variety of mochaware forms, colors and designs are represented on this 19th century shelf, with values ranging from $300 - $2,500 each. Colors favored among collectors are pumpkin, blue and green; particularly when used in combination with high contrast hues that highlight bold decoration.
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Bibliotaph Sean Brock, whom Time christened “the most conspicuously gifted American chef of his generation,” is the James Beard Award–winning chef of Husk and McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina, and of Husk Nashville. In his uniquely personal frst book, Brock shares both the stories that inform his passion for preserving heritage foods and the recipes in which he reinterprets them for the modern palate. Sean Brock - HERITAGE - Hardcover, 336 pages, Artisan Books (artisanbooks.com).
Ivy Manning, a Portland, Oregon based freelance food writer, ofers a collection of 60 do-it-yourself recipes that will inspire you to stock your kitchen with made-from-scratch favorites - from granola and jams to condiments and kimchi - without the added preservatives, sugar, and unpronounceable ingredients found in similar store-bought products. Ivy Manning - Better from Scratch: Delicious D.I.Y. Foods You Can Make at Home - Hardcover, 160 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com).
With roots in New Jersey and Mississippi respectively, authors David Muniz and David Lesniak’s aim is to introduce a new generation of bakers to the simple yet deeply satisfying taste and authentic quality of classic American treats like brownies, mufns, cookies and cakes when made from scratch and baked at home. David Muniz and David Lesniak - Piece of Cake: Home Baking Made Simple - Hardcover, 224 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). Joy Wilson's blogging alter ego, Joy the Baker, has her dabbling daily in butter and sugar in pursuit of the sweet life. Her newest book presents 125 recipes for supereasy, over-the-top, totally delicious treats, such as Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, and Smoked Sea Salt Cookies; Butterscotch Cream Pie with Tyme-Marshmallow Meringue; Mint Chocolate Chip Cake; and Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. Joy Wilson - Homemade Decadence: Irresistibly Sweet, Salty, Gooey, Sticky, Flufy, Creamy, Crunchy Treats - Hardcover, 272 pages, Random House (randomhouse.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis hefty volume, compiled by the accomplished editors of Saveur magazine, features more than 1000 globally inspired from-the-source recipes designed for home cooks, along with practical advice, holiday and special occasion menus and essential cooking techniques. Saveur: Te New Classics Cookbook Hardcover, 624 pages, Weldon Owen (weldonowen.com).
Janna Gur, author of the acclaimed Te Book of New Israeli Food, returns with a cookbook devoted to the culinary masterpieces of Jewish grandmothers from Minsk to Marrakesh: recipes that have traveled across continents and cultural borders and reinterpreted for a new generation to enjoy. Janna Gur - Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh - Hardcover, 240 pages, Schocken Press (penguinrandomhouse.com).
As one of country music's most beloved singers, Martina McBride enjoys entertaining her millions of fans while on the road. But when she is at home, she loves entertaining a diferent way - hosting gatherings for her friends and family. In this book she shares her inventive party ideas, recipes, sanity saver tips and practical menu planning advice. Martina McBride - Around the Table: Recipes and Inspiration for Gatherings Troughout the Year - Hardcover, 320 pages, William Morrow Cookbooks (harpercollins.com).
Part cookbook, part travel guide, the 100 simple and authentic recipes in this book are accompanied by Lonely Planet's expert destination knowledge and stunning photography. Intriguing profles of each dish include where to fnd the best examples when traveling. Te World's Best Street Food - Hardcover - 224 pages, Lonely Planet (lonelyplanet.com).
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Te Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Written by Bridget Williams Calling to mind turn-of-the-century Craftsman and Adirondack styles of architecture with an exterior defned bystacked feldstone walls and chimneys, stained wood cedar shingle siding and painted wood trim and windows, the lodge serves as the centerpiece and social hub of the 35-acre resort. Rustic fair pervades the interiors, with slate foors, vaulted beam ceilings, soaring stone freplaces and panoramic windows with sweeping lake views. Tere are a total 251 guestrooms onsite, including 33 892-square feet club level rooms; one 2,392-square-foot Ritz-Carlton suite; six twoand three-bedroom golf cottages ranging in size from 1,800-2,400 square feet; and the 5,400-square-foot Presidential Suite, which is actually a lakefront house adjacent to the lodge with four master suites and its own heated outdoor pool. Situated in rural Central Georgia and within close proximity to a number of single stoplight towns whose sleepy Main Streets boast the standard sprinkling of antique shops and mom and pop-style diners, the sprawling golf resort and luxury home community that comprises Reynolds Plantation sits directly on the banks of Lake Oconee, a 40 slmag.net
reservoir created in 1979 with the completion of the Wallace Dam. Originally a beloved 10,000-acre hunting, fshing and timber plantation established by Mercer Reynolds, Sr. in the 1920s, the current ownership group has continued the Mercer family’s commitment to providing top-notch amenities in a painstakingly preserved rural environment. Calling to mind turn-of-the-century Craftsman and Adirondack styles of architecture with an exterior defined by stacked fieldstone walls and chimneys, stained wood cedar shingle siding and painted wood trim and windows, the lodge serves as the centerpiece and social hub of the 35-acre resort. Rustic fair pervades the interiors, with slate foors, vaulted beam ceilings, soaring stone freplaces and panoramic windows with sweeping lake views. Tere are a total 251 guestrooms onsite: 33 892-square feet club level rooms; one 2,392-square-foot RitzCarlton suite; six two- and three-bedroom golf cottages ranging in size from 1,800-2,400 square feet; and, the 5,400-square-foot Presidential Suite, a lakefront house adjacent to the lodge with four master suites and its own heated outdoor pool.
