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on the cover Louisville: “Don’t. Look. Back.,” an oil, acrylic and wax on canvas by self-taught Indianapolis-based artist Jenna Cook. “It’s a reminder to look forward, even if it means being uncertain about the place you’ll finish,” says Cook. The artist's work can be found in private collections in Chicago, Florida, Georgia, Los Angeles, and New York. Jenna's largest piece, a 4'x18' life-size race car, graces the tasting room at Daniel's Vineyard, her family's winery in Geist, for whom she designed several award-winning labels. For more information, visit jennasart.com. Lexington: The Grand Canal with a a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

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The early bird gets the jumping photo in a nearly-empty Piazza San Marco. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

Greg Weaver, Shannon Musselman, Willy Weaver-Bey at The Dalen Gallery.

Anytime I'm in Europe, including a late winter trip to Venice, which is chronicled in this issue starting on page 33, I always try to schedule a few early morning runs. Free from the crush of tourists, most of whom are still slumbering, I do my best to get lost on quiet side streets to glimpse how off-the-beatenpath neighborhoods slowly come to life at the onset of a new day. A few weeks ago, I was reminded of this travel habit after my friend Shannon invited me to a Saturday morning "coffee and conversation" event at The Dalen Gallery in Louisville's Paristown neighborhood. I'm a perennial multi-tasker, so I opted to run the few miles to the gallery. Weaving my way through a partially familiar area prompted me to ponder why I hadn't made the same effort to explore the nooks and crannies of my adopted hometown. The seven-acre historic mixed-use Paristown neighborhood is sandwiched between the Highlands and downtown. Recent revitalization efforts are anchored by Louisville Stoneware, Paristown Hall, Christy's Garden, and the Fleur de Flea. You'll find me at the latter a few times a month, often with my bulldog in tow, hunting for vintage treasures and oddities I didn't know I couldn't live without. Founded by Louisville native Greg Weaver, The Dalen Gallery (860 Vine St.) is housed in a former grocery store that ceased operations years ago. He returned to his hometown after spending a few decades in Detroit. I have a soft spot for assiduous go-getters, and Greg certainly fits the bill. As we talked, he wove together themes of gratitude, divine intervention, family, and sweat equity to relay how the multi-room gallery, and his long-held dreams, came to life. Creative types are big dreamers, and Greg has outsized plans for his small corner of Paristown, including an innovative idea for working with children that mixing art instruction and entrepreneurship, and highlighting artists whose work focuses on the Black experience. His cousin Willy Weaver-Bey is one of those artists. A Vietnam veteran who spent four decades in federal prison, Willy turned to art about twenty years into his sentence to help him find healing and peace. In 2016, just one year after completing his sentence, Willy entered and won the pastels category at the 2016 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival for his work, "Thank You for Seeing Me as a Veteran and Not a Homeless Man." The recognition led to additional exposure in a book published by Volunteers of America and a segment on PBS' Here and Now. Today, Willy's body of work encompasses thousands of paintings. A handful are on display in The Dalen Gallery, including a print of his award-winning work. They hang alongside abstract pieces and genre art, including those paying homage to the Bluegrass with scenes of horseracing and bourbon. Be sure to stop by and tell Greg I sent you. I know you'll be inspired by his aspirations. This spring, I invite you to join me in making a special effort to become a hometown tourist. This issue’s guide to current and upcoming exhibitions at museums across the Commonwealth is a good starting point. On a personal note, I am particularly excited to see “Tangerine Dreams,” a paper flower dress my daughter made for the first KMAC Couture event as part of their ten-year retrospective. Over the years she, with me as her assistant, spent hundreds of hours meticulously crafting her designs, and I am thrilled to see her work and those of other talented artisans, given the spotlight they earned. Finally, if there's a neighborhood gem in Louisville or Lexington you think our readers would like to know about, please let me know by sending an email to bridget@slmag.net.

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Ingredients (Serves 2-3) 1 lb Foxhollow strip steak, ribeye, top sirloin, or filet oil for grilling 2 heads romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise, root end left intact 2 radishes, thinly sliced 2 green/spring onions, white ends sliced thinly, green ends chopped finely kosher salt black pepper Buttermilk Dressing ¼ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ½ cup buttermilk 1 clove garlic, grated 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tbs minced green ends part of spring/green onions ¼ tsp kosher salt ⅛ tsp black pepper

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1. Buttermilk dressing: place the mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, green onion, salt & pepper in a bowl. Whisk with a fork to combine while pouring in the buttermilk. Add additional buttermilk if you prefer the dressing to be a thinner texture. Taste for seasoning & set aside. 2. Bring the steak to room temperature. Pat dry & season liberally with salt & pepper on all sides. If using a grill, cook at mediumhigh heat directly over the flame. If using a cast iron skillet, also warm to medium-high heat & add 1 tbs grapeseed oil (or other neutral, high heat oil) to warm before adding the steak to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes & then turn. Cook for an additional 3 minutes for medium-rare. Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. 3. Drizzle the cut side of the romaine halves with olive oil & season with salt & pepper. As soon as the steak is removed from the grill place the romaine halves, cut side down, in the same area where the steak was cooked, allowing the lettuce to soak up the steak drippings. Grill the lettuce for 1-2 minutes total, removing once it has begun to wilt & the cut side of the romaine is beginning to char. Transfer to a platter & garnish with radish & the sliced white ends of the onion. Drizzle with buttermilk dressing. 4. Slice the steak against the grain & serve with salad & additional buttermilk dressing alongside.

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The painting surmounting the mantle is a custom work inspired by the pattern of the Jim Thompson drapery. In the foreground are Oly Studio Lancaster barrel chairs with nailhead trim.

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Interior designer Elaine Crockett of Bittners helps guide the evolution of a family home into an entertaining haven. Written by Elaine Crockett and Bridget Williams / Photos by Robert Burge What happens when the pitter-patter of little feet and paws prorogues? While some reduce their real estate footprint, the owners of an Indian Hills home instead opted for a rethink. Not quite ready to relocate after nearly twenty years in their graciously proportioned home that offers the husband ample space to exercise his green thumb, the couple consulted Elaine Crockett, an interior designer with Bittners, to help with updates that stylishly guide them into their next chapter. Elaine recounted meeting the homeowners 30 years ago when they were neighbors. A former staff attorney for the Kentucky Supreme Court, who also dabbled in interior design and spatial planning, Elaine joined the Bittners design team a decade ago and said the wife was her first client. “My favorite part of being an attorney was resolving challenges, and that’s what I love to do as a designer as well,” said Elaine. In addition to cultivating a collection of antiques to ground each room, the homeowners requested interesting modern additions to create welcoming spaces that present a contemporary and fresh vibe. Elaine says that integrating unusual modern pieces with meaningful ones from the past is her favorite way of balancing the intriguing and unexpected with the comfort of the traditionally classic. Architect Beverly Baker is credited with exterior upgrades. The front of the home received a facelift with new windows and 24 slmag.net

shutters and custom walnut front doors by Ed James of Four Board Woodworks. A larger portico and dormer windows and decorative details were also added. Upon entry into the foyer, guests are greeted by chairs flanking a circa 1900 Italianate chest. The wallcovering by York is a granite and quartz application that creates a wonderfully textured and warm atmosphere and sets the tone for the mix of old and new found throughout the refreshed rooms. Family antiques mingle with a modern Bittners-made sideboard in the dining room. The centerpiece is a custom-made Bittners oval stump walnut veneer dining table with banded inlay of Carpathian elm burl wood bordered by bands of walnut herringbone and quartered walnut resting on a pair of birdcage bases. Enveloping the walls is a patterned hand-blocked wallpaper highlighted by a subtle copper metallic shimmer that calls to mind the flecks of gold found in the entry’s wallcovering. Textured plaster walls are covered in pale high gloss paint in the living room. Oly Studio Lancaster barrel chairs with nailhead trim over curved wood backs upholstered in gray mohair settle nicely beside an antique scallop front chest. The dramatic floral painting over the mantle was commissioned by the homeowner, who gave the artist a sample of the room’s No. 9 Jim Thompson drapery fabric for inspiration.

The backyard, with landscaping by Perry & Kaelin Landscaping, is a haven for entertaining and relaxing.

Interior designer Elaine Crockett refreshed the spacious guest suite and selected whimsical wallpaper for the hallway connecting this retreat to the rest of the home.

The refreshed television room boasts cork floors and a grasscloth wall covering.

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Chairs flank a 1900 Italianate chest in the foyer. The wallcovering by York is a granite and quartz application.

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A console table in the living room is a custom piece by the Bittners woodworking shop.

In an alcove between the dining room and kitchen, a vintage pie safe stands adjacent to a pair of leather chairs separated by a burnished gold figural floor lamp from AERIN. Cozied up to one of the chairs is an 1854 Bourbon Table by Bittners.

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What had been an under-utilized passthru from the living room to the kitchen has been given a stylish purpose as a proper game room.

