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47 Shani 65 Celebrity Corner 66 Marane Plaza 68 Burkay Couture Vision

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18 If You Haven’t You Should 42 Fitness Tips 44 Body by Roxy 76 The Elevator 77 Gary Robinson 78 McKenna Camille 101 Trial on the Potomac 102 Leesa Rowland 103 Laurie Gelman 106 Family Fun Day

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ach issue I want to bring to you experiences both bold and benign, luxe and leisure, for longtime residents and transplants alike. South Florida has much to offer, and I want to be your personal guide. Follow me as we begin this journey together because if you haven’t, you should...

Take an 8-hour vacation at the 1 Hotel in South Beach or luxuriate in the spa and stay overnight.

A short escape down to Miami, a true life and sanity saver, whether it be a shopping spree in Bal Harbor and a tea at The Surfside (The Four Seasons) then back home in time for a dinner with family. The need to break away is so important for our mental health as much as physical one spot in particular that gets me into 3rd gear right away is 1 Hotel South Beach.

Typically I valet and cruise through the lobby with my oatmilk latte from Neighbors Cafe. I pop into Violet and Grace a boutique filled with trendy options, my last pick was a tan leather mini dress from Iro, love thier beach chic vibe.

Habitat is a farm to table Mexican restaurant off the lobby that I must try one day, but everytime I head to 1 Hotel im drawn to Watr. Thier dropdead gorgoeus rooftop lounge

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that serves Peruvian/Japanese fusion. Watr is the place to be in South Beach to people watch, you can choose to sit at the bar and focus on meeting new people, sit poolside with models, or relax on the luxe sofas all while staring at the water far below. - no doubt Watr’s namesake.

If seeing and being seen doesn’t strike your fancy then head to Wave 1 Hotel’s private restaurant on the beach open Friday Saturday and Sunday.

When wining an dining just isn’t enough to put you in the full destressed mode head down to Bramford Wellness Spa, recently voted Florida’s best hotel spa. I get the Natura Bisse Diamond Facial which uses real diamonds to refine fine lines and wrinkles - no doubt a result of stress. Stress that will melt away with the Bramford Signature Treatment.

If - if, you find yourself so relaxed you need to stay the night, I recommend the Retreat Collection or their Sky Penthouse for a true ultimate luxury escape.

Same day or next day, valet card in hand, I am refreshed and back in the car for my easy drive back to Jupiter - no airplanes or Security lines. #MargaretLuceTip

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This ain’t no Mudd Club or CBGB I ain’t got time for that now

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full -Talking Heads, “Life During Wartime” potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personalIt’sexcellence - Confucius September and the Yankees and Mets are playing ball and giving New Yorkers and sports fans a much-needed sense of normalcy. School is back in session and our City continues to show signs that we are tough and smart and kind.

What’s great about working with publisher Chase Backer and his industry-leading luxury arts/fashion magazines like We wear our masks andMetropolitan social distance and continue on with ouryou livesmeet. cautiously optimistic that Metropolitan, 25A and Palm Beach, is the people Passionate.

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Artistic. Inspirational. we will eventually it throughstaff this pandemic thanks in large part to the endless courage of our That goes for our make hard-working as much as it goes for the fascinating people, brands and businesses that we frontline heroes. write about.

Neware York lost some figures recentlyeditors, with the photographers passing of New York Hallof of Chase” Fame who are devoted stakeWe blessed withlegendary contributors , writers, and Mets “friends pitcher in Tom Seaver and respected journalist writerofPete Hamill. They belong to the holders what we pursue every month.

Theand pursuit excellence and now the opportunity toannals entertain, inform and delight of New York’sfrom rich history. our readers New York to The Hamptons to Palm Beach, to all parts of the globe. The Jet-Set. Risk-takers, business visionaries and thought leaders will all find stories of interest and value in our magazines. Wonderful artists TheKelly current issue hassome a littletalented bit of everything American like Styne and maestrosfrom in the kitchen.Chopper star Paul Teutul Sr. who

invited our publisher Chase Backer into his garage at Orange County Choppers to talk about motorcycles and life to a new player in Manhattan’s luxury beauty business in the form of Dorota Cover-Star Shani Grosz is one of those remarkable women who burns with passion to create art with clothing and to Wallace and her Berry Blonde Spa. Talking Heads Drummer Chris Frantz takes readers on a trip make women even more beautiful. Celebrities, trend-setters and all the major stores around the world know the name down memory lane to the Bowery section of New York where a little club called CBGB would be Shani herRamones, popular clothing brand.Television, Blondie, The New York Dolls and Patti Smith to homeand to The Talking Heads, name just a few. The Drummer’s new autobiography offers incredible anecdotes and memories of Palm Beach editor Horyneventually got to spend time this to fashion-world superstar and her the New Yorkfeatures City music sceneJadan that would travelsome acrossquality the pond to with England inspire creative team.

A team that enables Shani to execute her unique vision. the birth of Punk Music. A full, no-holds-barred interview with Frantz about former band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Harrison will be something to look forward to in October.

Not that our own Publisher Chase Shani would hitand it offchange so welland too.hope. Wishing Fall surprising is the best time of the year in New York City.and There is excitement that New Yorkers continue to show the rest of the world that no crisis is too big for the fighters and They arethat both humble and kind-hearted businesswe leaders and creative forceswe who always thinking “Bigger” and heroes make up our Metropolis.

That together shall overcome.

Together shallare heal. asking,”how the best?”

Together we can shallwe risebe again.

Stay answer Safe. Be strong.

Be kind. yourself with other creative artists who are also passionate and proud and demand One is to surround excellence. Both the magazines and this month’s shining cover star are a perfect fit together. The result of such a union of talents is before you now.

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The Hidden Gem of Carmel Valley Bernardus Lodge and Spa

By Karina Y. Sotelo

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nsconced in the heart of Monterey County’s beautiful Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge and Spa is an intimate and luxurious countryside retreat that embodies the quintessential wine country escape. The prized winemaking estate is set among 28-acres of serene verdant gardens, groves, orchards and boundless rolling hills of lush grapevines that effortlessly meld into the breathtaking Santa Lucia mountains in the distance. Designed to exist in perfect harmony with nature and resound its peaceful surrounds, the 73room property emanates sophistication and relaxation in its contemporary California ranch-style layout and Mediterranean influence and flair. Sun-soaked ochres, creamy toffees, and rich terracottas wash the entire exterior, exquisitely complimented by traditional Italian stonework. The interior combines the simplistic characteristics of oldworld Tuscan charm and accessorized with sumptuous new-world comforts: exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings with dark stained

wooden beams, French patio doors and oak floors, adorned with rustic-chic wooden furnishings, custom antique-style accent rugs, and opulent crystal chandeliers. There are a myriad of activities and indulgences found on the premises, including an elegant farm-to-table restaurant with an exclusive chef’s table, an indoor and outdoor bar, a wine cellar, a decadent spa, heated pools, and tennis, bocce, croquet lawns and courts.

But, perhaps the most romantic feature about this resort is its garden, a whisperquiet sanctuary where countless brides and grooms have recited their vows amid twoacres of fragrant roses and sweet lavender, organic herbs, seasonal vegetables, edible plants, and splendid water fountains. The garden is also an apiary to hundreds of thousands honey-producing bees that create the purest ingredients for the kitchen, bar and the spa.

THE ACCOMMODATIONS Inspired by the colors and elements of nature, the property exhibits sheer luxury and countryside living in a collection of single and two-story rooms, suites and villas. The 73-guestrooms are spacious and lavishly

styled in rustic and eclectic décor, uniquely appointed with high-end conveniences including fireplaces, dining tables, cozy chairs and sofas, a bar thoughtfully curated with select Bernardus wines, indulgent twoperson soaking tubs, and ultra-comfortable king-size featherbeds with fluffed pillows and high-thread count Italian linens. Single and two-story premium rooms have sizable balconies and patios with wonderful views of the pastoral scenery. Suites and villas are sophisticated and extravagant in every sense, but there is an intimate and relaxing vibe that manifests throughout these refined accommodations. Each space is classically designed in an inviting earth-toned palette with punctuations of elegant purples and rich plums that echo the beautiful hues of lavender and grapes from the outside gardens and vineyards. Notable features include: an airy, commodious living room that is wealthily furnished in weathered wood grain textures, layered patterns and custom fabrics, sparkling crown-shaped chandeliers, a mirrored wet bar with glass shelves and a pair of creamcolored French doors that brighten the entire room and open-wide to patios, terraces or balconies bedecked in a combination of September 2021

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shaded dining tables, pillowed rattan lounging chairs, hanging cocoon hammocks, firepits or fireplaces, and the most jaw-dropping and otherworldly panoramic displays of the rolling hills beyond. Bedrooms are separate from the living room and are minimally outfitted with warming fireplaces, dressers and regal midcentury-inspired canopied beds. However, the most sumptuous amenity in the suites and villas, is the master bathrooms. These ultra-calming and grandiose wet rooms encourage guests to go bare and completely succumb to relaxation; showcasing naturalfibers, wooden and brassy accents, ribbedglass walls, a multi-jetted rainfall shower and glossy jade-hued handmade wall tile that accentuates the oversized hammered copper tub centerpiece. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open to an alfresco shower where guests can quite literally bathe in nature. The outdoor shower is enclosed by a cedar slatted fence with climbing vines and vibrant-green foliage, giving guests ultimate privacy while lathering under a balmy breeze and sunny blue sky. The bathroom is finished with plush robes, exfoliating products, and handmade aromatherapeutic lavender soap-bars and eucalyptus mint-scented bath gels that spiritually transport guests to the spa. Here, with all the indulgent sensibilities thinkable, guests will find all the reasons not to ever leave the comfort of their peaceful abode.

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vine-to-glass experience. The multi-awardwinning restaurant and bar, Lucia—named after the picturesque mountain range that it overlooks—captures the distinctive flavors and essences of California’s central coast, in both an alfresco and private-room fine dining atmosphere. The kitchen is at the direction of world-renowned culinary genius, Chef Cal Stamenov, whose creativity and talents has imagined delectable seasonal menus and country-style cuisine focused on sustainable methods and techniques, incorporating freshly handpicked organic ingredients, most of which are cultivated and harvested from the house garden and vineyards, or mindfully sourced from local purveyors.

Following the changing patterns and rhythms of the natural seasons, Chef Cal and his team are constantly updating and revolutionizing their recipes and plates to reflect the region’s rich bounty. This summer, a new Colors of the Season menu was introduced that caters to a more health-conscious and plant-based lifestyle. Highlighted starter items include a tasty roll of crunchy red striped beets, fresh cilantro, velvety avocado, olives and spicy hummus wrapped in a thin translucent pastry sheet of rice. Other savory courses embrace traditional components of Mediterranean summer entrées but have Chef Cal’s unique innovative touch, like the green gazpacho that blends avocado, celery, padrón peppers, and leafy greens in a chilled creamy soup, as well as the baked ratatouille with marble potatoes, rosemary, olives, and homemade spaghetti. High quality pasture-raised meats, poultry and wild fresh-caught seafood are also available on a separate menu. And, of

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course, desserts. There is a glorious list of delicious seasonal confections, ranging from refreshing strawberry sorbets, to decadent chocolate cakes and specialty goatcheese cheesecakes. Indulge in any of the homemade ice creams, the pistachio flavor is hands-down the most rich, aromatic and silky-smooth frozen treat imaginable.

Guests that crave a more personalized multicourse gastronomic encounter, can reserve a private table at the resort’s countless unique dining options. The chef’s table—a fiveperson nook-style dining accommodation that is secretly tucked away in the heart of the kitchen—gives front row access to impressive behind the scenes artistic culinary performances. Here, Chef Cal and his staff of brilliant culinarians, will provide a variety of dishes that are tailored to satisfy the palate and match guests wine preferences (the chef’s table has been frequented by many gastronomes and celebrities alike, including Julia Child, Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio). Not only does the wine cellar bottle an impressive collection of wines (25,000 to be exact), but it is the perfect place for wine lovers and connoisseurs to swirl, smell and sip in a bespoke dining concept. At the cellar, 12-guests will go on a sensational four to six-course journey, pairing the complex characteristics of particular wines, handselected from the cellar, to the distinguished aromas, textures and flavors of seasonal fare specially made by the kitchen. A Chef’s Tasting Menu can be enjoyed at the resort’s ultra-luxe and intimate seven-foot round table in the Magnum Room, where 16 discerning guests can open their senses to Chef Cal’s

ingenuity in an exhibition of his most savory and exquisite signature plates.

Aside from upscale dining, Lucia proposes hedonistic food and drink experiences in a laid-back ambiance, too. Guests can relish in an open-air lunch or dinner among luscious green lawns, flower wrapped arbors and pergolas, and a dramatic mountainside as the backdrop. For casual sipping, the restaurant’s lobby bar provides an extensive list of house-made pinot noir, red blend varietals, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, along with small plates. Though most known for its house wines, the bar is also one of the valley’s most popular destinations for unique mixology experiences. Handcrafted cocktails are infused with fresh garden produce, herbs, botanicals, and sweet honey and nectar that is organically extracted from the hives of the on-site wild honeybees. There are dozens of potent drinks to choose from, but the most creative and thirst-quenching is the Butterfly Potion—a lemon gin-based elixir that is served like a magical potion, combining ginger liqueur, pure honey-syrup, and a purple

concoction made up of lavender bitters and butterfly-pea flower tea—it is so delicious and spellbinding that you will be tempted to have more than one.

THE SERVICES & AMENITIES Ultimate relaxation and high-style pamperings begin the moment guests arrive the property.

A friendly and distinguished staff welcomes each and every guest with a generous glass of Bernardus sauvignon blanc or a mintedlemonade refreshment that sets them into full vacation mode before they even witness the abundant luxuries of their room. Once guests do arrive their room, they may find it very hard to leave, but the resort is replete with first-class amenities that they will want to discover. Besides meandering through dreamy rose and lavender gardens, guests will spend most of their days playing tennis, croquet or bocce, or casually sipping on wild honey-infused libations poolside—at either of the properties’ heated swimming pools, hot tubs or the adults-only infinity-jacuzzi.

There is a fully equipped fitness center that operates around the clock for those

looking to participate in strength-training or cardiovascular activities at any hour of the day or night. The concierge team also offers customized services that encourage exploration of the great outdoors, including hiking, golfing and equestrian excursions and adventures. Upscale extras grant access to a Mercedes-Benz vehicle that guests can freely borrow to go on wine-tasting escapades, cruise through small towns and villages, visit nearby beaches, or go on long scenic drives through the gorgeous Monterey peninsula.

