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9802 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD PART OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD This beautiful English Country home is located on 1.72 acres on scenic Olentangy River Road. Surrounded by mature trees for privacy, it once helped save the lives of slaves seeking refuge on the Underground Railroad. As Regina Silbert wrote in “Underground Railroad Led Slaves to Hoped For Freedom,” the property was bought by Virginian Benjamin Bartholomew in 1814, who built the manor house and slave quarters from stone and black walnut. According to the article, a tunnel connected a room in the basement of the manor house to the creek bed, where slaves escaping down the river would seek refuge. The tunnel was known as Bartholomew’s Run and was filled in during the 1950’s. The current homeowner completely renovated and added onto the home in 2008/9 with exquisite finishes throughout. Offered for $679,000.
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755 DENNISON AVENUE, THE RENOWNED CIRCUS HOUSE Peter Sells, one of the four founding brothers of the Sells Brothers Circus, built this spectacular Gothic Revival Mansion overlooking Goodale Park in 1895. As noted by Kristy Eckert in “Joining The Circus,” Peter Sells spent much of his life on the road, but built the house to please his young wife Mary. According to the article, the third level, originally intended for use as a ballroom, was turned into a playroom for Sells’ daughter Florence, complete with custom carousel. The current homeowner/interior designer has exquisitely renovated the home by combining historical details and original architectural elements with the finest finishes and modern amenities. As Eckert points out, the spirit of the home has been preserved by circus references throughout, including the addition of elephants in every room. Offered for $1,595,000.
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My initial thought after the first RIP post on Scott Cunningham’s Facebook page was, “Scott, this isn’t funny.” It was a Sunday, and I imagined Scott and a few buddies having drinks and playing the worst practical joke. Clicking back to his wall throughout the day, I kept hoping to see an update from him, apologizing for upsetting any one of us, but reminding us that tomorrow isn’t promised - so, live life to the fullest while you can. Sadly, no such update came. A photographer by trade and passion, Scott was truly a creative genius. Brilliantly gifted, his camera lens has captured the most influential business and society leaders in Columbus; Scott’s quick wit and irreverent attitude disarming the most serious of subjects. He was a thought leader. Nearly a decade ago he launched CMH Magazine, envisioning a highly sophisticated publication to match the cosmopolitan culture he saw developing in the city he loved so much. His insistence on the highest quality - in editorial, photography and print outpaced our city’s ability to support such an endeavor, and it shuttered shortly after. Scott sought to elevate others; when we published the first issue of Sophisticated Living Columbus, he called right away to introduce himself and ask how he could be a part of the team. He was a renaissance man, sustaining an appreciation for fine wine and food, fashion, art and beautiful women (as he would be the first to tell you). He lived life on his own terms, never apologizing for taking conversation, work or all manner of risk right to the edge. In many ways, Scott was larger than life and a bit intimidating. Although we were a little more than well-acquainted colleagues, we became more connected as friends through the evolving social-experiment of Facebook. Most days his posts made me smile. There were days I worried for him. And, honestly, there were days I just plain envied him. Many of our advertisers, readers and friends knew Scott quite well. For those feeling the loss of his big presence, our thoughts are with you. This issue is dedicated to Scott Cunningham, a treasured contributor to Sophisticated Living Columbus, and an irreplaceable contributor to the Columbus arts community. Warmly,
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CHILL CRYOTHERAPY SPA Written by Abby Jeffers
Photography courtesy Chill “You can do anything for three minutes.” Emblazoned on the walls of Chill Cryotherapy Spa in Gahanna, the tagline is meant to motivate and encourage me to go the distance: three minutes in a massive steel cylinder, with -300 degree gaseous nitrogen circulating around my bare skin (save some socks and gloves to protect digits from frigid temperatures). Slightly intimidated, a maybe a little skeptical, I step into the full-body chamber and watch a digital clock tick off the seconds, which by minute two, start to feel like an eternity. Will three minutes really have a noticeable effect on my body? Athletes and celebrities alike use cryotherapy to treat everything from inflammation to jet lag. The treatment is believed to boost the immune system, help with muscle soreness, improve inflammation and skin conditions, and relieve some symptoms of anxiety. Kristin Scott, co-founder of Chill Cryotherapy Spa, has been a fitness junkie since childhood, despite a career that requires her to travel often. On a work trip for Victoria’s Secret while staying at a hotel in New York, She asked the concierge for tips on a massage to soothe aching joints and muscles from an intense workout. Referred to a cryotherapy salon across the street, she was captivated by the immediate - and lasting results. Soon Scott was seeking the
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nearest cryotherapy center in every city she visited. In Columbus, she and her husband lamented the dearth of cold-therapy options close to home and decided to open their own cryo center. The Scotts designed an upscale studio with a soothing, Zen-like quality, stocking it with several treatment options: full-body immersion; localized cold-therapy; cryotherapy facials; and compression leg treatments. Full-body treatments start at only $30 per session, and drop dramatically with an “unlimited” monthly package. Facials are only $20 - but free on “Transformation Tuesdays,” an irresistible promotion that also includes $15 full-body sessions. Minutes after I emerge from the cryochamber, my entire body prickled - as the blood rushed back to my limbs, I was later told. Following a hard week of working as a groom at a family friend’s stable, my sore muscles were relieved. The feeling was similar to the results from using ice bag therapy - but faster, cleaner, and more efficient. Even with only one treatment, it’s easy to see why Scott got so easily hooked on cryotherapy. And with the unmatched environment and service, it’s easy to see why so many keep coming back. For more information on Chill Cryotherapy Spa, visit chillcolumbus.com. sl
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Ruben and Isabel Toledo in the studio. From the upcoming show Bodies @ Work: The Art of Ruben and Isabel Toledo, on view at CMA from October 8, 2016.
Illustration created for Art Celebration 2016 by artist Ruben Toledo.
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ART CELEBRATION 2016 Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photography & Images, Courtesy Columbus Museum of Art On October 8, several hundred lucky supporters who have scored a ticket to one of the hottest events of the year will come together for the annual Art Celebration Gala at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). Executive Director, Nannette Maciejunes shares her enthusiasm for the night: “Last year’s Art Celebration was about sharing the excitement of the opening of our glorious Margaret M. Walter Wing. The construction of the Walter Wing was a ten year journey that culminated in that milestone moment. This year’s Art Celebration is about commemorating the first anniversary of the Walter Wing and about highlighting what’s next for the Museum as well as honoring a longtime friend who shaped who CMA is today. Loann Crane has been part of our Museum family for decades. She has always been a fierce advocate for art accessibility and we wanted to honor her as we move forward into the future. The future at the Museum is a reflection of our commitment to creativity and our belief in the value of the role artists play in society. The exhibition Bodies@Work: The Art of 26 slmag.net
Ruben and Isabel Toledo will preview at Art Celebration. It reveals the creative process and collaboration of fashion designer Isabel Toledo and artist Ruben Toledo. For the Museum, this exhibition aligns perfectly with our vision of the future and our commitment to creativity as an essential connector between art, artists, our visitors and our community.” Maciejunes impressive leadership has ushered in an inspiring new era for CMA and the Columbus community. Since the opening of The Walter Wing last fall, membership is up by 42%, visitor attendance has doubled and exhibits never before possible have been secured, including the current display: Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change (hurry in, the exhibit ends on September 11). Tickets for Art Celebration are $750 per person, $1,500 per couple. For more information, or to secure a seat at the gala (call early, last year’s event was sold out well in advance0, contact Lucy Ackley at 614.629.0351. sl
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GIRLS WITH GEARS Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photography courtesy Girls with Gears In 2010, a handful of women endeavored to challenge themselves mentally and physically to participate in a relatively new fundraising event, Pelotonia. None of them avid cyclists, their interest was galvanized around a shared enthusiasm to support cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James). The ambitions were modest: complete the ride and raise some money. Little did they know, just seven rides later, their Peloton would serve as a model for the grassroots involvement that makes Pelotonia one of the most successful events of its kind. Besides funding cancer research, Girls with Gears has established an unrivaled sense of community. As the peloton has developed, members have identified a number of shared objectives: provide a gateway into the sport of cycling for women; support one another in the pursuit of cycling goals; build a community for members by organizing social, athletic and educational opportunities for the off-season; and facilitate safety and sport education. The culture is very welcoming: new members may be paired up with more experienced riders for additional support and encouragement, and training routes are tailored for a variety of cycling proficiency. Off-season events include potluck Celebrating the finish line.
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Honored for their commitment to safety in the sport, Girls with Gears lead the start at Pelotonia 2015.
