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The Big Nine determine the future of Artificial Intelligence

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46 THE MOTHER LODE AND MRS. MAISEL

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58 MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL PHOTO BY DOUGIE WALLACE

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TRAIN OF THOUGHT

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So Many People MANY PEOPLE FORGOT he was a Russian spy. They enjoyed his coffee. They said, “How do you make it so...?” They sipped and grinned at him and he poured and offered around biscuits, which many people found so astonishing they dreamed about them. “Those biscuits,” they mumbled to themselves in the mornings, deciding to ask him for the recipe, wanting to be there always, in his living room, where everything was best.

Many people forgot he was a Russian spy. They enjoyed his conversation, he was so funny, and he had read every book they had read and every book they wanted to read but couldn’t get hold of. They said, “How did you find ...?” And he smiled and passed around more coffee, biscuits, promising he would source it for them.

When they were alone, sometimes one of them would say, “But isn’t he...?” And another would immediately jump in with an anecdote, or talk about how they’d been experimenting with the biscuit recipe.

“I’m nearly there,” they said, “it almost tastes like...”

When the Russian spy was found not to be a spy at all, and not even to have been Russian, many people were – although they would not say so – disappointed. That he was not who he never said he had been but who they thought he was and tried to forget but never truly did, this was a letdown. His soirees began to thin, no matter coffee, biscuits. They began to dream of other things, of swings and cross-country chariot-races, of cats that stood on their legs and spoke.

They lost their taste for novelty, returned to the foods of their childhoods. “We do love these,” they said to each other, passing around the hot dogs at their outdoor barbecues. Many people wondered, though, while eating burgers, laughing and talking politics, who was that person who passed them a napkin, who was that woman standing in the corner they’d known for twenty years, who was that man at the grill who had always lived next door?

--“So Many People” was awarded 1st place in the 2018 Flash Fiction Contest of synaesthesiamagazine.com.

Tania Hershman is co-author of Writing Short Stories: A Writers’ & Artists’ Companion (Bloomsbury, 2014) and curator of ShortStops (www.shortstops.info). Tania’s third story collection, Some Of Us Glow More Than Others (Unthank Books) and debut poetry collection, Terms & Conditions (Nine Arches Press) were published in 2017. taniahershman.com

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It is the invisible infrastructure that directs us through traffic, finds the right meaning in our mistyped words, and determines what we should buy, watch, listen to, and read. It is technology upon which our future is being built because it intersects with every aspect of our lives: health and medicine, housing, agriculture, transportation, sports, and even love, sex, and death.

AI isn’t a tech trend, a buzzword, or a temporary distraction— it is the third era of computing. We are in the midst of significant transformation, not unlike the generation who lived through the Industrial Revolution. At the beginning, no one recognized the transition they were in because the change happened gradually, relative to their lifespans. By the end, the world looked different: Great Britain and the United States had become the world’s two dominant powers, with enough industrial, military, and political

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capital to shape the course of the next century.

Everyone is debating AI and what it will mean for our futures ad nauseam. You’re already familiar with the usual arguments: the robots are coming to take our jobs, the robots will upend the economy, the robots will end up killing humans. Substitute “machine” for “robot,” and we’re cycling back to the same debates people had 200 years ago. It’s natural to think about the impact of new technology on our jobs and our ability to earn money, since we’ve seen disruption across so many industries.

It’s understandable that when thinking about AI, our minds inevitably wander to HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey, WOPR from War Games, Skynet from The Terminator, Rosie from The Jetsons, Delores from Westworld, or any of the other hundreds of anthropomorphized AIs from popular culture. If you’re not working directly inside of the AI ecosystem, the future seems either fantastical or frightening, and for all the wrong reasons.

Those who aren’t steeped in the day-today research and development of AI can’t see signals clearly, which is why public debate about AI references the robot overlords you’ve seen in recent movies. Or it reflects a kind of manic, unbridled optimism. The

trenches. Rarely do those working directly in AI share the extreme apocalyptic or utopian visions of the future we tend to hear about in the news.

That’s because, like researchers in other areas of science, those actually building the future of AI want to temper expectations.

Achieving huge milestones takes patience, time, money, and resilience—this is something we repeatedly forget. They are slogging away, working bit by bit on wildly complicated problems, sometimes making very little progress. These people are smart, worldly, and, in my experience, compassionate and thoughtful.

Overwhelmingly, they work at nine tech giants—Google, Amazon, Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and Facebook in the United States and Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent in China—that are building AI in order to usher in a better, brighter future for us all.

I firmly believe that the leaders of these nine companies are driven by a profound sense of altruism and a desire to serve the greater good: they clearly see the potential of AI to improve health care and longevity, to solve our impending climate issues, and to lift millions of people out of poverty. We are already seeing the positive and tangible benefits of their work across all industries

question their leadership. Not once have we given these companies a few years to hunker down and work without requiring them to dazzle us at regular intervals. God forbid one of these companies decides not to make any official announcements for a few months—we assume that their silence implies a skunkworks project that will invariably upset us.

The US government has no grand strategy for AI nor for our longer-term futures. So in place of coordinated national strategies to build organizational capacity inside the government, to build and strengthen our international alliances, and to prepare our military for the future of warfare, the United States has subjugated AI to the revolving door of politics. Instead of funding basic research into AI, the federal government has effectively outsourced R&D to the commercial sector and the whims of Wall Street. Rather than treating AI as an opportunity for new job creation and growth, American lawmakers see only widespread technological unemployment.

In turn they blame US tech giants, when they could invite these companies to participate in the uppermost levels of strategic planning (such as it exists) within the government. Our AI pioneers have no

AI isn’t a tech trend, a buzzword, or a temporary distraction—it is the third era of

COMPUTING. lack of nuance is one part of AI’s genesis problem: some dramatically overestimate the applicability of AI, while others argue it will become an unstoppable weapon.

I know this because I’ve spent much of the past decade researching AI and meeting with people and organizations both inside and outside of the AI ecosystem. I’ve advised a wide variety of companies at the epicenter of artificial intelligence, which include Microsoft and IBM. I’ve met with and advised stakeholders on the outside: venture capitalists and private equity managers, leaders within the Department of Defense and State Department, and various lawmakers who think regulation is the only way forward. I’ve also had hundreds of meetings with academic researchers and technologists working directly in the 36

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and everyday life.

The problem is that external forces pressuring the nine big tech giants—and by extension, those working inside the ecosystem—are conspiring against their best intentions for our futures. There’s a lot of blame to pass around.

In the US, relentless market demands and unrealistic expectations for new products and services have made long-term planning impossible. We expect Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and IBM to make bold new AI product announcements at their annual conferences, as though R&D breakthroughs can be scheduled.

If these companies don’t present us with shinier products than the previous year, we talk about them as if they’re failures.

Or we question whether AI is over. Or we

choice but to constantly compete with each other for a trusted, direct connection with you, me, our schools, our hospitals, our cities, and our businesses.

In the United States, we suffer from a tragic lack of foresight. We operate with a “nowist” mindset, planning for the next few years of our lives more than any other timeframe. Nowist thinking champions short-term technological achievements, but it absolves us from taking responsibility for how technology might evolve and for the next-order implications and outcomes of our actions. We too easily forget that what we do in the present could have serious consequences in the future. Is it any wonder, therefore, that we’ve effectively outsourced the future development of AI to six publicly traded companies whose achievements are remarkable but whose

financial interests do not always align with what’s best for our individual liberties, our communities, and our democratic ideals?

Meanwhile, in China, AI’s developmental track is tethered to the grand ambitions of government. China is quickly laying the groundwork to become the world’s unchallenged AI hegemon. In July 2017, the Chinese government unveiled its Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan to become the global

idealistic visions of the future.

But I’m a pragmatist. We all know that even the best-intentioned people can inadvertently cause great harm. Within technology, and especially when it comes to AI, we must continually remember to plan for both intended use and unintended misuse. This is especially important today and for the foreseeable future, as AI intersects with everything: the global economy, the workforce, agriculture, transportation, banking, environmental mon-

What happens to society when we transfer power to a system built by a small group of people that is designed to make decisions for everyone? What happens when those decisions are biased toward market forces or an ambitious political party? The answer is reflected in the future opportunities we have, the ways in which we are denied access, the social conventions within our societies, the rules by which our economies operate, and even the way we relate to other people.

The problem is that external forces pressuring the nine

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are conspiring against their best intentions for our futures.

There’s a lot of blame to pass around. leader in AI by the year 2030 with a domestic industry worth at least $150 billion, which involved devoting part of its sovereign wealth fund to new labs and startups, as well as new schools launching specifically to train China’s next generation of AI talent. In October of that same year, China’s President Xi Jinping explained his plans for AI and big data during a detailed speech to thousands of party officials. AI, he said, would help China transition into one of the most advanced economies in the world. Already, China’s economy is 30 times larger than it was just three decades ago. Baidu, Tencent, and Alibaba may be publicly traded giants, but typical of all large Chinese companies, they must bend to the will of Beijing.

The future of AI is currently moving along two developmental tracks that are often at odds with what’s best for humanity. China’s AI push is part of a coordinated attempt to create a new world order led by President Xi, while market forces and consumerism are the primary drivers in America. This dichotomy is a serious blind spot for us all. Resolving it is the crux of our looming AI problem. The Big Nine companies may be after the same noble goals—cracking the code of machine intelligence to build systems capable of humanlike thought—but the eventual outcome of that work could irrevocably harm humanity.

Fundamentally, I believe that AI is a positive force, one that will elevate the next generations of humankind and help us to achieve our most

itoring, education, the military, and national security. This is why if AI stays on its current developmental tracks in the United States and China, the year 2069 could look vastly different than it does in the year 2019. As the structures and systems that govern society come to rely on AI, we will find that decisions being made on our behalf make perfect sense to machines—just not to us.

We humans are rapidly losing our awareness just as machines are waking up. We’ve started to pass some major milestones in the technical and geopolitical development of AI, yet with every new advancement, AI becomes more invisible to us. The ways in which our data is being mined and refined is less obvious, while our ability to understand how autonomous systems make decisions grows less transparent. We have, therefore, a chasm in understanding of how AI is impacting daily life in the present, one growing exponentially as we move years and decades into the future.

Shrinking that distance as much as possible through a critique of the developmental track that AI is currently on is my mission for this book. My goal is to democratize the conversations about artificial intelligence and make you smarter about what’s ahead—and to make the real-world future implications of AI tangible and relevant to you personally, before it’s too late.

Humanity is facing an existential crisis in a very literal sense, because no one is addressing a simple question that has been fundamental to AI since its very inception:

Every person alive today can play a critical role in the future of artificial intelligence. The decisions we make about AI now—even the seemingly small ones— will forever change the course of human history. As the machines awaken, we may realize that in spite of our hopes and altruistic ambitions, our AI systems turned out to be catastrophically bad for humanity.

But they don’t have to be.

The Big Nine aren’t the villains in this story.

In fact, they are our best hope for the future.

Turn the page. We can’t sit around waiting for whatever might come next. AI is already here.

–– Amy Webb is a professor of strategic foresight at the NYU Stern School of Business and the Founder of the Future Today Institute, a leading foresight and strategy firm. Named by Forbes as one of the five women changing the world, Webb was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list of the 30 management thinkers most likely to shape the future of how organizations are managed and led and won the 2017 Thinkers50 Radar Award. She is the tech columnist and a contributing editor at Inc. Magazine, where she writes about the future of technology and business.

Her TED Talk has been viewed more than seven million times and she was a featured speaker at the 2019 SXSW conference. You can see the video and learn more about her at her website: amywebb.io

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The Mother Lode and Mrs. Maisel

by Caroline Aaron

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here is a knock at the door.

“We’re ready for you.” I slip into my pointy high heels, position my Juliette hat, grab my gloves, pull at my girdle and open my dressing room door. A production assistant is stationed outside, waiting to escort me to the set. I have been on hundreds of sets, wearing all manner of clothes, over my long and varied career, but today is different.

Today I am stepping onto the set of The Weissman’s apartment, the home of the titular character Midge Maisel in the series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” I too am Mrs. Maisel, not the Marvelous one of the title, but Mrs. Maisel nonetheless. From the moment I set foot inside their apartment, I am not only going to work, I am also going back in time. Everywhere I look, there are signs of my own childhood triggering memories. Today we are shooting a scene where the two families are having a dinner together in honor of the Jewish holidays.

I grew up a nice Jewish girl in the late fifties, sitting around this exact same holiday table year after year for the breaking of the fast after our Yom Kippur services. The director calls action and Shirley begins her relentless questioning of whether the table flowers are real–“they are so beautiful they don’t seem real.” And now I am back riding with my mother to pick up the centerpieces for our holiday table. The flowers are glorious, arranged in the heirloom vases

(L TO R) JOSIE, NINA, SAM AND CAROLINE ABADY

that my mother had dropped off at the florist earlier in the week. Our Zelda is Gladys, she is black not white, and instead of light fare to reintroduce our digestive systems to food after twenty-four hours of fasting, we dive right in to Gladys’ fried chicken, collard greens and a Jell-O mold with cherries and nuts. We were twice a year Southern Jews, certainly not devoted temple goers and no one fasted as I remember except between lunch and dinner. But I loved those holidays.

Growing up, the High Holy Days were a chance to wear your very best. That meant a new dress for me and my sister and, in my mother’s case, her full-length mink came

out of storage. I remember the day my father brought home that coat. It was mythic. As my mother modeled it, I whispered to my father, “Can we afford that?” In my seven-year-old mind, a mink coat was on par with owning a castle or a private plane. He wisely replied, “We can pay for it, but that’s different than affording it.” Of course I had no idea of what he meant until later when I became the poster child for living above my means, buying and paying for things I could in no way afford.

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temple on Yom Kippur. but not to fully integrate lives.

For some reason the Jewish Generous from a distance was holidays are never on time. All a beginning, but not nearly I heard growing up was “the enough for my mother. holidays are so early this year,” The Richmond of the 1960s or, “the holidays are so late was a divided city. Broad this year.” But whenever they Street, the main thoroughfare arrived, even after I was long downtown, had two sides. gone living my grown up life, The black side was lined with I always wanted to make my pawnshops, cheap clothing way home to be at that table. stores and the bus station. The And now that table is gone so white side had wide striped I am grateful to be sitting here awnings and shiny washed at this fictional family’s breakwindows and nicer stores. It fast, revisiting my unusual was the safer side, the more childhood and remembering comfortable side, the side of the my extraordinary mother. street that even seemed cooler I was raised in Richmond, on humid summer days. This Virginia, the Capital of the was our side. One Saturday my Confederacy, the home of The mother dressed us up for a trip Daughters of the American downtown. My sister and I in Revolution, the Antebellum TOP: LEFT TO RIGHT: MICHAEL ZEGEN AS JOEL MAISEL, KEVIN POLLAK crinoline dresses with white South. My mother was born AS MOISHE MAISEL AND CAROLINE AARON AS SHIRLEY MAISEL gloves and my little brother in Macon, Georgia and grew BOTTOM: CAROLINE AARON AS SHIRLEY MAISEL in short dress pants with up in Selma, Alabama, a true suspenders. A trip downtown daughter of the South. She made her way education, earning two masters degrees usually meant a special day of shopping up north to attend Goucher College, at age and even enrolled at TC Williams School of rounded out with hot chocolate and cookies fourteen, and her destiny presented itself on Law at The University of Richmond as the at The Miller and Rhodes tea room. But this a blind date with my father. He was ten years lone woman. She was a lawyer, minus the Saturday was special in a new way. My mother her senior, a Lebanese Jew, a war hero, who passing of the bar exam, when her sheltered led us to the black side of the street to take had settled in Richmond by way of Curaçao. life exploded with the sudden death of my a walk. As she guided us, people stopped They fell in love, settled in Richmond and father. She was thirty-eight years old and talking and made way for us to pass. I stopped raised their three children there. left to raise three young children alone. breathing until we reached the other side. She The South of my childhood was segregated, My father died in July and that September wanted her children to know what it felt like separate water fountains and separate my mother began her new life. She had to to be stared at and pointed at and made to feel bathrooms. Lawns, impeccably manicured, go to work, but despite all her education uncomfortable and unwanted in your own where white crosses were often burned. there were no jobs for a woman, a Jewish city. You cannot just write a check, you have Conspicuous wealth was considered crass woman, a woman alone. The only exception to take a walk in someone else shoes to really and good manners were the ultimate sign of was Virginia Union University, an all black understand another life. I often said I was class. Jews, few in number, were a little more institution on the wrong side of town. She raised by a woman who was a cross between welcome, only because one could not identify was the only white person on campus.

Amanda Wingfield and Emma Goldman. them on sight. However, Jews, like blacks, Her first day on campus she walked by a Virginia Union may have been the were forbidden to live in the best residential poster that said, “work hard, study hard, or beginning of her career as a civil rights neighborhoods and kept out of country clubs. they will call you boy the rest of your life.” activist, but her passion for justice began long When I got married in 1980, my mother She knew she was the “they,” but growing before. One day in Selma, when she was eight, had to ask a friend to pick up our wedding up as a dark haired Jewish girl in the she saw a white policeman savagely beat a cake. She had ordered it from the best pastry thirties and forties in the Deep South, she little black boy for drinking out of the white chef in Richmond, who happened to work at understood. She too knew the pain of being water fountain. She begged him to stop and The Country Club of Virginia. The club was the ultimate outsider. when he didn’t, she jumped on his back and restricted and no Jews or blacks could enter Within a couple of years she was bit him. The beating stopped but my mother the property. promoted from associate professor of was arrested and hauled off to the local police My mother, like all women of her sociology to Vice-President and began to station. My grandfather had to bail her out. generation in the ‘50s, raised children, raise funds from the Jewish community to This was the beginning of her life’s pursuit to played cards and did volunteer work. But support programs to expand the university. unite divided communities. The race riots of she was frustrated by the narrow boundaries The Jewish community came through in the 1960s brought about white flight to the of being a housewife. She fed herself with one way. They were willing to write a check suburbs. Downtown became desolate and 48

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decayed. My mother got busy and convinced the city of Richmond to allocate money to revitalize the area. With funds in hand, collaborating with black community leaders, they created street festivals, opened theaters, and brought live music to Richmond’s abandoned downtown. Merchants were seduced with tax breaks to open up again in the area. The plan worked, and blacks and whites, young and old, came together to

NINA ABADY AND RICHMOND MAYOR WALTER T. KENNEY SR.

have fun. In her words, “There is no room for territorial imperatives. Cooperation, inclusion and where appropriate, joint efforts are the order of the times. We must seek a more humane environment where diverse people productively come together to live, work and recreate.” The Big Gig was inaugurated, a music festival which attracted fifty thousand people annually, and Friday Cheers, a free weekly concert for the price of a beer. Local artists were showcased and there was a free New Years celebration in Festival Park. Blacks and whites coming together to dance and eat and celebrate, finding out everyone had more in common than what divided them.

Despite the skeptics, there was no violence, the combustion of these two groups never ignited in anything except applause.

There was still a lot of work to do but she felt things were changing. She helped elect the first black governor of Virginia, Doug Wilder. Children no longer sing Dixie to the Confederate flag in public schools anymore.

Class elections cannot be held on Jewish holidays, as they once were, no matter how small the Jewish enrollment is.

I asked her once what had been the most defining part of her life and she said being a Southern woman.

Her starched dresses, white gloves and mandatory “yes ma’ams and no sirs” may have defined her, but the six-pointed star she wore around her neck is what guided her.

When she died, Festival Park was renamed in her honor, The Nina F. Abady Festival Park, and she was named one of the hundred most important Southerners of the millennium. She defied all expectations of a ‘50s mother so I didn’t have a stay at home mom like all of my friends. I had a working mother, a mother who was never the chaperone on school trips or the president of the PTA. But what I did have was an example of passion and permission to pursue my dreams. In her will, after her list of bequests, my mother wrote this to her children: “I hope that I leave you something much more valuable than things. I hope I have left you the talent to be dissatisfied with the world you see and the skepticism to mistrust the answers you hear. I hope I have left you a moral capacity to feel pain–where others may be hardened to it; to give love–where others may be stingy with it; to make change where

CAROLINE AARON is a professional actress who is well known to theatre, film and television audiences. She made her Broadway debut in Robert Altman’s Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean and later appeared in the film.

The following season, she starred in the Jose Quintero/Jason Robards’ revival of The Iceman Cometh. She next starred in Mike Nichols’s Broadway smash comedy Social Security. Mr. Nichols directed her on film in Heartburn, Working Girl, Primary Colors, and What Planet Are You From?

She returned to Broadway starring in I Hate Hamlet. Caroline headlined the West coast premiere of Wendy Wasserstein’s The Sisters Rosensweig and was honored with both a Helen Hayes and Dramalogue Award. Her latest Broadway outing was in Woody Allen’s comedy Honeymoon Hotel.

On film, Caroline is a frequent collaborator with Woody Allen. She played his sister in Crimes and Misdemeanors and Deconstructing Harry and worked with Mr. Allen in Alice, Bullets Over Broadway and Husbands and Wives.

She has appeared in over a hundred films, including Hello, My Name is Doris, 21 & 22 Jump Street, Beyond The Sea, Just Like Heaven, Nancy Drew, Sleepless in Seattle, Edward Scissorhands, Anywhere But Here, The Big Night, and Bounce among others.

Her television work includes Madame Secretary, The Good Fight, The Millers, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, all the CSI’s, all the Law & Orders, Two Broke Girls, Sex and The City, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Transparent, and Episodes among others. Currently, she plays Shirley Maisel on the hit television series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Her first play, “Such A Pretty Face,” has been optioned and will open OffBroadway in the fall of 2019.

others may be frightened of it; to find joy– where others may be blind to it; to respect and cherish–where others may be ashamed of it. All of my other bequests mean little.”

I doubt that Shirley Maisel and my mother would have ever sat around the same card table, but they come together in me, sitting down with the Weissmans and Maisels whenever the director calls action.

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The Musical

BY IRIS WIENER

BOSTON PRODUCTION PHOTOS © MATTHEW MURPHY, 2018

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roadway favorites Karen Olivo and Aaron Tveit may have top billing at Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical, but they are not the only stars of the highly-anticipated show; that credit goes to the many elements of the production design, which is in and of itself a character in this high-concept, immersive experience.

An adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 marvel of a movie musical, Moulin Rouge!, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, the story centers on Christian, an impoverished, aspiring American singer-songwriter who vies for the affection of Parisian beauty Satine, the headliner of the famed cabaret night club Moulin Rouge. The jukebox musical features more than seventy hits spanning decades, all of which are accompanied by unforgettable, innovative visual artistry.

Director Alex Timbers, the luminary behind such iconographic treats as Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Peter and the Starcatcher and Beetlejuice, is at the helm of Rouge, which stunned audiences at its outof-town tryout last year in Boston. Over the past six years he has been crafting a show that envelops audiences the moment they enter the theater, which has been transformed in its entirety into the “actual” Moulin Rouge. “I thought a lot about the scenic envelope for the show,” he recalls of the concept for the audience’s entrance.

“From the first conversation I had with Baz, it felt important that you’re in this club.”

Timbers says that he has always been interested in world creation and the idea of “the audience and actors being in a room together, without the footlights separating you.” When audiences arrive at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre they will find a preshow in progress, featuring actors already performing in a show-within-a-show. “You’re entering the club in motion a little bit,” he adds. “This is about mood and atmosphere.

It’s going to be really exotic and transporting.”

