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Spring Is Here! Spring is here and brings with it warm weather, bright flowers, stylish new fashions and the promise of long summer days to come. This year, spring also brings our new website, B Online, at www.boulevardli.com. The new site, which launched April 1, is just beautiful and continues to highlight the creativity and dedication of everyone who works with The Boulevard. The site offers much more interactivity between our readers and writers by including blogging and commenting. Additionally, we have added the ability to search for articles and authors, an interactive calendar, and much more multimedia. Over the next few months we will be transitioning our older content to the new site, so please be patient if some of your favorite articles are not online just yet. For the April issue of The Boulevard, we had the distinct pleasure of interviewing and photographing Melora Hardin from the hit TV show The Office for our cover at one of our favorite hotels in the city, On the Ave. Also featured in this issue are actor Lance Reddick from Fringe; actress Riki Lindhome; Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, the daughter of actress Rita Hayworth, who is championing the fight against Alzheimer’s; and NY Islanders hockey legend Mike Bossy. Travel with Ecoventura to the exotic Galapagos Islands; take a peek into the world’s most expensive hotel suite, the Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons in New York; and visit the newly revamped Bloomingdale’s at Roosevelt Field. As always, the many charitable events held on Long Island and upcoming fun, cultural and educational programs are featured. Enjoy springtime with The Boulevard!
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Design
By Maria Galgano
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our floor is a wide-open area of color and texture that fundamentally influences the overall impression of the room. At one time, carpeting was thought of as a cheap substitute for traditional hardwood floors; however, carpeting made in a vast range of styles, patterns and qualities is now considered a luxury. Nothing feels better on a cold winter morning than a warm rug beneath your feet. It provides excellent heat and sound insulation. The big question is what type of carpet to purchase for different rooms. One must first consider how much wear the carpet is going to take. If you are carpeting the family room or living room, chose a tight twist or a Berber made of nylon. If you desire a pattern, be sure it will be easy to live with for years to come! For those who yearn for that little bit of softness underfoot, yet still want to show off a beautiful wood floor, custom area rugs are the solution. Area rugs have decorated homes since biblical times. Some of the best area rugs come from the Middle East. Buying a Persian rug does require highly specialized knowledge and a large bank account. However, less expensive reproductions are always an option. Wall-to-wall carpeting provides a sumptuous, soft, underfoot choice for a bedroom. Plush carpet is always a safe choice but if you would like something different, check out the new frieze carpets. Frieze is a short twist. You might say it is the new shag, but no raking is needed! Another option would be an elaborate pattern. Patterns offer a feminine feel in the bedroom but be cautious of conflicting bedding and of course, always consider what is on your walls. Too much going on in a bedroom will create an uneasy feel of chaos. Remember,
too, that bedroom carpets do not need to be so resilient. Although your carpet may look brand new, if it is more than seven years old, chances are it is harboring bacteria, fungus, mites and mold in the padding. This can cause or aggravate allergies, asthma and breathing problems. Keep children and pets from playing on carpets that lack maintenance. Needless to say, your carpets should be steamcleaned by a professional and not with a rented supermarket machine. Rentals appear to be a great deal, but they do not have the strength to extract oils and particles embedded deep within the fibers. Two months later, your stains will reappear like magic. When shopping for wall-to-wall carpet, stick with the leading names in the industry. These companies offer warranties and guarantees along with the latest style and colors. For more information on Shaw rugs or for a retail location please visit www.shawliving.com or call 1-800-282-7429.
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Design
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ince 1953, Bisulk Kitchens has been perfecting Long Island’s finest kitchens. The family-run business, well into its third generation, is dedicated to working closely with its clients to provide them with beautiful and functional working environments to fit their tastes, lifestyle and budget. From a client’s initial visit to the showroom, through preliminary and final stages of design, material selection and installation, Bisulk makes the process smooth and stress-free. Bisulk Kitchens exclusively carries Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry, the finest custom-manufactured cabinets in the business. From simple contemporary styling to the most
custom detailed cabinetry, Rutt’s quality and craftsmanship is considered the benchmark of the industry. At Bisulk Kitchens, clients can be sure they are purchasing complete professional services, including Certified Kitchen Designers (CKDs), product expertise, courteous installers and quality workmanship, all supervised by the company’s designers. With more than 50 years in the industry, Bisulk has the knowledge and ability to make any dream kitchen a reality. For more information, call Bisulk Kitchens at 516-483-0377 or visit www.bisulkkitchens.com.
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ertaPro Painters is a company dedicated to providing the highest quality work and the highest quality service to their customers. They offer an experience that is unique in the painting business, and all at competitive prices. Representatives are on hand to answer customer calls from 8 a.m. until midnight to help with a problem or to schedule an appointment. And when CertaPro arranges an appointment, you can be sure they will keep it. For every project, CertaPro assigns a job site supervisor to oversee it from start to finish, answer any questions and address any concerns. Their Quality Callback Program sees that every job is surveyed by an independent quality assurance team that checks back in after your project is completed to ensure it was delivered to your satisfaction. With CertaPro on the job, you can be assured that you will always receive superior service that is on time and on budget. They pride themselves on being a company with a culture of respect, both for their employees and their customers. Painting experts, they continually strive to find ways to improve their service, to communicate with their customers and to continue to build relationships, one wall at a time, one room at a time, one home at a time.
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providing weekly service, summerizing, winterizing and leak repairs. Catch the latest trend with a grotto and pool combination featuring a hidden cave behind a glistening waterfall, giving you that upscale resort experience without leaving home. Or just let your imagination run wild, because practically anything you can envision, Sea Crystal Pools can create. Let this be the year you welcome those warm summer days in your cool backyard sanctuary.
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Residential Wind Power By Tom Burke and Alexandra McNear
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nventive minds have been harnessing the wind to draw water or grind grain for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Now, as we sit on the cusp of a new century, in the midst of a financial and possible environmental crisis, the moment could not be better for investing in wind power. Wind turbines transform the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy and that results in reduced utility bills and carbon emissions. It’s that simple. The manufacturing of wind turbines is a growing industry and with billions of the recent stimulus bill going to clean technology spending and tax breaks, the technology, installation and financial advantages for home and business owners is now very compelling. On Long Island, the number of small wind turbines is growing. However, you must consider factors such as the windiness of an area, the height of the turbine and the building
department requirements of Long Island towns and villages that make wind turbines suitable primarily for owners of large properties, agricultural land, golf courses and commercial structures. New rebates and tax incentives make the cost of these systems affordable. LIPA now offers a rebate that is calculated by multiplying the first year’s output of the system times $3.50. So a 10kW wind turbine producing 12,500 kWh a year would warrant a $43,750 rebate. In addition, the IRS now provides a 30 percent tax credit on the net (after rebate) installed cost of wind turbines. Small wind turbines for homes, businesses, and agriculture have come of age.
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nterior designer Joan Spiro is known primarily as a residential designer and an ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) professional. But frequently Ms. Spiro is asked to do an office for the husband of a residential client. Such was the case when she recently designed and delivered a CEO’s office in Jericho, New York. In her famous one-day delivery mode, she and her crew transformed an empty space to a perfect place. Utilizing the talent of the architectural contractor Gaco, custom crown molding was installed beginning at 7 a.m. Simultaneously, flameproof paperbacked wall fabric was hung. Upholstered furniture that had been pre-delivered and stored at Gaco along with a desk, cabinetry and tables were brought in, and by 4 p.m., Ms. Spiro was hanging pictures and awards as the completion of the project. Ivy D., the photographer who had come in the early morning hours, returned to shoot the finished space. However, one-day deliveries don’t just happen; the project required three prior months of specifications and follow-ups to ensure that on delivery day every quad and duplex outlet was in the right place and that every gadget, including the wireless computer, was plugged in and ready to go. The client was totally pleased with his perfect country English-designed office, which was as comfortable as home.
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Fashion
By Richard Calcasola
Richard Calcasola is founder of Maximus Spa/Salons and North American Creative Director, Intercoiffure Mondial. For a fresh point of view with Richard call 516-333-3511, ext. # 217. By appointment only.
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AHHH, SPAAHHH… Sun… Fun… Spring… Flowers… and You! Doesn’t that sound good? Can you imagine how that feels? A breath of fresh air. Finally, a departure from the gloom and doom of the winter economy, and life style changes. Spring fashion, beauty events, and trendsetters have been talking about the gray mood; gray fabrics, gray interior designs that were safe and conservative. They were not talking about gray hair! Hair color in all kinds of beautiful hues can pick up your mood and wardrobe and provide a fabulous, feel good energy. Hair colorists are dyeing to lift your spirits and make you feel new and vibrant. Your hair color choices should be dictated by your lifestyle, complexion, and eye color, which in turn help make the right color choices in your wardrobe. Sometimes the simplicity of a few highlights strategically placed can do just what you need without going all the way. “Breaking-the-base” is a wonderful technique that extends the time between services of hair color and is just
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enough to lighten your overall look. There’s no such thing as great hair color without a stunning hairstyle. You can’t have one without the other. Sexy long hair that has details in the new bangs, wavy Hollywood hair that’s chin length to shoulder, straight hair, short and sexy, think Victoria Beckham, daring and trendy…it’s all good. Too much sun can play havoc with your skin and hair. It’s very important to protect both. All of us have had at least one catastrophe of too much sun resulting in bright red peeling skin. I have endured those experiences with both my daughters. So, begin at the skin. Visit your favorite spa for an analysis and a prescription for the best skin care protection. To that end, have fun, look your best and remember, change will keep you current. Reserve some time for yourself by starting the season with a bang, no pun intended! Go to www.maximusspasalon.com for more information or shop for gift certificates.
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Oleg Cassini
The Signature of
A breath of fresh air ... feel good, sunny weather beckons with light, bright & white dresses.
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The Oleg Cassini Lingerie Look A combination of ivory silk and nude-colored silk charmeuse trimmed with miniature lace edging, is the wonderful fabric combination for this body-hugging gown. The gown is shaped to the body with the fabric stitched in horizontal tiers to midthigh with a skirt swinging out into an easy flow of ivory silk. The bodice is edged with lace and is caught with narrow straps at each shoulder.
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The Oleg Cassini Grecian Look Catch the next wave, in sheer chiffon, crystals and pearls. Sheer silk chiffon in pure white (to match the cap of a wave), is pin tucked and gathered in a fabulous floor-length gown. The gown has a rounded neckline and Empire bodice, all trimmed in an extravaganza of pearls, crystals and satin.
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Oleg Cassini’s dramatic V-back gown design is captured in sumptuous ivory satin. The gown is draped and bowed in back to accentuate a narrow waistline and flares out to floor length in a voluminous doublelayered skirt of luxurious satin.
The "Cassini by Oleg Cassini" perfume, aptly tagged, "A Love Affair That Never Ends", has a multitude of pure natural and rare florals from France, including Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose Enfluerage, all touched with a hint of Amber. The awardwinning Cassini for Her fragrance is joined with Cassini for Him.. "The Art of Seduction". Together they combine and create “An Affair to Remember”.
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Bloomingdale's Roosevelt Field
Revamped and Unveiled
Tory Burch
cognac leather tote with convertible strap $535
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Must-Haves for Spring 2009 Menswear-inspired
• The boyfriend jacket … anything “borrowed
from the boys” is making a statement this season. Boyfriend jackets, pants, jeans, tees and anything menswear-inspired.
• The slouch pant this season features a roomier silhouette. • Anything denim … jeans, sure, but also jackets, vests, skirts and more.
• Jumpers and rompers … a new option that takes the place of a dress. • The goddess dress … draped dresses wow us day and night. One-shouldered are favorites! • Tie-dyed tees … well-worn is key. • Platform sandals in a cork wedge or the ’70s
charm of shaped-wood sandals.
• Cross body bags make function fabulous and take you where you are going in style. • Statement jewelry like chandelier earrings, bracelets that sparkle and oversized watches. • Plastic-framed sunglasses … classic aviators really sizzle with colored rims. • The belt is worn as an accent point and goldstudded belts add just the right touch.
