CVLUX JUL | AUG 2022

JUL | AUG

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INSIDE

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Contents Men of Influence

In Every Issue 10 12 16

Publisher’s Perspective Welcome to the Issue Masthead

Social Affair 18

2022 UHC Foundation Spring Gala

20

Spring Spectacular Gala

22

Derby Down

24

2022 Central Valley Heart and Stroke Ball

52

2022 Luxury Awards

Benefiting United Health Centers Foundation

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Benefiting Central California Food Bank

Departments

Benefiting Valley Children’s Healthcare Benefiting American Heart Association Party pictures are here!

26

Living Sculpture

30

Tequila, Por Favor

34

Articulated

42

Accessorize Like a Guy

46

Professional Profiles

64

In Grand Style

72

Costars

An interview with Dr. Simon Ourian.

Tequila cocktails from around the Central Valley.

Cover Story: Jason Lewis Seamlessly add masculine touches to your décor.

Men in Business

The past, present, and future of 1401 Fulton Street.

Cancer & Leo

For the JUL | AUG Edition, CVLUX features Jason Lewis for the Men of Influence Issue.

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Forward Thinking

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he 2022 Luxury Awards was one for the record books! If you missed the celebration, check out some of the event photos and all the winners in the second half of this issue.

Additional content can be found online, including the must-see party video, which truly captures the essence of the evening. The community sprit overwhelmed the room this year, as guests and fellow nominees assembled to pay tribute to over 100 businesses who make up our rich Central Valley culture.

The Grand 1401 played host to this year’s gala. This historic building was decked out in true LUX life fashion. A huge thank you goes out to the staff at The Grand for allowing us to transform this magnificent architectural treasure. Before planning your next event, please visit www.thegrand1401.com to learn more about the venue and all they have to offer.

As we get ready to enter the second half of 2022, we turn our eyes to the future as we begin to prepare for our tenth anniversary. After much feedback and careful consideration, we have decided to make CVLUX a monthly magazine beginning in January 2023. This will allow us to bring more stories of the Valley to life and better serve our readers and

advertisers. In addition, we will be adding a second signature event to the calendar dedicated to honoring the various philanthropies and philanthropists that are so crucial to the success of our community.

Finally, the 2023 Luxury Award nominations will be open the entire month of July. To nominate your favorite businesses, please visit www.cvlux.com to cast your submissions. The nominees will be announced in September, which will mark the opening of the voting period. We wish all the businesses luck, so please make your voice heard and take part in this process!

As always, we hope you enjoy this latest edition of CVLUX. So, relax, unwind, and flip through the pages—who knows what you may discover.

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Welcome to the Issue Men of Influence

Masculine Energy Coverman and master storyteller Jason Lewis opens up about his prolific acting and modeling career and what he has in the works now (page 34). Professional Profiles highlight the men in business across the Central Valley (page 46). Dr. Simon Ourian is a sculptor on another level with cosmetic dermatology (page 26). Learn how to take a que from the guys when it comes to interior décor (page 42). If tequila is your poison of choice, you won’t want to miss this latest local cocktail guide (page 30). Social Affair offers a look inside the 2022 UHC Foundation Spring Gala (page 18), Spring Spectacular Gala (page 20), Derby Down (page 22), and Central Valley Heart and Stroke Ball (page 24). The 2022 Luxury Award Winners are announced—flip though party pics and more (page 52). Fresno’s original skyscraper is just as grand today, but now it’s being used in a whole new way (page 64). With the summer solstice upon us, Cancer and Leo are sure to up the heat (page 72).

Summer Heat

One of the best parts of living in the Central Valley is the accessibility—proximity to mountains, deserts, beaches, and world-class cities enables us to go, see, and do at the drop of a hat. So take some time to relish those moments, and plan to sit, sip, and savor along the way.

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Living at Tesoro Viejo, feeling free isn’t about getting far away. It’s about enjoying everything right outside your door. Here, you can walk to a farmer’s market and your kids can walk to school—or to the pool. There are fourteen miles of trails to trek or ride, and four hundred acres of open space to explore and enjoy. The neighborly connection of a shared bite, cup of coffee, or glass of wine is just a stroll away, too. All part of a notion that a full life never has to lead to an empty tank. Come see for yourself.