For Timbers, it is also crucial for audiences to have a role in the show. “If you’re in a club scene, are they the actual audience at the Moulin Rouge?” he says of the questions he asked himself while creating the show, “versus, in this intimate book scene, are they people voyeuristically listening in? It’s a delicious proposition for the director because you get to do those big shifts where you’re

looking in on the action and then you’re right there and part of the action. Those can instantaneously switch.” Derek McLane’s scenic design was instrumental in breaking the fourth wall as well. He says they “break the proscenium frequently with passerelles and ramps out in the theatre that people come out to during the course of the show.”

piece of design. That was both challenging and exciting, figuring out how to honor the spirit of the movie and its design, and also make it something new.”

To accomplish this, McLane wanted to convey a strong sense of 1899 in the Montmartre district of Paris, the show’s setting. Coincidentally, his childhood in

Over the past six years he has been crafting a show that envelops audiences the moment they enter the theater, which has been transformed in its entirety into the “actual” Moulin Rouge.

CATHERINE ZUBER

DEREK MCLANE PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY

They have even built their own opera boxes very close to the proscenium to be used during the action of the play.

McLane felt that it was his duty to honor the beauty of the film, which was memorably designed by Catherine Martin. (In 2002 she won two Academy Awards for her art direction and costume design for the film.)

“I’m very aware that the production design for the movie is one of the most famous and memorable production designs of all time,” he says, recalling how he was “blown away” by the film. “I knew that the show couldn’t be a copy of the movie–it needs to be its own thing and to feel like a contemporary

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the time period. “A great sense of exoticism existed, and many Parisians were lovers of artwork from Asia and Morocco, particularly Indian and Chinese art. That love, mixed with the ornate, cast iron architectural styles of Paris in the late 19th century is a really interesting mixture.” McLane says that he aimed to share a similar credo in how Martin

remained a bit more period in her choices.

“Even though we had this [combination], we always tried as much as possible to make sure that any choice could have existed in 1900, that it wasn’t so far gone,” she says.

For one scene, Zuber had to consider what performers would wear for a show rehearsal.

“They wouldn’t have sweatpants, tank tops

the period while considering what it meant for people to be outsiders at the time. “In the storytelling, there’s the Bohemians and the idea that the club is a refuge for people that feel they don’t belong in traditional society. I felt that the Moulin Rouge and Paris needed to be more brazen than if it was set in London or New York at that time.”

and leggings, but they would probably want to wear underwear, corsets, and swimwear, and kind of customize them in their own way. They would want to wear something that is comfortable but shows their body, so that’s what we did in that particular scene.”

Collaborating with Zuber came easily for McLane, as they have known each other since attending the Yale School of Drama together in the early ‘80s. In fact, they even share a studio, allowing for what she calls a “beautiful shorthand.” “[McLane] has a brilliant eye and he’s so clever. Coming up with a solution that is at once traditional but at the same time untraditional, it’s a wonderful mixture of sensibilities and he is a master of that.”

To begin her process, Zuber immersed herself in researching the Belle Époque period in Paris by looking at films, magazines, photographs and paintings of

The theme of class differences and their effects on the characters’ lives was important to Timbers as well. “Separating the worlds of extreme poverty in Montmartre and the deluxe maximalism that is the club was essential,” he says. “We wanted to service those two worlds in a really strong way and separate those worlds as much as we could.

The world of the club is filled with rich, saturated colors and the world of Montmartre is charcoal greys and blacks. That was the beginning to the way into the visual world of the show.” Timbers also notes that there is a third world visited briefly in affluent Paris that is only slightly touched upon in the film; on Broadway, the Duke’s world has an entire sequence. “It’s colorful but has more pastels and watercolors and a completely different vibe from the other two.”

When it came to choosing colors for

KAREN OLIVO AS SATINE, AARON TVEIT AS CHRISTIAN (CENTER) AND COMPANY

designed the film. “She said that everything they did design-wise was period in some way, but the way the colors and the patterns were combined made it feel modern. I thought that was an interesting comment.”

Timbers also points to this “mash-up” as being integral to the show. “One of the things that Baz and [Catherine Martin] do, which is really smart and is one of the tools that we’ve used on this, is they have an incredible rigor to what is period, what is contemporary, and what the rules are,” he says. “They were really influential in creating a vocabulary for us because it is different than the movie; we use very contemporary, theatrical lighting, electronic dance… but still have period elements. Their idea that there are true rules to how the visual world and the sonic world of a mash-up works was really inspiring.”

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the mesmeric theatre, which McLane calls a 360-degree environment as it features a giant windmill and elephant, as well as draperies overhead and walls covered in cut velvets, he used approximately seven different shades of red. “The combination of purple-reds, magenta, orange-reds, and fire engine red gives you a lot of energy and depth,” he says. Zuber married McLane’s concepts with the iconic attire from the film. “We looked at the green fairies, we looked at Zidler and his red tailcoat, and we looked at the men in the tutus,” she says of referring back to the film. “There were so many things we felt that fans of the film would want to see on stage.” She notes that making this happen was not always artistic; there were practical matters that dictated what she needed to design. “There are so many quick changes, and you can have the same artist play many different characters, with only maybe thirty seconds to make a costume change.”

Luhrmann, Martin and even film cowriter Craig Pearce have provided input for the stage production (Luhrmann has a producing credit), but also gave Timbers a lot of freedom with their work. “One of the many things that I got excited about with this project was the fun challenge of thinking, ‘This is a movie where a lot of what was so delightful was the energy built by the virtuosic editing and camera work,” Timbers says. “In the theatre we don’t have whip pans or Steadicams and we don’t have impossible crane shots. We also don’t have music videostyle editing. How do you create that same sort of energy and viscerality in a room while simply using tried and true theatrical techniques? That was really fun to think about and try to execute.”

McLane helped to overcome this challenge by creating a few miniature Montmartre buildings on stage. “You see those same buildings a couple of different times, even in different sets, like out the window of Satine’s apartment, and in the background on the street when Christian meets ToulouseLautrec and the Argentinean for the first time,” he says. “You sort of feel like wherever you are, you’re looking out at the same neighborhood.”

With the film in mind, McLane pinpoints two aspects of the design that acted as launching pads for his concept: “I’ve done a version of the heart-shaped pieces that

BOSTON SET DESIGNED

BY DEREK MCLANE, PHOTO

BY MATTHEW MURPHY

you see in the Moulin Rouge in the club; those in the Broadway production look like they’re gold iron work and lacy so they seem like really large lace valentines,” he says. “They are much more detailed than in the movie because on Broadway you sit and stare at them a lot longer; with the movie you just get these fleeting glimpses of them.” Along with lighting designer Justin Townsend, he designed the hearts so that they do a variety of lighting tricks as well.

The other focal point was Satine’s iconic apartment in the elephant. “It pays homage to the design of that room in the movie, though it does have some differences,” notes McLane. “Hopefully, fans will see a lot of other details that are new to this production.”

The unique construction of Moulin Rouge!

The Musical is enhanced by a number of Easter eggs for the avid fan. “You’ll see them popping up in songs and in the design in ways that surprise you,” says Timbers. “The catalogue from the movie comes in, but perhaps it is in ways you wouldn’t expect it, like it’s re-shuffled with things that are retro or contemporary.” He hints that audiences may hear hooks from songs as a teaser, and then hear the entire song later. Additionally, eagle-eyed audiences will catch fun nods to the film in the details of the sets. “My hope is that if you’re a lover of the movie like me, there will be so much to adore in this and a ton of fun treats to find within.”

–– Iris Wiener is an entertainment writer and theatre critic.

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LEONARDO’S WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RE-CREATED AND DECORATED WITH ITEMS THAT HE WOULD HAVE USED. THE VIRGIN AND CHILD WITH ST ANNE (LEFT) WAS PAINTED

BY LEONARDO DA VINCI ON 1510. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (RIGHT) WAS PAINTED ON WALNUT WOOD BETWEEN 15131516. IT WAS BELIEVED TO BE HIS FINAL PAINTING. SOME SPECULATE THAT HE FINISHED IT WHILE IN AMBOISE. THE CHÂTEAU DU CLOS LUCÉ (OR SIMPLY CLOS LUCÉ) IS A LARGE CHÂTEAU IN THE CITY OF AMBOISE, FRANCE.

Leonardo in Amboise

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am staring into a mirror of history.

At first it is black. But when I look at it from the proper angle, a Renaissance scene comes to life.

Leonardo da Vinci is seated at a table next to his beautifully enigmatic Mona Lisa mounted on an easel. Standing next to him is the Cardinal of Aragon, who is holding a celestial globe and engaging Leonardo in conversation. I take a picture with my iPhone and send it to some friends with the message: “Julie and I are visiting Clos Lucé in Amboise, France, where Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519 after nearly three years as the house guest of King François I. In this Disneyesque hologram in Leonardo’s petit-château

on the royal property, I imagine the visitor saying, “I don’t want to tell you how to do your work, master Leonardo, but don’t you think you should give her a little fuller smile?”

This year marks five centuries since

Leonardo da Vinci died in Clos Lucé, in the lovely Loire River town of Amboise, a little over two hours southwest of Paris by car.

Festivals will be held, television specials will air, and new books will be published. Major exhibitions are scheduled, particularly at the Uffizi in Florence and the Louvre in Paris, even though earlier this year it looked like French and Italian authorities were ready to go to war with each other over Leonardo’s

O’CONNOR. ALL ALL RIGHTS RIGHTS RESERVED. RESERVED. PHOTOS © 2019 JULIE O’CONNOR.

A Meditation on the 500th Anniversary of the Death of Leonardo da Vinci

ABOVE: LEONARDO DA VINCI’S BURIAL SITE RESTS IN THE ORNATE GOTHIC CHAPEL SAINT- HUBERT. HE WAS ORIGINALLY BURIED IN ST. FLORENTIN CHURCH. AFTER THE CHURCH WAS DESTROYED IT IS BELIEVED THAT HIS BONES WERE THOSE MOVED HERE IN 1863.

LEFT: THE BURIAL OF LEONARDO DA VINCI INSIDE THE CHAPEL SAINT-HUBERT (ST HUBERT CHAPEL ) ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ROYAL CHÂTEAU D’AMBOISE, AMBOISE, FRANCE IN 2018. THE TOMB OF LEONARDO IS A SIMPLE GRANITE GRAVE WITH A BRONZE MEDALLION ON TOP IN HIS LIKENESS WITH HIS NAME.

cultural legacy and might renege on agreements to lend key artworks.

Throughout Europe, 2019 will be the summer of Leonardo da Vinci from a tourist point of view.

While I am not an art historian, I have spent time at various points in my life thinking about Leonardo, his paintings, his famous notebooks, and the futuristic inventions and innovations that have kept him, in history’s view, as a man who was centuries ahead of his time.

I also have a couple of small personal connections to Leonardo that make our trip to Amboise in August, 2018 of special note.

First, I am 64 years old, about to turn 65, the same age as Leonardo when he arrived in Amboise in 1516. He had already painted his greatest paintings, made his brilliant contributions to defining the art of perspective, developed his unique approach to capturing shadows and light (known as sfumato), and excited the imagination of Italy’s most powerful secular and religious leaders with his art and ideas.

Yet he willingly left his fame behind in his native country, and said farewell to the warring factions of Florence, Rome, and Milan and to the never-ending politics of patronage among Popes, Cardinals, Dukes, and Medici family members. He put his rivalries with Michelangelo and other rising stars of the Renaissance in the rearview mirror, shook off a lifetime of near-scandals over his born-out-of-wedlock status and other people’s perceptions of his sexual identity and religious beliefs, W E STO N MA G A ZINEG ROUP.COM

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and accepted an offer made by the 22-yearold French King, François I, of permanent patronage in France. (In making this offer, François was supported and encouraged by his highly educated and worldly mother, Louise, and sister, Marguerite).

François bestowed on Leonardo the titles of “Premier Painter, Engineer and Architect of the King.” He offered Leonardo a significant annual stipend and the use of the beautiful home at Clos Lucé. François paid for Leonardo’s staff, which included

his dutiful assistant Francesco Melzi, his on-again, off-again secretary/assistant (and sometimes lover) Salai, Leonardo’s vegetarian chef, and a variety of others who traveled by mule with Leonardo over the Alps from Italy to Amboise in 1516. The traveling party brought three of Leonardo’s masterpieces with them, as well as paints, pigments, and art supplies then unknown in France.

François imposed no requirement on Leonardo to work, only the hope that he would enliven the cultural level of the court

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LEONARDO’S WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RECREATED AND DECORATED WITH ITEMS THAT HE WOULD HAVE USED. THESE DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN REPRODUCED AS AUTHENTICALLY AS POSSIBLE FROM LEONARDO’S NOTEBOOKS AND OTHER DRAWINGS. “THE DEATH OF LEONARDO DA VINCI” “FRANCIS I RECEIVES THE LAST BREATHS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI” IS AN 1818 PAINTING BY THE FRENCH ARTIST JEAN AÚGUSTE DOMINIQUE INGRES, SHOWING THE PAINTER LEONARDO DA VINCI DYING, WITH FRANCIS I OF FRANCE HOLDING HIS HEAD. IT WAS COMMISSIONED BY THE PIERRE LOUIS JEAN CASIMIR DE BLACAS, THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR IN ROME, AND NOW HANGS IN THE PETIT PALAIS IN PARIS. THIS COPY OF THE INGRES PAINTING HANGS IN CLOS LUCÉ.

THE CHÂTEAU DU CLOS LUCÉ (OR SIMPLY CLOS LUCÉ) IS A LARGE CHÂTEAU IN THE CITY OF AMBOISE, FRANCE. LEONARDO DA VINCI LIVED HERE FROM 1516 UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1519. IT IS NOW THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE CLOS LUCÉ.

THIS IS WHERE THE ROYALS WOULD WATCH THE FESTIVALS - THE COURT AND ITS LADIES WOULD SIT IN THIS ELEGANT GALLERY TO WATCH THE TOURNAMENTS, PARTIES, FESTIVITIES THAT LEONARDO ORGANIZED FOR THE KING.

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and help François launch a French version of the Italian Renaissance. Leonardo’s Amboise experience was intended to be a time to look back on all he had done in his life, create new ideas and new works if he wanted to, and mentor an ambitious young warrior-king who wanted to build a new highly cultured civilization in France, all expenses paid.

Second, we are traveling to Amboise just in advance of the 500th anniversary hoopla for Leonardo. 2019 has a special significance for me, because it will also be my mother’s

centenary. My mother was born in May, 1919 (an eventful year: think Women’s Suffrage, Prohibition, and League of Nations). She died of cancer way too young at 64 in 1983.

She was fascinated by Leonardo. I had the pleasure of seeing the Last Supper in Milan with her in 1971 (when there were no crowds, no advance tickets needed, and my father just parked the rental car in front of the Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery and we walked right in…Try doing that today!).

It strikes me as mind-and-time-bending to think that my mother, who I perceive as so modern, so 20th century, was actually born one-fifth of the historical continuum back to the last days of Leonardo in Amboise.

Finally, I spent a significant chunk of the last 15 years thinking about Leonardo, researching his life, studying his paintings,

interviewing art historians, and tracking down all manner of theories about him.

These activities were in the course of writing half a dozen critical guidebooks to the fiction of Dan Brown, starting with our 2004 book, Secrets of the Code, a collection of essays and interviews with experts about The Da Vinci Code. Unlike Dan Brown’s books, our books were non-fiction. But despite my years of work on Leonardo, I still have a lot of unanswered questions.

It is said that Leonardo died in the arms of his great friend and patron, François I, at Amboise on May 2, 1519. A painting by the French artist Ingres (three centuries after the fact) records the scene beautifully, mythically.

It probably didn’t happen that way. François seems to have been out of town on the day Leonardo died. But the King’s appreciation of Leonardo’s genius was so fervent that he wanted it recorded for history that the great man whom he called “father,” took his last

THE CHÂTEAU D’AMBOISE WITH A HOT AIR BALLOON AFLOAT IN THE SKY.

breath in François’ arms.

We toured the magnificent Amboise castle of François I, and Leonardo’s adjacent Clos Lucé home that has been turned into an informative exhibition on his life and work.

The re-creations of Leonardo’s bedroom, library, workshop, and kitchen seem quite realistic and educational. After the tours, we ended up at the gothic jewel box Chapel of Saint-Hubert, where Leonardo is presumed to be buried (although after a long, complicated history of fire, chapel rebuilding, and reinterring bones, no one is certain it is actually Leonardo’s remains that are in the crypt).

Unexpectedly, hot air balloons start to appear over the castle, as if in a drawing

by Leonardo five hundred years ahead of his time. Leonardo is credited with the first designs for parachutes, helicopters and other proto “flying machines.” Amboise, it turns out, is the terminus of a popular Loire Valley ballooning experience. As the colorful balloons drop down over the castle, I take notes on my own thoughts relating to the enduring enigmas about Leonardo.

Number one on my list is this: Leonardo is widely considered the greatest painter in the history of painting. Yet he painted less than two dozen paintings in his lifetime and many of them are unfinished.

When Leonardo arrived in Amboise to take up residence, he brought the Mona Lisa with him. Yes, today’s best-known and most widely recognized visual image from the history of art, was never given to whoever commissioned it. Leonardo had painted it years earlier, probably doing much of the work around 1503, although he continued to refine it and repaint and retouch it—and copy it. He kept it with him always, taking it to France, and ultimately dying with Mona Lisa still in his room at Amboise, which

is how it ended up at the Louvre in Paris rather than in Italy.

Walter Isaacson points out in his bestselling 2017 biography of Leonardo, that when the 30-year-old young man from Vinci was on the make in the 1480s, he wrote a now-famous letter to the Duke of Milan in the hope of obtaining employment. In this letter, Leonardo spent ten paragraphs “touting his engineering skills, including his ability to design bridges, waterways, cannons, armored vehicles, and public buildings.”

Only in the eleventh paragraph near the end of the letter did Leonardo note that he was also an artist and, in Isaacson’s words, call to the Duke’s attention that, “I can also paint.”

So, the greatest painter of all-time did not even see himself primarily as a painter.

When I was growing up in the 1950s and ‘60s, American culture seemed to hold Michelangelo as the ultimate “Renaissance Man.” But there has been a decided shift in Leonardo’s favor in the 21st century.

Leonardo is so much more fascinating, more mysterious, more complex, resplendent with so many more secrets. Both men are geniuses, but Leonardo’s form of genius ranged over even more disciplines and topics and he dreamed even further into the future. Like Einstein or Steve Jobs, Leonardo does not seem “confined” in space/time to the Renaissance era. He seems like someone who could appear in 21st century life, find himself at home, and even be ahead of his times today.

As we sit on the bench outside the chapel where Leonardo is buried and take in the majestic castle where the twenty-something King François I used to meet with his maestro, three times his age, I contemplate what their discussions might have been like

five centuries ago.

What made Leonardo’s mind so special?

In an age of so many talented artists and “Renaissance Men” (and, as we are discovering, “Renaissance Women,” as well), what made him so unusual?

I think it had something to do with his unique powers of observation and perception, his ability to translate those perceptions into drawings and paintings, and then his metatalent for connecting the perceptions across disciplines, bodies of knowledge, micro and macro worlds, to see the similarities and metaphors in the patterns.

When he studied the anatomy of hundreds of birds, he was able to draw out structural principles from bones, wings, feathers, and stabilization and directional mechanisms that would allow him to understand how humans would fly someday. Similarly, when he watched the way water flowed in gentle streams and raging rivers, he came to understand that the pathways of water were not unknowable, disorganized, random, or determined by supernatural forces. He could know them by studying them and drawing them. He could organize them and de-randomize them in his supple, curious, yet meticulously detailed mind.

Few people before or since have been as good generalists—as good at connecting the dots, decoding the secret language of nature and recognizing the patterns that make up the universe—as Leonardo. And none have had his ability to take ideas and visions and put them on paper or parchment or wood panels or frescoed walls, and invoke awe and wonder in people five hundred years after his time.

–– Dan Burstein and Julie O’Connor live in Weston, Connecticut. Dan is co-founder and Managing Partner of Millennium Technology Value Partners, based in New York. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of 14 books, including Secrets of the Code, the world’s bestselling guidebook to The Da Vinci Code, with more than 3 million copies sold in more than 30 languages. Julie O’Connor is an award-winning photographer who created the first non-Western “doors” poster with her “Doors of Tibet” in 2003.

Her book, Doors of Weston: 300 Years of Passageways in a Connecticut Town, was published in partnership with the Weston Historical Society.

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I run.

Across the campus, where I’ve been teaching. Through the grit of the city, into the grit. Through the cavern of the train station, up to the wind-chucked platform, into the train. Now the train is bumping along its tracks. Now it has stopped. Now there are three long blocks to the hospital and then Reception, elevators, the ICU, where they tell me to stop running.

I am to mask up, gown up. I am to drop the backpack of books I have been toting around like a turtle shell and adorn myself with nylon, paper, strings.

The nurse talks and then my father starts—a helium whiz of words, a steroid high.

“Hey, Dad,” I say, but he has his hearing aids out and his glasses off and there will be no reading my lips behind the mask that I am wearing.

“I’m here,” I say, despite it all.

“I’m here,” I say. For my sake.

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When they lose my father’s medicines

in the days and weeks, then months, to come, I demand emergency provisions.

When it is clear that the wrong pills and the wrong doses have been slipped into the treatment, I am not easily consoled. When they accidentally bring my father someone else’s cure, I am aggressively self-righteous.

When the meals that are delivered aren’t the meals my father wants, I knock to the front of farmer’s market lines so that I can hurry back to him with something he might like.

When there are bills to write, I write the bills; when there are calls to make, I make the calls; when the therapists and the aides and the nurses are kind, I bring them books, I bring them flowers, I bring them cookies; and when something goes wrong and then another thing goes wrong and when, now, no fault of his own, no forgiving this scenario, my father is newly quarantined, I declare, super hero style, To hell with quarantine. And show up. And do not don the quarantine gown, the quarantine gloves, the quarantine mask. And insist with my questions, until I get the news we must have, so that I can carry it back to my father, who lies in his bed and asks if, perhaps, I can just sit, if, perhaps, I can quiet now and be.

But this is his life I am defending.

This is his life, and I am turning: Thin-lipped.

Grim-faced.

Narrow-eyed.

Drought complexioned.

When fighting on behalf of the father you love, who do you become?

Now it is decided that my father must

move—from his spacious retirement village villa to a two-room fraction in Personal Care. Now I start the moving, winnowing, choosing, packing. I distribute and disseminate, negotiate the Steinway with the invisible cracked rib. I give my mother’s vases to the aides I like most. I leave an oil painting

of my mother young to curbside strangers then carry my father’s future up the hill— lamp by lamp, suitcase by suitcase, salvaged plate by undispersed spoon, until the pressure is too big and I am far from big enough, and my brother arrives with a plan: We’ll hijack a dolly to transport the heavier things. We’ll get the heavier things transported. Then we’ll nudge the empty dolly toward the downward curving hill, take a running start, and hop a ride, skateboard style, back to our father in the nearly empty villa.

It will be funny, trying to keep our balance.

It will be funny, if one of us falls off.

I wish I’d thought of that.

Proficiency is not benevolence. There is an art to being present.

In early May, I get into my car, pull up

to the village, and park. I wave hello to the ladies who sit like brightly colored birds on the benches outside the Personal Care wing and walk the long hall where my father lives. Knock.

“Hey, Dad.” We head down the hall and slide into the sun. The ladies on the benches raise the wings of their arms inside their white and babyblue cardigans. Their three-footed canes stand upright and steady—a miniature, silver, defoliated forest. Had I a bus I would sweep them up into the adventure I have planned.

