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From the Editor
When our family embarked on a hike to Devil’s Bridge in Sedona, Arizona a few years ago, we had no idea that anyone actually scaled the side of a mountain to get to the stone arch and the ultimate vacation photo. (Ok, maybe we didn’t scale it, but the lack of railing and steep incline was pretty formidable.) More than a few times, my mommy instincts kicked in with an almost irresistible urge to turn back. My husband, Jef, insisted we complete the hike, recognizing the huge beneft of the inevitable sense of pride and accomplishment our kids would feel, that might later provide a bit of confdence when they faced their next exciting but daunting opportunity. Te picture, taken by a kind stranger for whom we reciprocated, is one of my favorite family photos ever. It is really a series of attempts, failures, retries and occasional successes that allow any one of us to develop the confdence necessary to pursue our goals and dreams. I can vividly recall stepping down from my frst stint at the auction block to a warm greeting from a mentor (and a pretty amazing auctioneer), Tom Porter. “Good job!” he said, “what do you think?” “I think,” I said dryly, “that anyone who would do that twice is out of their mind.” Tom chuckled and said something about it getting better, but I was doubtful. Tis many years later, and stepping up to the auction block is one of the most exciting and enjoyable parts of my job. I shudder to think if I had given up after that frst difcult experience. Having the will and tenacity to explore and pursue a passion has a lot to do with having a bit of confdence to take some risks, face a few failures and try again. The local features in this issue highlight the successes of individuals who weren’t averse to risk; whose confdence allowed them to dive deeply into their passions; and whose results are as impressive as their eforts to achieve them. Happy fall, friends, and happy reading.
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Discover: Alfred Tibor Written by Katharine Mallory Photography by William Argo At 94 years young (his words), Alfred Tibor’s eyes are clear and full of expression. He is determined to share what they have witnessed the racism that denied Tibor a spot on the 1936 Hungarian Olympic team; years in a forced labor battalion; Holocaust atrocities, including the death of 84 family members; nearly six years in a Siberian prison camp; an escape from communist Hungary to America. Yet what shines in Tibor’s work - in marble, alabaster, bronze and cold cast bronze - is the beauty and potential of life. As young as six, Tibor knew he wanted to be a sculptor. Using scraps of dough from his mother’s baking, Tibor would roll fgurines and leave them to dry on the windowsill. Needing more instruction to understand the human form, the young Hungarian boy marched over to the doctor who served his village of 900 and politely requested an anatomy book, which he devoured. Anti-Semitism and World War II interrupted the young Hungarian’s dream of studying art, but not his love of it. So, it was with no formal training that Tibor started and made his career in the art industry. First as a window dresser in Budapest, later as a commercial artist in Miami, and then as advertising director in Columbus for Value City Furniture Stores. 24 slmag.net
With hundreds of installations around the globe, it is amazing to think that Tibor did not begin sculpting in earnest until the age of 65. Once he had the tools and the time, experiences from Tibor’s life fooded into sculpted form - mothers and children, families, visions from the Holocaust, symbols of hope and beauty. Each piece has a story of its own, but is informed by Tibor’s story and his resounding message. “Hatred doesn’t work. I am shouting this through my art.” Among Tibor’s many installations in Columbus are works at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, St. Charles Preparatory School, the Schumacher Gallery, Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Clinic, and Agudas Achim Synagogue. Born Alfred Goldstein, Alfred (and his brother Endre) took their eldest brother Tibor’s given name as their surname after learning of his death in a prison camp. A proposed sculpture park in Upper Arlington will bear Tibor’s name in honor of this beloved brother. Tibor keeps a studio gallery in his home, and has a number of pieces at Argo & Lehne Jewelers in Upper Arlington. For more information, visit www. alfredtibor.net or www.argolehne.com. sl
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Art for Life 2014
Twenty-fve years ago a few friends came together with what seemed like a lofty goal: to raise $10,000 for the Columbus AIDS Task Force (now known as AIDS Resource Center Ohio). As one of the co-founders, Jim Arter said “we were tripping over our own optimism, but we just had to do something�. Misunderstood and stigmatized, AIDS was a certain death sentence at the time. Te Columbus AIDS Task Force was providing vital support, but lacked adequate resources. Exceeding their wildest expectations, the frst group of volunteers solicited the donation of works of art, an empty building in the Short North and ofered carriage rides to those in attendance. Tey raised an astonishing $35,000. Within a few years, wise minds agreed to transition the event to every other year, taking some pressure off the patrons and artists who so generously supported the event. Since that frst year, Art For Life Columbus has become the largest art-based charity fundraising event in Ohio, raising over $2 million for important support services for thousands of HIV-positive individuals, including medical and pharmacy needs, comprehensive case management, housing, HIV testing & counseling, prevention education, a children’s summer camp for those afected by HIV and advocacy in the community. Art for Life 2014 will be held September 13, 2014 at the Ohio History Center and will include both live and silent auctions flled with wonderful works from Central Ohio artists and beyond. Although patron tickets for the live auction are sold out, tickets for the silent auction and party are still available for $150 per person. Illustrated here are select paintings from the live auction. For more information, visit artforlifecolumbus.org. sl 28 slmag.net
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What is a Sommelier?