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SOCIAL affair

2022 UHC Foundation Spring Gala

2022 UHC FOUNDATION SPRING GALA Benefiting United Health Centers Foundation The 2022 UHC Foundation Spring Gala was held at The Painted Table on Friday, April 22nd with more than 300 guests in attendance.

It was the organization’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (1971-2021) delayed one year because of the pandemic. The gala also celebrated the life of its former Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Robert Allen Shankerman, who had passed away in 2020 from COVID-19. Proceeds from sponsor donations as well as live and silent auctions supported a college scholarship program for pre-med students at Fresno State. For more information about UHC, please visit www.unitedhealthcenters.org.

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With over 27 years of experience, the utmost compassion, and professional care for her patients, Dr. Riolo offers a variety of non-invasive procedures and treatments at Esteem Med Spa. She and her providers are full of knowledge and enthusiasm to help you to feel even more confident!

You can feel the calm atmosphere and compassion that Dr. Riolo and her staff provide the moment you step foot into their spa-like practice. Together, the Riolo team is passionate about making people feel like the absolute best version of themselves.

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Spring Spectacular Gala

SPRING SPECTACULAR GALA Benefiting Central California Food Bank The Santé Health Foundation Spring Spectacular Gala was as magical as ever. Held at The Hangar by Signature Flight Support on Saturday, April 23rd, performances all the way from Las Vegas included stunning aerialists with silks as well as the lady on the mirror ball. A total of 620 attendees danced the night away to the sounds of the James Gang Band from Beverly Hills. The incredible generosity of the event’s sponsors made a donation of over $400,000 to Central California Food Bank possible. For more information about Santé Health Foundation, please visit www.santehealthfoundation.org.

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Spring Spectacular Gala

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Derby Down

DERBY DOWN Benefiting Valley Children’s Healthcare After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Derby Down event was held at the Big Fresno Fair Grounds on the infield of the racetrack on Saturday, May 7th, the same day as the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Approximately 800 people attended. As is the tradition, guests donned their best quintessential hats.

Hosted by the La Feliz Guild, proceeds from the event benefited Valley Children’s Hospital. The Triple Crown Sponsor was Fresno Lexus, and over $250,000 was raised in support. For more information about Valley Children’s Healthcare, please visit www.valleychildrens.org.

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SOCIAL affair

2022 Central Valley Heart and Stroke Ball

2022 CENTRAL VALLEY HEART AND STROKE BALL Benefiting American Heart Association Over 300 supporters, sponsors, and volunteers gathered at Ernest E. Valdez Hall on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 for the Central Valley Heart and Stroke Ball, presented by Community Health System. Chaired by Craig and Alex Castro, the “Night in Napa” themed event honored survivors and united supporters for a common purpose. The evening raised $407,000 for the American Heart Association.

Guests enjoyed wine tasting, silent and live auctions, a story of survival, and culminated in a dueling piano performance by The Killer Dueling Pianos. For more information about American Heart Association, please visit www.heart.org.

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living sculpture An Interview With Dr. Simon Ourian Features Editor Elisabeth Ross Photographer Jim Jordan

In the field of cosmetic dermatology, few doctors are as revered as Dr. Simon Ourian. Since founding his clinic Epione in Beverly Hills over 20 years ago, he has gained an unprecedented degree of client following, including many of the world’s most famous people, from celebrities to royalty. With a patron list including Sophia Vergara, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and the Kardashian-Jenner family, to name a few, the doctor to the stars has become a star himself—with over three and a half million Instagram followers, it goes without saying that there are few places in Hollywood where he isn’t recognized.

What makes Dr. Ourian’s detail-oriented work so sought-after is also what makes him stand apart in the industry—a combined use of non-invasive tools, such as dermal fillers and lasers, coupled with a passion for both science and art. This allows the doctor to craft incredible, natural-looking results without going under the knife. Truly an artist at heart, he sculpts the body with a masterful understanding of the most effective manner in which to use injectables—these non-surgical treatments become even more

appealing when compared to cosmetic surgery. “Most procedures take minutes; little to no downtime; no general anesthesia in sight; and more predictable and long-lasting results without the fear of permanent, irreversible incisions,” explains Dr. Ourian, whose aim is to simply enhance his clients’ natural features so as to make them feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin.