An annual informational luncheaon at OSUCCC - James helps to connect the riders to the mission of Pelotonia.
dinners, casual happy hour get-togethers, and informational sessions at OSUCCC - James that connect members to the mission. Training season generally kicks off in celebratory fashion with a motivational speaker (think former Buckeyes, like Craig Krenzel and Anthony Schlegel); and, just before the big weekend in August, riders come together for the Blessing of the Riders, when members of the local clergy offer prayers for safety and success and members reflect on why they ride. Today, the founding five members of the Girls with Gears Peloton enjoy the company of 64 other women, including the recent, notable addition of music sensation and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow (as a virtual rider). Annual funds raised by Girls with Gears mirrors the exponential growth of the entire Pelotonia community, growing from $37,000 raised in the first year to nearly $120,000 in 2015; and over $500,000 since inception. Their total for 2016? Not in the books yet, as donations are still accepted through October 7. For more information, to join, or to give to the Girls with Gears 2016 Peloton, visit girlswithgears.org. sl
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ROCK STAR The Eden Rock Hotel, St. Barths Written by Bridget Williams For those with the wherewithal, there are certainly an abundance of amazing resorts situated on insanely beautiful beaches around the world to choose from. While they are all a little slice of heaven in their own right, a select few have reached icon status, where checking in coalesces you as part of an enduring legacy. The Eden Rock Hotel on St. Barths in the French West Indies is one of those places. For the unitiated, to plainly relay its geographic location–wedged between another hotel and a glitterati party hotspot and under the flight path of the island’s tiny airport whose famously perilous runway terminates in the azure waters– belies its specialness. The heart of the property and one of the island’s most photographed landmarks–an assemblage of structures clinging like barnacles to a large rocky promontory in St. Jean Bay–was built 70 years ago as the first hotel on the island. The outcrop is enveloped by soft, white sand beaches, clear and calm turquoise sea, and a coral reef full of sea life. During Hollywood’s Golden
Era, the resort was frequented by the likes of Greta Garbo, Howard Hughes, and the Rockefeller and Rothschild families. By the time David and Jane Matthews spied the property as they arrived on the island via yacht in 1994, the shining beacon that had once drawn luminaries from around the globe was more of a dying ember. A year later they purchased Eden Rock from its original owner, legendary island aviator and local adventurer Rémy de Haenen, uprooting their four children from London to embark on a new adventure. Their resolve was tested two days after setting up camp in the downtrodden buildings of the hotel when Hurricane Luis roared over the island. Undeterred, during the ensuing years the family lovingly returned the property to its heyday. Unique as the island itself, which is devoid of monolithic high-rises and nondescript mega resorts that plague other island paradises, Eden Rock is an original, luxurious but with an eccentric side that swipes away any hint of pretentiousness that might try to make its presence known in the rarefied oceanic air.
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The embodiment of a boutique property, the interiors in each of the 34 highly individual accommodations located “on the rock,” dotted along the beach or set within lush green gardens, were conceptualized by Jane Matthews to be the antithesis of a corporate hotel experience. Rounding out the available accommodations and befitting the bevy of billionaires who can be spotted on the island in high season are Villa Nina and Villa Rockstar, the latter of which is a whopping 16,000 square feet and includes a recording studio featuring the legendary Neve mixing console used by John Lennon to record “Imagine.” Even if you’re not luxuriating in the Rockstar Villa, the celebrity treatment is doled out in equal proportion to all guests. In 2014 the Matthews family entered into a management agreement with the Oetker Collection, a collaboration that brings the number of “Masterpiece Hotels” under the Oetker umbrella to eight (other Oetker properties include Le Bristol Paris and Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Germany). “St. Barths is such an interesting and unique place in the world. There is so much more we can do together in St. Barths and for the good of the island, too,” remarked David Matthews at the time the partnership was announced. While guests benefit from stringent Oetker standards in guest services, long-time guests (70 percent are repeaters) will find that the little things they love that draw them back year after year remain unchanged. “True masterpiece hotels are like gold nuggets – nearly impossible to find,” said Frank Marrenbach, CEO of Oetker Collection. “Eden Rock was created by fine hard-working people and is a shining example of
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true hospitality.” With 200 individuals on staff, Eden Rock is the largest employer on the island. Befitting a property much larger in size, high-touch guest amenities allow for a truly customized stay that provides as much (or as little) activity as your heart desires. My recent visit was a balanced mix of both as my more laid-back travel mate was a fitting foil to my Labrador puppy-like personality. While he was wholly content to spend a day settled into an oceanfront chaise engrossed in a book with a cool drink within arms reach, my high-spiritedness was amply accommodated each day beginning with a vigorous morning workout in the well-equipped onsite gym or at the nearby track in St. Jean Stadium (donated to the island by part-time inhabitant and Russian businessman Roman Abramovitch, who owns the English soccer club Chelsea FC), followed by strolls along St. Jean Beach and taking advantage of Eden Rock’s complementary on-site water sports program to kayak, paddleboard and snorkel. With larger waves contained offshore by a coral reef, my preferred moments of repose were spent soaking up the sun while gently bobbing in the calm and cooling waters, either on a thick raft or on a nearby floating dock. We enjoyed a moment of calm in unison during a relaxing couples massage on the spa deck at the base of the rock where whisper sheer drapery allowed the sounds of the water and the cool ocean breeze to provide the soundtrack for the indulgent treatment. Services for body and face, which incorporate artisanal, locally produced Ligne St. Barth products, are also available in-room or in an oceanfront cabana.
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Haute but certainly not haughty cuisine adapted for the hot environment is offered under the direction of internationally renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who has served as Eden Rock’s consulting executive chef for the past four years. Open for dinner nightly, On the Rocks offers an exciting menu that masterfully showcases adaptations of Vongerichten’s personal favorite dishes. Lunch offerings at The Sand Bar provide a Caribbean-inspired riff on the menu at his ABC Kitchen in New York City. Masterfully executing Vongerichten’s vision is Chef Eric Desbordes, who transferred to Eden Rock from another Oetker Collection property, Michelin-starred Le Bristol Hotel in Paris. Ascending the wooden stairs to reach On the Rocks for dinner, it’s easy to spy giant tarpon gliding around the illuminated Eden Rock logo projected onto the water below. A large bar crowns the tiered space; beneath, tables abut the railing that outlines the rock’s perimeter. Patrons can choose a threecourse Chef ’s Menu or order à la carte. The promise of fresh burrata mozzarella, pancetta and heirloom tomatoes as a first 36 slmag.net
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course steered me to the tasting menu, while my counterpart enjoyed an equally satiating culinary romp through multiple courses that included Artichoke Velouté, Seared Foie Gras and Black Truffle Emulsion; Octopus Salad, Tomato with Tarragon, Olives and Lemon; and Black Angus Ribeye Roll, Gnocchi with Seaweed and Lemon Confit. Synchronous with the hotel’s new wellness program are special menu items at the Sand Bar devised in concert by Vongerichten and Wellness Director Aminata Clason-Diop that are free of gluten, lactose and refined sugar. My favorite among the offerings, and my preferred lunch selection each day, was the Kale Salad with red pepper, sundried tomato, pine nuts and almond. Clason-Diop leads a variety of daily group and private activities, including yoga, stand-up paddle yoga and hiking. We embarked on a challenging morning group hike with Clason-Diop up and down the peaks surrounding Colombier Beach, during which the long-legged native of Sweden barely seemed to break a sweat. Along the journey I was enraptured with tales of her multi-cultural heritage, being part of a
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fascinating lineage of headstrong women, and her personal journey to dedicating her life to helping others find balance and optimize their lives through wellness. Columbier is one of 14 white sand beaches on St. Barths. Even though all are open to the public, they are rarely overcrowded, even in peak season. I love the feeling of remoteness offered by Saline Beach, a long stretch of sand without a building in site that is reached by a five-minute walk up and over a steep dune. A caveat: while topless sunbathing is de rigueur in most places, Saline is known for those seeking beach time au naturel. Though it’s hard to leave the comfortable confines of the hotel, off-property beaches, high-end boutique shopping and restaurants are definitely worth exploring. Renting a car is the best way to get around the island, and Eden Rock provides convenient on-site car rentals lasting a few hours or the duration of your visit. For me, no trip to St. Barths is compete without consuming copious amounts of Roman-style pizza al fresco at L’Isoletta on Rue du Roi Oscar II in Gustavia and dancing the night away after dinner and a cabaret-style show at the legendary Le Ti St.
Barth (tistbarth.com). While out wandering around Gustavia one afternoon following lunch with our toes in the sand at Do Brazil on Shell Beach (dobrazil.com), we stumbled upon The Sea Memory boutique, a tiny spot with treasures culled from around the globe, including pieces of furniture, home accessories and jewelry fashioned from stingray skin (seamemorysbh.com). Grey skies on the morning of my departure mirrored my mood; the bright spot being that my departure was being handled by Tradewinds Aviation, whose Pilatus PC-12 aircraft is the among the most posh of any cleared for takeoff and landing on St. Barths. A representative whisked us through customs in record time before ushering us to a private departures lounge for Tradewinds passengers at the transfer point in Puerto Rico, which eased the inevitable transition back to reality (flytradewind.com). Rooms at Eden Rock St. Barths from $650 €/night, including V.I.P. airport transfers and daily breakfast buffet, among other amenities. For more information or reservations, visit (edenrockhotel.com). sl slmag.net
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BEHIND THE MUSIC Chicago artist Francine Turk brings her brand of cool to a collaboration with the late Prince of Darkness—jazz legend Miles Davis. By Arianne Nardo Photography by Anthony Tahlier with Chateau Marmot and The Golden Thread series photographs by Tom Van Eynde Hair and makeup by GLAM’D “Music is energy,” says Turk. “My paintings are energy. It’s all connected.”