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
What is a sommelier? It could be as simple as a service person in an upscale restaurant that serves wine or, in other words, a wine steward. What you should hope for or expect from a sommelier is one who helps the patron in the selection and service of wine, one who can put the patron at ease and not make them feel intimidated or pressured to order a particular wine or price. Using a sommelier’s service should be a delight, making the dining experience easier and more relaxed. With a few concise questions they should be able to help you fnd an appropriate bottle in your price range and in a style that fts your meal. Te sommelier should be competent enough to recommend a Monday night $30.00 bottle as well as a $100.00+ bottle of special occasion wine. On the business side, the sommelier is likely the one who chooses the wine for the wine list, providing selections that not only pair well with the restaurant’s food but also with the guests’ taste, striking a balance between known wines and interesting selections. Te sommelier keeps the wine list as accurate as possible, purchases the wine, trains the staf on wine and ultimately manages the wine program much the same way a chef manages the kitchen. Using a sommelier can be simple. Feel free to tell them what you are interested in. If you tell them you are looking for a bottle of red wine around $50.00 that is medium-bodied, dry, and full of ripe fruit and spice, the best sommeliers will enthusiastically give you some choices, maybe even turning you on to the best wines they have in the category you requested. Additionally, asking the sommelier to pair your wine with your meal or your meal with the wine can be received with an eagerness to please. A sommelier can be accredited, but many quality sommeliers are not. Te worldwide examining body of sommeliers is the Court of Master Sommeliers. Te Court of Master Sommeliers’ testing is focused on the areas needed for superior beverage department management and guest service, which include Tasting, Teory, and Practical Dining Room Application and also encompasses spirits and beers, as well as global wine knowledge. To become a Master Sommelier, a candidate must pass four levels of examinations: the Introductory Sommelier Exam, the Certified Sommelier Exam, the Advanced Sommelier Exam and fnally, the Master Sommelier Diploma Exam. Te Master Sommelier Diploma Exam has one of the lowest pass rates of any exam in the world: to date there are just 140 professionals who have earned the title Master Sommelier in North America. Of those, 119 are men and 21 are women. Tere are 219 professionals worldwide who have received the title of Master Sommelier since the frst Master Sommelier Diploma Exam, which was given in 1969. At the fourth and final level of the Master Sommelier Diploma Exam, the most revered is the blind tasting. The sommelier must, in 25 minutes, describe six different wines by verbally identifying the grape varieties, country of origin, district and appellation of origin, and vintage, while speaking to the taste and favor of each of the wines. Te other two exams that must be
passed at the master’s level are Teory and Practical. Te Teory is completely verbal. Te candidate is asked questions regarding wine, spirits and beer minutia by a panel of Master Sommeliers. Once a question has been answered, the candidate may not go back. Te Practical involves various types of wine, spirit and beer service in a restaurant serving Master Sommeliers. The candidate may be decanting wine with grace and humility while being barraged with questions that are almost infnite but may include wine and food pairing, quality vintages, wine styles and pricing. A Master Sommelier has a proven mastery of wine and other beverages, although when one passes any of the four levels it is deemed an accomplishment, and sommeliers who are studying for the exams should be an excellent source for your fne beverage needs. Attaining the title of Master Sommelier takes both passion and dedication for the years of involved preparation, which include tasting thousands of wines, long hours of studying, traveling to wine regions and the thousands of dollars in expenses related to each.
Recommended wines from Sophisticated Living’s Master Sommelier: Prices are approximate and retail. Monday night $30.00 bottle Joseph Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 2011 (Burgundy, France) The Drouhin family have been winemakers in Burgundy for over 125 years, and Chablis is their specialty. The wine is pale gold with green highlights. Dry, very crisp with the delicious bright favors of green apples, lemon zest and grapefruit. Linear, intense with enjoyable wet stone minerals that add a level to the complexity. 100 percent Chardonnay that is elegant, vivacious, fresh and medium-bodied; drink as a favorful aperitif or as natural accompaniment with seafood. Special occasion wine $100.00 bottle Honig Cabernet Sauvignon “Bartolucci Vineyard” 2008 (Napa Valley, California) Located at the foot of Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley, this old, head-pruned vineyard has been farmed by the Bartolucci family for three generations. With its gravelly soil and warmer microclimate, the vineyard is ideally suited to growing Cabernet Sauvignon. From this amazing fruit, winemaker Kristin Belair creates a 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon that is a rich and luscious wine with aromas and favors of cassis, plum, black olive and baking spice. The palate is full-bodied, round and lush, with plum and berry fruit. Finishes of with rich, velvety tannins and a long fnish. sl
A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 219 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Timeless Style of Antique Clocks From our Smartphone to the microwave, the fleeting nature of time is evident each and every day. Who among us hasn't turned the page in an overactive date book, only to lament the passage of yet another month? Truly, the frenetic pace of life in the 21st century makes it difficult to imagine life without a constant reminder of time - but just 200 years ago, most people counted time by shadows on the ground or the lone timepiece in their town hall. For an elite few, knowing the time meant a quick glance at a pocket watch or to a grand investment: a tall case clock. Although the idea of a swinging bob to regulate the motion of a time-keeping mechanism was frst contemplated by Galileo in the 16th century, it wasn't for another 100 years that innovations by persistent clock makers resulted in a practical model. Long pendulums that required a short range of motion made it possible to hide and protect the mostly unattractive functional parts of a clock, and provided savvy merchants an opportunity to market a new and extravagant home furnishing to their best clients. At frst only available to royalty and Ăźberaristocracy, tall, cased clocks soon became a symbol of luxury and sophistication coveted by anyone rising through societal ranks. Te height of handmade tall cased clock construction lasted from about 1720-1830, when the advent of assembly lines led to mass production and the inevitable reduction in quality and cost. Prior to industrialization, one tall clock incorporated the eforts and talents of a multitude of craftsmen: the trained clockmaker who understood the intricate engineering of a mechanism; a cabinetmaker who was compelled to remain on the cutting edge of high style and design; and, often, an artist who embellished the clock face with timely and beautiful decoration. For this reason, collectors of long (or tall) cased clocks are attracted to a myriad of characteristics. For the more scientifically minded, focusing on the most accurate works by careful and precise makers means sticking with clocks of the English variety, or a very select few American makers from New England. With brass a precious and inaccessible commodity for most of our country following the Revolutionary War, regional clock shops popped up across a developing countryside, with delicate wooden works the choice of most. Although functional, wood works were far inferior to brass and proved to be less accurate and more susceptible to damage when moved. Tose collectors with a more discerning approach to design and aesthetic will find English clocks generally less favorable than their American counterparts. With virgin forests providing a wider variety of mature wood specimens, cabinetmakers in the United States were able to construct solid and beautifully fgured
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Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
Te decoration on the face of this important tall cased clock by John Bailey of Massachusetts is attributed to the shop of Boston artists, Nolen and Curtis. Exquisitely painted with two ships bearing American fags in a harbor, the clock sold for $23,500 at Garth’s in 2009.
cases, incorporating nouveau style with their own vernacular twist. Additionally, the excitement percolating in the States (born of newfound freedom and unfettered determination to succeed) provided a fertile atmosphere for an exuberance of creative spirit that is clearly evident in the earliest days of American furniture making. Patriotism arguably played a signifcant role, with eagles, flags and other quintessentially American symbols commonly found on articles of the period. Collectors of antique tall cased clocks should expect to pay between $1,500 and $6,500 for Continental examples, with quality American clocks fetching a bit more at $3,000 - $15,000. Clocks from the revered shop of Simon Willard of Massachusetts have brought as much as $250,000. As with any collectible, it is best to identify and work with an expert in the style of clock to which you are most drawn. With a history of fairly consistent appreciation, an antique tall case clock will not only add timeless sophistication to your decor, but your balance sheet as well. sl
Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
Produced by the venerable combination of Luman Watson, Cincinnati clockmaker and Amassa Read, a cabinetmaker from Xenia, Ohio, this tiger maple clock is classic Sheraton style. Sold, Garth’s, $11,750 in 2013.