What had been an under-utilized pass-thru from the living room to the kitchen has been given a stylish purpose as a game room. Anchored by a proper leather-topped game table, Ellen filled the builtins with leather and linen-bound books that are complemented by the wife’s collection of handsome vintage wooden tea caddies and jewelry boxes. It is now a cozy spot for working puzzles, playing games, or overflow seating from the kitchen. Thoughtfully composed, an alcove between the dining room and kitchen encapsulates Elaine’s design ethos that every room needs three elements: layers of texture, something old, and something interesting. Here, a vintage pie safe stands adjacent to a pair of leather chairs separated by a burnished gold figural floor lamp from AERIN. Cozied up to one of the chairs is an 1854 Bourbon Table by Bittners. 28 slmag.net

Elaine refreshed the spacious guest suite and selected whimsical wallpaper for the hallway connecting this retreat to the rest of the home. In the nearby television room, she selected cork floors and replaced the recessed lighting with more interesting alabaster flush mount fixtures by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort. The backyard, with landscaping by Perry & Kaelin Landscaping, is a haven for entertaining and relaxing. A covered terrace that sports comfortable slip-covered furniture and a fireplace with custom wrought iron screen, a pool surrounded by a manicured lawn, and an outdoor kitchen are among the amenities. Pleased with all that’s been accomplished to date, the homeowners are now working with Elaine on plans to renovate the kitchen. “[The homeowners], who are unbelievably fun to work with, have classically good taste, and are not afraid to experiment,” remarked Elaine. sl

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The Grand Canal with a a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Photo by Matthew Cottrell

SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN Ca Di Dio, Venice's newest five-star hotel, presents a masterful melding of old and new. Written by Bridget Williams "If you read a lot, nothing is as great as you've imagined. Venice is—Venice is better." ~Fran Lebowitz On the long-haul portion of our flight to Venice (via CDG), I delved into The Venice Sketchbook, an easy and engaging read by Rhys Bowen. The author wove the narrative by alternating between the stories of a young British woman in Venice around World War II and her niece in the present day. The author did such a fabulous job setting the scene that several sights appeared familiar even though it was the first time I'd laid eyes on them. I have COVID to thank for a much less crowded visit this past February, which also happened to coincide with the start of Carnevale. Lingering restrictions meant more breathing room in places like the famous St. Mark's Square to watch the parade of lavishly costumed revelers. Following the movement of the swarm of onlookers made it easy to locate the most over-the-top ensembles, and I was happy to join the fray seeking a photograph. We arrived at our hotel, the newly-opened five-star Ca Di Dio, as one should when visiting Venice for the first time (or anytime you can): by motoscafi (water taxi), at the hotel's "side" door. The property sits in the quieter Arsenale district, where the famous Art Biennale

is held; it's taking place now through November (labiennale.org/en/ art/2022). We braved the chill to sit in the open-air portion at the back of our motoscafi to watch as the bell tower of Piazza San Marco came closer into view as we transitioned from open lagoon to narrow canals. Instantly enamored, I marveled at how the water, which some argue is cleaner and clearer due to Italy's 2020 lockdown, lapped at doorways like an incessant solicitor. As an American whose county is a mere 246 years old, learning that portions of Ca Di Dio were erected in the 13th century is just mind-boggling. For reference, during this time, the Crusades were still underway, and Venetian explorer Marco Polo was traveling the Silk Road. Part of the VRetreats collection, managed by Italy's VOI Hotels, Ca Di Dio's three-story structure has served as a hostel for Crusaders and later as a hospice for women. Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola spearheaded the three-year renovation. Strict historic preservation guidelines prevented changes to the Istrian stone façade dotted with 442 windows and the interior floorplan, resulting in an aura of austere elegance. Juxtaposed with the original features are contemporary building and interior design elements sourced exclusively from Italy, such as the handcrafted Murano glass lamps, Venetian plaster walls, and custom furnishings. slmag.net

A walk-in closet is concealed behind antiqued mirrors in a suite at Ca Di Dio.

Once the site of an ancient house of worship, the centerpiece of the double-height lobby is a massive chandelier comprised of 14,000 Murano glass tiles designed to evoke the sails of a boat. Old-meetsnew as a pair of antique statues peers down from their plinths at sinuous sofas upholstered in colorful velvet. There are 57 suites and nine deluxe rooms, all sumptuously decorated with custom-made furniture from Molteni & C in a unique style that defies cliché categorization. Our third-floor corner room was one of ten suites offering a view of the lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore Island. The two largest suites have a staircase leading to a private roof terrace overlooking the San Marco basin. Following the original contours of the roof, the ceiling height in our sleek suite went from low at the perimeter to vaulted at the center, lending a shape-shifting Alice in Wonderland effect, especially when considered alongside the room's whimsically-shaped Murano light fixtures. I spent a good deal of time trying to locate the promised complimentary minibar and Lavazza espresso machine before finding it concealed cleverly behind wood paneling. A sliding door sheathed in antiqued mirror revealed a spacious walk-in closet. A portion of the walls in the suite are upholstered in the same Venetian Rubelli fabric as the drapery. An expanse of Rosso Verona marble and Venetian 34 slmag.net

plaster walls executed in a complementary hue emanates a sleek, contemporary vibe in the bathroom. The hotel leaves a nightly postcard imprinted with a vintage photo from Camera Photo Epoche's archive in lieu of a traditional turndown sweet. As we quickly discovered, greenspace is a rarity in a city where buildable land is scarce. This makes Ca Di Dio's courtyard garden, complete with two original wells, a hidden gem for relaxing after a day of exploring. This predominance of private spaces has already made the property a hit among A-list celebrities seeking an underthe-radar sojourn. Also counted among Ca Di Dio's treasures are its food and beverage program. Comprised of three small rooms, the goldceilinged Alchemia Bar appears to be the place for well-heeled Italians to congregate, and with good reason: the cocktails are as exceptional as the convivial bartenders. We became fast friends with bartender Marco Mdolla, a Venetian with palpable enthusiasm for botanicallyinspired craft cocktails. If you want to know what to see and where to go that's off the typical tourist beat, just spend a few hours here, and your itinerary for the following days will be complete. It's notable that Alchemia features a line of gins distilled by Zu Plun, and created exclusively for Ca' di Dio in collaboration with The Merchant of Venice. The Sál variety is infused with saltwater from the lagoon.

Once the site of an ancient house of worship, the centerpiece of the double-height lobby at Ca Di Dio is a massive chandelier comprised of 14,000 Murano glass tiles designed to evoke the sails of a boat.

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Antipasti of cooked and raw sturgeon with candied lemon, caviar, cheek lard foam and bitter salad at VERO restaurant. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

The Alchemia Bar at Ca Di Dio.

VERO restaurant at Ca Di Dio

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Bartender Marco Mdolla at Alchemia Bar in Ca Di Dio. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

The Reading Room at Ca Di Dio.

One of two 13th century wells in the courtyard at Ca Di Dio.

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A traditional a mascarer's workshop.

Glass artisan Giorgio Nason at Designs 188.

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On the right is the Palazzo Papadopoli, a Baroque-style palace located on the Grand Canal. Photo by Matthew Cottrell.

Following an aperitif and lively conversation at Alchemia Bar, we passed through the lobby and into the cozy wood-paneled reading room to reach VERO, an intimate restaurant. I couldn't keep my eyes off the Jannelli & Volpi wallpapered ceiling, a custom design by Patricia Urquiola inspired by the region's land and sea bounty. Again, the service was exemplary, as was Chef Raimondo Squeo's cuisine, complemented by wine pairings focused on vintners from northeast Italy and served in lovely glasses handcrafted nearby in Murano. Overlooking the courtyard, Essentia Restaurant offers a more casual atmosphere. It was a must-stop for us before heading out each morning to partake of their European-style buffet and a cappuccino. Ca di Dio's location in the Castello District, known for its contemporary art scene, is less crowded. Yet, it's still just a 20-minute walk from the perennially packed Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. So, without a hard and fast agenda, we walked, and walked, and walked—most days in excess of ten miles— making frequent pitstops at out-of-the-way bacaris (local bars) to partake of Venetian cicchetti (finger foods), accompanied by an Aperol Spritz. I loved being able to try small bites packed with so many varying flavors from land and sea. Venice boasts a dizzying array of shops offering wares from kitsch to couture. While we enjoyed fawning over high-end goods, including sumptuous diamond-quilted-leather-wrapped espresso machines at GIOBAGNARA (giobagnara.com) and exquisite Venetian-made linens at Jesurum (jesurum.it/en), it was the smaller shops off the beaten path that we found most intriguing. Spying a shattered rainbow of glass rods on the worktable of artisan Giorgio Nason—whose ancestors are among Murano's original

glass-making families—in the window of his studio near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection of Modern Art (guggenheim-venice.it/en), drew us in to admire his work-in-progress and his unique collection of glass jewelry (designs188.com). Despite the proliferation of vendors selling mass-produced masks, less than a dozen shops produce papier-mâché versions in the traditional style. Stepping into a mascarer's workshop immerses you in an environment that's simultaneously cool and creepy. Wanting to experience an icon, we met friends from Milan at Harry's Bar. Credited with inventing beef carpaccio and the Bellini cocktail, it's known for hosting some of the most famous faces of the 20th century. Two Bellinis each and $211 later, our Italian friends joked that some fleecing of tourists is expected, but that Harry's was next level. They selected Bistrot De Venise (bistrotdevenise. com) for dinner, and we thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant's fresh interpretation of Venetian recipes from the 14th to the 18th centuries. A few other dining options of note include 1000 Gourmet for a dizzying array of pizzas (gruppo1000.it/); Ristorante Da Ivo, an upscale spot frequented by George and Amal Clooney (ristorantedaivo.it/); the quiet and charming Al Covo (ristorantealcovo.com); Antiche Carampane for their takeaway paper cones bursting with fried mixed seafood (antichecarampane.com/en/); and cicchetti at standing-roomonly Enoteca Schiavi (cantinaschiavi.com); and Bar All'Arco. Our experience is that you have to work hard to have a bad meal. The psychology of anticipation means that some destinations don’t live up to expectations. However, reality definitely trumped imagination for my first trip to Venice. sl Rooms at Ca Di Dio begin at $800. For more info and reservations, visit vretreats.com/ca-di-dio/.