Elie Tahari
boyfriend blazer in white linen $448
Elie Tahari
straight leg jean $198
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Nigel Barker
By Ilena Ryan Photography by Nigel Barker
Making Dreams Come True Through The Power Of The Lens
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hile most know him best as “noted fashion photographer” on the television series America’s Next Top Model, there’s much more to Nigel Barker than good looks, an English accent, and an incredible ability to photograph models in glamorous outfits. His most impressive trait: a tremendous heart, open to fulfilling wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Madeline Finnegan and Kalista Green wanted to be models for a day. Nigel Barker, along with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Boulevard, made it happen. The girls and their families arrived in New York City, were picked up in limousines and chauffeured to Industria Super Studios to enjoy the unique experience of spending the day with the talent behind the lens. Dressed in the latest fashions with hair and makeup done by professionals, the girls posed, laughed, shed some tears and spent quality time learning what life is like as a fashion model. Barker was sure to treat them accordingly. “They don’t want to be seen as injured birds; they want to have fun and laugh and forget about their woes,” he said. In both behind- the-scenes photos and ones from the actual shoot, the girls’ happiness radiates from the photographs. “This was one of my favorite wishes,” Barker said, “It was all about the girls and us and having a moment for them. We had such a good time and the girls were fantastic.” Many times these wishes (Barker has granted 16 over the years) involve television cameras and publicity, but this was a more intimate setting. Barker and the team accompanying him spent an eight-hour day getting to know and working with Madeline and Kalista. “You have to scale it back a bit,” Barker said, “It’s all about finding the balance and I think we struck it just right with this shoot … That’s what it’s about; it’s about spending some quality time with people.” Barker emphasized that everyone has the ability to grant a wish. In the past, Make-A-Wish has been a very celebrity-driven charity, but that is no longer the message. “You don’t need to have money, you just need to have time,” says Barker. “I know time is precious and we think we don’t have much, but you think about children [and] it’s not about valuable things to buy them; it’s about spending time with them, enjoying their company and letting them learn from you, and we all can do that.” Barker recently had his eyes opened further to the necessity of organizations like Make-A-Wish when his 2-weekold daughter was hospitalized over Christmas for a respiratory infection. Though she’s fully recovered and healthy now, certain images from the hospital visit lingered with Barker. “It was a lifeand-death moment with my own child, and being in a ward with children with cancer who were just toddlers, wheeling around the ward with tricycles with a drip pushing behind them, you just think, ‘This could be me, this could be my child, this could be
my life’ and in fact, at that moment, it was.” Though Barker admits it can be sad working with children who have been through hard times and some who are terminally ill, he says it’s an extremely rewarding experience. “I often say that I’m the one who’s had my wish granted.” Madeline and Kalista’s photo shoot occurred just weeks before the premiere of season 12 of America’s Next Top Model on March 4. The girls are huge fans of the show, but their time spent with Barker could not have been more different than ANTM. Barker explains the show is set up as a formula, but when dealing with real people, “You have to take it as it comes. I just enjoy the day and am there for the girls.” In the fashion business, Barker is very fast-paced, but in the case of granting a wish, “It’s not about you or the makeup artists or the hair stylists, it’s about the kids.” Time was taken to teach Madeline and Kalista how to recreate their new looks, and their curiosity about all aspects of the photo shoot was satisfied. On ANTM, quite the opposite is true, as contestants are introduced to the no-questions-asked life of a fashion model. The new season promises not to disappoint. “We have to raise the bar,” Barker says, which includes going to fantastic destinations, searching for exotic faces, and, of course, some
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Madeline surprises. “A couple things happen during judging that have only happened once or twice in the show’s history, outrageous crazy things that aren’t meant to happen but do happen, and we have a really fabulous winner,” Barker said. Barker does address the show as a type of formula, but it’s a formula that works. It’s the diamond-in-the-rough aspect that
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so fascinates audiences. Tyra Banks, supermodel and executive producer of the show, had the initial vision to go out and find girls who, “with a bit of spit and polish could become America’s Next Top Model,” according to Barker. Everyday girls can see a piece of themselves in the contestants. The models are no longer untouchable things, but representatives of the American dream, the Cinderella story. “Give her the right dress and turn the pumpkin into a carriage and everyone loves that,” Barker says. Barker is familiar with life in front of the camera. He was a former model, although modeling was never a dream of his. What made him stop? “The reality of life. You get older and fatter and balder,” he laughs. But the driving force to switch roles from being photographed to photographing was his desire for creativity. Even when he went on shoots as a model, he’d bring his camera along and photograph other models on his downtime, building his own portfolio along the way.
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Fashion Now Barker uses the name he’s developed in the photography world for good, transcending his role as a fashion photographer. “People love to pigeonhole you or categorize you or paint you one color. I think [that] ultimately, yes, I’m a fashion photographer and I’m known for that, but more than that I’m a creative individual, whether it’s photography or film, directing or producing,” he says. While people approach him to back charities and apply his popular title: “Nigel Barker from America’s Next Top Model,” attending galas and serving on committees isn’t enough. “That’s not fulfilling. It felt kind of empty to me. I wanted to know more and if I’m going to do anything I want to do it properly,” he says. This meant traveling to places for causes that such committees were representing, including recent projects such as Haiti: Hunger & Hope and A Sealed Fate?, both of which offered photographs and film on issues important to Barker. He recently returned from a trip to Africa to film a documentary about the AIDS epidemic. The images that result from each project he devotes himself to are unbelievably powerful, vivid and honest. Barker isn’t just a photographer, he’s a photographer who wants to change the world by using his gift. “I’m able to apply my trade to help highlight issues and uncover beauty where people thought there was none,” he advocates, “and just try to capture hope in desperate situations, use the power of imagery to change people’s minds and make them commit.”
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From Her Heart To Yours
Melora
Hardin
Uses the Unthinkable to Teach Us To Appreciate What’s in Front of Us.
By Tim Sullivan Photography by Joe Schildhorn
for Patrick McMullan Co.
On the Cover: J. Mendel White Mousseline Gown with Embroidery, $7,200
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glanced over at my wife as the DVD stopped in the darkness of our living room. Her eyes swelled with tears as we digested the unthinkable prospect of what life might be like if one of us suddenly died. The purpose wasn’t to be morbid however; we had just viewed Melora Hardin’s brand new directorial debut You and for 80 minutes watched a man try to rebuild his life after the seismic loss of his beloved wife while raising a daughter. It’s a story of a father and a daughter, complete with screaming fights as a toddler to awkward adolescence and ultimately adult independence. It’s a story of a man who after years of coping though imaginary conversations must ask his wife’s ghostly apparition to leave as his way of moving on. The father-daughter scenes were particularly difficult for me to watch, as my daughter is at an age where she just points to things and bursts into hysterical tears, or randomly screams from the back seat on a quiet drive. The trials of toddlerdom … why would a filmmaker serve me up more of what I watch movies to escape from? Purposely provocative, the film You goes right for the jugular from its first moments – a young married couple lie together in bed as Melora’s character breastfeeds her weeks-old daughter and recites a speech that she intends to give at her wedding one day in the future. That future never comes. Almost instantly, the viewer is hurled head-on into pain, anguish and grief as the character of Rawdon slowly reconstructs his shattered heart. “That first scene in the movie actually happened and my husband and I were lying in bed with our newborn first daughter and I really had that daydream. Then he went off to Vancouver on a shoot and as he describes it, he cried the script out in three days,” Melora shared with me as we discussed her film. That conversation, that daydream and that special moment were the conception of the movie – and after the husband returned from his trip, script in hand, it was obvious to both of them that an almost spiritual inspiration had commissioned them to make You. And so, after making her mark as an extraordinary actress, singer and dancer, Melora decided to add yet another artistic ranking to her repertoire – director. It seems a natural progression when one examines the canon of work which she has been building since she was a child actress. Best known for her mercurial character of Jan Levinson on the mega-sitcom The Office, Melora plays the archetypical psycho girlfriend opposite Steve Carrell. Their relationship is comically awful, explosive and at times defies reality. But between the onscreen chemistry and the overall likeability,
the audience can’t seem to get enough of Jan. “What I love about Jan is that all her flaws show. Her seams are showing. She is not a shiny, glossy character; she is all human and you kind of get to watch her unravel right before your very eyes. There is something kind of endearing about that even if it’s wrong, misguided and lost,” she reveals about her character. “She is trying to find out what is going to make her happy, and Michael makes her happy in some ways and is a total mismatch in others. I think that is why she is likeable, because aren’t we all searching in one way or another and struggling in some way and doing our very best?” The Office may be the funniest show on television with its well-drawn characters and distinctive cast. After multiple seasons, the ensemble is so well-developed in its quirkiness that it’s akin to Seinfeld with 12 personalities instead of four. And like Seinfeld, the show is becoming such an institution that Melora and cast run a very real risk of cementing their characters so deeply in the public psyche that they will forever be seen as Jan and Michael. But Melora is much too multidimensional to allow that to happen. What are “You Notes”? “We find when people see the film they feel very vulnerable at the end and it would be wonderful if they wrote a note or postcard which draws people closer to the film and closer to one another. It really has the potential to create connection and a feeling of love and warmth which I think we need more of.“
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Melora is in not one, but three movies this April. One is her self –directed, aforementioned film You; the other two are the commercial blockbusters Hannah Montana the Movie and 17 Again, in which she plays a high school principal in a story about Zac Efron’s age-defying odyssey. Stepping out of The Office is crucial for her. She feels it reminds people of the scope of her acting ability and that she is more than Jan Levinson. “I am excited for the audience to see me as an earthy, crunchy girl who Billie Ray Cyrus falls for and has no real ulterior motives. It’s a departure from what they are used to seeing me play, which is this multidimensional, misguided character,” said Melora. Starring opposite Miley Cyrus at the very nexus of pop culture would be nerve-wracking for anyone. Hannah Montana is a guaranteed mega-movie. But Melora grew up in the acting world around the very pillars of Hollywood iconography – perhaps best typified in her 1997 role as Christie Sullivan in Clint Eastwood’s Absolute Power. In an almost metaphorical sequence, she and Gene Hackman wrangle through a rough sex scene as Eastwood watches from a sequestered closet before she is murdered. I asked what it was like to get roughed up by Hackman. “He was such a gentleman. If there was any place I had to get roughed up for pretend that would be the place,” she giddily recalls of the French Connection star. But it was Eastwood who made the major impression on her. Also an extraordinary musician and Oscar-winning director, Clint imparted some priceless advice on how to confidently move forward in the direction of her dreams and live out her life as a true artist. Melora recalls, “When I was working with him he was such a down-to-earth artist. He comes from acting, became a director, and is also a musician. I really look up to him and think it’s not really an accident that our paths crossed. To have him aware of me in the world at all is kind of a neat thing. As a director, I use his advice all the time and I say this isn’t my only movie, this is just my first movie … I want to have a roster A loving haunt - Melora’s ghostly apparition is a constant presence for her widower.
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of films behind me when I am his age. He is a great example of someone that continues to practice his art. I recently had the opportunity to be in Chicago (on Broadway) because I kept up my dancing. I want directing to be the same thing – where I keep on going and going.” If the film You is any indication, then Melora has a lot to say. As it’s released solely through new media, people can watch the film online, download it to their computer, or order a DVD. It’s a sign of the times, and exactly the right format for such a precious and thought-provoking story. You is intended to be watched with your loved ones and Melora wants discussion to ensue afterward. This is no vanity project; she means business. The DVD comes with a pack of Kleenex and discussion sheet. A letter that accompanies the disc encourages viewers to send “you notes” to family and friends or spouses letting them know how much they are loved. A forum resides on the website http://www.youthefilm.com where people can post and share stories and act as a community. “Anyone who has loved or loved and lost someone will relate to the film,” Melora says. “The whole point of the film is you tap into a universal theme, drop people into that, and take them on an emotional journey. That is what film is for – it’s to make you laugh, make you cry and ultimately make you feel. I think in this film it comes through and you really feel the love. And I feel really proud of that.” And proud she should be. Melora has given us more than a
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The Softer Side of an Intense Actor By Beth Edwards
Photography By George Holz/ Fox
atch any one of Lance Reddick’s performances and you’d think acting was something he’d been doing since birth. Reddick acts with a refined intensity that seems to naturally flow from his being. Yet ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up and you get an unexpected answer. Reddick’s roots lie deep in classical music. A trained pianist who entered a music conservatory for classical composition is a surprising background for someone who seems so devoted to his craft of acting. And what a craft it is. So how does a classically trained pianist with a desire to compose ultimately end up as an actor? Desperation. “It was one of those things where it kind of grew out of necessity,” Reddick says. “I really started acting because I thought it was going to help my music career. It was about a year-and-a-half after my daughter was born and I was really struggling.” After working a series of odd jobs, from waiting tables to delivering newspapers, working as an artists’ model proved to be the most fruitful— one of the artists he modeled for would ultimately plant the idea in Reddick’s head to attend Yale School of Drama. Initially, Reddick wouldn’t have thought to apply. He never received his bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, after coming to the realization that classical composition was not the road he wanted to take. “I realized I didn’t want to be a classical composer. I wanted to be a pop musician and I just sort of came to terms with it,” he explains. The artist he posed for had a master’s degree in painting from Yale, without a bachelor’s degree himself, so Reddick decided to give Yale’s offices a call. While Yale University itself gave out the master’s degree, the drama school accepted the students independently. Instead of receiving a master’s in Fine Arts, Reddick would receive a certificate that he completed the program. Though Reddick performed in school shows throughout college, Yale was where he got the training he needed and it ended up being one of the best career decisions he could have made. “I learned how to act at Yale. I cannot overemphasize what Yale gave me as an artist. Forget about the doors it opened professionally; artistically it was one of the most profound experiences of my life.” Reddick got his first agent and roles thanks to Yale, but it was his appearance on the HBO series Oz as Detective John Basil that allowed him to flex his muscles as a serious actor. Reddick established himself with that recurring role. Since then, Reddick has assumed many intense, serious roles that explore the darker side of the psyche. His piercing eyes and lean stature emit a type of subdued intensity that audiences appreciate. From his commanding performance on the HBO series The Wire as Lt. Daniels to the ominous character of Matthew Abaddon on Lost to Phillip Broyles, the head of a special government agency on Fringe to his role as Mariah Carey’s controlling husband in the upcoming film Tennessee – only a
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few of the projects on his extensive resume – audiences have grown to appreciate the way Reddick delivers. But why the serious roles? “Unless comedy’s your thing, I think actors tend to love that dark stuff. I believe with a lot of creative artists, there’s a fascination with the dark side of life and themselves. It’s a way of, on a personal level, wrestling with your own demons, and on an artistic level, it’s more interesting,” Reddick says. Reddick describes himself as a true Gemini, mentioning the Gemini personality trait of appearing to be one thing, “but also very much something else,” he says. “I think as a personality, my persona is pretty easygoing, mild mannered, wouldn’t-necessarily-notice-me-on-the-street kind of guy, but I’m hypersensitive, I’m a pretty nice guy, and I think it’s true that with a lot of nice people – this is going to sound funny,” he stops and laughs, “there’s a lot of repressed rage, which I can place into a lot of my roles.” But don’t take him too seriously. He’s been known to make a few crank calls to cast mates, as well as to his kids. However, his best prank had to be one that dates back to high school, when he attended the Friends School in Baltimore, Maryland. “I don’t know if I should even talk about this,” he says, laughing. “It was April Fools’ Day of my senior year. I went to this little private high school. People left their lockers open a lot, so I took a condom and filled it full of Ivory Liquid, tied a string around it, laid the condom on the top shelf of my friend’s locker [and] taped the string to inside the door. I waited all day long for her to open her locker, and finally, I’m in the quad and I hear from the second floor, ‘That’s disgusting!’” Reddick the actor and epic prankster has since come back to his musical roots. His music career had taken a hiatus when he began acting. Then about seven years ago, Reddick recalls that his daughter, who is now 20, heard him singing songs around the house that he had written in his early 20s, and she was the one who encouraged him to start again. “Music is a part of me,” he says, although he admits he isn’t one of those musicians who constantly have music and songwriting on the mind. “What I’m most into is songs. There’s something about words; I love lyrics.” Reddick says he’s learned how to approach lyric and song writing by listening to Sting. What began as a songwriting demo morphed into an album. Once Reddick started recording, he appreciated the sense of control he could have over the music. “As an actor, no matter how great the roles are, in a lot of ways you’re still a glorified employee. I feel like I don’t really have the constitution to be a producer, and I have neither the inclination nor the talent to be a director or a writer, but as a songwriter, I can do that,” he says. Reddick hadn’t seriously considered making a real career
out of music. He jokes that the thought of performing turns his stomach (though he also says that’s a gross exaggeration), but now he is thinking about music becoming a part of his career again. “At the end of the day, it’s all about the music, not me being a music star.” Another aspect of his career Reddick hopes to be able to have more control over is the roles he chooses, which is why he started YNC films. “I realized I want to do the kind of films and roles I want to do. With The Wire, the way it’s grown worldwide by word of mouth shows me how hungry people are for really complex, socially relevant material, that this notion that you have to dumb everything down for something to have mass appeal is garbage, so I want to do those kinds of things,” he says. There are two projects he’s itching to do at the moment: one is the film version of Mark Mathabane's Kaffir Boy in the role of the father. “I have got to play that role,” he says. The other role is that of Bishop Desmond Tutu. As for stage acting, when he’s in his 50s, Reddick says, he’d love to do Man of La Mancha on Broadway. Regardless of what he chooses to do, Reddick will continue to deliver with the passion and intensity audiences have come to expect from him. “I never really think in terms of what I’d want my audience to know about me, because I think more in the terms of how I want them to see me as an artist, not as a personality. First and foremost, who I want to be is an artist.”