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the handsome Volvo he has been separated from. I keep my hands on the wheel while he tunes his radio and adjusts the interior air, as he watches the forsythia in the yards we pass, so intrinsically beguiling.

I tell him we’re headed to a garden. I tell him I’ll drop him off at the entrance circle and then we’ll walk not all that far and sit in the overlook for as long as he wishes.

I say it, I have planned it. Me. The daughter.

The rocking chairs are empty when we reach them. The garden hill decelerates at our feet. There is the green lean of particular blooming things, and we sit, doing nothing.

If you’d look at us you might say we were perched on a low shelf of sky.

The clouds puff up like white balloons.

I take instruction from the hour.

giants. These envelopes and baskets lifted by fire and by air, directed by wind and cables.

These touches of genius more than 200 years old. Like everything that’s beautiful, they’re gored with danger, too, and I guess this is the part where I confess that the balloons are my obsession, not my father’s, that it is me, not him, who has spent four years writing a novel about them, lusting (that is the word) after hot airs.

I tell my father some of the history I’ve read, some balloonery stunts and heroes. I tell him what I hope we’ll see. I stand and he sits and we are side by side, squinting toward nothing, and my husband is wherever he is.

When fighting on behalf of

someone you love, the fight must end, the love must be the art of being present. I am slow to learn, but I am trying. Pastrami lunches. Riverbank afternoons.

Conversations in the shade of village gardens. The art accelerates.

I feel myself wanting more for him, more for us, more (the wanting hurts) for me. On a Saturday in July, I have a new plan, my best plan, I am certain. My husband and I will take my father to a hot-air balloon festival.

We’ll watch inflated color take the sky.

Sure it’s hot. Sure it’s far. Sure it is no doctor’s order. But look at us and look (this is me, wanting to see) at the love I give my father.

The crowds are thick when we arrive. The sun is cruel. The fence where we are to stand to observe the grand ascent might as well be on the far side of the moon. My husband heads off toward the clash of vendor booth and singers of songs, while I walker with my father over the ruts and provisional plank bridges of the festival grounds.

We stop for minutes at a time so that he can sit and rest in his collapsible chair. It takes us an hour, maybe, to get from the car to the fence, but we arrive, we settle in, I uncollapse his chair, I stand beside him. We are four or five hours from the main event and out there, beyond the fence, there is nothing but launch-pad emptiness.

They call the hot-air balloons the gentle

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He texts me sometimes, speaks of shade and a cool Pepsi.

When my father asks for water, I am glad to run and get it.

When my father remembers that he left his afternoon pills in the car, I run again, return.

When I run out of balloon exempla, I have nothing more to say.

The excoriating weight of the sun.

The excoriating waiting.

Three o’clock.

Four o’clock.

Five o’clock, and back at my father’s retirement village, dinner is being served in a well-conditioned room on clean white plates with proper silverware. Five o’clock, and the ladies on the benches might have sung today, might have even sung Sinatra, may be eating sugar-free ice cream in sugarfree cones waiting for the movie to start in the comfortable villa auditorium.

“Sorry, Dad,” I say.

He waves his hand, brushes away my apology. His hand, I fear, is burning.

Six o’clock, and my husband emerges from his tunnel of shade and finds us. The crowd behind us is wide, wild, festive—lounging on blow-up chaises, standing beneath biglid brims, wearing rainbow-colored glasses.

Six o’clock, and in the distance, a human cannonball is about to be shot straight from his cannon, and the crowd stands, it binoculars up, and we have no binoculars.

“Can you see him?” my father asks, for he’s standing, too, leaning all his weight onto his walker in the rutted earth.

“That way,” I point, and my father leans harder and squints more but cannot see him.

The cannon blasts. The man flies. He is saved by the nets strung up to save him.

“How’d it go?” my father asks, over the roar of the crowd.

“Well,” I say, and my father shrugs.

Now, when we return our gaze to the main attraction, the launch field is being recast as a theater. The ballooners are arriving with their Avis trucks, their pick-up trucks, their stars-and-stripes painted trailers. Entire crews pile out of vehicles, clown-car style.

Children run up and down the field. Tarps are snapped out, bundled balloons are unbundled, baskets are given a little shine. The fancy people who will be sent aloft are gloriously fancy, while the regular sky riders fix their caps.

The empty field is now a psychedelic one.

A fan turns on, a single fan, and the first balloon inflates. It lies on its side stretching its long stripes out.

We have front row seats. We avert our eyes from the sun on the horizon. We wait.

“Do you want to sit?” I ask my father, but he can’t hear me. He’s lost the batteries, he pantomimes, on his hearing aids. He will watch the spectacle of hot-air balloons like a movie with no sound. He will watch it standing.

The first balloon inflates. It bobbles. It lifts itself from its supine state and becomes a proper, upright teardrop. It tugs at its cables and the ground crew tugs back, and now into the basket its pilot climbs. I can hear the propane burner burn. My father can see the blasts of fiery breath. The ground crew gathers for one last touch of the basket, one

last conference with the pilot, and then the cables are released, and the burns burn, and the balloon lifts, and something in me swells.

My father stands.

He leans across the fence.

My father is amazed.

The breathing lungs of the once-

dormant balloons. The peaceable chaos of stars and moons, greens and yellows, weaves of primary hues, rip locks, parachute tops, insignia and brands, a panda. We never know, when a balloon begins taking its airy shape, what it will turn out to be, or how it will soar. Stripes and diagonal splits, an American flag, a blue dog, that panda, and the crowd is thick with joy, the crowd sings to the songs that the loudspeaker blares, the crowd is one single thing on the ground and the balloons are their singular things in the sky, all streaming breeze-ward in the same direction, over our heads, away from the sun, to a not-so-distant touchdown, and now even the official photographers have stopped taking photographs to watch.

When one balloon nudges another during takeoff, it is not a nudge, it is a kiss, and we roar.

I touch my father’s shoulder so that he can watch my lips.

I touch his shoulder so that he will turn, so that I can see his face.

I touch his shoulder and the balloons are in their floats—their fires hissing, the pilot hands waving, the music playing, the breeze behaving, and up they go, up higher and breeze-ward, like musical notes, like a harmony sung only in soprano.

I feel the heat of a tear in my eye. I feel myself exhaling, and beautiful is the only word I have, beautiful, and my father has seen this, he is standing right here, he is at the fence looking up.

Nothing tethered. Everything released.

We stay until the very end. We stay until

Elvis himself, in fabulous shades and a durable belt, wobbles up, stories tall, and cants and tilts then lifts then drifts into the sky, follows the waft, the glide, the effervesce.

We leave only then, and it is almost nearly dark, and there are ruts and planks and wobbles and crowds between where we are and where we must be and only so much time if we are to take my father out for the meal we promised him.

My husband goes off ahead with the heavy things. I stay behind with my father. For every step he takes, he must first find solid walker ground. For every step ahead, there is a step or two to the side. The entrance gate is now the far side of the moon, and the crowd rushes past, and my husband is far ahead, and the night comes on us fast.

“Dad,” I keep shouting, so that maybe he can hear me. “It’s okay, Dad. You’ve got this,” because what other choice does he have, what other choice have I left him with? You’ve got this, you’ve got this, you have come this far, but he is exhausted, his legs are folding, he is pitching back—leaning away from his walker and now all 107 pounds of me must be his bulwark, his defense against a fall, and I am not big enough, I am not big enough for this thing I made out of the love I keep transmuting.

The balloons are long gone, the effervesce.

It is my panic, rising.

“I need some help!” I begin to call. “Help!

Help me!” Until my husband, far ahead, somehow now hears me. He circles back.

Catches my eye. Sees the sharp anxiety.

Calm, he talks to my father, then walks ahead, marking out the best, least bumpy path, showing my father how it gets done, showing me. We go sideways, backwards, forwards. We arrive, at last, at the fairway and the vendor booths, and it’s not that much further now, I think, you can do this, Dad, I think, but he stops. Just stops. Begins that awful pitching backwards thing, like a tree going lateral. There is a crowd behind us, pressure. I turn to apologize for the obstacle we have become.

“No, ma’am,” one man says to me, a sturdy man, the closest one. “Don’t you be apologizing, ma’am. We’re here if you need us. We’ve got his back.”

Here if you need us. The art of being present. My eyes grow hot with gratitude, while, up ahead, my husband finds Security, Security calls Medical, a lady at a booth lends us her hand. We uncollapse my father’s chair and he sits with his collapsing legs and we wait until the medical people in their golf-cart truck come, their flashing sirens on. It takes many of them to lift the one of him, and my husband runs ahead toward the car.

“Hold on,” the girl in the makeshift medical transport says.

“Hold on,” and she’s talking to me.

The hour is dark. The moon is full. The moon is nearer than it’s been. In the back of his Volvo, my father watches the roads, the world now asleep, all the restaurants closed. He cannot hear for now, and so we do not speak.

Here if you need us, the man said. Here if you need us. Such a simple thing.

It is so late at the villa that they’ve locked every door but one. The cafeteria is dark, the halls are empty, the ladies who like to sing are sleeping. It is so late, and it is so bad with my father that a wheelchair is now needed. My husband parks and I dash inside. I find what I need in a closet of emergency provisions. I wheel my father down the many halls, unlock his door, push him in. The only food in his place is a tub of sugarless cookies. He clings to his last bottle of water, his empty yellow bag of pills.

“That’ll do,” he says, when we’re in. “I’ll take it from here.”

“Dad,” I say. “I’m sorry, Dad,” and give his burnt cheek a kiss.

The next day, early, my father calls.

The next day his hearing aid batteries are working. I answer the phone with an apology, an apology that I have prepared during the night of my not sleeping.

“No,” he interrupts. “It was beautiful. It was really something to see.”

“But, Dad,” I say. “Your legs, Dad. The heat. I shouldn’t have…. I thought maybe….

I don’t know what I was thinking.”

“I don’t know how they do it,” he says. “Do you? I don’t know how the balloons don’t get in each other’s way, but I’m glad I went.”

There’s silence, then. No questions and no answers and no good words to say. Love is not strategic. Love shouldn’t be.

“Maybe you can send me pictures,” my father says then. “So I can show all my friends over here.”

“Pictures?” I say.

“Yes. A lot of pictures. Wait until they see.”

–– Beth Kephart is an award-winning teacher at the University of Pennsylvania, and co-founder of Juncture Workshops.

She is the author of two dozen books and is currently working on a collection of essays titled Wife|Daughter|Self. bethkephartbooks.com “Here if You Need Me” first appeared on Catapult.com.

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THERE’S SOMETHING SURREAL about visiting a shopping mall in which the women on advertising hoardings and posters have their faces, hands and feet digitally removed.

Dougie Wallace made waves in Saudi Arabia when he recently published Harrodsburg, a book of photographs showing the outrageous consumer avarice of some of the kingdom’s richest citizens as they shopped the streets of Knightsbridge in London.

Then, in an unexpected twist, Reem al Faisal, a Saudi Princess, invited Wallace to exhibit images from the book in the Saudi Arabian Red Sea city of Jeddah. While there, he discovered that there are few entertainment options in the kingdom, which has no cinemas, bars, or nightclubs. Instead, residents spend their leisure time in giant, upscale, shopping malls.

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Islamic fashion is one of the industry’s fastest growing sectors, expected to be worth more than £200 billion by 2020. In “Behind the Veil,” the new project developed during his Saudi journey, Wallace shows how Western corporations adapt their sales campaigns to laws that are so harsh that the sight of a strand of hair or a jeans-clad leg in an advertising poster can result in a visit from the religious police or mutaween, the Committee to Promote Virtue and Prevent Vice.

Those marketing efforts have led to the creation of an eerie advertising netherworld, where women in displays in Marks & Spencer stores have their faces erased, and the models in Zara are ghostly apparitions; where Ikea billboards convey homo-eroticism: solitary, bare-chested men luxuriating in sumptuous white bed linen; and neither Victoria’s Secrets nor Top Shop have a woman in sight.

“Strangely,” Wallace notes, “this same religious logic seems unmoved by the display of pert-nippled dummies, dressed in lascivious lingerie and outfits dreamed up for kinky sex that appears in abundance in the malls. No faces, no hands, no feet, so all is well . . .”

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ome wolves were driven from the forest where they lived and hunted. Their forest was destroyed and made into a mall with a J. Crew and an Apple Store, so the wolves found another forest.

But before too long, that forest was torn down too, and made into a golf course. The wolves were completely out of forest. And the wolves didn’t golf.

For a time, they tried to survive in the suburbs, but there was nothing the wolves liked about the suburbs. They slept in moldy tool sheds or the backs of pickup trucks. They became gnarled and thin in the suburbs. There were no jobs there either.

Even Animal Control refused to hire them to hunt raccoons and possums because the wolves were not qualified. Everyone else applying had a college education.

The wolves were forced to move towards the city. Housing was even worse for them in the city, though. Their entire pack could not find an economical way to split $3200 a month for a two bedroom. And besides, no one wanted a dog bigger than a French Bulldog in any of the buildings. Each wolf was the size of fifteen French Bulldogs sewn together. They applied for public housing but were denied.

Cops tried to shoot the wolves, but the wolves were faster than the cops. The wolves darted into the subways, sprinting through the darkened tunnels. Sometimes startled by the illuminated eye of a godspeed train, they leapt over electrified rails onto tiled platforms, and bounded up new staircases, to a different block, only to repeat it all again. More cops. More shots.

It wasn’t easy on the city streets, but the wolves survived by attacking unsuspecting hot dog carts or halal trucks. Finding no natural water, the wolves developed a taste for kombucha and locally roasted organic shade grown coffee. By Christmas Day, they were living without predators in the sewers. The quiet was worth the filth.

So they became sewer wolves, moving silently through the lowest shafts beneath the city. Each night around closing time, they would raid a dumpster outside Ray’s Famous Pizza. Or burst apart the trash cans of a McDonald’s. Still these wolves dreamt of blueberry 98

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The taste of of thethe airair in in thethe forests they had grown They didn’t understand opera, grown upup in.in.

They didn’t understand opera, butbut they hoped they hoped to.to.

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They howled about flowers had been a thing.

They howled about how they used raise these children their how they used to to raise these children as as their own forest.

It used fun. own in in thethe forest.

It used to to bebe fun.

Sometimesthethetoddlers toddlerswould wouldgrow growinto into Sometimes fierce warriors and two-legged comrades fierce warriors and bebe two-legged comrades to to wolves, helping them hunt and sometimes thethe wolves, helping them hunt and sometimes coming back wolf pack after a scouting coming back to to thethe wolf pack after a scouting mission, sing new rock songs mission, to to sing thethe new rock ‘n’ ‘n’ rollroll songs of of day.

Other times toddlers grew thethe day.

Other times thethe toddlers grew upup to to bebe annoying, and wolves could them annoying, and thethe wolves could eateat them forfor a a meals.

It was a win-win. fewfew meals.

It was a win-win.

The wolves didn’t have much trouble capturing The wolves didn’t have much trouble capturing a baby. a baby.

There was a park above sewer and There was a park above thethe sewer lidlid and it it was easy pushing and nabbing a kid was as as easy as as pushing thethe lidlid upup and justjust nabbing a kid outout of of thethe stroller.

Then, look at them down there sewers, nine wolves stroller.

Then, look at them allall down there in in thethe sewers, nine wolves smiling down a screaming baby covered sewage. justjust smiling down at aatscreaming baby girlgirl covered in in sewage.

They were friends right away.

They were allall friends right away.

The child’s parents realized was gone almost immediately, The child’s parents realized sheshe was gone almost immediately, had clue how.

The police pretended they were without leads butbut had nono clue how.

The police pretended they were without leads because it wasn’t their description have down into because it wasn’t in in their jobjob description to to have to to gogo down into sewers.

The department sanitation told police it wasn’t thethe sewers.

The department of of sanitation told thethe police it wasn’t their description because they didn’t want battle sewer in in their jobjob description because they didn’t want to to battle sewer wolves. mum was word. wolves.

SoSo mum was thethe word.

The parents hung signs over city.

The parents The parents hung signs allall over thethe city.

The parents putput upup Facebookposts. posts.Tweets.

Tweets.Local LocalTVTVspots. spots.Craigslist CraigslistMissed Missed Facebook Connection: You Were Our Beloved Baby Girl And You Vanished Connection: You Were Our Beloved Baby Girl And You Vanished

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The wolves kept being wolves and life was pretty much the same for them except now they were listening to National Public Radio and were becoming increasingly liberal in their political beliefs.

Sewer Baby began to walk. Sewer Baby began to talk Wolf. In a way so alien to the human race, she flourished. Sewer Baby played with matches she found, and the wolves sang with happiness when her firelight flickered in their dense, shared darkness.

The girl’s parents, having lost all hope of her return, left the city.

A forest had been cleared and a new highway opened. Seeming to sprout overnight, a house popped up for them out of the dewy sod. The family wallpapered themselves in this new house. They

plastered themselves in it too. They took out a loan for a Jacuzzi, and after much trouble, had another baby. The family loved the new baby. A girl. And they named the girl the same name as the baby that had been stolen by the wolves.

Each day was a puzzle briefly shining in whatever was the sunlight.

And each night was a maze lit by mostly nothing.

And so they all forgot.

They all forgot who they were and where they’d come from.

It was too painful to remember how beautiful things had been.

–– Bud Smith is the author of the novel, Teenager (Tyrant Books), the short story collection, Double Bird (Maudlin House), and the memoir, WORK (CCM), among others. He lives in Jersey City, NJ.

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f you are eager to step outside your comfort zone, Memories Group is a marvelous way to visit Myanmar’s once out of reach, Mergui Archipelago islands.

While we might not suggest trekking all the way to Myanmar for your traditional beach holiday, you may return home with a sense of accomplishment and some serious “bragging rights.”

The best season to visit Myanmar is November - March, when the seas are calm, the fruits are ripe, and most importantly, the monsoons have not begun blowing.

ship has a library on board with a thoughtful collection of books from the region, which is an essential component of the digital detox. There is absolutely no cell service or wifi onboard.

The yachts have lovely sundecks, with overflowing baskets of fruits. Fresh tamarinds in their shells, and baby mangoes with VILLA PHOTO BY JON BOURBAUD

Itinerary • Arrive Friday morning to Phuket International Airport, Thailand.

• Transfer across the Thai-Myanmar border by car/ traditional longboat.

• Depart Saturday morning, with Burma Boating.

• Tuesday - Arrive to Awei Pila Island Resort.

• Friday - Transfer to Phuket International Airport.

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skin so thin you bite right through. Snake fruits, longans, dragon fruits, pomelos, Thai mangoes (maybe the best in the world), and jackfruits. Our Thai chef, Nana, prepares fragrant coconut curries.

Dry toasted curries with ginger, crunchy fresh peppercorns and lemongrass and steamed baby conchs with chili sauce that we dive for ourselves. We feast on homestyle pad thai, fried rice,

and platters platters of of mango mango sticky sticky rice rice with with and homemade coconut coconut sauce. sauce. homemade Our first first mate mate is is aa Burmese Burmese man man called called Our 99; he he knows knows these these islands islands well, well, and and started started 99; visiting the people here over ten years ago visiting the people here over ten years ago with National Geographic.

This is very with National Geographic. This is very important, because because navigation navigation charts charts can can important, be out of date, as no one has been allowed be out of date, as no one has been allowed

snorkels and fins, secluded beaches to swim to, and small fishing villages to visit.

One morning we kayak through the mangroves of a secret river, where we see a family of sea otters playing among the rocks. You may also be lucky enough to see monkeys having snacks on the beach, and fortunate enough not to meet the pythons which are also native. burmaboating.com

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TIPS • Book directly through Memories Group. They will arrange all of your transfers.

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to survey survey these these waters waters for for almost almost 60 60 years, years, to perhaps since the time of British rule. The Myanmar government only grants a very small number of boating permits for these waters, and only one boat is permitted to visit each island at one time.

But no matter how far out you go, you will never feel alone among the Mergui Archipelago. After the sun sets, we hear little engines passing by. They are the Mokens out night fishing.

• Request to be delivered by Burma Boating directly to Awei Pila on the last day of your sailing trip (not to return to Kawthuang).

• Bring small gifts/treats from the USA to give to the Moken children when they visit.

• Bring water shoes for the beach and village excursions.

• Visit evisa.moip.gov.mm for your Myanmar e-visa. Be sure to print.

• Books to read while in the region: George Orwell’s Burmese Days and Billion Dollar Whale by Tom Wright & Bradley Hope. memoriesgroup.com

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The Mokens are an ancient tribe of sea gypsies. They are real nomads. The Moken language has no word for “want” or “worry.” The Mokens say, “the ocean will provide.” The older generations do not know their age. The kids paddle up to our boat in simple canoes made from hollowed tree trunks and say they are 13. We pass them many treats.

Each day there are new archipelago excursions. New reefs to explore with

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Awei Pila is a remote island retreat in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. It is lush new 5-star eco-resort situated on a private island by the jungle.

Glamorous safari style yurts sit just meters away from the sea at the very point where sand meets brush. Each is bright and airy, engulfed in natural light, with natural wood floors, and outfitted in neutral colors with slight touches of cool blue. Each has its own

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beach terrace, and discreet open air shower.

Awei Pila offers unobstructed views.

There is no busy port or marina, airstrip, phone lines, electricity, or wifi. (They have set up their own sustainable programs to provide you with some of these amenities).

Just a simple white infinity pool graces the beachfront, accompanied by plush white day beds, and a full bar.

One of the resort’s only permanent structures serves as the central dining area.

Even so, it is open air, completely at the will of the sea and the elements.

If you want to eat fresh seafood or try local Burmese dishes, speak with the staff each morning to make requests.

There are several challenging hikes to make across this island terrain. Our local chaperone engaged a machete to keep the path clear ahead. A longer trek ends with a swim at a remote beach and a shorter excursion led to the small villages that have only recently popped up on the far side of the island.

Diving & snorkeling: The water sports manager, Marcella, is a marine biologist.

While these waters are certainly not the cleanest or the clearest, they are teeming with life, and provide sustenance for so many.

Request a full list of available activities, as not everything is listed above. The spa is opening soon. aweipila.com –Simone W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM

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esides technology and tourism, Israel has seen a boom in new, world-class accommodations over the past several years. 5-star, boutique hotels are opening across the country, including the two below in magnificent, must-visit cities.

Enjoy ancient sites, cultural marvels, religious wonders and fantastic cuisine in both Acre and Jerusalem, while staying in one-of-a-kind, luxury lodgings.

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Acre is an ancient port city in northwest Israel, on the Mediterranean coast. One of the oldest ports in the world and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Acre, over millennia, has been dominated by the Romans, Ottomans, Crusaders, Mamelukes, Byzantines, and British. Today, on the remains of the crusader-era city, it is home to a welcoming and peacefully coexistent mix of Jews, Christians and Muslims. The restored Knights’ Halls, Templar tunnels, Turkish baths, and mosaic-clad Or Torah synagogue are all to be visited for a glimpse into the past, while an active souk, (market) marina with fishing boats, waterfront restaurants, and kiosk-lined, cobblestoned streets give testament to the city’s enduring vitality.

Located in what were once two adjacent stone homes of wealthy merchants, the Efendi has been painstakingly restored and transformed into a flawless boutique hotel in the heart of the old city. Twelve airy, luxurious, exotic and unique guest rooms, salons and seating areas, a spa and hamman, and expansive 114

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terraces overlooking the sea, comprise a retreat of lavish imagination. Owned by legendary chef and entrepreneur, Uri Jeremias – otherwise known as “Uri Buri” – the Efendi is imbued with authenticity and Jeremias’ signature originality. Service is unobtrusive yet exemplary; the Israeli breakfast at the 20-foot-plus communal monk’s table is divine.