Curiosity is a fiery impulse. It makes an innocent, 6-year-old girl sneak into her older sister’s room in search of an “off-limits” record collection. With a pounding heart and anxious little fingers, she meets friends Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and The Boss for the first time. Every rotation and hypnotic new sound is a risk—The school day is almost over, put everything back, she’ll be home soon. Still, she takes her chances again and again, exhilarated by the resonance of these vinyl masterpieces. Don’t all first acts of rebellion have a soundtrack? “That was my introduction to music,” says Chicago artist Francine Turk about her days growing up in Oak Lawn, Ill. “As a kid, I could go and have this escape with paper and pencils and music.” Leaving their indelible impression on her formative years and eventually her artwork, epic guitar solos and bass lines have become more than just muses for Turk. “Music is energy,” she says. “My paintings are energy. It’s all connected.” For her latest project, Turk found inspiration from one of music’s biggest icons: nine-time Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Miles Davis (aka the Prince of Darkness, a nickname bestowed upon him by his fellow musicians because of his cool stage presence). The exhibition, Next Level BadAss: Miles Davis & Francine Turk—opening this month for a pop-up exhibit at Chicago Illuminating Company (Sept. 21, 7-10PM; and Sept. 22, 10AM-6PM) before moving back to Turk's Prairie Avenue District studio for by-appointment viewings—is a deeply personal
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body of work, featuring posthumous self-portraits, sketches and drawings created by Davis (who died in 1991) alongside largescale paintings by Turk. At her studio, Turk gives us a sneak peek of two of her seven-foot-tall canvases, each brushstroke pulsing like a supersonic hit of cooler-than-cool reverb that plays raucous and sweaty before retreating into a velvety hum. So how does a rock ’n’ roll-reared painter and a trumpeter nurtured by New York’s underground jazz scene in the ’40s and ’50s end up on such a soulful continuum? Ask Turk and she’ll swear it was architected by fate. “There is absolutely no doubt that this is a spiritual assignment,” says Turk, whose work has hung alongside masters like Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Joan Miró at the KM Fine Arts gallery in Los Angeles. Here’s how the stars aligned: In Oct. 2014, Turk caught wind of the fact that Bob Dylan was going to be honored by MusiCares—the Grammys’ charitable organization devoted to providing critical assistance for music people in times of need—at its annual Person of the Year gala. Knowing the organization was a fan of her 2011 BadAss series of paintings portraying rock gods and rule-breakers like Jimi Hendrix and Johnny Cash, Turk offered to donate a portrait of Dylan for the gala and ended up being asked to create 80 original drawings as gifts for the night’s performers, too. Fast forward to February 2015, and Turk was rubbing elbows with music’s elite at the Los Angeles Convention Center, enjoying a front-row seat for performances by Jack White, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt and more.
Fine artist Francine Turk standing in front of her Chateau Marmont stationary sketches, part of the Next Level BadAss: Miles Davis & Francine Turk series.
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Turk was granted full access to Davis’ sketchbooks. “His drawings look like his music sounds—moody and intense," says Turk.
The buzz about Francine Turk was out—and had reached Darryl Porter, the director of the Miles Davis Estate. He arranged for a meeting with Turk’s business manager, Grace Lieberman, and explained that 2016 would mark Davis’ 90th birthday; that Don Cheadle was finalizing his decade-long passion project Miles Ahead, a biopic about the jazz legend; and that jazz pianist Robert Glasper had been granted the stems (a sub mix or partial mix of only some of the tracks of a song) to Davis’ original compositions and was conjuring up a new album. Then Porter referenced a trove of Davis’ original drawings and artwork that was tucked away for safekeeping at a fine art storage facility in California, and asked Turk if she would like to be involved somehow. And just like that, synchronicity stepped in. What happened over the next 16 months was, as Turk describes it, an artistic free fall. She had been invited into Davis’ world, granted unprecedented access to an immense archive of his personal sketchbooks, paintings, collages, loose drawings and notes. Pages upon pages lavished with figurative drawings, abstractions and explorations in love rendered in color, ink, marker and ballpoint pen awaited Turk’s translation. “Most people didn’t know he was a prolific drawer and artist,” says Turk. “His drawings look like his music sounds—moody and intense. [Although not formally trained] Miles was such a natural. His use of line is so instinctively and naturally beautiful, the way he could create tension with the weight of it. Yet he wasn’t even thinking about it. It’s one of the most incredible things I discovered in his sketchbooks.” Davis’ sketchbooks also had evidence of ordinary life— lists, notes, phone numbers and names. One name in particular
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The Chateau Marmont series was created on the hotel’s signature stationery
stood out to Turk: Muddy Waters. She had just completed a commission for the Hyatt Centric hotel in the Loop. Its subject? Chicago blues—Chess Records, Maxwell Street and, of course, the “father of modern Chicago blues,” Mr. Muddy Waters. Turns out Miles, a big fan of Waters’ two-chord blues, never missed seeing Muddy play at the Checkerboard Lounge when he was in Chicago for a gig. On some level, Turk had needed a sign. For months she had been learning about Davis’ life through the storytelling of his family and his inner circle, and by listening to his music— working her way from Kind of Blue (1959) to Bitches Brew (1970) to Tutu (1986). His first wife Frances, his youngest son Erin, his daughter Cheryl and his nephew Vince Wilburn, Jr., all shared with Turk their stories about Davis (including some colorful tales about the time he spent at Chateau Marmont, the legendary Sunset Boulevard hotel where he and Frances would live when he was performing on the West Coast). Immersing herself in this information was invaluable to Turk, but it was secondhand. Seeing Muddy Waters’ name was like Miles was speaking directly to her, giving her his blessing. “Seeing that name solidified that I was meant to do this,” she says. “It’s Miles and me and that’s it.” It also gifted her a revelation about her own work. “I realized that my purpose is to preserve—that is the essence of who I am as an artist,” says Turk. “All of my bodies of work, from my charcoal nudes to the BadAss series, are connected. They all have this golden thread of preservation—preserving history and beauty, and honoring legacy. With Miles, I’m supposed to preserve these stories so that other generations know his importance, and how he was beyond influential.”
Turk’s The Joint painting is also the cover art for Robert Glasper’s recently released album, Everything’s Beautiful.
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Turk totally in her element at her studio in Chicago’s historic Prairie Avenue District.
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"Miles is the thread that ties everything together," says Turk of the inspiration behind her The Golden Thread series. Shown here: Four oil on raw canvas paintings from the Next Level BadAss: Miles Davis & Francine Turk exhibit
“Channeling Miles” has become shorthand for the creative groove that Turk has inhabited. It began with fragments. Working off photographs of his original drawings, Turk borrowed elements and stretched them, painting and layering, layering and painting. Her first piece, titled The Joint, was sent to the Davis family, who raved and passed it along to Glasper. It’s now the cover art for Glasper’s new album of remixes from the Davis archive, Everything’s Beautiful. Turk has since moved on to the large-scale paintings that will anchor the Chicago exhibit, as well as a series entitled Chateau Marmont. Created on the hotel’s signature stationery—an idea Turk had while on a pilgrimage to the hotel for this project—each piece is a vital narrative, capturing the scenes, moments, characters, musicians and loves that orbited Davis throughout his lifetime. “My uncle was a forward-thinker,” says Wilburn. “He was always evolving, never looking back.”
Back in her studio, Turk has become emboldened. “I’m hearing colors that I’ve never heard before,” she says, surrounded by the sketches and inky gestures made by her protagonist. “I hear contrast, I hear texture, I hear composition. If I’m listening to Kind of Blue, it’s about movement and energy—movement of the brush, movement of my body, the weight of the line. Miles was a master jazz composer. He was also so good at composing a page. The way he would place things. They say he was a genius because of the way he used space, the notes he didn’t play. It’s the same with the spaces on his drawings. I am learning so much from him.” sl The Next Level BadAss: Miles Davis & Francine Turk pop-up exhibit takes place Sept. 21 from 7-10PM and Sept. 22 from 10AM-6PM at the Chicago Illuminating Company, 2110 S. Wabash Ave., 312.326.9500. A panel discussion featuring Turk and members of the Davis family will kick things off Sept. 19 at Soho House Chicago (Soho House members only). Appointments for private viewings at Francine Turk’s studio can be made by calling 312.547.9000 or emailing grace@francineturk.com. francineturk.com
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Bibliotaph... Stargazing - Celebrating Celebrity in Portraiture
Compiled by Victoria Chase
For nearly four decades, portraits of celebrities, politicians and sports stars by photojournalist Volker Hinz masterfully combined the candor of an in-the-moment snapshot with the composition of a fine artwork. Volder Hinz - Volker Hinz (Stern Fotografie Porfolios) - Hardcover, 96 pages, teNeues (teneues.com).