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Princess Yasmin Aga Khan Devoted To Making A Difference By Ilena Ryan
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rincess Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of actress Rita Hayworth, recalls how marvelous it was to grow up with Hollywood royalty as a mother. “It was wonderful. I was just in awe of my mother; she was a very warm, generous and loving mother and I was always amazed by her and her incredible talent. She loved to sing, she loved to dance, she loved the world of movies and theater—that was her passion, and I admired her greatly,” Yasmin says. After fond years spent in a devoted relationship, life took a dramatic change both for Yasmin and Rita in 1981 when Rita was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a disease that ultimately caused Yasmin to step up and join the efforts to raise public awareness and funding for disease research with the Alzheimer’s Association. At the time of her mother’s diagnosis, however, neither Yasmin nor Rita knew what was wrong, except, Yasmin remembers, both women were very conscious that Rita was ill. While the year 1981 shed some light on her mother’s illness, it did not change the effects the disease had on both Rita and Yasmin. Yasmin took on the role of her mother’s caregiver, moving her from California into a New York apartment next to her own. With the assistance of nursing care, Yasmin tended to her mother and experienced firsthand Rita’s mental degradation as it went from mild to worse. “It was a slow progression,” she says. “There was confusion, disorientation, loss of recent memory, but her long-term memory reaching out to the past – she was quite clear on that, remembering Fred Astaire and the movies, Gilda [or] You Were Never Lovelier. She had clear memory on that. It developed into great difficulty and frustration for both of us,” Yasmin says, recalling moments when her mother would look at her and ask, “Who are you?” Yasmin was grateful to be able to turn to the Alzheimer’s Association, started by Jerome Stone in 1979 as a type of “mom and pop” organization. Her personal experience that has kept her devoted to the cause. “I just think back to the years of stress and worry about my mother and her condition, not knowing what it was or what to do and trying to care for her while she was still functional. There was nothing really I could do,” she says. “When the disease progressed and she was so confused, I could really step in to help her and take care of her, but there were years of frustration and worry and pain on my part because I knew there was something wrong, she knew there was something wrong, but really didn’t want to deal with it.” The Alzheimer’s Association provided comfort and support when Yasmin needed it most. Through talking to others who were experiencing similar situations with their loved ones, Yasmin was able to gain a sense of relief in her life. “This small organization was there for me and I met wonderful, incredible friends, people from all over the country who were dealing with
the same problem that I was. We could share and communicate and go through it together,” she says. Yasmin continues to work with the Alzheimer’s Association, which she has seen grow tremendously. She and Jerome Stone launched Alzheimer’s Disease International in 1984, an organization which now involves 72 countries. While she’s happy with the increase in public awareness as well as federal funding, Yasmin says, “Of course we still need more federal funding to research the cause of the disease.” The association spends a lot of time in Washington, D.C., lobbying for funds for Alzheimer’s research. Yasmin spends her days emailing and making phone calls when she’s not spending time golfing or skiing. “That’s why I live here in the mountains. It’s wonderful. I’m able to get out and exercise [and] continue to work throughout the day at different times,” Yasmin says. “I don’t sit in an office all day, but it’s on my mind all the time. I carry it with me.” Right now, Yasmin is busy planning the Rita Hayworth Gala in both Chicago and New York City. The Chicago event will take place on Mother’s Day, as it does every year, and the NYC event, which is taking on its 26th year, will be held in October. Yasmin founded the galas and remains chair of the events. It’s her devotion to the association that has earned Yasmin the 2008 Yellow Rose Award from the Friendship Circle Luncheon Committee of the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills, New York. In May, Yasmin will be honored for her enormous contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Disease International. Understanding the detrimental effects of the disease after firsthand experience, Yasmin stresses the importance of day programs for patients, such as the Friendship Circle, a social adult day program that provides services to patients in need. “The Sid Jacobson JCC is a phenomenal center and has something that we did not have when my mother was diagnosed – a facility and programs to help the family members who are caring for their loved ones,” Yasmin says. “Often the husband, wife or children are working, and it’s an enormous strain on the caregiver.” A large part of Yasmin’s work is raising public awareness, and she emphasizes that the disease isn’t just for the elderly – Rita was diagnosed in her 50s and Yasmin has met patients as young as 40. She insists that families afflicted by the disease need to keep in mind that there is support. While there isn’t a cure yet, many of the medicines now available slow the process. “Those medicines weren’t available in my mother’s day, but changes in the last 20 years have been tremendous. Today, one of the biggest breakthroughs is that Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed 95 percent of the time. And we now have many medicines available, day-care centers, and 800 numbers where caregivers can get practical advice and help. It is not a helpless www.boulevardli.com
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But worry will not stop Yasmin from continuing her devotion to her work. “It’s my life’s project,” she says. “I just continue along until hopefully we will find the answers to eradicate this disease.” Further information can be found at www.alz.org (Alzheimer’s Association) and www.alz.co.uk (Alzheimer’s Disease International).
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Riki Lindhome The Journey
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Her dreams became reality when she was given the chance to perform in a Tim Robbins play, which grew from an audience of 20 to 300 by the time the show was done touring. Not only did the show boost Lindhome’s career confidence, but, she says, the show provided one of the best moments of her career thus far – meeting Clint Eastwood. “That was pretty surreal,” she recalls. “That was one of those ‘I can’t believe this is my life’ moments.” Lindhome’s celebrity encounter would also lead to career opportunities. She was cast in Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby, a role for which she was later berated by a cab driver for being a bad sister. “He was telling me I was a really mean girl and I should be ashamed and I thought, ‘Oh my goodness,’” she remembers with a laugh. She was later cast in another Eastwood film, Changeling, where she worked onscreen with Angelina Jolie. Though Lindhome is living her dream, she’s had setbacks in the industry. “The way I look has been a big hurdle,” she says. “I’m sort of an in-the-middle thing where people don’t know where to put me. I have the personality of a character actor and my looks are somewhere in-between.” Though her “in-the-middle” looks caused initial difficultly in booking roles, she says she never stressed over her appearance because “There’s not really anything I can do about it. I like how I look. The only thing I could do was work on my acting, hoping someday someone would say ‘She’s exactly what we’re looking for,’” she says. Despite casting difficulties, her looks have also helped her career, preventing typecasting, a fate of many other actors she knows. “I’ve gotten to play dumb blondes and serial killers. I’ve gotten to play white trash and very highbrow,” she says. When she’s not acting, she’s either doing “a whole lotta nothing,” she says, or spending time with friends, writing her own shorts and screenplays, and playing in her band, Garfunkel and Oates with actress Kate Micucci (Scrubs). What started off as a “fun thing to entertain friends,” Lindhome says, has turned into an actual music career. “At first it was kind of a lark, but as we’ve gone along, the response has been more than any of us could have expected. We’ve started to take it more seriously. Before, we didn’t rehearse, and now we’re putting heart into it,” Lindhome says, describing her sound as “part acoustic folk, part comedy, and part pure sugar.” Regardless of what project she’s undertaking, one thing remains the same for Lindhome: a sense of gratitude. “It’s ridiculous to make a living doing crazy amazing remakes of Wes Craven films and silly music,” she says. “It’s just beyond anything I thought would ever happen. I feel really lucky.”
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At the Nassau County Museum of Art Museum Ball to Honor Constance Schwartz The 2009 Nassau County Museum of Art Ball, to be held on Saturday, June 13, celebrates the growth of NCMA over the past 20 years under the artistic leadership of Constance Schwartz. This year, the ball is chaired by Sharon Cullen Schechter, with Karen Bonheim, Corrine Paston and Joan McNaughton serving as vice chairs. Auction committee chairs are Angela Susan Anton and Gayle Finkelman-Cohen. Michael Keenan of Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo and Company is chairman of the journal committee. The annual museum ball, featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing under the stars and live and silent auctions, is regarded as one of the high points of the North Shore social calendar. To find out more or to receive an invitation, call 516-484-9338, ext. 19.
Exhibitions Main Galleries
Facing Destiny: Children in European Portraiture (1500 - 1900)
Second Floor Galleries
Winslow Homer: Illustrating America
Contemporary Gallery
Cathy McClure: Menagerie; Circus & Robotic Animals
Library Gallery
Andy Warhol Silk Screens
Ridder MiniArt Museum for Children Babar’s Museum of Art features artwork based on Laurent De Brunhoff’s versions of famed artworks by such masters as van Gogh, Picasso, Rousseau and Cézanne.
Exhibition Tea & Tour
Wednesday, April 29, 2:30 p.m. Private Tea & Tour offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the museum’s current exhibitions followed by tea, sandwiches, scones and sweets in the Café Musée. Space is limited; reserve early. Admission is $45 (museum members, $35) and includes admission to the museum. Reservations required.
Lectures What Makes A Masterpiece?
Sunday, May 3, 4 p.m. Charles A. Riley II, PhD, one of the museum’s most popular and engaging guest lecturers, presents a multimedia, multidisciplinary examination of how the term masterpiece can and should be used. He builds his talk around works currently on view at the museum: Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso and others in Long Island Collects and Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, George Innes and others in Poetic Journey: Hudson River Paintings from the Grey Collection. Admission is $20 (museum members, $10) and includes admission to the museum. Reservations required.
Winslow Homer: American Original
Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m.
Events Family Sunday at the Museum
Sundays, April 19 and 26; May 3, 10, 17 and 24 Each Sunday the museum offers a 1 p.m. docent-led family walkthrough of the exhibition and supervised art activities beginning at 1:30 p.m.
An American Girl Fashion Show April 24, 25 and 26
American Girl dolls come to life as child models dress in the company’s clothing designs. The events will be held at Abilities Inc.! on I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. For information or reservations, call 516-484-9338, ext. 16 or email nperau@nassaumuseum. com.
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Chief Curator Franklin Hill Perrell looks at areas that illustrate qualities of American art while asserting new original approaches conveyed in the works on exhibition in Winslow Homer: Illustrating America. Admission is $20 (museum members, $10) and includes admission to the museum. Reser-
Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor. Call 516-484-9337 or visit nassaumuseum.com for information on current exhibitions, events and fees, days, times and directions.
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Dearest Jane‌ Love L: Love Letters from Habana Oyster Bay Historical Society Presentation Patio in Gonzales
Jane Bush and Luis Francke
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hrough April 26 at the Earle-Wightman House, the Oyster Bay Historical Society is presenting Dearest Jane‌Love L, a collection of love letters from Luis Francke to his beloved Jane Bush. After their marriage in 1911, the couple moved to the Brookville estate Glenby, which Luis built for his new bride and which still stands today. Luis operated a sugar plantation in Cuba and during his many absences due to business, Jane designed a garden on the estate and pursued her passion for bird watching. A woman ahead of her time, Jane Bush Francke became extensively involved with the Garden Club of America and with the early development of the American conservation movement. The Jane Bush Francke Bird Sanctuary on the grounds of her former estate still serves as a legacy to her commitment to open space throughout the country and on Long Island. The property that serves as the Jane Bush Francke Sanctuary is cared for by the North Country Garden Club. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, call 516-922-5032 or 516-922-6840.