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Shot of hole #18 on Te Oconee course with the lodge in the background.
While the entire resort is family and pet-friendly, the twobedroom cottages are particularly suited for traveling with children, with plenty of elbowroom for everyone and just a two-minute stroll from the lodge. In-room amenities across all categories are top-notch and beftting a Ritz-Carlton property that has been bestowed with the AAA Five Diamond Award consecutively the past six years. For an even more luxurious experience, Club Level rooms and suites offer continuous culinary oferings throughout the day in the elegantly appointed club lounge as well as access to a dedicated concierge. With 300-miles of shoreline and more fish per square acre than any lake in Georgia, including large mouth bass, bream, catfsh, crappie and striped bass hybrids, Lake Oconee is a fisherman’s paradise. Just steps from the resort’s infinity edge lakefront pool is a sandy beach and watersports program, complete with paddleboards, kayaks, wake-boarding, knee boarding, jet ski and pontoon rentals (if you rent one of the latter and are feeling spunky, be sure to ask for directions to the “jumping rock”). The resort has access to a pair of fullservice marinas ofering dry dock storage, marina stores with fshing and boating supplies and dockside fueling. During the summer months there are lakeside concerts and freworks; iceskating is ofered from late November through mid-February in a dedicated 5,500-square-foot rink. Popular with young and old alike are the nightly bonfres and s’mores by the lake, which take place just outside Georgia’s Bistro restaurant. 42 slmag.net
Drier pursuits for the active minded encompass horseback riding; a gun club with skeet, trap and clay shooting; five miles of onsite walking and hiking trails; Segway tours; a comprehensive exercise facility with indoor lap pool; and, access to eight tennis courts. The waters of Lake Oconee are certainly a draw, but what Reynolds Plantation is known for is golf, and lots of it. Interwoven amongst the towering oaks, fragrant magnolias and fowering dogwoods are 99 holes of championship-caliber golf designed by top architects of the game: Rees Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Bob Cupp. An increasingly rare enhancement, the resort’s fve golf courses ofer golf caddie services – providing hole descriptions and yardage, spotting golf balls, raking bunkers, attending the fagstick and ofering green reads. With a few rare exceptions, golf can be enjoyed at the resort year-round. The onsite Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation offers the ultimate in club fitting services, swing analysis and on-site construction of customized clubs provided by the very same Taylor Made-certified experts that service professional golfers. Instructor Charlie King of the Reynolds Golf Academy is consistently listed on Golf Digest’s ranking of the 50 best teachers. For those seeking to unwind before or after an active day or wanting refuge from an overactive existence, the 26,000-square foot spa, located in its own building adjacent to the lodge, offers more than 90 health and wellness treatments, many of them utilizing ingredients indigenous to the area, via 19 private
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treatment rooms, one couples spa suite, four wet treatment rooms – including one hydrotherapy room. The facility also features male and female relaxation areas with lockers and changing facilities, an indoor lap pool, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, a relaxation terrace, a full-service salon and a spa boutique with an area specifically allocated to locally-made soaps and bath products. Playing hard works up quite an appetite, and there are several unique venues on property for dining and cocktails. As soon as I sat down at my lakeview table at Georgia’s Bistro, located on the ground floor of the lodge, I was tempted with an artisan breadbasket accompanied by lavender-infused honey, Vidalia onion spread and salted butter. Te menu is full of Southern fare, from fried green tomatoes to shrimp and grits, and a host of inventive moonshine cocktails. For the adventurous or the undecided, order the special “Chef ’s Surprise” entrée. You’ll only be given the price and the recommended temperature (when applicable). Situated poolside and lakefront and offering a “come as you are atmosphere”, signature cocktails and a wide range of casual cuisine to savor al fresco, Gaby's by the Lake is perennially packed during the warmer months. For a more intimate outdoor lakefront dining experience, Chiminea dining provides a threecourse meal for two in front of a personal bonfre. Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch, dinner and cocktails, Linger Longer Steakhouse, located in the Oconee Golf Course Clubhouse, offers a contemporary menu of American
steakhouse classics complemented by an extensive wine list with a focus on reds from around the world. Perhaps it was the blueberryinfused cocktails that made me do it, but following a perfectly prepared peppercorn-encrusted steak, I ordered the bread pudding with white chocolate ice cream for dessert and had zero regrets. It was followed by an encore of puffy pink cotton candy and a directive from our server to “linger longer”. While there are certainly no shortage of activities and amenities on property to keep one amply busy, day trips to charming, historic small towns including Greensboro, Madison and Washington beckon with unique shopping and dining opportunities. A slice of buttermilk pie at Te Yesterday Café in Greensboro (theyesterdaycafe.com) is the stuf of local legend and not to be missed! Parents seeking to treasure hunt in peace can take advantage of the full- and half-day oferings available through the Ritz Kids children’s program, where their little ones will be kept busy with activities developed in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society. Through December 30, 2014 the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is offering a Stay and Play Package, s t a r t i n g a t $ 2 9 9 p e r n i g h t a n d i n c l u d i n g ov e r n i g h t accommodations in a resort view room and one round of golf for one player at Te Plantation, Te Landing, Great Waters, Te National or Oconee ($50 upcharge for play on Oconee or Great Waters courses). For more information or reservations, visit ritzcarlton.com or call 706.467.0600. sl slmag.net