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This hardcover collection of stories brings to life the magnificent southern regions of Italy, from Naples to Sicily, as seen through the eyes of literary greats from Ovid and Virgil to Elsa Morante and Elena Ferrante. Ella Carr—Stories of Southern Italy— hardcover, 400 pages, Everyman’s Library After a one-week trip to Florence in 1994, Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri became infatuated with the Italian language, eventually reading exclusively in Italian in preparation for a move to Rome in 2012. This collection brings together 40 writers representing a cross-section of Italian society who informed her love of the language; more than half of the stories have been translated into English for the first time. Jhumpa Lahiri (editor)— The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories—hardcover, 528 pages, Penguin Classics

This collection of 80 recipes with wine pairings focuses on a unique region of Italy that bridges the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Bobby Stuckey, Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson & Meredith Erickson—Friuli Food and Wine: Frasca Cooking from Northern Italy’s Mountains, Vineyards, and Seaside—hardcover, 272 pages, Ten Speed Press.

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Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur, Joe Campanale went on an epic quest through Italy’s 20 wine regions to produce a comprehensive, transportive, and educational guide to contemporary Italian wine. Joe Campanale & Joshua David Stein—Vine: The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine—hardcover, 320 pages, Clarkson Potter.

Missy Robbins, one of New York City’s premier pasta chefs, who has been cooking and researching Italian food for two decades, shares recipes for 40 handmade pasta shapes and 100 Italian American, regional Italian, and modern dishes. Missy Robbins & Talia Baiocchi—Pasta: The Spirit and Craft of Italy’s Greatest Food, with Recipes—hardcover, 416 pages, Ten Speed Press.

bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books New York Times bestselling author Dianne Hales highlights our enduring love affair with Italy and Italian culture, from literature to art, music to movies. Dianna Hales—La Passione: How Italy Seduced the World—hardcover, 320 pages, Crown Archetype. For the most fervent Ferrari enthusiast, this massive $6,000 limitededition tome holds hundreds of photographs from the Ferrari Archives and private collectors. It comes enclosed in an aluminum display case designed by Marc Newson. Giuseppe (Pino) Allievi— Ferrari XXL—leather cover, 514 pages, TASCHEN (taschen.com)

Native Italians Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla take readers on an off-the-beaten-path tour of their home country that’s on point with the quintessential details that define timeless Italian style. Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla—Italian Chic—hardcover, 264 pages, Assouline (assouline.com). A vividly illustrated and definitive exploration of how and why the Renaissance flourished in Italy for two centuries. Norbert Wolf—The Renaissance Cities: Art in Florence, Rome and Venice—hardcover, 272 pages, Prestel

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Andréa McBride John and Robin McBride

HALF-SISTERS MAKING A WHOLE LOT OF DIFFERENCE IN THE WINE WORLD Founded in 2010, McBride Sisters Wine Company is the largest Black-owned wine company in the US. Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Michelle Magdalena & Garrick Gray Half-sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John grew up in world-class winemaking regions but on separate continents and no knowledge of one another until they were young adults. Robin hails from Monterrey, California, while Andréa spent the first 16 years of her life in New Zealand. While their father, who died in 1996, was not a prominent figure in their lives, their reunion was the fulfillment of his dying wish. After meeting for the first time in 1999, they found themselves together in California in 2005, united by a shared passion for all things wine and a desire to shake up the industry with a blend of old-world elegance and new-world finesse. Capitalizing on Andréa's winemaking connections in New Zealand and Robin's business background in importing and exporting goods, they started in 2010 as importers of New Zealand wines before launching their own label five years later. Today, the McBride Sisters Wine Company has grown to become the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States. Community, inclusivity, and philanthropy remain core company tenents. Today, a team comprising fifty-one percent of people of color and ninety-three percent women across two countries oversee three core brands: McBride Sisters Collection, Black Girl Magic, and SHE CAN. The SHE CAN Fund, established in 2019, promotes the professional development of women as part of a concerted effort to help close the gender and race gap. The Fund pivoted to support Black-and-women-owned small businesses across several industries and awarded 30 women with $10,000 scholarships in response to the pandemic. This year, the Fund has announced it will be supporting women specifically in the hospitality and food and wine industries and awarding $50,000 scholarships to Southern University as part of the Fund's Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Initiative and Scholarship Program. 42 slmag.net

Making wine education more accessible and inclusive for all was the driving force behind the development of McBride Certified: Wine 101 with Robin and Andréa, a free, multi-module wine course available to anyone interested in wine. Prospective students—more than 10,000 to date— can request to join the Facebook group and complete the course at their own pace. The McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Wine & Book Club launched in 2021 with publisher Simon & Schuster. Club members receive a book of the month, authored by a black woman author, paired with Black Girl Magic wines, and an invitation to a live virtual event with the author. The May selection is Speak, by Peloton fitness superstar Tunde Oyeneyin. McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Wines, single-vineyard wines from California and New Zealand representing pivotal moments in the Sisters' journeys and founding story, sit at the top of the company's portfolio. This past March, they released a pair of wines from New Zealand, made by the brand's Kiwi-based winemaker, Diana Hawkins: Reserve Gamay “Rebels” 2020 ($69) and Reserve Pinot Noir “Papatūānuku” 2019 ($69). Reflecting the standout characteristics of New Zealand's southernmost and mountainous wine region of Central Otago, these wines illuminate Andréa's upbringing in Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand. Available in late spring, the fifth McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Wine is the 2020 "Abalone or Pāua?", a white blend from Paso Robles, California made by the brand's Golden State winemaker Amy Butler. The name of this wine references the mother-ofpearl-lined sea mollusk and unites the two different cultures and hemispheres where the Sisters grew up. McBride Sisters Collection wines are available at various retailers throughout the United States and through their website, mcbridesisters.com. sl

Reserve Gamay “Rebels” 2020 & Reserve Pinot Noir “Papatūānuku” 2019

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BMW reveals a refresh of its 8 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe for 2023 Written by Andre James / Photography courtesy of BMW BMW has continued to refine the award-winning design of its 8 Series luxury performance vehicles since the model debuted in 2018. The new 2023 8 Series heralds a redesigned front fascia and technologydriven interior refinements that include an enlarged interior 12.3-inch Control Display for the BMW iDrive operating system. Most notable among the exterior changes is the addition of a BMW Illuminated Kidney Grille. Waterfall lighting highlights revised grille elements and activates when the vehicle is unlocked or a door opens; it can be switched on or off manually by the driver. In addition, five new exterior paint colors and two new wheel options are available. Wheel style 895M is fitted with highperformance, non-runflat tires. It is included in the Cooling and High-Performance Tire Package, which is optional on M850i xDrive coupe and Gran Coupe. A new optional M Sport Package Professional adds extended Shadowline trim with black kidney grille, black calipers for the standard M Sport brakes, M Shadowline headlights with dark inserts, and a black M rear spoiler for the M850i xDrive coupe. M850i models also boast new side-view mirrors. To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, all M850i xDrive models will feature the classic BMW Motorsport logo on the hood, trunk, and wheel hub covers in lieu of the usual BMW roundels. The anniversary emblem is reminiscent of the original BMW M GmbH trademark first used on racing cars in 1973. 44 slmag.net

Technological advances drive changes inside the cockpit. Standard is the BMW Live Cockpit Professional. This fully digital display network consists of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a central Control Display, which has increased from 10.25 to 12.3 inches. The larger screen enables fast, convenient, and intuitive operation of numerous vehicle functions, powered by the seventh generation of BMW iDrive. Under the hood, the powertrain remains unchanged. All 203 8 Series models come standard with 8-speed automatics and allwheel drive. The base 840i xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 with 335 hp; the M850i xDrive has a twin-turbo 4.4liter V-8 with 523 hp; the Alpina B8’s V-8 outputs 612 hp; while the M8 Competition boasts the most horses at 617, courtesy of a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 with a maximum speed of 201 mph. The 8 X Jeff Koons, unveiled this past February at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair, is the latest car resulting from a decade-long collaboration with American artist Jeff Koons. The special edition BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe features an entirely custom design inside and out personally created by Koons himself. It will be exclusively limited to 99 models worldwide. THE 8 X JEFF KOONS will be displayed in New York City’s iconic Rockefeller Plaza from April 1-4, and a charity auction at Christie’s New York on April 4, 2022. Full pricing is yet to be announced, but BMW says the base price for the 8 series will remain unchanged at $85,995. sl

Artist Jeff Koons with thespecial-edition 8 X Jeff Koons. Photo by Enes Kucevic.