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Events at Tilles Center
for the Performing Arts APRIL
$90, $70, $50 (seniors: $87, $67, $47)
Performance PLUS! Event
April 24, 6:45 p.m., Hillwood Recital Hall, $5 Representative of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Music Dhamaka 2009: Pop/Hip Hop/World Music
Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Jazzy B., Miss Pooja, Geeta Zaildar, Amrinder Gill, Manpreet Kainth $100, $70, $50
National Philharmonic of Russia
Vladimir Spivakov
Performance PLUS! Event
Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m. Vladimir Spivakov, conductor; Mikhail Simonyan, violin Liadov: The Enchanted Lake Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Prokofiev: Four pieces from Romeo and Juliet Suite $90, $70, $50 (seniors: $87, $67, $47)
6:45 p.m., Hillwood Recital Hall, $5 Dr. Harlow Robinson, Matthews Distinguished University Professor, Northeastern University
C.W. Post Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Dance for the Family
Saturday, April 25, 3 p.m. $75, $60, $40 (seniors: $72, $57, $37)
MAY Cabaret with Andrea Marcovicci
Friday, May 1, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Hillwood Recital Hall 7:30 p.m.: $45; 9:30 p.m.: $35
Yo-Yo Ma
Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. A benefit for Tilles Center’s Yo-Yo Ma Endowment Fund $250, $125, $75, $50 (seniors, $122, $72, $47)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Theatrical Performance Sunday, May 3, 7 p.m. $65, $54, $42 (seniors, $62, $51, $39)
Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m. James McRoy, conductor; Justan Dakes, assistant conductor; Simon MacVicar, associate conductor $10 (students/seniors: $8) at performance only; general admission
United States Air Force Band
Long Island Philharmonic: Watts Plays Beethoven’s Emperor
Friday, May 8, 8 p.m. Julia Fischer, violin; Milana Chernyavskaya, piano Mozart: Sonata in C minor Prokofiev: Sonata in F minor Beethoven: Sonata No. 8 Martinu: Sonata No. 3 $90, $70, $50 (seniors, $87, $67, $47)
Sunday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. David Stewart Wiley, conductor and music director; André Watts, piano Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 Scottish Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 Emperor $68, $50, $38 (seniors: $61.50, $45, $34.20)
C.W. Post Orchestra
Monday, April 27, 8:15 p.m. Maureen Hynes, conductor Mendelssohn, Strommen, Copland, Dvořák $10 (students/seniors: $8) at performance only; general admission
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Classical Music
Performance PLUS! Event
6:45 p.m., Hillwood Recital Hall, $5 Dale Stuckenbruck, professor, violin studies and assistant director, C.W. Post Chamber Music Festival, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University
Children’s Theater: ArtsPower and Madeline and the Bad Hat
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hillwood Recital Hall Ages 3 and above $20; sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings and NIC Holding Corp.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 50: A Golden Anniversary Celebration Friday, April 24, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. Judith Jamison, artistic director; Masazumi Chaya, associate artistic director
Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m. Free; sponsored by Chris and Jack Bransfield
Alvin Ailey Dancer
Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or tillescenter. org, in person at Tilles Center’s box office or by telephone at 516299-3100 or 212-307-4100. For additional information, call 516299-3100 or visit tillescenter.org. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is located on the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville.
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Tuning in With WLIW21 New York Public Television
We Shall Remain: American Experience Thursdays at 9 p.m. beginning April 16 Benjamin Bratt narrates this groundbreaking miniseries documenting 300 years of history from the perspective of Native Americans. The program challenges the two-dimensional stereotypes of American Indians as ferocious warriors or peaceable lovers of the land.
Ani DiFranco performing at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA on May 29, 2008. Photo by Erika Goldring
Live from the Artists Den Saturdays at 10 p.m. Extraordinary musicians in extraordinary venues. April brings new performances from singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art museum in the United States; indie band The Hold Steady at a former bank now designated an NYC landmark; singer/songwriter Patty Griffin at Angel Orensanz Center in Manhattan; and Oscar winners The Swell Season at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel in Seattle. May artists include KT Tunstall, Crowded House and Josh Ritter. Video and more at www.wnet.org/artistsden.
Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work Saturdays at 8 p.m. through May 9 Queen Elizabeth II grants exclusive access to filmmakers for a six-part miniseries that offers viewers an unprecedented look at the daily lives of members of the modern British royal family as they work and live at Buckingham Palace, perform official visits at home and abroad and meet with people from all walks of life in the performance of their royal duties.
NOVA - Doctors' Diaries Wednesday, April 15 at 9 p.m. NOVA documents the trials and tribulations of seven doctors from their first day at Harvard Medical School as they struggle to balance time at work and at home. Included are candid in-depth interviews. In this special two-hour program, NOVA checks in one last time to get an update on the kind of doctors – and people - they have become.
Re-enactment of meeting of Wampanoag tribesmen and a settler. Photo by Webb Chappelle
Legacy of War Sunday, May 3 at 10 p.m. Sixty years after he covered the aftermath of World War II, Walter Cronkite returns to key European locations to recall his dispatches from London, Nuremberg and Berlin. Tracing the complex and changing relationship between the United States and England, Cronkite explores the dramatic shifts of the Cold War from the end of World War II to the present.
Cry for Help Wednesday, May 6 at 10 p.m. A new PBS special provides a rare and important look at mental illness among young adults through first-person stories from adolescents who are confronting depression, anxiety and mental illness.
Shoreline Sonata - A Long Island Love Story Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. WLIW21's new local production is a dream-like tribute to Long Island's beautiful shorelines and the way in which humans inhabit this watery world. A purely artistic tribute to shorelines, the program features excerpts from poetry and prose combined with on-location performances of classical music. www.boulevardli.com
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Around The Town
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Uniting Against Lung Cancer to Host Family Kite Fly on Overlook Beach
Family Kite Fly on Coopers Beach to Benefit Joan’s Legacy
Kites for a Cure, a family kite fly to raise awareness for lung cancer research will be held at Overlook Beach in Babylon on Saturday, May 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is being hosted by Uniting Against Lung Cancer, one of the leading sources of funding for lung cancer research in the country. Kites and snacks will be available for a $25 donation in advance or at the event. Guests may decorate their kites with pictures or memorial messages at Babylon’s inaugural May kite fly. To RSVP or for further information, call 212-627-5500 or visit www.UnitingAgainstLungCancer.org.
The third annual Kites for a Cure, a family kite fly benefit on Coopers Beach in Southampton to raise money for lung cancer research, will take place on Saturday, May 23 (rain date Sunday, May 24) from 4 to 6 p.m. Kites and snacks will be available.The event is hosted by Joan’s Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer. Guests may decorate their kites on-site with drawings or memorial messages. A $25 donation is requested in advance or at the event. To RSVP or learn more about Joan’s Legacy, call 212-627-5500 or visit www.joanslegacy.org.
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Old Westbury Gardens
Celebrates 50 Years April 18-19
Dog Days Bring your leashed dog for an invigorating walk and healthy exercise in designated garden areas.
April 25
Taste of Spring, 6 to 9 p.m. New and returning members of Old Westbury Gardens will sample appetizers, entrees, desserts and wines provided by some of Long Island’s finest restaurants, caterers and wineries on the beautiful South Terrace of Westbury House. $25 per ticket, plus yearly Old Westbury Gardens membership dues at the level of your choice.
April 26
Arbor Day, 1 p.m. Join family and friends who have contributed to tree funds in memory of loved ones for early afternoon ceremonies as new trees are dedicated. Books in the Ballroom, 3 p.m. Cynthia Zaitzevsky, architecture historian and author of the new book Long Island Landscapes and the Women Who Designed Them, will present a talk and book-signing.
May 1-3
Plant Sale Purchase select annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens’ signature varieties. Gardens’ horticulturist and Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County master gardeners
will be on hand to help with selections, answer questions and provide dry soil testing.
May 16
Poetica Musica Chopin Soiree Artists include cellist Eugene Moye, soprano Eleanor Valkenburg, pianist The Primrose Path in May Maria Antonia Garcia and flutist Barry Crawford. Registration is required. Cost is $25, which includes admission to the house and grounds and a meetthe-artists dessert reception in the West Porch after the concert.
May 30
Gardeners’ Fair The Gardeners’ Fair, a wonderful dinner, dance and auction benefiting Old Westbury Gardens, is one of OWG’s most important fundraising events. This year’s theme is Flower Power. For tickets, underwriting opportunities or more information, contact Kristen Bradley at 516-333-0048, ext. 308, or kbradley@oldwestburygardens.org. Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury 516-333-0048 www.oldwestburygardens.org
Friendship Circle Luncheon to Honor Princess Yasmin
Aga Kahn And Natalie Morales
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id Jacobson JCC is holding its sixth annual Friendship Circle Luncheon on Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. at The Garden City Hotel. The luncheon honors Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, daughter of Rita Hayworth and recipient of the 2008 Yellow Rose Award. Princess Aga Khan is president of Alzheimer’s Disease International and an honorary vice chair of the Alzheimer’s Association. Natalie Morales, co-anchor and Today Show national correspondent will receive the Friendship Circle Luncheon Communications Service Award. Ms. Morales is a Celebrity Champion for the Alzheimer’s Association campaign. Her mother-in-law suffers from
young onset Alzheimer’s disease. The Tikkun Olam Award will be presented to Debra Sutton, a founding member of the Friendship Circle luncheon committee and co-chair of the Yellow Rose Society. The Friendship Circle is a social adult day program that provides services for those who are functionally or memory impaired as a result of aging, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or other related conditions. This year’s luncheon also benefits the Fay J. Lindner Let’s Do Lunch program, the first-of-itskind day program for individuals with Young Onset Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. A fashion show courtesy of Americana Manhasset with fashions by MaxMara will highlight the luncheon. For more information on sponsorships, tickets or journal ads, contact Jeannie Cardali at 516-484-1545, ext. 141. www.boulevardli.com
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Around The Town
Help Turn Pain Into Laughter
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to Host Robert Klein at Spring Fundraiser
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he Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Long Island Chapter, will host its spring fundraising event, Laugh Till It STOPS Hurting, on June 12 at the Garden City Hotel. The event will feature legendary comedian and actor Robert Klein. star of TV, stage, screen and recording. Mr. Klein, a lifelong New Yorker, resides in Westchester and New York City. A lavish cocktail buffet and elaborate dessert buffet will precede and follow the performance. This event is the chapter’s primary fundraiser and is supported by underwriting opportunities, a commemorative journal and leadership packages, which include journal ads and VIP tables. Individual tables and seats are also available. For more information on becoming a sponsor or receiving an invitation, contact Susan Gomberg at the chapter office at 516-222-5530.
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The GoodFella of Comedy Is Back!
Tony Darrow
Tony Darrow, the GoodFella of Comedy, will be appearing with Louie “Scoops� Vanaria from A Bronx Tale at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street, New York on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, April 30 at 9 p.m. and Thursdays, May 7, 14 and 21 at 9 p.m. Admission is $45 for orchestra seats and $35 for balcony (plus a two-drink minimum). Producer is Paul Borghese; associate producers are Anne Marie Principe and Jennifer Alpert; promotional producers are Angela Susan Anton and Michelle Lovane. For further information visit www.smarttix.com or call 212-8684444. www.boulevardli.com
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Lifestyles
Healing Hearts
One Child at a Time By Jason Feinberg
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is father had a dream, a dream of not only all people being seen as equals, but a dream of people helping people in need. Continuing to fulfill his father’s dream, Martin Luther King III and the Realizing the Dream Organization, along with actor/ musician LL Cool J, recently presented the prestigious Champion of Hope Award to Jamie Mazzei, who had been nominated by Jake Lader, an honor student at Syosset High School. The award was the culmination of an amazing humanitarian feat Jamie and his wife Violet accomplished on an eye-opening and life-altering trip and experience. Jamie Mazzei of the famed nuBest salon and spa in Manhasset. Last October, he and Violet set out to Uganda with the Gift of Life International organization to do just that – give the gift of life. The seed had been planted long ago and grew stronger over the years before it finally became a reality that Jamie could put together. “I always felt fortunate and wanted to do something. I was watching those infomercials late one night, the ones where you see all the children and problems in Africa and I kept switching channels and I started watching a motivational speaker talking about giving back. He was talking about how he got a kid out of being kidnapped to become a child soldier, and now the kid wanted to give back and build wells. ‘That’s it,’ I said. ‘I’m going to build wells.’” Jamie did his research and found that a well cost $5,000 to build. So he contacted some friends to go in on the project and they decided they would go to Africa and make a documentary in order to come back and raise enough money to build 10 wells. While attending a dinner for the Gift of Life International, Jamie decided to ask for guidance from Robbie Dono, the organization’s chairman. As it turned out, the organization was planning its own documentary and Dono asked Jamie if he would be interested in going with them to Uganda for the Gift of Life’s 10,000th miracle. The mission would screen 300 children with congenital heart defects who were in need of life-saving surgery and save one of those lives. Jamie and Violet’s journey seemed like something out of
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Photos provided by Jamie Mazzei a movie. After a stopover in Amsterdam where their flight was delayed due to a terrorist bomb scare, they arrived in Kampala. Having landed at night in a country with few-to-no streetlights, it soon seemed more like a covert operation than a humanitarian mission. The scenario changed as the sun revealed what Jamie could only describe as a makeshift city. “I felt very out of place and very far from home, ” he said. Detached from the Western world and far from his comfort zone, he knew that blending in was not an option. It was then they noticed a parade marching down the street, sponsored by the hospital they were visiting, and before they knew it, they were whisked up. The feelings of being an outcast just moments before were transformed into those of a hero’s welcome. Jamie laughed as he recalled what happened at the end of the parade. “The hospital staff would speak to the crowd about keeping your heart healthy, then they would hand out food in brown paper bags and you could see the oil dripping off the bottom … and we were there to screen people because of heart problems.”