From the workshop of Tomas Crow in the Delaware River Valley in the late 18th century, this clock epitomizes the maker’s vernacular interpretation of Chippendale style. Sold, Garth’s, $17,625 in 2012.
Tis George III period clock is from the shop of Richard Birch of Birmingham, England. Displaying the restrained, traditional style sought by tastemakers of the region, it sold for $4,700 at Garth’s in 2012.
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Bibliotaph From fairy-tale princesses to modern day supermodels, art historian Debra N. Mancof calls on photographs and drawings from the past two centuries of fashion to provide a comprehensive study of the ongoing infatuation between designer and their muses. Debra N. Mancof - Fashion Muse: Te Inspiration Behind Iconic Design - Hardcover, 192 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com).
Te newest installment in Assouline's Anthology Collection, this book counts Manolo Blahnik, Bruno Frisoni, Christian Louboutin, and Sarah Jessica Parker among its contributors, resulting in one of the most defnitive and visually striking tomes published on footwear in recent memory. Nancy MacDonell - Te Shoe Book - Hardcover, 360 pages, Assouline (assouline.com).
A compendium of images captured by renowned photographer Horst A. Friedrichs as he roamed the streets of London in search of innovative, classic and exciting examples of denim fashion, this book examines all aspects of contemporary denim culture. Horst A. Friedrichs - Denim Style - Hardcover, 176 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com). Illustrated with more than 160 shoe designs from 16th century Venetian platforms to 21st century Christian Louboutins - this book examines the cultural history of the high heel and its relation to power, fantasy, sexuality and identity. Lisa Small (editor) - Killer Heels: Te Art of the High-Heeled Shoe - Hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com). Journalist and fashion-world insider Jan Kedves shares the details of candid conversations full of pointed questions with the likes of Pierre Cardin, Malcolm McLaren, Rick Owens, Viviane Sassen, Helmut Lang, Veruschka and others. Jan Kedves - Talking Fashion: From Raf Simons to Nick Knight in their own words - Hardcover, 208 pages, Prestel (randomhouse.com).
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A treasure trove of couture fashion imagery spanning six decades, this book was published to accompany the Dior and Fashion Photography exhibition presented at the MusĂŠe Christian Dior in Granville, France. Photographers of note include Horst P. Horst, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Cecil Beaton, Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin and Sarah Moon, among others. Florence Muller (editor) - Dior: Te Legendary Images: Great Photographers and Dior - Hardcover, 152 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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1) Limited edition Sun Snail ring (price upon request) from Alex Soldier in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum with yellow sapphires, citrines, garnets and diamonds (alexsoldier.com). 2) Python pocket square ($65) in 100% silk twill from Jane Carr Homme (jane-carr.com). 3) Carmen bag in snakeskin (price upon request) from Mitchel Primrose (mitchelprimrose. com). 4) Fur leather jacket in multi from Rebecca Minkof (rebeccaminkof.com). 5) Eloisa sweater ($278) in Heather Grey from Joie (joie.com). 6) Parrot sommelier corkscrew ($64) from Alessi (store.alessi.com). 7) Te Castro Convertible ottoman (33" wide/$699; 39" wide/$799) rolls easily on locking castors and opens to reveal a twin or single bed (castroconvertibles.com). 8) Black patinated elk antler on stand ($650) from Pure Home (purehome.com). 9) Te horse-inspired decanter ($525) from Riedel Crystal stands an impressive two feet tall and features an equine profle on the inside (riedel.com). 10) Hoofed Table in fberglass reinforced concrete (to the trade) from the Sutherland John Dickinson Collection (sutherlandfurniture.com). 11) Big Bunny table lamp ($650) from Barbara Cosgrove Lighting + Lifestyle (barbaracosgrovelamps.com). 12) 'Gorillion' wallpaper in sand on matte gold mylar ($150/roll) designed by David Weeks for Flavor Paper (favorpaper.com).
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Best of All Worlds… Anywhere in the World Written by Craig M. Kaminer For the past 17 years, my family and I have spent the Christmas holidays in Cabo San Lucas. During those years we’ve stayed at large resorts like the Westin, Fiesta Americana and Sunset Beach, and at smaller, more exclusive resorts like Las Ventanas, Esperanza and Te One & Only Palmilla when it was just the adults. We’ve also rented houses in and around Pedregal, stayed at our friend’s home in El Dorado, and owned various time shares. As empty nesters, we may have recently discovered the best of all worlds. Exclusive Resorts is a collection of 300+ multimillion-dollar privately managed residences around the world paired with fivestar resort amenities and personalized service. Tis past winter, our adult family of fve—including our two sons and one girlfriend— vacationed there at a private home in the gated community of Punta Ballena, complete with four master suites, an infnity pool and spa, golf cart, home theatre and fre pit, plus in- and outdoor kitchens. We couldn’t have dreamed of a more luxurious experience. Exclusive Resorts’ $1 billion dollar portfolio of two to five-bedroom villas extends across 75 destinations in the most desirable communities around the world. Seeking to expand upon 40 slmag.net
its flagship lifetime membership model, which requires a onetime initiation fee for access to 30-years of travel, the Club’s new travel card – Gateway –is making it possible for a new generation of vacationers to travel with Exclusive Resorts without a longterm commitment or membership fees. Gateway rates start at just $1550/residence/night, thereby allowing guests to travel with Exclusive Resorts for three days, three weeks or 30-years. All this luxury would have been lost on us when our kids were younger, but now that they’re adults with busy lives of their own, it’s the perfect vacation to come together again as family. Te other upside is that we’ve come to discover that luxury vacations are the perfect bait to get adult children to spend their precious time-of with their families. Prior to our trip this past December, we were contacted by our Exclusive Resorts personal concierge (each residence also includes a private chef, housekeeper and pool boy) who sent us background materials on the property and suggestions for things to do while in Cabo. Our concierge compiled a detailed—yet fexible—itinerary for each person in our group. For my wife’s
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birthday he organized a party in the heart of town; in-home dining awaited us on another evening; and he arranged to have a stocked refrigerator with our favorite and preferred brands while we were home. Each morning, breakfast was prepared at our requested time, and our concierge took care of the hassle of scheduling and confrming our activities. On the day of our arrival, we set-up base camp at the Beach Club and enjoyed lobster, shrimp and sea bass tacos for lunch. Maria, the property manager, called my cell phone to say she would meet us at the house to help get us settled. What awaited us exceeded our expectations. Te home was perfectly appointed with beautiful furniture and sophisticated art and accessories. Nothing looked tired or outdated, from the electronics to the bathroom fxtures and bed linens. A tour of the spa and ftness facilities revealed world-class amenities, and massages could be booked poolside at our villa or at the spa. Everything was as we would’ve had it at home…maybe even better. We awoke each morning to fresh coffee and breakfast prepared to our dietary requests, yet with local fair. And on the day we planned an early morning fishing expedition, the staff made sure a selection of grab-and-go food options were available so we didn’t have to fend for ourselves before sunrise. Despite knowing Cabo as well as I do, and wanting to do all the things our family likes most, including sailing and snorkeling,