Guests that seek a more tranquil respite, can head to the resort’s on-site spa, where they can luxuriate in a series of transformative, nourishing, and soothing vinotherapyfocused and fruit-infused treatments. Opt for the Chardonnay body polish massage, a hydrating and exfoliating body therapy that uses Chardonnay grape-seed extracts to smooth and revitalize the body and skin.

The spa is also home to a eucalyptus steam room, sauna and outdoor thermal pools where guests can lay back, unwind and listen to the gentle and soulful melodies of nature.

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A Glamorous Refuge of Sun and Sea

Cavo Tagoo Mykonos

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littering against the cerulean waters of the Aegean, Cavo Tagoo is an escapist’s dream carved into a sprinkled-white cliffside on the western coast of the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos.

An ultra-exotic and boho-chic blend of the Greek traditional and the modern: sensuous, whitewashed curves of classic Cycladic architecture and sophisticated minimalistic design, stylish furnishings and eccentric artwork with splashes of bright color and exuberant golden accents. This sexy five-star boutique features only topnotch amenities, including a commodious exhibition-style lobby, an intimate spa, a gift shop and gymnasium, but above all, an unrivaled glamorous pool scene. Guestrooms propose an otherworldly and revolutionary pool experience, each appointed with a combination of plunge pools, private heatedwhirlpools, glass-walled infinity-pools and the island’s most legendary cave pools. The star attraction, though, is the main pool area: a classy and cutting-edge display of a 100foot aquarium bar and an open-face seafront restaurant that partly rests upon a fresh saltwater infinity pool modernly topped with plush sunbeds that, at first glance, appear to be supernaturally floating above water and gently sailing off into the boundless velvetyblue Greek sea.

Designed to awaken the soul and stimulate the senses, the accommodations—a collection of 80 classic rooms, premium suites, and private villas—are architectural masterpieces brimming with euphoric experiences, luxurious comforts and stunning views of the sea and beyond. From the exterior, the rooms seamlessly blend into the organic aesthetic, dramatically clinging onto the edge of a jagged

rock formation and cascading down the hills in resemblance of stacked sugar-cubes or melting marshmallow-like structures. Inside, each space is a modish expression of the freespirited island that it surrounds, ingeniously infusing the raw elements of stone, bamboo, wood and water. Reflective-gold fixtures extravagantly juxtapose the monochromatic walls, ceilings and floors; the gemstone-blue hues of the Aegean act as a resplendent contrast and kaleidoscopic panorama.

In addition to the breathtaking sea views, guestrooms are enhanced with an insanely exotic feature: pools (but not just any pools, really cool ones). Private villas are multipooled treasures, singly with a lottery of en-suite and outdoor heated tubs, plunge pools and infinity-edge pools. Honeymoon rooms are made extra-romantic with intimate Jacuzzis positioned precisely to gaze out at the endless horizon. Provocative gestures are also found throughout the suite intended to spice up the mood. The most obvious, are the matching bathrobes explicitly embroidered with the words “after-sex” on them. Unearthly encounters will manifest in the cave pool rooms, too. In these creatively designed rooms, guests will get lost in the splendor of serpentine-shaped pools that are concealed by mind-blowing white rock tunneled archways; and will spend all their days fixated on sparkling waters (both of the pool and of the Aegean Sea) and bathing in the sun, forgetting the existence of everything else.

Guests are greeted by a handsome staff fashionably dressed in crisp-white attire and primed to serve. Service is superb and deeply rooted in ancient Greek traditions of hospitality, where every guest is treated

with the highest honor and generosity.

Should guests decide to venture out to the charming streets of Chora (located only a short walk away from the property) or even sail out to sea, a well-seasoned concierge team will curate personalized activities and excursions, by land and sea. But here, guests do not need to go far to be transported to a different place, the hotel’s on-site spa will grant access to an ultra-relaxing journey.

Drawing inspiration from ancient and new world wellness practices, therapies and rituals, the temple-like spa uses sea minerals and Mediterranean ingredients to relax, heal and even beautify the mind, body, and soul.

Breakfasts are glorious. Every morning, a team of culinary geniuses prepare an exquisite and ultra-lavish spread of freshly baked pastries, cakes, baguettes, fruits, cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, and the most velvety Greek yogurt imaginable.

Eggs are made to guests’ liking, coffees and natural juices are pressed to order. An Asian-influenced menu is offered for lunch and dinner and is served poolside or at the hotel’s open-air restaurant—Zuma. Room service is also available (and recommended), fizzy drinks and cocktails are delivered to your suite on a tray that floats on water. The fruit platter—a showcase of vibrant and sweet tropical fruits—is, quite literally, the cherry on top to a true Mykonian escape.

No matter where guests find themselves at this glamorous refuge—whether indulging in a transformative treatment, taking a dip or worshipping the sun—they will be summoned to fully surrender to island living—unleash all inhibitions and deepen their connection to the sun and sea.

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A Dazzling Desert Oasis

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

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tylishly gazing at a set of clayred sandstone formations that seemingly resemble the back of a Bactrian camel, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa is a dazzling desert oasis idyllically situated in the ultra-exclusive and sophisticated locale of Paradise Valley, Arizona. A genuine description of its name and location, the property brilliantly marries luxury and serenity in 109 intimate and contemporary Sonoranstyle mountain casitas, suites and 8 private villas. The four-diamond resort offers a plethora of multi-sensory experiences scattered throughout the premises: an awardwinning restaurant, an indoor and outdoorpatio bar, fitness studio, tennis courts, multiple swimming pools, fantastical desert botanical gardens, and an ultra-relaxing and restorative spa. While located only ten minutes from the bustling Old Town Scottsdale, the property

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feels secluded and creates the illusion that guests are somewhere far away.

Accommodations are exceptionally spacious, modern, and set the tone for ultimate relaxation. Sleekly designed in a neutralbalanced palette, high-ceilings, granite floors, white-covered exposed stone walls, and towering windows with views of the beautiful surrounds—the rooms are refined and calming retreats each individually furnished with distinctive decor and sumptuous amenities. The resort is home to 8 villas that are lavishly appointed with private pools, patios and tennis courts —perfect for families and those seeking an extra level of seclusion. Mountain suites are cream-colored southwestern edifices on the hills, inside they are complete with a grand living room area minimally adorned with artwork, a chic fireplace, and finished with subtle touches

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of greenery—potted succulents and other small prickly desert plants. The suite offers a cozy bedroom separate from the living room and a large bathroom that features a glassencased rainfall shower and a freestanding bathtub with heavenly-scented Molton Brown soaps and exfoliating self-care products.

Some suites come with private patios. All guestrooms include in-room cocktail kits and a mini-fridge fully stocked with mixers and bottles of wine, an essential amenity that brings guests into full vacation mode.

Guests with discerning palates will take pleasure in this gastronomic dreamland.

Spearheaded by Food Network’s renowned celebrity chef Beau MacMillan, along with a talented team of tastemakers, Bar Chef Christiaan Röllich and Chef de Cuisine Samantha Sanz (also the youngest female— and Latina—culinary artist to ever lead

here), the kitchen serves local, sustainable, and organic ingredients in form of upscale dining and mixology experiences. Flavorful encounters begin at breakfast, where organic eggs are plated in all of the glorious forms.

Guests with an appetite for something spicy, should indulge in the huevos rancheros—a corn tortilla layered with a creamy black bean paste, smothered in a mildly-spicy green tomatillo salsa and topped with two perfectly fried eggs, avocado wedges, colorful cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro and queso fresco crumbles (plus, it pairs deliciously with a citrus-balanced mimosa). A freshly curated lunch menu is offered poolside, popular meals include crisp green salads, signature burgers, Japanese bento boxes and, of course, a refreshing selection of tropical-inspired cocktails. By evening, guests will start the night’s festivities by mixing and mingling with a handcrafted concoction in hand from Jade

Bar. Here, sip on the “Little Leaf,” a blended mezcal-based drink with cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño. And for an unforgettable multi-course culinary experience, top the evening off at Elements Restaurant. The menu is abundant (filled with gluten-free and vegetarian options), satisfyingly Asian-infused and seasonal. If available, guests will want to begin their first course with the rock shrimp, it has all the crispy and creamy textures on a bed of sticky white rice. For the main course, the miso glazed salmon is phenomenal and the flavors get better with every bite. Guests will want to save room for dessert, there is an assortment of scrumptious delights to nibble on—the butterscotch budino is the most decadent. Reserve a table by a window or outside to witness one of the most spectacular sunsets.

Wellness is at the heart of the Sanctuary

experience; the resort has a wealth of opportunities for guests to escape, unwind and rejuvenate. The spa transports guests to the highest level of peace and restoration via a fusion of massages and pamperings centered on ancient Asian techniques and modern therapies. Guests that opt for cupping or acupuncture therapies will set out on a healing journey, aligning the mind, body and soul. Besides the tennis and pickleball courts, there are an abundance of heartpumping activities; the fitness studio offers a variety of yoga and pilates core strengthening exercises, indoors, outdoors and even in water. Guests have access to multiple swimming pools, but the most popular is the infinity-edge pool—a sparkling desertscape where guests spend most of their days basking in the sun and taking in the most dramatic views of Camelback Mountain.

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Custom Cakes and Sweet Treats

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hen Jamie Fago was a little girl in Mobile, Alabama, she spent lots of time in the comfort of her great grandmother Sissy’s kitchen. It was there that she learned to bake her famous “Sissy cake,” a vanilla almond pound cake that was her signature. In college, Jamie found inspiration in baking competitions on television, and she made her first custom shaped cake for her now husband Joey’s birthday. The side hustle that was born became a custom cake business that soon outgrew her home kitchen. Jamie and Joey decided then that it was time to expand. The Southern Belle’s Cakery storefront opened in May 2021, despite the pandemic and all the challenges it has presented. Every day in the cheerful, quaint bakery, you can find cake pops, cookies, cupcakes, and even Joey’s famous Rice Krispies® treats. Treat yourself to a cold-brew coffee and a slice of the famous Sissy cake that started it all! And of course, you can order a custom cake for your next event. Jamie and Joey have been overwhelmed by the support of the community. “To realize that we could really do this has been unbelievable. You really can build anything from something very small.” Joey and Jamie have two beautiful daughters, Elizabeth, age 8 and Emilia, age 5. Visit Southern Belle’s Cakery at the Juno Shoppes Plaza just off US 1 for an Instagram-worthy storefront photo along with your goodies. You can also find them on Instagram @sbcakery

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The Affordable Luxury of Having a Private Chef

By Harry Brads

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he dream of a private chef cooking for you in the privacy of your home is now a reality with Chef Omakase.

The​revolutionary​company has launched this month and h ​as redefined the home lunch and dinner party with personal chefs preparing meals in the intimacy of your own kitchen.

Chef Omakase creates a fantastic culinary experience that diminishes the perception of a private chef only being attainable by the ultra-wealthy. The smooth and streamlined process is easily accessible and as simple as ordering a taxi or a vacation rental.

This affordable luxury service is the brainchild of Keiko Aoki, widow of Rocky Aoki. From the legacy of the Benihana restaurant dynasty comes a new concept in dining that creates the ultimate​luxury​lifestyle for all. Keiko’s experience during the pandemic in New York City led her to conceptualize the digital platform that enables customers to experience a meal prepared by a private chef in your own home simply by choosing the style of cuisine and paying a fixed price per person for the experience. During COVID, like many Keiko become accustomed to working from home and experiencing historically high amounts of quality time with loved ones. The benefit of the pandemic was people learned to connect again, and the controlled environment setup has become a preferred way of life for being with friends and family.

The comfort and joy in eating at home in the last year​is now desirable more than ever.

Now Chef Omakase can provide the perfect opportunity to continue this image. Like the

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high-profile company Airbnb, Chef Omakase allows you to personalize a unique experience that embarks on​ a journey that takes off and embraces​you​in your​own luxe moment.

Chef Omakase works by masterfully connecting you with a professional chef to cook a curated menu ​ in​your home at your convenience. With graceful ease, the company takes the stress out of a dinner party for groups starting from four servings up to eight people.

Private chef booking is easier than ever with this new​online service that provides options of different food categories such as New American, Italian, Asian, ​ Mediterranean, French, International Plant-Based Vegetarian,​ and Kosher. Fresh ingredients will be delivered to your door two days before the set time​ of ​ arrival ​ for​your chef​​b ​ ooking. Sessions booked include food prep time for the chef, delivery of grocery supplies​ , the cooking experience and minimal kitchen clean up.

The website and chef help you select a menu based on food preferences, as well as the supplies found in your own home kitchen.​T​ ​​ he entire experience from start to finish ​creates​a beautiful memory in your own private setting.​​ Choose from between the $90 per person or $140 per person menu. Each unique established s​ et up provides a perfect dinner party for a family gathering, a celebration amongst friends, or giving the gift of a unique and enjoyable private chef experience for any occasion.

​Menus include such selections as an Italian curated dinner with an appetizer of poached

Fava Beans and Herbed Tomatoes. Then ​​a salad of Tiny Burrata w ​ ith ​Warm Ceci Beans, Toasted Garlic and Parsley​. The main course consists of Pan Seared Crispy Chicken Breast​ with L ​emon Reduction and Baby Greens​ .

And, finally the dessert follows of Panna Cotta​ with ​Roasted Summer Fruit​.​ ​ Personal chefs include well-known individuals like Mark Mata, Sandy Dee Hall, Danilo Galati, Veronica K. Lindemann and Akiko Thurnaure.

Each staff member is hand-picked and proudly takes on the role that offers them stability and well-established hours of work. The company brings about a positive work environment that is reflected in the progressive and upbeat attitude that is brought into a customer’s home.

The Chef Omakase team will be​proudly​ led by notable Chef Tadashi Ono of such legendary establishments as La Caravelle and the Japanese restaurant Matsuri. Born and raised in Tokyo, he started his cooking career as a teenager. Moving to New York ​Ci​ty in 1988​,​ ​​ ​he ​began ​his food industry journey ​and gathered​ over 30 years​ of work in the field.

Successful moments in the kitchen made him a leading expert with ​media ​​features​in The New York Times, Gourmet, Sauveur and Bon Appetit. Ono is also the cookbook author of “Japanese Soul Cooking” “The Japanese Grill” and “Japanese Hot Pot.”

In addition to this beneficial service for customers it also has added value in creating a stimulating and flexible work environment

for food professionals. Many times chefs are over-worked in the highly demanding industry.