At the Epione cosmetic treatment center, Dr. Ourian and his staff are dedicated to offering excellence in clinical and technological advances, as well as the highest level of care and diligent personal attention for skin, hair, and body contouring. To further the results obtained at Epione, Dr. Ourian developed the MDO skincare line.

The products offered here help its users feel confident in their skin and love it, which is a critical element of self-love. Results and client satisfaction lie at the core of Dr. Ourian’s philosophy, as evidenced in every component of his work. Getting to know Dr. Simon Ourian will leave you in awe of the man and eager to schedule a consultation at www.epionebh.com.

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ER How did you come to pursue the field of cosmetic dermatology?

SO Arriving in America at the age of 16 as an Iranian immigrant, I felt a familial obligation to pursue a practical career in medicine, which I thought meant having to choose my passion for the sciences over the arts. However, I realized cosmetic dermatology would allow me to synergize my talents in both fields, where I would be able to realize my hands-on aesthetic vision through mathematical precision and my patented cutting-edge technology.

I knew I didn’t need a scalpel or anesthetics to achieve surgical-level, natural-looking results—just my handy protractor and non-invasive tools, such as lasers and injectables. As a cosmetic dermatologist, I am able to bring the science of beauty to life by measuring every angle, curve, and contour to create symmetrical and proportional perfection in every one of my patients to enhance what they already have. I want women to not only look good but feel good in their own skin, and Epione, now the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery center in the world, is dedicated to those ideals.

ER How has cosmetic dermatology changed since you first began practicing?

SO When I started out in this field, it seemed quite old school and unsexy. As an entrepreneur and inventor at heart, I was determined to revolutionize the industry by tirelessly researching and perfecting new non-invasive techniques and technologies that would prove that plastic surgery was not a prerequisite to achieve the most optimal outcomes. I’d like to think that one of the reasons why I’m the world’s most-followed medical practitioner (with more than 3.6 million fans, many of whom are plastic surgeons and cosmetic dermatologists) is because I was a pioneer in providing the public with a front-row seat to the once hushed, behindclosed-doors “work” the glitterati were getting done. By posting A-lister iPhone videos of me performing their bespoke procedures alongside before-and-after pics of regular patients, I have been able to demystify and democratize the formerly secretive medspa inner sanctum. I wanted to show that whether or not you are among my established Hollywood siren celebrity clientele, you too have the opportunity to receive my undivided attention, handson expertise, and signature, reality-defying results. Every woman deserves to be the best version of her beautiful self.

ER Tell us about your most requested procedures in cosmetic dermatology.

SO I am grateful to and humbled by the Kardashian-Jenner family’s public praise for the work I do. When Kylie Jenner revealed to The New York Times the transformative effect of my dermal lip filler treatment, Epione’s double doors became an endless turnstile of cosmetological converts lining up for a Kylie carbon-copy pout.

I feel incredibly blessed to have the most naturally stunning and magnetic women in the world give me credit for helping elevate their already flawless features. And that’s the point. All of my treatments are non-invasive, because my job is to enhance, not erase, the beauty a woman was born with.

Another social-media crowd-pleaser is my non-surgical jawline and chin contouring treatment. As a loyal devotee of Leonardo da Vinci’s “golden ratio,” I believe there is an intricately complex mathematics of beauty imbued within the human frame. With just my protractor and a syringe, I’m able to calculate the angles and relational distance required to recreate with filler a symmetrical

and proportional Mona Lisa-level visage. The gradations of physical attraction are sometimes less than a few centimeters apart. It’s all down to precise measurements and my decades-honed aesthetic eye and artistic expression.

I have spent decades tirelessly inventing, perfecting, and patenting laser technologies that, I’m proud to say, are so innovative and effective that they are being used by the most prestigious medical facilities around the world. Many patients regularly request my patented Coolaser treatment, as it can be used on all skin types and tones to eliminate discoloration such as dark circles and acne along with improving skin texture. Coolaser can also be used for a non-surgical facelift or ultra neck lift, as it kickstarts the production of new collagen, which not only helps prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place, but also visibly tightens, lifts, and smooths the skin. My trademark CoolBeam laser is also a client favorite, as it works wonders on skin’s inevitable imperfection: stretch marks.

ER What makes your approach different from the norm?

SO I don’t follow beauty trends—I make them. I have never forgotten the humble beginnings from where I came and that insatiable hunger to make something of myself. That instinctual hustle has never faded, and I find myself constantly wanting to personally and professionally evolve and explore new opportunities and ideas.