strolling the art gallery district in San Jose, and visiting our favorite sushi chefs, we all wanted to get back to the house each day to swim, relax in the hot tub, and hang out with our family. We wanted to drink our tequila just the way we like it, smoke our cigars in the hot tub without ofending others, and make our own food instead of going out. Tese days, our children live and work in diferent parts of the country, and the opportunities to come together as a family are limited. Finding time for us to be together takes work. And when we’re together, we want everyone to have what they need. It’s clear that we love the services of a resort with the privacy of a home, and that’s the beauty of Exclusive Resorts. And when that last day of vacation comes before we’re ready to return to the real world, it’s a gift to leave our temporary vacation home without a care in the world. No clean up. No locking up. And no cost when we’re not there. I’ve loved every minute of every vacation I’ve ever taken, and I wouldn’t trade the memory of those for anything. But at this stage in life I’m glad we found Exclusive Resorts. It’s the perfect place for my wife and I, for our kids and their friends, and one day for their families…especially when they want to be with family. For more information, visit Exclusiveresorts.com, or call 866.863.2688. sl slmag.net
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Equestrian Sporting Art in the Current Art Market Sporting art has long been a staple in the collections of those with an eye for luxury and tradition. Paintings of confrmation hunters and bay colts have always hung on the walls of Europe’s castles and America’s estates. Where sporting art once depicted the collectors’ greatest assets - their champions - today the piece of art is in itself a great asset. Like the sport it depicts, equestrian sporting art has good days and bad days, winners and losers. Today, as a result of the volatility in recent years, the market is offering better deals from top artists. Te sporting art market, like the entire art world, took a signifcant fnancial hit in late 2008. Not even the best sporting artists or scenes of the best horse could avoid the efects of a fne art market down an estimated 20 percent from the previous year. Across the sporting art world of equestrian bronzes, wooden painted duck decoys and painted scenes of hounds on the scent, it is the British, French and American equestrian art pieces that saw the best examples come to the market and command prices that, although down, are not out. British equestrian sporting artists such as Henry Alken (British, 1785-1851), Tomas Blinks (British, 1860-1912) and John Frederick Herring, Sr. (British, 1795-1865) are among the best in British sporting art paintings. Teir pieces command the highest values because they are the strongest examples based on medium, size and subject, as well as accuracy of movement, texture, likeness and lighting in the piece. These works, produced from the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries, draw attention to the confrmation of the horse and the equitation of the rider, and exaggerate the best features of both. Long legs, muscular movements and sharp lines translate the artist’s best representation of the sport and the beauty of the animal. British sporting art has always heavily focused on horses ranging from racers to hunters, while American artists lean toward hunting dogs, fish and game. Artists such as Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) and Aiden Lassell Ripley (American, 1896-1969) are among the best early 20th century American sporting artists. Their highly collectible pieces, from their etchings to their canvas works, can be found in sporting art auctions and galleries across the country. More contemporary artists such as LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-
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2012) have developed the relationship between horse and rider, usually depicting large, bright scenes of races with a great deal of movement and fash. For the savvy buyer who is looking for the more traditional, British-influenced equestrian sporting art with hunt riders, jockeys and confrmation hunters, American artists like Herbert Haseltine (American, 1877-1962) and Franklin Brook Voss (American, 1880-1953) can be found afordably at both gallery and auction. Bronzes and canvases depicting Western or war horses created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by artists such as Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909) drive collectible American equestrian art. Their canvases are big and their bronzes feature sharp lines and harsh gestures. In contrast, French bronzes focus on clean lines, confirmation and artistic appeal, and are highly collectible in the international market. Edgar Degas (French, 18341917), known primarily for his paintings of dancers, transfers that depiction of grace, movement and beauty into his rare equestrian bronzes. Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 18271901), on the other hand, was more prolific, and his fine representations of various animals still command high prices. Equestrian sporting art remains a buyer’s market. Many works that went unsold in 2009 and 2010 are back on the market and fetching the prices sought then, but still lower than seen at the height of the market in 2007 and early 2008. Whether you’re an investor looking for the best examples by the best artists commanding the highest prices, or someone simply looking to buy what you love on a budget – at auction or in the private market - now is the time to saddle up and enter the high-stakes race of the sporting art world. sl
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Henry Alken (British 1785-1851). Dead Heat for the Doncaster St. Leger 1850 Between Voltiguer and Russborough. Freeman's Auction, June 2012, Sold for $18, 750.
John Frederick Herring Senior (British, 1795-1865) Lord George Bentinck's Crucifx with John Day Up. Christie's London, South Kensington, Sold for $48,359.
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Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti 2014 Written by Bridget Williams Fresh of of their win in the most recent Mille Miglia, the team of Giordano Mozzi / Stefania Biacca in a Triumph TR2 SIGLACOM, staged an epic battle to win the 53rd Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti against vintage car veterans Giuliano Cané/Lucia Galliani in a 1938 Lancia Aprilia, winners of no less than 10 Mille Miglia and seven Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti. Te 509.71 km course, which included 14 Dolomite passes and 10% gradients, began and ended in Cortina d’Ampezzo, a northern Italian town situated at the top of the Valle del Boite in the Dolomites. American philanthropist Robert Kauffman participated in the event, driving a 1948 Alfa Romeo 6c 2500 (chassis no. 920002), a vehicle he purchased for the record sum of $5 million and one that is a chapter of history in itself. It took part in the 1948 and 1949 Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti, four Mille Miglia, a Targa Florio and numerous other races. “Driving on these winding mountain roads has given me some unique emotions,” said Kaufman. 48 slmag.net
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"Winning the Mille Miglia and the Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti in the same year is an immense joy,” commented Mozzi. “What these two regularity races have in common is undoubtedly the beauty of the landscape you drive through. Both competitions are very difcult technically. I will continue to race with my wife and co-driver. In January 2015 we’ll be taking on the historic Rally in Monte Carlo.” Refecting on the 2014 event at the prize ceremony, Alessandro Casali, chairman of the race organization committee, remarked “the decision to bring the race forward from September to July, as in the early years, was a success. We had splendid weather, which helped the drivers on mountain roads that are far from easy and produced splendid views. Te roadside participation was fabulous too, with crowds of fans photographing their favorite drivers. It should also be remembered that the Coppa d'Oro delle Dolomiti is not only an important sporting event but also, and above all, a fywheel for the local economy.” sl
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From June 15-17, 68 designers participated in shows and presentations and the Designer Showrooms exhibited SS15 collections by 71 designers as part of the biannual London Collections: Men. Te London menswear market segment realized £12.9 billion in sales in 2013 and is projected to reach £16.4 billion by 2018. Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries said: “Tese fgures not only represent the exponential growth of the menswear industry but also show the continuing growth of the creative industry. Te sector consistently punches well above its weight, and is a true powerhouse within the UK economy that outperforms all the other main industry sectors.” Boris Johnson, Mayor of London added: “The fact that menswear is expected to grow by a third in the next fve years is testament to our unrivalled heritage and the visionary designers dominating our catwalks. Plus the capital’s men are the sharpest dressed around, so it’s time to puf out our plumage!” Te following pages highlight notable collections from a few of our favorite menswear designers across the pond.