Before becoming a bonafide star in his own right, jazz trumpeter Till Brönner played with legends like Natalie Cole. His passion for photography revealed itself after he received his first Leica camera. This collection of his black-andwhite portraits of celebrities and musicians come across as candidly cool given his personal connection with each subject. Till Brönner - Till Brönner: Faces of Talent - Hardcover, 208 pages, teNeues (teneues.com). Photographer Marcel Sternberger pioneered the technique of the "psychological portrait," and redefined the boundaries of portrait iconography in the twentieth century while working with influential figures in art, science, and politics. Jacob Loewentheil - The Psychological Portrait: Marcel Steinberger's Revelations in Photography Hardcover, 210 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com). Sternberger Photographs © Stephan Loewentheil, 2015. All rights reserved. Image rights courtesy of Frida Kahlo Corporation. Featuring previously unpublished photographs from commissions for The New Yorker, TIME, and GQ, among others, photographer Martin Schoeller's latest volume pushes the boundaries of photographic styling and composition in novel and audacious ways. Martin Schoeller - Martin Schoeller: Portraits Hardcover, 260 pages, teNeues (teneues.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Irish photographer Edward Quinn (1920-1997) made his debut as a professional photojournalist at an equestrian show jumping competition in Nice, France. This initiation established two constants of his work: the Côte d’Azur as a setting and animals as a subject. This book captures celebrities of the 1950s and 1960s with their beloved pets. Edward Quinn - Celebrity Pets: On the French Riviera in the 50s and 60s - Hardcover, 160 pages, teNeues (teneues.com).
Sante D'Orazio is regarded as one of the preeminent fashion and beauty photographers working today. This book is a compilation of Polaroids taken by D'Orazio while staging his shots. Sante D'Orazio and Glenn O'Brien - Sante D'Orazio: Polaroids Hardcover, 136 pages, Chronicle Books (chroniclebooks.com).
Hollywood Icons features approximately 200 photographs focusing on the screen idols that drew moviegoers around the world into theaters during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hollywood Icons: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation - Robert Dance, with forewords by Terrence Pepper and Simon Crocker - Hardcover, 224 pages, ACC Editions (antiquecollectorsclub.com).
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Curating a Lifestyle: Memoirs of an Interior Designer Written by Amelia and Jeff Jeffers
Across a career spanning nearly 70 years, it is fair to say that renowned interior designer and antiques dealer Jay Suiter has seen it all. When he transferred from the Art Institute of Chicago to UCLA to study interior design in the late 1940s, America was adjusting to a new normal after the end of World War II. A booming economy and a growing dominance in technology, business and the space race allowed Americans to return their focus to a more refined lifestyle. Not since the early 1920s had such an emphasis on luxury and comfort been possible. Now, as department stores across the country saw an increased interest in home furnishings, the budding profession of interior design took off. Window displays were styled in the latest fashions, encouraging passersby to not only stop in, but to avail themselves of store designers who helped to recreate the look of the model rooms at home. For the first time ever, mainstream Americans had the means to hire a professional to assemble their perfect rooms. For new graduate, Jay Suiter, the opportunities were endless. After a brief (but exciting) first job working with acclaimed Hollywood costume designers Irene Maud Lentz and Travis Banton, Jay returned home to Kansas City, Missouri to help his ailing grandmother and settle in at the local high-end department store as in-house designer. Networking with other
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professionals throughout the Midwest, Jay met the owner of a large furniture store in Columbus, Ohio who offered a job Jay couldn’t refuse. With the move to Columbus, Jay pursued a passion cultivated by his grandmother’s taste for early European furnishings, opening an antiques business with a friend. Tending to the shop during hours away from his primary job, Jay found more and more opportunities to help buyers place the antique treasures purchased from his store in their homes. Soon, demand for his services outpaced his ability to keep up part-time, so Jay left his job to become an independent designer and fulltime shopkeeper. It was the late 1950s, and although most of America was enamored with the Bauhaus movement, Jay’s clients embraced his sophisticated, stately aesthetic. To meet the seemingly insatiable appetite of a growing audience, Jay sourced materials in the war-torn countries of eastern Europe, Russia and Denmark. Traveling alone, and with little more than a letter of credit from his local bank, Jay would check into a city’s toniest hotel and ask the concierge for the names of the best antique shops. After a purchase or two warmed the mood, he would then ask the shop owner for a referral to yet another dealer or two; going down rabbit hole after rabbit hole to maximize the visit. Behind the iron curtain, Jay had to purchase objects older than 120 years directly from
government offices. Communication home was non-existent on those trips; so Jay relied on an encyclopedic knowledge of construction and design and pure gut instincts to “buy right.” After each trip, Jay’s enthusiastic descriptions of his time away and the beautiful objects in transit preceded the delivery of a shipping container, filled to the brim with treasures and nearly all sold by the time it was unloaded. Buying trips became more frequent, and Jay’s shop grew to be the largest in Ohio. Having moved the prosperous business to an old barn in an upscale suburb, Jay outfitted the stalls with hardwood floors, maintaining an emphasis on staging. His strategy (and keen eye) was a huge success: women throughout Ohio visited the shop and regularly bought the contents of entire rooms. Initially he played to the majority of his clients’ tastes, displaying rooms of early American antiques, but slowly Jay influenced his customer base into an appreciation for good, early European things. Throughout his long career, he has seen design trends come and go, but his business was built solidly on the idea that good quality never goes out of style. Mostly retired now, Jay still advises close clients (more like close friends). His home is a reflection of decades of buying and collecting (as well as some of his grandmother’s things), placed with equal parts of a designer’s eye and a collector’s heart. With
a bank of memories like Jay’s, it’s easy to get lost with him in the stories. His favorite part of working with unique and beautiful objects day-in and day-out? “I just loved owning things for even just a short time, but,” he laments “you always remember the ones you sold and regret, or the things you didn’t buy, but know you should have.” One of his biggest regrets was when Garth Oberlander (the founder of Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers) called him to say, “Jay, you have got to buy this lamp!” (It was a Tiffany dragonfly lamp shade. And, no, he didn’t buy it.) Jay is also quick to remember innumerable successes, including a carved wooden charger with painted miniatures around the perimeter; purchased at a small auction in Cleveland for $250, it sold at Christie’s for more than $9,000. Over the decades, Jay bought and sold with the biggest names in the antiques and art business as well as private collectors at every level. Now, his name is considered one of the biggest in two industries. Humbly attributing his long ride to an old adage, at the end of our interview, Jay smiled and said “repetition is the mother of skill.” After a walk down memory lane with a legend, it is evident that his success should be attributed to something much more complex than that. sl Amelia & Jeff Jeffers are co-owners of two fine art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.