From my patented lasers and fillers to my signature pain-relief devices and at-home skin-care line, I’d like to think I’ve contributed to the advancement and expansion of aesthetic medicine, and will continue to do so as long as I keep experimenting with and improving on non-surgical technologies to meet the needs of my very sophisticated and med-savvy clientele. They deserve the very best, and I’m not one for sitting on my laurels waiting for a new medical breakthrough—I’ll be blazing a trail to discover it myself!

ER How have you evolved with your career?

SO Epione is built on the enhancement of natural beauty, one contour and angle at a time. The organic evolution of my company’s success parallels being true to my authentic self by sticking to my principles, working hard, staying humble, and never being afraid of change. The business’s natural expansion has continued with the pandemic-inspired roll-out of an at-home skin-care line called MDO, which is comprised of my personally-crafted cleansers, serums, and moisturizers that pack a potent anti-aging punch. The latest additions to this lineup are my powerful EGF Ampoules to tighten and lift the skin, and my Intense Hydrating Moisturizer to quench a parched appearance.

Aesthetic medicine was also in desperate need of a more effective form of filler-induced pain management. I created a device called Vibrata that is now used by doctors across the globe to reduce the uncomfortable effects of injections. Speaking of fillers, I decided to develop and trademark another proprietary product called Neustem, a dermal filler mostly made up of hyaluronic acid, which is naturally produced by the body. I use it alone or in conjunction with one of my other non-invasive patented laser technologies to execute envy-inducing surgical-level results.

Ultimately, each step I’ve taken with Epione aligns perfectly with the culture I’ve always espoused. I’ve never strayed from my original focus of applying ground-breaking and jaw-dropping cosmetological advances to achieve feel-good physical perfection for each one of my beloved clients.

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Tequila, Por Favor Editorial Director Lauren Barisic Photographer Don Dizon

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hat comes to mind when you hear the words “salt” and “lime” in the same sentence? Tequila might not be the answer, but it’s worth a shot! Made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave succulent, this hallmark of Mexican culture undergoes two separate distillations within a six-step process: 1) harvesting, 2) baking, 3) extracting, 4) fermenting, 5) distilling...twice, and 6) aging.

Modern tequila production dates back to the 1600s in Mexico, though this agave-derived spirit has Aztec origins as early as 250 AD. Today, it remains an integral and enduring part of Mexico’s economy and cultural pride, yet there’s no denying the sweeping impact tequila has made across the country’s borders. So this summer, plan tequila little time by sipping on this collection of tequila-based cocktails from some of the Central Valley’s favorite watering holes!

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Smoke and Embers | $14 El Silencio Mezcal, blood orange Italian soda, Absinthia Caged Heat Syrup, Tres Agaves Agave nectar, lime juice, and a Goslings Overproof Rum sugar flamed lime.

Just as the name suggests, this cocktail arrives flaming. A dash of cinnamon ignites sparks before the drinkable sculpture is extinguished tableside with a glass cloche, the act of which yields a smoky finish that echoes the use of tequila’s cousin, mezcal.

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LUX locale

Tequila Cocktail Guide

Elbow Room Bar & Grill

Spicy Summer Nights | $13 Corazón Blanco Tequila, Monin Guava Fruit Purée, Monin Agave nectar, lime juice, and jalapeño.

If guava is your thing, then this is about to be your favorite drink in Fresno. Equal parts sweet and spicy, the use of muddled jalapeño creates a striking pink and green color story with just enough bite, which is reinforced by a salty chili rim.

Tabachines Cocina Condessa | $17

Don Fulano Blanco Tequila, Lillet Blanc, Western Fruit Exchange Blue Curaçao, and St-Germain.

If you’re constantly searching for new, uniquely crafted tequilas, this is the place to check out. A delightfully floral undertone will make this purple-hued concoction, topped with a single sprig of lavender, go down easily, but you’d be wise to treat it as a sipper to relish slowly.

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LUX locale Tequila Cocktail Guide

The Vineyard Restaurant & Bar Crash Bomber | $11

Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila, Malibu Original Rum, Mr. Boston Triple Sec, Mr. Boston Peach Schnapps, and sweet & sour.