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E. Tautz. Photo by Daniel Sims, British Fashion Council.
Joseph. Photo by Shaun James Cox, British Fashion Council.
A. Sauvage. Photo by Daniel Sims, British Fashion Council.
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burberry.com Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s Chief Creative and Chief Executive Ofcer, drew inspiration from incessant traveler, writer and adventurer Bruce Chatwin for his spring 2015 menswear collection. Focused on deep, saturated colors, the collection featured jackets with oversized utilitarian pockets apropos for stashing a traveler’s journal; colorful t-shirts sporting graphic covers from vintage tomes; and, leather dufe bags, satchels and sketchbooks boldly emblazed with words such as "Adventure!" and "Exploration!" to beckon the stylish globetrotter. slmag.net
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alicemadethis.com Crafting luxury men’s accessories celebrating materials and processes, including precision turned metal, precious metal electroplating, rope work and investment casting, Alice Walsh of Alice Made This works in tandem with factories able to produce products that are contemporary, honest and refned in form and material.
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Duchamp duchamplondon.com Gianni Colarossi focused his debut collection as Duchamp’s Creative Director on three distinct stories: Elegant English Gentry, Contemporary Riviera and Summer Eveningwear. Elegant English Gentry imagines a contemporary business look with a nod to eccentric summer styling. Considering high summer relaxed dressing, the Contemporary Riviera capsule presents unstructured seersucker notch lapel blazers and double breasted jackets in slick twill and panama cottons. Encapsulating the Duchamp expertise in fabric innovation, Summer Eveningwear includes exclusively printed silk shirts and jackets in paisleys and diamond spots. slmag.net
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lee-roach.com Lee Roach spring/summer 2015 explores urban existence through clothing beyond the idea of performance and into protection from an urban environment. Te collection utilizes traditional menswear summer fabrics: lightweight khaki linen, navy double-faced linen (linen + virgin wool) and Japanese olive cotton re-interpreted as a modern urban uniform. Construction methods further reduce the interior components, resulting in a garment as clean internally as externally.
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Sibling Rivalry Ambiance and abundant activities abound in the Colorado ski towns of Vail and Aspen/Snowmass Written by Bridget Williams
After a somewhat scant start to the snowy season, the abundance of large, fufy fakes that fell in sync with the morning after my arrival in Vail were greeted by the locals with the enthusiasm of manna from heaven. Te epic proportions of this white windfall were evidenced by the fact that school was cancelled for the frst time in more than a decade. As a skiing newbie, I hoped that the three feet of fresh powder would cushion the multiple wipeouts I had been anticipating in the weeks leading up to the trip, which was to be split between two destinations – Vail and Snowmass – so that our group could experience the very distinct atmosphere and skiing opportunities at each. 58 slmag.net
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Vail Cascade, a Four Diamond ski-in/ski-out Destination Hotels & Resorts property situated on the banks of Gore Creek, served as home base for the duration of my visit. As much as I was tempted to savor the comfortable environs of my slopeview room after checking in, I frmly subscribe to the ethos of the locals, who say they feel guilty doing nothing while living in a place with so much to do, so I quickly donned multiple layers for a late afternoon Straddle Creek snowshoe tour with Paragon Guides (paragonguides.com). After spending a few hours trying to keep pace with Paul, a career investment banker turned outdoor enthusiast, I was left to wonder which mountain valley was concealing the fountain of youth. Having worked up a ravenous appetite, our group headed to Manor Vail Lodge, another Destination Hotels & Resorts property, for dinner at its Lord Gore restaurant. Boasting 19 60 slmag.net
individually decorated luxury penthouses, the platinum-rated lodge is just 50 yards from the children’s ski school, making it an ideal destination for families. Accentuated by tall foor-to-ceiling windows providing unobstructed vistas of Vail Mountain, we were treated to a casually elegant meal prepared by Chef de Cuisine Eric Berggren, who loves to celebrate Colorado cuisine and has a particular soft spot for crafting desserts that render even the most ardent willpower futile (case in point was the Kahlua Soaked Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel and Black Cherry Ice Cream). Rounding out the Destination Hotels & Resorts portfolio in Vail is Te Landmark, a rustic contemporary lodge located directly in the village, a mere 100 yards from the ski lift and just a half mile from the Vail Cascade via a paved path that
Lower pool at Te Gant in Aspen.
Modern mountain style in a condominium at Te Gant in Aspen.
Aria Spa sanctuary in the Vail Cascade.
runs alongside the creek. Each of the privately owned condos available for rental are exquisitely appointed. Special amenities of the property include a new luxury ski lock room, enhanced pool area and a trio of hot tubs. Well rested and ready for my skiing debut, we headed to Charter Sports (chartersports.com) on the ground floor of Vail Cascade to collect our gear for the day. With the aforementioned snowfall creating near whiteout conditions, waves of adrenaline ensured that the cold would not be a factor. After a slow start and with expert coaching from a Vail Ski & Snowboard School instructor, I was well on my way to wishing I had picked up the sport years ago. Back at the Vail Cascade, I launched a preemptive strike against muscle soreness with a visit to the onsite Aria Athletic Club & Spa, a sprawling facility popular with professional
skiers and snowboarders looking to stay in tip top shape. My quick workout was followed by a 50-minute “Outdoor Enthusiast Massage” administered with an herbal lemon grass and eucalyptus poultice to aid in lactic acid release. Afternoon indulgence carried over into evening with dinner at Vail Cascade’s Atwater on Gore Creek restaurant. Chef Todd Bemis is a talented chef with even better business acumen, who fully understands the parameters of operating a successful hotel restaurant (pushing boundaries but not necessarily blazing new trails); does not like dishes to be overly complex; and purchases the fnest ingredients without hesitation. Possessing a particular affinity for craft beers, he regularly offers multi-course dinners with beer pairings and recommends Chainbreaker White IPA for newbies as a gateway to experimenting with craft beers.