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Clockwise from top left: Nak Armstrong small tile Rivière green onyx necklace ($1,375; nakarmstrong.com). Dale Novick LTD double stone pendant ($4,500; dalenovick.com). Rush Jewelry Design Icon Betty Geo Inlay pendant ($4,990) on 16” signature chain ($6,500; rushjewelrydesign.com). Alice Cicolini Memphis Square Stone ring in Iolite ($4,086; alicecicolini.com). The Fadia ring from L’Atelier Nawbar ($2,875; lateliernawbar.com). Nicole Rose Three Square pave diamond disc ring ($1,495; nicolerosejewelry.com). VRAM Oak Eon ring (vramjewelry.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Ara Vartanian diamond and tanzanite necklace ($71,000; aravartanian.com). Elizabeth Garvin Fine Large Ice Pendant ($2,870; elizabethgarvin.com). Anerise hoop earrings from KATKIM ($8,600; katkimfinejewelry.com). Bee Goddess Mondrian gold, diamond and emerald earrings ($11,104; beegoddess.com). Bea Bongiasca Candy Square earrings ($1,160; en.beabongiasca.com). Cartier Tank MC watch ($7,600). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and cartier.com. Roberto Coin diamond square earrings ($1,090). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville, Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Simons Jewelers in St. Louis and at robertocoin.com. Buccellati AGALMA Manhattan timepiece (from $135,000). Available through King Jewelers in Nashville and at buccellati.com.. Assael Modern Mobiles Fijian pear and peridot earrings. Available through Diamond Cellar in Columbus and Nashville and at assael.com. Yi Collection emerald and diamond Awakening pave earrings ($5,950; yicollection.com).

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Kathy Lefakinis (center), with daughters Alexandra and Kassandra.

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Valef Yachts' second generation, all women, take the helm of the fifty-three-year-old charter company. Written by Elliott Greene / Photos by Gregory Karydis When he founded Valef Yachts in 1969, Vassilios (Bill) Lefakinis pioneered the yacht charter business in a country predestined for it: Greece. Born in Athens in 1933, Bill left Greece on his own at the age of 13 to go to the United States to pursue a better life. He graduated from an Ivy League school on a scholarship, served in both the U.S. Army and in the Hellenic Air Force, and founded Valef Yachts at the age of 36 to provide comfortable access to the wealth of the Greek islands, under his motto 'Discover the Yachting World of Greece.' When the yachting scion passed a year after the company's 50th anniversary, there was little doubt who would fill his deck shoes: his daughters Alexandra and Kassandra. Their mother, American Kathy Lefakinis, manages Valef Yachts' U.S. office. Working together, the women manage a portfolio of more than 400 exclusive vessels, delivering bespoke land and sea experiences in Greece and the Mediterranean with 24/7 support for their discerning clientele. Bill's drive came from the need to succeed, and his daughters experienced first-hand the passion he put into the business, spending every summer on the Aegean Sea. "He did a lot of heavy lifting with his personality and charm. That was back then with no internet when you really had to make a lasting impression," remarked his daughter Kassandra. Before taking a co-ownership role in Valef, she made a name for herself in the wellness industry as co-founder of the organic 48 slmag.net

self-care brand OPUNTIA Luxury Oils, which features a skin-healing aromatherapeutic blend of rare essential oils procured from the Mediterranean. Kassandra added, "The biggest gift of my life has been growing up on boats. It is all about a new approach to living and access to a different world. Greece serves that in abundance with each Greek island being completely unique and in no comparison to the other." To reflect the generational and gender shift in leadership, the sisters have coined a new campaign moniker designed to celebrate the power of the female: "She will lead you anywhere and everywhere." The slogan reflects that boats are traditionally referred to as "she," a practice dating back to ancient times and likely stemming from goddesses and mother figures playing a protective role in looking after a ship and crew. In this instance, the' she' is a nod to both a Valef executive and the fleet in their charge. "Greece reflects the soul. Being out on the sea feeling the elements looking into an endless horizon, your mind, heart, and soul go different places. It's a priceless experience," says Kassandra. With vessels ranging from 60 feet to 325 feet, Valef's weekly charter rates range from $16,000 for a yacht accommodating up to six passengers to the highest category yacht with rates starting at $647,000 per week for a party of 36. For more information, visit valefyachts.com. sl

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STILL STUNNING AT SEVENTY Corvette Celebrates Seven Decades as an Icon with a 70th Anniversary Edition. Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Chevrolet

2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Corvette. As one of the longestrunning nameplates of any car on the road today—bested only by the Chevrolet Suburban, which launched in 1934 as a commercial vehicle—Corvette has pushed the boundaries of technology, performance, and style while remaining an attainable cultural icon. For their 2023 model year, the Corvette Stingray and Corvette Z06 will celebrate this milestone with a special 70th Anniversary Edition package. "Passion for Corvette runs deep at Chevrolet, and this anniversary is extra special because of the excitement and sales success we've achieved with the eighth generation of America's iconic sports car," said Steve Majoros, vice president, Chevrolet 50 slmag.net

marketing. "Even after 70 years, Corvette still makes hearts race and kids dream of the open road." The Anniversary Edition Corvettes stand out in one of two exterior colors unique to this package: an all-new White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat or Carbon Flash Metallic. Optional stripes are available in complementing colors: Satin Gray with the White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat and Satin Black with the Carbon Flash Metallic. While Stingray and Z06 will feature distinct wheels with commemorative wheel center caps, the wheels share a similar dark finish and Edge Red stripe. Additional commemorative touches on the exterior include 70th Anniversary Edition exterior badging with special Corvette crossflags, Edge Red brake calipers, and rear

bumper protector and trunk cover. The 70th Anniversary Edition Stingray coupes will also include an Edge Red engine cover. Drivers will find two-tone Ceramic leather GT2 or Competition Sport seats, red stitching throughout, red seat belts, and sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel inside the cockpit. Coordinating with the interior is a set of custom luggage with red stitching and the 70th Anniversary Edition logo. The 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available when production starts later this year on the 2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT and Z06 3LZ coupe and convertible models. In addition, the 2023 Corvette Z06 visualizer at Chevrolet.com now includes the 70th Anniversary Edition package.

Indicative of the car's desirability, when VIN 001 of the special edition Corvette Z06 crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale this past January, with proceeds benefitting Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit focused on building strong, stable, and secure military families, it fetched $3.6 million. The winning bid annihilated the previous record of $3million set in 2020 for a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray VIN 001 auctioned by Barrett-Jackson to benefit Detroit Children's Fund. All 2023 Corvettes, including those not equipped with the 70th Anniversary Edition package, will feature a commemorative 70th-anniversary interior plaque located on the center speaker grille and a graphic imprinted on the lower rear window. sl slmag.net

BACK TO BARNSLEY Not content with resting on its laurels, the award-winning north Georgia resort continues to evolve its offerings. Written by Bridget Williams Some travelers have their go-to place, whether inherited, generational, or discovered. And, even if it’s only visited annually, the sojourn serves as a bookmark in a life’s chapters. Though I’ve always been more globally curious than a repeat visitor-type traveler, Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia—nearly smack dab in the middle between Atlanta and Chattanooga—could be my place. Why? First of all, it’s a snap to get to. As a fan of road trips, I opted to make the five-hour drive from my home in Louisville for my visit this past November. Second, there are scores of things to do. And, even if you want to be a total sloth, you can eat to your heart’s content and be very, very happy you came. The 3,000-acre resort, sited in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, envelops the ruins of Woodlands, an 1840s estate with an exquisite boxwood parterre garden. Guest accommodations are spread out amongst 39 spacious freestanding cottages organized in the style of an English-inspired pedestrian village, along with a 55-room Inn. Opened in 2018 and 52 slmag.net

inspired by the work of noted British architect Edwin Lutyens, the stately structure sits prominently at the end of a tree-lined boulevard, standing watch over the charming cottages like a proud parent. The Inn is the antithesis of a bland box, boasting16 different room configurations, including third-floor dormer rooms with window seats that complete the country estate feel. The entirety of the resort is charming year-round, but it really comes alive at Christmas, where a storybook quality is even more pronounced. I arrived after dark, and after so much COVID-era travel, where resorts were primarily empty, and visiting seemed to serve more a reminder of the pandemic rather than an escape, I was happy to find myself in a bustling place with people genuinely enjoying themselves. After taking a hot second to admire my spacious room, I headed through the center of the village to meet my travel mates for dinner at Woodlands Grill. En-route, I spied a crowd, bundled up off to ward off the chill and sticking close to a firepit, raucously sharing a drink at the Beer Garden while listening to live music. This being the

The 55-room Inn at Barnsley Resort opened in 2018. The architecture is inspired by the work of noted British architect Edwin Lutyens.