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A Brief Primer on Two Great Old World Wine Regions, Part II
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
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Old World wine regions are some of the most interesting on the planet. With an abundance of history and delectable wines, it is only the mystery of what type of wine you are getting that makes Old World wine somewhat difficult to discern. Here, I dispel some of the mystery with brief descriptions and two recommendations for each region to add to your collection or to get you started drinking the delicious wines of these venerable regions. Alsace Alsace is located on the northeastern border of France between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River of Germany, about 275 miles from Paris. The wines are crisp, fresh and vivacious, lending themselves to the lighter fare. Picturesque half-timbered houses with their flower boxes brimming with multicolored blooms are more prevalent than one would think; combine this with breathtaking views of vineyards from the Vosges Mountains and you have a mind’s eye picture of a perfect spring day. German heritage is strong in Alsace; after all, control of the region has been volleyed back-and-forth between France and Germany for hundreds of years. If you asked an Alsatian if they are French or German, they are likely to tell you they are Alsatian, although it has been part of France since World War II. The
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German heritage is reflective in the wine in a number of ways. The bottles are tall and flute-shaped as in Germany and their labels denote the grape variety (although there are some blends), whereas in most of France the wine is named for the region. Many of the grape varieties originally hail from Germany, and Alsace is the only area in France where Riesling and Gewürztraminer are legally grown. As you can imagine, many of the wine producers and the language on the labels bear Germanic lineage. Alsace makes 90 percent white wine. Red wines grapes require a warmer and longer growing season, so the only red grape of note is Pinot Noir. The most important and highest quality grapes start with Riesling, one of the most misunderstood grapes. It is almost natural to think it is always sweet, as it makes some of the best dessert wines in the world, as well as some of the most mediocre sweet wines of limited character. But it also makes some of wine expert’s absolute favorite white wines on the planet, possessing an ethereal quality, tension, minerality and sense of place that many other grapes can only dream of. Other important grapes are Pinot Gris (same grape as Pinot Grigio), Muscat, and Gewürztraminer, with the secondary grapes being Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc. Alsace makes essentially three styles of
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wine: dry, sparkling and dessert. I tend to focus on the dry, but the others are worthwhile as well. For the taste of a vibrant spring day, a feel of refreshing renewing quality, elegance and complexity, for flavor without weight or oak, I look to Alsace and suggest you do as well. Suggested Alsatian Wines are Riesling Trimbach Clos Ste. Hune and Riesling Marc Tempé Saint-Hippolyte The Rhône Valley of France is geographically divided into north and south. While both areas make red and white wine, the Rhône is typically thought of as a red wine region. The north makes its red wines primarily from the Syrah grape, while southern Rhône is more noted for the Grenache grape. Both of these areas make top-notch, world-class wine, but the most famous and historical is southern Rhône’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape (which I touched on briefly in the previous issue). The Mediterranean climate and the presence of large, round quartz stones called galets in many of the vineyards’ soils help make Châteauneuf-du-Pape a warm wine that is full-bodied and can have an almost silky, velvety texture. In 1923, Châteauneuf-du-Pape created the prototype for other French wine regions by regulating their wine. While by law
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines can be made with up to 13 grapes varietals, including white, they typically are made with a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvèdre, with Grenache being the majority grape. While there is a movement to use new oak, or at least judicious new oak, most Châteauneuf-du-Pape domains prefer to use no new oak in favor of large oak barrels called foudres. Using foudres emphasizes the flavor of the grapes and the place from whence they came as opposed to accentuating the flavors of new oak. Some of the other flavors you get from Châteauneuf-duPape are red fruits of cherry, kirshwasser, red licorice, raspberry, some black fruits, pepper and earthy flavors of forest floor, leather and what is called “garrigue,” which refers to the smell or taste of Provençal herbs and lowland shrubs. The papacy only lasted for 70 years in Avignon, but the wine still lives on as one of the greatest wines from the Rhône if not all of France! Try the wines with cassoulet or grilled or roasted meats seasoned with Provencal herbs. Suggested Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wines are Château de Beaucastel and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. sl A Certified Wine Educator, Harper is one of 147 professionals in North America and 230 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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CARPOOL COOL Luxury SUVs for your most precious cargo Written by Andre James
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The resumption of school means that most of us with children will spend some portion of our week sitting idly in an idling car waiting for said children to be dismissed from the classroom or a bevy of after-school activities. Educate yourself on upping your carpool cachet with our cheat sheet on the latest SUV’s and crossovers that promise top-in-class space, comfort, technology and performance. Bentayga – The Bentley of SUVs | A total of 130 hours are devoted to the crafting of each Bentayga, at the home of Bentley Motors in Crewe, England. The Bentayga is the company’s first foray into the luxury SUV segment and they have put forth a vehicle aimed at dominating the upper echelons of the market. The car’s sculptural presence is unmistakably Bentley; on the front, the familiar Bentley matrix grill is positioned upright and wide and flanked by four floating LED headlamps. Options for
personalization are seemingly endless (certainly more than can be outlined here) with two of the more unique being an “Event Seat” that deploys from the rear load space and allows up to two adults to enjoy outdoor activities while shaded by the tailgate or illuminated by the built-in “stage lighting”; and a bespoke threepiece picnic hamper set, developed in conjunction with Linley, complete with china, cutlery and crystal glassware. Supported by a highly advanced Bentley chassis that provides exceptional ride quality in all driving conditions, the all-new 6.0liter twin-turbocharged W12 engine makes the Bentayga the world’s most powerful and fastest SUV. The chassis set-up (ride height, damping, roll control, electronic stability and traction controls) as well as the settings for the engine and drivetrain are controlled via a single rotary with four on-road driving modes. With a top speed of 187mph, standstill to 60mph can be achieved in just 4.0 seconds. MSRP from $229,100 (bentleymotors.com). slmag.net
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BMW X5 xDrive40e – BMW’s first plug-in hybrid Sports Activity Vehicle | The first plug-in hybrid production model from the core BMW brand, the X5 xDrive40e combines the BMW’s award-winning 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery, integrated into its eight-speed automatic transmission. Able to travel approximately 14 miles on pure electric power, it’s ideally suited to short commutes and quick trips around town. The gasoline engine and electric motor churns out 308hp, enough to propel the X5 xDrive40e from 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. BMW’s xDrive, an intelligent all-wheel drive system, provides optimal stability and traction under all circumstances and road conditions. Exclusive, bespoke design touches on the model’s exterior clearly identify the BMW X5 xDrive40e’s hybrid capabilities. Most noticeable is the charging connection for the high-voltage battery located in the left front fender. Blue light effects also appear here at the start of the charging process to indicate the flow of energy. The exhaust system has a twin-tailpipe design with trapezoidal tips. A host of BMW ConnectedDrive options are offered, including Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, BMW Head-Up Display, the BMW Night Vision system with pedestrian and animal recognition, Lane Active Blind Spot Detection, Parking Assistant, rear view camera, Surround View and Speed Limit Info. All driver assistance systems are also available when driving in all-electric mode. The Adaptive LED Headlights, Comfort Access, as well as the full selection of 19- and 20-inch light-alloy wheels, are available to order for the BMW X5 xDrive40e. MSRP from $63,095 (bmwusa.com). 2017 Cadillac Escalade – Powerful capability and sumptuous amenities | Cadillac’s first major entry into the SUV market, the Escalade was introduced in 1999 as a competitor to Ford’s Lincoln Navigator. Not without detractors in the early years, the Escalade is largely responsible for transforming the brand as the cushy ride preferred by your father (or grandfather) into something more youthful and relevant.
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Updates to the Escalade for 2017 include availability of the award-winning Rear Camera Mirror and Automatic Parking Assist. Aesthetic additions encompass two new exterior paint colors and a new 22-inch wheel design. Escalade trim levels have also been renamed for better customer clarity: Escalade, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Platinum. The product line includes the standard Escalade and the extended-length ESV edition, which offers a 14-inch longer wheelbase and approximately 20 inches more in overall length, maximizing space for third-row passengers and providing over 2.5 times the cargo space behind the third-row seat. All models are offered with 2WD and 4WD drivetrains, powered by a 6.2L V-8 engine backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission that is powerful enough to enable 0-to-60-mph performance in less than six seconds. MSRP from $72,790 (cadillac.com). Jaguar F-Pace – A performance crossover with unrivalled dynamics and everyday usability | Jaguar’s first performance crossover offering seating for five with class-leading rear kneeroom and ample stowage space, the Jaguar F-Pace amps up daily driving with outstanding dynamics including torque on-demand all-wheel drive system, Adaptive Surface Response for challenging driving conditions, All Surface Progress Control to make the most of the available grip and LowFriction Launch. An innovative feature for active families making its world debut on the F-PACE is Jaguar’s Activity Key. A waterproof, shockproof wristband with an integrated transponder, this segmentfirst, wearable technology supports active lifestyles because it allows the keyfob to be securely locked inside the vehicle. An all-aluminum supercharged V6 engine combined with the eight-speed automatic transmission deliver scintillating performance: a 380PS engine is exclusive to the all-new F-PACE First Edition and S models and can launch each from 0-60 mph in only 5.1 seconds and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. MSRP from $40,990 (jaguarusa.com).
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Maserati Levante – Embracing the aesthetic elements of Italian style | Levante, the name of Maserati’s first foray into the luxury SUV segment, was inspired by a warm, Mediterranean wind that can change from mild to gale force in an instant. The chassis has been specifically developed to offer unique on-road drivability and competitive off-road capability, with day-to-day comfort and practicality. Aesthetically it combines spaciousness and the lines of a coupé while achieving top marks in the market for aerodynamic efficiency. Innovative features of the 100 percent Italian-made car include: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Forward Collision Warning and Brake Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Surround View camera, and capacitive 8.4" Touch Screen display with brand new rotary control. There is a high level of customization within two cutting-edge packages: Sport and Luxury. The Maserati V6 engine with latest GDI and twin-turbo is available in two versions: 430hp and 350hp. The most powerful Levante makes it to 60mph in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 164mph. MSRP from $72,000 (maserati.com). Mercedes GLS SUV – Comfort, agile dynamics and best-in-class safety | Fresh from a 2017 model-year facelift encompassing exterior and interior enhancements, the new generation GLS SUV boasts improved efficiency, additional DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes, an improved air suspension system with enhanced damping system, nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission, state-ofthe-art assistance systems and the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz telematics, which includes internet access and remote-start capability. Notable enhancements to the exterior that bring the SUV in-line with the current Mercedes-Benz design idiom include a redesigned front end, and a contemporized rear with full LED tail lamps. Inside the cabin, the eye is drawn to a newly designed instrument panel with Media Display, a new three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and a modified center console with touchpad.