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While the diversity of skiable acreage in Vail Valley easily trumps what is available in Aspen/Snowmass, visitors to the latter are often drawn to the ambiance as much as the action. With a settled history stretching back to miners who descended on the area in the 1870s in search of silver, Aspen persisted largely as a sparsely settled town until the late 1940s, when skiing and the city’s modern day founders – Walter and Elizabeth Paepcke – brought about a civic and cultural renaissance that continues today. Firmly established as a four season playground for outdoor enthusiasts, the region ofers a full complement of music, food, art and literary festivals and events that adds to the roster of eclectic visitors on an annual basis. Of the 385 units under the Destination Resorts umbrella in Aspen and Snowmass, 100 are hotel rooms, with the remainder being condominium rentals that run the gamut in terms of square footage and style of appointment. What is notable is that each property boasts a definitive and unique sense of place, ofering infnite possibilities to customize a visit to your personal preferences.
As we planned to split our time between on- and of-mountain activities in both Aspen and Snowmass, lodging at The Villas at Snowmass Club proved to be ideal. Located just outside Snowmass Village, villa guests have access to the amenities of the exclusive Snowmass Club, including a 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art athletic club, 13 tennis courts, a spa, two restaurants and the awardwinning Irish Links golf course. Te privately owned one-, two-, and three-bedroom units are well-appointed with all the comforts of home combined with the services one would expect of a luxury hotel. With near white out conditions continuing, I was thankful for an experienced driver to transport us to the T-Lazy-7 Ranch (tlazy7.com) for a snowmobile lunch tour. We headed deep into the White River National Forest, stopping midway through the guided excursion at the Klondike cabin, where we enjoyed a hearty lunch of local grass-fed burgers grilled outside in waistdeep snow. As conditions prevented us from reaching our planned destination – Maroon Bells – our disappointment was quickly assuaged as we were led to a vast open field where adrenaline junkies indulged in racing around a groomed oval track. slmag.net
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Te next day, following a skills assessment and a few trial runs on the mountaintop campus of the Ski & Snowboard School in Snowmass and in spite of my protests to the contrary, ski instructor Andrea Bishop, a sprightly 50-something with a vast storehouse of positive energy, convinced me to feel emboldened enough to venture outside the sedate confnes of the ski school runs and onto one of the busy mountain runs. In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that my self-confdence was slightly dinged when, during my frst attempt, a line of six-year-old girls wearing tutus over their ski suits and tiaras on their helmets efortlessly schussed past me without even the slightest hint of anxiety on their cherubic faces. Run after run followed, and each time Andrea nudged me further and further out of my comfort zone. We celebrated our successful outing and the culmination of our trip later that evening with dinner at Te Artisan restaurant, located in the Stonebridge Inn. Executive Chef Randall Baldwin puts a global spin on local favorites, with seasonally inspired menus that seek to incorporate the best local ingredients. As we lingered over craft beer and cocktails, wishing we could extend our trip another day or two, the conversation came to a sudden halt as the sweetest of endings was delivered to our table: a decadent cookie dough crème brûlée that sent everyone racing to grab their spoon. sl VAIL STAY // Destination Hotels & Resorts (destinationhotels.com/ hotels-resorts/colorado/vail/) DINE // La Tour - The French64 slmag.net
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Growing up in Bellefontaine and matriculating to college in Columbus, Austin “Dutch” Knowlton surely drove many a beautiful country road in his young adult years. So, in the early 1940s, when he and his wife, Phyllis, went in search of the perfect spot to build their dream home, it was no wonder that 300 acres of picturesque land in southern Delaware County along scenic route 315 caught his attention. Dubbed “Emerald Farms” after Phyllis’ love for the brilliant green gem, the residence that
Knowlton would eventually oversee on the property rivaled the most luxurious homes found anywhere at the time - or today. Earning a degree in Architectural Engineering from The Ohio State University, Knowlton joined his brother, Clarence, in business, continuing the construction dynasty begun by his father and his uncle in 1906. Over many decades, the Knowlton Construction Company earned tremendous accolades, designing and constructing more than 600 buildings for educational and
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healthcare institutions and commercial clients throughout the Midwest. Awarded an honorary Doctorate in Architecture from Ohio State in 1995, Knowlton made considerable contributions to his alma mater (which would come to bear his name on its school of architecture), including the design of The Fawcett Center, Hitchcock Hall, Houck House, Jones Graduate Tower, the School of Allied Medical Professions, Wilce Student Health Center, and Drake Union. Still in the peak of his career when he and Phyllis acquired Emerald Farms, Knowlton settled into a modest home on the property with his family while he oversaw the design and construction of a home somewhat less modest. Having already achieved a revered name in the world of commercial architecture,
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Knowlton knew enough to engage an outside eye to help him create the perfect family retreat. Together with noted New York architect Frank Forster, Knowlton envisioned the home as a complement to the majestic land on which it would sit. Forster’s fnal design incorporated the stunning landscape, providing fantastic views of rolling hills from nearly every room in the home. Nestled on the 10 acres that remain of the original 300, the magnifcent home imagined and built by Dutch is now known as Emerald Manor by the current owners. Having visited the farm to view Saddlebred horses (a love shared with Knowlton), she was thrilled to notice a “For Sale” sign when driving by one day. Te third potential buyer to walk through the home on the first day it was marketed for sale, the new owners fell in love
with the setting and good bones of a home whose once grand interior design had become dated. For over a year, and with the help of Pat Moro Builders, they worked to meticulously update and preserve the historic charm while availing themselves of the latest in technology and comfort. No detail has been overlooked. From the original grand English front door (custom-created with bottle glass inserts) to each of the seven bedrooms with attached baths, to the expansive rear patio with koi pond and fre pit, one is overcome by a sense of sophistication and elegance. Floors of inlaid Burmese teak, hand-cut Italian limestone, hand-hewn slate, and herringbone-patterned walnut provide a luxurious backdrop for fine architectural details like the vintage copper chandelier in the entry and exposed limestone walls in the great
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preserved the teak ceiling that provides a warm ambiance, exquisite mosaic tile - a hallmark of Forster’s work, a grand chandelier and a balcony overlooking the grounds, creating a sanctuary that is reminiscent of a luxury resort. Jane Austen once said “Tere is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” Fitting words for the comfortable sophistication of Emerald Manor, a brilliant achievement by Austin “Dutch” Knowlton and the visionaries who came after him, whose mark will forever be felt in its elegance and grace. sl Many thanks to Dutch Knowlton’s good friend Vince Rakestraw, and Marilyn Vutech and Jef Ruf for their assistance with this article and Dale Clark for select photos.