Jeremias’ glorious fish restaurant – Uri Buri – visited by Middle East dignitaries, international glitterati, and food enthusiasts from near and far – is a few minutes walk from this exquisite hotel. efendi-hotel.co.il

VILLA BROWN JERUSALEM

A restored private residence from the Ottoman-era, The Villa Brown is a luxe, funky 24-room boutique hotel in the heart of Jerusalem. Jewel-toned interiors overlaid against cool stone foundations provide a titillating yet restful oasis within this ancient, bustling, fascinating city. Neoclassical, Ottoman, British Mandate and eclectic design elements are combined with modern amenities.

Rooms and suites are individually laid out. Friendly yet attentive service adds to a relaxed, guesthouse feel.

A lavish Israeli breakfast is served daily on the open-air veranda, or in the sun-drenched indoor café.

Borrow a book in any of a multitude of languages from the lobby library. Enjoy cocktails, Israeli and international wines in the Subterranean “Cave Bar” located in the villa’s one-time cistern. Soak away the aches of sightseeing in the rooftop spa and open-air Jacuzzi. Enjoy a moment’s reflection on the rooftop terrace and lounge overlooking the city.

The newest addition to the Brown Hotels group, the Villa is within walking distance to the old city, trendy cafes, museums and art galleries, restaurants, bars and the famed Mahane Yehuda market. Like its sister Brown properties, the Villa is rooted in a devotion to service, design, innovation, style and authenticity. brownhotels.com – CRM VILLABROWN BROWN VILLA

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he mandarin oriental, Milan debuted in 2015 during the Milan Expo, slipping gracefully into the fabric of the city.

Whether you’re in Milan for business, Fashion Week or La Scala, the location is ideal, minutes from Duomo Square and Piazza della Scala, the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle and the heart of the fashion district.

The MO is a salute to Milanese style and design. Seta, the Italian word for silk, is the name of the hotel’s twostar Michelin restaurant, a nod to Italian silk produced in the region.

Guests welcome the immediate connection to the culture and history of the city. The hotel blends four 18th century buildings with two open-air courtyards into one elegant haven.

Marvel at the walls of Italian marble hand cut by local artisans.

Rooms and suites are modern and comfortable, with sleek furnishings; sophisticated as well as functional.

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collaboration with the designer’s brand and the Giò Ponti suite.

Mandarin Oriental hotels are known for their signature spas.

Make time for a soothing massage and a swim surrounded by elements of stone, wood, and running water.

Time to dine? The Mandarin Bar and Bistrot has the very cool vibe of the local hot spot for aperativi and cocktails. The Bistrot also offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in an indoor lounge and a fabulous open-air courtyard.

Looking for a Michelin-starred memory? Dine at the chef’s table for two INSIDE the kitchen of Seta.

The exalted executive chef, Antonio Guida, welcomes you into his kitchen to savor the flavors and observe his team as they create Seta’s culinary wonders. The ultimate gastronomic experience, right in your hotel. It’s no surprise: setting, service, style and exclusivity are the hallmark of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. mandarinoriental.com/milan –Debbie Silver

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fishing cruise in Alaska or an action-packed sail in the Bahamas.

Couples may desire a romantic getaway or even a honeymoon to the Indian Ocean, while a retired couple may want to invest part of their life savings into a holiday of a lifetime.

While some super yachts are permanently based in the most picturesque corners of the planet, others embark on a yearlong circumnavigation of the globe. A luxury charter yacht offers all the benefits and facilities of an exclusive villa, enabling you to enjoy captivating surroundings in the most exciting global destinations. The team at SuperSailYachts, established in 2003, offer a wide variety of luxury yachts and will match your requirements in terms of budget, number of cabins, activities and location. Charter Managers at SuperSailYachts have dozens of years of experience and their team of experts will ensure your charter will be professionally handled from the moment of enquiry to the moment you return back home. The captain and crew, at times the owners themselves, will also be involved in making your ultimate charter holiday a complete success.

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helsea, one of London’s toniest neighborhoods, festooned with picturesque parks and stately Victorian homes, is also a cultural haven. With its literary heritage linked to such famous writers as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, Chelsea has stepped into the 21st Century with the modern Saatchi Gallery, the iconic Royal Court Theatre, and the ever-fashionable Sloane Square, where the world’s top fashion houses such as Prada, Chanel, and Hermès display their incandescent couture. Iconic shopping destinations Harvey Nichols and Harrods are just a stroll away.

In the heart of Chelsea is the 5-star boutique hotel, 11 Cadogan Gardens, distinctly stylish and quintessentially British. The hotel, built in the late 19th century by Lord Chelsea, was originally four adjacent Victorian townhouses. As the cachet of the area grew, the townhouses were converted into a hotel, a home-away-from-home for the aristocrats, politicians and bon viveurs who wore top-hat and tails to dinner. Having recently been renovated with an eye towards preserving the rich history and opulent décor, the hotel’s warm, professional staff accommodates guests with the feel of an exclusive club.

11 Cadogan Garden’s historical character coupled with antique furnishings such as curiosity cabinets, Victorian floral wallpapers, and a vintage-style brass gate elevator offer a quaint ambiance, but it is the unique 56 rooms including 25 suites, that steal the show.

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THE SHED RESTAURANT This Notting Hill neighborhood restaurant is the brilliant collaboration of the eclectic Galdwin brothers, one a chef, one a farmer and one a restaurateur. Let it be said, this is not your garden-variety farm-to-table rendition. The trio’s unerring focus is bringing the Sussex Countryside to West London. Dishes are created using local, seasonal produce with the philosophy that what grows together, goes together. The Local and Wild Tasting Menu highlights wild foraged and locally grown farm vegetables, served alongside sustainable livestock from the family farm.

Sweets like rhubarb mille feuille, thyme pastry cream and praline sherbert are as innovative and complex as the main dishes. Wine is from the family run Nutbourne vineyard, even Mom Galdwin got in on the action and designed the labels. It will be very interesting to see what the team will tackle next. theshed-restaurant.com

tattoo artist and an award-winning perfume designer. The accommodations are deluxe, yet striking. If you book the Mandrake Suite you’ll sleep in an exotic Arabian tented bed. The Penthouse is a symphony in white, including a Veronese marble bed frame, cashmere mattress, steam room, and a Jacuzzi with its own retractable roof. This boutique hotel embraces sensuality, mystery and serenity; the hotel’s catchphrase, “Stay Beyond Yourself,” says it all.

Dining at YOPO restaurant is a feast for all of the senses; enjoy a sitar musician’s serenade with your Sunday brunch, unwind in the outdoor patio surrounded by blooming foliage, or enjoy afterdinner drinks at the fashionable YOPO Bar under an exhibit of artifacts and taxidermy folly. The cuisine is inspired classical with South American flavors. Check out the impressive selection of champagnes, sustainable wines, and top varieties from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy and Spain. –by Paula Koffsky themandrake.com W E STO N MA G A Z I N E G R O U P . C O M

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f you’re looking for accommodations to rival Her Majesty The Queen’s, look no further than The Rubens at the Palace: located right next door to Buckingham Palace. Nestled behind the Royal Mews–home to the royals’ stately carriages and gilded coaches–The Rubens at the Palace offers comfort worthy of the Windsors themselves.

The Rubens is centrally located in London’s Victoria neighborhood. A transportation hub, with tube and train stations galore, Victoria is home to some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Westminster Abbey, Victoria’s crowning glory, is a hop and a skip away, while lush St. James’s Park is well worth a stroll.

After touring Buckingham Palace–Queen Elizabeth’s official London residence–channel the monarch herself by taking afternoon tea at the Rubens. Enter the Palace Lounge, a beautifullyappointed room in full view of the royal residence, where you can sip on a classic black tea while indulging in delicate scones and exquisitely-crafted sandwiches.

Part of the luxury boutique hotel chain Red Carnation, the Rubens at the Palace bears witness to the impeccable taste of Red Carnation’s founder and president, Bea Tollman. Her presence is felt at the Rubens’ in-house restaurant The English Grill, which offers unique twists on classic British cuisine. Pick up your miniature flashlight, provided by the attentive waitstaff, to peruse the menu. Mrs. Tollman’s chicken pot pie and chicken soup are menu standouts, and her devotion to detail is evident throughout. The “roast trolley” is a highlight. Waiters wheel 120

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over aa silver silver cart cart and and personally carve a portion of exceptional, locallyover sourced meat meat at at your your table. Complete the sumptuous meal with a sourced heavenly crepe crepe suzette, suzette, prepared table-side. heavenly The Rubens Rubens also also offers the Curry Room, a space dedicated The solely to to modern modern takes on Southeast Asian and African culinary solely influences. After After dinner, dinner, adjourn to one of the Rubens’ three influences. bars: the the Leopard Leopard Bar, a sleek room decorated in Mrs. Tollman’s bars: signature animal animal print print that offers hundreds of whiskies; the New signature York Bar, Bar, which which often often features in-house singer Sourya’s smooth York vocals alongside alongside classic classic American cocktails; and bbar, which draws vocals on Mrs. Mrs. Tollman’s Tollman’s South African roots in its wines and mixological on creations. rubenshotel.com rubenshotel.com creations. redcarnationhotels.com redcarnationhotels.com

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ondon’s knightsbridge neighborhood strikes a delicate balance between commercial juggernauts and cultural landmarks. The Victoria & Albert Museum showcases sprawling collections of innovative design, its exhibits highlighting subjects as diverse as classic cars and Christian Dior couture. After soaking up the V&A’s cultural wonders, shop away at high-end ateliers like Lulu Guinness and the inimitable Harrods.

Just down the road lies another trailblazer of British taste: the Egerton House Hotel. Boasting sleek suites and elegantlyappointed bedrooms, the hotel balances modern conveniences

also available, as are kid-friendly teas.

Egerton utilizes stellar JING Tea brews. For a caffeine boost, there’s no better brew than a robust Assam breakfast tea, while those after some fruity flavors should opt for a blackcurrant and hibiscus herbal blend. Those looking for a more mature beverage should opt for an Egerton martini, perfectly crafted by expert mixologist Antonio.

Instead of a regular restaurant, the Egerton offers more casual options to dine in the lounge area. The Bar Menu offers delightful meals worthy of a full eatery. Start off with a selection of fresh Scottish salmon on hearty brown bread, then move on to a supreme cut of meat: a ten-ounce rib-eye, slathered in butter.

Accompanied by chunky “chips”—AKA thickly-cut French fries— and grilled tomatoes, this is one piece of steak that’s worth the calorie count. And don’t forget to share your dining experience on social media, using the hashtag #EgertonHouseHotel. egertonhousehotel.com redcarnationhotels.com –by Carly Silver

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with classic style. Constructed from two historic British townhouses merged into one beautiful property, the Egerton is a true, one-of-a-kind accommodation. Before visiting, fill out a checklist of room preferences: the staff will include magazines catering to your interests, choose your perfect comforter, and make this experience one you’ll never forget.

The pet-friendly Egerton is the ideal place to pamper your furry friend. Turndown service for a doggy bed comprises a caninefriendly treat; along with dog-sitting services and specialized menus. Your canine companion will get groomed from snout to tail, complete with nail and fur trim and a puppy massage. Enjoy a Doggy Afternoon Tea with your pup; while you sip a well-brewed cuppa, Fido will enjoy homemade doggy biscuits and “bowllicking chicken and beef meatloaf.”

Alternatively, take your afternoon tea sans dog in the plush dining room. Feast on delicious finger sandwiches—the ham and English mustard combo is a particular delight—and zesty lemon drizzle cakes. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu options are

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entrally located in mayfair across from Green Park, the Athenaeum offers beautifully renovated, luxury rooms and suites as well as oodles of amenities, tipples and treats.

From the exuberant welcome by the top-hatted doorman to the Classic Afternoon Tea “created using the finest ingredients, many of which are produced by royal warrant holders who supply Her Majesty The Queen,” the Athenaeum exudes British charm with contemporary flair. The intimate art deco ground floor gives way to bright, airy guestrooms refurbished with elements such as crown molding, Herringbone wool throw blankets and pillows, luxurious linens, and whimsical three-dimensional artwork. Marble bathrooms, some with enormous walk in showers, sport heated towel bars and divine ESPA toiletries.

Michelin-starred chefs and brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin oversee their eponymous restaurant, Galvin at the Athenaeum. Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, the restaurant features classic British dishes with a modern twist, utilizing locally sourced ingredients (*Please note: “Dishes with game may contain shot”) yet offering many vegetarian and glutenfree options. An outdoor terrace overlooking Piccadilly and the park is open seasonally.

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The The View, View, an an executive executive lounge lounge on on the the top top floor, floor, offers offers complimentary complimentary drinks drinks and and snacks in a club-like setting with snacks in a club-like setting with JUMEIRAH marvelous marvelous views views overlooking overlooking the the city. city. Meeting Meeting rooms, rooms, aa spa spa and and chic chic bar bar are are also also on on site. site. Museums, Museums, Mayfair, Mayfair, parks parks and and palaces palaces are are all all within within walking walking distance. distance. athenaeumhotel.com athenaeumhotel.com Experience Experience aa Themed Themed Tea Tea at at the the Jumeirah Jumeirah Afternoon Afternoon tea tea at at the the Jumeirah Jumeirah Carlton Carlton Tower Tower in in the the heart heart of of fashionable fashionable Knightsbridge Knightsbridge isis always always aa pleasure, pleasure, but but ifif you’re you’re there there in in February February you’ll you’ll be be treated treated to to the the Valentine’s Valentine’s themed themed tea, tea, with with all all its its lavish lavish and and provocative provocative emphasis emphasis on on love. love. In In addition addition to to an an intriguing intriguing selection selection of of teas teas with with finger finger sandwiches sandwiches and and savory savory cones, cones, indulge indulge in in heart heart shaped shaped scones scones with with clotted clotted cream, cream, and and miniature miniature red-iced, red-iced, heart heart shaped shaped pastries, pastries, complemented complemented by by aa red red rose. rose. Other Other themed themed teas teas include include aa Symphony Symphony Tea, Tea, Festive Festive Afternoon Afternoon Tea Tea for for the the holiday holiday season, season, Easter Easter Afternoon Afternoon Tea, Tea, and and British British Summer Summer Afternoon Afternoon Tea. Tea. Tea Tea isis served served in in the the Chinoiserie Chinoiserie lounge, lounge, aa modern modern and and relaxed relaxed salon salon off off the the lobby, lobby, accompanied accompanied by by aa harpist. harpist. jumeirah.com jumeirah.com

AND OUTSIDE OF LONDON... BATH From the Royal Crescent Hotel it’s an easy walk to some of Bath’s most historic sites: The Assembly Rooms: previously an exclusive concert, dancing and gambling venue, now home to the Fashion Museum of historical and contemporary dress.

The Roman Baths: One of the best preserved Roman sites in Northern Europe, a magnificent complex of temples, baths, hot springs and museum.

The Pump Room: Georgian-era gathering spot for taking the waters and taking a turn in society. Lunch and afternoon tea are still served in the elegant 18th century Pump Room restaurant.

Bath Abbey: founded in the 7th century and site of the 1st coronation of an English king.

Pulteney Bridge: lined with shops and eateries along its full span, on both sides, crossing the River Avon.

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he royal crescent, one of Bath’s outstanding architectural landmarks in a city of landmark status beauty, has been Bath’s most desirable address since first built in 1767. Thirty adjoining houses, with soaring ceilings and sweeping views, look over a rolling private park down to lower Bath and the Avon River.

Today, at #15 and #16 Royal Crescent, guests of the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa can stay in magnificent rooms visited by the likes of the Duke of York, adjacent to homes inhabited by authors such as Jane Austen, as well as renowned cartoonists, composers and artists of the day. The hotel’s original interiors have been restored to their former glory, with working fireplaces, period furnishings and artwork by Gainsborough and others hanging on the walls.

Rear gardens and outbuildings have been seamlessly added for additional amenities and leisure space. The Dower House serves breakfast, lunch, an extravagant afternoon tea, and gourmet dinner in an elegant setting with exceptional service; the Spa & Bath House offers treatments, a relaxation pool, vitality pool, sauna, steam room and fitness room.

Suite names commemorate the Crescent’s colorful history, and are supplemented by a hand written note with the current occupants’ names. All are sumptuously, individually decorated, with marble baths, chandeliers, antiques and whimsical objets.

Guests, whether die-hard history buffs or merely contented travelers, will relish the hotel’s “combination of modern elegance with traditional character.” There’s plenty to do at the hotel, in Bath, and in the surrounding area, so plan to stay for several days.

Around & About Bath For day trips from Bath, Around & About Bath offers delightfully curated, intimate, experiential tours led by knowledgeable guides. These trips are meant for the actively curious and allow for authentic engagement in the COTSWOLDS

nearby countryside; rambling the southern Cotswolds, driving the unpaved “Fossway,” – the old Roman Road – taking tea in the oldest hotel in England, clambering into the crypt of a tiny, 10th century village church. Itineraries are deliberately vague to allow for flexibility as well as surprise, but are all educational and handson. Hidden Cotswolds: Past glories & forgotten stories; Stonehenge & Secret Somerset in Winter; Bishops, Cathedrals & Boutique Shopping; are some of the current offerings.

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taring at this picture I’m inspired to write about Snowmass. Yet, sometimes I think it’s better that I don’t. Why spread the word and risk crowding the almost always empty slopes and non-existent lift lines? What can be better than ripping an early morning groomer or dancing through fresh powder, criss crossing your own tracks before anyone else can blemish your masterpiece? But one of the many things skiing has taught me, other than mad après-ski skills (think tequila, orange and cinnamon), is that sharing the experience is a big part of the enjoyment. So, please let me share Snowmass with you. All 3,362 acres of it.

Young families can start with lessons at the Treehouse Kids Adventure Center and learning areas around Assay Hill. Intermediates progress to wide open blue trails on the mile wide Big Burn, Elk Camp and Alpine Springs. Tree skiers like myself can dart in and out of the beautifully spaced glades like Powerline and Sneaky’s. Those with resilient knees can practice their mogul skiing on bumped up trails off the High Alpine lift, Sam’s Knob or the seemingly never ending Powderhorn trail. If you’ve heard that Snowmass does not have challenging terrain you’ve been misinformed. Expert skiers can enjoy a massive playground on the upper reaches of the resort. Not for the faint of heart, the headwall in Hanging Valley and The Cirque to its west challenge the most daring skiers with stomach churning chutes and leg burning steeps.

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(use your your imagination, imagination, please). please). (use Along with with all all the the great great skiing, skiing, Snowmass Snowmass has developed a bustling Along upper and and lower lower village. village. The The Viceroy, Viceroy, The Westin and The Limelight upper provide excellent excellent lodging, lodging, dining dining and and après ski options. Incredibly, provide 90% of of Snowmass Snowmass hotel hotel and and condo condo lodging is ski in-ski out. Add to 90% this its its proximity proximity to to the the world world class class shopping and dining of Aspen this andan anairport airport that’s that’s only only 10 10 minutes minutes away. Free bus service provides and easy access access to to the the three three other other area area mountains; mountains; Ajax, Buttermilk and easy Aspen Highlands, Highlands, all all on on the the same same lift pass. Snowmass should be at Aspen thetop topof of your your ski ski destination destination list. list. Everything Everything you need to plan your the trip can can be be found found at at aspensnowmass.com aspensnowmass.com trip –Rich Silver Silver –Rich

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hen planning a ski trip, we often consider ease of travel, average annual snowfall, skiable acres and vertical feet of skiing. Altitude is typically not on the list.

Especially in Colorado, where high altitude mountains prevail, it’s important to consider how flying from sea level and transitioning directly to 10,000 feet can impact your wellbeing and how much fun you’ll have.

The Importance of a Base Camp High altitude mountaineers know the importance of a base camp.

It’s a staging area where expeditions stop, acclimate and prepare to ascend. Having a base camp for at least a night or two is a good strategy for skiers and snowboarders.

When flying into Denver, think of ELDORA MOUNTAIN spending a couple days in Boulder adjusting to the altitude. In addition to creative dining, a vibrant arts and shopping community, opportunities for scientific discovery, and an enjoyable outdoorsy population, you can also ski for a day or two before transitioning to your ultimate destination.

Hello, Eldora If you haven’t previously heard of Eldora ski area, you’re not alone. Long the training ground for the esteemed University of Colorado NCAA ski team, Eldora has mostly been a local secret, the closest ski area to Boulder and the Northern Front Range. With 680 skiable acres and 1,400 vertical feet (our favorite statistics!), Eldora is a mediumsized ski area that significantly improved its infrastructure in 2017 with a high-speed six-passenger chairlift.

Things got even better, if a bit more busy, for Eldora when it joined the IKON Pass this season as a full partner.

Highlights of skiing Eldora include fast groomers off the Alpenglow Express lift, quieter, (yet no less fun) runs above the

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Indian Peaks chairlift, and the Western Ridge, the mountain’s most challenging terrain featuring chutes and trees.

Eldora has a Woodward Terrain Park and their excellent ski and ride school features Built By Woodward lessons and progression for kids, along with a full menu of options for adults.

There are even 40 km of groomed Nordic trail adjacent to the ski area, with rentals and lessons available.

When You Go… Boulder’s elevation is just 5,328 feet; this is important because altitude sickness becomes more of a factor above 7,000 feet. In addition to skiing at Eldora, other wintertime Boulder activities include hiking in the Flatiron formations that border the city, or exploring the city along the paved Boulder Creek path. If the weather isn’t cooperating during your stay, visit the Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado or the glorious IM Pei-designed campus at the National Center for Atmospheric Research and learn about weather and atmospheric science.

Lodging options include The St. Julian Hotel and Spa, Boulder’s premier hotel, convenient to vibrant Pearl Street which is chock full of interesting shops and restaurants.

The new, thoughtfully designed Embassy Suites or its sister property, the Hilton Garden Inn, both on Canyon Boulevard, are excellent options as well, featuring modern, sleek rooms and local art in public spaces.

Enjoy!

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o matter the time of year, it’s always Equine Season in the Horse Capital of the World: Lexington, Kentucky. Playing host to Keeneland Race Course—a track that’s home to some of the world’s best Thoroughbred racing and periodic sales where you can purchase a future Kentucky Derby contender— Lexington, Kentucky is also the site of the Bluegrass State’s most historic horse farms. visitlex.com There’s no better way to get the true equine experience than with Lexington’s own Visit Horse Country program. Enjoy tours of many of the world’s most distinguished farms and meet-andgreets with famous horses and their parents. Visit champions of

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stallions, and the Wild Turkey Distillery.The Fit for a Royal tour is worthy of Duchess Meghan herself, taking fans to Darley Stud–the famed farm owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and to the sumptuous Kentucky Castle, which is as decadent as it sounds.

Historic spots like Claiborne Farm, Secretariat’s postretirement home; Darby Dan Farm, an industry pioneer; and Calumet Farm, which produced two Triple Crown winners, offer a time machine into racing’s glorious past, while furthering the industry’s bright future. Book your tour today by visiting visithorsecountry.com The sprawling, green grounds of Keeneland not only play host to the races and the sales, but to many beautiful private events. Its pastoral surroundings are a perfect spot for an equine-inclined couple to get married or celebrate a major birthday. Those looking for a bit more info on horse history can pop on over to the Keeneland Library, the elegantly-appointed repository of treasure troves of information from the greatest owners and breeders in three hundred years of racing history, alongside priceless mementos from immortal runners of years gone by. keeneland.com But there’s far more to Lexington as a dynamic destination than all things equine. From distilleries brewing up the finest bourbon in the world to modern

yesteryear like Silver Charm at Old Friends Farm. The friendly, welcoming staff will guide you behind the gates and you’ll be able to see Thoroughbred aftercare at work (caring for these precious animals after their retirements).