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As word spread of the screenings, families came from all over to have their children, and in some cases children who weren’t theirs, tested. Statistically, one in every 100 children has a heart defect, making it the No. 1 congenital birth defect in the world. “What made this tough was in some cases to have to tell a parent that their child had a problem and they would not be selected for treatment. And yet they were happy because they at least knew there was a problem,” said Jamie. It was soon decided that the Gift of Life’s 10,000th recipient would be a boy named Jonathan. Jonathan had a hole in his heart, a hole that Jamie describes as about the size of a baby’s fist, inside a heart that grew to the size of a volleyball. Left untreated, Jonathan might not have lived past his mid-20s. The family lived in an urban area, Shantytown, with corrugated steel roofs, pieces of plywood nailed together that formed some sort of cubist artwork, dirt roads, and a real lack of sanitary conditions. Jamie quickly took out his video camera as the local children peeked at the stranger from around the corners. “I turned the viewfinder around so the kids could see themselves. I would run back and they would run after me and laugh. I went through a hole in a fence and then felt a stick poke me in the back and I was looking at the children – stopped, staring at me, with terrified looks on their faces.” It wasn’t a stick that had poked him. Jamie had wandered onto a military installation and was being held at gunpoint by a Ugandan soldier. “In the United States you would have been shot filming a military installation,” said a very intimidating man, to which Jamie politely said, “True, but in the U.S., I would never have been able to get this close. There was nothing indicating to me that I was on a military base.” At headquarters, Jamie explained why he was there and was told by a woman that, “It’s good that you are here to help, but all of Uganda needs help.” It was a statement that was all too true and would make Jamie wonder if this mission would even help in the long run. After reviewing the video, and quickly deleting everything, the soldiers released Jamie. In 1975, the Gift of Life helped its first child, Grace Agwaru. Twenty-two years later, Grace now serves as an ambassador for the foundation and would travel with Jonathan back to the U.S. for his operation. The drive to pick up Grace, however, would become an adventure in itself. About two hours into the trip, the van broke down. Jamie recalled, “We were literally in the middle of nowhere. I just had that feeling like I did not want to be there. All of a sudden people came out of nowhere and started breaking off branches from trees and tossing them into the road on either side of the van.” This was the Uganda system of road flares, and payment for fixing the van was gas siphoned from the tank. After meeting
Grace and getting a warm reception, it was off to the U.S., although they would find that the Ugandan customs officers were not eager to allow their citizens to leave. Once in the U.S., both Jonathan and his mother, Joyce, were awestruck at how new everything looked. On Oct. 8, 2008 Jonathan was admitted to Montefiore Children's Hospital where Dr. Sam Weinstein took a piece of the sac surrounding his heart and repaired the hole. In only a few days, Jonathan was up and acting like a kid again, now without the health restrictions that had minimized his activity. Mom and son lived with the Mazzeis for six weeks while Jonathan recuperated. They visited the Empire State Building, had the red carpet rolled out at FAO Schwartz, saw the ocean for the first time, and Jonathan had a chance to be Batman for Halloween, a concept with which he was not familiar, but quickly adapted to. Six weeks came and went quickly and Jonathan and Joyce prepared to go back home. Thinking about the conditions that they were returning to, Jamie stepped up once again and rented the family a beautiful home. As Jonathan later wrote, “It’s nice to be able to do my homework without dust covering everything.” Today Jonathan is more active than ever, playing soccer and living the life a child should live. He even has the only Nintendo DS in town, something Jamie jokes he’s not sure Joyce approves of. For Jamie and Violet Mazzei, the mission helped put life in perspective. They had helped to save a life and to make that life infinitely better. They plan to continue to support the Gift of Life and hope to sponsor another child. As Jamie put it, “This is just the beginning; our hearts are in this program.” Yes, Jamie, but it is Violet and you who have captured our hearts.
Grace, Violet, Jonathan and Jamie
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Lifestyles
Peter Tilles Announces New Museum Building at Gala Benefactors Dinner
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he glamorous 1930s supper club setting for Nassau County Museum of Art’s annual Benefactors Dinner contrasted with the ambitious 21st-century agenda set out by the evening’s honoree, Peter Tilles, who shared plans for a new and expanded building, one that would enable the museum to assume its place among world-class fine arts institutions. Plans are for Mojo Stumer Associates to design and expand the current exhibition space in the Arnold and Joan Saltzman Fine Arts Building. In addition, the expanded museum will have a state-of-theart auditorium and an indoor/outdoor café and expanded gift shop. “We want the museum to realize its full potential. If I didn’t think it possible, I would not be here,” said Mr. Tilles, who currently serves as the president of the museum’s board of directors.
Peter and Dori Tilles of Matinecock with their children Jason and Brenda Wilensky and Randy and Diana Plotnitzky.
Honoree Peter Tilles with Angela Susan Anton of Anton Publications.
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Museum director, Constance Schwartz, introduces Peter Tilles.
Co-chairs of the dinner committee Dori Tilles, Sharon Cullen Schechter, Joan MacNaughton and Arlene Levine with honoree Peter Tilles.
Tracey and Jonathan Serko.
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Please join us as we celebrate the
DINNER COMMITTEE Angela S. Anton Anton Community Newspapers
50th ANNIVERSARy OF NASSAU COMMUNITy COLLEGE HONORING
Marian Conway Roslyn Savings Foundation John R. Durso Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Gabriel Haim Rallye BMW Arthur M. Katz ‘73 Knockout Pest Control James Large, Jr. NCC Board of Trustees John LeBoutillier NCC Board of Trustees Pat Lupino Nassau Community College
Jack Bransfield
James D’Addario ‘69
CEO, D’Addario & Company Inc. President, Roslyn Savings Bank; Division of NY Community Bancorp, Inc. & President, Roslyn Savings Foundation
Janet D’Addario
‘69
President of the Board, Providence House; Board Member, L.I. Cares
Ray McGale Barnes & Noble College Booksellers Brian T. Muellers NCC Board of Trustees Rob Quadrino Castlereagh Printcraft Owen Smith Milleridge Inn Victor A. Triolo ‘71 Castlereagh Printcraft NCC FOUNDATION BOARD Mary A. Adams NCC Board of Trustees Azad K. Anand, M.D. Long Island Diagnostic Imaging Centers
Paul Fleishman Vice President, Public Affairs, Newsday
Corrine Paston ‘68 Community Leader
Gala Reception
Angela S. Anton Anton Community Newspapers Thomas Cavallaro, C.P.A. ‘84 The New York Times Jeffrey M. Clark Cablevision Systems Corporation Dr. Sean A. Fanelli Nassau Community College
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Lifestyles
Guardian Brain Foundation Annual Butterfly Ball
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he Red Carpet was the theme of the Guardian Brain Foundation’s sixth annual Butterfly Ball held at The Carltun in memory of children who have died from brain-related illnesses or injuries. Honorees were Anthony A. Capetola, president and principal owner of The Carltun; the children of the foundation, who are survivors of brain tumors or injuries, or whose parents have suffered with a brain tumor; and volunteers who have dedicated their time and talent. A highlight of the evening was a video of students of the Martin Avenue Elementary School in Bellmore, who took the Guardian Brain symbol of the monarch butterfly, created a song, and dedicated an evening get-together at the school. The students cared for caterpillars and released them in the spring as butterflies in remembrance of Erin Getzler. Introductory remarks were made by Mike and Mary Pallotta. Ms. Pallotta organized the Brainstorming Long Island conference in September where specialists presented the most recent treatment procedures, medications, research in brain tumors plus practical guides for emotional well-being and beneficial dietary habits. Dr. Elliot J. Pellman, a medical advisor to the Guardian Brain Foundation, congratulated the foundation on the work it has been doing with hyperbaric treatments, support groups and dissemination of information for the last six years.
Angela Susan Anton; Dr. Max Gomez, emcee and Dr. Barbara Capozzi
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aynham Hall Museum, home of America’s first documented Valentine, celebrated its historic legacy with a themed benefit, A Midwinter Night’s Valentine’s Party, to raise funds for the museum’s many endeavors. The enchanting affair was held at the home of Maureen and Mickey Brennan in Oyster Bay. Guests enjoyed live and silent auctions and sipped a cocktail designed expressly for the occasion and named Love Potion No. 9.
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t a reception held on Feb. 1 at the Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park, 12 founders of 10 nonprofit agencies and one lifetime achiever were formally inducted into the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame. The Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame celebrates the humanitarian spirit of volunteer founders of nonprofit organizations whose vision, dedication and drive addressed a community need and began a legacy of service to improve the quality of life for Long Islanders. An award for Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism is also presented to an individual who has made a significant impact on the lives of others through a commitment of citizenship, community service and philanthropy. Emcee David Weiss, WLNY Channel 55 weather personality, presents a citation from Nassau County Legislator Jeffrey Toback to Nina Eaton, founder, UCP Suffolk.
Lessing’s Honored at American Culinary Excellence Gala
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he American Culinary Federation Long Island Chapter (ACFLI) recently presented Lessing’s with the Culinary Excellence Award, presented each year to a Long Island company that promotes culinary professionalism in every aspect of their business. Lessing’s received the award in recognition of the outstanding contributions that the company continues to make not only in the food service industry, but in helping Long Island’s businesses, individuals and communities. The region’s top food industry leaders, chefs and restaurant professionals attended the event, held at The Fox Hollow in Woodbury. In addition, ACFLI presented awards in a number of different categories within the culinary field including Chef of the Year, which was awarded to Andrew Whitcomb, executive chef of Whitsons Culinary Group.
Gerard Molloy, CEPC, Viking Culinary School and Nancy Kombert, CEC, CSCE. Both were recipients of the ACFLI Presidential Medallions.
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Lifestyles
American Heart Association’s 8th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon A Great Success
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ong Island, NY – February 22, 2009 - More than 800 people from across Long Island joined a “movement” on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by attending the hugely successful American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon at The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement encouraged everyone in attendance to love their hearts, take charge of their cardiovascular health and share the life-altering and life-saving information of the day with women they know. The color red was everywhere, from women’s suits to men’s ties. This year’s 8th Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon honorees were Dr. Kevin Marzo, chief of cardiology at WinthropUniversity Hospital, Merryl Siegel, MPA, executive director of the North Shore- Long Island Jewish Home Care Network and Cindy McLoughlin, CPA, partner, BDO Seidman, LLP. They were honored for their continued support for the American Heart Association on Long Island. The Go Red for Women Luncheon raises money for the Go Red for Women movement and is supported by national sponsors, Macy’s and Merck. The Luncheon was chaired by Martha Stark, senior vice president, Signature Bank. Lynn Berry, WNBC reporter, served as the emcee for the event, and the keynote health address was delivered by Amy Silverstein, survivor and author. “I am so
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proud to be a part of the Go Red for Women Luncheon and even prouder to help raise awareness about the Go Red for Women movement” said Martha Stark, luncheon chair. The networking portion of this year’s luncheon was the most successful to date. During this time, attendees were able to view and bid on silent auction items and purchase raffle tickets for the hundreds of fabulous prizes that were available. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 health threat facing women today. For Go Red For Women information and materials, call the American Heart Association at 1-888-MYHEART. For information about the American Heart Association’s Start!, Power To End Stroke and The Alliance for a Healthier Generation movements, contact 516-777-8447 or visit www. americanheart.org . Go Red for Women captures the energy, passion, and intelligence of women to work collectively to wipe out heart disease - the No. 1 killer of women. Since 2004, The American Heart Association has fostered Go Red to grow from a grassroots campaign into a vibrant national movement. Using the simple moniker "Love Your Heart," Go Red for Women aims to mobilize women, men, celebrities, health-care providers and politicians to embrace and elevate the cause of women and heart disease. For more information about Go Red for Women, please call 1-888-MYHEART (1-888-694-3278) or visit GoRedForWomen.org.
2009 American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon Committee
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Sid Jacobson JCC Auction
for Excellence Brings the Community Together
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he community once again rallied to show its support for Sid Jacobson JCC at the 14th Annual Auction for Excellence on Feb. 7. The auction raises money for the JCC’s programs for children, teens and adults with special needs, including individuals with young onset Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Funds are also used to develop new programs that meet the growing needs of the community. Guests enjoyed dinner and disco dancing and a silent and live auction. Elyse Luray of the PBS series History Detectives was the guest celebrity host and commentator of this year's live auction.