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Maserati Centennial International Gathering Held in September, the Maserati Centennial International Gathering marked a key event in the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Modena-based company. Te frst day of the ofcial program involved over 200 Maseratis and over 500 Maserati collectors and clients from 30 countries across the world. Vintage and modern Maseratis began making their way into Modena in the early hours, lining up in Piazza Grande in the shadow of the Ghirlandina, the white stone bell tower that is the symbol of the Emilian city. Piazza Grande was also the venue for the meeting between Maserati CEO Harald Wester and the Mayor of Modena, Gian Carlo Muzzarelli, who ofcially welcomed the participants to the city. Also on hand were direct descendants of the founders of Maserati: Carlo and Alferi Maserati, the sons of Ettore and Ernesto Maserati respectively, who in December 1914 set out on an adventure with their brother Alferi. "Of the many automobile producers born in Italy in the last century, only a few have reached such a milestone 44 slmag.net
and this flls me with joy," declared Alferi Maserati. "Te name we bear symbolizes brilliance, innovation and the desire to create the unique and novel features we fnd in today's cars." The first day of the Gathering ended with a guided tour and dinner at the company’s historic factory in Viale Ciro Menotti, Modena. After a lengthy parade through the city’s streets, involving more than 200 classic and modern Maseratis and the majority of Modena’s population, gathering participants enjoyed a guided tour of the complex that Maserati has occupied since it moved from Bologna to Modena in 1939, and where the Maserati GranTurismo, GranCabrio and Alfa Romeo 4C are now produced. These same production lines provided the striking location for a very unusual dinner during which guests were entertained by singers from the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. Te bond between Maserati and Luciano Pavarotti was always very strong on both sides – the great Tenor’s frst Maserati was a bright blue Sebring,
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which he purchased in 1963 – and it still continues today thanks to his widow Nicoletta Mantovani, who was present at the dinner. The second day of the Gathering commenced with the start of the regularity competition and transfer of more than 200 Maseratis taking part to the historic San Martino del Lago circuit near Cremona. Te circuit is just a short distance from the straight stretch of road on which Baconin Borzacchini set the first world record in Maserati’s history on September 28, 1929, at the wheel of the 16-cylinder Maserati V4, a record that stood for eight years. Te day ended with a gala dinner hosted by Maserati CEO Harald Wester at the Reggia di Venaria Reale, the royal palace on the outskirts of Turin built by Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy in 1675. Together with Maserati collectors, clients and guests, the dinner was also attended by Fiat Chrysler Group Chairman John Elkann and Fiat Chrysler Group CEO and Maserati Chairman Sergio Marchionne, who declared that, “Maserati will never be a
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An elegant London garden party where the world’s fnest new and vintage automobiles are the guests of honor Written by Bridget Williams An impressive collection of 62 stunning classic and supercars from all over the world shepherded by fve-time Le Mans winner and racing legend Derek Bell MBE departed from the Royal Automotive Club at Woodcote Park in London and on to the show feld at Syon Park alongside the River Tames to kick of Salon Privé London, a three-day garden party that serves as the UK’s premier Concours d’Elégance and British Supercar Show. Syon House and Park, home of His Grace The 12th Duke of Northumberland, dates back to 1415 and has been in the Duke’s family for over 400 years. Te stately residence is surrounded by 200-acres of parkland just 10 miles from central London. With the total combined value of the assembled cars on the show feld estimated to be in excess of £120 million, organizers were quick to rank the 2014 edition as the best in the event’s history.
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Horacio Pagani, esteemed designer and founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A lead the Pagani Parade at the British Supercar Show.
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A 1954 Jaguar D-Type owned by Peter Neumark was named Best in Show.
The annual Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance saw a host of exquisite vehicles competing for the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award. Chief Judge for the day was Derek Bell MBE and from one British legend to another it was a 1954 Jaguar D-Type owned by Peter Neumark that was awarded the top prize. Coincidentally, the D-Type celebrates its 60th birthday this year. A Delahaye Type 235 MS Coupé by Chapron garnered the People’s Choice award. Te inaugural Salon Privé Sale launched earlier this year in partnership with Silverstone Auctions was a thrilling sale with an excess of £10 million. Highlights included a world-record sum for the rare 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder which sold for £2.27 million, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso which sold for £1.89 million including the buyer’s premium and an elegant 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback which fetched £954,500 including the buyer’s premium. Porsche 911 prices continue to rise with a 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa, part of the Henry Pearman collated ‘Stradale’ Collection, selling for £195,500, more than £80,000 over its lower estimate. A piece of motoring history, Range Rover chassis number 001, sold for a premium inclusive £132,250. Commenting on the results, Nick Whale, Managing Director of Silverstone Auctions, said: “We’re delighted with the results from our frst sale at Salon Privé. Some of the prices paid for particular cars are truly staggering and hope that both buyers and vendors alike are as happy as we are.” Te British Supercar Lawn impressed with highlights including the one-of Ferrari F12 TRS, a trio of LaFerraris, a Pagani Huayra, McLaren P, Bugatti Veyron, and the latest models from Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Koenigsegg, Overfnch, BMW and Tesla, among many others. Horacio Pagani, esteemed designer and founder of Pagani Automobili S.p.A lead the Pagani Parade. sl
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Paradise Found
Island idyll is easily attainable on Jumby Bay in Antigua Written by Bridget Williams
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At one time or another, most of us have pondered the notion of inhabiting a deserted island; most likely when prompted by an inquiring mind asking you to consider what three things you’d bring with you. While the concept holds a certain vaguely romantic appeal, the reality – fnding food, clothing, shelter, water and the like – is an endeavor best reserved for a handful of die-hard survivalists or those seeking their 15 minutes of fame on reality television. Te most ideal option, in my humble opinion, is to luxuriate on a fully stafed private island, which can ofer the illusion and sometimes the reality of complete privacy, without the need to fashion crude clothing from palm tree fronds or fgure out how to crack open a coconut.