South, you better believe that they answered my curious glances with an invitation to join them. A feeling of community is encouraged throughout the village, demonstrated by the Adirondack chair-ringed fire pits and corn hole sets lining the greenspace separating the cottages. S’mores kits are set out in the lobby of the Inn each evening, adding to the allure of the firepits. Renovated from floor-to-ceiling since my last visit, the food at Woodlands Grill was even better than I remembered. Focused on Southern regional comfort food, the familiar hallmarks are there, some remixed, others true to form, but all exceptionally plated. An arugula salad with grilled peaches was particularly memorable, as was the sinful brioche French toast coated with Frosted Flakes I enjoyed there following my workout the following morning. As a side note, it’s not unusual to find pre-dawn gym goers coaxed from their machines to head outside and admire spectacular sunrise views. A strong commitment to craft extends to all dining options, including privately catered affairs where the creative tablescapes

whet the appetite. For a private barbeque lunch in the Beer Garden, property pit master Paul shared some secrets of his 48-hour brisket, and gave each guest a glass jar filled with his proprietary housemade rub to enjoy at home. At the time of my visit Javier Cuesta, an accomplished French-trained chef with 25 years of experience in destinations around the globe, had just been appointed Executive Chef. During our visit, he took our taste buds on a journey to his native Portugal by serving Cataplana, a pork and seafood stew, and Morocco with a lamb and faro dish, before returning “home” with bacon-wrapped venison. Launched in 2021 and offered seasonally, Barnsley’s Fire Kettle Cooking Demonstrations offer an open-air culinary exhibition where Chef prepares one of his favorite seasonal recipes over the open flame of a Sea Island Forge fire kettle. Guests are given recipes following the experience to recreate the dish and relive the memory at home. slmag.net

An aerial view of the cottages at Barnsley Resort. At the end of the greenway is Woodlands Grill and the 18-hole Jim Fazio-designed golf course.

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Property pit master Paul sharing some of the secrets to success of his 48-hour brisket.

Executive Chef Javier Cuesta presenting salt-baked fish during at dinner at Rice House.

The pinnacle of on-property dining is Rice House, a seasonal, dinner-only destination housed in a 19th-century farmhouse painstakingly relocated to its present site from Rome, Georgia. The tasting menu is ‘garden-to-table’ focused and rotates every few weeks to accommodate in-season ingredients sourced within 150-miles. With Perrier-Jouet champagne pairings, our five-course tasting menu went from one high note to the next, including the dramatic presentation of salt-baked fish and desserts (almost) too perfectly pretty to eat. As a native Kentuckian, I appreciate Barnsley’s commitment to the Bluegrass’ native spirit, bourbon. Resort Manager Matt Quick is a Certified Bourbon Steward. On weekends and during other special events he leads a tasting at the Inn of Woodford Reserve infused with hickory-smoked Georgia pecans via a drip system on display in a case in the lobby. Quick, who also leads bourbon exploration experiences for corporate groups on the property, has a palpable passion for the spirit going back two decades and genuinely enjoys engaging with guests who have questions. Quick can take his show on the road with a custom Party Peddler trike outfitted with a two-bin cedar chest for cold beverages and a pair of three-gallon kegs. “You better believe that people come running when I ring the bell,” laughed Quick. Working up an appetite is easy at Barnsley, and engaging in activities from morning-till-night made all of my indulging a little

Southern favorites infused with global flavors are a hallmark of Executive Chef Javier Cuesta’s cuisine.

less guilt-inducing. We started with a lesson at the Beretta Shooting Grounds’ 28-station clay course. Noticing several nervous firsttimers in our group, our instructor, Randy Mangum, lightened the mood by remarking, “If you can’t have fun shooting, you have issues I can’t help you with.” Randy displayed a superior knack for employing everyday analogies to make the physicality of the sport understandable. His relaxed and expert instruction had the newbies shouting “pull!” with great aplomb by the end of the outing. We took our outdoor adventure up a notch with wingshooting and a UTV tour, offered in partnership with John Burrell’s High Adventure Company. The upland quail-hunting venue is part of an 1,800-acre property a short drive from the mainland resort. Here, legendary Italian Beretta firearms pair with a world-class team of guides and their pointing and flushing dogs. The operation is the first time Beretta has allowed its name to be used alongside another enterprise. “It really speaks to the caliber of clients that come to Barnsley,” remarked Burrell, a native of the area who also operates hunting and fishing lodges in Hawaii, New Zealand, and South Africa, to name a few. “We’re just good old boys with a big old idea,” Burrell said. High Adventure Company has developed a combined major in wildlife management and hospitality with a local college and offers students the opportunity to get “real world” experience as interns at their properties. slmag.net

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The private Wine Library at Woodlands Grill

The ruins of Woodlands, an 1840s estate with an exquisite boxwood parterre garden look particularly picturesque during the Christmas season.

Safety briefings and post-shoot banquets are staged in the High Adventure clubhouse. In the distance, you can hear a cacophony of sounds emanating from the dog kennels, where prized pups call out for their turn in the field. We learned that Southwest Georgia is often referred to as “The Quail Hunting Capital of the World.” In my first foray into the sport of wingshooting, I have to say I was utterly captivated by the dogs, which Burrell refers to as “super-star athletes.” I admired watching their focus and pure joy as they carried out the tasks they were bred and trained to do. Following the hunt, we returned to a beautifully set long table at the clubhouse, where Chef Cuesta created a field-to-table quail feast. The only birdies we pursued the following day were on the 18-hole Jim Fazio-designed Par-72 golf course. I am not even an amateur by any stretch of the imagination, but a photo of me teeing off above the dramatic drop on the 14th hole belies my ineptitude. Then, hoping to make some gains in the skill department, I headed to the Golf Performance Center. My swing was analyzed using Trackman technology and then tweaked by Director of Golf Bill Daggett and Head Pro Kyle Morris, both of whom had me believing I might finally get the hang of the game.

Setup for an infused bourbon tasting at the Inn.

Overlooking the golf course and near the Woodland’s Grill, the 10-room Spa at Barnsley Resort harvests their own loofah gourds onsite. I opted for one of their signature services, a Fire and Ice facial. I likened the paprika-laced treatment to the feeling of eating a Habanero pepper and chasing it with a glass of ice-cold milk. My therapist reminded me of the importance of skin cancer checks and using products with natural ingredients, saying that skincare “needs to break its love affair with lab-created products.” I used the time in-between activities to explore the 1.8-mile fitness trail with 20 different stations, miles of walking trails that alternate between forest and field, and the resplendent ruins of the Manor House, lavishly decorated for the holidays. The ruins would be absolutely dreamy for a destination wedding, and there’s plenty of room to party, with seven distinct event venues able to accommodate intimate affairs all the way up to 500 guests. Even with all I experienced over my three-day stay, I still didn’t get to try everything or venture to nearby Adairsville, Cartersville, or Rome. This trio of small towns offers interesting museums, locally-owned restaurants and boutiques, and turn-ofthe-century architecture. Next time. sl For more information, visit BarnsleyResort.com.

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WINDS OF CHANGE Maserati unveils its new Grecale SUV Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Maserati Following a tradition begun in 1963 with the Mistral, Maserati named its newest model, Grecale, after a wind, this time a northeasterly Mediterranean breeze. Reflecting Grecale’s position as the future of Maserati—it will become the first full-electric SUV in Maserati history— its global debut was entirely digital, and broadcast live on Maserati’s website this past March. Italian actors and Brand Ambassadors Matilda De Angelis and Alessandro Borghi were tapped to illuminate how the new model, developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena and produced at the Cassino plant, represents the everyday exceptional. At 190.8 inches long and with a wheelbase of 114 inches, Grecale is a smaller sibling to the mid-size Levante SUV, accounting for nearly 60 percent of Maserati’s global sales. While the Grecale boasts a distinct design language, the shape of the low and imposing grill and the vertically oriented headlights call to mind the MC20. At the same time, the Giugiaro 3200 GT inspires the taillights. Carbon fiber highlight the technical components. 58 slmag.net

Notable among its many attributes is the extensive range of available engines: conventional internal combustion, hybrid, and, in a year’s time, full-electric. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard on all variants. Powering the GT is a fourcylinder mild-hybrid engine capable of delivering 300 hp. Modena offers a four-cylinder 330-hp mild-hybrid engine. The powerful Trofeo is equipped with a high-performance 3.0L 530-hp V6 based on the Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20. As a result, the Trofeo can make the 0-60 sprint in 3.8 seconds. Completing the range is the Grecale Folgore, the 100% electric version with 400V technology. New to the Grecale is a 100% Maserati Vehicle Dynamic Control Module (VDCM) system, offering 360° control over the car and clear distinction between the various DRIVE MODES: COMFORT, GT, SPORT, CORSA (Trofeo only), and OFFROAD. Maserati says VDCM “can be compared to a top-ranking orchestral conductor who can set precise targets and timing for all the major actuators in the vehicle, ensuring they are all aligned,

reducing intervention times and increasing performance, driving pleasure and vehicle safety.” The sportscar finish in the cabin is heavy on technology. Even the traditional Maserati clockface, positioned in the center of the dash, has been given a digital update and can transform into a veritable in-car concierge, courtesy of voice control. Touch-based technology is primarily controlled via a large 12.3” central screen, the largest ever seen in a Maserati. An 8.8-inch lower screen manages the climate system. The latest Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) multimedia system provides each customer with a simple, intuitive, and customizable user experience. MIA can be configured with multiple tab-based screens based on favorite or most commonly used functions to optimize quick access and enable operations with just one tap. Audiophiles will appreciate the Sonus Faber 3D sound system. The standard Premium level includes 14 speakers, while the High Premium level offers 21 speakers on demand for a fully immersive listening experience. Engineers at the Maserati Innovation Lab in