Chef Omakase provides the perfect way for them to set their own hours and work with this understanding company.

The dynamic overall creates a tremendous service that truly is redefining the dinner party for everyone. ​​ For more information​and to start your own booking today,​please visit www. chefomakase.com.

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Salvatore’s in Hampton Bays Offers

Casual Italian American Dining Experience

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or the best casual Italian American experience in Hampton Bays locals and summer tourists alike turn to Salvatore’s Restaurant.

Nestled in the heart of the town are menu offerings discovered in a treasure chest full of incredible pastas and appetizers. And the crowning jewel is Salvatore’s iconic pizzas from their wood fire oven.

Tasty and affordable dishes are found in both the comfortable dining room and spacious outdoor terrace. Entree highlights include Mario’s Macaroni with rigatoni, sausage, broccoli, garlic and evoo; Shrimp Pesto with pesto cream sauce, angel hair, sun dried tomatoes, parmigiano and garlic (with options for gluten free or whole wheat pasta); and Chicken Parmigiana served with a choice of pasta or side salad.

The entire menu is an East End indulgence that cannot be passed up. Even scrumptious Cheese Calzones with mozzarella, ricotta, and provolone drive customers wild. And,

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what is best about Salvatore’s is though they specialize in Italian American cuisine offerings additionally they can please any customer coming in with a variety of infusion dishes such as Philly Cheesesteaks or the Bello Bello Burger.

The main attraction is the wood fired pizza.

Here you find such phenomenal wonders as the Capricciosa with gorgonzola, pear, truffle honey and basil; the San Gennaro with cotto, ham, stracciatella, fior di latte, pistachios, and basil; and the Tartufo with truffle mushroom sauce, fior di latte, cremini mushrooms and basil. A healthy option of cauliflower crust substitution is also available.

The neighborhood residents frequently come to dine in the comfortable establishment full of smiles and specialty nights that include Thursday Pasta Night where you build your own pasta dinner with a sauce, protein, and vegetable. There is also the Social Hour that takes place Monday and Wednesday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Find here at this time great $10 pizzas, reduced

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price appetizers and amazing cocktails like Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita and Spiked Blueberry Lemonade.

Brunch is also a notable experience at Salvatore’s with the $25 bottomless mimosas option (hour and half limit) and full menu.

Specials like Smoked Salmon Benedict and Lemon Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes are fantastic. And, of course, everyone loves to check out the Hangover Burger with 8 oz of beef, cheese, bacon, an egg over easy and home fries.

Come here for a charming dinner or an amazing weekend experience that is both memorable and delicious.

For more information, visit www.salvatoresofthehamptons.com.

LOCATION: 149 West Montauk Highway Hampton Bays, NY 11946

With Many Dining Hotspots

Ian Duke Dominates Southampton Culinary Scene

By Harry Brads

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ast year, Ian Duke and partner David Hilty, the owners of the ever-popular Southampton Social Club and Union Burger Bar, unveiled the East End’s hottest new dining destination: Union Sushi and Steak, a modern take on the steakhouses of old.

Situated in the historic Bowden Square property that formerly housed the famous Herb McArthy’s, and co-located with Union Burger Bar, Union Sushi & Steak manages to fuse the energy of a supper club from the days of old with a modern ambiance. The cuisine is brought to you by award-winning Chef’s Scott Kampf and Marc Fasciana of varied fame and tenures. The delectable menu features Dry aged steaks that are courtesy of Niman Ranch in Colorado, and the assorted fresh sushi and sashimi menu is both enticing and inventive.

As with the Southampton Social club, Union

Sushi & Steak has that “Supper Club” feeling, albeit, for the more sophisticated. “We created Union Sushi & Steak because it’s what the people of Southampton are asking for,” Duke said. “Southampton has no yearround sushi restaurants and there is not a dedicated steakhouse. Right now, it’s a trek for a REAL roll-up-your-sleeves steakhouse dining experience.”

Meanwhile, Duke’s award-winning burgers and fries spot, Union Burger Bar continues to serve up American comfort food in the adjacent space. Also, the incredible demand for the Hamptons most popular ghost kitchen popup, The Coop, has made the foodie favorite gain a permanent home. Union Burger Bar is proud to announce that some favorites from The Coop can now be found on the Union Burger Bat menu making it ultimate dinning destination in the East End. The permanent home at Union Burger Bar will

now allow guests to dine in and continue to do take out. Customers can enjoy the menu that The Coop has fantastically curated along with the restaurant’s legendary burger, fries, and milk shake options.

“Ultimately I find people always have conflicting perspectives on what they want to eat. What we’re doing is incorporating the best of both worlds - we’re going to have ridiculously great tasting fried chicken and the mashed potatoes with gravy and creamy corn,” Duke states. “But we’re also going to have the healthy roasted chicken with fresh sides like Brussels sprouts and roasted broccoli that are all farm-to-table. The chicken that we’re using is cage-free, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free. So essentially, we’re going to encompass something for everybody.” www.dineatunion.com; www.unionburgerbar.com; www.thecooptogo.com

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Show Me Pizza

Serving Hottest Pies In Austin, Texas

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ustin, Texas is serving up the hottest new pies in town at Show Me Pizza. Known as the fun foodie capital of the world, the new Neapolitan Pizzeria is ​offering hand-tossed and made to order selections with topping favorites baked fresh in minutes.

True attention to culinary quality and detail is given in each​crafted​pizza that is carefully and lovingly ​made with organic produce and locally sourced ingredients. Only the finest imports of ingredients make up the​vast​ ​ variety​ of​ ​toppings.

Guests are also i​n for an original full-blown immersive experience of watching their pizza cook in real time via Twitch TV at www.twitch. tv/showmepizza. From prep start of the dough to the bubbling in the oven, ​customers can now order​a pie and watch it brown and bake before ​their ​eyes.

“We were captivated with the idea of seeing food cooking and acknowledged the world tuned into more and more shows about the culinary arts,” states co-owner and operator Benjamin Demarchelier. “The future of open kitchens​was​hotly contested with the pandemic and guests’ safety a top concern.

We racked our brains for a way to show the food in a safe and fun way. With help from our friends and coworkers we found a home with Twitch. T ​ he name S ​ how Me Pizza came from describing exactly what we want to do.

We want to give people what they want! The fact that you can now see pizza cooking whenever we are open anywhere in the world is a really awesome outcome.”

Order online or take a seat in the colorful garden patio to enjoy classics like Margherita and Pepperoni. O ​ r i​​n true​funky​Austin fashion there are also several creative ​highlights​sure to appeal to residents such as the Cashville Hot Chicken with white bbq sauce, spicy crispy chicken, burrata and pepper relish; as well as the Rancho Blanco pie with fresh mozzarella, bacon, ricotta, Havarti, queso blanco and roasted hatch salsa.

“We are fast casual. We strive to make speed the utmost important feature in getting you

your pizza,” the owner goes on. “Typical wait times are 2 to​3 ​ minutes for a pie.”

Demarchelier and partner Dimitri Voutsinas, formerly of Motorino Pizza in NYC, are demonstrating that Show Me Pizza is putting the best dishes ​on​the table t​hat​appeal to the big Texas appetite for the best cuisine in America in the most fascinating and modern way.

Demarchelier grew up in the hospitality industry with parents owning three incredibly successful New York restaurants. Learning the business from the inside out by starting as a dishwasher, he went on to manage Brasserie Cognac in Manhattan. He ventured out on his own and made impressive culinary impressions throughout​the nation​. ​Over the years​Demarchelier opened up a new brewery taproom in California, managed a top cabaret beverage program on the island of St. Barths, an​d​even most recently revived the 45-yearold brand his father created and opened up the wildly successful Demarchelier restaurant in the North Fork of New York state.

Voutsinas has also brought his native New Yorker passion for pizza to Texas to thrill the southern state. Growing up in the hospitality industry he gained an appreciation for classic cooking techniques, while he also grasped a sharp business acumen by being part of family-owned food ventures.

As a top International Culinary Center graduate, his popularity in the food world has amassed a list of accolades that include​s​an appearance on Food Network’s “Chopped.”

His prestigious notoriety led to several highprofile management positions including in Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Harlem restaurant Red Rooster, Bar Boulud and The Russian Tea Room.

Their appetite for perfected recipes and impressive culinary detail have led to the creation of Show Me Pizza. Now all of Austin will ​get to indulge​ ​in​this tasty location for years to com​e​​. ​​​

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Pamper your Pup with Woof Charcuterie

By Whitney Thompson

f you come out to the Friday Night Market at the Lake Wellington waterfront from October to April, you’ll meet Kristen Carque, owner of Woof Charcuterie.

Launched in July 2021, Woof Charcuterie is an online specialty shop producing goodies for your pup’s special occasions.

Kristen comes from a huge military family, and her son, Ian, currently serves in the US Air Force. It was with his counsel and the support of her three other children that Woof Charcuterie came to be. A retired nurse, Kristen is also a huge foodie and animal lover, so she started making and

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selling “barkuterie” boards for those who want to really spoil their fur babies. With help from her daughters-in-law Mya and Karly, Kristen’s arrangements include organic fruits and vegetables and short ingredient list products to ensure the highest quality for your pooch. Kristen also partners with local vendors to include specialized treats and biscuits in their assortments. With nationwide shipping available, the Birthday Paw-ty and Woofin’ and Waggin’ boards are perfect options to celebrate your dogs’ birthdays, adoption days, or just to show them how much they are loved! Swirl Bowls, available

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locally in the Palm Beach area, include peanut butter, plain greek yogurt, seasonal fruits, and chicken granola, all topped with unsweetened coconut. Woof Charcuterie’s offerings will soon be featured in local pet stores and other store fronts in the area.

Our very own creative director, Margaret Luce, #margaretlucetip, recommends Woof Charcuterie. “The ultimate party favour!”

Place your order at woofcharcuterie.com.

You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram @woofcharcuterie.

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The Vanguard of America’s New Fashion Vernacular Written By Jadan Horyn @JadanHoryn Edited By Edina Sultanik

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You will never believe what happened after you left the photoshoot at Ladurée,” says a voice on the phone one evening in August. I give the long pause and then say, “Try me.”

The day before, I’d joined what turned out to be a 10-hour photo shoot for the cover of this magazine, featuring a striking fashion designer made up in full Hollywood glam-style hair and makeup posing in a range of unbelievable scenes, from an indoor swimming pool to a swanky hotel bar. The set was littered with racks of glamorous evening gowns and dresses, sequins, feathers and tulle, priceless gems and jewelry as rows of couture heels,

pumps, and stilettos lined the walls. The shoot itself was scripted into scenes, each progressing in its level of whim and fancy with people and props to propel the unified vision.

It was a visual tour de force to watch - and participate in. I was roped into modeling as a man-bunned bartender—a human prop supporting the drama.

So naturally, after such an extravagant experience, what I was about to be told had to be equally extreme.

Those couture pumps, heels, and stilettos had been placed in a red roller suitcase. In the damp darkness of the unusually chilly

August evening, they had been left sitting on the street in the hustle and bustle of loading trunks. The designer on the other end tells me that they were her best shoes—she brought all her favorite things from her own closet for this shoot. I hold my breath. She says, “You can imagine when I got to my showroom and I realize there is no red suitcase. I make a beeline back to Ladurée in the pouring rain. Professional photoshoot makeup was running down my face, and my hair was frozen stiff from more hairspray than most people use in a month, looking at what can only be described as a fashion disaster. The red suitcase is strewn across the road, its contents gone. A homeless man smiles from

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across the street. In his hand, there appears a flash of lace, but it’s quickly gone. He says another guy took all the shoes.”

I gasp at the thought of a suitcase full of designer heels, gone, and then start laughing and say, “I am so sorry.”

“I think it’s the universe’s way of keeping me grounded,” the designer says of the incident with a laugh.

Times of stress reveal one’s character. I’m struck by the sentiment.

The designer who told me this story, who is featured on the cover of this magazine, is

Shani Grosz, owner and design director of SHANI Collection. Shani is not angry, not indignant about the loss of her best shoes, but calmly reflective. It’s that ability to stay calm and positive in the face of personal and professional challenges that has helped her rise in the ranks of the fashion world, while maintaining a life filled with loyal friends and colleagues.

I met Shani at the Plaza Hotel for what was supposed to be breakfast. It turned into a 3-hour High Tea at the Palm Court followed by a hectic 12-hour workday, culminating in a self-care treat--foot massages. An unusually authentic personal experience shared with one of America’s most popular designers

whose name is on dresses in every woman’s closet, but who herself personally remains largely under the radar.

Until now.

Shani is the eponymous designer of a dress collection that’s carried in every major department store in the US, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord and Taylor. The collection is known for its high quality, easy to wear desk-to-dinner dresses and formalwear, that are designed to complement women of all shapes and sizes.

Parsons-educated, Shani built her business from scratch. “I am completely self made

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and self motivated,” she says . “I started this label as a “trade”. I was very young and making inroads in the dress world and a company approached me to come work for them. I remember feeling very small in this giant conference room with some very wellseasoned fashion executives. I told them, ‘I’ll work for you if you finance my own label as well.’ Looking back on that now, I can’t believe I took such a bold step. But not even 24 hours later they had called me back and 52

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And the SHANI label was created…..

Shani focuses her designs around her customers first and foremost. Rather than forcing her ideal aesthetic on the customer, she looks to see what would look beautiful on women and then seeks to drape them in the art of her creation. Shani describes her customer: “She is not twenty with the perfect

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body. She is a real woman who maybe had kids or is a working woman who wants a dress that helps hide flaws. We are conscious of creating dresses to help a woman look flawless even if she isn’t. I design for real women.”

With her customers’ needs in mind and her laser-focus on business, Shani adapts to what is selling and what materials women want to wear. “Our attention is on design and quality.

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We spend a lot of time researching the best fabrics and the best designs and the best factories to produce in. We create our own embroideries and appliqués from scratch.

Every dress is as unique as the woman who is wearing it.”

That attention to detail is what has made SHANI Collection a favorite of anchor women and other high profile women. She helps hundreds of women who go on TV

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in front of millions of people look their best, effortlessly, every day, as well as millions of women looking for daytime looks or dresses for special occasions for their everyday lives.

She also provides dresses for major movies and TV shows on a regular basis. Shani is increasingly involved with makeover TV segments such as Ambush Makeover on NBC and her dresses were featured on Good Morning America as the miracle dresses that women love to love. “Clothing takes you

from the ordinary to the extraordinary. I want a woman to put on one of my dresses and feel beautiful and feel as if she can conquer the world,” Shani says.