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One such piece of paradise is Jumby Bay: A Rosewood Resort, a 300-acre private enclave situated just two miles from the coast of Antigua in the West Indies. After landing at V.C. Bird International Airport, a simple three-minute car ride followed by a seven-minute cruise on a private catamaran carries you to a state of mind that is worlds away. While there are a total of 40 rooms that comprise the legendary all-inclusive Five-Diamond resort, the most ideal way to experience the vast array of amenities is to take things up a notch by letting a privately owned estate home. At the pinnacle of these exclusive oferings is Lazy Lizard, a $40 million property that was unveiled in October 2013. With more than 18,000 square feet, six bedrooms, six en-suite baths and one guest bath, this one-of-a-kind beachfront enclave offers a resort-within-aresort experience. Located near the resort’s Estate House, a circa 1830 classical colonial home and garden that was once the centerpiece of the island’s sugar plantation and is now home to Jumby Bay’s elegant fine dining restaurant, only the steeply pitched roofline of the buildings that comprise the fve-acre Lazy Lizard compound are visible from the road. As our golf cart made its way down the drive, the dense tropical landscaping belied the newness of its 52 slmag.net
installation. Members from our team of personal staff, which included a butler, private chef and housekeeper, greeted us at the entrance pavilion with warm, wide smiles. Overseen by renowned local architect Andrew Goodenough, the Caribbean- and Asian-influenced compound was designed with entertaining in mind with the eight pavilions that comprise the contemporary kitchen, living, dining, and media rooms and guest suites oriented around a freeform swimming pool so vast it could amply accommodate all of the island’s hotel guests. Te property also includes its own private beach, food-lit tennis court and ftness center. As fate would have it, I was lucky enough to room in one of a pair of identical 2,000-square-foot master suites that fank the central pavilion. Te sprawling space was made to feel even larger via intricate patterning of the cerused wood planks that adorned the steeply pitched ceiling. Te décor was primarily comprised of variegated shades of blue on the upholstery, walls and accessories. When considered with the limestone fooring, the combination mimicked the surrounding seascape visible everywhere I looked. Adjacent to the en-suite bath, sliding doors led outside to a walled open-air garden oasis whose pièce de résistance was a deep soaking tub carved from a single piece of ivory travertine.
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Te living room and kitchen at Lazy Lizard are located in the central pavilion.
Te 'foating' dining pavilion at Lazy Lizard.
Te outdoor soaking tub in each of the master suites at Lazy Lizard is carved from a single piece of ivory travertine.
Not wanting to leave any island experience on the table during my brief sojourn, I opted to save the al fresco bubble bath for après dinner and took the wheel of one of two golf carts reserved for Lazy Lizard guests and set out to explore the island. Te frst stop was the theatre kitchen at Te Verandah Restaurant, where Chef Jonathan was leading a scheduled cooking class. Trained in France at Michelin-starred restaurants, he imparted a wealth of information on global cuisine and preparation methods as well as his favorite of-island haunts (Devil’s Bridge near Indian Town Point and rainforest zip line tours were among his top recommendations). Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, the casually elegant open-air Verandah Restaurant and Bar is the island’s hub of activity and the unofcial clubhouse of island home and villa owners. After laying claim to a cushioned chaise under a thatched umbrella, I headed to the watersports area to unleash my inner adolescent with a go at tubing, followed by paddle boarding and snorkeling in the tranquil azure waters of Jumby Bay. Te comprehensive watersports program includes the aforementioned activities as well as water skiing, kayaking, windsurfng, sailing
and weekly morning snorkeling trips to nearby Bird Island. My fortuitous state of afairs continued as I returned to the comfort of my chaise just as the beach attendants were making their daily afternoon rounds to ofer sun-baked guests a frozen confection. I returned to Lazy Lizard to find preparations underway for our private dinner to be staged in the pool’s dining pavilion, which is surrounded on all four sides by water and accessed by a Japanese footbridge. Guests of Lazy Lizard have access to the services of private chef Sarah Wong, who has spent the past few winter seasons in Antigua and summers in Italy working at the Michelin restaurant Andreini. As the fnal remnants of a fery sunset were gobbled up by the horizon, the staf lit torchères and candles along the path to the dining pavilion. We walked in time to the beat of a steel drum band, whose members had rolled up their pant legs in order to play instruments situated in the shallow waters of the pool’s sunbathing ledge. Te dinner was an epicurean extravaganza and a definite “must-do” for those renting an estate home. Te following morning I selected a bicycle from the stand near the entrance to the estate for a short ride to Sense, A