Modena worked directly with Italian artist Dardust to customize the “chimes” – the sound alerts received by the user. Tremendous attention has been paid to the fit and finishes in the interior, available in three trim levels. With characteristics that include a Saffiano leather dashboard insert, and burnished inserts on the central console and door panel, the GT interior presents an environment that draws inspiration from interior design. Sporty and outdoor-oriented, the Modena interior features an embroidered and stitched graphic motif on the dashboard, panels, and seats. Available trim in this variant includes dark ash burl, an unusual, contemporary wood with a grey tone, and an open-pore finish. The Trofeo trim level is suited to sports enthusiasts. It focuses on high-performance materials, such as exposed, three-dimensional carbon fiber and perforated leather, paired with chevron motifs that emphasize the car’s dynamism. Pricing for the Grecale SUV will start at just under $65,000, with delivery scheduled to begin in the fall of 2022. sl slmag.net

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This “Midcentury Botanical” kitchen features Sub-Zero’s new 48” stainless steel Classic French Door refrigerator, Wolf M Series 30" stainless steel built-in professional convection steam oven, Wolf 48" dual fuel range, Wolf 48" pro wall chimney hood, Wolf M Series Contemporary 30" stainless steel coffee system, and Wold 30” warming drawer.

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Clockwise from top left: BARE Fine Jewelry Lotus Ring in titanium ($6,500; bare-jewelry.com). VHERNIER Calla bracelet black titanium and 18K pink gold ($9,500; vhernier.com). Akillis Paris Fatal Attraction pink gold and titanium pendant ($2,500; akillis.com). Limited edition BR-X1 R.S.19 from Bell & Ross with titanium and ceramic case with rubber inserts ($21,500). Available from Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville, and at bellross.com. Chopard ceramised titanium 42 MM L.U.C. Time Traveler One Black ($15,500). Available from Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, King Jewelers in Nashville, and at chopard.com. David Yurman Chain Link Bold Bracelet with Black Titanium ($800). Available at Diamond Cellar in Columbus, Moyer Fine Jewelers and Reis-Nichols in Indianapolis, Davis Jewelers in Louisville, and at davidyurman.com.. Jose Marin pink titanium, black silver,18k gold bracelet with garnet and citrine ($6,284; 1stdibs.com). Stella Flame Gallery Francesca Villa Ad Astra agate ring ($7,590; stellaflamegallery.com). Titanium, diamond, and opal ring from Picchiotti ($797,000) Available through Moyer Fine Jewelers in Indianapolis, and at picchiotti.it/en/.

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Faith and Family Guide the Development of Dant Crossing Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Dant Crossing

"If you build it, they will come," so the misquoted line from Field of Dreams goes. And, if the building relates to bourbon, chances are good they'll come in droves. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, bourbon is an $8.6 billion signature industry in Kentucky, generating more than 20,000 jobs. Wally Dant, along with his cousins Lynne and Charles, are creating their own field of dreams on 300-plus rural acres in New Haven, just down the road from the Abbey of Gethsemane. According to family lore, in the early 1800s, when he was just 16, Wally's great-great-great-grandfather, Joseph Washington "J.W." Dant, hollowed out a poplar log and engineered a makeshift still. He grew his own grain, established cooperage, and eventually opened a modern distillery in 1870 before it was shuttered due to Prohibition and reopened in 1933. As ownership of the distilleries changed, the family lost the J.W. Dant Brand and their involvement in the industry, with production ceasing at this site in 1962 and moving to the Bernheim facility in Louisville. Today, the J.W. Dant Brand is owned by another nearby distillery and has no connection to the brand. When Wally acquired the property from the J.W. Nalley family in 2019, the ruins and remnants of his family's history were still 66 slmag.net

prominent: a 1930s era water tower, a dilapidated cistern room (where barrels of bourbon were filled), a former bottling house, the foundations of old fermenting tanks, and his grandfather’s 1930sera home. He publicly announced his ambitious plans for the site in 2019 during a National Bourbon Day celebration in Bardstown, Kentucky. Soon after, Dant Crossing was lauded as "a whiskey resort" by the New York Times and the neighboring Log Still Distillery described as the "Disneyland of distilleries" in The Tennessean. Wally says he's excited to shine a spotlight and bring jobs to southern Nelson County, which at one time had 11 distilleries. An installation on the second floor of the Tasting Room shares the site's history, while an inscription on the wall lays out the family's priorities: "To us, it's all about love of God, family, community, and bourbon". "There are so many family members involved in this, which means that as a visitor, you're not just a number coming through; the one leading your tasting will likely be a family member," said Wally. Wally's family-friendly vision has quickly taken shape since construction began in 2020. Looking better-than-new, the original virgin steel water tower presides over the heart of Dant Crossing. Wally said that a teardown would have been more economical, but it

Exterior of The Homestead

Interior of The Tasting Room

was paramount to retain this prominent piece of the property's legacy. Charles Dant, who serves as Vice President of Operations, grew up near the distillery grounds and fondly remembers climbing the water tower. Priority was also placed on obtaining the distillery's original Distilled Spirits Plant Number (DSP), a Federal Government system created around the same time as bonded warehouses. At present, Log Still offers Kentucky straight, wheated bourbon, rye whiskey, dry gin, and barrel finished gin under the Monk's Road label (a nod to the road that leads to the distillery), and Rattle & Snap, a 103-proof Tennessee straight whiskey scheduled for release later this year. High rye bourbon and rye whiskey are expected to be available in 2024/ Fifth-generation distiller Lynne Dant, a Jill-of-all-trades with an MBA and a chemical engineering and marketing background, is Chief Operating Officer. Lynne applies her engineering expertise, information gleaned from old family journals containing recipes for her great-grandfather's high rye mash bills (some tried and tested, others awaiting experimentation), and access to the same limestone spring water to guide the distilling process. Lynne anticipates producing around 20,000 barrels a year when they are at peak production.

The lakefront Poplar Cottage

The distillery and Tasting Room have plenty of company on the campus' rolling bucolic acreage. "Lots of distillers are landlocked," explained Wally. "Here, we can think about everything we want to do and unlock the potential in an area that needs it." Though contemporary in its design, Wally pointed out that the bowed ceiling in the Tasting Room was inspired by the Quonset huts that housed the distillery's bottling line in the 1950s. Opened in 2021 with a sold-out performance by Little Big Town, The Amp is a 2,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. "It allows me to bring a little slice of the Nashville music scene to Kentucky," said Wally. Overnight accommodations cozying up to a stocked, spring-fed 12-acre lake ringed with a walking path include the Homestead Bed & Breakfast. This 1890s home once served as a retreat for the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Nearby are the newly renovated standalone Poplar Cottage suites. The Mansion is a short distance from the water tower plaza and next to The Legacy, a 20,000 square-foot wedding, events, and conference venue with a chapel. This Federal-style guest house benefitted from a no-expense-spared renovation led by Amy D. Designs and Lyddane CAD Works out of Bardstown. slmag.net

The Mansion

An alfresco dining area on the second floor of The Mansion

Recently appointed as executive chef and food and beverage director for Dant Crossing, encompassing The Legacy, lodging, and the soon-to-open 47 & Poplar, a 200-seat farm-to-table restaurant, is world-renowned chef and author David Danielson, most recently serving as the executive chef for Churchill Downs Racetrack and Levy Restaurants. "While we often talk about bourbon as America's native spirit, one of the things that drew me to Dant Crossing was also looking at the heritage of the cuisine of the region and how the two really go together, telling the history of bourbon country and our commitment to creating one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests," Danielson said. Still in the works are four rickhouses, a five-acre plot of wildflowers to serve as a bee habitat, a fully functional private train depot connected to the Kentucky Railway Museum, and additional 68 slmag.net

Guest room in The Mansion

Kitchen in The Mansion

unique lodging options, including a retrofitted train car and Wally's grandfather's home, which is being lovingly renovated for use as a five-bedroom bed-and-breakfast. As someone with extensive experience in building businesses from the ground up, Wally understands that a project of this magnitude requires collaboration and is quick to give credit where it's due. "The State has done an exceptional job supporting the industry, and the advocacy of the Kentucky Distiller's Association allows this kind of property to take shape," he said. More than just another business endeavor, Wally views Dant Crossing as his legacy. In reviving the site, he is soldering the gap between his family's past and future as distillers and Nelson County ambassadors. "We returned here for a reason—to give back," he said. sl

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MUSEUM PIECES

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Guy Mendes, Captain Kentucky, a.k.a. Ed Mclanahan, Lexington, KY, 1972, gelatin silver print. Courtesy of the artist.