The powerful GLS550 4MATIC with V8 bi-turbo engine featuring direct injection generates 449hp, some 20hp more than the preceding model. A 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo engine in the GLS450 4MATIC produces 362hp, and like all GLS models has an ECO start/stop function. The top-of-the-line Mercedes-AMG GLS63 boasts 577hp and clocks 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. MSRP from $68,700 (mbusa.com). Porsche Macan GTS – An enthusiastic driving experience that enhances the current Macan range | More power, a reengineered suspension, GTS-specific exterior and interior appointments and new connectivity are among the upgrades that set the GTS apart from its siblings in the Macan family. Notable GTS styling is manifested in a plethora of black exterior accents – window trim finished in high-gloss black, matte-black on the lower body and the Porsche Macan GTS designation on the rear hatch, and standard 20” RS Spyder Design wheels finished in satin black – to name a few. Inside, a leather package with GTS sport seats with Alcantara seat centers is standard. An optional GTS interior package features a Carmine Red tachometer and deviated stitching, seat belts and embroidered GTS logos on the headrests. The standard PCM (Porsche Communication Management system) includes Sound Package Plus, eight speakers, a USB and aux-in interface, SiriusXM and HD radio, and Bluetooth capability. An optional PCM with Navigation module includes a hard-drive based navigation system that supports 3D navigation display, satellite image overlays and dynamic route calculation. The engine is based on the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 in the Macan S, with hardware changes and a unique calibration that allow it to turn out 360hp at 6000 rpm and propel the GTS from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds in conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package and a top track speed of 159mph. MSRP from $67,200 (porsche.com). sl slmag.net
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SOLITARY REFINEMENT Visiting Oregon’s wine country in the “quiet” season Written by Madeline Michaels An argument can certainly be made for partaking in the intensity of tourist high season in any given locale, but for me the downsides – bumper-to-bumper traffic, peak season rates and sharing every available piece of real estate with throngs of other vacationers ¬– do not add up to my idea of a relaxing sojourn. For a recent visit to Oregon’s Willamette Valley and its burgeoning wine industry, I strategically timed my arrival with the fleeting few weeks when the effervescence of spring is just becoming discernable in the air and the vineyards, along with the corresponding flurry of activity in the wineries, was just beginning to stir from winter hibernation. Just over a half-century on, what started out as a dream for David Lett, who planted the Willamette Valley’s first Pinot Noir vines in 1965, has exploded into a juggernaut of activity, spawning 647 vineyards across 17,237 acres. Anyone who has spent time in the Pacific Northwest is familiar with its laid-back ways and lack of pretense. In contrast to the more high-profile wine regions of California to the south, you’re more likely to encounter a Subaru than a supercar as you traverse the picturesque roads that connect the tapestry of vineyards. One vineyard owner aptly commented that the area was best described as “Napa clad in REI.” Until the fall of 2009, visitors to the Newberg area, a 45-minute drive from the Portland airport, faced a dearth of fullservice luxury lodging options. The opening of the Allison Inn & Spa seven years ago amply filled the void and subsequently 58 slmag.net
raised the profile of the region as a major destination rather than just a daytrip from Portland. The property is a labor of love for its owners, the Austin family, who have deep personal roots and business ties to the area. Their reverence for the project is palpable everywhere, from the private dining room where the hefty dining table was fashioned from a single slab of hand-hew black walnut by Ken Austin, Jr., to the more than 550 pieces of original and largely local artwork hand-picked by the late Joan Austin and her daughter Loni Parrish, an artist and gallery owner. “This place represents the family’s legacy,” explained Managing Director Pierre Zreik, who was hired following an interview process that included 11 members of the Austin family. In creating their heirloom, the family gave prominence to building with the environment in mind, resulting in the Inn being awarded LEED Gold Certification and thereby joining an elite group of properties around the world who have achieved this recognition for green construction practices and sustainable ongoing operations. Though situated on 35-undulating acres, planted with five-acres of Pinot Noir and two-acres of Pinto Gris vines, the hotel’s seemingly unorthodox site placement relatively close to the road was mandated by local zoning rules that prevent building multi-story structures in farmland. The 77 generously proportioned guest rooms (starting at 490 square feet) and eight suites (650-1,575 square feet) mirror the feeling of spaciousness found throughout the common areas.
Private dining room at Jory.
The tight color palette is guided by hues of nature – tree bark, fall leaves and the vineyards – that are omnipresent through the Inn’s dramatic glass-enclosed four-story circular staircase. Adding to this is an abundance of rich mahogany trim and ample use of pattern and texture expressed in velvet, chenille, metal, silk and glass. Each Deluxe guestroom boasts a gas fireplace, upholstered window seat, a deep soaking tub, a bespoke writing table made from Oregon walnut and a covered terrace that overlooks manicured gardens sprinkled with teal-colored seating and pieces of contemporary sculpture. Charged with carrying the banner of environmental and personal wellbeing throughout the 15,000-square-foot spa is Director Tara Calton. Having been brought on board before construction commenced, she has been intimately involved in the project and relays a deep sense of pride and connection to the spa program. Hotel guests are given complimentary access to the men’s, women’s and co-ed lounges (each with outdoor landscaped garden terraces and fire pits), fitness studio, indoor swimming pool with outdoor lounging terrace, sauna and steam rooms. Most notable among the many body and face treatments available is “pino-therapy," a pinot-inspired botanical and biological therapy produced by wine and grape seed extracts. Organic spa products are complemented by produce grown in the 1.5-acre chef’s onsite garden. Treatments are only as good as the person providing them, and The Allison has certainly perfected the art of securing
exceptional staff. “We are a happy staff,” commented Calton. “I feel like guests leave feeling like they’ve made real, genuine connections.” A state of relaxation carries over into The Allison’s “living room,” an airy space just outside the bar and Jory restaurant where overstuffed armchairs are situated around a large fireplace. Staff are extremely well-versed in local wines, and our first pours included a 2011 Matello Fool’s Journey Viognier from the Deux Vert vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton region and a 2012 estate-produced Pinot Noir from Austin Knoll. The latter, produced in collaboration with acclaimed Willamette Valley winemaker David Adelsheim (who founded his eponymous winery in 1971; adelsheim.com), makes The Allison Inn the first resort property in the region to produce its own wine. The hotel stocks 800 different labels and 40 by-theglass offerings, with 60-65 percent hailing from Washington and Oregon. Complimentary Thursday evening Celebrity Wine Tender tasting events bring together local vintners and oenophiles. If there’s one available for any meal of the day, snag a seat at the chef ’s counter at Jory to get a front row seat on the kitchen action and chat with the chefs while they work (which they are more than happy to do). I was fortunate enough to be seated there on more than one occasion and learned all about the local food economy, including the white truffle market, where the earthy gems can fetch as much as $120/lb. After complementing one sous chef on his expert garnishing skills, he smiled and remarked, “You eat with your eyes first.” slmag.net
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Indoor/outdoor relaxation areas at the Allison Inn Spa.