Jess Drabkin and Adam Haber
Amanda Feinsod, Renee Haber, Elyse Schuster, Lisa Rabinovich, Beverly Gelb, Dara Rubenstein, Tammy Rosenbaum and Tracy Levy
Doctors Eric and Marleen Donnenfeld
John Gutleber, Fran Gutleber, Beverly Gelb and Susan Bender
Jessica Garmise, Allison Fliegler and Odellia Fischer
Phil Rabinovich, Dara Rubenstein and Brian Rubenstein
Elyse Schuster
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Lifestyles
Crohn’s & Colitis Toast to Tomorrow
A Commitment to a Cure
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he George Washington Manor was the setting for the Fifth Annual Toast to Tomorrow hosted by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Long Island Chapter, to raise funds to support inflammatory bowel disease research. Honored for his advocacy on behalf of the Long Island Chapter, Jay Jacobs, executive director, the TLC Family of Camps and Democratic chairman of Nassau County, accepted the Community Champion, Friend and Advocate CCFA Award, presented by his friend and chapter board trustee, Howard Fensterman, managing partner, Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Greenberg, Formato and Einiger, LLP. Toast to Tomorrow was a dazzling tour-de-force of cuisine, wines, spirits and unique and luxurious auction items. Along with extraordinary food, nearly 400 guests were treated to a spectacular 10-foot-high ice bar courtesy of Ketel One Vodka and specialty bar of Johnnie Walker Single Malt Scotch, as well as an unusual, exotic Lucid Absinthe fountain. With his creative technique, auctioneer George Poll brought in an amazing $55,000 at the live auction. Thanks to generous underwriting by Diane and Barry Ganz, all ticket revenue was restricted to support IBD research.
George Poll, Nelson and Sandy DeMille, Angela Anton and Jay Jacobs
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Toast of Tomorrow benefactors Barry and Diane Ganz
Toast of Tomorrow committee members Lawrence Yudess, Bruce Rabiner, Michele Cooper and Elizabeth Bernstein at the Ketel One ice bar
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Historic Night of Hope Luncheon Le Cirque, NY March 4, 2009
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haron Bush, Margo Langenberg and Jean Shafiroff recently hosted a luncheon for 60 guests at Le Cirque restaurant in New York City to announce Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen's Historic Night of Hope at the new Yankee Stadium on April 25. Also announced was a gala dinner to welcome the Osteens to New York, which will be held on April 21 at the National Art Club in Gramercy Park. Dianne Bernhard will join Ms. Bush, Ms. Langenberg and Ms. Shafiroff in chairing the dinner. Tickets for dinner include seating at the Yankee Stadium event and are priced at $500, $750 and $1000. Junior tickets are priced at $350 (for those aged 30 and under). To purchase tickets and for more information, call 917-215-6646.
Debbie Bancroft and Bettina Zilkha
Jean Shafiroff, Sharon Bush and Margo Langenberger
Lyn Paulson and Georgette Mosbacher
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7th Annual Nightlife Awards
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he 7th annual Nightlife Awards, produced by Scott Siegel, for the best performers in cabaret, comedy and jazz took place at Town Hall in New York recently. Scott Siegel is also the creator and host of Broadway by the Year and Broadway Unplugged, both at Town Hall, and a columinist and critic for Talkin Broadway.com.
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Lifestyles
It Eats the Gas Guzzlers and It Runs on …
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Batteries?
V Innovations is set to unveil the new Invizio. As Doc Brown says, “This sucker is electrical!” Yes, electric – not a hybrid. This show-stopping, stunning American made sports car is designed to provide a thrilling driving experience. The 100 percent battery-powered supreme sports car can reach up to 170 mph and go from 0-60 in four seconds. The screamingfast dream ride has an expanded drive range up to 200 miles. The Invizio comes out next year but you can check it out at the 2009 NY Auto Show. Base price is $139,000.
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Long Island’s Film Window on the World! 423 Park Avenue, Huntington • 631-423-7611
www.CinemaArtsCentre.org
• Celebrating 35 Years in Huntington • Featuring the Finest in International and Independent Film, Revivals, Documentaries, Filmmakers and Stars In Person!
Benefit for LI School of the Americas Watch (LISOAM) Friday, April 3 at 7:30pm
SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS: AN INSIDER SPEAKS OUT Speaker: Father Roy Bourgeois, Founder & Director SOAW
Women’s HERSTORY Film Festival Sunday, April 5 at 2pm
THE GREATEST SILENCE: RAPE
IN THE
In Person: Filmmaker Lisa F. Jackson
CONGO
Sunday, April 5 at 4:30pm
COURTING JUSTICE
BLACK WOMEN IN POWER - FROM APARTHEID TO JUDGE In Person: Filmmaker Ruth Cowan Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30pm
TO SEE IF I’M SMILING
ISRAELI WOMEN SOLDIERS IN GAZA & THE WEST BANK SPEAK OUT Guest Speaker: Elik Elhanan, Combatants For Peace Thursday, April 16 at 7:15pm
THE SARI SOLDIERS
SIX WOMEN REVOLUTIONARIES: IN MAOIST & ROYAL NEPAL ARMIES In Person: Filmmaker Julie Bridgham Sunday, April 26 at 2pm
THE FEMINIST INITIATIVE
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE WORLD’S FIRST FEMINIST POLITICAL PARTY Guest Speaker: To be announced
Benefit for WBAI to Broadcast Clearwater Festival
ENCOUNTER POINT
Sunday, May 3, 9:30am-1:30am
PALESTINIANS AND ISRAELIS COME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS PEACE Guest Speaker: Elik Elhanan, Combatants For Peace Joel Kovel, author Overcoming Zionism Visit www.CinemaArtsCentre.org to join our mailing list and see our full schedule of films and events
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Wine & Dine
Vine Speak
By Heather Muhleman
Whites, Reds and Green Wine
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ine has always been seen as a process that Mother Nature started and humans have tweaked. The winemaking process includes adding chemicals at any stage. Not that it’s bad; it’s just how wine can be made. But in these more ecofriendly days, organic wines are coming out of the woodwork and gaining popularity, whether they’ve been doing it for years or just beginning their organic process. Organic wine is made from organically grown grapes, which means the grapes are grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. You’ve probably heard of biodynamic wines as well. Biodynamic wines are similar, but not the same as organic wines. In biodynamic winemaking, there are strict rules in the process that relate directly to the earth and “traditional” harvesting methods – the cycles of the moon, the oceans’ tides, etc. Organic vineyards are less strict in their reaping and sowing but still refrain from using harsh chemicals on their grapes. So what does this mean for you and the wine? As mentioned, some of the world’s best winemakers, such as Romanée-Conti in the Bourgogne region of France and Napa’s Frog’s Leap, have been doing it for years. Because of various
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levels of certification and country variations, many have not indicated “organic” on their labels. The wines tend to catch the character of the terroir in great detail, therefore the wines have more flavor and are all in all better for your health and for the environment. Prices can vary on organic wines, since the yield is less for more labor-intensive work in the vineyard. but overall there are some very affordable organic wines on the market. Some of the most well known organic vineyards are Grgich Hills in California’s Napa Valley, Benzinger in the neighboring Sonoma, Domaine Montanet-Thoden in France’s Bourgogne region and Domaine des Cedres in the Rhone Valley. Two websites with information on organic ideals and purchasing bottles of organic wine are www.theorganicwinecompany.com and www. organicvinters.com. You don’t have to be a tree hugger to enjoy the idea of organic wines being healthier for the environment and for you. Next time you are in the wine store, try one to see what you think, and, as always, cheers to good wine!
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Wine & Dine
The Little Flower Of Midtown
Fabio Piccolo
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looming in midtown Manhattan is the fine dining experience of Fabio Piccolo Fiore, a restaurant devoted completely to central Italian fare. Chef Fabio Hakill and co-owner Nick Nubile opened this little flower in 2007 with the goal of creating an experience unlike any other. The menu is sure to please any palate. Pasta is a specialty of Chef Fabio’s with a wide range of selections including Gnocchi alla Genovese, Fettuccine alla Nicola, and Shrimp and Lobster Risotto alla Fabio. His specialty pasta dish, the Pasta alla Chef - a delectable linguine with porcini mushrooms in a truffle sauce - is made tableside by Chef Fabio himself, only one of the many personal touches the chef has up his sleeve. The veal and fish are also specialties sure to delight - specifically the Veal Toscana, breaded veal topped with chopped salad, avocado and mozzarella and the Chilean Sea Bass, cooked any style. Dessert is a must, especially the chef’s special, homemade coconut gelato with fresh fruit, Grand Marnier and a touch of mint. With such an extensive menu, it’s hard not to find what you crave, but if by chance you don’t see your favorite dish, Chef Fabio will prepare it especially for you, no exceptions. If you can’t choose between two dishes, he will give you half of each. The wine list has numerous wines by the glass available, making each course easily pair-able with various tastes to round out the experience. With such personal attention paid to each customer, the
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experience is high-end fine dining with a family feel that can’t be missed. The main dining room is adorned with classic Italian art and music for all tastes. Make any request of the piano man - from Elton John to Johnny Cash - and he’ll play it. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable and Chef Fabio can be seen every night of the week going from table to table to ensure diners are enjoying their experience. Serving lunch and dinner, along with a bar for the after-work crowd, Fabio Piccolo Fiore is quite an experience, any night of the week. Fabio Piccolo Fiore is located at 230 East 44th Street between 2nd and 3rd avenues. For more information visit, www. fabiopicolofiore.com.
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Wine and Dine
Chefs Raise $125,000 for Cancer Care
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ore than 900 culinary enthusiasts feasted on fine foods, desserts, pastries and wines at the 16th Annual Evening of Good Taste culinary extravaganza at the Crest Hollow Country Club on March 9. The event raised $125,000 in support of the Comprehensive Cancer Program of South Nassau Communities Hospital. The event’s goal to reduce its carbon footprint was in support of South Nassau’s Green Team, which is responsible for planning, implementing and sustaining the hospital’s Green’s My Scene initiative of preserving natural resources in the belief that a healthy environment is vital to its mission of safeguarding the wellness of the residents and communities it serves. To achieve the goal of reducing its carbon footprint, the event’s stationery and marketing materials were made with recycled paper; floral arrangements and table centerpieces used organically grown flowers; a reusable, organic shopping bag was given to attendees; and bio.degradable plates and glasses were used to serve food and beverages. Held annually, Evening of Good Taste showcases the very best foods, desserts and wines in the region and serves as an official competition to determine the top culinary artists and vintners on Long Island and the New York metro area as judged by a team of certified executive chefs from the tri-state region. The results of the competition are: People’s Choice Award – Babylon Carriage House Restaurant Division – ACF Gold Medal Restaurant: Butterfields; Overall Table Presentation: Seawane Country Club; Appetizer: Butterfields; Entrée: Babylon Carriage House; Dessert: Butterfield’s Ice Carving Division – Empire Ice Carving Baking Division – ACF Gold Medal Bakery: Baking by Design; Bread: Spiga; Breakfast Pastry: Baking by Design; Pastry: Sweet Karma; Decorated Cakes: Roe’s Casa Dolce Wine Division – Best wine display: Palm Bay; Best vendor display: Atlantic Wine & Spirits Student Division – Appetizer: Joseph M. Barry Career & Educational Center; Entrée: Joseph M. Barry Career & Educational Center; Dessert: Eastern Suffolk Boces /Milliken Tech; Best Student Display: Eastern Suffolk Boces /Milliken Tech; Gold Pure Food Products Co., Inc. Recipe Contest: Wilson Tech; Chocolate: Joseph M. Barry Career & Educational Center.
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A taste of Brazil without leaving NY!
Riodizio Churrascaria is a price-fixed, all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse. “the best of it’s flaming kind” - Peter M. Gianotti, Newsday Now Offering NEW a la carte menu & $32.95 Rodizio Sun - Thu HAPPY HOUR Mon - Thu 4:30 - 7:00pm 388 Willis Ave. Roslyn Heights
(1/4 mi. S. of L.I.E Exit 37)
Open 7 Days
(516) 621-4646 www.riodizio.com
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In New York City The Perfect Spot Is
On The Ave
By Jason Feinberg
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ituated on New York's distinctive Upper West Side near Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, the Beacon Theater and Lincoln Center, On the Ave is truly the place to be when you want to be … On the Ave. The hotel benefits from the cultural climate of its neighbors. Throughout the hotel, commissioned photographs of New York landmarks adorn the walls and elevators and give visitors the feeling of viewing the finest photography from inside a museum. The guest suites, which range from standard to superior to panoramic deluxe to queen to penthouse, are spacious and comfortable and offer the finest amenities including sumptuous linens and high-speed Internet. On the 14th and 16th floors, the hotel delivers city views from balcony terraces furnished with resin wicker seating and special patio-scaping. It’s an exclusive retreat above the hustle and
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bustle of the city. The hotel staff is everything you would expect – kind, courteous and helpful, and the superb concierge service can point you in the right direction of anything you wish to find in the city. For those on business, OTA offers two meeting rooms that hold up to 16 people in a boardroom-like atmosphere. Afterward, head over to the 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness room where you will have no excuse to miss a workout. Getting hungry? The hotel offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in your room, as well as two restaurants. Fatty Crab is a great restaurant/bar serving Malaysian cuisine. The West Branch, also a restaurant/bar, serves American cuisine and is a great place to just sit at the bar and watch the game! OTA is the perfect place for a business trip, that weekend getaway, a place to stay after a night at Lincoln Center or even a great place to entertain, as The Boulevard did back in November 2008. OTA offers everything for a night on the town or just to
kick back and relax. Reservations are recommended. For information, call 800509-7598 or 212-651-3351 or visit www.ontheave-nyc.com. On The Ave Hotel is located at 2178 Broadway, New York, NY 10024.