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From Ellen Skidmore: Retrospective at the Headley-Whitney Museum In Lexington

Frazier History Museum (fraziermuseum.org) Coming this fall, Rivalries at the Frazier History Museum will be a fun, experiential exhibition that highlights the most iconic competitive clashes in Kentucky's history and the most memorable trash-talking moments of those titanic struggles. Think Cats and Cards to the Hatfields and McCoys. Headley-Whitney Museum (headley-whitney.org) This little jewel box of a museum currently has three exhibitions running through June 19th. Ellen Skidmore Retrospective examines thirty years of the artist's work. Skidmore's expressive paintings and murals, frequently featuring horses, are noted for their luminous color and elements of nature and music delicately intertwined with ephemeral figures to express our fragile existence while savoring the present moment. Found in familiar Kentucky spaces and far-flung locations, hand-forged metalwork takes center stage in Matt & Karine Maynard: Architectural Blacksmiths. This husband-and-wife team is globally known as one of the leading architectural blacksmith teams for their professional attention to aesthetic detail, design, and function.

KMAC Museum (kmacmuseum.org) Art Walks the Runway, on view through August 14th, celebrates a decade of KMAC Couture, which started in 2013 as a fundraising effort allowing the Museum to showcase its unique position as a contemporary art museum that celebrates ideas at the crossroads of art, craft, and design. The looks on display span the event's history, with some dating back to the first runway presentation, held inside the Museum with 200 patrons in attendance. Ten years later, KMAC Couture has regularly brought in well over 800 guests and takes up the entire block of Main Street in front of the Museum. Despite the change in scale, KMAC Couture remains an event organized around the spirit of belonging and inclusion, bringing together a wide range of creative thinkers, professional artists and designers, and first-time makers while reaching across different cultural and social backgrounds and age groups. Over the years, participants have invented their own textiles and employed unconventional materials that push the bounds of wearability, constructing work that can be both costume and sculpture. Others have created fantastical garments with a more functional and durable quality but are likewise extraordinary in how they explore the range of possibilities for artistic expression through the items we wear, canvassing the human body in limitless ways. slmag.net

Craig Drennen, Hello 44, 2015, oil and alkyd on canvas. Collection of the UK Art Museum, gift of Jenna and Matthew Mitchell.

Artist Sanford Biggers photographed in his Harlem studio. Photo by Gioncarlo Valentine courtesy of the Speed Art Museum.

Muhammad Ali Center (alicenter.org) On display through August 7th, Shining a Light is an annual photography contest and exhibit created to "shine a light" on gender equality issues and empower all women and girls globally. This year's theme is Water, specifically global water scarcity. The 35 photographs in the exhibition were selected from 827 entries spread across 55 countries. Owensboro Museum of Fine Art (omfa.us) Opening on August 20th and on display until October 23rd, Art of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a juried exhibition of paintings in various mediums submitted by artists around the country that celebrate the storied tradition of bourbon distilling in the Commonwealth. Speed Art Museum (speedmuseum.org) On view through June 26th, Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch is the first survey of quilt-based works by the New York-based interdisciplinary artist who has spent two decades developing a singular body of work that is deeply informed by African American history and traditions. The solo show highlights more than 30 of the artist's quilt-based pieces, which manipulate historical quilts to place them into new cultural and historical dialogues. There is a strong quilt-making tradition in American culture. This legacy is even more pronounced in African American communities, as witnessed in the quilts by quiltmakers from Gee's Bend — a small, insulated African American community in Boykin, 76 slmag.net

Alabama. Biggers's interest in quilts was sparked in 2009 while researching the Underground Railroad for a project commissioned by Hidden City Philadelphia. He learned that quilts were purported to double as signposts along escape routes during the 19th century. UK Art Museum (finearts.uky.edu/art-museum) Acquisitions, Donations, Connections, on display through July 30th, features numerous works that have entered the Museum's permanent collection in recent years. It explores how the new additions relate to other art already in its possession. For example, artists Clifford Amyx, Craig Drennen, and LeRoy Neiman offer examples of how to document basketball culture. Judy Ledgerwood's visceral painting from 2010 finds kinship with a Michael Goldberg canvas from 1961 and a 1964 lithograph by Andy Warhol. Generational peers William Baziotes and Reuben Kadish depict the female body in watercolor and bronze. Eric Renner's pinhole camera prints and Joel Feldman's Polaroids explore moody, experimental landscapes. LaVon Van Williams, Jr. carves wood, and Robert Morgan combines recycled plastics in figurative sculptures. Guy Mendes: Cohorts is a modest survey of portraits documenting the artist's network of friends and the range of creative practitioners he sought to spend time with and visit. The photographs are infused with a sense of warmth and trust, exemplifying the statement that Mendes remembers his teacher James Baker Hall telling him: "A portrait is given as much as it is taken." On view through July 30th. sl

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Happy Birthday Taurus and Gemini! As we welcome eclipse season, it's the beginning of spring and the start of significant shifts in the stars! Eclipses move up timetables, bringing swift and needed change, progressing otherwise stagnant energy and situations. At this same time, Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, moves from Pisces into Aries to start a once in a 12-year cycle from May 10th to October 28th, 2022. Continue reading to find out what the stars have in store for you. ARIES

TAURUS

March 21st – April 19th April 20th – May 20th Aries, as we welcome spring, The brilliant new moon good fortune Jupiter moves solar eclipse in Taurus will into your first house of exert its energy during the self, which will prove to first two weeks of May. This be a wonderful gift for eclipse will gift you with you! Jupiter’s transit will the vitality to forge forward bring many blessings and on a new path to the life opportunities for you to of your dreams. Then, as create your desired future, Jupiter moves from Pisces gifting you with favor from into Aries from May 10th to the Universe. As we start October 28th, you will find May, the friendly Taurus time for a renewed focus solar eclipse that landed on on wellness in body, spirit, the last day of April will still and mind. This period will speak for the first two weeks also help you focus on the of May. This eclipse will manifestation of a deepbode a life-changing money- held dream, goal, or project. making opportunity. Within Finally, at the new moon in two weeks of the new moon Gemini on May 30th, you'll in Cancer—June 28th— celebrate an income-earning you may win a bid on a opportunity. dream home or investment property or commence a renovation project.

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LIBRA

September 23rd – October 22nd We open the month with a solar eclipse in Taurus, bringing a life-changing financial opportunity to the forefront. You may sell a project, land an exciting financial contract, or get an economic boost via an investment, loan, venture capital, or grant. Then, the planet of blessings and good fortune moves to your 7th house of marriage on May 10th for a stay until October 28th. This transit of Jupiter will bless you in love and business. So, if you've wanted to get engaged or married or take on a new business partnership, this is your best time in over a decade, Libra! At the full moon Lunar eclipse on May 15th in Scorpio, you may close out one financial opportunity or job to make room for another that more closely aligns with your future goals and dreams. Please note that this may be an affecting time as Lunar eclipses are generally emotional. Finally, at the new moon in Cancer on June 28th, the Universe brings everything together as you celebrate an exciting career victory!

GEMINI

May 21st – June 20th The exciting new moon solar eclipse in Taurus being active during the first two weeks of May makes it an excellent time to implement a holistic wellness plan. Jupiter transits your social 11th house of friends, humanitarian causes, and social media from May 10th through October 28th, so expect to see much more of your friends! This is also an excellent time to make strides with your business and personal projects via social media. At the new moon in Gemini on May 30th, you'll start a new path leading to greater fulfillment of heartfelt goals. Finally, the new moon in Cancer on June 28th will present you with an exciting money-making opportunity.

SCORPIO

October 23rd – November 21st The kind and benevolent new moon solar eclipse in Taurus landing in your house of marriage and partnership will be speaking the first two weeks of May. You may get engaged, married, or move in with a partner during this time. This eclipse may also introduce you to a partner in love or business. From May 10th to October 28th, good fortune Jupiter moves to your 6th house of health, fitness, and work. This transit happens once every 12 years and can provide greater happiness and success in health, work, and fitness. The full moon lunar eclipse at 25° Scorpio on May 15th will mainly speak to Scorpios born after November 10th. Full moon lunar eclipses are emotional like full moons, yet more powerful, so be kind and nurturing to yourself at this time. Then, within five days of June 14th, with the full moon in Sagittarius, you'll finalize a new job or moneymaking opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22nd – December 21st As we start May, the energy of the solar eclipse in Taurus is still intense for the first two weeks, granting you gifts in health, work, and fitness! This is your best time to create a wellness routine to revolutionize your goals. From May 10th to October 28th, Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, transits your house of love, romance, creativity, and children. If you desire more romance, fun, and creativity in your life, the stars will deliver just that! At the new moon in Gemini on May 30th, your love life will get another boost as this new moon lands in your house of partnership and marriage. If single, you may meet a serious someone who brings desired love and long-term commitment. If dating, you may get engaged or married. The full moon in Sagittarius on June 14th crystalizes a desired dream for you, while the new moon in Cancer on June 28th brings about a new season of long-awaited financial bliss.