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A TALE OF TWO VALLEYS Written by Amelia Jefers Photography by Rob Manko
Te freshest of restaurant sage Cameron Mitchell’s esteemed bevy of brands, Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink has been described by the Mitchell team as “a tale of two valleys,” and represents the culmination of years of study and travel to the regions which inspired the name. Drawing on the edible infamy of the Hudson River Valley in New York and Highway 29 in California’s wine country, the menu hosts a wonderful confluence of innovative technique coupled with expertly-sourced, traditional ingredients. But beyond the studied formulation of cuisine, Mitchell’s team has nailed a nuance to which so many in the restaurant world aspire - genuine warmth that welcomes a lingering visit, intimate conversation and memory-making meals. Stepping into Hudson 29, one senses immediately that this is no ordinary dining experience. Just inside the entrance of the Lane Avenue location (the second kitchen and bar will premiere on Market Square in New Albany in the Spring of 2015) is a seating area designed to encourage guests to sit back and relax. Comfy couches, a bright fre, and a private corner for two are perfect spots to enjoy a signature cocktail. Piles of fresh fruit on display at the bar hint at the assortment of beverage choices: from the sparkling French 75 (a wonderful mixture of peach puree, Beefeater gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Fee Bros. bitters and sparkling wine) to the surprising combination of Woodford Reserve bourbon, honey and grapefruit juice, the cocktail list ofers an array of novel options. Te inventive concoctions include a trio of drinks made and bottled on site each day and served up in charming Hudson 29-labeled vessels that open with a celebratory pop, thanks to the addition of a lively Cava. While the Grapefruit Fresca is a terrifc start to a summer dining experience, the beautifully deep color of the Bourbon Cola suggests the unique favor experience of Tawny Port, Bulleitt whiskey, raspberry puree and spiced brown sugar. 76 slmag.net
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Given the brand’s reference to an oenophile’s favorite stretch of American highway, a sophisticated wine selection is rightfully expected. Guests should be enthused by an impressive list “by the glass” that includes such favorites as Te Prisoner, while highlighting less well-known, but highly rated choices such as the full-bodied Hartford Court Chardonnay and the fruity Davis Bynum Pinot Noir. With more than 200 bottle selections, the wine list is heavy (of course) on Highway 29 wineries, with a few notable and special exceptions, like the 2010 Beringer Private Reserve Cab, no longer available from the winery. Proceeding to the dining room (or while weather cooperates, to an al fresco experience on the patio), guests are treated to a glimpse of delectable possibilities with a view to the open kitchen and bustling “line” where wait staf seem to interact with expediters and chefs in perfect harmony and an eagerness that provides a spirited ambiance. Animated conversation abounds at the bar and restaurant center, but an intimate experience is easily at hand when one slides into a comfy and cozy booth. Lighting is spot on, with contemporary fxtures providing ample illumination, and table lamps setting the mood.
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As with any Mitchell concept, servers are smart and seasoned, ofering just enough guidance to navigate a large and diverse menu with the approachability and friendliness of an established neighborhood favorite. A company culture of “promote from within” that also seeks unabashed feedback from associates and encourages an abundance of communication surely contributes to the confdent and happy nature of everyone on shift. Of course, the real treat of a visit to Hudson 29 is in the menu. Appetizers beg to be shared: the dip trio (our favorite was the smoked trout spread) with freshly made tortilla chips; a wine country board with an assortment of meats, local cheeses, delicate Marcona almonds and handmade chutney; and for those seeking a bit of comfort food - warm cheese-stufed butter rolls. Diners in-the-know will make a meal from the Ahi tuna tartare, fnding it’s way from sea to plate in a remarkable 24 hours. Executive Chef Jonathan Basch brings years of training at another Mitchell brand (Molly Woo’s) to a few of the oferings from the Hudson 29 kitchens by infusing a slightly Asian fair. Nowhere is his background more obvious than the artfully prepared sushi selections, with two of the fve rolls featuring the uberfresh Ahi tuna; but guests will enjoy a more subtle infuence in dishes like the St. Louis BBQ ribs, which boast a complex favor profle. Veering away from his recent experience, Chef Jonathan tackles a mainstay of the Napa Valley: Braised Short Ribs, a hearty dish available only on Monday evenings. Te hangar steak and cotija cheese enchilada (topped with a smoky sauce), accompanied by a crunchy salad of roasted corn, cucumber and radish is a sophisticated take on a southwest fave; but the winning dish (among a myriad of delicious choices) was the wood grilled salmon with couscous kale salad. Deserving of a review for it alone, the couscous kale salad blends savory and crunchy pumpkin seeds with sweet raisins and a dressing that strikes a wonderful balance with bright citrus notes and olive oil and honey undertones.
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Te perfect ending to a summer’s evening at Hudson 29 materialized at our table in the form of an aromatic cup of cofee and a decadent twist on two dessert standards: a dense, crispy-edged shortcake with the loveliest strawberries and fresh whipped cream, topped with a sprinkling of fresh mint; and light and fufy donut bites flled with pineapple, dusted with crunchy sugar and accompanied by a caramel dipping sauce, leaving our party longing for nothing but another opportunity to indulge in Mitchell’s latest culinary success story. sl
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Salon Prive, Syon Park London; salonprivelondon.com NOW-ISM Opening Celebration, Pizzuti Collection; pizzuticollection.org Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York; mbfashionweek.com Gallery Hop, Short North; shortnorth.org The Farmers’ Table, 4:30pm, Jorgensen Farms; oeffa.org/farmerstable Art for Life, 6pm, Ohio History Center; artforlife.org Kitchen Kapers, 12-5pm, kitchenkapers.org Give & Get, beneftting Dress for Success, 4-8pm, Seventh Son Brewing; mukhaspa.com Recreation Unlimited Muirfeld Invitational Golf Tournament Runway for A”wear”ness, 6pm, Greek Orthodox Cathedral; patdinunzio.org Wexner Center for the Arts 25th Anniversary Exhibition Opening & Celebration; wexarts.org Houston Fine Art Fair, Reliant Center; houstonfneartfair.com Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival; newportmansions.org The Garden Party, 7pm, Cristo Rey Columbus; cristoreycolumbus.org/thegardenparty The New Albany Classic, 10am; thenewalbanyclassic.com Coronado Speed Festival, Naval Air Station North Island; coronadospeedfest.com Monaco Yacht Show; monacoyachtshow.com
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Gallery Hop; Short North; shortnorth.org Walk to Cure Diabetes, Woody Hayes Drive; midohio.jdrf.org Opening reception: “Imagine: Jim Arter, a life within art,” culturalartscenteronline.org Jefferson Series Lecture featuring Fareed Zakaria, newalbanyfoundation.org New York City Wine & Food Festival; nycwff.org International Fine Art & Antiques Show, Park Ave. Armory; haughton.com/international-fairs Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance; hhiconcours.com Campfre 2014 beneftting Flying Horse Farms, COSI; fyinghorsefarms.org
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RALLY FOR THE RANCH
Photography by Tupper Photography
On July 31, the Bobby Rahal Foundation and Te Buckeye Ranch hosted the third annual Rally for the Ranch. Te day began with exotic cars lining the streets of Easton Town Center, and fnished with the VIP Rally Banquet at the Aladdin Shrine Center. Racing legend Rick Mears was honored this year, and the evening raised more than $290,000 for Buckeye Ranch programs and services.