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thanked me for the exercise. I laughed and asked for what, half expecting the thank you to be insincere. Shani answers “I don’t get much time to sit and reflect. I took your questions seriously and it provided me with an opportunity to write out my thoughts.”

My interest was piqued.

In her email responses back to me, Shani sent me something that stood out. “I have a deep love for what I do and a deep sense of appreciation for the people that are around me that help me bring my vision to life. That includes my very talented employees, my financial partner, and all the factories around the world that produce for us and to the stores that continuously give me the opportunity to bring my dreams and vision to life. I take none of this for granted. And if it’s one thing that Covid taught us it’s that nothing in life is given and that anything can be taken away.”

Shani has learned gratitude, flexibility, resourcefulness, and perseverance – important life lessons from her late father, who passed away suddenly 2 years ago -- and it’s paid off. “I was very close to my father. He was definitely my single biggest cheerleader in life. He always believed in me. He taught me it’s always better to be on the giving side

than the receiving side. My generous streak comes from him. When he passed away two years ago, I went to clean out his office. I saw that he kept every article that was written about my company and every photo that was ever printed. He was very proud of me. I feel like he still guides me today from above.”

Shani is that rare combination of multi-modality artist/designer and astute businesswoman. “There is the art form of what I do and then there’s the business side. I almost feel like these are two tracks that work simultaneously, and both have to be strong to make perfect harmony. Fashion is not just about creating a beautiful design. It has to be produced and it has to sell. The art side came naturally to me. I had a dream to create art that women can wear. It was a way of sharing my vision and my version of beauty with the world. The business side I learned on the job and am still learning every day.”

Her self-taught business acumen proved to be solid during the challenging days of the pandemic. With no in-person social events due to Covid, dress sales dipped dramatically in 2020. But drawing on her constant determination, upbeat approach, personal relationships with many of her clients and retail partners, Shani fought hard to stay

in business. Now, post-pandemic, she’s pivoted her strategies, and she’s not only surviving, she’s thriving. “To still be here and to be running a business that’s considered super successful, is a major accomplishment that I am very proud of,” she says.

“This industry has a lot of highs and lows and I think the biggest lesson is to never give up and have faith that there is something stronger that is guiding us. Every ‘No’ can turn into a ‘Yes.’ The trick is not to get too caught up in the low points or the rejections.

Every store that we sell to today said no to me at some point before they actually opened the door and gave me a chance. I think the mindset was always that you need to believe in what you’re doing so that you can keep doing it and keep knocking on those doors.

No means not now… And not to give up !!!” she adds.

During my 12-hour follow-along with Shani, I had the opportunity to see her in action at her design studio. Many members of her loyal team have been with her for over a decade, and their dedication to her is reciprocated.

Her long-time assistant Tin had a stack of documents ready for her when we entered her office in the late afternoon. I watched as Tin explained that dress after dress was sold

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out and Covid-impacted supply constraints meant wait times could affect retail confidence. Shani reacted swiftly, identifying alternative suppliers and textile types, sizes, colors, hues; typing on WhatsApp to see who could deliver the product at the right pricepoint at the right time. Once the work is done Tin lightens up ever so slightly. I ask him what his favorite design is - he regales me with a loud proclamation : “Sir-- I’ve worn them all,” he says.”

Beyond her best-selling dress line, Shani is

launching her own luxury beauty line, and her own fine jewelry collection. Shani showed me the original sketches of the jewelry and she took me to meet the craftsmen who are making each piece by hand to her specifications. Each piece has a hidden ruby, which traditionally has been used to promote fertility and ward off evil. Hope and protection - powerful motivators for women.

For American women, it’s clear that there is a new designer in the pantheon - a vanguard of a new fashion vernacular. If you don’t yet

know the name of this fashion designer on the rise you will. She is about to take America by storm. From the red carpet to the board room, and everywhere in between. Wherever there is a real woman boldly going forth into the world there will be a SHANI dress going with her.

@shanidress.official. www.Shanicollection.com

CREDITS DIRECTOR & STYLIST: LEONID GUREVICH PHOTOGRAPHER: TYLER KENNY HAIR STYLIST: LORENZO DIAZ MAKEUP ARTIST: AMMARA RANA MODELS: ANASTASIA VILKOVA, VIKA COSTA, STEVEN TORRISI STYLIST’S ASSISTANTS: KRISTIN COSTA, IRINA KEIS, ALISA KONONOVA FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS: PIC AND PETAL BY LEATAL COHEN SHOOTING LOCATIONS: 60 THOMPSON HOTEL /THE BUTTERFLY LOUNGE, LADUREE SOHO, PRIVATE RESIDENCE Left: Dress worn as a top SHANI, Skirt LEONID GUREVICH Earring, necklace ERICKSON BEAMON, Rings SHANI Right: On Shani: Necklace, dress SHANI, Ring ERICKSON BEAMON, On Anastasia: Dress SHANI, Earrings, necklace, bracelet ERICKSON BEAMON

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CELEBRITY CORNER Shani has built strong personal relationships with many of her high-profile clients Here’s what some of them have to say about working with her.

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This original Broadway Dreamgirl will soon be seen in the new ABC series Abbott Elementary and in the FreeForm series Motherland Fort Salem. She is running for VP of SAG/ AFTRA. IG:@theSherylleeralph Twitter: @thesherylralph “I remember trying on a Shani dress and loving it. A year later I was on Broadway doing Wicked and saw a designer list with Shani on it. I reached out to the company and requested some green dresses. Shani herself delivered the dresses and I was impressed by her open personality. Shani has the power of discernment, she is able to be who she is, as opposed to trying to be someone else.”

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Host of her own primetime WABC Radio show; Emmy-winning journalist; six-time Gracie-winning radio host, and multiple best-selling author, who has anchored highly-rated primetime shows on MSNBC and Fox. @RitaCosby “I am a three-time Emmy-winning journalist who anchored highly rated primetime shows on MSNBC and Fox. I wear Shani dresses because I can interview a head of state, walk ten blocks, grab a coffee, and then do my hair and head to an evening event without having to change. Shani’s styles always lead the way for me and garner countless compliments from fans and colleagues. The dresses are easy to wear, wonderfully designed, and come in dynamic colors and fabrics.”

RHONDA ROSS

an international singer-songwriter and Emmy nominated actress and a Personal Power Practitioner. She pens a newsletter titled The Force Within exploring the everyday tools that women can employ to boost their joy, peace, and inner fortitude as they juggle their roles as mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, and friends. @theRhondaRoss ; www.therhondaross.com “We were sisters from the moment we met. It was a deep sisterhood. It wasn’t based on the demographic but the psychographic.

Within days of meeting Shani, a box of dresses showed up at my house.

She is one of a kind.”

BARBARA HELLER

The voice of Mei Mei from the Kung Fu Panda TV series and Clorox 2. Author of And Then One Day the World Coughed. Watch her award-winning short films and music videos at BarbHeller.com.

“I met Shani at a birthday party in Beverly Hills, and we immediately hit it off. She is one of the strongest warrior women I know and she is always able to find the good in every person and situation that enters her world. She is a woman of her word and one of the hardest workers on this planet. When you put on one of her gowns you instantly feel like a rockstar. There is no one else’s art I would rather wear on the stage.”

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TINA CERVASIO

“Shani is just as amazing of a person as she is a designer- and her spirit transfers into her dresses. I’ve been anchoring the news in her dresses for years now, and also wearing her fancier outfits to parties.

She knows how to make a woman’s body look good, with class and quality fabrics.”

“Early in my career I struggled with my style. I wore boxy suits, loose pants and tops. I felt awkward and unattractive, and it affected my delivery and confidence. Then I met Shani. She showed me her dresses. They changed me. Elegant, chic, yet classic, and I can choose great colors for television.

PLUS the fit is incredible. Thank you to my Fairy Dress Maker. “

News anchor at KTLA 5 in Los Angeles, and author of “Tonight at 10: Kicking Booze and Breaking News” @courtneyfriel.

Lead Sports Anchor at FOX 5 NY where she is also the host of the iconic weekly New York Sports Show “Sports Xtra” Cervasio is a sideline reporter at CBS Sports Network and is a co-host for the monthly CBS Sports talk show “We Need to Talk”. Cervasio won 7 New York Emmy Awards.

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FIERCE FA N TA S Y BE YOUR SUPERLATIVE SELF WITH YOUR FEARLESS SENSE OF FASHION.

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The Burkay Couture Vision

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urkay Couture Ltd announces the launch of a high-end fashion brand specializing in unconventional, wearable art. It’s a line that features the internationally known artwork of Ron Burkhardt printed on luxurious, blended, anti-bacterial fabrics designed by Deborah Kay. We welcome you to a whole new era of unconventional style, where we revolutionize fashion into functional and expressional ArtWear. These versatile, bold, distinctive garments create a magnetic force that touches everyone around them. We focus on high-vibing magnetic fashions that have a positive effect on all who come into contact with Burkay.

Ron Burkhardt and Deborah Kay, the creators and namesakes of Burkay, have created a vivid, bold and visually exciting line designed to enhance healthy, high-end lifestyles.

Ron Burkhardt, the international artist and creative director of the Burkay Couture team A fusion of art and advertising expertise, Ron Burkhardt is a unique creative hybrid who has successfully merged careers in two rarefied worlds, winning over 200 awards for creative excellence and showing in over 70 art exhibitions. Born in the serene midwestern landscape of Jackson, Michigan, and bred in the urban maelstrom of New York City, Ron has a rich history as a consummate brand builder. Featured on major networks and the cover of AdWeek, Burkhardt has been interviewed as an industry expert on TV networks CNN, NBC, CBS, Inside Edition, and American Journal.

Deborah Kay, the fashion designer and pattern maker of the team Deborah Kay has been immersed in fashion her entire life. Her inspiration to design comes

from Versace, whom she modeled for and grew up with in Miami. Deborah grew up into a world of health and wellness taking on the important role of health and wellness practitioner and dedicated her life to making other lives healthier. She owned and operated multiple boutique wellness centers in Miami and helped facilitate corporations to maintain a healthy work environment.

We invite you to join Burkay on a journey of uplifting energy and enrichment where art and fashion collide!

You can acquire Burkay designs at BURKAYCOUTURE.COM

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Body by Roxy

Staying Fit in Unfit Times

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xercise and healthy eating are paramount to our overall well being, especially in stressful and uncertain times like those brought on by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

Roxanna King, personal trainer and owner of Body by Roxy, has a passion for fitness and for sharing her wealth of experience to help others enrich their lives and improve their overall health Roxy started dancing at the age of three. She grew up performing around the world, and she soon learned to truly look after and care for her body. Thinking intuitively about her body and her fitness has inspired her work as a trainer. “My whole message is that it’s your body. Be in tune with it. You can be healthy and injury free if you really look after your body.”

Throughout her career, that spans, nearly five decades, she has never suffered an injury. “I owe that to my fitness, my stretching, and to my structure of looking after and listening to my body,” she explained.

Through the powerful tool of social media, people worldwide can find her services. So on any given day, she could be working out with someone locally by the pool or via Zoom with someone in Italy.

The pandemic has changed the way business looks for Roxy, but this has been positive in many ways. “I feel like I’ve had more of a connection with people through all of this. Where women might have been part of a larger class of 40 women and not known anyone there, now there are connections and people looking after and empowering each other. I love to feel everyone supporting each other.” Roxy offers small group classes in addition to personal training services, which have fostered the kinds of real connections she described. She even offers virtual training.

Roxy finds it so rewarding to share knowledge that she has learned in the world of fitness.

She loves connecting with people both globally and in Palm Beach. “When I get messages from people all over the world and I’m able to help them, that really drives me,” she shared.

You can find Roxy on Instagram @ yourbodybyroxy and online at yourbodybyroxy.com.

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Do You Know The Three Fitness Mistakes Everyone Makes...

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Studies have shown that working out regularly for as little as 30 minutes per day can help to balance your estrogen levels. This is important because when your hormones are BALANCED you will increase lean muscle mass and reduce your fat mass...which results in you looking super fit and feminine.

And we can all agree that we are busy, right?

Imagine spending LESS time on your fitness, and seeing better results! A core piece of my training with my students is built on doing 30 minute varied workouts daily, because it works!

It keeps you energized, fit, and having healthy and balanced hormones.

Mistake #3: Trying To “Figure It Out” Alone Research shows that more than 92% of people who start a fitness program FAIL. Depressing, right?

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However a study from the University of Chicago suggested that your likelihood of success is directly related to accountability and support.

veryone wants a slim, toned body, right? And here in South Florida, it’s even more important in our “forever summer” climate. We simply can’t hide under layers of clothing.

I’ve been a trainer and Pilates instructor for over 20 years, and there are three mistakes that I see women making all the time when it comes to getting fit and looking and feeling great at any age. The worst part is...they don’t even know they are making these crucial mistakes!

UNTIL NOW! Mistake #1: “Groundhog Day” Fitness Do you remember the movie “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray? He found himself reliving the same day over and over and over again.

When it comes to fitness, most people are making this mistake.

In fact, years ago when I worked at a large gym in NYC, I would see the same people, working out on the same equipment, doing the same exercises day after day, month after month...and their bodies? They never looked any different.

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And that’s just what we can see on the outside.

Doing the same kind of workouts day after day puts you at risk of injury from overusing your muscles, may have you hit a dreaded plateau (where you are doing the work but not seeing results) and research has shown that varying your workouts will not only help you burn more calories and fat but also will help your BRAIN health tremendously.

A recent study from UCLA Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh showed that taking on varied physical activity improved the volume of the brain and even reduced risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 50%!

So if you want to see external changes like more lean muscle mass and weight loss, and also increase your brain health, it’s crucial that you include a variety of workouts in your fitness routine.

Mistake #2: Believing More Equals Better We’ve been brainwashed to believe that if we do longer workouts, that we’ll see better results.

This is a myth and a huge mistake, especially for women and hormonal health.

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Couple this with all of the confusing and conflicting information that is readily available online, it’s no wonder that most people find getting fit overwhelming.

The solution is simple: you don’t need to do this on your own. In fact, you shouldn’t because you only have about a 10% chance that you’ll succeed.

Community is what is needed to help you WIN! So whether it’s a fit friend, a family member, a trainer or an online community, having a COMMUNITY is the key to success!

These are the three most common mistakes when it comes to getting fit. When you implement these simple strategies you will quickly and easily start to see better results.