To help visitors plan their trip, Visit Horse Country suggests recommended itineraries on their website, meant to guide you on building a comprehensive trip featuring the best of the Bluegrass.

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art galleries, Lexington offers world-class tipples, cuisine, and entertainment to every visitor. The newly-revitalized Distillery District plays home to music hotspot The Burl as well as the historic James Pepper Distillery, which recently reopened. A vibrant music scene keeps Kentuckians in fine tune. In August, Keeneland will host the Railbird Music Festival where horses and hoedowns will come together with superstar country and bluegrass artists. RailbirdFest.com Where to stay? The 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. Once the site of the historic Fayette National Bank Building, the hotel is a brilliant contrast of history meets contemporary art. This boutique property/museum offers a unique experience, with over 7,000 square feet of exhibition space. Docent-led tours are offered twice a week. The lobby’s modern motif is carried through in 21c’s stylish, streamlined rooms, filled with brightly-colored, plush couches; luxuriously cozy bedding; and 42-inch televisions. Also offering pet-friendly accommodation, the 21c Lexington comes complete with a 24-hour fitness center and free Wi-Fi. 21cmuseumhotels.com/lexington After a long day at the track or sales, head downstairs to the inhouse restaurant, Lockbox. Led by the delightful vision of Executive Chef John Searle, Lockbox features fresh, seasonal twists on Southern classics at every meal. Brighten up your morning with the gastronomic glories of the Lockbox’s breakfast. A fresh fruit smoothie is anything but average; its berry blend is elevated with the inclusion of cider, a sweet, tangy twist that’s to die for. Before trekking through the pastures of Kentucky’s finest farms, carb up with Lockbox’s freshly-baked banana bread, topped by savory sorghum butter.

a backdrop of walnut streusel. You can’t miss by adding on the fried sweet potato donuts, set off by a delightful maple yogurt, or the cornflake panna cotta, alongside a unique dulce de leche and chocolate pretzel crunch. lockbocklex.com HONEYWOOD

When you’re out and about and work up an appetite, drop in on one of Lexington’s many delightful options for a high-end meal. The culinary scene here is positively exploding and was featured in the most recent season of Top Chef. The Summit At Fritz Farm (www.thesummitatfritzfarm.com) offers high-end shopping and eateries alike. It’s no coincidence that Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon chose to open a branch of her boutique Draper James here; its stylish silhouettes pay homage to her Southern upbringing. After shopping up a storm at The Summit’s numerous boutiques, visit Honeywood, a wonderful eatery headed by six-time James Beard nominee Ouita Michel.

In her local restaurants, including new addition Zim’s Café, Michel offers high-end takes on legendary Southern cuisine. Honeywood’s carrots are deliciously deep-fried in the form of croquettes, while sweet potatoes are served up in savory beignets, another Southern classic. For the main course, the classic duo of pork and apple receives an upgrade, combining thinly-sliced pork chops with a cream apple butter jus and creamy grits. And there’s no better burger than one of Honeywood’s classics, served with hoecakes and thick, savory patties. Finish the meal with a Bluegrass-inspired classic: a chocolate pecan pie, whose rich filling is delicately spiked with Kentucky bourbon. Get your grub on at honeywoodrestaurant.com – Carly Silver

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For dinner, Searle channels a Southern staple with his delectable country ham and cheddar hushpuppies; the menu says these fried treats are to share, but you’ll be hard-pressed to let any other members of your party get the last hushpuppy. For a main course, devour a hearty roasted half-chicken, complemented by sunchokes and frisee, or a delectable braised short rib, complete with beef fat hashbrowns.

If you have room left—let’s be honest, of course you do!— for dessert, don’t miss the brown sugar paw paw pudding. A Southern fruit, the paw paw is the star of the dish, shining against

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Our first night festivities took place in the remarkable ruins from the original manor house built by Godfrey Barnsley for his wife, Julia, that towers over the resort’s legendary gardens. This roofless romantic brick structure is the site of many weddings held at the resort. Over cocktails, the estate historian, Clent Coker, treated us to fireside storytelling (in vintage garb) about the transplanted Englishman’s family and all of the intrigue, romance and mystery that spanned many generations. The next day we tried our skills at clay shooting at the Beretta Shooting grounds. 1,800 acres of the estate is devoted to a sporting paradise for those who enjoy fly fishing as well as quail hunting assisted by their world-class hunting dogs. John Burrell”s High Adventure Company recently partnered with the Barnsley Resort to bring the resort’s guests expert instruction and the best possible hunting experience regardless of whether you are a seasoned hunter or a novice city girl like me.

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Spa services were available as well as a fitness center and (weather permitting) outdoor pool. I opted to savor the great outdoors on the beautiful grounds enjoying the many activities they had to offer. For this native New Yorker, the Barnsley Resort was figuratively and quite literally a breath of fresh air.

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Helmed by Chef Michael Pagliarini, the Benedetto offers a variety of new takes on Mediterranean classics. We recommend starting with a light, bright insalata verde, then move on to an exquisite torchio pasta with fresh lobster, napa cabbage, confit potatoes, and roasted fennel. For dessert, savor the sbrisolona, an Italian tart with blood orange sherbet, crunchy honeycomb, and orange blossom ricotta, or a refreshing tangerine granita.

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On the hunt to preserve our global seed biodiversity

n one of the northernmost towns in the world, where the aurora borealis dance in the sky and the polar bears roam, a million seeds lie hibernating 120 meters inside the sandstone rock of Mount Platåberget. This sleepy town of Longyearbyen, Norway in the Arctic Circle is home to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault… join me, Sefra Alexandra: The Seed Huntress, as we embark on a sojourn to understand how seed conservation systems work internationally, who is safeguarding our collective seed biodiversity and why.

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sprout the great diversity of our wild and tamed landscapes, delighting our palates with their subtle nuance in every corner of the planet. They are the basis of our collective food security, the source of our medicine and fiber, create the habitats for fauna and germinate the visual magnitude and magnificence that surrounds us all.

We are all seed carriers, it is how we cocreate our offspring and how genetics and epigenetics are passed from one generation to the next. Throughout natural settings, seeds are being carried by all abiotic and biotic elements and creatures that abound.

Walking through the meadows the pappus of Taraxacum officinale, dandelion seeds, spin all around us–a great example of anemochory or the dispersal by wind. Myrmecochory, the great kingdoms of the ants below our feet transport seed on their great subterranean highways... even we humans carry seeds, anthropochory, on our clothes or in our pockets after a jaunt through the woods.

As we walk through the world and the wilds, we may all acknowledge that as in nature, we are living in a constant environment of change, succession and flux. Whether we are discussing climate

“weirding” and unpredictable weather emerged on the planet is where the greatest patterns, increasing populations or human diversity will be found. Harkening back and man-made natural disasters, we must to our tale of corn, we see that it emerged acknowledge that ecosystems do come under somewhere near South Mexico and Central threat for a myriad of reasons. Demands America. Thus, this is where CIMMYT is of the future will call for more food grown located, The International Maize and Wheat on smaller tracts of land, all while utilizing less water and less GLOBAL CROP DIVERSITY TRUST energy. As I say, “it’s too late to be pessimistic,” and we should all revel in a grand challenge!

What tools do we possess to adapt to these mounting factors?

Can anyone guess? Yup–you got it–SEEDS! Think about your father who lives in Colorado, your mother in New England and your brother down in Panama–they are all from the same family but have adjusted to the high/dry, rainy/cold, hot/humid climates respectively. So now, let’s consider corn, Zea mays, a sacred staple food crop around the planet, that was derived from thousands of years of selection from the pebble-like crop wild relative, or plant ancestor, Teosinte. The Incas were eating popcorn almost 7,000 years ago! This ancient crop has been held sacred both in ceremony and for sustenance throughout the lands for millenia.

Seeds were carried all over the world by roaming tribes and were used to establish civilizations, transitioning from hunter/ gatherer societies to agrarian communities.

Farmers cultivated and selected for the expressed genetics of the seeds that thrived in their local terroir and ecosystems–eventually creating new varieties and landraces that were bio-regionally adapted. Thus, these seeds that came from shared parental material, were selected for vigor, yield, pest resistance and palatability to the citizens of that region creating their own cultivars.

Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov was a Russian GLOBAL CROP DIVERSITY TRUST ethnobotanical explorer who went on over a hundred expeditions in the early 1900’s to gather, catalogue and safeguard Improvement Center. This genebank houses seed diversity from around the globe– almost 30,000 varieties of maize, not to forming the largest collection of his time mention around 150,000 varieties of wheat. and pioneering the seedbank concept.

Plant genetic resource or PGR is the During his travels he developed a map of scientific term that references the vast the centres of origin of cultivated crops. His variability found amongst plants that have theory purported that where crops first been selected by both human and natural

methods over millennia. Genebanks around the world store PGR in the form of seeds ex situ, which just means that it is being conserved off-site from where it is from, whereas in situ conservation strategies would be keeping the seeds stored (as living plants) in the soils where they are.

Seeds are indeed living embryos, however through desiccation and temperature control techniques, each of these unique accessions metabolic states can be slowed down–placing them into a state of hibernation. Viability varies amongst different plant families, and can be anywhere from a few days to thousands of years.

CIMMYT is one of the eleven main CGIAR Platform Genebanks that collectively manages over 850,000 accessions focusing on 35 of our planet's most important crop cultivars. The Genebank

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Treaty can access genetic material, under Article 15. This material, also known as germplasm, is made freely available to any scientist, farmer or breeder that requests it.

When we consider the developing world, over 50% of corn varieties currently being grown have been built-on or bred from CIMMYT’s collections. Seed banks help to ensure food security and are repositories of biodiversity.

MAP OF They provide the proverbial paint CGIAR CENTERS of breeders' palettes to be able to create new lines that are adapted to changing climatic conditions or associated pests and diseases. We are not talking about the creation of GMOs, but rather, ensuring that the genetic materials that have been utilized and selected for thousands of years in natural breeding are not being lost. It for example, would take many many generations to reselect for the immense drought tolerance relied on the preservation of this vital and high yield of Hopi Blue Corn. Seeds natural resource and an insurance policy are indeed our greatest tools of resilience for both incremental and catastrophic loss and hold the memory of our ancestors’ was formulated. The vault was established stewardship for the nourishment of all future as a service to the world community generations. by the Kingdom of Norway’s Ministry So, now that we understand the importance of Agriculture and Food with ongoing of these seeds, we must wonder–who is operations overseen by the Nordic Genetic protecting the protectors of these seeds? Resource Centre (NordGen) and is overseen Alas, we find ourselves on the frozen tundra by an international advisory council. The of a remote archipelago, standing outside Global Crop Diversity Trust (Crop Trust) the entrance of the Svalbard Global Seed is an international organization whose Vault (SGSV). There was an international mission is to secure our food, forever. They understanding that the fate of humanity are the overarching body that monitors

Seed banks help to ensure food security and are repositories of biodiversity.

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standard operating procedures of the CGIAR Genebank Platform and oversees ongoing operations of the vault including the preparation and shipment of seeds from the various countries to the facility. The Vault recently had its 10th anniversary, where the millionth seed sample was safeguarded!

(GMO’s not allowed) The maximum capacity of the seed vault is 4.5 million samples, with each sample containing about 500 seeds– meaning 2.25 billion seeds can be stored at a constant temperature of 18°C or -.4 Fahrenheit in four-ply foil packages. Nearly every country has sent a backup to the vault, which works as a black box system, meaning only the depositor can reaccess the seeds.

The first time seeds had to be withdrawn from the Vault was in September 2015 when one of the CGIAR Genebanks, ICARDA, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas in Aleppo, Syria, had not been able to access their collections due to civil unrest and war. Thousands of landrace varieties threatened to be lost were able to be sent back to the scientists and re-multiplied in Morocco and Lebanon with samples then resubmitted to the vault. Vavilov’s seed bank was also caught in the throws of war, during the 28 month siege of Leningrad from 1941-1943; his staff locked themselves inside the walls of the seedbank, yet, realizing the importance of this genetic material, they died of starvation instead of eating this vital resource they knew was so important for humanity’s preservation.

When we consider seed sovereignty and food security, the ability to safeguard your own seeds at the village/town/local level is the ideal situation. However, with the prevalence of natural disasters and war, the varietals are far too exposed to being lost or destroyed forever. These irreplaceable, exquisite embryos of adaptation must be backed-up. There are around 1750 smaller seed banks worldwide, preserving 7.4 million accessions– including the Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT) in Suva, Fiji, the World Centre for the prestige crop Taro. I spent three months on ethnobotanical expedition as a Genebank Impacts Fellow for the Crop Trust in the South Pacific gathering The Tale of Taro…

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but that’s a whole ‘nother story!

Globally we have already witnessed the genetic erosion and extinction of over 93% of our cultivated vegetable varieties.

The preservation of these genetics is what is necessary to acclimate our food systems to whatever the future holds and mitigate famines by ensuring food security and nutritional diversity.

The ROI of seeds is strong, my fellow citizen scientists, and supporting the work of the Crop Trust’s Crop Diversity Endowment Fund is vital in ensuring ongoing support of the Genebanks–which are indeed in need of seed funding–to conserve, multiply and distribute their collections. The Crop Trust is unparalleled in excellence and success on their global biological rescue missions they lead–with the Millennium Seed Bank at Kew–to regather crop wild relatives while they still exist. It is imperative to consider the resources we are discussing and their influence on every facet of society globally, the fact that a varietal accessions for just $625 can be preserved FOREVER is rather encouraging. What are we doing today that has a positive impact 1,000 years from now?

As my great mentor says, we are the People of the Pinch: at a pinch of time in our genetic biodiversity when we can either stand by and watch the rapid erosion of our biota or stand in as caretakers. Each time you are at a farmers market and relish the

flavor of what you’re eating… save those seeds, keep them cool, dark and dry, and you will be stewarding a true heirloom for your family.

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is indeed a back-up for our international communities.

However, true seed resilience and seed sovereignty lies in our soil-stained hands.

If we all re-embrace the delightfully fruitful and rather easy ancient art of our ancestors in saving our own seeds, then together we will create bio-regional seedsheds, safeguarding these mighty embryos for all those youngsters who have yet to germinate.

Save seeds – seeds save.

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Sefra Alexandra /o\ The Seed Huntress Sefra Alexandra, The Seed Huntress, is on a perennial expedition to safeguard the biodiversity of our world’s seeds. She is a Genebank Impacts Fellow for the Global Crop Diversity Trust, establishes seedbanks on island nations after natural disasters (her parents are delighted she finally went into banking) and is reviving the Southport Globe Onion heirloom in her home soils of Connecticut. Sefra Alexandra is a member of the Explorers Club, a certified Wilderness Skills Instructor & holds her M.A.T. in Agroecology from Cornell University.

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From Patagonia to the World: Fémina’s Surrealistic Musical Witchcraft

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hey have a flow, a cadence, a fierce rhythm on stage. The three women of Fémina are a musical force, pairing their folk instruments with otherworldly harmonies that will lead any listener to journey into the lush landscapes of Patagonia.

On a sunny afternoon, in 2014, at an indie festival in the north of France, the trio appear perched underneath a tree in a semicircle, as if in their natural habitat. Gazing at them, they might even evoke beautiful nymphs, fairies, or more realistically, witchy bohemians. Their outfits help with the vibe too, dressing in flowing, brightly-hued garbs, their hair adorned with flower crowns.

Armed with folk instruments, fiery redhead Sofía “Toti” Trucco strums her ronroco, a ten-string baritone charango commonly used in Andean music, with exhilarating urgency. Meanwhile, Clara “Wen” Trucco’s flamenco cajón exquisitely interplays with the bolero guitar splendor of Clara “Clari” Miglioli. Their rap-folk enigma is steeped in mystique, and Fémina have announced their arrival.

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base in France,” recalls Allie Silver, Buenos Aires-based artist manager originally from Weston, Connecticut, who currently manages Fémina and several other South American artists. “I was a fan and friend of Fémina at the time, and even through we didn’t work together, I recommended them to the programmers as a favor, since they were playing their first shows in Europe that summer.

They played a small acoustic stage under a tree — I mean, it was barely even a stage. And low and behold, they became the hit of the festival, and sold out all of their CDs! It was then that I realized they had great international cross over potential.” Since then Silver and Fémina have been touring the globe, from the U.S., throughout Europe, to the Middle East, Australia, and all over Latin America.

Sisters Toti and Wen and their childhood best friend Clari were born and raised in San Martín de los Andes — a bucolic small town amid glacial lakes and majestic-like forests, at 2,100feet above sea level atop a towering mountain in the province of Neuquén. The group has repeatedly described their hometown as nothing short of “magical.” “It’s a paradise,” Clari muses. “We grew

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émina es una fuerza musical. Las tres mujeres dominan un flujo, una cadencia y un ritmo feroz en el escenario, combinando sus instrumentos folclóricos con armonías exóticas que guían al escucha a los exuberantes paisajes de la Patagonia.

En una tarde soleada del 2014, en un festival independiente en el norte de Francia, el trío aparece posando debajo de un árbol, formando un semicírculo, como si estuviese en su entorno natural. Su imagen evoca la de unas ninfas hermosas, hadas o brujas bohemias. Sus atuendos alimentan este aura, lleno de colores brillantes y textiles, mientras sus cabellos lucen adornado con flores.

Con un rap-folk enigmático y místico, Fémina anuncia su llegada. El grupo se arma de instrumentos folklóricos, empezando por el ronroco de Sofía “Toti” Trucco. La pelirroja domina el charangón de diez cuerdas–un instrumento muy común en la música andina–con una urgencia feroz. Mientras tanto, el cajón flamenco de Clara “Wen” Trucco convive de manera exquisita con la guitarra esplendorosa de Clara “Clari” Miglioli.

“Nadie [en el festival] las conocía–en realidad, no tenían fans en

Francia,” recuerda Allie Silver, quien funge como gerente de Fémina y otros artistas sudamericanos. Silver radica en Buenos Aires y es originaria de Weston, Connecticut. “Yo era fan y amiga de Fémina en ese momento, y aunque no trabajabamos juntas, las recomendé a los programadores como favor al grupo, ya que estaban tocando sus primeros shows en Europa ese verano. Tocaron un pequeño set acústico bajo un árbol–digo, apenas parecía un escenario,” dice Silver. “De hecho, se convirtieron en el éxito del festival y vendieron todos sus discos. Fue entonces cuando me di cuenta que tenían un gran potencial internacional.” Desde allí, Silver y Fémina han estado de gira por el mundo, viajando por todo Estados Unidos, Europa, el Medio Oriente, Australia y por las Américas.

Las hermanas Toti y Wen y su mejor amiga de la infancia Clari nacieron y se criaron en San Martín de los Andes, un pequeño pueblo bucólico con lagos glaciares y bosques majestuosos, ubicado a 640 metros sobre el nivel del mar, en la cima de una montaña en la provincia de Neuquén. En varias ocasiones, el grupo ha descrito a su ciudad natal como “mágica.” “Es un paraíso,” dice Clari.

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up surrounded by the most beautiful forms of nature.”

Toti and Clari moved to Buenos Aires in 2004 as teenagers.

There, they began to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant urban milieu in the form of dance and hip-hop. Several years later, Wen joined along, and they soon formed a trio. “Buenos Aires helped us find another language, a more urban approach that contributed a lot to our growth as artists,” notes Clari. “[But San Martín] is pure inspiration, and that’s reflected in our poetry and our sounds.” They also added folk instruments which became a game-changer in their act.

The trio released their first LP in 2011, Deshice De Mi, a rootsy offering replete with spoken-word poetry, followed by the cheeky groove of 2014’s Traspasa. “There’s something about Fémina that

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I’ve always been enchanted by,” says Silver. “They have a mystical energy about them, manifesting things they want to happen.”

Meanwhile, the Godfather of Punk, Iggy Pop, was surfing the web for new music and serendipity took its course. He would later tell Rolling Stone in a 2017 interview: “I was looking up Mitski songs on YouTube, then the computer started to figure me out.

Because I look for South American stuff [...] quite a bit, then I was looking at female stuff, then suddenly up popped Fémina [... they] are just terrific,” he added. Charmed by the trio’s mystique, Iggy’s discovery led the punk legend to air Fémina’s music on his BBC Radio 6 Music show repeatedly.

“When we heard that Iggy played our music on his program, the first thing we thought is that nothing is impossible,” Toti recalls. They reached out via email to send their gratitude but were unsuccessful the first time. Then they heard about the second shout out and couldn’t stay put. “We tried to communicate through all means, and we finally got an answer.”

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their Miami show, the first gig of their second North American tour. They received a reply saying that he was leaving town that night to go on tour. Once the band arrived, they went off to the beach to enjoy their first day in Miami. “By surprise or destiny, we received a call by an unknown caller with a deep and gravel voice.

He said, ‘Hi girls, it’s Iggy.’ We couldn’t believe it!,” Toti exclaims.

“He was inviting us to his home — he wanted to meet us! Soaked and sandy from the sea, we headed to his encounter. ‘If I don’t answer the doorbell, just shout,’ he instructed, and that’s what we did. Shirtless, of course, he greeted us with a hug, and he knew all of our names!”

After a few mates and musings over each other’s work, Iggy showed them his art collection, and works he did during his youth.

“We always try to follow our intuition,” says Toti. “We knew it wouldn’t end there, it just couldn’t. We thought it’d be beautiful to sing with him, since music did unite us.” A week later, Silver and the trio brainstormed to see what’d be the best way to approach him with a collaboration idea. The next day, en route to their next tour stop, a friend of theirs sent over Iggy’s Rolling Stone interview where Iggy tells the interviewer about his plans for meeting Fémina: “They actually landed in Miami today, and I might call and see if they want to have coffee after I hang up with you.” Having gained the confidence of the Rolling Stone mention, Fémina made their proposal, and to their amazement, he agreed: “Yeah, sure. I’d love to.”

The American punk icon stars in one of the songs on Fémina’s Perlas & Conchas, produced by cumbia powerhouse Quantic. Their third full-length album brims with conviction, elegance, and rustic flair. Their plush harmonies, ripe with conscious feminine energy, collide against stripped-down percussions and luscious grooves, evoking the otherworldly spirit of Patagonia. On the serene avant-pop of “Resist,” the song featuring Iggy, they venture “into a deep landscape, which speaks about who we are, who we were, inhabiting a new skin, and meeting that being — and the dark side of that being,” as Wen describes.

Its accompanying music video, which casts Iggy as the moon, is a surrealistic nod to Georges Méliès’ 1902 silent film, Le Voyage Dans La Lune (A Trip to The Moon), and finds the balance between fear and resistance. “The moon appears to illuminate the night, or darkness. You can see and travel with more confidence under the full moon,” explains Wen. “We also wanted to merge feminine and masculine energy in the same landscape — to show that both energies can coexist, because everything has both aspects within.”

“Perlas & Conchas brings a very strong message of unity,” Clari chimes in. “The more we come together, the happier we will be. We have to swim in our depths, even if we are afraid of the darkness.

It’s through our own darkness that we will reach the most beautiful realities.”

Fémina will be touring Europe this summer and opening for Iggy Pop at Stimmen Festival in Germany on July 14th. Listen to the new album Perlas & Conchas at femina.bandcamp.com and follow @feminamusica on Instagram.

–– Isabela Raygoza is a Brooklyn-based Latinx writer, editor, and curator from the borderlands of San Diego and Tijuana.

She specializes in Latin music with bylines at Rolling Stone, the GRAMMYs program book, Noisey, and more.