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Rosewood Spa for an Island Bamboo full-body massage. Te spa’s open-air sanctuary, fve treatment rooms and Duet Suite for couples treatments are surrounded by lush foliage that is in a state of perpetual and hypnotic movement courtesy of gentle ocean breezes. Signature treatments incorporate products with natural ingredients indigenous to the area such as sugar cane, molasses, spices and rum. Fe e l i n g s i m u l t a n e o u s l y re s t e d a n d i n v i g o r a t e d , I reconvened with my travelmates for lunch at the Pool Grille, aptly named for an oceanfront infnity-edge pool opposite the entrance to the dining room. Ofering lunch and dinner (the fish tacos and lobster and cantaloupe salad are top-notch), the Pool Grille also hosts a weekly “Caribbean Night”, a bountiful bufet-style dinner that highlights dishes indigenous to Antigua such as pepper pot stew, Fungee (cornmeal and okra dumplings), lobster, Roti (patties flled with curried potatoes and beef ), sweet potato dumplings, mahi-mahi, Johnny Cakes, conch and saltfsh. T h e o w n e r s a n d m a n a g e m e n t o f Ju m b y B a y a r e committed to being responsible stewards of their local
environment. One of the most exciting island-supported initiatives is the Hawksbill Turtle Program, which celebrated its 28th anniversary in 2014, making it the longest running scientific study of its kind. Each year, Hawksbills return to nest on the resort’s Pasture Bay Beach, a protected nesting area that has been drawing the now-endangered sea turtles since the age of the dinosaurs. Interested guests can sign up for “turtle watches” and they will be notifed by the staf is a successful nesting is predicted. Tis is the only time guests are permitted to be in close proximity to turtles in the nesting area. With so many activities available to occupy your time, it can be easy to forget that it is perfectly acceptable to do nothing, which is arguably the greatest luxury of all in an era of chronic overscheduling. Opportunities for moments (or even hours) of idyllic idleness are offered in abundance at Lazy Lizard, so much so that even my fellow Type A’s will fnd themselves slowly adjusting to (and even enjoying) “island time”. Rates for the Lazy Lizard estate house on Jumby Bay begin at $11,500/night. For more information visit rosewoodhotels.com/ en/jumby-bay-antigua. sl
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ALL THAT GLITTERS Luxury Gif Guide
Piaget Rose Passion necklace (price upon request) in 18K pink gold set with 412 brilliant cut diamonds, green tourmalines, purple spinel, lavender spinel, pink spinel, aquamarine, pink sapphire, pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, and blue tourmaline (piaget.com).
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Martell Premier Voyage cognac is a unique new blend containing 18 eaux de vie from Martell’s cellars in recognition of the brand’s 300th anniversary next year. Limited to 300 units, each bottle will be individually signed, numbered and produced to order (premiervoyage.martell.com).
One-dozen strawberries ($39.98) hand-dipped in champagne-favored confection and topped with gold shimmer sugar and sprinkles from Shari's Berries (berries.com).
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Eastgate Written by Amelia Jefers Photography by Gordon Beall Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Shallow men believe in luck or in circumstance. Strong men believe in cause and efect.” Rex Elsass is a strong and purposeful man who emerged from humble roots in Mansfield, Ohio to build one of the most powerful and influential political strategy and advertising agencies in the country. He has coached some of the biggest names in politics for television interviews, and his production team creates multimillion dollar ad campaigns - winning hundreds of awards for their work. Was there a little luck along the way? Probably. But, like most success stories, Rex seems to have the gift of clarity - knowing when to grab for the gold ring and when to hang on for the ride. 66 slmag.net
It can be the smallest of moments that ofers the gold ring - a seemingly inconsequential action or decision, but one that leads to impressive results. When Rex Elsass spent a day in 2010 reviewing sites for a new company retreat in Washington D.C. with his New Albany - based interior designer, Mark Hufman, they nearly cut the day short after fnding a home that ft their criteria. With one house remaining on the list, the duo decided to quickly view it before catching their flight home “just in case.” Tat “just in case” tour has become the perfect backdrop for important strategic meetings with clients and special events boasting a veritable “Who’s Who” on the political scene - with some serious cause and efect from everyone involved.