Tracy Campoli is a Miami based television host on the CW network and a lifestyle and wellness coach who helps women lose weight and get fit without diets or boring boot camp workouts or burpees. She is the creator of Amazing Arms... in just 7 Days, that has helped thousands of women say “bye-bye” to bat wings at any age.

Now with over 25 million views on her YouTube channel, get weekly videos to create a body and life you love.

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WINNER of Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood!

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n August 12th, “The Elevator” made major headline news around the world at Director & Filmmaker Mukesh Modi received the top three awards—Best Film, Best Actor & Best Director—at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, CA. Starring Eric Roberts and Eugenia Kuzmina, “The Elevator” takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster ride when a seemingly exciting birthday weekend dramatically turns into one family’s biggest fear and nail-biting mystery when their dad goes missing after stopping by the office that morning.

Art Imitating Life with an Ironic Twist Based on TRUE events, Modi delivers an impactful message resonating life’s uncertainty, the power of love and never giving up hope for an answer.

Ironically enough, this deadly incident actually happened to leading actor Eric Roberts, who played the role of the father, as well as the film’s co-Director and few cast members while they were shooting the movie.

Giving Back for the Greater Good Mukesh Modi believes in giving back by paying it forward in a chain of support, globally, through film and service.

“Even if you can help just one person, and the person who gets help will help others, this will create a ‘CHAIN OF HELP’ and the whole world will become helpful to each other,” says Modi.

Helping students to unfold their immeasurable capabilities will bring benefits for generations to come, in making dreams come true.

Upcoming Projects for Modi Modi believes in the power of instilling positive messages through family film. He has also directed and written the documentary called “THE VISION” to inspire a sense of community to support those in need.

In the Loop Stay up to date on “The Elevator” official release to be announced on the film’s website www.TheElevatorFilm.com as well as on Instagram @TheElevator2021.

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Movement through Gary Robinson’s Music, Film & Comedy!

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ward-Winning Director/Producer & Comedian Gary Robinson Releases All-Star Lineup of Upcoming Shows to Bring Awareness & Ignite Conversation Surrounding Hard-Hitting Topics through Film, Music & Comedy Gary Robinson is an Award-Winning Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, Photographer & Comedian who began writing and producing songs 12 years ago with Jeremy Jordan, star of the hit movie, “Never Been Kissed.” Their collaboration brought attention to the growing homeless problem with the heartfelt song, “Forgotten People.” Robinson’s collaboration with Mitchell, “The Goodbye Song,” is featured in the new documentary “Altitude Not Attitude.”

Robinson’s latest song “The Power of One”, under DJ Sharpcut, is a tribute to the legacy

of George Floyd. It has over 4 million plays in Tiktok videos, and it’s just getting started.

Clients have included: CBS, Sony, Universal and Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation to name a few. He has produced thousands of nationally broadcast promos for shows, such as: Married With Children, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Blind Date, and many others. He has shot interviews with Jim Carrey, Miley Cyrus, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Foxx, and many others.

Bringing his writing talent to standup comedy, he has performed standup comedy at The Comedy Store, The Improv Comedy Clubs, Levity Live Comedy Clubs, and numerous dive bars.

He can be seen in Showtime’s “Just Another Immigrant,” and JLTV’s “Bubbies Know

Best.” Utilizing his video production expertise, he produced two comedy specials, “Jimmy Shin’s Wok of Shame” and “Sarah Halstead’s RVs and Cats,” which are available to stream on Amazon Prime. Gary Robinson continues to perform on shows with top headliners, such as: Bill Burr, Iliza Shlesinger, and Jamie Kennedy as he prepares to shoot his own comedy special.

Video Production Sharpcut Productions has been creating award-winning, high-quality video productions in Los Angeles since 1992 and was awarded the Communicator Awards, Telly Awards, Videographer Awards, an Omni Intermedia Award, an Aurora Award, and an Emmy Nomination. Robinson’s work has been seen by hundreds of millions of people in multiple countries.

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raving something sweet, fresh and new this Summer?

“Strawberry Shortcake” is not just America’s favorite dessert, but also McKenna Camille’s smashing new single that’s sure to delight. This pop/dance song has a 1970’s twist that blends old and new sounds for something truly original.

Who was the producer on the track?

We sat down with the singer, songwriter, model, and actress McKenna Camille to speak with her about her newly released single “Strawberry Shortcake.” Check out the interview here:

I recorded it at Studio City Sound in Studio City, California.

How did you come up with the music?

I told my producer that I wanted a Summery song that had a little 70’s flair to it, and we went from there.

What inspired you to write this song?

I love Summer, so it was a combination of that, and I also really wanted to make a song that reminds me of those cheesy summer teen drama movies.

Did it have to do with a past experience or something you are going through now?

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I work with NiMusic.

Did you have a co-writer?

I wrote the song with Eric Johnson and Danial Jacobson.

Where did you record it?

What’s one trick you use for keeping your vocal cords lubricated and to avoid losing your voice!

Lukewarm water! Not cold, not hot, just in the middle.

When do you expect the song to be released?

It was released on August 1st!

Is that there anything out now that is comparable or similar?

Many artists are releasing Summer songs, so yes, but I don’t know of many artists who are trying to bring back 70’s music.

I mean yes and no. It’s a very lighthearted song, but that being said, it’s also about thinking about that perfect Summer you had/ want to have.

Will you be releasing remixes?

Why was it important to write this song?

I really want to start bringing more of a 70’s inspiration into my music and pop music in general, while still keeping with modern pop. I think a Summer song was the perfect way to lightly introduce this!

Will you be shooting a music video?

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I don’t have anything planned at the moment, but I would love to!

My music video is up on my YouTube!

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by Dr Ken Grey AP, DOM Holistic Physician

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aking a connection with the bodies that house ours souls and the homes that house our bodies can be eluding. As with all Love affairs, this type of relationship will take time, patience, and perseverance. Each time we embark on a new living space, it is our prerogative to see the opportunity to create a Sanctuary.

For some of us lightness only comes with flying away to some destination, while home is viewed as just a place to hold the things we own or own us, of shelter, protection from the elements, and possibly raise a family, sometimes create a work space, and of course to eat and sleep.

How do we create a Living sculpture of our life? How can our homes offer the opportunity to build an extension to our lives more than just the chore of living?

Feng Shui, originating from ancient china, is the art of spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (Qi).

The art of Feng Shui claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. The term ‘feng shui’ literally translates as “wind-water” in English. In the search for balance and healing we may forget to look to what is closest to us.

Taking courses, attending week long retreats, and subscribing to foreign belief systems in the never-ending search to clear the clutter and stress from our lives will prove futile if we are surrounded by clutter, imbalance and disorganization in our homes.

Some simple ways to create a temple of rest, relaxation, and happiness: 1.Choose cotton, silk, wool, and natural fiber fabrics for objects that touch your skin whenever possible.

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2. Use Storage Bins for seasonal decorations and objects clearly labeled and stored out of site when not in use.

3.Purchase all tools, kitchen , cleaning etc. with a conscious attention to detail and passion for use. For instance, knives and cooking instruments that feel great in your hand and are satisfying to use. Pots and pans that inspire you to cook, Dish soap and cleaning solutions without harsh chemicals that smell great and have natural mood enhancing essential oils.

4. Style your home with an intention for each room, and with the same sentiment that you would style your wardrobe. Comfortable rooms should feel comfortable and have color combinations that are soothing and relaxing hues. Choose furniture with round edges. Rooms for entertaining may be more energized with brighter colors, and furniture with sharper edges and exalting objects.

5. Do not underestimate the power of great art. Beautiful art can be found in the most unassuming places, museums , local social places exhibiting artists, good will, donation type places, and more. Choose what moves you and makes an impression on your mind, and heart, as well as your eyes..

Furthermore, a healthy home environment can include elements from nature to enhance your environment such as plants and semiprecious stones like Quartz. It is said that the vibration of Quartz enhances spiritual growth, spirituality, awareness, and wisdom. It increases inspiration and creativity. It can also help with concentration, studying, and retaining what one learns. It is a stone of harmony and is helpful in romantic relationships.

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Treating our home with such precious regard, one can establish a Cocoon from which we emerge anew each day.

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Artist Camilla Webster Is Leading the Revolution of Arts & Culture in Palm Beach and Giving Back

About Camilla Webster Artist, Altruist, Author, Adventurer

Webster has her master’s degree in History of Art and Modern History from the University of St Andrew’s in Scotland. committed in the midst Remaining has also ofShe lockdown, Webster forged ahead studied at The inSlade 2020 with her solo museum School of Fine Art in exhibit, “Every Painting Tells a Story,” London and curated

by White House Fellow The Art author Studentsand artist Bruce Helander in New atLeague the award-winning Coral Springs York. Like of Art in South Florida.

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Packing a surprisingly virtual punch, Webster was soon invited to host opening exhibits at the new City Hall in Palm Beach Gardens and the Frankenthaler, Webster attended The Brearley School. launch of Haven, a design experience Camilla is an accomplished author, lecturer, and philanthropist. talk Royal “Art in Front of elebrated, museum collectedHer TEDx on Poinciana Way. A strong finale You” attracted thousandsartist, of views,Camilla as she spoke on the calming of art in everyday life.

Webster, hassensation to the season was the selection of two of She is also the co-author of the bestselling award-winning book, “The Seven Pearls of Financial made a meaningful impact Webster’s works for The Kips Bay Decorator Wisdom: A Woman’s Guide to Enjoying Wealth and Power.” on the art scene, both locally Show House room, “Parlor Games: by Raised between the US and the UK, Webster has exhibited in the galleriesBenjamin and given art Deaton. talks by and nationally, throughout Garnering the most special invitation in Miami, London, Paris and New York. To find out more about Camilla and pandemic. attention, that room and her painting made her works please visit, https://camillawebsterart.com/ ### the cover of Veranda Magazine’s “Inside the The artist, whose work is described as 2021 Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House.”

Media Contact: narrative The Webster art book of her museum show Kelly O’Shea at KOPR abstraction with a world class Kelly@KellyoPR.com sense of color, is becoming synonymous “Camilla Webster, Coral Springs Museum of (917) 685-4515 with Palm Beach. Like artist Donald Judd Art” was the #1 best seller in Palm Beach, who immortalized Marfa, Texas or David and is now in its third edition and available Hockney’s Los Angeles, the joyful spiritual on Amazon. nature of her work is like a declaration for the soul. The power of joy for beauty in our midst Her luminous and graceful style soon caught is a lifelong mission for the former international the attention of Discover The Palm Beaches journalist. From the Iraq war to the power and PCMA, who invited her to represent

the beach mecca with her lauded talk, “The Camilla Webster “Love from Palm Art of the Pivot,” alongside fellow keynote Beach” 2020, Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 40” Thomas Friedman of The New York Times. brokers of Davos, and the financial titans of Her conversation inspired the audience to Wall Street, shift their focus “more on what you can Webster was an observer on conflict, crisis, create, than your perception of what you capitalism and the human condition before have lost”. Webster is now the featured she picked up the paint brush. artist for Discover The Palm Beaches. The commercial success of this stirring artist has Trading in skyscrapers and the bustling been groundbreaking, with 30 paintings sold newsroom for her artist studio at Mana in recent months to collectors in New York, Contemporary in New York, Webster then Los Angeles and more. As the world removed to Palm Beach to take advantage energizes, Webster has settled into her new of the light, swaying palm trees and the sunlit studio one block south of The Norton burgeoning art scene.

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the Young Friends Acquisition Council At the height of the pandemic in March 2020, the artist and devoted community organizer rallied creative leaders to form The Art Altruist and host a sale at Hindman Auctions. $22,000 was raised with a mission to support artists from crisis to recovery. Webster additionally donated $25,000 in paintings to Cancer Alliance, Place of Hope and The Ocean Reef Community Foundation. All of these works have sold.

Webster has exhibited at Art Basel Miami annually and multiple art fairs since her arrival in Florida in 2017; in addition to Scope, The Edition Hotel, The Sagamore Hotel, Mercedes Benz and a Nexus private yacht member’s experience, she was also a speaker at Art Palm Beach’s Power Talks sessions.

About Camilla Webster Artist, Altruist, Author, Adventurer Webster has her master’s degree in History of Art and Modern History from the University of St Andrew’s in Scotland. She has also studied at The Slade School of Fine Art in London and The Art Students League in New York. Like artist Helen Frankenthaler, Webster attended The Brearley School.

Camilla is an accomplished author, lecturer, and philanthropist. Her TEDx talk “Art in Front of You” attracted thousands of views, as she spoke on the calming sensation of art in everyday life. She is also the co-author of the bestselling award-winning book, “The Seven Pearls of Financial Wisdom: A Woman’s Guide to Enjoying Wealth and Power.”

Raised between the US and the UK, Webster has exhibited in galleries and given art talks by special invitation in Miami, London, Paris and New York. To find out more about Camilla and her works please visit, https:// camillawebsterart.com/

Camilla Webster “Love from Palm Beach” 2020, Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 40”

Artist Camilla Webster Is Leading the Revolution of Arts & Culture in Palm Beach and Giving Back PALM BEACH, FL. – June 22, 2021 – Celebrated, museum collected artist, Camilla Webster, has made a meaningful impact on the art scene, both locally and nationally, throughout the pandemic.

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Chloe Mosbacher

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Chloe Mosbacher depicts herself and her loved ones in surreal settings shaped and distorted by different mental and emotional states. The paintings function as a set of collages and transparent images overlaid on top of one-another, evoking a sense of multiplicity - which to her, portrays the idea that several events, or realities are unfolding at once. With this technique, Mosbacher blurs the lines between igure and ground within the picture plane to express how our internal and external landscapes are wholly interconnected. The figures within each painting are used as guises representing 84

various emotional states felt in moments of privacy or alternatively representing different stages within one’s life, such as states of existential questioning or searching for meaning.

Mosbacher is a multimedia artist and painter based in New York’s Hudson Valley. She is currently pursuing her BFA in painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Mosbacher has had solo exhibitions at the Woodstock Artists Association Museum in Woodstock, New York and at the Beacon Artists Union Gallery in Beacon, New York. She also

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has an upcoming solo exhibition at Studio 89, in Highland, NY. In addition, she has participated in group shows at Collar Works in Troy, NY, the Trolley Barn in Poughkeepsie, NY, Womenswork.art in Poughkeepsie, as well as at the Maryland Institute College of Art and the New York Academy of Art. She has been a featured artist on the Visionary Art Collective website and in the Organic Hudson Valley Magazine and has had work published in Al Jazeera.