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Toti y Clari se mudaron a la ciudad de Buenos Aires en el 2004 cuando eran sólo adolescentes. Por medio de baile y hip-hop, el par lentamente se sumergió en el entorno tan vibrante de la capital.

Algunos años después, Wen se unió al dúo y pronto formaron el grupo. “Haber vivido en Buenos Aires nos ayudó a encontrarnos con un lenguaje más urbano, el cual aportó muchísimo a nuestro crecimiento como artistas,” dice Clara. “[Pero San Martín] es pura inspiración para nosotras. Se refleja en nuestra poesía, y en nuestros sonidos.” El grupo también agregó instrumentos folklóricos que transformarán su acto musical.

Fémina lanzó su primer disco, Deshice de Mi, en el 2011. Tres años después, lanzaron Traspasa. Ambos discos fusionan ritmos folclóricos con toques rusticos. “Hay algo sobre Fémina que siempre me ha encantado,” dice Silver. “Tienen una energía mística que manifiesta cosas que quieren que sucedan”.

Mientras tanto, el padrino del punk, Iggy Pop, estaba navegando la web en busca de nueva música y el destino tomó su curso. Pop le diría a Rolling Stone en una entrevista del 2017: “Estaba buscando canciones de Mitski en YouTube y luego la computadora me comenzó a descifrar. Porque buscó cosas de Latinoamérica [...] muy seguido, y luego estaba buscando cosas hechas por mujeres, y de pronto aparece Fémina [... ellas] son magníficas” dijo Pop. El veterano del punk quedó encantado por el místico del grupo, y su descubrimiento lo llevó a tocar su música en varias ocasiones en su show de radio de la BBC, Music 6. “Cuando escuchamos que Iggy tocó nuestra música en su programa, inmediatamente pensamos es que nada es imposible.” dice Toti. El grupo intentó contactar a Iggy por email para agradecerle pero no lo logró.

Luego, escucharon que volvió a promoverlas y no se pudieron aguantar. “Intentamos ponernos en contacto por todas las vías y finalmente recibimos una respuesta”.

Fémina sabía que Iggy Pop vive en Miami, así que lo invitaron a una presentación suya en esa ciudad, el primer show de su segunda gira por Norteamérica. Él les respondió que esa misma noche salía de gira. Al llegar, la banda hizo camino a la playa para disfrutar su primer día en Miami. “Por sorpresa o acto del destino, recibimos una llamada de una persona desconocida con una voz honda y grave. Nos dijo, ‘Hola chicas, es Iggy’ ¡No lo podíamos creer!” exclamó Toti. “Nos invitó a su casa—¡quería conocernos!

Estábamos mojadas y arenosas, pero fuimos. ‘Si no respondo a la puerta, solo griten,’ nos dijo, y eso es lo que hicimos. Llegó, sin camiseta desde luego, y nos saludó con un abrazo y se sabía los nombres de todas!”

Luego de tomar unos cuantos mates y hablar sobre la música de cada uno, Iggy les mostró su colección de arte, y las obras que realizó en su juventud. “Siempre tratamos de seguir nuestra intuición,” dice Toti. “Sabíamos que no acabaría ahí, no podía. Pensamos que sería muy bello cantar con él, ya que la música nos unió.” Una semana después, Silver y el trío pensaron en cuál sería la mejor manera de abordarlo con una idea para una colaboración. El próximo día, en camino a su próxima presentación, un amigo suyo les envió la entrevista de Rolling Stone donde Iggy menciona sus planes para conocer a Fémina: “De hecho, acaban de llegar a Miami hoy, y quizá les llame cuando termine esta entrevista para ver si vamos a tomar un café.” Eso le dio la confianza al grupo para hacerle su propuesta, y para su asombro, aceptó: “Sí, claro, me encantaría.”

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El icono del punk aparece en una de las canciones de Perlas & Conchas, el tercer disco de larga duración de Fémina, producido por el artista de cumbia Quantic. El disco brilla con convicción, elegancia y un encanto rústico. Las armonías emanan un poder femenino, que choca con las percusiones minimalistas y ritmos sabrosos, evocando el encanto mágico de Patagonia. “Resist,” la canción en donde colabora Pop, es una pieza de avant-pop en la que “el grupo viaja hacia un entorno profundo, que habla sobre quienes somos, como somos, habitando una nueva piel, y conociendo a ese ser—y el lado oscuro de ese ser,” dice Wen. El video musical que la acompaña retrata a Iggy Pop como la luna. Es un homenaje surrealista a la película muda de Georges Méilès de 1902 Le Voyage Dans La Lune (Un viaje a la luna), y el balance entre el miedo y la resistencia. “La luna parece iluminar la noche, o la oscuridad. Puedes ver y viajar con mayor seguridad bajo una luna llena,” explica Wen. “También queríamos fusionar la energía femenina con la masculina en el mismo entorno–para mostrar que ambas energías pueden coexistir, porque todo contiene dos aspectos.”

“Perlas & Conchas trae un mensaje muy fuerte de unión,” dice Clari. “Cuanto más nos acercamos, más felices seremos. Hay que nadar en nuestras profundidades, aunque nos de miedo. Después de lo más profundo viene lo más bello y verdadero.”

Femina estará de gira por Europa este verano y abrirá para Iggy Pop. Escucha el nuevo disco Perlas & Conchas en femina.bandcamp.com y sigue a @feminamusica en Instagram.

–– Isabela Raygoza es una escritora latinx que radica en Brooklyn, y es originaria de las ciudades fronterizas de San Diego y Tijuana.

Se especializa en música latina, y sus obras han aparecido en Rolling Stone, Noisey, y Village Voice.

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She had no desire to fully remove herself from her home in the charming Pioneer Valley. Rather than forget her hometown’s cow farms and colonial-era relics, LaRiviere decided to meld her new urban lifestyle with the fond memories of a childhood spent among nature. All of which led to the creation of Zepherina in 2018.

Armed with black and white family photographs, faded paintings, plus treasured dresses and blouses, LaRiviere began designing her own clothing line. “By paying homage to my roots and ancestors I can marry the history of my family with my current world,” she says. Zepherina’s limited-edition designs are crafted from elevated textiles and finished with hand painted details.

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hile some new york city dwellers constructed glamorous waterfront estates in Fairfield County during the 19th century for purposes of sailing and coaching during the summer, others gravitated to the mountains for hiking less trampled trails, hunting and even snake spotting! Where did a brownstoner from Manhattan go if he or she were tempted by cooler climes and climbs slightly further away?

Beginning in the early to mid-1800s, clergy, writers, educators and health minded travelers sought fresh air and vigorous activities in Maine, the Catskills and Lake Otsego. They were inspired by the unmarred simplicity and romantic, raw wilderness of these locales as depicted by American artists and writers of the era including the “Father of the Hudson River School,” Thomas Cole, and Last of the Mohicans novelist James Fenimore Cooper.

Charles Tracy, a lawyer and friend of JP Morgan (his daughter Frances Louisa would later marry the financier just as the Civil War ended), was one such member of this wave to regularly travel with a clutch of family and friends from New York and Boston to Eden, Maine (the area was later renamed Bar Harbor in 1918). In the mid 1850s, the painter Frederic Edwin Church accompanied them to capture the sublime peaks and tempest-hued skies of Mount Desert Island.

Church had already spent weeks at a time translating surf hewn rocks and forested hillsides onto canvas with brush and oils. Tracy recorded in his diary, “Mr. Church says this island is remarkable for fine sunsets; VIEW FROM CADILLAC MOUNTAIN, ACADIA

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and our stay here is daily proving his impressions just.” The group would hike through what is known today as Acadia Park and later ascend Katahdin, eventually rowing down the Penobscot River. At the time of this trip, Church, a student of Cole’s, was not yet working out of the famous 1858 red brick Studio on Tenth Street in Greenwich Village where his atelier would one day attract thousands of art patrons. It was these earlier visits to Maine that inspired a whole catalogue of light infused masterworks, including “Twilight in the Wilderness,” a painting which Church completed on the eve of the Civil War, foretelling in its crimson palette the coming bloodshed and storm of disunion. This is a lesser known chapter of Church’s life prior to his purchase and transformation of the tranquil and pacific land for which he is better known–Olana on the Hudson.

In Maine, the pilgrimage of “rusticators” like these each summer, who initially resisted aggrandized comforts and rented the simple homes of local fishermen, rapidly fueled the building of hotels including the Harbourside

Hotel and Asticou Inn. The erection of mansions discreetly called “cottages,” cantilevered in cedar shake resplendence on cliffs and rocky shorelines changed the area perceptibly. Many more lines of the “What’s Doing in Society” pages were typeset to cover the comings and goings of those who were not going to the traditional haunts of Narragansett Pier or Newport, but taking the Maine Central Railroad from Bangor to Bar Harbor to spend the summer in charming homes built by architect Fred L. Savage. The Rockefellers, Charles Eliot of Harvard, the Maitland Armstrongs, Jays, Pierreponts, Vanderbilts and more were in part responsible for this gentrification but also helped drive conservation efforts to preserve scenic views and wildlife particularly on Mt. Desert Island.

Several summers earlier, prior to Tracy and Church drinking in mountain views from our easternmost state, Brooklyn’s “first citizen,” Henry Evelyn Pierrepont, and his wife, Anna Maria Jay, went with friends to another rustic paradise, this one in upstate New York, to visit family intimate J. F. Cooper, at his home overlooking “Glimmerglass,” the nickname given to Otsego Lake.

Their parallel journey, to explore and enjoy storied landscapes with a Luminist painter, James Suydam, was recorded in verse:

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Softly the shadows of the forest hung On placid lake & glittered bright the dew What change a few short years had wrought Upon the scene which opened to the light What storied romance was to memory brought Of daring enterprise & savage fight!

There had the Indian oft pursued the deer There blazed the war fires of the warrior dark Here oft of yore the hardy pioneer Had urged the paddle of his birchen bark Indian & hunter now are here no more Wigwam & cabin both now smouldering lie Village and farm house white line either shore And patient husband such their labors ply Like Eden (in Maine), the forested glades and mirrored waters of upstate New York were no longer the wild, unaltered domain of local settlers or Native Americans. Cole and Church had also painted this “authentic paradise,” which in truth had already been logged and industrialized by tanners in search of hemlocks.

New homeowners selected plots nestled at the foot of Catskill Mountains and domesticated huge swaths of acreage. The chopped tree stump that figured so prominently as a clarion warning in Cooper and Cole’s works became far too common a sight.

Fortunately, for these Empire State and New England treasures, and mountainous destinations like them–the Adirondacks, Lake George or the White Mountains of New Hampshire– environmentalists and governmental officials stepped in. President Woodrow Wilson designated Acadia, formerly known as Sieur de Monts, a National Monument in July 1916. One hundred years later, the Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument was created in August 2016 by Executive Order under President Barack Obama. The Cooperstown Historic District was added to the

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National Register in 1980. All these efforts preserved these places for future explorers, writers and artists like Tracy, Cole, Church, Pierrepont, and Cooper as well as the unknown poets among us: Too soon returned by Pierrepont’s stern decrees Otsego’s novelist the party led, Through churchyard old & groves of shady trees Until the dial showed the morning sped And there with fond regret we homeward went Once more in Sharon’s sulphury stream to lave Sorrowing that pleasure still must find an end And separate to dress & chat & shave, And from that day a rustic badge we wear To keep in mind a most delightful sortie And ever sacred hold the wheaten ear That decked the numbers of our joyous party. ** ** Excerpts from “A faithful narrative of the expedition against the peace and tranquility of Cooperstown, which took place July 22, 1848 under the guidance of Henry E. Pierrepont, Esq. By one of the party” (JHC Archives) –– Suzanne Clary is the President of the Jay Heritage Center at the historic Jay Estate.

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The historic core of Tel Aviv’s city center houses more than 4,000 Next year, Kempinski Hotels SEA VIEW FROM A DAVID PROMENADE RESIDENCES DUPLEX APARTMENT registered UNESCO buildings and will open a five-star property on historical landmarks among the Hayarkon Street, with an attached city’s iconic Eclectic, Bauhaus and luxurious residential tower, David International-style buildings. The Promenade Residences. The area spanning from Rothschild Residences are situated directly Boulevard to the Mediterranean on the “Golden Mile” of Tel Aviv’s Sea has some of the most Mediterranean Sea coastline with expensive land value in Israel and a 28-story residential tower. A an increasingly international expat whole new standard of residential community of North Americans development along the coastal and Europeans. This rise in land road, The Residences will feature value has fueled a makeover of unparalleled views, location and the Tel Aviv cityscape with highthe amenities of a hotel from 24/7 end towers, skyscrapers and cosmopolitan apartment complexes security, room service, housekeeping, pools and spa treatments. sprouting across the city and lighting up the seaboard.

The David Promenade Residences offers Israel’s highestA new wave of development alongside the sea is transforming valued penthouse apartments, with prices starting at around Hayarkon Street and the coastal area into a world-class, $1,720,000 for a 749-square-foot apartment plus balcony and up luxurious city neighborhood. Large scale development in the to $25 million for a 6,587-square-foot apartment plus balconies. boutique hotel sector has forced chains to adapt and renovate The penthouses, with their double height living rooms, range along the boardwalk to keep up with a more savvy traveler between 2,906-square-foot plus terraces to 10,031-square-foot who is looking for design, heightened amenities and cultural plus terraces, and start at around $14.7 million, going upwards connection to the city. The Brown Beach House by Brown to tens of millions of dollars for the top one.

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hirty years ago, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams set out to make the world a more comfortable place. With a shared belief that comfort has the power to change lives, they created a home furnishings brand unlike any other.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE FEATURE: SCHOLASTIC READ-A-PALOOZA SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

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GET YOUR KIDS READY FOR THE SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READ-APALOOZA!

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eading shouldn’t stop when school’s out. To make reading a priority year-round, Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, is encouraging millions of kids across the country to participate in the Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza.

Summer is a pivotal time for families and communities to come together to support students’ reading skills by encouraging kids to keep reading and ensure kids have access to books while school is out of session. Research shows that kids who do not read during the summer months are more likely to feel the “summer slide” — the learning loss that takes place during the long break from school.

Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza empowers kids to unlock book access for other kids by reading and tracking minutes on the online “challenge” experience or participating in local book drives or both! Through the power of kids helping kids, Scholastic will donate at least 200,000 books to book deserts across the country and together with local partners, enable kids to give back in their own communities.

There are three major components of Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza: • Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge • Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Give Back • Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Celebrations “The Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza program unites students, educators, parents, public librarians, community partners and booksellers in a nation-wide movement to get books to kids in need during the summer, keeping every child reading,” said Stephanie Smirnov, Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Communications.

THE READING CHALLENGE The Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge is a free online reading program specifically designed to help students turn the “summer slide” into the “summer leap” by helping kids discover the power and joy of reading for fun. And this year, every minute read and entered will help to unlock book donations from Scholastic through the Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Give Back.

The Challenge officially kicks off on Monday, May 6th and over the course of 18 weeks, kids can enter their summer reading minutes and unlock digital rewards by completing weekly reading activities, gain access to book excerpts, videos, and content from beloved titles such as Clifford the Big Red Dog®, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Bad Guys, Geronimo Stilton and more!

Data from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™: 7th Edition reveals that 77% of kids ages 6–17 and 94% of parents believe reading books over the summer will help me/my child during the school year. And for over a decade, kids have collectively entered millions upon millions of minutes between May and September through the Challenge. In 2018, kids read an impressive 135,865,170 million minutes!

Whether you’re a parent interested in signing up your child, a teacher looking to get your whole school involved, or a public librarian or community partner organization leader hoping to start a reading group, you can get started as early as April 8th to pre-register with the Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Challenge at scholastic.com/summer Educators, public librarians and community partners can register students for the Challenge and together work towards earning “Best

in State” and Top honors for most minutes read!

THE GIVE BACK The Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Give Back empowers kids to unlock book access for other kids. Every minute read during the summer counts on the Summer Reading Challenge website, as kids work together to reach Give Back minute milestones. Upon reaching 25, then 50 and then 100 million minutes, Scholastic will donate a minimum of 200,000 books to book deserts across the country!

What are “book deserts”? While you may have heard of “food deserts”—areas where people face limited access to supermarkets, grocery stores and other places that sell fresh, whole foods—book deserts are another detrimental yet more unfamiliar geographical experience that can have a lasting impact on academic outcomes.

Once children are out of the classroom, where can they turn to for reading materials if they don’t have access to any at home?

The most common answers are a public library or bookstore, but these can still present their own challenges. While many communities simply don’t have either of these options available to residents, other communities face barriers such as limited public transportation services, working hours or library staffing. In schools, a classroom or school library is right at a child’s fingertips; in book deserts during the summer, reading materials can be completely out of a child’s grasp. In Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids, authors Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp describe how plentiful and meaningful access to books both at school and at home goes a long way in ensuring that all children reach their full potential. “When they have access to books, they read more and they read better” (Miller & Sharp, 2018).

This summer, kids can also help close the gap in access through local book drives. Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Give Back boxes will bring the experience to retailers in select communities that are participating in the Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Celebrations.

THE CELEBRATIONS The Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Celebrations will take place at participating stores and libraries nationwide to bring communities together in the spirit of giving back while encouraging every child to keep reading.

Families who attend will be dazzled by a fun and engaging event that brings literacy to life! Readers can engage in activities, photo ops, and giveaways based on their favorite characters and series.

Select events will even have appearances by both Clifford the Big Red Dog and Dog Man. All events are anchored by a Scholastic Read-a-Palooza Summer Reading Give Back book drive to collect books for a local charity partner of the retailer’s choice.

Every minute read during the local celebration events can be entered on the Summer Reading Challenge website to help reach minute milestones that unlock book donations throughout the country—enabling kids to help other kids near and far.

Check scholastic.com/readapalooza for an event list to find a celebration.

“Not only does the new Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza campaign tap into children’s natural sense of altruism, it also brings summer reading to new audiences and encourages ongoing learning,” said Smirnov. “With the Give Back element, Scholastic is helping bring books directly to the areas that need them most.

As we’ve discovered in the Kids & Family Reading Report, creating a literacy-rich environment for children by surrounding them with books makes a difference.”

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMER PROGRAMS UCLA FILM & TELEVISION SUMMER INSTITUTE Los Angeles, CA

The UCLA Film & Television Summer Institute offers students from around the globe an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world – right in the heart of Hollywood. All tracks in this intensive program are taught

by UCLA faculty who are active and accomplished in their field.

Students will earn course credit, meet high profile guest speakers, tour a major Hollywood studio and take part in an exciting closing ceremony and networking mixer. UCLA campus housing is available.

Students can choose from six specializations: Track 1: Creative Producing 8-Weeks: Session A (June 24-August 16) U.S. college Juniors and Seniors study the role of the creative producer, agent or studio executive in their classes at night and intern for Hollywood companies during the day.

Track 2: Film Production 6-Weeks: Session A (June 24 - August 2); Session C (August 5 - September 13) College students and aspiring filmmakers (ages 19+) collaborate on short film projects as they learn the aesthetics, techniques and practices of filmmaking from beginning to end. Students study directing, cinematography, editing, production and creative collaboration while using UCLA’s state-of-the-art equipment and sound stages.

Track 3: Traditional Animation 6-Weeks: Session A (June 24 - August 2) Students and aspiring animators (ages 18+) learn to write and draw their own animated movies. No drawing experience required, just limitless imagination!

Track 4: Stop-Motion Animation 2-Weeks (August 5 – 16) Using a variety of tools and techniques, students and aspiring animators (ages 18+) learn the fundamentals of stop-motion animation.

Track 5: TV Writing 6-Weeks: Session A (June 24-August 2); Session C (August 5-September 13) Designed to mirror the practice of professional writers in the world of episodic television and digital media, students (ages 18+) in the TV Writing track learn how to develop original series concepts and navigate the contemporary marketplace. In the process, students learn how to identify and capture the tone, characters, dialogue and themes that make their story unique.

This track offers three specializations: • Introduction to TV Writing • Intermediate TV Writing Variety/Sketch Comedy • Intermediate TV Writing One-Hour Drama/Dramedy Track 6: Pre-College Digital Filmmaking 2-Weeks: Session A (June 22 – July 5); Session B (July 8 – 21) This track is designed for talented and highly motivated rising juniors and seniors in high school. Students are immersed in the technique of cinematic storytelling and challenged to make creative and entertaining narrative projects.

Apply Online: tft.ucla.edu/summer-institute

CAMP BIZSMART

Silicon Valley, CA & Premier International Schools Worldwide

Camp BizSmart is the #1 entrepreneurship workshop for the next generation of idea makers and world shakers age 11 - 15. This real-world entrepreneurship experience is NOT for everyone. It requires a total commitment and dedication to the bottom-line goals and objectives of the workshop. Future leaders dedicate themselves to learn and practice real business tactics and employ project management skills to design innovative products presented to Silicon Valley venture investors on stage at Microsoft. For 2019 a successful CEO “Shark Tank” alumni will coach teams to create a high tech gizmo to improve the ride for passengers in self driving cars like Tesla, Google and Uber. Other biz case industries include: robotics, drones, medical devices, green and clean tech. Camp BizSmart students will be the first teens to use an AI leadership assessment and coaching app to get feedback from peers and coaches. The 2019 Grand Champion team will be invited to the Keiretsu Forum’s annual Angel Capital Expo in San Francisco.

Camp BizSmart aspiring young entrepreneurs have the essential ingredients of Zest, Optimism and Grit, required to not only survive but thrive in all that they do and accomplish. Leading researchers have found that these skills dramatically increase a person’s ability

to grow and be leaders in their careers, their communities and their families. If you believe that your son or daughter is a future idea maker and world shaker, eager & ready to take zest, optimism and grit to the next level, see if they qualify for our “Classic” Camp BizSmart 11-15 entrepreneur experience, beginning June 17, July 8 and July 22.

The BizSmart Global Accelerator at Santa Clara University July 21-August 2, 2019, is a 10-day real world, “go to market” experience for “Tweenpreneurs” age 12 – 17 to accelerate their entrepreneurial skills with character, courage and citizenship. BizSmart Global Designathon at Santa Clara University July 14-20, 2019 challenges students 16-19 to bring their best design and pitch skills to compete at the next level.

Camp BizSmart Academy focuses on the Seven Secrets for Career and Life Success: 1.Problem Solving and Critical Thinking; 2. Persistence and Tenacity; 3. Project-Management; 4. Information Integration; 5. Economic & Financial Literacy; 6. Clear and Honest Communication; and 7. Leadership and Collaboration. campbizsmart.org for information and to apply

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE

UCONN PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER

For over 50 years, Syracuse University Summer College has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore potential careers and college majors through its renowned pre-college programs. Students can pursue their artistic, intellectual, and professional passions while living the life of a college student on the Syracuse University campus in scenic upstate New York.

Credit and noncredit pre-college programs are offered in ten of Syracuse University’s schools and colleges. Areas of study reflect the richness and diversity of the majors and minors at the University.

Programs are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 weeks long and led by Syracuse University faculty and instructors.

A significant part of the Summer College experience is the opportunity to live in a residence hall with high school students from around the world. It’s a safe environment where friendships are formed and worldviews are broadened. The live-in residential staff is trained to create an atmosphere that encourages Summer College students to adjust quickly and comfortably to the college environment. The staff includes at least one Residence Director and up to three Assistant Residence Directors who are full-time residence life professionals. These individuals usually hold, or are working toward, advanced degrees in the field of student affairs.