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Protecting Where the Wild Things Are By Sara Widness
here the wild things are is often where inquisitive travelers congregate, potentially setting up a love-it-to-death dynamic in the visited environment. The Galapagos Islands is a region folks love to visit. Managing environmental and infrastructure demands created by upward of 145,000 visitors a year is front of mind with one visionary travel company. Ecoventura has taken an environmental leadership role to create structure that will ensure that visitors can continue to come here. The family-owned cruise company transports 4,000+ passengers annually aboard a fleet of three expedition vessels
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– identical, superior first-class 20-passenger yachts with 10 double cabins. One of these, M/Y Eric, was recently retrofitted to accommodate sustainability concerns, namely the use of fossil fuels; the remainder of the fleet will be green by 2011. Santiago Dunn, Ecoventura president and owner, hopes that his company’s leadership will also impact other companies that showcase this fragile ecosystem to thousands of visitors. At present, there are an estimated 80 registered tour boats that ply Galapagos waters transporting folks to all ends of the archipelago. Passengers on Ecoventura’s seven-day Galapagos cruises are also encouraged to donate to the World Wildlife Fund that
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is spearheading environmental projects in the region. A local representative from WWF meets with passengers and gives a brief educational talk. The expert guidance of Ecoventura focuses on these small yachts to diminish the environmental impact on Darwin’s paradise. Once in the habitat of myriad creatures, small groups of no more than 10 persons per guide hike lava fields and beaches. Guests also snorkel, kayak and dive to witness sea life and marine mammals. Onboard life moves seamlessly in first-class accommodations. Meals are international with an Ecuadorian touch. Evenings are spent with naturalists who come on board to further an understanding of the region. Some departures are focused on families; others are targeted to groups of women who wish to travel together. Year-round per person double rates for eight days, seven nights are from $2,925 with some triple accommodations
available. Weekly charters for up to 20 are from $59,000. Rates (exclusive of air) include onboard accommodation, three meals daily, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, excursions daily with an English-speaking naturalist and use of complimentary snorkeling equipment, custom wetsuits and clear-bottom kayaks. Flights to Galapagos for Ecoventura’s passengers are serviced by AeroGal Airlines from Quito and Guayaquil to Galapagos (San Cristobal). Seat reservations are automatically confirmed when you book your cruise. Tickets are not included in the cruise rate, but may be purchased through Ecoventura or its affiliates. To reserve a cabin or to receive a copy of Ecoventura’s 2009 catalog, call 800-633-7972, or e-mail info@galapagosnetwork. com. To access current rates, schedules and itineraries visit www. ecoventura.com.
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Seven Stars
And Stripes
The Ty Warner
By Barry Kay
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ur Seven Stars team recently visited the Ty Warner Penthouse at New York City's tallest hotel, the Four Seasons. Ty Warner, chairman, CEO and sole owner and founder of Ty Inc. (the manufacturer and distributor of Beanie Babies), spent $50 million and seven years collaborating with internationally famous architects I.M. Pei and Peter Marino to build the most expensive hotel suite on earth. We felt privileged to see this 4,300-square foot suite sitting atop the ultrachic and ultraluxurious Four Seasons Hotel. The price for a one-night stay in this amazing suite is a non-negotiable $34,000, inclusive of all hotel services and amenities. The visionary Mr. Warner had decided when he acquired the hotel to make the Four Seasons in New York the greatest hotel on the globe with the world's most luxurious penthouse suite. Seven years were spent assessing, designing, deconstructing and reconstructing; and carved, specially woven and meticulously finished walls, floors, furniture, rugs and wall coverings were utilized. It was an intensive, ongoing exploration into the unique possibilities of residential living. We arrived at the suite in a super-silent private elevator accompanied by Mr. Warner's people. They gave our team the history of the suite and described the furnishings and rooms in meticulous detail. The original Four Seasons Hotel was designed by I.M. Pei, who was never quite satisfied with the building's "crown" and how it was executed. When Mr. Warner purchased the hotel in 1999, he sought to rectify the situation by bringing Mr. Pei out of retirement to finish the hotel the way he had always envisioned it. Mr. Warner then brought in Peter Marino, an international architect known for his spectacular estate/ home designs for the rich and famous, as well as luxury shops and venues around the world, including The Americana Manhasset on Long Island. The object was to create a residential ambiance like the very finest
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on Park Avenue, where opulence meets the highest levels of expectation. According to Mr. Warner, "I wanted to work with only the very best in the world, from design talent, to artisans, to the materials we used in every inch of the suite. My goal was to create an experience that would raise the bar for even the most seasoned luxury connoisseur and traveler. We are truly breaking new ground here. There has never been anything like this in the world.” To accomplish the dream, the entire floor at the top of the Four Seasons Hotel was demolished to obtain maximum openness and unfettered cross views. Mr. Marino completely restructured the interior space, highlighting the expansive panoramic views through the floating balconies and floor-toceiling bay windows which Mr. Pei added to each corner of the suite. "With constantly changing light levels that send different colors to the room, a true thrill of the senses is created 700 feet above New York City,” says Mr. Warner. Four main rooms anchor the nine-room penthouse: library, living room, master bedroom and spa. Each room has its own distinct design aesthetic with floor-to-ceiling bay windows, cantilevered glass balconies, vaulted ceilings and skylights.
Additionally, the suite features ancillary spaces: a Zen garden, breakfast room, dressing room and master bathroom. Customcommissioned in every detail, from semiprecious stone surfaces to fabrics woven with platinum and gold, the nine-room suite creates a sense of living within a multilayered work of art. Glass balconies seem to hover without support from beneath, revealing views of New York that encompass uptown, midtown and downtown, including the Statue of Liberty, all bridges and Central Park. Truly breathtaking! Of course, the penthouse suite comes with a personal butler, a personal trainer/therapist and a private chauffeur for unlimited travel around town during one’s stay. Suite guests may choose between a Rolls Royce or a Mercedes Maybach for their excursions. After our tour we spent some time in the hotel lobby dining room discussing this incomparable suite, which is unlike any other in the world. Congratulations to Ty Warner, I.M. Pei, and Peter Marino for an astonishing accomplishment in creating the world's most expensive penthouse suite and turning it into a venue of perfection on a world-class level. This was a day our Seven Stars team will never forget.
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Travel
A “Staycation”
At New Jersey’s Finest Hotel/Spa
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ecently, my wife and I enjoyed a staycation at the Hilton Hotel and Spa Chakra in Short Hills, New Jersey. Staycations have become a hot travel trend for a number of very good reasons. In our current chaotic economy, local mini-vacations allow families to enjoy luxurious surroundings and briefly escape the maddening world, all without breaking their bankroll. The Hilton Short Hills is less than an hour from New York City and offers travelers an award-winning, urban resort-style hotel featuring sophisticated design and decor. The hotel recently completed an $8 million renovation of its guest floors, as well as upgrading amenities in all 304 guestrooms, 32 juniors, four luxury and one Presidential suite. Walking into the finely decorated and furnished hotel lobby is reminiscent of other luxury hotels/resorts throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean. We enjoyed lunch at the hotel's award-winning Terrace Restaurant, where the reasonably priced menu included some of the best crab cakes this side of Maryland. The Hilton Short Hills is also just a brief walk from the world-famous shops at the Mall at Short Hills, the hotel's prestigious neighbor. After lunch, we were escorted by our hosts to the Spa Chakra facility in the hotel. Spa Chakra is a luxury spa with over 15,500 square feet, two floors, and 13 treatment rooms, all providing comprehensive health and wellness care in an environment that integrates conventional and holistic methods with a definitive sensorial experience. With more than 60
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health and beauty therapies that nurture the skin, body and wellbeing, Spa Chakra provides the ultimate experience in day and destination spas. While enjoying the tranquility of the spa's facilities, clients undergo a systematic analysis to customize their therapies. Spa Chakra exclusively features June Jacobs products, which are paraben- and preservative-free. The June Jacobs Spa Collection is a natural couture skincare line created from the finest botanical ingredients from around the world. These handcrafted products are renowned for their soothing, restorative powers and cutting-edge hydrosol technology. Spa Chakra also provides fully integrative, luxury fitness facilities and Chakra health programs including lifestyle assessment and weight loss programs, wellness retreats, nutritional assessments, acupuncture and naturopathy. We experienced a one-hour inner spiritual retreat with a fabulous massage combined with exotic fragrances and soothing new age music that put me into REM sleep within minutes. The visually stunning Spa Chakra features a Romanesque-style 50-foot indoor pool and 13 treatment rooms. All and all, a brief but thoroughly enjoyable example of the latest trend in travel … a local staycation. The Hilton Short Hills is located at 41 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey. For hotel reservations, call 973-379-0100, or visit www.hiltonshorthills.com. For Spa Chakra reservations, call 888-485-0170. For June Jacobs Spa Collection, visit www. JuneJacobs.com.
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ith the arrival of spring, it's time to shed your winter clothes and show some skin. At this point, our skin is crying for attention and there’s no better way to give it the nurture and polish it deserves than at Dr. Greenberg’s Glisten Medspa. There are a number of special treatments recommended to create the perfect sun-ready skin: spray tanning, laser hair removal, laser vein removal and Thermage or Velashape (to tighten and contour the skin). The most troublesome skin treatment during the bikini season is hair removal. The best solution? Laser. There are many advantages to laser hair removal compared with waxing, shaving or electrolysis. First, laser is less painful than wax and electrolysis; second, it's permanent; third, it's quick – a treatment usually takes an hour and you see results within two to three treatments; and fourth, which can be the most surprising advantage, it actually costs less than the accumulation of years spent on wax treatments, shaving supplies and electrolysis treatments. The outcome is smooth stubble/ingrown hair-free skin. Laser hair removal is a process in which a laser emits energy wavelengths directed at the hair follicle, which prevents the hair’s ability to grow. Hair growth has three phases – active, dormant and a shedding stage so the laser is administered in a series of five to eight treatments. The ideal candidate would have dark, coarse hair and light skin. However, with new laser technology almost anyone, even those with tanned skin, can get this treatment. In preparation, a patient should discuss any sunburns or current medications with the aesthetician before making an appointment. No waxing, tweezing or bleaching should be done three to four weeks prior to the procedure. One day before your appointment make sure to shave the treatment area. Glisten’s laser hair removal treatment is administered by a certified, licensed aesthetician. They use the elõs technology,
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which is a highly controlled energy source, enabling the aesthetician to customize the amount of energy used on any patient based on skin and hair color. The patient’s best accessory during the procedure is SynerCool, which blasts continuous cool air to help numb any discomfort. The most common discomfort has been described as a rubber band snapping against the skin. After my experience, I would have to agree. The procedure takes from 10 to 60 minutes depending on the area. With the spa experience it felt it was over as soon as it started. The aesthetician provides a customized treatment in the comfort and luxury of a spa setting, with tranquil music and a lounge chair. The area is initially slightly red and swollen, but that goes away within an hour. After a day or two of the first treatment, I found a significant amount of hair loss and the area felt smooth. The aesthetician advised a post-treatment regimen of only shaving the area and avoiding sun exposure and harsh cleaners, and recommended a cooling cream if needed. Along with sun-ready treatments, Glisten Medspa also provides skin rejuvenating spa treatments such as Matric wrinkle reduction, Referme skin tightening, Botox and Juvederm injectables, massages, facials, microdermabrasions, Jane Iredale makeovers, a lash lounge and a brow bar. Also available is Dr. Greenberg’s revamped anti-aging skincare line, Cosmetic Surgeon in a Jar. The medical-grade product line exfoliates, buffs, smoothes, brightens, lifts and heals the skin to create that flawless youthful look every woman wants. Have some fun before the sun and throw yourself and some girlfriends a spa party at Glisten Medspa. Packages include complexion analyses, facials, massages and makeup applications. Dr. Greenberg’s Glisten Medspa is the spa “truly dedicated to meeting the needs of every client.” For more information or to set up an appointment, call 516-367-SKIN or visit www. glistenmedspa.com.
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Friday at 4 P.M. A Patients (and Doctor’s) Journey Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is the director of Woman and Heart Disease at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York
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t happens all the time. Friday at 4 p.m. a new patient comes in, wide-eyed, scared and waiting until the last minute to get help before the weekend. Usually these patients are the most sick and the ones who need the most attention. By the time you figure it all out it is 5:05 p.m. and no one is answering the phones. You suggest that the patient go to the emergency room, because you have a gut instinct that it is not good. Two weeks ago, a familiar face walked in. I’d met him at CBS on The Early Show, where I’ve gone to speak about heart health and living healthy. He had heard my viewpoints and information, yet here he was on Friday at 4 p.m. I knew it wasn’t a good sign. And he smelled like cigarettes. He looked frightened. As he described his symptoms of weakness and numbness in his face and left arm, I knew that he was in trouble. He said that three days before his visit, the symptoms began suddenly and never went away. His blood pressure was 170/110 and his heart rate was 102, instead of the expected 120/80 with a heart rate of 60. I knew he was having a stroke. He knew he was having a stroke and he was scared, so he had waited three days. We did some testing, but needed an MRI and MRA of the brain to confirm our suspicions. That wasn’t going to happen until Monday. The best treatment for a stroke is clot-busting medication that should be given within three hours of symptoms like numbness, difficulty with speech, or lack of strength in one side of the body. People who get the medication have less recurrence of stroke. It was a medical emergency on Tuesday, when it happened. I explained the gravity of his situation. He didn’t want the emergency room and refused any hospitalization. I gave him all
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the medications that have been proven to help with a stroke to ensure that he remained stable. I told him to be ready to quit smoking. He was so scared. I was, too. On Monday he was in my office, rosy-cheeked. He had just come from his MRI that documented he had a stroke. His blood pressure was under control, his heart rate down. He was feeling a little better, with his arm less numb and tingly. He looked at me sincerely and thanked me. I felt the enormity of his thanks and responded, “Congratulations on quitting smoking.” I went off to see my next patient. When I came back to my office, I found a love note, a Friday night memory. There on my desk, he left me his pack of cigarettes and his lighter. We will both survive.