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Kelly Styne

Kelly Styne is an LA based abstract and pop artist. Through her work with acrylic and mixed media on canvas, Kelly marries a fusion of order and chaos, boldness and subtlety — all with an underlying graceful tension that is representative of her personal style

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Max Moran

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ax Moran, born and raised in the Midwest, began his career as a painter when he was awarded a scholarship to the Columbus College of Art and Design in 1977. Early periods of work following college focused on the Amish of Ohio. Looking back today they stood in stark contrast with the cultural correction occurring in the early 80’s. Ohio subjects in those early years included a body of work created with the Columbus Ballet Met, billboards, punk rock music scene and plein air works.

Called to the coast Max spent the mid 80’s through early 90’s documenting Island life and exhibiting his work in New England based from his studio on Martha’s Vineyard. Although his work has carried him to many parts of the world such as Paris, Mexico and Ireland, for the last twenty-five years Max has taken his inspiration from landscapes throughout New York State. Max has documented places and people from the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains to the streets of Manhattan where he lived in the East Village. He now focuses most of his work on the fields of the North Fork of Long Island. In 2004 Bentley Publishing Group introduced the “Manhattan Rain Series” to the international art publishing market at Art Expo New York. One of the paintings, “Waiting for a Cab-Park Avenue,” was ranked in the top ten in overall sales of Bentley’s large inventory of art posters and still is in print – recently featured in NBC’s “This is Us.” Mr. Moran’s paintings are luminous treasures, capturing light and atmosphere in a way that quiets the head and feeds the soul. His landscapes, which he paints on location, are his attempt to communicate the moment and the spontaneity of the scene. His is a loose and flowing style because, in his words: “it tells much more than infinite detail.” He currently exhibits work on the East End and in Manhattan. To view paintings visit Max’s North Fork studio by appointment. artofmax@optonline.net 631 902 7537.

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William McElcheran

William McElcheran (1927-1999) embraced a variety of media as his means of expression.

He was equally proficient at drawing, painting, bas-relief and sculpture. Quickly, he became one of the most accomplished and versatile figurative sculptors of the 20th century. McElcheran is well-known for his businessmen, which are included in influential collections across three continents.

that animates his oeuvre. Bill McElcheran, the sculptor, always kept in mind the context of his work as he created each individual piece.

His businessmen aren’t mere bronze figures; these hurrying figures touch the world with their relevant and immediately identifiable subject matter. He distilled his bronzes into classic forms which never lost their grace and movement.

The wit, humor and irony of these pieces comes from his combination of masterful craftsmanship, moral courage and intellect which gave rise to the powerful humanism

McElcheran’s charismatic figures have intuitively been featured in public spaces, serving as a mirror to those rushing to and fro, a reflection of the working person. The below

sculpture was placed in Calgary’s Pedestrian Mall in 1981, taking inspiration from the city’s inhabitants and gaining a new dimension with its open air context in line with the artist’s vision.

The Story – Three Businessmen, circa 1980 Bronze, light brown patina 19 3/8 H. x 15 W. x 13 1⁄2 D. inches Edition of six casts, this the A/C (artist’s copy) Provenance: The Ashland Oil Company

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STATEMENT ART

by Contributing Writer Samara Ginsberg

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othing makes a more dynamic entrance to a home than a mesmerizing work of art.

Stacey Mandell creates largescale art that quite literally makes a statement like no other. A former attorney, Stacey incorporates the historic writing system of Gregg Shorthand to visually articulate literary works, music, and societal reflections in a gestural abstraction of discriminating intellectualism. She is a pioneer, elevating her learned shorthand to a true art form.

Her unique style first caught the attention of Palm Beach art dealer Paul Fisher, who describes her artworks as “remarkably sophisticated and compelling.” Fisher continued, “Stacey Mandell’s artworks are so interesting in their narrative illustrations that we just don’t mention enough how each of her works is a perfectly balanced composition that is as specific, yet organic as a zen garden. Like a zen garden, we can relax into the pleasing and stimulating colours and appreciate the underlying thoughtfulness of each and every little line and object.”

Marigay McKee, the cofounder and managing partner of venture firm Fernbrook Capital

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Management and Board member at Aston Martin, is a collector of Mandell’s artwork. The fashion and luxury icon agreed with Fisher’s assessment and commented, “Stacey’s art is utterly unique, and I was excited to learn about her work. Her art has a harmonious flow and makes me feel happy and at peace.

Every house should have at least one ‘wow’ work of art; Stacey’s art has the ‘wow’ factor that brings life to any room.”

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Like many great artists, this her second act; the business career path behind her, she arrived as an artist as a fully formed, experienced person with a strong desire to make a statement in the art world. And wow, did she hit the ground running! You can see her work in person at The Brazilian Court art gallery in Palm Beach, or online on Instagram (@stacey.mandell.art) or her website, staceymandell.com.

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Mark Seidenfeld

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Mark had an established international law practice when he met Elisa Breton in Paris in 1992. They attended exhibitions of surrealist art, which Mark was collecting. Ms. Breton, in her late 80’s and the widow of Andre Breton, who founded the Surrealist Movement, challenged Mark to paint. She dared him to direct his passion for artistic voices into attempting to find his own. Mark accepted and, in his own words, ‘unlocked an inner volcano that has never stopped erupting.’

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who stages, directs, shoots, and prints dark fantasy, cinematic photo images.

His work has been shown in galleries in New York and around the world, including Japan, Korea, Belgium, Haiti, and the United Kingdom. He is working on an upcoming solo exhibition, for a gallery in Rome, Italy.

Mark seeks depth and an expression of inner truths in his painting. Like every artist whose goal is to develop the uniqueness of their own voice, his work changes and mutates,

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constantly breaking prior boundaries. With 29 years of experience, Mark’s work brims with the emotional vision and intelligence that come from experience and understanding.

Facebook: Mark Seidenfeld Instagram: @markseidenfeld Website: www.markseidenfeld.com For Commissions: mob 917 843-3211 baronvonmarko@gmail.com

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Tyler Kenny

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ashion Photographer Tyler Kenny, was born and raised in Colonia, New Jersey. A product of his loving and supportive parents- Lisa Caccamo and Patrick Kenny- Tyler always knew he was destined for greatness behind the lens. His love for photography started when he was gifted his first camera by his father on his 13th birthday. Tyler was ready to create for the world. With his theatrical persona and love for storytelling, there was no denying that he was here to perform. Collaborating with friends and family using different scenarios and realities to carry them into was how his journey began. Following years of YouTube university, the self-taught photographer expanded his love for portraits, expressions, and movement. It wasn’t until he turned 22, that his love for fashion had developed. Once Tyler understood the concept of a fashion editorial, there was no stopping him. To create beautiful stories with fashionable clothing AND be featured in magazines was a dream come true. Partnering with modeling agencies allowed him to bring his eccentric and edgy images to life in ways he couldn’t imagine.

This eventually led Tyler into his niche as a fashion photographer. He is most inspired by how different lighting and conditions interact with clothing. Light is Tyler’s specialty, as he always experiments out of the box, with a variety of settings for both in studio and on location projects. His life goal is to travel around the world with his lens, while joining forces with influential artists, Icons and luxury

brands for timeless magazines. Tyler tells stories through images his clients relate to and persists on building upon it. His motto is, “A perfect photo is a combination of great light and raw emotion” - Tyler Kenny.

To date, Tyler has been featured in various magazines such as L’officiel, Harper’s Bazaar, Numero Russia and Vanity Teen. You can find him capturing the perfect moment in the streets of New York City. He loves not only the amazing work and experiences, but the people he meets on his journey. So many great creatives can be connected through shared interests and opportunities. In this industry, everyone has something to offer you, just as you offer the same to them, whether it be resources or knowledge. Tyler found out that being around other creative like-minded people provides the most powerful learning experiences. From hair and wardrobe stylists, to makeup artists, it’s always amazing to see diverse individuals come together to add to a vision and help it come to fruition. This project with Metropolitan Magazine was particularly special. Everyone on this project was a dream to work with, as we all did our part and then some. From planning, to producing, to overcoming obstacles on set, the rooms energy was unmatched, and you can feel it through the images. Our Amazing stylist and creative director Leonid Gurevich, Muse Shani Grosz, Hairstylist Lorenzo, Diaz and makeup artist Ammara Rana, we couldn’t have asked for a better team.

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A View of the Visionary World of

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Leonid Gurevich Written By Jadan Horyn @JadanHoryn Edited By Edina Sultanik

Leonid Gurevich, photographed in his home by Zinno Park.

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he concept always comes first Gurevich explained. An idea that can be totally vague at that early stage, but it’s always there as a point of departure. I start building around it, enhancing it with concepts. If a particular piece doesn’t exist or is not available at the moment, I make one myself.

That’s where my designer’s background comes in handy. When I styled an advertising campaign for NIKON and a campaign for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, for instance, I made the main dresses myself.

If Gurevich’s powerful cohesive visionary mind was created in the crucible of his youth, then his ambition was galvanized by the first time he laid eyes on American Vogue. When other boys were preparing themselves to become 94

firefighters or cosmonauts, he dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Life took him first to Israel then the United States. Here he attended and graduated from FIT, working for Zac Posen then Liza Minnelli. From there, he released his own collections.

America was a land of opportunity but also one of ruthless artistic appropriation by others. Gurevich has carved out a niche for himself as the visionary behind numerous advertising campaigns and the covers of countless magazines. Often imitated, never equaled.

Stylist. Photographer. Art Director A two-time immigrant, Leonid Gurevich is a Russian/Jewish American fashion designer, turned stylist, turned published fashion

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photographer, best known for creating strong fashion images with luxury flair, characterized by an extreme degree of individuality.

Prior to becoming a professor at a Fashion Institute and a film director (“Collective Effort”) Gurevich has worked with Academy Award-winner Liza Minnelli; styled advertising campaigns for NIKON and the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, fashion presentations, look-books, music videos, advertising campaigns for bridal, millinery, and eyewear brands, and has styled countless fashion editorials.

His work has appeared in numerous print publications including The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, US, HELLO, DEPARTURES, Travel & Leisure, as well as TV ads and billboards around the world.

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Finale of Artist Don Hershman’s

‘Donald and Victor: Under The Influence’ Exhibit

By Lillian Langtry

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rtist Don Hershman celebrated the finale of his latest collection of original pieces, as part of a retrospective series inspired by the late Victor Arimondi. In the show, Donald and Victor: Under The Influence, the inventive artist embodied his visceral need to pursue interests and creative expressions as he paid a loving tribute to his former partner who succumbed to AIDS in 2001. Hershman’s paintings recognize the unique attributes of Arimondi’s work, featuring a display that is compassionate and reflective of our modern times. A feature film chronicling Don & Victor’s relationship, with a screenplay written by Don, is titled SHOOT ME BEAUTIFUL and is currently in preproduction. George Rush serves as executive producer.

Shortly after the opening reception, back in May, there was also a successful Art Talk with guest speaker Adam Stoltman, a former New York Times and Time, Inc., photo editor, who was in conversation with Hershman and shared remarks on the legacy of Arimondi’s work.

Arimondi was a famed Italian American model and art photographer whose unique eye and sensuous style captivated the world. At the time of his death, Hershman inherited his estate, including his vast collection of photography and art, as well as never before seen portraits by Arimondi of Andy Warhol superstar Ivy Nicholson.

“During our 17 years together Victor steadfastly guided and molded me, and after his sudden death in 2001 I became solidly dedicated to my art, his presence more powerful than ever - a driving force to create something that is no longer a choice for me, but a necessity,” says Hershman. “The show at the Salomon Gallery brought my and Victor’s work full circle with 20 new selected paintings from 2019 to 2021, along with a carefully curated selection of 38 photographs, taken between 1972 and 2001, four of which I interpreted into my own paintings, called the D & V Series.”

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Ivy Nicholson The exhibit served as a love letter to a luminary who graced the pages of fashion magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Esquire, and appeared on the runway for many top designers, predominantly Valentino and Cerruti. Arimondi’s determination to turn the camera lens from his face onto the world he saw before him led to famously shooting the likes of Grace Jones, Liv Ullman, and Norman Mailer, as well as several portraits of male nudes captured during the pre-AIDS culture of the early 1980s.

He also notably focused imagery of the plight of the homeless of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood suffering during the height of the AIDS epidemic.

In his words, “Since I posed in front of the camera for so many years, my experience with talented photographers made me realize a way to express my inner world.”

For more information, visit: donhershmanart.com, salomonarts.com

PHOTO CREDITS: Don Hershman ©Don Hershman Ivy Nicholson by Victor Arimondi Photo by Victor Arimondi, Painting by Don Hershman Victor Arimondi ©Don Hershman

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Artist and Designer Walter Sternlieb’s

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Modern 3-Dimensional Paintings Come To Life at ‘A is for Art’ in Southampton

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outhampton is now home to A is for Art. Modern American artist and designer, Walter Sternlieb, has opened the Hampton’s hottest new gallery, and it is part of the village’s strong legacy with backing of curated collaborations in the community.

Located at 60 Jobs Lane, A is for Art brings to life the prolific vision of Walter, who is known out east as a respected designer, builder, woodworker, and master craftsman. Now his latest title as industrial artist will only further plant his applaudable achievements.

His charismatic work on display was brought forth by ingenuity and creativity.

“I woke up one morning with this idea of a 3-dimensional flag, made a prototype of it, then built it, painted it and hung it,” states Walter.

The specific vision of the then novice artist led to a series that includes his iconic pieces “The Staircase,” and “5 Hearts.” Eventually he established a professional portfolio that was

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so large it took up all of his wall space in his home where he displayed pieces. The colorful collection impressed visiting friends and fans and eventually led to thoughts of opening up a gallery to showcase his work.

“I knew there was a run-down property on Jobs Lane. I called the landlord and decided to rent it,” he goes on about the inspiration to open his own place. “The interior was very run down, and I thought I could have a shabby-chic art gallery, but shabby chic just isn’t me, so we went in and cleaned it up a little bit. We started hanging my work, and work of some of my friends. In a very short period, I was getting a very good response to my work.”

Walter’s expressive 3-dimensional paintings encompass powerful expressions full of rich color and bold design. The bright shapes are pops of color that bring bliss to anyone who uses them as part of the design of a home or office space.

The dazzling and virtuosic collection comes from a special place in Walter’s personal

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history that many can relate to and why his artwork stands out as a popular choice to art collectors.