Field trips and activities on campus give students the opportunity to relax, have fun, and make new friends. Summer College students have access to Syracuse University recreational facilities, including sports fields and courts, gyms with workout equipment, game rooms, a pool, and an ice skating rink. While the primary focus of Summer College is educational, the residence hall staff organizes a range of social events and activities so students with widely varying interests can find opportunities to take a break and socialize.

Room and board are included in the overnight summer program costs. Summer College students eat in a university dining hall as part of their meal plan. Marshall Street, which is home to coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants, is also a popular destination to grab a bite with friends. Students can walk or rent a bicycle to get around campus.

Syracuse University Summer College 2019 session dates are June 29 to August 9. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and programs fill quickly, so students are encouraged to apply soon.

For more information and updates, visit summercollege.syr.edu

A Premier Summer Program for Rising High School Juniors and Seniors 2019 Pre-College Summer Dates: • Session 1: July 7 – 13 • Session 2: July 14 – 20 • Session 3: July 21 – 27 • Session 4: July 28 – August 3 UConn Pre-College Summer provides rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to live and learn at a nationally ranked public university campus through four challenging and intensive one-week sessions. At Pre-College Summer, part of our mission is to provide an exploratory experience in which students gain an understanding of the college classroom. Students work with and learn from University faculty while exploring the nuances of college life. Interacting with peers in the residence halls and faculty in the classroom provide students the opportunity to create individual successes. We consider a student successful in Pre-College Summer if they use the opportunity to learn more about their future aspirations, find that the course they enrolled in is a good (or bad) fit to pursue as a potential college major, or feel better prepared for learning and growing in a college or university setting.

Through supportive and caring faculty members, our students are able to feel a sense of pride and accomplishment while attending Pre-College Summer. This relates to students’ readiness to learn in a college setting and the ability to see how their passions may transform into a college major. Dr. Kimberly Bergendahl, Assistant Professor in Residence from the Political Science Department and Pre-College Summer faculty of the Pre-Law course, has had wonderful experiences with Pre-College Summer students, both during and after their time at UConn Pre-College Summer. Dr. Bergendahl has connected with students during their time in the program, and is currently working with a former PCS student, now a UConn honors student, studying political science and performing undergraduate research. This continued collaboration is an example of how our faculty members can foster incredibly transformative learning experiences through the Pre-College Summer Program that help students build connections and guide them toward a path to success.

Interested in joining us? Apply now! The admissions committee reviews completed applications and admits students to UConn Pre-College Summer on a rolling basis. Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence and readiness to study and live independently in a college setting.

For additional program information, visit pcs.uconn.edu, contact us by email at pcs@uconn.edu or call us at 860-486-0149.

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – SUMMER 2019 New York, NY

Columbia University’s Summer Sessions offer the opportunity to take classes or begin a certificate program from across the University. Taught by world-class faculty, courses are available in over 50 subject areas, including Arts, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Human Rights, International Affairs, Mathematics, Prelaw, and Statistics. Summer is a terrific time to learn something new, advance a career, and meet like-minded people in the setting of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Each summer, Columbia attracts students already enrolled in degree programs, individuals looking to improve their knowledge in anticipation of applying for higher education programs, professionals who want to move toward the next step in their career, and individuals seeking personal enrichment through Postbaccalaureate Studies. Summer students have access to the state-of-the-art student center, gym, and recreational facilities, as well as one of the most renowned library collections in the nation. The varying academic needs and backgrounds of students who attend Summer Sessions make

the community one of the most diverse and dynamic on campus.

Advisors help students customize a summer plan of action, whether they have their goals lined-up and need a few more courses to fulfill them, or they’re starting a new career and want to deepen their knowledge in a field. Taking advantage of the resources of one of the world’s most esteemed universities can help any student reach his or her next step. Columbia University’s Summer Session 1 runs from May 28–July 5, 2019, and Summer Session 2 from July 8–August 16, 2019.

To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about summer options at Columbia, visit sps.columbia.edu/summer19 In addition to classes for visiting and returning students, Columbia University’s Summer Programs for High School Students offer high-achieving students the opportunity to experience college life in the Ivy League while sampling the vibrancy of New York City as well as an international program in Barcelona. All programs combine academic rigor and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings and careful supervision and support.

To learn more and apply, visit sps.columbia.edu/hs19

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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM Manhattan and the Bronx, NY

Two New York City campuses, in Manhattan and the Bronx Set yourself apart this summer by taking a class through the PreCollege Program at Fordham! You will strengthen your college applications with a proven record of your abilities, show initiative, and gain real college experience in the classroom and beyond so you can choose the right school for you next year. Most of all, unlike many pre-college programs, Fordham’s offers college credits that can be transferred to whichever university you choose.

Fordham Summer Session Classes, internships, and more!

Fordham University invites visiting college students to catch up or get ahead this summer. Achieve your goals with day and evening classes in two convenient locations, affordable tuition rates, and toptier instruction.

Looking for work experience? Fordham’s Summer in the City Internship Program helps students secure New York internships, receive credit, and make the most of their positions with valuable career guidance.

Need to fulfill pre-med requirements? Fordham’s extensive offerings in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics help you stay on track for graduate or medical school applications.

Did you switch or add a major? Do you want to study abroad?

Core and advanced classes in every discipline can help you catch up on requirements and graduate on time.

Hybrid, online, and study abroad courses are also available.

Registration is open to all high school graduates.

Think Summer, Think Fordham.

Call 718-817-4665 or visit fordham.edu/summer

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SMITH COLLEGE PRECOLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS Northampton, MA

Spend Spend your your summer summer in in Portland, Portland, For talented young women entering grades Maine Maine at at the the residential residential PrePre- 9, 10, 11 and 12 in fall 2019 College College program program at at Maine Maine Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually College College of of Art Art (MECA).

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } BARNARD PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS New York, NY

For young women matriculated in High School Experience Summer in NYC at Barnard As part of the learning experience at Barnard College, you will get a taste of both college life and the Big Apple! With five distinct summer programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to dance, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration.

The Summer in the City Program gives students the full college experience. By taking college-level courses over the span of four weeks, you’re challenged to think and perform like an undergraduate student. Morning and afternoon classes are enhanced by the backdrop of New York City. Here at Barnard, the city serves as an extended classroom, where learning and fun abound. Outside of the classroom, students partake in various excursions and activities.

During the Liberal Arts Intensive, students choose an area of interest and take one class to be attended from 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday through Friday. Afternoons are an opportunity to complete assignments and engage in on and off campus activities, including Broadway shows, baseball games, and so much more.

Students in the Athena Summer Innovation Institute endeavor to change the world.

During this 10-day boot camp, students will work in a team to create a new venture – a start-up business, a non-profit organization, or an advocacy campaign – that has the power to create lasting change.

Program workshops focus on financing, negotiation, and branding and are taught by successful entrepreneurs.

Leaders unite at the Young Women’s Leadership Institute.

During this 9-day intensive, students delve into gender issues, social change, and leadership. Comprised of morning women’s and gender studies lectures and afternoon workshops, you will develop a deeper understanding of leadership through a feminist lens.

The Dance in the City program is a rigorous 11-day exploration of dance from all angles, from dance theory and history classes to technique classes at the Alvin Ailey Extension School. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to observe performances of some of the world’s best and perform your own work.

The deadline to apply is May 28. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Scholarships are available.

For details about our programs and course offerings, please visit our website barnard.edu/summer Live and learn this summer in New York City!

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TILTON SCHOOL SUMMER INSTITUTE

Tilton, NH

The Tilton School Summer Institute (TSSI) is an innovative projectbased learning experience in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Students creatively explore essential skills through Discovery Tracks, Outdoor Adventures, Collaborative Partnerships, and Residential Living.

Research increasingly highlights the importance of students developing Essential Skills.

[These skills] “are essential to an individual’s capacity to strive for and succeed at long-term and higher-order goals, and to persist in the face of the array of challenges and obstacles encountered throughout schooling and life.”

– US Dept. of Education: Promoting Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance: Critical Factors for Success in the 21st Century At TSSI, the exploration of Essential Skills—creativity and innovation, communication, collaboration, and reflection—are at the heart of the summer program experience. Open to students ages 11 14, our 3-week day or overnight program provides an individualized experience during a critical time in student development. We encourage participants to get out of their comfort zone through a unique combination of hands-on learning, service, and adventure within the stunning woods & waters of the White Mountains.

At registration, students will select their Discovery Tracks themes which guide their work within a individualized setting.

Student’s work with facilitators to produce a product, service, or idea to be pitched in a student exhibition at the conclusion of the program.

Discovery Tracks cover a wide range of topics as seen below.

Design-Build - Villages of the Future.

Aerospace and Flight - Learn to Fly. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Challenge your friends.

Sustainable Planet - Farming and cooking for the future.

Cinematography and Videography - A message of action.

Arts with Purpose - A project of theatre, dance, music, and production.

At the conclusion of the program, every participant departs TSSI with an Individualized Strengths and Skills Profile (ISSP) - an innovative and dynamic report that identifies their strengths and areas for growth as they enter their next educational chapter. This indepth analysis provides a “snapshot” of a student’s ability to leverage Essential Skills needed for success in an ever-changing world.

For more information, or to register, check us out at tiltonschool.org/page/summer/summer-institute

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LAWRENCEVILLE SUMMER SCHOLARS

Every summer at Wyoming Seminary, students come together from around the world to grow as creative performers in Music, Dance, Theatre, and the Visual Arts in the Summer at Sem Creative Arts programs. Summer at Sem offers day and boarding programs for domestic and international students ages 12-18.

The Music Festival program is unique in a couple of aspects. We offer chamber music, private lessons, large ensemble rehearsals, and more; the idea is to give students as many different types of music-making experiences as possible. Music Festival students also take courses such as “Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Musicians” and “Music Entrepreneurship” to empower them to think about how music will fit into their lives in the long term. Guest artists and

Be Here. Be Known. Be Incredible. For three weeks in July, Lawrenceville Summer Scholars encourages middle school and early high school boys and girls to experience boarding school life. We challenge students to engage in active inquiry through the Harkness pedagogy while developing the habits of a life-long commitment to personal and community responsibility through the House system.

In the Lower School, which is designed for sixth through eighth graders, Summer Scholars choose two classes (one in the morning and one in the afternoon), and they take those classes for the threeweek summer program sessions. Course options include Robotics, Speech & Debate, Creative Writing for Academic Success, Shark Tank, Creative Portraiture, and dozens of other options.

In the Upper School, ninth and tenth grade students will study and work with a team of Lawrenceville faculty and Harkness teachers, both on and off campus, around the interdisciplinary theme of Revolution! Politics, History, and Disease, which will allow them to take advantage of Lawrenceville’s locale and history. In alignment with the Lawrenceville School curriculum, upper school students will take a required Humanities course (expository and creative writing, public speaking, reading) and a STEAM course, and they will complete a group research project of The Summer Scholars Difference. With limited enrollment and the low student-toteacher ratio, each student receives individual attention in order to flourish in a safe and supportive environment. The school day balances class time and outdoor fun, and in all activities, students will be encouraged to think critically, problem solve, collaborate, socialize, and discover their passions in order to leave the program with 21st century skills.

Summer Scholars, who are both residential and day students, come from around the world and many states to experience life at The Lawrenceville School.

The combination of academic and school tradition, such as communal meals and house competitions, make the Summer Scholars program memorable.

Summer Scholars are authentically engaged learners who benefit from rigorous, experiential classroom experiences. As one scholar said, “My favorite part of Summer Scholars was meeting students from other countries and learning.”

Lawrenceville Summer Scholars 2500 Main Street Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-620-6683 Summerscholars.lawrenceville.org

Kingston, PA

conductors-in-residence lend their expertise as we pursue musical excellence in a warm and supportive environment.

Our Dance program is comprised of two sessions: The first two weeks focus on ballet and pointe, and the second focuses on modern and contemporary dance. Students are able to take one or both sessions. This rigorous program is led by a faculty of professional dancers and choreographers who come from diverse backgrounds and have immeasurable professional experience. Our dance director, Tim Early, is celebrating his 20th season with Summer at Sem this year.

The Summer at Sem Theatre program is designed for actors who want to take their abilities to the next level. Students who come to the theatre program enjoy training and master classes focused on the art and craft of theatre, performance technique, industry practices, and auditioning. Students also take workshop classes in acting, voice, musical theatre, Shakespeare, and movement with our theatre faculty and Broadway guest artists. Our 2019 summer production is Stephen Schwartz’s Pippin.

Program Dates: Dance Session 1: (July 7 - July 20) Dance Session 2: (July 21 - August 3) Music Festival (Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, and Band): July 14 - July 28 Theatre: July 7 - August 4, 2019 Visual Arts—Filmmaking: July 8 - July 12 Visual Arts—Glassblowing: July 15 - July 19 For more information regarding our Creative Arts and other programs, or to apply online, visit our website: wyomingseminary.org/summer Email: summeratsem@wyomingseminary.org Phone: 570-270-2188 (Attn: Katie Michaels)

Lawrenceville, NJ

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } UPPERLINE CODE

New York City: LMHQ (Financial District) Dwight School (Upper West Side) The Kew-Forest School (Forest Hills, Queens) Greenwich, CT: Greenwich Academy

What are your children creating this summer?

In Upperline Code’s summer immersive coding courses, students learn to program with the same languages and tools used by actual developers. By the end of each course, students will have built a fullstack web application, mastered the basic structures of computer science, and had a lot of fun! We have courses available for students from ages 13 - 18. No experience is required -- we’ve taught students who are brand new to coding and students who have already taken AP computer science with equal success.

We are computer science education experts, with experience training computer science teachers and running courses for organizations like Google, the New York City Department of Education, and Prep for Prep. We pride ourselves in our ability to

hire and train instructors who can create an environment where every student can learn to code and love the process. Our pedagogy is centered on challenging, engaging, and collaborative projects.

Our current course offerings include Modern Web Development with JavaScript (JavaScript 1), Python Programming for the Web (Python 1), Data Science with Advanced Python (Python 2), Advanced JavaScript with React.js (JavaScript 2), and iOS Development with Swift (Swift 1). Not sure which course is right for your child? Give us a call at (646) 653-2633 for a free consultation.

For students and families who may not be able to make our summer courses work with their schedule and needs for the summer, we also offer year-round private coding instruction.

Visit upperlinecode.com/tutoring to learn more and request a tutor!

Visit upperlinecode.com/weston to learn more, download our course catalog, and register for our two-week summer programs!

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EAGLE HILL SCHOOL Greenwich, CT

Learning. Transformed.

You’ve heard of the dreaded “summer slide” – but your child won’t experience it here.

The Summer Programs at Eagle Hill School are designed for students ages 5-14 who need additional learning support and/or have a diagnosed language-based learning difference. A continuation of the philosophy and strategies for learning found in our full-year program, learning is multi-sensory, students are grouped according to skills rather than grade level, and there is a specific focus on finding innovative methods to encourage learning.

Eagle Hill offers two morning academic programs (one for students entering kindergarten or first grade and one for students entering grade two or higher). The academic programs run from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Class sizes are small and classes are taught primarily by members of Eagle Hill’s exceptionally trained faculty. Each student participates in a language arts/tutorial class each day, as well as three additional classes in: reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills.

Students enrolled in one of our academic programs have the option to sign up for an afternoon activity program, which runs from 1-3:30 p.m. This program immerses children in a fun and energetic program with field trips, games, crafts, and more. Students are encouraged to take risks and actively participate in a variety of group activities while fostering positive relationships with staff and peers.

45 Glenville Road Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 622-9240 July 1-31 (except July 4 and 5) Early bird pricing is available until May 1, 2019.

Visit eaglehillschool.org/ summer-program for pricing and more information.

Eagle Hill School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Eagle Hill School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other schooladministered programs.

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } EDUCATION UNLIMITED

East Coast: New Haven and New London, CT, Washington D.C., Cambridge, MA California: Palo Alto, CA, Berkeley, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Pasadena, CA

Founded in 1993, Education Unlimited offers academic and creative arts summer enrichment programs for rising 4th-12th grade students on college and university campuses throughout California and on the East Coast. Through an immersive experience focused on a single subject, students are able to make tremendous progress over the course of just one week. Education Unlimited has created innovative curriculum that is taught by subject-matter experts in a variety of areas including college prep, STEM, public speaking, creative writing, and more. Students are able to learn and have fun with like-minded peers while also getting a taste of college life.

Expert instruction Instructors at Education Unlimited are not only subject-matter experts and industry professionals, but they are also educators who value the importance of summer learning for middle and high school students. Our instructors are passionate about the subjects they teach and enjoy devoting their time helping guide our students on their personal and academic journeys.

Innovative Curriculum & Hands-on Learning All programs at Education Unlimited seek to immerse students far beyond sitting in a lecture taking notes. No matter what program they choose, students learn to think critically, collaborate with peers and classmates, communicate their opinions and knowledge effectively to others both in written and verbal form and hopefully walk away with a life-long love of learning.

Small Class Sizes By keeping class sizes small and student-to-teacher ratios around an average of about 1-to-8, Education Unlimited ensures that students will be able to get much more one-on-one attention during the course of their programs. Not only do students get plenty of time in the classroom for guidance and evaluation of their work, but they also benefit from being able to spend time outside the classroom with their instructors during meals, excursions, and recreation time.

Future mentors can be found, and students learn what it means to have a truly memorable teacher.

University Campus Locations Students in an Education Unlimited program are able to enjoy a college experience while getting a taste of college life by staying in the residence halls and eating in the dining halls. Programs are held on the campuses of Yale, Connecticut College, MIT, Georgetown, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Caltech.

Learn more about Education Unlimited’s programs at educationunlimited.com or call 510-548-6612.

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DAY & BOARDING PICKERING COLLEGE

Newmarket, Ontario CANADA

Pickering College is Canada’s only Quaker-founded independent day (JK-12) and boarding (Grades 7-12) school for boys and girls and is located in Newmarket, Ontario. Founded in 1842, the school’s trailblazing Global Leadership Program inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future.

Pickering College is a safe and respectful community where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Small classes ensure individualized attention (18:1 average class size) and the academic program prepares students for a rapidly-changing world that requires collaboration, innovation and creativity.

The Global Leadership Program teaches students to deeply consider the global context and to develop the skills necessary to effectively participate in this context. What makes its program stand out is a focus on taking action. All students experience the process of problem solving, generating a solution and working through its implementation. As a result, graduates earn the Pickering College Global Leadership Diploma in addition to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

An extensive co-curricular program offers a choice of 65 clubs and sports including soccer, basketball, hockey, softball,VALLEY skating, FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE snowboarding, skiing, equestrian, tennis, volleyball and mountain biking. Students can participate on one of Canada’s only CRTClicensed high school-operated radio stations, in instrumental and vocal music, and in a variety of clubs including debate and the Youth Action Organization, offering opportunities to advocate for social justice causes and to make their voices heard.

The school’s international network of alumni includes prominent academics and scientists; lawyers and judges; artists, musicians and filmmakers; social entrepreneurs and business innovators; and government and public service members.

Students choose Pickering College for its strong school community, global perspective and exceptional academic program. With 100% post-secondary acceptance at prestigious Canadian and international universities, Pickering College’s graduates are innovative, compassionate global citizens who are prepared to take action and make a difference in the world.

Experience boarding school in Canada at Pickering College!

• 40 minutes north of Toronto • Vibrant on-campus boarding program welcomes Grade 7-12 students from 25+ countries • Accredited by Ontario Ministry of Education and Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) • Member of Conference of Independent Schools Ontario (CIS) and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) • UNESCO Candidate School, I-Think partner (Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto) and full partner of Facing History and Ourselves.

Join our international boarding family!

Visit pickeringcollege.on.ca/NAboarding 905-895-1700 ext. 259 admission@pickeringcollege.on.ca 5/31/19 2:37 PM

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } AVON OLD FARMS

THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON

Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing young men for higher education. The school’s founder, Theodate Pope Riddle, was one of America’s first, successful, female architects, and she serves as the cornerstone of our school’s motto, Aspirando et Perseverando -- To Aspire and to Persevere. Mrs. Riddle’s fortitude and vision in 1927 created the groundwork for an institution that challenges boys in the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.

Throughout this process, students find unwavering support and create fraternal bonds that will last a lifetime.

At the core of the Avon Old Farms experience are dedicated and passionate teachers that understand the intricacy of educating boys.

Teachers demonstrate expertise in their disciplines, and they also contextualize learning; this helps students to explore meaningful roles as men in today’s complex society. Small classes allow teachers to cater to the learning needs of each individual. As relational learners, boys derive tremendous benefit from faculty that serves as advisors, teachers, mentors, and coaches.

Athletics is an honored tradition at Avon Old Farms where boys learn the value of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Experienced coaches, state of the art facilities, strong competition, and countless athletes at the collegiate and professional level shoulder our athletic program. Each year, Avon Old Farms competes as one of the best programs in the United States.

Avon Old Farms possesses a top-tier curriculum in visual and performing arts. Our rich and varied programs provide many opportunities for boys to express themselves creatively. From our top choral group, the Riddlers, to our exquisite visual artists, students are consistently honored on local, regional, and national levels for their talent. Avon Old Farms is a special place for young men to explore drawing, painting, singing, or acting.

The College Counseling Office is fully engaged with every student, which allows us to be one of the most successful college preparatory schools in single-sex education. We identify and facilitate the proper matches between Avon students and institutions of higher learning.

The foundation of Avon Old Farms, and all that the school offers, will always be rooted in our core values of brotherhood, scholarship, integrity and sportsmanship; these lessons are fundamental to success at Avon and stay with our graduates for a lifetime.

Avon Old Farms School: 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 800-464-2866 AvonOldFarms.com

At The Hun School of Princeton, faculty members combine academic vigor with a joyful learning environment because they believe that students do their best work when they can find joy in the process.

The Hun School combines its deep roots in Princeton with a highly diverse student body. Students from 18 states and 26 countries enjoy a broad range of academic programs designed to ensure they will thrive in an ever-changing world. Our global education curriculum is enhanced by the diversity of our community, a menu of domestic and international travel programs, visiting thought-leaders, cultural celebrations, and the Wilf Family Global Commons, a state-of-the-art classroom and campus center.

The School’s Humanities, STEM, and Arts curriculums are taught in a hands-on, student centered learning environment, with an emphasis on seven essential skills: creativity, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, cultural competency, ethics, communication, and leadership.

Faculty members believe learning to analyze, create, and present your own work is essential. Whether students are using a 3D printer to bring an engineering design to life, discussing cardiac bypass with a cardiac surgeon (during a live surgery), or participating in a Harknessstyle discussion, they are fully engaged in their classes at Hun. However, Hun teachers don’t just direct learning within a prescribed timeframe and model. Rather, they facilitate it at every opportunity with warmth and welcome. Strong character and conduct are demonstrated and encouraged through a wellness curriculum and a living community expectation. Teachers who also serve as advisors, coaches, and dorm parents get to know their students well, ensuring that every student receives the individual mentorship needed to maximize their personal and educational journey.

The Hun School of Princeton is located on forty-five idyllic acres in Princeton, New Jersey. It is conveniently situated between New York City and Philadelphia, and easily accessible by car, train, or air. One of the most academically minded communities in the world, Princeton is also home to Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, McCarter Theater, and a bustling town center.

The Hun School by the Numbers: 640 students; 150 courses; 55 members of student government; 71% of faculty hold advanced degrees; 58 clubs; 54 athletic teams; average of 12 students per class; 4 spirit houses; 4 scholars tracks; and NextTerm: a one-of-a-kind experiential mini-mester.