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hen you see how much energy and excitement fill a group fitness studio at the Equinox Fitness Club, you, too, can get hooked. Group fitness has greatly evolved since the 1980s. Today, there are many different formats, skills, techniques and tools that make group fitness classes one of the most exhilarating ways to achieve your fitness goals. Classes meet individual needs as well with non-impact, moderate impact and high intensity yoga, Pilates and exciting dance classes. The workouts are always changing and you can choose what works for your individual needs. Each instructor makes the class his or her own. The personality of a fitness instructor, the music and the individual style are what most people love about being in a group setting. No two instructors are alike and you can find your perfect fit. Kettlebells in group fitness are one of the most popular formats on Long Island. The weighted bell looks like a ball and has a U-shaped handle. It is one of the most challenging workouts and working with the kettlebell dramatically changes the body. It has a very different effect on the body than the usual hand weights and body bar. With this new experience, the body changes much more rapidly. Cardio dance has brought many new followers into the studio. Having fun while you move your body is a must. The beauty of cardio dance is that you can make your movements larger to feel the challenge or you can keep the movements smaller if you so choose. Impact is a new program that offers the ultimate workout. Punches and kicks are done in combination on heavy bags in the studio. The class is great for both men and women and it is clearly one of the best cardiovascular workouts. Your core, shoulders, chest, arms and legs are all challenged. Put your gloves on and shake up your workout. Studio cycling can be a year-round ride. In one hour, you can put your body to the test and burn those calories. The music and the instructor can take you to the next level. Classes that involve strength training and cardio are perfect
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for those who want to make the most of their time. Many formats combine the two disciplines in an all-in-one hour. If you are already part of the group fitness setting, you know how inspiring it can be to work out with other people. There is always someone’s energy to elevate your own. When you frequent group fitness classes, you also make connections and friendships that keep you coming back. If you have never tried a group class, it might be time to research the gyms, clubs and studios that are most convenient for you. Having a quiet studio for Pilates, yoga and specialty classes like candlelight yoga can be a plus. Varying your experiences keeps it fresh. If exercise has never appealed to you, group fitness may make the difference. It is a fun experience for you and your friends. Experience Equinox Fitness Club of Roslyn on a guest pass. You can view a group fitness schedule online at equinoxfitness.com. It is never too late to begin an exercise program and it is always the best way to feel stronger and more energetic. Enjoy your classes!
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Music
Miracle On The Hudson Survivor and Singer/Songwriter
Emma Sophina
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ou had no idea who she was when you saw her on TV, soaking wet, getting out of U.S. Airways Flight #1549, floating on the Hudson River in the dead of winter, one of 155 survivors of that perfect emergency crash landing by Captain “Sully” Sullenburger and his crew. Since then, you have seen her on the CBS Early Show, on Larry King, in People magazine and on Q104.3 radio among many other places. She is, as it turns out, a beautiful Australian singer/songwriter named Emma Sophina (pronounced so – fine – uh) and has recently scored a record deal with Decca Records from a song inspired by that very event. It’s virtually impossible to imagine being in a plane crash, much less surviving one. It’s just one of those things that, until you have experienced it, you really have no idea. I certainly don’t. Now, imagine you are on a wonderful two-month vacation. And you are going from one city to the next, as most people do on vacations, and you are taking short little plane trips to various cities. Emma describes in her own words what she experienced onboard that plane on that fateful day back in January. Emma Sophina – It all happened very quickly, really. The flight took off and I’m thinking about pulling my laptop out and doing some music work, as was everyone else on the plane. You know, the normal things passengers do on a flight. So, when the birds hit the plane, it was definitely one of those moments where you say to yourself, ‘Ok, I think I’m going to go to heaven now.’ I mean, it wasn’t the most intense turbulence I ever felt, but it was a jolt for sure. So that jolt, combined with the smell of the smoke and the
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sound of the engines dying is what made me think this is not a good thing. That’s when the plane started going down, but we weren’t plummeting down – it was veering towards the left and going down. And being Australian, I lost all orientation as to where I was, you know, like a ‘What part of Manhattan are we flying over now’ sort of thing. What I thought then was that we were going to be landing because of this problem that the plane was obviously having. With that said though, none of us were concerned with what was going on outside the plane. Several people were praying. I was asking questions. You know, ‘Does anyone know what’s going on?’ I heard a sound that sounded like landing gear coming down. In the meantime, as I said, five minutes goes by very quickly, so during all of this activity, nothing was being said over the intercom until we heard the captain say, ‘Brace for impact.’ Then, you say to yourself, what does ‘Brace for impact’ mean exactly? And also [think] that clearly our lives were in the control of someone else. And then, within 15
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seconds of that announcement, we were in the water. When we did hit the water, I thought we had hit a building. It was that loud and hard. And it wasn’t until the doors of the plane opened [that] someone yelled out, ‘We’re in the water!’ Not even regular turbulence can prepare you for the feeling of knowing that the plane you are in is going down. Combine that with me not being a really big fan of heights in the first place, so, not a great combination, and quite surreal.
JC – Is all of your luggage now at the bottom of the Hudson? ES – I have absolutely nothing. The clothes that you saw me wearing in newspaper photos and news reports were the only ones that I had left. Today I have on clothes that people have given me. And I have to say the generosity of people has been nothing short of magnificent. But I did lose everything. All my identification cards, everything, including my Australian passport was gone and had to be replaced.
JC – I know you had a bunch of CDs of your own music in your luggage, but did you lose any master recordings? ES – Luckily, no, those are back in Australia.
JC – Have you had a chance to speak with Captain Sullenburger or any other crewmembers yet?
ES – Not yet, but I really want to, of course, and really hope that I can at some point. I’ll just say that if you were to put the right pilot on the right plane, it was definitely orchestrated by something higher than any of us.
JC – So this whole experience has inspired a song? ES – Yes, a friend of mine from Melbourne, who is a singer/ songwriter, put me onto Mark Swersky, a producer here in New York, and this was before the crash. He was the only person I knew in New York and was actually the last person I spoke to that morning. So right after the crash, literally 45 minutes after I got out of the river, I called him and told him I don’t know what’s going to happen now, but I may need your help. So he has been a very big help. When I eventually did finally make it to Charlotte, Marc and my friend from Melbourne had an idea for a song and as soon as I heard it, I really loved the feel of the song, but changed the lyrics to reflect what had just happened to me. So yes, a song came out of this and it’s called “Send Another Prayer.” And it’s really a thank you to the pilots and crew as well as a thank you to God.
JC – Have you gone to church much since this happened? ES – No, but I plan on going more frequently. www.boulevardli.com
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Music
Chris Trapper
This Time It’s A Grammy Nod By Bret Jenkins
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’ve been sitting watching life pass from the sidelines” is the refrain that Jonathan Rhys Meyers emotionally sings in Chris Trapper’s song “This Time” during the Oscar-nominated movie August Rush. A classic Trapper song, it taps deep into one’s emotions and is timeless without a demographic. And this time, it’s Grammy worthy. Buffalo native Chris Trapper has been on the music scene for 13 years, starting as principal singer/songwriter for the alternative pop rock trio The Push Stars. Now his solo career is taking off, making him a featured songwriter for movies and television shows. While he is still somewhat involved with the band, his transition to a solo career has been a huge success. Always aware of art before business, Trapper was rewarded with this Grammy nod for a song that is extremely personal and portrays his mix of emotions during his move into the solo scene. Since 2002, Trapper has penned six solo albums, each with a distinct energy and feel. Most recent is Til the Last Leaf Falls, a blend of pop rock, blues, soul and 1950s rhythm, a homage to his inspirations: Sam Cooke, Paul Simon, Fats Domino and The
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Replacements. While he primarily uses acoustic guitar to create his songs, Trapper wrote four tracks for this album on piano, his newest musical addiction. He laughs, “I play it a little differently – I only use the white keys.” His personal favorite on the album is the ballad “Look What the Wind Blew In” which according to Trapper, “captures extreme loneliness but takes solace in it instead of reveling in it.” This extreme loneliness may have been the reason he started writing songs in the first place. Afflicted with a stutter, Trapper found himself an outcast in school and an easy target for bullies. He was desperate to get complete thoughts out in a comprehensive manner and found his release by creating music, a way to express himself with confidence and without a stutter. You’ve probably heard a Chris Trapper song at some point without even knowing it. His songs have been featured in popular films and television shows such as The Devil Wears Prada, There’s Something about Mary, ER, All My Children and others. And even though Trapper didn’t take home the Grammy this time, it is by no means the last time you’ll see this amazing talent at the musicians’ Mecca.
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Sports
Mike Bossy Hockey Legend Turned Innovative Businessman By Jules Rabin
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t’s been two decades since Mike Bossy hung up his Islander skates, stick and sweater in 1987, but one of the National Hockey League’s greatest snipers is still scoring big for his team as chief honcho of the Islanders Business Club. The once lethal scoring legend has brought almost 400 sponsors, suite holders, corporations and general business executives into the networking club and has added valuable benefits to season and special package ticket holders. Credit Bossy as a true business visionary. He understood there should be more for professional sports team backers than just good seat selection. Credit him with attacking “added value” by introducing business networking on game nights prior to Islander home games. During the 2008-09 season Mike organized 14 exclusive pre-game networking sessions, providing pertinent speakers at many. One highly successful event featured former Islander all-star Clark Gillies and New York Ranger vice president Don Maloney discussing the exciting marketing possibilities from the intense Islander/Ranger rivalry. Also credit Bossy with developing the “Speed Networking” concept where, on a rotating basis, 100 selected companies are brought together and encouraged to concentrate on just 10, possible, business partners. Between the scrutinized-beforeselection, guests - and the ability to pinpoint a company pitch to only 10 captive prospects, positive things happen quickly. The success of this concept already has fellow sports franchises making inquiries. Mike Bossy’s Islander career was a storied tale of worldwide success, but it could not have happened without former coach and fellow hockey Hall of Famer Al Arbour. In the 1977 NHL amateur draft, Bossy, a prolific scorer in the Juniors but weak defensively, was passed over by 12 teams, including the Rangers and Toronto – not once, but twice! When Islander general manager Bill Torrey was unsure about picking a scorer or a defensive stalwart, he asked “Radar.” Arbour immediately stated, “Get me the scorer!” “I had a fantastic relationship with Al,” comments Bossy. “He expected his players to play hard every game, all game. And he demanded that you learn and follow the team system. After that, he let you do your own thing. Al was a great motivator, had great savvy and was a fabulous psychoanalyst. He was just plain great.” Mike first caught the media’s eye when, as a rookie, he remarked about a desire to score 50 goals in his first season. A reporter turned the comment into a prediction and had many of hockey’s insiders and pundits wondering, “ Who does this kid think he is?” Of course, the hockey world soon found out, as “Boss” scored 53 goals in the 1977-78 campaign. He was named the Calder Trophy winner as Rookie of the Year. With a basketful of awards, trophies and memories, it is not easy for
Bossy to pick his greatest hockey thrill. For sure, he says, the incredible accomplishment of scoring 50 goals in 50 games in1981 was the “most exciting.” The feat had not been accomplished since Maurice Richard (the Rocket) did it 36 years earlier. Mike admits his “proudest personal achievement” came from scoring 50 goals in nine consecutive seasons. Only Bossy and Wayne Gretzky have ever done that. His 10th season in the league and his career was cut short by a back injury, but in that shortened season he still “lit the light” 38 times. Other statistical wonders by Bossy include, of course, being one of the prime fixtures in the Islander dynasty as the team won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980-83. Bossy still feels that Islander squad was one of the best ever assembled, yet never received the recognition it deserved. Mike also feels former teammate (and roommate) Bryan Trottier never received his proper share of recognition. “Bryan was the most complete player of his time,” comments Bossy. “ He was a great scorer, even greater assist man, fabulous defensive star, unparalled penalty killer and one of the best face-off players ever. He did it all!” Wayne Gretzky, in a 1993 interview with the New York Post, called Bossy “the best right winger ever to play the game.” And the Montreal native is always on somebody’s list of “pure” goal scorers along with the likes of Mario Lemieux, Maurice Richard and Bobby Hull. As a further indication of Bossy’s scoring prowess, his regular season scoring average was .762, more than any player in National Hockey League history. His .659 playoff average is second only to Lemieux at .710. Another feat is Mike’s 1982 record scoring, for right wingers, of 83 assists and 147 points. The record stood until the 1995-96 season when Jaromir Jagr broke it with 87 assists and 149 points. Bossy earned the Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff Most Valuable Player) in 1982 and scored 17 goals in three straight playoffs, 1981, ’82 and ’83, the only player to do so. He earned five first team, All-Star selections and in 1991 was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. His No. 22 jersey was retired on March 2, 1992. Bossy is ranked No. 20 on the Hockey News list of 100 greatest hockey players. Mike Bossy earned three Lady Byng trophies for “gentlemanly play.” “As time goes on,” says Bossy, “I have become more and more proud of how I played and how I believe the game should be played.” Bossy thinks the current Islander team is truly a work in progress and that general manager Garth Snow is on the right track with his emphasis on youth. ”Key injuries have slowed progress into transitioning the team from veterans to younger players,” he says. As for Islander owner Charles Wang, Bossy has short, strong words: “Charles is a great visionary who is not afraid to try new things.” Sounds like there is hope for the future in Islander country. www.boulevardli.com
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