“As a child, my parents dragged me to museums, and historic sites. I didn’t understand the purpose of all of it. I was very fortunate that they took me to all these places. It helped me in what I do today. All the things that I saw, and I have done in the past, have made me what I am today.”

For more information, please call (516) 3561191 or visit the gallery in Southampton at 60 Jobs Lane. aisforart.us LOCATION: A is for Art 60 Jobs Lane Southampton, New York 11968

In the Hampton’s

Art, Fashion, Philanthropy & Fabulousness

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Will Head: The Consummate Business Gentleman Changing the World his Way

Will Head with his daughter Lily.

had the pleasure of chatting with serial entrepreneur Will Head to discuss the launch of his new media platform, how he got his start in business, family life, politics, and fond memories of President Ronald Reagan.

Will was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. His childhood summer home, in fact, was the same house featured in the famed TV series Dawson’s Creek. Both mother and father descended from a long lineage of Americans dating back to English merchant adventures, who journeyed here on the Mayflower, and the French Huguenots, who fled religious persecution.

At age 7, Will and his father started growing Camellia seedlings in their backyard, and Will sold them to Sears. As a teenager, Will started his own successful bike rental. These early business developmental experiences would pave the way to a long and prosperous career.

Will confides that he had a midlife crisis about 10 years ago, so instead of buying a Harley Davidson, he founded a 20,000 member tea party group, Wake Up America of North Carolina, which was a credited impetus for flipping the NC General Assembly from Democrat to Republican in 2010. The Tea Party group inspired the creation of an online media platform by the same name, which produced 1,000 minutes of 5-minute shows on multiple topics, viewable on a cell phone.

However, producing shows in a studio was very expensive, so why not just provide

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the platform and let the viewers submit the content? This was how Will came up with the concept for NOOZ. NOOZ is an innovative media platform, which delivers local coverage of community businesses, events, and issues by leveraging its network of social media and cable television outlets. NOOZ trains and deploys NOOZ Correspondents as Brand Ambassadors to cover and promote these local businesses and community events on the NOOZ Media Network.

Will’s passion for politics burgeoned at a young age with the opportunity of a lifetime working for President Ronald Reagan. “I absolutely loved Ronald Reagan. He was a gentleman full of common sense, and he had a way with words like no other.” While attending the Ravenscroft school and volunteering with the local teenage Republicans group, Will accepted the Reagan campaign’s invitation to stay out of high school his senior year and travel with them on the road. “At the Kansas City convention, I was 1 of 800 Youthful Reagan staff members. We made all the signs and greeted everyone at the airport, trying to outshout all the Ford people. Ton of fun. However, Reagan lost on the third night of voting. It came right down to the wire, and Clarke Reed, who ran the Mississippi delegation and loved Reagan, flipped the whole delegation on the third night of voting after Ford promised him a job or something.

That’s how Ford won. I’m so depressed.

I had stayed up 72 hours without sleeping, drinking Coors beers out of trash cans and making signs. We are at the Alameda Plaza Hotel ballroom in Kansas City, and Reagan has two aids with him. I have my coat and tie on. I’m the little high school guy, who has to get on a plane the next day and miss spending the fall with Reagan. I met him five times, but he didn’t really know me. I figured I’ll just walk over there and join them and they can ask me to leave. So I walked over there to Reagan and his two aids. Reagan looked at me and at his two aids, and the aids looked at him. They did not ask me to leave. They are talking strategy. Then it got so quiet, I could hear a pin drop on the carpet. Clarke Reed, who sold him out, walks across the ballroom floor to see Reagan in the corner.

He walks right up beside me, looks over at Reagan, and says, “I’m so sorry.” Reagan

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extends his hand, shakes his hand, and says, “That’s ok. I understand.” Clarke Reed broke down crying, realizing he made the biggest mistake of his life. Reagan proceeded to give his concession speech. It was an emotional moment.”

While Reagan eventually lost the election in 1976, there was a paradigm shift in voting that contributed to Reagan’s broad appeal and eventual victory in 1980. President Lyndon Johnson had implemented huge spending programs with unintended consequences that further split families apart. Government pay-outs to single mothers financially enabled fathers to leave and incentivized women to monetize their children in lieu of employment. Additionally, single mothers in subsidized housing were prohibited from allowing fathers to spend the night, which is a policy still in effect. “Many people were disappointed with big government and started to vote for Republicans state wide and nationally. However, they didn’t start changing their registrations until the late 1970s, because if you lived in a little town in my state, the candidates for local judge or dog catcher were all Democrats. This precluded registered Republicans from voting in the primaries. It took a while, but now most people I know are Republicans. This shift kicked off with Reagan in 1976 and then when he was president in 1980.”

When Will is not working, developing new businesses, Will is a proud father to his beautiful daughter, Lily Head (@lily_winston), who is a successful model.

What are the most important life values/ lessons you learned that you try to impart to your daughter? Set goals, follow through on what you tell others, be on time, be authentic, don’t gossip about others, appreciate life, be thankful, know history, respect the sacrifices of our Founding Fathers and our military, and love God.

Julianne Michelle is an award-winning actress whose career began at the age of 5. She is currently playing Ms. Taylor in the Amazon series, Little Cupid. She is a graduate of Columbia University.

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The Trial On The Potomac” by George Bugatti at the St. Clement’s Theatre is an interesting show in that it brings the audience “What If ?”. What if then president Nixon wanted to go to trial instead of stepping down? What if all the damning evidence against John Dean, John Sirica and Leon Jaworski was brought forward to possibly exonerate the president?

These were some of the questions given last night and the theory of the plot was a good one, however, not always well executed upon. The acting too was uneven and so was Josh Iacovelli’s direction. At times actors went through the process robotically, Richard Nixon (Rich Little) seemed tired and lethargic in his role, Richard Wingert as Senator Edward Kennedy’s accent went in and out and cheapened the role as a result.

“The Trial” had many good things in its 90 minutes, a nicely appointed set by Josh Iacovelli; very good lighting by John Lant and some solid acting by Kelsey Lea Jones as Diane Sawyer. The script and the inconsistent acting was not enough to sustain the show, however. When we had a strong Peter Rodino (Tom Gregory) and a very good Geoff Shepard (Nick Mauldin), we had a terrible Gordon Liddy and a worse John Dean. It’s not that Matthew Hammond is a bad actor, he is not, it’s more that the direction by Iacovelli doesn’t capture who Liddy or Dean were; the mannerisms, cadence and style are never there in this play.

Anathema to Broadway and off Broadway we actually have a play that is pro Nixon; the concept in of itself is shocking and the questions asked that underlie the play are very good as well, the play just never sustains momentum. A wonderful speech at the end by Rich Little never makes up for the lackluster conversations that he has with Dean nor Shepard. Iacovelli has Victor Colicchio (John Sirica) acting more like John Gotti than a trial judge. Paul Caliendo as Judge Warren Burger is very subdued and flat at times; he is humorous at others and here lies the inconsistency of Bugatti. Some of the performers as well as support team are also brought into question... Why is Judge Andrew Napolitano brought in to be a consultant?

Napolitano was a Bergen County Judge at one time and he was consulting on FOX News before recently being thrown off the station for sexually harassing a young man. How can his insight into an off Broadway show be of any use? Geoff Shepard himself lived through the Watergate hearings so why didn’t he do all the technical consulting?

If “The Trial On The Potomac” is ever to succeed it would need to be rewritten at certain points and it would need direction that captures the individuals that were brought into this play. The play would need stronger and more consistent acting throughout.

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CelebratesThe Release of Her New Book The Charisma Factor

By Salome Langvin

Unlock the Secrets of Magnetic Charm And Personal Influence in Your Life

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est-selling author, animal rights activist and actress Leesa Rowland celebrated the release of her new book at T-Bar Southampton. Family, friends, and supporters were in attendance to share in celebration of Leesa Rowland and her new book, The Charisma Factor: Unlock the Secrets of Magnetic Charm and Personal Influence in Your Life.

Published by Hatherleigh Press, the 224page self-help book follows the release of Rowland’s first book, Discovering the It Factor within You. The Charisma Factor’s synopsis is as follows: Charisma is an unseen but powerful force that has many different facets. Charisma is a special and compelling spark that makes you unique, and sets you apart from the rest of the crowd, and it is something all people possess--whether they are aware of it or not.

Devoting a little time to connecting with our inner selves, learning what makes us truly special, and incorporating this magnetic quality into our personality can have untold benefits on our lives. The Charisma Factor is the ultimate handbook that unlocks the mysterious formula for charm and influence.

Whether you’re someone who lives in the

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spotlight, or you’re a college graduate just starting out on a career, this book will improve the way you communicate and interact with others. Packed with useful lessons and Leesa’s personal tips, The Charisma Factor will be your go-to instruction manual to embrace your individuality, discover your authenticity and empower yourself like never before.

Author Rowland explains this was the “best time” to come out with the book. “I think it’s especially important now and when we’re coming out of the pandemic. I want to help people become the best that they can be. One of the chapters that’s a really strong chapter is about different charismatic personalities, the traits that they have, and their magnetism. It’s like a behavior study really,” Rowland says.

The paperback version is available at Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, Penguin Random House, Books A Million, Bookshop.org, Hudson Booksellers, IndieBound, Powell’s and Amazon ($15.95).

The eBook version is also available on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Google Play Store, Kobo ($12.99).

For more information, visit https://www. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/666353/ the-charisma-factor-by-leesa-rowland/.

About Leesa Rowland: The daughter of an artist and college professor, Leesa Rowland grew up in Austin,

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Texas where she studied broadcast journalism and later became a classically trained actress at the world-renowned Stella Adler Studio in Los Angeles.

Beyond her extensive career and credits as a film and television actress, she is also wellknown for her work as a philanthropist and animal rights activist. A vegan dedicated to healthy eating, she has been active with the national non-profit organization Last Chance for Animals since 1989 and is the president of the New York non-profit group Animal Ashram, which she founded in 2013.

As she continues to develop her work as a philanthropist and involvement with these and other charities while exploring new dramatic roles, Leesa recently began adding something else exciting to her sizzle reel: comedienne. A lifelong sitcom fan, she has been taking comedy classes with Richard Kline - the actor best known as Larry on the late-1970s classic Three’s Company - in Los Angeles. She has also been studying improv and sketch comedy in New York at the famed Upright Citizen’s Brigade whose alumni include Amy Poehler, Horatio Sands, Matt Besser, Matt Walsh and Ian McKay. For more information, visit leesarowland.net.

PHOTO CREDITS: Leesa Rowland book signing ©Rob Rich Society Allure The Charisma Factor ©Hatherleigh Press

Jen Dixon

Ready for Her Next Chapter as Class Mom in Yoga Pant Nation by Laurie Gelman

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he hilarious and irreverent Jen Dixon is class mom—again— in YOGA PANT NATION (Henry Holt and Company; 978-1-25077757-7; July 13, 2021; $26.99; Hardcover) by Laurie Gelman. And Jen’s final year as class mom is a breeze until the PTA president asks her to champion the school’s annual fundraiser, a notoriously challenging job which, as we know, is right up Jen’s alley.

It’s pretty much mayhem as Jen deals with a temperamental fundraising committee, the Hindenburg of bake sales, and countless other natural and unnatural disasters that deter her from reaching her goal of raising $10,000. She is also dealing with her tenyear-old son Max, who may or may not be a fifth-grade bully.

But outside of William Taft Elementary, Jen’s life is good, even if she and her daughter Vivs don’t see eye-to-eye on the whole parenting thing. She’s a grandma for the first time to two-year-old Maude who is, by Jen’s description, “delightful and delicious.” And she’s taking her love of spinning to the next level by attempting to become an instructor and finding an unlikely ally in her husband Ron’s crazy ex-wife Cindy.

As ever, when life gets crazy, humor is Jen’s best stress relief. Her acerbic emails to the class parents and friendly spars with her daughter over how organic is organic-enough for baby food will have readers laughing out loud and texting Jen’s best lines to their friends.

Laurie Gelman was born and raised in the Great White North. She spent twenty-five years as a broadcaster in both Canada and the United States before trying her hand at writing novels. The author of Class Mom and You’ve Been Volunteered, Laurie has appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Watch What Happens Live, and The Talk, among others. She lives in New York City with her husband, Michael Gelman, and their two teenage daughters.

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR YOGA PANT NATION “Another homerun for Laurie Gelman! Yoga Pant Nation is hilarious and warm, with sharp observations and unforgettable characters.

When I wasn’t laughing, I was cheering, rooting for a chaotic yet loving family that somehow manages to figure it all out.”

—Byron Lane, author of A Star is Bored PRAISE FOR THE CLASS MOM SERIES “Something tells me that Laurie Gelman has been volunteered many, many times. This is a must-read and a love letter to all those underappreciated multitaskers, who just want to be left alone.”

—Kelly Ripa “Gelman’s laugh-out-loud follow-up gets an A.” —People

“[A] funny, charming debut novel…With its appealing tone and a sweet mystery at its core, Class Mom offers up refreshingly likable characters in relatably goofy situations.”

—Good Housekeeping “Gelman gets right to the point reuniting readers with the main character they fell in love with in her debut, Class Mom…Her antics are laugh-out-loud funny, and she shows no signs of slowing down. The tone and pacing are excellent, and new characters, who come with their own issues and snark, are delightful.”

—Library Journal, *starred review* “Wisecracking Jen Dixon is back in Gelman’s enjoyable follow-up to Class Mom. This refreshing take on modern suburbia will appeal to fans of Lauren Weisberger.”

—Publishers Weekly “Dixon’s emails to and escapades among the concerned parents of Kansas City have the same anodyne quality as an old-fashioned television sitcom, with a pratfall, a wisecrack, and a chuckle every few minutes like clockwork… Just add chardonnay.”

—Kirkus Reviews For more information, visit: www.hudsonbooksellers.com/ book/9781250777577

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ifty families touched by cancer enjoyed Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope’s (CAHH) 4th Annual Family Fun Day at Fun Depot in Lake Worth on June 24, 2021, underwritten by philanthropist, Janet and Mark Levy of Palm Beach. This special event was a chance to bring families that have been struggling because of a cancer diagnosis together for an enjoyable and funfilled afternoon.

for these families that have been struggling because of a cancer diagnosis,” said board member Janet Levy of Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope. “CAHH raises funds to assist cancer patients and their families by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and access to services and support groups in our community. It was a wonderful afternoon that brought many smiles as they enjoyed a special day at Fun Depot!”