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“Rex walked in the front door and knew it was the one. He made the ofer on the way to the airport, and our team got right to work. We had an aggressive timeline,” remembers Hufman. The deadline was a party for 300 in twelve short weeks, and despite recent upgrades, the home had to be gutted to meet Rex’s discriminating standards. “We fnished on the day of the party,” Hufman smiles. “I hire the best talent I can find and get out of their way,” says Rex at our breakfast meeting. Meetings with Rex, or any other member of his leadership team, always occur over meals I later learn. “Mark is a gifted designer. He understands exactly what I need - and he infuses each space with our culture and style.” Having designed multiple homes and ofces for Rex in 13 years, Hufman had the clarity, vision and the team to get the job done. Dubbed “Eastgate” for the East Gate of Jerusalem (refective of Rex’s deep faith), the D.C. home became a hive of activity 68 slmag.net
emanating from our very own capital city - Columbus, Ohio. General contractor Marc Miriello of On Site Management relied on trusted central Ohio resources, housing a team in nearby corporate accommodations for the duration of the project. Built in 1892, Eastgate was home to Steubenville, Ohio sculptor William McCauslen. Having sculpted the likes of John Tyler, William King and Andrew Johnson, McCauslen surely entertained important political leaders of his day in the stately row house. Well-positioned, just seven blocks from the Capitol in a tony neighborhood, the home had become a twounit townhouse in recent years. When another distinguished Buckeye seized the opportunity to return Eastgate to its former glory, it was only appropriate that he should employ the eforts of the best Ohio has to ofer. Leather upholstered wall panels were sized and prepared by Fortner Upholstering in Columbus and shipped to D.C. for
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installation by Miriello’s carpenters. Tiles and slabs were sourced through Classico Tile on 3rd Avenue and installed by Authentic Tile and Marble from Sunbury. Beautiful hardwood floors were provided by Old West Woods, a company from Waynesfeld, Ohio, who once produced and installed the set for a Meryl Streep flm. Contractors weren’t limited to central Ohio. Hufman called on Brooklyn-based artist, Alan Carroll, who applied silver leaf by hand, burnishing it to a perfect patina; and painstakingly brushed hand-striated walls to provide a texturally rich backdrop for restrained and modern furnishings. Custom furniture was ordered, including pieces from Washington D.C. designer, Tomas Pheasant - an international force in the design world who recently styled the interiors of Blair House, the President’s guest house on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the White House. After the renovation, little remained besides the home’s original elements: a fireplace mantel, the stair railing and balusters. “We had to be recreate a lot of trim and architectural details,” says Hufman. “Given the custom furniture orders alone, it is remarkable we made the deadline - but that’s the beauty of working with our Columbus team. When these people commit, they are dedicated and just get it done.” 72 slmag.net
The culmination of the team’s efforts is a space that is serene and sophisticated, welcoming but grand. Rex prefers to infuse food and drink into work, so Eastgate was designed with entertaining in mind. From the private and elegant formal dining room to the comfortable and chic garden level lounge, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert become opportunities to relax and connect more deeply with clients and colleagues. Overnight guests are treated to luxurious accommodations on the second foor. Audio visual systems are state of the art, and while the home boasts an impressive number of televisions in every room, one never feels at the center of a media empire. At breakfast with Rex, his ability to guide the conversation efortlessly - from friendly small world banter, to his commitment to his faith and country, to his love of family - was impressive and underscored his company’s mealtime / meeting strategy. Put your guest at ease. Create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Attack your work with a positive and determined attitude. Get the job done. Leaving nothing to chance, Rex and his team (whether political power brokers or design afcionados) have mastered the art of cause and efect - their eforts skillfully on display to all who enter Eastgate. sl
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PURE IMAGINATION Written by Katharine Mallory Photography by Rob Manko
Daniel Cooper is a modern-day Willy Wonka, though you won’t find a single Everlasting Gobstopper anywhere near him. He works with one medium: chocolate. Cooper dreams up creative confections and then brings them to life in his Grandview Avenue kitchen. Salted caramel, raspberry cheesecake, and espresso-infused chocolates literally leap from the cases at Pure Imagination’s shops on Grandview Avenue and in the North Market. In fact, right before our photo shoot, a longtime client sauntered in and carted away nearly 300 pieces to share with family and friends, leaving Cooper and his talented Oompa Loompas to scramble to fll the cases so that they were overfowing once more. After all, everything at Pure Imagination is handmade on-site, and everything is perennially fresh, with production seven days a week.
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Cooper’s journey to master chocolatier began as naturally as a child embarking on his or her frst paper route or babysitting job - he simply loved chocolate. Immediately after graduating from high school, Cooper began making chocolates for his family and friends. Tose fortunate enough to receive the fruits of his labor quickly realized his innate talent. Cooper began studying chocolate and candy-making techniques and opened his first shop at the North Market in 2000. Fourteen years later, Cooper’s grandmother presides over the North Market cases with expert knowledge of the product, and no shortage of pride for her grandson. Yiayia, as she’s known, shares her recommendations with clients along with plenty of Pure Imagination anecdotes. Like the time the self-taught Cooper was invited four years running to serve as chocolatier to the Oscars, creating a chocolate bufet for the brightest Hollywood stars at their premier awards ceremony, or the time his creations landed a cameo appearance on ABC’s Ugly Betty. Under a longstanding contract with United Airlines, Cooper and his team produced more than one hundred thousand pieces of chocolate per month for its frst and business-class customers. Per month. With the death of United came the birth of the Grandview store.
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Cooper uses the finest Swiss couverture in all of his creations. The fair-trade product is of the highest quality and results in a confection that is smooth and luxurious. Part chemist, part artist, Cooper is constantly creating new flavors, but not all creations pass muster. An experiment with ginger and wasabi never made it to the temperature-controlled case, “I thought it would be fantastic, but it was disposed of promptly and I’ve tried to forget about it ever since” says Cooper. Fortunately, he keeps experimenting, and the cases brim with myriad favors ranging from wild blueberry and gouda to blood orange mimosa. The shop’s truffles take multiple steps and plenty of patience to produce, and are meant to be savored one at a time. Only then can one appreciate the quality that has gone into this artwork, layer by layer. Pure Imagination Chocolatier’s holiday line of truffles conjures up images of winter in London. Set to include Sugar Plum, Toasted Chestnut, Old World Candy Cane, Winter Wonderland and Figgy Pudding, Cooper’s clientele will fnd it difcult to decide what to keep and what to gift. Te holiday line launches mid-November, but it could be difcult for Cooper’s diehard fans to wait so long. To echo Veruca Salt, “I want it now!” sl No Golden Ticket necessary! Pure Imagination Chocolatier can be found in the North Market and at 1205 Grandview Ave. Open Tuesday through Friday from 9a - 7p, Saturday from 8a - 5p and Sundays from noon until 5p. Call 614.221.5433 or 614.488.3070.