The house-original “Bombers” here come with your choice of alcohol (tequila or vodka) and are served one of two ways: over ice or as a shooter. Presented in a highball and topped with a maraschino cherry, its overarching fruitiness screams summertime.

Azul Mexican Grill

Pomegranate Margarita | $13 Tequila (preferably a Reposado), triple sec, agave nectar, lime juice, and pomegranate juice.

For masterful margaritas, look no further. Each uses the same clean base recipe: good tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and pure agave. You’re encouraged to request favorite tequilas and change up the flavor. Every creation will come beautifully garnished with only the freshest herbs.

Modernist Craft Cocktail Bar Oaxacan Old Fashion | $13

Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters, Angostura Orange Bitters, agave nectar, and lemon and orange peel.

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ason Lewis has been entertaining audiences for years.

Yet while he is perhaps best known for his role as Smith Jerrod from the groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City (SATC), the model, actor, and philanthropist is much, much more than just an exceptionally pretty face. For Jason, it truly isn’t about being in front of a camera—it’s about having the opportunity and ability to tell stories that fulfill his soul. Touching people’s lives through human experience ignites his spirit, and that approach is evident in both his craft and conduct.

For someone who seems so inherently photogenic, one might be surprised to learn that Jason tripped into modeling by accident, “which was amazing because I got to travel around the world and experience this incredible life, but it led to my first acting gig.”

After years of modeling, he was ready for something more. “I was at a transitional point in my life,” he remembers. “I tried to balance both pursuing that career and taking acting seriously. And I was so occupied with the modeling career, I couldn’t find the time to do so.” So he moved back to New York, gave up modeling, and began studying acting in theater classes.

Jason happened to be in the right place at the right time—and with the perfect tan—when the opportunity to audition for Kim Cattrall’s boyfriend presented itself. “I had just gotten back from a surf trip in Costa Rica. I guess they’d been looking for people, but they hadn’t quite found the right vibe for the guy,” he explains of the search for Smith Jerrod, “so I think I just brought that kind of beachy, earthy vibe.” But it went deeper than that. “Honestly, I think the reason I got the part was simply because I understood Michael [Patrick King]’s writing,” which was apparent even during Jason’s audition for Smith.

Playing Smith allowed Jason to dive deeper into what it means to hone the craft of storytelling. “Smith represents the thing that I love so much about story,” he imparts. “It’s a place for us to work out our own souls and understand the world around us. Stories have always been a place for me to find solace, find insight, find my heroes, find the hero inside of myself. And there’s an aspect of Smith that was just like the person you’d like to be—operating in your higher graces rather than just reacting to the world.”

Movies and television are an art audiences can escape into, vicariously allowing one to experience somebody else’s life for a moment; but being able to embody another human being as an actor, rather than simply view them as an onlooker, is inspiring on another level. “For me, storytelling is why I am an actor—not to be in front of a camera, but because I love stories. I think stories are an important part of any culture, of our growth, of our learning, of our insight, of our humanity. And so, getting to do that is always a gift to me.”

Caring about someone else’s story fosters either sympathy or empathy, and Jason is very much in tune with that energy. “We live in a very self-aggrandizing world now more than ever,” he reflects.

“Like if you look at a child, you see that our self-development needs to be exercised. Somewhere along the way, I decided that it was less important to be right as it was to find a better version of myself. I try and stay there—it’s not that I’m perfect or, you know, don’t sometimes think I’m right when I’m wrong, but I try

and disallow that bias to rule my thoughts.” And in the presence of such constant self-evolution, stagnation becomes impossible.

“I’m a big fan and believer of using the word ‘articulate’ a lot. I think that everything that we’re doing in our life is an effort to articulate ourselves better. You could say that whether you’re trying to learn to dance, or a new sport, or navigate our own intellect and emotions. And, you know, Smith is a truly altruistic character,” he snickers. “I’d like to pretend that I had that strength and ability, but I certainly wasn’t that involved at that time,” referring to when Jason first came to the role in SATC. “I think it probably gave me some good reflection on what an altruistic look on life would be.

So, in that way, as a story, it helps serve me as the artist because you’re detached from that—you’re not stuck again by your own bias and why you’re right or wrong; you’re trying to advocate for this character. And so, you see a moral point of view.”