Over 150 guests enjoyed spending a special day with families and friends at Fun Depot, spending hours playing arcade games and participating in interactive activities at Fun Depot. Families were treated to a pizza party with homemade cupcakes and cookies decorated in back-to-school decorations, balloons, and live music. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the $10,000 raffle drawing that consisted of big screen TV’s, computers, tablets, and other electronics.

The energy and excitement built as Janet Levy announced that 8-year-old, Martha Chun-Chavac was the grand prize winner of a 55-inch Samsung TV! Everyone walked away with a prize worth anywhere from $100 to $800.

About the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc. Organization: The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc., based in Palm Beach, Florida is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of local children, women and men and their families, who are touched by cancer, by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and access to services and support groups in our community. CAHH seeks to provide respite to those receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis. As a 501(C)(3) formed in 2003, the organization has helped over 10,000 cancer patients and their families who live and/or receive treatment in Palm Beach County and dispersed over $5 million.

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope focuses on assisting patients with their ordinary living expenses such as rent and mortgage, utilities, auto and health insurance, car payments, food, and other basic necessities.

In addition to the raffle prizes, every family received a $100 Publix Food Gift Card. 65 children received a custom-filled by grade backpack in the child’s favorite color with school supplies to ensure that they have the tools they need for a successful year of learning. “We were thrilled to once again provide a special day of fun

For more information, please visit www.cahh.org or call 561-748-7227.

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uests were flying high with the inaugural Wings, Wheels & wine Event on June 12tth, hosted by Ooo La La for The Ferrari Club of America . Guests met at Crosby Kitchen in Jupiter for breakfast before heading in formation to Sky-blue Jet Aviation in Stuart Florida where they were treated to

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great music, wine and food pairings , beautiful cars from the Ferrari club and sleek Jets from Sky Blue.

The Event will host a silent upcoming auction to raise money for The Stuart Air Show and was sponsored by Metropolitan Magazine, Meola Technologies, Nina Ferraro P.A, Rosi

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Sheppard Realtor, Ampersand Graphics in Stuart, Sky Blue Jet Aviation, SoGrape Wine Group, Unfiltered Unfined Wine , Angel’s Share Wine, Paul Nunley Financial Advisors, Southern Vintage Décor and Crosby Kitchen & Bar

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Top-selling Real Estate Broker Lisa Maysonet

Closes Astounding Deals from Hamptons to New York City

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uring one of the most challenging times in history, top-selling real estate broker Lisa Maysonet has successfully met client expectations with unprecedented contract signings. The Sotheby’s expert took up the market challenges in the midst of the pandemic and managed to put numerous deals into contract all over the East End.

“Simply put, I know the market. I know the neighborhood. I know the people. I know the product. I know the process period. “You cannot buy the knowledge that I have in all areas,” proudly states Maysonet. “It is crucial because you know if you are in the wrong hands just one thing can mess up a contract and you will not close. It’s very specific.”

With 40 years of triumphant selling Manhattan’s top properties, Maysonet has now proven she is also one of the most powerful negotiators in the Hamptons market. Group Maysonet at Sotheby’s International Realty is considered simply one of the best in the industry.

“There’s a lot of change going on. The rules are changing, the tax structures are changing, and you really need to navigate with someone who is trustworthy and who puts the client first.”

With over $1 billion in sales Maysonet is looking forward to a prosperous second half

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of 2021. Her portfolio of properties has grown as immensely as her stellar reputation with clients who often refer her out to other buyers and sellers. In addition, she most recently started working on historic properties in the Hamptons, as well as such places as Harlem.

“I’m bringing my deep love of real estate and global expertise with me,” says Maysonet, who started her career in real estate at Walters & Samuels when she was just a teenager.

For decades Maysonet has been a key marketing advisor to the world’s top developers, influencing the layouts of and exclusively marketing over a dozen wellknown new developments and conversions, such as Park South Lofts.

In 2015, Lisa, alongside her husband and partner Gary Kabol, successfully negotiated the WeWork deal at 88 University Place for $70 million.

“I’ve worked with real estate professionals, architects and developers in markets like Hong Kong, Russia, Canada and Israel,” she says. “I study the product, the finishes, the layouts, the development, how they do things, and bring that knowledge, expertise and passion to the homes I sell to my clients.”

Her new Hamptons office compliments her established Madison Avenue business, where

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she has handled transactions along the city’s best-known Park and Fifth Avenue addresses.

Maysonet’s outstanding real estate track record has earned her coverage in The New York Times, New York Post, People, CNN/ Money, Forbes.com, Manhattan Living, NY Observer, The Real Deal, NY Living, Fox 5, Discovery Channel, WB 11 and Germany’s Proseiban.

She is also a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, Long Island Board of Realtors, Associated Builders & Owners Association, Professional Women in Construction, Association of Real Estate Women, Parents League of NY, Covenant House for Homeless Teens, Children’s Aid Society, and Spirituality for Kids. She also volunteers at God’s Love We Deliver.

“I started in this business in the 1970s and I’ve never stopped expanding,” she says. “I successfully navigated through a myriad of markets, credit crises, 9/11, and 19.5 percent interest rates. Through it all, I never stopped.

It’s because I work hard for my clients. I work hard. Period.”

Lisa Maysonet Group Maysonet at Sotheby’s International Realty www.sothebyshomes.com/nyc/agents/lisa. maysonet

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Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s

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his summer The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is proud to present SO FETCH, a beach party fundraiser hosted

by Georgina Bloomberg, Katie McEntee, Kingsley Crawford, Nathania Nisonson, Merritt Piro, Elizabeth Shafiroff and Jessica Fontaine Swift.

The girls are calling all party animals to attend their first annual beach party where 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the shelter’s rescue program. On August 7th, 2021, from

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7:00pm to 11:00pm, guests will arrive at 7:00pm to the Gin Lane beach located to the left of the historic Bathing Corporation. Dogs with shelter volunteers will greet party goers and enjoy a night at the beach and out of their kennels.

Guests can expect a night filled with cocktails and dancing on the beach to music by DJ Teal Camner. Wine provided by Winc, a tequila station serving up DOGaritas sponsored by Bottle Hampton, Tito’s at the bar while guests treat themselves to vegetarian appetizers catered by Seasons of Southampton. Dessert

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will be classic Hampton’s Tate’s chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes in a jar by Baked Cravings that party goers will eat around bonfire (smores included!).

Thank you to all our sponsors also including Bissel, JP Mulvey Plumbing and Heating INC, Saunders, Schmidt’s market, Southampton Limousine, Hamptons Drone Imaging and Jiade Vaia Landscaping.

“I’m so excited to be able to get back together in person to raise money for the Southampton

Animal Shelter Foundation and help support the important animals they save. This year not only do I appreciate the incredible work they do more than ever, but we will all appreciate the opportunity to celebrate and enjoy what will be a great evening together on the beach.” -Georgina Bloomberg Huge thank you to our host committee and event committee. You have all been so supportive and such a great team. Our shelter is so lucky to have such wonderful volunteers.

Thanks to host committee Georgina Bloomberg, Katie McEntee, Kingsley Crawford, Nathania Nisonson, Merritt Piro and Elizabeth Shafiroff and event committee Sarah Alvarez, Serena Bancroft, Elizabeth Bowden, Sara Burack, Joe Calamita, Joe Cirpo, Sara DiOrazio, Jessica Hatton, Alexandra Iadevaia, Taylor Karns, Jessica Mackin, Alexandra Maitland, James Marzigliano, Olivia Mulvey, Nick Norcia, Samantha Pace, Christine Prydatko, Rolise Rachel, Maurice Richardson, Lexie Routh, Julie Sinaw, Louise Taylor, Nicole Teitler, Sarah Vacchiano. Big thank you to all my friends for their devotion and support!

Katie McEntee, director of Animal Relations at the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation runs the shelters rescue program. Every year she goes on rescue missions to help animals in need and bring them back to safely. “It means so much to me and to the animals we save.

Without donations and fundraisers like SO FETCH our program would be nonexistent.

Many times, these pets are suffering from medical conditions that require expensive surgeries and we are able to provide them

thanks to our donors. Our Rescue Program is here to help those in times of desperation.

We help local shelters on Long Island when they get overcrowded, or we head into the city to the boroughs Animal Care and Control centers. We rescue from shelters in the south such as Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Texas. Dogs and cats are put on an at-risk list: at risk of losing their lives if another rescue or shelter does not “pull” or “rescue” them. It is a sad reality that pets are euthanized simply because there are too many of them and not enough homes.

Shelters that are overcrowded are forced to euthanize a percentage of their population.

They cannot support the number of pets brought to them on a daily basis. Due to the overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned pets, they are killed. According the ASPCA each year approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized in the United States. If I am to just save a couple of lives, it is worth it, but this is a problem that are a country we need to come together to fix. This cannot continue. The animals deserve better than this.”

For tickets and more information, visit: www.sasf.org/SOFETCH. Photo credits: Georgina Bloomberg and her rescue dogs ©Geoff Tischman Kingsley Crawford with rescue puppy ©SASF Katie McEntee on rescue ©SASF

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Global Walk to Flatten the Cancer Curve:

HUGO BOSS & Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Team Up

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UGO BOSS Fashions Inc has teamed up with the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) for a special in-store party and announced the launch of the first-ever Global Walk to Flatten the Cancer Curve. As a lead event sponsor, HUGO BOSS will be donating 15% of store sales during this event to SWCRF. The event took place at the BOSS Store on 568 Broadway, NYC. Samuel Waxman, M.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWCRF, Stephan Born, CEO and President Americas HUGO BOSS Fashions Inc., and William T.

Sullivan, Executive Director, of SWCRF gave speeches during the event. Dr. Waxman and William T. Sullivan thanked Stephan Born and HUGO BOSS for their collaboration. They spoke about the importance of Global Walk to Flatten the Cancer Curve and this year’s 17th Annual Hamptons Happening.

SWCRF’s 17th Annual Hamptons Happening, where HUGO BOSS will receive the Fashion Cares Award. The virtual walk will raise international awareness and funds for lifesaving cancer. Participants will log their steps during the 11 days with the aim of accumulating 25,000 miles, enough to travel around the world.

Aging, is leading the way in funding the scientists who are working towards the next breakthrough in cancer treatments.

About Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF): The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an international organization dedicated to curing and preventing cancer.

The Foundation is a pioneer in cancer research and its mission is to eradicate cancer by funding cutting-edge research that identifies and corrects abnormal gene function that causes cancer and develops minimally toxic treatments for patients. Through the Foundation’s collaborative group of worldclass scientists, the Institute Without Walls, investigators share information and tools to

The incidence of cancer is rising around the world and advanced age is the most significant risk factor. More than 60 percent of Americans diagnosed with cancer are 65 and older.

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Notable attendees included: Samuel Waxman, M.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWCRF; Stephan Born, CEO and President Americas HUGO Boss Inc.; William T. Sullivan, Executive Director, of SWCRF; Philip Greenwald, CEO of HiWave;

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Randi Schatz, Michael Snell Founder of MJS Groupe, Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens, Meteorologist Mike Woods from Good Day New York, James Ingram CEO of Splashlight & Telmar, Jessica Mackin and Christine Prydatko of James Lane Post, Carmen D’Alessio, Cindy Farkas, Ben Mindich, Montgomery Frazier, and actress Sheila Shah.

The Global Walk to Flatten the Cancer Curve officially starts on June 30th, 2021, and culminates on July 10th, 2021, with a celebration of health and wellness at the

speed the pace of cancer research. Since its inception in 1976, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has awarded more than $100 million to support the work of more than 200 researchers across the globe.

For more information about the SWCRF research, visit www.waxmancancer.org.

Facebook WaxmanCancer https://www. facebook.com/WaxmanCancer Instagram: @waxmancancer https://www. instagram.com/waxmancancer/ Twitter: @waxmancancer https://twitter.com/ WaxmanCancer Photo credit: SWCRF, Rose Billings.

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Young Friends of Save Venice Funds Venetian Masterworks Restoration Celebration In Houston

By Elizabeth Elston

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n celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Save Venice, the leading American nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of Venice, commemorative events are being organized worldwide to support important restorations of masterworks of Venetian art and architecture. In place of the annual Un Ballo in Maschera held in New York each year, Save Venice is hosting “50X50,” in a global scale with 50 parties in 50 cities across the globe to toast its accomplishments.

Host and Houston Native, Skylar Pinchal, along with the Young Friends of Save Venice, led by Chair of the Young Friends Steering Committee, Lizzie Asher, held a cocktail party at the Cohen House at Rice University in Houston, TX. Steering committee members, Casey Kohlberg, Christina Senia and Mercedes de Guardiola joined Lizzie and Skylar, as well as Counselor Federico Ciattaglia, Consul General of Italy in Houston, who spoke during the event.

The cocktail party was attended by approximately 70 guests who donned their most festive cocktail attire worthy of

a Venetian Palazzo. Lizzie Asher, Consul General Federico Ciattaglia, and host Skylar Pinchal each gave speeches, in which Consul General Federico Ciattaglia remarked, “Houston much like Venice knows about the experience of being ravaged by floods.”

Notable attendees included: Benjamin Sardavi, Ashland Hines Odom, Blake Odom, Peter Herff, Ann Ayre, Brian McCulloch, Lauren Reckling, Gillian Sarofim, Robert McNiel, Claudia Lederer Saenz, Anne Marie Soza, Catherine Montague, Sofia Leon, Christina Reckling, Peyton Easley, Mike Gassman, Grace Easley, Wilson Prioleau, Harris Pritchard, Lanie Markham.

Rice University’s historic Cohen House was transformed into a Venetian palazzo.

Elaborate accoutrements for the “Masks & Martinis” evening included vast murals of Venice, oriental carpets, damask-covered furnishings, profusions of candles, and towering candelabras that surrounded guests as they sipped on various themed cocktails.

The event was guarded by The Winged Lion of Venice - the iconic bronze statue of the

Piazza San Marco of Venice - and guests mingled and showcased their Carnevale themed masks with the backdrop of damask patterned furniture and harlequin patterned tablecloths.

The Young Friends of Save Venice is an energetic group of young professionals who share dual passions for art and preservation in Venice. Initially established in the early 1990s, the group was responsible for sponsoring specific restoration projects and for the growth of what is today known as Un Ballo in Maschera, held annually in New York.

For more information and about Save Venice and 50 Celebrations for 50 years, including how to be involved, please visit www.savevenice.org/50x50.

For more information about Save Venice and to discover the work of the organization, please visit www.savevenice.org.

Photos Courtesy of Young Friends of Save Venice (Photographer Fulton Davenport)

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