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Gallery Hop, Short North; shortnorth.org Celebration of Learning, Main Library; foundation.columbuslibrary.org/celebration-of-learning Barre3 Rise and Dine, 8:30am, Whole Foods Upper Arlington; barre3.com/locations/columbus Eat Up! Columbus, 6pm, St. Charles Preparatory School; freedomalacart.org/eat-up Spurs & Stilettos Cattle Baron’s Ball, Sheraton Capitol Square, 6:30pm; wendy.levine@cancer.org Wexner Center for the Arts 25th Anniversary Party; wexarts.org Remarkable Evening featuring George W. Bush; newalbanyfoundation.org Gift Day Into Night, 10am-10pm, Jeffrey Thomas; jeffreythomasco.com Columbus Academy Open House, 2-4pm; columbusacademy.org Sweet Turkeys, 11am, Franklin Park Conservatory; fpconservatory.org
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Art Basel Miami 22nd Annual Music Celebration, The Ohio State University School of Music, Mershon Auditorium; music.osu.edu Holiday Pops, Ohio Theatre; columbussymphony.com Joy! Welcome Home!, Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus; columbusgaymenschorus.com Winterfair! 2014, Ohio Expo Center; winterfair.org Before They’re Famous CCAD Semiannual Art Sale, 10am, 60 Cleveland Ave.; ccad.edu Gallery Hop, Short North; shortnorth.org Holiday Tour of Homes, Grandview; jlcolumbus.org/holiday-tour-of-homes Holiday Winter Market, North Market; northmarket.com Village Lights, German Village, 6pm; germanvillage.com The Nutcracker, Ohio Theatre; balletmet.org The Nutcracker Ball, L Brands Inc. World Headquarters; balletmet.org New Albany Symphony Holiday Spectacular, 3pm; newalbanysymphony.net The Nutty Nutcracker, Ohio Theatre; balletmet.org First Night Columbus, 5pm; frstnightcolumbus.com
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ART FOR LIFE
Held at the Ohio History Center, the 2014 Art for Life gala raised more than $500,000 to benefit the important work of the AIDS Resource Center of Ohio. Some 1,100 attendees bid on artwork donated by leading Columbus galleries and artists.
Ann & Ron Pizzuti, Kristyn Hartman
Dan Brown, Art for Life Award Winner Sally Blue, Michael Reese
Joe Kurzer, Bart Krogman
Emily Toney, Joel Diaz, Jef Jefers
Marcia Evans, Artist Cody Heichel (PeopleĂs Choice Award Winner) and his wife Marcela Azevedo
Colleen Marshall, Loann Crane
Michelle Brandt, Malcolm Riggle
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David & Angela Meleca
Michael Maly, Gregory Espinoza, Brian Cole
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WEXNER CENTER 25TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
Photography by Scott Cunningham
Abigail & Leslie Wexner
Steve & Patti Steinour
Alex & RenĂŠe Shumate
Transfgurations guest curator, Robert Storr & Wexner Center Director, Sherri Geldin (Photo by Katie Spengler)
Teckie Shackelford & Ohio Governor John Kasich
David, Sarah, & Hannah Wexner; Grant Dolven
Ron & Ann Pizzuti, Steve & Judy Tuckerman, and Fred & Kathy Yafe
Jeri Block & Bobby Schottenstein
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Jeni Britton Bauer & Charly Bauer
Monica & Doug Kridler
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Nick & Donna Akins
Beginning September 18, the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University kicked off a weekend-long event that drew guests from around the world to celebrate the opening of Transfigurations: Modern Masters from the Wexner Family Collection, an unprecedented exhibition of the personal collection of Leslie and Abigail Wexner focusing on works by Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, and Jean Dubufet. More information on the exhibition, part of the center’s 25th Anniversary Season, is at wexarts.org/transfgurations.
Veena & Rohit Singh
Mary & Bob Kidder
Greg Henchel & Liza Kessler
Joyce & Chuck Shenk
Kelly Mooney & Scott Henningsen
Dr. Michael V. Drake, MD & Brenda Drake
Sherri Geldin & Daniel Verdier
Leslie & Kurt Malkof
Jim & DeeDee Kunk and Jamie & Steve Allen
Larry & Donna James
Jack & Charlotte Kessler, Jane Chu & Mike Grifn
Christopher Celeste & Nancy Kramer
Jim Lyski & Mary Lyski (Photo by Katie Spengler)
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NEW ALBANY CLASSIC
Photography by Scott Cunningham
Tousands of families gathered on September 21st at the Wexner home in New Albany in support of Te Center for Family Safety and Healing. More than $1.7 million was raised through sponsorships of and tickets sales to the 17th Annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day, all of which benefts the family violence initiatives of Te Center. A full day of family fun, including carnival rides and concerts by top pop sensations, culminated in an internationally sanctioned Grand Prix show jumping competition featuring the country’s best riders battling it out for the Authentic Cup and $125,000 in prize money on the John G. McCoy Show Field. In a thrilling jump of that included seven horse and rider combinations, Shane Sweetnam of Ireland aboard his mount, Chaqui-Z, took the top honors, narrowly beating World Cup title holder Beezie Madden aboard Vanilla.