Under the direction of Executive Chef Sunny Jin, refreshingly humble in spite of an impressive résumé that includes time in the kitchens at The French Laundry and El Bulli, the locavore menus at Jory for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are the embodiment of the garden-to-table philosophy. A theme of collaboration weaves its way throughout the culinary program. Jin has been working with Spa Director Tara Calton, who raises Berkshire and Duroc pigs, to develop hybrid breeds, raised on a vegetarian diet, for in-house charcuterie program. Jin forages for locally grown plants and vegetables, such as nettles, miner's lettuce, morels and wild onions, to enhance the richness of his dishes and leads guests on foraging excursions. In similar fashion to his executive level colleagues Calton and Zreik, Jin can’t speak highly enough about the spirit of excellence the Austin family seeks to instill at every level of The Allison’s operations. Citing what he thought was a nonchalant lunch conversation with an Austin family member about the
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success and potential of the then half-acre kitchen garden quickly turned into another acre being made available and the construction of a 30’x60’ greenhouse. “They truly want this to be a special place, and I am thrilled to be a part of it,” he added. Admittedly, I would say I am not by any means an expert in wine, but I do love a good story. And it seems that every winery we visited in the area was ripe with them, and being the off-season, the winemakers were happy to stop and chat awhile. The journey was made that much better with a custom picnic lunch created by Jory to nosh al fresco in-between stops. Alternately, a pit stop at Red Hills Market in Dundee (redhillsmarket.com) is certain not to disappoint. I give high marks to their Mortadella sandwich with truffled celery root remoulade, arugula and Mama Lil’s peppers. At Roco winery (rocowinery.com), a husband-and-wife collaboration founded in 2003, I learned about Rollin Sole’s unique take on the “stalker” style of winemaking, where he uses dried grape stalks instead of the conventional green ones to infuse his The
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Red Hill Market in Dundee Photo by Bridget Williams
Stalker Pinot Noir. The four-level gravity-fed winery at Domaine Drouhin is the first of its kind in Oregon and the centerpiece of the 225-acre estate. In McMinville’s charming historic granary district (granarydistrict.com), 10 tasting rooms, breweries, shops and restaurants are housed in historic repurposed buildings. My longest and most enjoyable tasting took place at the open-by-appointment-only Native Flora (nativeflora.com), owned by Scott and Denise Flora. More like an afternoon spent with friends, tastings take place in the airy combination kitchen / great room of their home, a California contemporary prominently positioned at the top of a hill with views that stretch for miles and miles. While pouring a glass of “The Jolly Rancher,” a delicious dry Rosé, Scott recounted that when he began looking at starting a winery on this piece of land he was told time and time again that it wasn’t suited for viticulture. After five years of research that involved identifying nine different soil types on the 33-acre estate, he remarked that he
McMinville's historic granary district. Photo by Bridget Williams
Vineyards at Native Flora Photo by Bridget Williams
could ignore the naysayers because, “I knew we had a whole bunch of science in our favor,” adding that he was drawn to the area after retiring from a high-profile corporate job in Hong Kong because it reminded him of Napa in the 1960s. Producing 1,500 cases annually with an eye at maxing out at 3,000, Scott explained that his philosophy is “not to chase the dollar” and instead create wines that appeal to high-end collectors, a fete he accomplishes by being his own toughest critic. With each winery stop, only the bottles I purchased for my wine cellar rivaled the number of stories I collected. Luckily, at the end of each day the staff at The Allison Inn were happy to do the heavy lifting, carrying my haul inside and handling having it shipped to my home, so that shortly after my return, the cases, and their corresponding stories, were there for me to savor. The Allison Inn & Spa is located at 2525 Allison Lane in Newberg, OR. Rooms from $380/night. For more information or reservations, visit theallison.com. sl
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RENAISSANCE RESIDENCE Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photography by James Henthorn
A grand, historic stone and wood colonial home was built on Preston Road just outside of Bexley-proper in 1927 by established ear, nose and throat physician Dr. John Brown. Walking through the recently updated residence, it’s easy to imagine that Dr. Brown would feel quite at home in the sleek, luxurious space today. Undoubtedly influenced by the scientific predilection of the current owner (a doctor of biochemistry and registered dietician) as well as her artistically-inclined husband, the entire property is reflective of their symbiotic right-brain / left-brain lifestyle. Comfortably removed from the street, the stone facade reveals a remarkably breezy first floor. The owners leaned more toward comfort and enjoyment than hardline preservation, moving doorways and windows to open up the traditionally small spaces found in earlier homes. Sight-lines were important to both, and the result is stunning. Working with local designbuild firm Behal Sampson and Dietz, the owners started with the heart of any home, the kitchen. Adding a cozy seating area with big windows overlooking the backyard, an expansive central island was constructed and topped with a supremely thick slab of brilliant white quartz, with waterfall ends. A massive cook’s stove and plenty of cabinets were a necessity for the regular homecooked meals the family enjoys. A striking element are handmade polished stainless steel cabinet doors. Built by renowned Cooley Custom Cabinetry, the glass paned doors were constructed with no seams, each corner cut, bent and fitted by hand. Imperfectly precise, the cabinets combine with other kitchen materials to create the sense of a laboratory environment, albeit warm and inviting. Gaskets were installed to keep dust out of the cabinets, where neat rows of porcelain and glass in classic forms are displayed. 66 slmag.net
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Peering beyond the service area into the dining room, a traditional crystal chandelier is paired with soft, linen-draped chairs around a large table. Between the leaded-glass built-in wall cupboards sits a shiny white industrial-inspired sideboard, topped with mercury glass vases and decorative wire birdcages. Throughout the home, the couple’s penchant for combining flea market finds with high-style furnishings is amazing. A formal sitting room is a grand display of their eclectic collection. Along one wall is a vintage burl-wood veneered armoire with fitted bar interior, while sitting against the adjacent wall is a mirrored steel and clear acrylic store display converted to a sleek sideboard. An ornate, gessoed mirror above would seem out of place in a mainstream design, but makes total sense in this sophisticated decor. Funky, contemporary paintings add a playful element. Sitting on an ottoman, an oversized mirrored tray was designed by the homeowner and built by a handyman - an example of the ingenuity of purpose and design throughout.
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An enclosed porch segues to a magnificently landscaped yard, a project the owners attribute to the big fall storms several years back that blew a massive tree into the house, destroying much of the yard. Such care was taken with the details that original stones were salvaged and arranged to mimic the architecture of the home. Ahead of the patio, a large fireplace invites long conversations, and the distant trickle of the formal fountain at the end of the sprawling lawn creates an enviable serenity. Around the corner of the house is a neatly-designed, large vegetable garden, playing to the owner’s enthusiasm for fresh, healthy ingredients. Private areas of the home are equally serene, with a rich, dark palette and luxurious finishes. Updates to the second floor focused on utilizing every area, including maid’s and butler’s rooms previously walled off from the family’s sleeping quarters. The personality and whimsy of each family member can be seen and felt from beginning to end. Since it was constructed, the property has been home to five families. Of those, three owners have been involved in the fields of science and medicine, with each married to art history majors, or someone with a passion for the arts. It is interesting to examine the life cycle of a historic home, contemplating what draws someone to a property, and how they influence and change the space. Maybe we could call this a Renaissance home; a versatile, well-rounded residence as suited to twenty-first century life as it was to its original owners, nearly 100 years ago. sl
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Beets, in various forms and creations, are adorned by delicate pea tendrils, fresh cream and crostini
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WOLF’S RIDGE BREWING Written by Amelia Jeffers
Photography by James Henthorn When father and son team Alan and Bob Szuter concepted their craft brew and craft food business several years ago, their initial thought was to keep things close to home in Dublin. Surveying the market, and trusting their instincts that the larger Columbus metropolitan area would respond favorably to their ambitious plans, the pair opted to scout out a location downtown. What they found is a location off the beaten path of local foodies and beer aficionados, but steps away from the creative hub of Columbus-proper: The Discovery District. Given the imaginative, inspired beers and bites produced by the talented team from Wolf ’s Ridge Brewery at 215 North Fourth Street, the Discovery District (home to Columbus College of Art and Design, The Columbus Museum of Art and the main library) seems a wholly appropriate neighbor. Together with Executive Chef Seth Lassak, the Szuters have established a new threshold for excellence in the local brewpub category. The industrial warehouse is a perfect blend of rough, worn surfaces and sparkling, pristine technology. The dining room is airy, thanks to super-high ceilings and a deft arrangement of rustic handmade tables and chairs that puts guest comfort ahead of maximum seating capacity. Large windows overlook massive fermenters, and an open kitchen adds an element of energy and warmth to the experience. As we learn, Wolf ’s Ridge is all about the experience. In fact, so concerned was company leadership for the experience of masses of beer enthusiasts who found themselves crowded around the seemingly spacious dining room bar, that they created a separate Taproom in the back last year.
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The pristine kitchen is open-air, compact and efficient
No corners were cut, with big windows providing plenty of light, and communal seating offering great opportunities to relax and connect with fellow guests. Soon, those guests were chomping at the bit for something more than the limited snack menu offered “out back” of the main dining room, so the ground-up construction of a dedicated Taproom kitchen was completed earlier this summer. The experiences between the Wolf ’s Ridge main dining room in front and Taproom in back are very consistent: excellent, professional service, inventive menus and fresh, high quality local ingredients. The differences are few and subtle; both aim for a relaxed, casual atmosphere, but you’ll find front-of-house just a bit more upscale and sophisticated. Our dinner in the dining room was a tasting menu comprised of a combination of regular menu options and whimsical creations whipped up by Chef Seth to test our sense of adventure. Kicking things off, beautifully-presented (it would be a theme throughout the meal) Parmesan Crisps were served upright in a bed of peppercorns, which doubled as a natural infusion of aroma and bite to the savory snack - a great accompaniment to the first beer in my flight. Howling Moon Imperial IPA has a nice, dry finish with notes of orange and pine. Next up, Chef delivered a delicate egg yolk, in-shell and topped with celery root puree, paprika syrup, Himalayan salt, chives and garnished with edible flowers and a potato chip. Highlighting the dish was a generous dollop of Bowfin Caviar, a Great Lakes commodity. For the beet-lovers among us (including me), the complex assemblage of flavors and textures of our third course was divine: beet relish layered over gossamery beet sponge cake, alongside raw beets - held together by none other than beet gel, enhanced with fresh cream and crunchy crostini. Moving through my beer flight, I balanced the sweet and earthy flavors with the light, refreshing preProhibition style Clear Sky Cream Ale.