CANCER

June 21st – July 22nd As Jupiter transits your 10th House of professional status and acclaim from May 10th to October 28th, you can expect excellent career news as you work smarter, not harder to achieve your goals. The new moon in Cancer on June 28th is your annual gift from the Universe. You may start a new relationship, job, career path, or move across the country. Whatever you do, the news will be something that will see you smiling, Cancer!

LEO

July 23rd – August 22nd Leo, as we start May, we have the energy of the new moon solar eclipse in Taurus still active for the first two weeks. This eclipse will open new doors in your career and professional status. While a new moon in this area is worthy of celebration, a new moon solar eclipse is even more powerful and profound, lighting a path to career success! Aries is a fire sign, and Jupiter's transit to Aries from May 10th to October 28th will help your fire burn more brightly. For instance, you may find more opportunities to travel abroad, pursue higher education, or in publishing. Embracing new broad ideas is par for the course with this transit Leo!

VIRGO

August 23rd – September 22nd The first two weeks of May see us still in the vibrant energy of the happy new moon solar eclipse in Taurus. This eclipse can open doors for you in higher education, a communications project, or a much-needed sojourn or international move. How you utilize this energy is up to you! Then, Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, moves to your eighth house of finance from May 10th until October 28th, granting the brightest financial time you've seen in a while. At the new moon in Gemini on May 30th, you'll forge a new and exciting career path. The full moon lunar eclipse landing in your 3rd house on May June has three 15th is when you may close birthstones: pearl, on a contract or receive other alexandrite and awaited communication. As moonstone. John full moon lunar eclipses can Hardy Bamboo AQUARIUS be emotional, it's best not to Y necklace with th th January 20 – February 18 travel three days before or five white freshwater May starts with the beautiful days after this lunar eclipse. pearl ($3,100). energy of a new moon solar However, with the placement Available through eclipse in Taurus landing in of Jupiter in your house of Davis Jewelers your house of family and international travel, you'll (davisjewelers.com) real estate and active for the make a few dreamy vacay first two weeks of May. At goals a reality this year! this time, you may refinance or purchase a new property, CAPRICORN December 22nd – January 19th start an exciting renovation, PISCES or celebrate other happy real February 19th - March 20th The new moon solar eclipse estate or family news. On We start the first two weeks in Taurus landing in your romantic house of love, fun, May 10th, Jupiter, the planet of May with the energy of a of blessings, will begin its happy solar eclipse that landed creativity, and children on transit to your house of in your communications the last day of April will communication and siblings. house on the last day of April. bring potential happy news You may take on a new At this time, a contract or romantically or related to communication project, other positive communication progress with a creative heal a relationship with a worth celebrating may come project within the first ten sibling, or purchase a new your way. Your siblings will days of May! If you are car. You may make a lifefeature prominently in your hoping for a visit from the changing career change at life with news as well. Then stork, this is an ideal time the full moon lunar eclipse on May 10th, Jupiter departs if you wish to get pregnant in Scorpio on May 15th, Pisces until October 28th, or adopt. Jupiter departs blessing you in your earned from Pisces, going into Aries which lands in your house of career status and acclaim. income sector. Life should from May 10th to October Aquarius, you'll love the become more financially 28th, stimulating happy new moon in Gemini on blissful over the next several family and real estate news. months. Then with the full Jupiter in the 4th house acts May 30th, landing in your house of love, creativity, and moon in Sagittarius on June as an anchor, gifting your children, which will give 14th, you’ll score a career life with increased stability you a boost of energy for victory. Finally, the new moon and joy! Then, at the happy spring! Finally, with the new in Cancer on June 28th will new moon on June 28th moon in Cancer on June see you celebrating news of in Cancer landing in your 28th landing in your house love, romance, creativity, or house of partnership and of work, fitness, and health, the stork! If you already have marriage, you may get you'll embrace a joyful new children, you could receive engaged, married, or sign fitness routine and work positive information related to a contract for a profitable opportunity. them at this time. business partnership.

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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY

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Small Batch Big Odds, 5:30pm, Castle & Key Distillery; ket.org/event/smallbatch/ Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction and Derby Gala, 6pm, Donamire Farm; lexingtoncancerfoundation.org Race for Excellence Charity Gala, 6pm, The Kentucky Castle; thekentuckycastle.com Down to Earth Community Charity Fundraising Plant Sale, 9am, Woodland Christian Church Taste of the Bluegrass for God’s Pantry Food Bank, 7pm, Keene Barn Sayre Horse Show, 8am, Masterson Station Park CFF Great Strides, Keeneland Race Course, cff.org/chapters/kentuckywest-virginia-chapter

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KET Summer Celebration: Sail the Sea with KET; 7pm, Donamire Farm; ket.org/event/summer-celebration-2022-sail-the-sea-with-ket/ Walk to End Epilepsy, 9am, Keeneland; efky.org/walk.html

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BLUEGRASS TRUST ANTIQUE & GARDEN SHOW PREVIEW PARTY

Held at the Alltech Arena, bespoke lamp maker and author Christopher Spitzmiller was the keynote speaker of the event, which Brent Bruner and Matthew Carter co-chaired for the benefit of The Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation.

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1) Jayme Jackson, Fran Elsen 2) Jill Taber, Eric Lausch, Fern Larking Kao 3) Beth Ann Haydon, Kim Stanley 4) Lisa Brosemer 5) Ashlee Harris, Isabel Ladd 6) Ellie Cook, Jonathan Coleman, Kathy Chopra 7) Jim & Sharon Reed, Geneva & Dr. Elvis Donaldson 8) Kiptoo Tarus 9) Alice Mayer, Jennifer Mayer 10) Brent Bruner, Matthew Carter, Sarah Stone Carter & Ben Carter

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BOURBON AND THE BAYOU

CASA of Lexington’s flagship fundraiser was a Mardi Gras-style gala with a Kentucky twist. Proceeds from the record-breaking event will provide 100 children with a CASA advocate.

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1) Rachel Crabtree, Liz Hodge 2) Priscilla Johnson, Traci Brislin 3) Kayci & Landon Meserve 4) Priti Wilson, Bridgette Meyers 5) Lauralee & Patrick Estill 6) Bailey Underwood 7) Jenn & Joe Seitz 8) Rebecca Trevey, Kate Heil 9) Natalie Maupin, Jason Wright 10) Mirande Wyles, Ty Hendrickson, Jaclyn Harding, Kate Ott

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FARMLAND CONSERVATION CELEBRATION

During their annual fundraising event, held at FasigTipton, the Bluegrass Land Conservancy celebrated a milestone accomplishment: protecting 30,000-acres of land in the Commonwealth.

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1) Helen Alexander, Lynn Hancock 2) Molly Dunigan, Will Adams 3) Walker & Courtney Hancock 4) Anuj Rastogi, Tawana Edwards, Suzanne Shaffar, Doug Dean 5) Mayor Linda Gorton, Charlie Gorton 6) Ben Kaufmanm, Janet Zusman 7) Angela & Lon Keith 8) Liz Harris, Lacy Baird 9) Rogers & Jackie Beasley

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HEART BALL

Presented by WesBanco, and co-chaired by Jeff and Diana Koonce, the 35th annual Central Kentucky Heart Ball was held at the Central Bank Center.

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1) Brittany Wren & Friends 2) Jayme Jackson, Fran Elsen 3) Dustin & Paige Pointer 4) Will Hall, Sarah Hall 5) Terrance & Shelly Ross 6) Stacy & Artie Ford 7) Lindsey & Steven Clem

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FRANKEL: COCKTAILS & CASINO NIGHT

Held at The Carrick House, proceeds from this casinostyle event support The Hearing & Speech Center, which annually provides services to more than 1,200 families from 65 counties across the Commonwealth.

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1) Nikki & Matt Frank 2) Corey Rich, Andrea Walker 3) Laura & Zach Moore 4) John & Kim Thiel, Kristi Lay Chapman & Chris Chapman 5) Elizabeth & Chris Besten 6) Rusty & Rachel Underwood 7) Elizabeth Thornton, Katie Adams, Emily Ellsworth 8) Ben Pickett, Lacy Scott 9) Jamie & Amy Adams

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SMALL BATCH BOURBON WHISKY LAUNCH

To mark the release of its first small batch bourbon whiskey, Castle & Key Distillery hosted an day-long community-wide celebration at its Frankfort distillery that included tours, tastings, and food trucks.

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1) Tamara Warmouth, Murray Harwich, III 2) Sean & MJ Sullivan, Carol & Jay Hutchison 3) Nina LaBarbera, Alex Blotnik 4) Ashley Hardy, Katie Brugge, Maria Linkugel, Laura Nolan 5) Jacob Rippetoe, Kellie Hoggard 6) Brett Connors 7) Will Arvin, Maggie McGuire 8) Stephanie, Sam, Meredith, John & Sarah Halcomb 9) Caitlin Gilliam, Tommie Dunlap

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