Abigail and Les Wexner, Jack Kessler
Alan Hinson, Avery Hinson, Char Hinson
Doug Mancosh, Tanny Crane, Steve Steinour
Tanisha Robinson, John Wolf, Mike Eicher
Sharen Turney and Charles Turney
Bety and Rolando DeAguiar
Blane Walter, Michael DeAscentis, Jr.
Steve Davis, Jack Kessler, Michael Drake
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Gabriela Mershad, Rick Mershad, Sara Mershad
Daniel Verdier, Sherri Geldin
Brian Tuckerman, Sam Tuckerman, Audrey Tuckerman, Steve Tuckerman
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CONTINENTAL OFFICE 75TH ANNIVERSARY
More than 500 guests visited Huntington Park to celebrate Continental Office Environments’ 75th Anniversary on September 18th. At the event, CEO Ira Sharfn announced that COE, which started as an ofce supply company on Long Street in 1939, is expanding and moving its headquarters back to downtown Columbus.
Adrienne Selsor and Craig Mohr
Scott Geither, Shannon Ryan and Estra Geither
Malik Malone, Eric Bowlin, Brent Baker and Morgan Rogers
Don DePerro and Wade Kozich
Ernie Stern, Rela Stern and Linda Stern Kass
Kyle Johnson, Kurt Weidner, Ira Sharfn, Nick Magoto, Pam Blair, Garry Ruick
John Massara and Jack Lucks
Pam Edwards, Rod Bouc and Carl Mitsoulis
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CRISTO REY GARDEN PARTY
Te inaugural Garden Party to beneft Cristo Rey Columbus High School was held on September 20th. More than 500 attendees toured the spectacularly renovated high school, former home of the Ohio State School for the Deaf. Guests enjoyed the beautiful evening with a progressive cocktail party and dancing under the stars at the Topiary Park. Cristo Rey Columbus High School is a college-prep high school with a workstudy program that help economically challenged youth reach their potential. For more information about Cristo Rey, visit cristoreycolumbus.org.
Photography by Tomas Foley
Rene’ Martinez & Cristo Rey Columbus Principal Dr. Cathy Tomas
Rob & Meagan Cafarelli, Rick & Colleen Kirk, Vickey Carey and Board Member Ed Carey
Candy Hopkins & Kristen Foley
Christina Christian & Krista Kae
Andrea & Tom McAulife
Jennifer Grifth, Father John Foley & Dr. Ali Carine
Michael Foley, Mary Beth Foley & Vicki Foley
Bill Adams & Cristo Rey Board Member Dianne Grote Adams
Margie Sullivan & Cristo Rey Board Member Mike Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Valentas
Dale & Sue O’Donnell
Cristo Rey Columbus President Jim Foley (center), Michael Schott & guest
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FIELD TO TABLE
Photography courtesy of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
On August 22nd, the Women’s Board of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens welcomed more than 700 for Field to Table, the board’s signature fall fundraising event. Guests enjoyed a garden-inspired cocktail hour and dinner in celebration of Ohio’s harvest. Field to Table supports the Conservatory’s community gardening outreach programs. Proceeds from this year’s event totaled $290,000, for a cumulative $1.4 million raised over the past six years.
Ann Poole and Subha Lembach
Jackie and Bill Wells
Jason Krauss and Chris Bradley
Kathy Hill and Bill Gerhardt
Dinner guests in the John F. Wolfe Palm House
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Dinner set in the John F. Wolfe Palm House
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THE 32ND ANNUAL RECREATION UNLIMITED MUIRFIELD INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY GERMAIN LEXUS
On September 15th and 16th, 130 golfers hit the fairway at Muirfeld Golf Club to participate in one of the best charity golf tournaments in central Ohio. Presented by Germain Lexus, the tournament raised over $475,000 for Recreation Unlimited, serving youth and adults with physical and developmental disabilities and health concerns through sports, recreation and education on a 195-acre campus.
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Dave Stone, Doug Austin, Richard Coleman, Jamie Darrow, Paul Cochran, Chad Maddrix (lef front), Amber Salsburey (right front)
Kurt Stuckenbrock, Chad Maddrix, Cory Ryan, Walt Dennis, Paul Huttlin, Amber Salsburey
Maggie Barbour, Paul Huttlin, Scott Barbour
Carter Bean, Kurt Stuckenbrock, Barton Carver, Chad Maddrix (center front), Ryan Dietsch, Walt Dennis
Matt Cacciato & Paul Huttlin
Bettie Maddrix, Chad Maddrix, David Ruf
Brooke Watts, Cory Ryan
Rick Germain & Amber Salsburey
George McCloy, Paul Huttlin
David Ruf & Chris Link
Doug Knisley, Frank Ingwersen, Rick Germain, Whitney Logan, Jef Trotier
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