The Hun School of Princeton 176 Edgerstoune Road Princeton, New Jersey 08525 (609) 921–7600 @hunschool hunschool.org

Avon, CT

Princeton, NJ

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } RECTORY RECTORY SCHOOL SCHOOL

TRINITY-PAWLING SCHOOL

Rectory Rectory School School isis aa K–9th-grade K–9th-grade private private school school located located on on 138 138 acres acres in in Pomfret, Pomfret, Connecticut.

Connecticut. Considered Considered aa “Junior “Junior Boarding Boarding School, School,” ” Rectory Rectory offers offers 5–day 5–day and and 7–day 7–day boarding boarding programs programs for for students students in in grades grades 5–9.

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At At Rectory, Rectory, understanding understanding your your child child isis our our highest highest priority priority and and our our greatest greatest strength. strength.We Weknow knownot notall allstudents studentslearn learnthe thesame, same,which which isis why why we we surround surround your your child child with with adults adults who who believe believe all all children children can can succeed succeed when when they they are are encouraged encouraged and and given given the the tools tools that that fit fit their their particular particular learning learning style. style. In In all all facets facets of of school school life, life, students students are are encouraged encouraged to to reach reach beyond beyond their their comfort comfort level, level, and and while while this this sometimes sometimes means means they they may may stumble stumble along along the the way, way, itit always always means means that that they they are are building building valuable valuable life life skills. skills.

At At Rectory Rectory your your child child will will experience experience more. more. More More choice. choice.

More More exploration. exploration. More More engagement. engagement. More More empowerment. empowerment. More More mentorship. mentorship. He He or or she she will will discover discover that that learning learning how how to to learn learn means means taking taking risks risks and and asking asking questions questions that that are are meaningful meaningful to to them them while while always always respecting respecting the the viewpoints viewpoints of of others. others.

Rectory’s Rectory’s supportive supportive environment environment enables enables us us to to create create aa personalized personalized learning learning plan plan that that fits fits your your child. child. Our Our signature signature Individualized Individualized Instruction Instruction Program Program (IIP) (IIP) allows allows students students to to build build subject-specific subject-specific skills, skills, develop develop executive executive functioning functioning strategies, strategies, and and gain gain the the remediation remediation and and enrichment enrichment they they need need to to thrive thrive in in the the overall overall academic academic program program and and in in life. life. Sometimes Sometimes this this means means working working with with aa tutor tutor trained trained in in the the Orton–Gillingham Orton–Gillingham or or Wilson Wilson approaches approaches to to help help develop develop reading reading skills. skills. Other Other times times itit means means working working one-on-one one-on-onewith withaamath mathteacher teacher on on assignments assignments that that are are more more advanced advanced than than the the material material taught taught in in the the normal normal classroom classroom setting. setting. IIP IIP addresses addresses aa range range of of academic academic needs needs with with seamless seamless integration integration into into the the academic academicday. day.

Your Your child child has has interests interests that thatcan canbuild buildconfidence confidenceand andspringboard springboard success success in in the the classroom. classroom. Rectory’s Rectory’s middle middle school school has has 39 39 athletic athletic teams teams in in 21 21 different different sports. sports. Although Although inter-school inter-school competition competition isis aa large largepart partof ofour ourprogram, program,emphasis emphasison onindividual individualsuccess, success,enjoyment, enjoyment, skill skill development, development, teamwork, teamwork, and and sportsmanship sportsmanship are are at at the the core core of of our our program. program. Our Our Arts Arts programs programs offer offer invaluable invaluable opportunities opportunities for for creative creative expression expression and and personal personal growth. growth. Imagination Imagination and and innovation, innovation, fostered fostered by by the the immersion immersion in in the the arts, arts, spill spill into into the the classroom classroom and and enhance enhance our our students’ students’ academic academic skill skill development. development.

All All aspects aspects of of our our program program (academics, (academics, athletics, athletics, arts, arts, and and residential residential life) life) are are rooted rooted in in the the core core values values of of the the School School Creed: Creed: Responsibility, Responsibility, Respect, Respect, Honesty, Honesty, and and Compassion.

Compassion. Students Students graduate graduate from from Rectory Rectory with with strong strong ethical ethical and and social social values values and and an an education education that that lasts lasts aa lifetime. lifetime.

Rectory Rectory School School 528 528 Pomfret Pomfret Street Street P.O. P.O. Box Box 68 68 Pomfret, Pomfret, CT CT 06258 06258 rectoryschool.org rectoryschool.org 860.928.1328 860.928.1328

The goal of a Trinity-Pawling education is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy. The School pursues this goal through a vigorous learning environment that emphasizes essential 21st century skills such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. A commitment to experiential learning bolsters the way boys learn best: by doing. Educators and students who are dedicated to building a culture of honor enhance the camaraderie of “brotherhood”. The Trinity-Pawling learning experience combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication to prepare young men for an ever-changing world.

Trinity-Pawling is located on 230 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, just 60 miles from New York City. The Campus includes turf and grass athletic fields, an all-weather track, tennis courts, squash courts, hockey rink, and a new 20,000 square foot field house equipped with PlaySight technology, a contemporary art center with 400-seat theater, and a state-of-the-art science and technology wing of the academic building.

With 90% of faculty living on campus, students learn and grow in a close-knit community. Students are guided by teachers who are also their coaches and dorm parents, establishing strong faculty-student collaboration and providing for 24/7 learning. Trinity-Pawling serves 300 boys in grades 7-12 and offers a postgraduate program.

Our boarding program begins in grade 8. The School offers over 100 academic courses and 20 AP courses, competition in 13 New

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England Founders League sports, and a diverse menu of activities, clubs, and trips allowing students to explore many interests.

Trinity-Pawling’s Center for Learning Achievement houses a number of support services to assist students in reaching their academic potential. Individualized instructional programs are available for students who have language-based learning differences, and for students with executive function difficulties. Inspired by inquiry, our Learning Labs are the unofficial help desks of Trinity-Pawling.

One of the School’s most distinctive programs is the Effort System, which began nearly 50 years ago. Each boy at Trinity-Pawling is assessed for the effort he devotes to a given endeavor: academics, athletics, dormitory responsibilities, civic engagement, attendance, and extracurricular programs. The learning objective inherent in this ethos of effort is to teach boys that the more they invest of themselves the greater their accomplishments will be.

Schedule a visit today!

JP Burlington, Director of Admissions 845-855-4825 admissions@trinitypawling.org 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 trinitypawling.org

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York City, NY

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is the only K-12 independent inclusion school in New York City. IDEAL’s mission is to affirm and accept the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

The school’s core principles are built into its name: Inclusion, Diversity, Excellence, Acceptance, and Leadership. Every aspect of the IDEAL experience--instruction, assessment, program,

KIMBALL KIMBALL UNION UNION ACADEMY ACADEMY Meriden, Meriden, NH NH

Serving Serving aa diverse diverse student student body body in in grades grades 99 through through 12 12 and and postpostgraduate, graduate, Kimball Kimball Union Union draws draws on on its its rich rich 200-year 200-year history history to to -century curriculum curriculum that that challenges challenges students students and and deliver deliver aa 21 21stst-century prepares preparesthem them for for success success in in college college and and life. life. KUA KUA inspires inspires “mastery, “mastery, creativity, creativity,responsibility, responsibility, and and leadership” leadership” in in aa friendly, friendly, warm, warm, holistic holistic environment environment on on its its scenic, scenic, 1300-acre 1300-acre campus campus in in Meriden, Meriden, NH. NH. Kimball KimballUnion Unionisis defined defined by by its its positive, positive, inclusive inclusive community community and and vibrant vibrant student student culture, culture, supported supported by by aa comprehensive comprehensive Student Student Life Life program program that that emphasizes emphasizes leadership, leadership, character character building, building, and and ethics ethics in in the the classrooms, classrooms, dorms, dorms, studios, studios, and and playing playing fields. fields.

Our Our committed committed faculty faculty delivers delivers academic academic excellence excellence from from supported-learning supported-learningto to advanced advanced concentrations concentrations in in specific specific academic academic areas. areas. Signature Signature Programs, Programs, including including visual visual and and performing performing arts, arts, varsity varsityathletics, athletics, STEM, STEM, Global Global and and Art Art Scholar Scholar programs, programs, Capstone Capstone Projects, Projects, Fire Fire Brigade, Brigade, and and sustainable sustainable farming, farming, provide provide students students with with opportunities opportunities to to expand expand their their learning learning beyond beyond the the classroom. classroom.

Some Some of of the the most most experienced experienced college college division division one one level level coaches coaches in in New New England England provide provide excellent excellent training training from from the the basics basics to to the the highest highest levels levels of of competition competition while while reinforcing reinforcing our our ideals ideals of of “the “the scholar-athlete”, scholar-athlete”, and and have have led led our our alumni alumni to to compete compete in in the the NFL, NFL, NHL, NHL, and and Olympic Olympic Games.

Games.

•• Innovative Innovative Learning Learning for for Inquiring Inquiring Minds Minds enrichment--reflects a research-based commitment to inclusion •• Excellence Excellence in in Arts Arts and and Athletics Athletics education as a means for academic excellence. Because IDEAL •• Concentrations Concentrations in in STEM, STEM, Global Global Studies, Studies, Arts Arts teachers know their students as individuals in and out of the •• 20 20 Advanced Advanced Placement Placement Courses Courses classroom, they are able to design instruction that builds upon the unique talents and strengths of the learners in their room. Rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, differentiated instruction allows students to pursue the same subjects at multiple levels of complexity.

Supportive faculty, low student-teacher ratios, small class sizes, and partnerships between experienced general educators and learning specialists create a nurturing community where every student can succeed and every student has a voice.

At IDEAL, no one leaves their identity at the door. IDEAL’s curriculum and programs are multicultural by design, and social justice and anti-bias instruction are built in and given dedicated instructional time. Experiential learning opportunities including a signature eighth grade Civil Rights Journey. Immersion in the arts and a differentiated athletic program round out the IDEAL experience.

IDEAL’s unique program cultivates empathy and collaboration.

With the confidence that comes from being known and celebrated, students not only strive for excellence in their own academic and personal pursuits--but they also support and encourage their peers.

At IDEAL, we are proud of our mission and the way inclusion fosters compassionate students equipped with the leadership skills More More information: information: to succeed in today’s 21st-century society.

Kimball Kimball Union Union Academy Academy Please visit our website at theidealschool.org to learn more about Meriden, Meriden, NH NH IDEAL and to sign up for an Open House or a Tuesday Talk and Tour.

(603) (603) 469-2100 469-2100 314 West 91st Street, NYC, 10024 admission@kua.org admission@kua.org (212) 769-1699 kua.org kua.org

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } ST. ST. STEPHEN’S STEPHEN’S SCHOOL

HOPKINS SCHOOL

Location, Location, Location, Location, Location!

Location!

St. St. Stephen’s Stephen’s is is the the only only English-language English-language day and boarding high school school in in the the center center of of Rome.

Rome. Located Located minutes from the Roman Forum, Forum, Colosseum Colosseum and and Circus Circus Maximus, Maximus, our unique and unrivaled location location enables enables us us to to use use the the Eternal City as our classroom.

Our Our stimulating stimulating and and intellectually intellectually challenging environment transforms transforms receptive receptive young young minds minds and provides access to a worldclass class education. education.

A A World-Class World-Class Faculty Faculty Distinguished Distinguished authors, authors, poets, poets, playwrights, musicians, and published published scientists scientists form form our our diverse diverse faculty of accomplished scholars; scholars; 90% 90% have have an an advanced advanced degree, and 20% hold a PhD. Students Students learn learn from from aa prepared prepared and and engaged faculty, who challenge and and inspire intellectual curiosity and and motivate them to achieve their personal personal best.

An An Emphasis on Cultivating Cultivating Community Our Our student body of 246 day students students and 46 boarders allows us to to get to know and work one-onone one with each student. We focus on on building close relationships and and creating a sense of community between between students students and and faculty. faculty. We We also strive to provide a holistic preparatory preparatory experience experience with with an an emphasis emphasis on our core values of care, scholarship, scholarship, creativity, creativity, integrity integrity and and independence.

A A Commitment Commitment to to Discovering Discovering Rome and Beyond A A signature signature program program unique unique to to St. Stephen’s is our dynamic allschool school trips trips program program that that takes takes students to regions throughout Italy Italy every every fall, fall, and and to to destinations destinations throughout Europe and the Mediterranean Mediterranean Basin Basin every every spring. spring. Paired with summer servicelearning learning experiences experiences in in Rwanda, Rwanda, Senegal, and Sri Lanka, students gain gain insights insights and and are are equipped equipped with with a global mindset balanced with compassion compassion and and consideration consideration for for others.

The The Oldest Oldest IB IB School School in in Italy Italy As As the the first first school school in in the the country country to offer the International Baccalaureate Baccalaureate program, program, our our graduates graduates have consistently ranked in the top top percentile percentile of of IB IB exams exams since since 1975.

1975. While most enroll in the IB program, program,select select Advanced Advanced Placement Placement courses are also offered.

A A Boarding Boarding Program Program Nestled Nestled Within Within A Day School Fully Fully integrated integrated with with the the day day school school population, 46 boarders make up up our our vibrant vibrant boarding boarding program program and and are housed within the school’s campus campus in in an an historic historic villa villa located located on the site of a former Roman temple. temple. Our Our boarding boarding program program offers offers a balance between a rigorous college college preparatory preparatory curriculum curriculum and and extra-curricular activities, a structure structure that that eases eases the the transition transition from from home to boarding life, and a student-boarding student-boarding faculty faculty ratio ratio of of 4:1 4:1 that supports students as they develop develop both both academically academically and and personally. personally.

ST. ST. STEPHEN’S STEPHEN’S SCHOOL SCHOOL Via Via Aventina, Aventina, 33 -- Rome Rome 00153 00153 Italy Italy Phone: Phone: +39 +39 06 06 575 575 0605 0605 || admissions@sssrome.it admissions@sssrome.it | sssrome.it

Hopkins School is an independent, coeducational day school of 700+ students in grades 7-12.

Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its classic academic curriculum, enhanced by innovative programs, arts and athletics and community service. Here are the core beliefs that Hopkins embraces.

We think intellectual curiosity is the most powerful energy in the world. We’ve created a culture dedicated to celebrating intellectual curiosity. We believe that education should be a multifaceted pursuit of the whole intellect, where a diverse community of individuals bond together to inspire each other, challenge each other, explore, discover and achieve.

We think questions can be more exciting than answers. The ability to originate precise and probing questions is the foundation of intellectual curiosity at Hopkins. In practice, this means Hopkins students challenge assumptions, investigate facts and experiment with new approaches. We believe learning to ask better questions results in better thinking and better answers.

We think a vibrant community starts by embracing individuality. We believe an endless variety of viewpoints, traditions, beliefs, talents and styles is what makes up a stimulating, healthy intellectual community. While excellence is the common goal,

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We think intellectual growth is a shared journey. Everyone has ups and downs. At Hopkins, we navigate them together. Students and teachers join forces to meet challenges. The results: close friendships, the gratification that goes with shared success, the development of grit and perseverance and a lifetime of learning set in motion.

We think engineers can be athletes, artists can be scientists, and mathematicians can be actors. We believe a well-formed intellect is the sum of many experiences. Each student is encouraged and empowered to explore far and wide through academics, art, social activities and service opportunities.

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Fork Union Military Academy (www.ForkUnion.com) was founded in 1898 by a prominent Baptist preacher, Dr. William E. Hatcher, from Richmond, Virginia. Since its beginning, the Academy has changed with the times, but, since 1950, two things haven’t changed: the school’s mission teaching Christian values to young men of all faiths, and its unique education program that has proven over time to be highly effective, the “One-Subject Plan” of study. The OneSubject Plan affords the Academy’s high school-aged cadets the opportunity to study and focus on one course at a time, remaining with one teacher every day for the entire school day, encompassing 7-weeks of instruction. Intensive immersion in this one-course-ata-time approach results in greater understanding, comprehension, and application. This program, accompanied by an hour and a half of supervised homework time each evening, helps to promote success among our cadets. Because of this program, we find that our students’ grades and test scores improve, their work ethic strengthens considerably, and they are better prepared for life beyond high school. Our graduates attend America’s very best colleges and universities and more than 100 have been invited to

Founded in 1887, Clark University is a community of passionate individuals who put education into practice to create positive change in the world. This is our legacy, and our future.

Clark gives problem-solvers, collaborators, and status quo disruptors the skills and experience to create positive change everywhere: in the world, in the community, and in themselves. Here, we celebrate difference, encourage forward thinking, and nurture enduring connections among students, faculty, and staff.

Clark students engage in an exceptionally rigorous learning environment fueled by professors’ own research interests, high standards, and dedication to teaching. Through our pioneering education model, LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice), they engage in life-changing world and workplace experiences that allow them to confront complex problems, collaborate with faculty, learn directly from industry experts, and explore topics of global consequence.

Clark is located in Worcester, Mass., which offers the intimate, affordable, and manageable scale of a small city balanced with the pulse and rhythms of big-city life — all within an hour of Boston and Providence, and three hours from New York.

Enrolling approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 890 graduate students, Clark is featured in Loren Pope’s influential book, “Colleges That Change Lives.” Recent rankings that acknowledge Clark’s growing reputation include U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, #66 in National Universities; Times Higher Education, #7 in the World’s Best Small Universities; Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, #33 in Best Values in Private Colleges; and Princeton Review, #11 in Top 25 Schools for Making an Impact.

Through our ClarkCONNECT network, alumni, faculty, and Clark partners provide career mentorship, expertise, and internship opportunities to help prepare students for life after college.

Because the student-to-faculty ratio at Clark is 10:1 and the average class size is 21, professors know their students well. And with approximately 1,000 international students from more than 80 countries, our students encounter a variety of cultures, traditions, religions, and political ideologies.

In tandem with its excellent graduate programs and research institutes, the University offers a unique cost-saving opportunity: Eligible students can earn both a bachelor’s and an accelerated master’s degree from one of 14 different programs, with the fifth year tuition-free.

No matter the path, at Clark students develop the creativity, adaptability, and resilience to translate their passions into remarkable careers and purposeful lives. They graduate with the skills employers demand and the world needs, prepared to live the University’s motto: “Challenge Convention. Change Our World.” clarku.edu

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THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON is a joyful, striving community of learners and teachers who want to experience something profound every day: that sweet spot between challenging academics that push our brains and the personal endeavors that soar our hearts. This is what we call “a balanced equation”—a thoughtful way of teaching that brings out the best in our students and best prepares them for life.

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The IDEAL Experience On any given day at The IDEAL School of Manhattan, students may give a presentation on a civil rights leader; participate in a musical; enjoy Riverside Park; program a robot; or visit the Met. IDEAL is New York’s only K-12 independent inclusion school, where we celebrate the tremendous social, emotional, and academic growth born in a diverse and nurturing educational community. #SchoolCanBeIDEAL Sign up for a Tuesday Talk and Tour or an Open House to learn more about IDEAL’s rigorous and differentiated academics, innovative social justice curriculum, and unique inclusion program.

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Faculty with advanced degrees: 90% Languages offered: 10 (English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Greek, Latin, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian) Financial Aid Campus: historic center of Rome (near the Colosseum) Sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, running, Pilates, Yoga Arts and performing arts program (drama, music, visual and digital arts) Clubs: 30, including MUN, Debate club, Books in Time, The Aventina School Newspaper, Film Club, Peer Mentoring, Physics, Math, and many more.

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s a resident of the Gold Coast, I’ve seen family dogs become involved in some exotic extracurricular activities: dog shows, puppy parties, surfing, caninefriendly cable networks, Instagram accounts, tennis lessons; the list goes on.

Our own dog, Desmond, recently suffered a sports-related injury. Well, not sports, exactly... more yoga-related. Actually, it was goat yoga, if you want specifics. The goat was on Desmond’s back, and… well, I wasn’t there, but somehow Desmond suffered a sprained tail.

A sprained tail is no laughing matter for a dog, and my wife and I were also not amused. The injury is easy to identify: you’ll notice a hanging tail, which will probably be extremely painful when touched. A hanging tail will produce a hangdog expression. When dogs are in pain, they may hide, pant, pace, drool, widen their eyes, become restless, and ignore their social media accounts.

Most of the time, a dog with Dead Tail Syndrome (DTS) will recover on its own, but Desmond has always had a low pain threshold, so my wife and I decided to try something new to help him cope.

Our vet told us about CBD. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid found in cannabis, the plant associated with marijuana. However, unlike THC, CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, meaning it doesn’t produce any kind of high. But it does have many medicinal properties, and has shown positive results in helping treat everything from pain and inflammation to anxiety, depression, and stress.

On the way home we stopped at the Petlandia store at the mall and picked up a supply of CBD oil. The young, long-haired Petlandia sales associate, Jason, assured us that CBD products can only be sold legally if they contain less than 1% THC, which is far too little to cause any kind of buzz.

“Like, as long as you get your CBD products from a reputable retailer like Petlandia and not in a parking lot,” he said, “you can rest assured it’ll be 100% safe to use on your furry little friend.”

We made our purchase, and as we were leaving he added, “By the way, I’ll be in the parking lot after eight o’clock.”

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work quickly to ease the stress and anxiety associated with it, and within 30 minutes of eating Desmond stopped hiding, panting, pacing and drooling. What’s more, he posted a duck-face selfie on Facebook.

So, initially we were very happy with the results. But over the next few days we noticed some changes in Desmond. Somehow, he had grown a goatee. And when I would have the radio on he would rotate the dial until he found an avant-garde jazz station.

And I’ll never figure out where he got that beret.

When I removed his sunglasses I noticed that his pupils were dilated, and I realized he was stoned. He had gone from having a goat on his back to having a monkey on his back. Damn that Jason!

And then there were his attacks of the munchies. I’m not talking about a couple of dog biscuits. I’m talking about devouring a large bowl of M&M’s on the coffee table and scarfing down a large container of leftover shrimp lo mein in the fridge.

One day the phone rang and it was Jason, asking to speak to Desmond.

I asked,” And this is in reference to…?”

“It’s about edibles, man. We just got in some new gummies, and I thought Desmond might be interested. They look like psychedelic fire hydrants.”

“I’m sorry, Desmond can’t come to the phone right now. He’s crashing.”

Later that night I looked out the window at Desmond frolicking on the back lawn, and I could swear I saw Jason ducking furtively into the woods.

The next day I forced Desmond to watch an old episode of Dragnet on YouTube. In it, Jack Webb gave a hippie a 10-minute lecture about the hazards of pot. By the end of it, the hippie had a look on his face that said, “Gee, Sergeant, I never thought about it that way.”

I looked at Desmond. He had the same look on his face.

By the time his tail healed Desmond was off CBD and looking like his old, clean-cut self. He no longer responds to Dizzy Gillespie, but, alarmingly, he seems to respond to Rush Limbaugh.

–– J.C. Duffy is a cartoonist and writer whose cartoons appear regularly in The New Yorker and other magazines. His books include collections of his syndicated newspaper comic strip, “The Fusco Brothers.”

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The penthouses with their breathtaking double height living rooms and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, can be designed to the specific needs and desires of the new owners. Owners can also enjoy the luxurious facilities and outstanding services of the new, world class, adjacent David Hotel Kempinski, including spa, fitness room, gourmet restaurant, room service to the apartments and other services.

These luxurious properties in their unrivaled location, their unique design, and ever changing stunning views will belong to those fortunate few owners who know how to discern unique opportunities when they meet them.

For further information, contact our exclusive agents: Holland Real Estate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eyal +972.50.6575859 | Neot Shiran â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Samuel +972.50.3955554 www.dpresidences.com | 72 Herbert Samuel St., Tel Aviv

Basman/ Tenenbaum

You are invited to meet them.