Eric Zeldin and Mike MacDonald.
Indy Car Celebrity Drivers and guests.
Greg and Mary Miller, Peggy and Ralph Sanese.
Racing legend, Rick Mears (lef) and Robert W. (Bobby) Rahal (right), Principal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Founder of Te Bobby Rahal Foundation.
Motorsports Broadcaster, Brian Till (right), Rick Mears (center) and Bobby Rahal (lef) during their “Letterman” style program during the banquet.
Motorsports Artist Bill Patterson, who created this painting live, during the banquet and it was auctioned of to the highest bidder for $20,000 that evening!
Buckeye Ranch President & CEO, D. Nicholas (Nick) Rees standing with Rick Mears’ Indy Car that won the 1988 Indianapolis 500.
Michael Rosati, Joe Gallo, Andrew Mulcahey and Amber Ricart.
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Photography Courtesy of Superdry
SUPERDRY CELEBRATION FOR LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN
Iconic British brand Superdry teamed up with the British Fashion Council to celebrate the start of London Collections: Men in June by co-hosting an exclusive party on the eve of the three-day fashion event. During the party, Superdry previewed its SS15 collection and broadcast the England vs. Italy World Cup match so that guests didn’t miss the big game.
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David Ajala
Cara Santana, Jesse Metcalf
Kyla la Grange
Robert Konjic
DJ Bip Ling
Jim Chapman
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FÊTE EN BLANC
Photography by various contributors
A “Picnic with a Purpose”: The fourth annual Fête en Blanc held on Friday August 1, 2014 drew upward of 400 guests to the lawn of historic Green Lawn Abbey. Fête-goers wore white, packed a picnic, and feasted with friends under the stars while listening to Te Randys and Derek DiCenzo croon their jazzy tunes. A portion of ticket sales from the non-proft event was donated to St. Stephen’s Community House and Green Lawn Abbey.
Summer Mast, Lena Schlabach,Nicole Hershberger, Jayme Shaw, Tammy Weaver, Rebecca Miller, Barb Chalmers and Melissa Troyer. Photo by Lena Schlabach
Event co-chairs, Genevieve Reiner Mills, Mandy Jones, and Shawnie Kelley Foy. Photo by Shawnie Kelley Foy.
Kasie Conyers, Emilie Duncan and Dina Gesouras Juts. Photo by Simon Yao Studio.
Te “waving of the white linens” to the kick of of Fete en blanc Columbus 2014. Photo by Simon Yao Studio.
Jan Kish of La Petite Fleur Photo by Simon Yao Studio.
Inago, Bethia and Susan Woolf. Photo by Roderick G. W. Chu.
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Rod Chu, Emi and Carl Brack. Photo by Roderick G. W. Chu.
Night falls on Fete. Photo by Roderick G. W. Chu.
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P2O GRANVILLE
Photography by Doug Harris
Porsche enthusiasts invaded Granville for the tenth annual Porsches to Ohio (P2O) on the weekend of July 25 – 27. Planned by the Mid-Ohio Region Porsche Club of America, this year’s events included hundreds of cars lining the historic streets of uptown Granville.
Flo Snyder, Dave Hayden and Marsha Hayden
Sue Crawford, Past President of MORPCA, Laila Jones and Jackie Harris
Longtime MORPCA club members Dick Snyder and his daughter Sue.
Brenda and Rob Ellis, frst place winners thanks to their 1958 356A Porsche Roadster.
Mallory and Evan Miller with their father, Greg Miller (center) and a 356 Porsche.
Conner Henderson, son of club VP Chip Henderson, showing of his new (to him) 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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PELOTONIA 2014
Photography by various contributors
More than seven thousand riders clipped in for the sixth annual bike tour with One Goal: End Cancer. Since its inception, this grassroots fundraising juggernaut has raised more than $73,000,000 - every penny of which goes to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute.
Lisa Hinson, Mary Beth Cowardin, Tammy Krings and Lesley Sowle. Photos, Lisa Hinson.
Alan Hinson, Lisa Hinson, Scott Razek and Avery Hinson. Photos, Lisa Hinson.
Karen Dennis, Carol Wass, Diane Landreville and Lesley Sowle. Photos, Lisa Hinson.
Dawn Norris, Cindy Young, Wendy Sorenson, Ashley Bowman, Deanne Kirillow and Teresa Setnar.Photos, Lisa Hinson.
Buck Mallory, T.J. Drought, John Campbell, Damion Sankovich and Charlie Owen. Photo, Susan Culler Soden.
Marina MacDonald, Tanny Crane, Kerri Mollard and Sara Knight. Photos, Lisa Hinson.
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Craig Mohre and Cindy Hilsheimer. Photos, Lisa Hinson.
Scott Razek, why he rides.
Brandi Hann, Aneca Lasley and Jenny James. Photos, Lisa Hinson.
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Fundraising for Pelotonia 2014 continues through October 10, and already stands at more than $12,000,000. Donate at pelotonia.org.
Mother and daughter, Franny and Cindy Lazarus. Photo, Lisa Hinson.
Robert Collier, Scott Razek and Sloan Spaulding. Photo, Scott Razek.
Scott Razek and Robert Collier welcome Sloan Spalding and Ray Whitney, Cancer Survivor and current fghter who rode the last 30 miles in pain due to nerve pain caused by Chemo. Photo, Scott Razek.
Father and son, Scott and Miles Razek. Photo, Scott Razek.
Riley Adams rides for his sister, Eden who passed away in 2008 from Neuroblastoma at the age of 8. Photo, Scott Razek.
A photo of rider Riley Adams and his father, from year one of Pelotonia. Photo, Scott Razek.
Elizabeth Berrisford and Samantha Hydrew. Photo, Lisa Hinson.
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