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A flight of award-winning beers from Wolf ’s Ridge Brewery
A delicious but unusual combination of hearty scallops and fresh, sweet pea
A savory egg yolk is served in-shell and garnished with Great Lakes-sourced Bowfin caviar and edible flowers
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The hip, industrial vibe of the Taproom is enhanced by massive beer fermenting equipment
Bread and butter at Wolf’s Ridge is unparalleled and unexpected
Our table could not have imagined the creative take on the “Bread & Butter” course outlined on the menu. A regular offering, the sourdough bread is lightly charred on a grill, with smoked butter and Hawaiian black lava salt, a terrific take on what is standard fare in most restaurants. Mindful of a food allergy in our group, Chef made a last-minute substitution of fresh grouper for scallops, and our taste buds were none-the-wiser. The hearty texture and mild flavor was enhanced by sweet pea coulis, fragile pea tendrils and crisp emerald crystal lettuce. Our first, and lightest, dessert course was a delectable mix of rhubarb ice cream, strawberry sorbet and lemon chantilly plated with shortcake crumbles, mint and tiny, crispy strawberry pearls. We paired it with a small taste of Daybreak, Wolf ’s Ridge unusual vanilla cream ale infused with Short North favorite One-line coffee. A stunning cheese course followed, with fresh honeycomb and housemade fig mustard seed jam. A final, sweet plate with one peanut butter truffle for each ended our spectacular meal.
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As delicious as it is beautiful, the rhubarb and strawberry dessert plate at Wolf’s Ridge
Curious about the Taproom menu, I returned a few weeks later with the most discerning of diners: three teenage girls. At first put-off by the idea of eating picnicstyle with total strangers, they were disarmed and engaged by the Indiepunk playlist and distinctly urban vibe of the space; the unconventional, but yummy flavors sealed the deal. The adults opted for the specials, while the girls went for their traditional choices of vegetarian wraps, fries and burger. Everyone commented, unprovoked, about the fresh, interesting combinations of ingredients. The Tap Room is located at the rear of the building on the corner of Lazelle & Hickory streets. There is an entrance, separate from the restaurant, on Hickory Street. Happy Hour specials run daily, and every week, guests are treated to Sunday Sessions of live music from 3p - 6p. On Saturday, September 17, Wolf ’s Ridge will celebrate their third anniversary with the release of some long-awaited barrel-aged beers. One article does not afford us an opportunity to explore the award-winning beers coming out of Wolf ’s Ridge. Suffice it to say, if you haven’t been, this creative group is giving you (and me) plenty of reasons to stop in, and keep coming.. sl
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Watch the players of The Cincinnati Polo Club face off against Columbus' hometown team from The Play Polo Club Bring your own tailgate to the grounds of Bryn Du Mansion (Granville) $20 per car suggested donation to benefit Flying Horse Farms Whiskey Tasting by OYO
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RECREATION UNLIMITED WINE EVENT
Recreation Unlimited’s 3rd annual Star Light, Star Night “Sonoma Under the Stars” event raised over $160,000 at the Scioto Country Club. The night, limited to 100 guests, is an exclusive dinner with a celebrated California wine maker each year. This year featured Regina Martinelli, whose family has been harvesting grapes in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley since the late 1800s. Funds raised from the evening will be put toward scholarships for Recreation Unlimited’s summer programs.
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1) Barbara Waters, Ginni Ragan, and Jerry Torado 2) Bill and Amy Fox 3) Charles and Debra Penzone 4) Joanie Dugger, Glen Dugger, Julie Jenkins, and Steve Shepard 5) Jason Yanich, Adrienne Yanich, Kerry Wartel, and Emily O’Malley 6) Paul and Marian Gelpi 7) Joanie Dugger, Meg Allen, Jeanie Spiker, Libby Germain, and Toby Livingston 8) Lawrence and Gina Pfaff 9) Rich and Kerry Wartel 10) Dave Wible and Mary Cusick 11) Jason and Adrienne Yanich 12) Walt and Jane Dennis 13) Rod and DeeAnne Marlow 14) Regina Martinelli and Walt Dennis
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HULA WITH THE HAWKS
Laura and AJ Hawk welcome more than 300 guests for Hula with the Hawks, a luau themed event benefiting the Hawk Family Fund at the The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center- Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. on Friday, June 16. Guests enjoyed a Hawaiian themed buffet, live music and auction, and much more while raising $120,000 for the fund, which supports the purchase of equipment, technology, media, and environmental or visual space improvements focused on comfort and care of pediatric radiation oncology patients and their families while under treatment. It was a fun and inspiring evening all to support a cause for which the Hawks are extremely passionate.
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Fourteen locally-owned restaurants partnered with Dress for Success Columbus and created an exclusive signature dish for guests at the 8th annual Dine, Drink and Dress on Thursday, June 16. At the event, 500 attendees gathered at the Bluestone to dance the night away to live music from The Wayfarers and DJ Patrick Hicks. Sponsored by EXPRESS, Lane Bryant, Ibel Agency, CD102.5, the event raised over $80,000 to help provide free of charge Suiting, Career Center and Professional Development programs for nearly 400 women.
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PLAY POLO CLUB ARGENTINE ASADO
Guests enjoyed a lively polo tournament and an authentic Argentine Asado on the grounds of Los Gemelos, home to the Play Polo Club, in Westerville on August 6 and 7. Hosted by OrthoNeuro, the tournament featured matches on both Saturday and Sunday, with the Saturday game closely followed by the Asado, an authentic South American garden party with beef grilled over an open flame by polo players Koko Monroy and Sam Wittmann. The “Ortho� team won both days, but Ortho and Neuro players alike enjoyed the party. Play Polo Club tournaments are open to the public. For a complete schedule, visit playpoloclub.us. Photos courtesy Ellie Jeffers and Pete Risch.
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HAUS UND GARTEN
The Haus und Garten Tour and PreTour events were part of German Village Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year on June 25-26. This year’s PreTour Cocktail Party was held at Copious & Notes on High Street, and 12 homes across the Village were open for the public on Sunday. Not only were 3,500 people from across Central Ohio in attendance, but the Society also sold online tickets to visitors from London, England, and Laguna Hills, CA. This year marks the 31st PreTour for the Society, as well as its 57th Haus und Garten Tour.
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Over 140 guests played casino games, bid in the silent auction, toured the Museum and enjoyed wine and signature beverages throughout the Museum and in the garden at Midnight Blues, the 12th annual Kelton House Gala on June 25. Dinner and appetizers were provided by L.A. Catering and music by Indiana’s Below Zero Blues. Attendees raised over $23,000 for Kelton House education programs, including the Underground Railroad Learning Station. The Museum is a community service of the Junior League of Columbus.
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The Recreation Unlimited Foundation benefited from two wonderful golf events in June. The first, the Hull & Associates Charity Memorial Golf Tournament held on June 2 at Tartan Fields Golf Club, raised almost $80,000 in support of Recreation Unlimited camps and camper scholarship fund and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Heart Camp. Just a few days later, the beautiful home of Ken and Kristine Westerheide located on the 7th green of Muirfield Village Golf Club offered a private viewing of the Memorial Golf Tournament. Thanks to the generosity of Recreation Unlimited Foundation Board Chair Ginni Ragan and several others, attendees (including the Recreation Unlimited board) raised $20,000 for Recreation Unlimited Foundation.
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1) Paul Huttlin, Lily Robbins, Katie Robbins, Logan Robbins, Chris Link 2) Paul Huttlin, Recreation Unlimited camper Lily Robbins, Logan Robbins, Katie Robbins 3) Julie Kasper and Craig Kasper, event sponsors 4) Carol Huttlin, Cliff Rosenberger, Paul Huttlin, Ginni Ragan, Kristine Westerheide, Ken Westerheide 5) Chris Olsgard, Michelle Olsgard, Mackenna Stewart, Kristine Westerheide, Ken Westerheide, Eric Stewart 6) Paul Huttlin, Lily Robbins 7) Amy Gutman and Kristine Westerheide 8) Ron Karl, Debbie Liebert Karl, Rich Wartel, Kerry Wartel, Phil Hawk, Stephanie Hawk, Paul Huttlin 9) Recreation Unlimited board members, supporters and friends 10) Tiffany Schultz, Nora Schultz, and Tyler Priest 11) Shannon Link and Chris Link 12) Gary and Yvonne Newhouse
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ABIGAIL WEXNER 10 Things I Can’t Live Without Written by Amelia Jeffers Photography by Lorn Spolter Abigail Wexner is a busy lady. The mother of 4 young adult children, wife of retail titan Les Wexner, lawyer, business leader, philanthropist and community volunteer, life for Abigail moves at a rapid pace. But, every fall, she and her family put their hectic schedules on pause to open their New Albany estate to nearly 20,000 guests for what has become one of the most important equestrian events in the country: The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day. At once a premier horse show and a relaxed family day, complete with carnival games, rides and a concert (the headliner this year is rising country music star Kelsea Ballerini), The Classic is also an impressive example of Abigail’s awesome ability to combine head, heart and action. Since she founded The Classic 19 years ago, the event has raised over $27 million dollars to benefit The Center for Family Safety and Healing, an organization focused on preventing and treating family violence in Central Ohio. 1.
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My family always has been and always will be the absolutely most important element in my life, my joy and my source of inspiration. My dogs. I have 4 yellow Labradors who are among my best friends in the world and part of my family. My morning coffee! Can’t move without it! Chocolate! The darker the better. A daily ritual.
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