The closing of one chapter inevitably leads to the beginning of the next, although all chapters are linked by the growth that comes with moving forward. “The reality of being an actor is it’s a little bittersweet and odd, because it’s like starting a relationship, you’re a bit of a gypsy—you’re starting a relationship in a new organization and in a new space. And then everybody gypsies over to the new clans and new places, and so you may or may not run into each other again. So, these can be very ethereal moments in space and time.” Outside of SATC, Jason was always engaged with other work between New York City and Los Angeles. Hence, when Midnight, Texas came on his radar, it, too, spoke to a part of him that he was ready to explore further.

“I am a fan of all genres, but I really love epic fantasy, big world magic stuff the most, because it gives your greater imagination greater departures.” NBC’s supernatural drama Midnight, Texas, adapted from Charlaine Harris’ best-selling book series, speaks to Jason’s love of fantastical tales. In the remote town of Midnight, being normal is odd, and only outsiders truly fit in. Jason played Joe Strong, an angel tattoo artist. “I also love the underlying message of diversity and inclusion” in the story, he elaborates. “I kind of saw there was almost a Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein metaphor in there.

‘Who are the true monsters here? All these supernatural beings or the bigoted, hating world that wouldn’t allow them to exist?’”

Playing Joe Strong “was a really good exploration on advocating for the intimacy of spirit rather than an ideology of an individual who should fit expectation,” divulges Jason. “That’s something I’m always exploring. I think it’s tragic how we all put ourselves in boxes and each other in boxes, because ultimately there’s a lot more that is similar about human beings … I really loved that with that character, I had to explore why the hell would a demon and an angel go against Heaven,” he elaborates. “People are so many different contexts … We are all a myriad, a collage of different stories, and we shouldn’t have to just be known and articulated in one space.”

While we might know him primarily for his on-screen work, keep in mind that Jason started in modeling and has a prolific portfolio to show for it. Industry titans Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, and GUESS, among others, all have Jason Lewis in common across numerous campaigns. He has graced the covers of Men’s Fitness, New York

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et giving back nurtures his soul on another level. “I’ve always believed in doing something philanthropical.”

Afterall, Jason admits with transparent human-awareness, “it’s a great form of selfishness—we do it for ourselves, so we can feel better about ourselves as people. So, I’ve always worked in something. And for me, I always respond to people who have been disenfranchised because they’re the ones who need it the most. So, I’ve always been really sensitive to children and the homeless.”

Jason is heavily involved with Best Buddies, a nonprofit “dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Given Jason’s compassion for those who are marginalized, it’s easy to see why Best Buddies’ mission is so close to his heart.

“When I saw the impact that they had, it just is so effective and so decent … It is such a great organization because you’re taking a group of people who are, again, contextualized as being ‘other’ and you’re showing inclusion. I have a firm belief that we’re all on the spectrum—it’s like the spectrum of humanity. We’re all struggling to articulate ourselves,” in some shape or form.

The dynamic between Jason and his fiancée Liz Godwin facilitates an environment vital for human growth. “She is such a great soul and she helps me grow. It’s really been a lovely love and relationship to be involved in, because there is real decency of consideration that I get from her that allows me to be more vulnerable and move to my better angels.” Although they are rather private by nature, even small glimpses into the couple’s world prove that they genuinely enjoy each other’s company. “I think my best relationship advice is … get on the other person’s side.

It’s amazing when you take blame and criticism out of a conversation where else your rationalizations can go. It’s so easy for us to drill down and find the forensic details of why we’re right, but that’s not helping you get closer to another human,” Jason laughs.

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Magazine, August Man, Web MD, and Jezebel Magazine, and has been featured in InStyle, Cosmopolitan, People, Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire, and LA Confidential, to name a few. However, in the modeling industry, he only had a limited voice. And while modeling gave Jason his start, acting gave him his freedom.

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On a personal professional note of his fiancée, Jason reveals that “right now, she’s been involved in a new career and it’s just going so good for her.” He, too, is currently working on something new: writing a multi-novel fantasy series. “This is a story I wanted to write for a long time” and drafted a decade ago. “It’s epic fantasy. The way I’ve outlined it right now, it’s set to be nine novels. I’ve got three different time periods, so I’ve got what I’m calling the ending sagas, the middle sagas, and the beginning sagas, and that’s how I’m going to tell them in terms of time order. The different sagas are separated by a thousand years-plus. But it’s creationism.

It deals with societies and individual tyrannies. My strong themes for it are that with perseverance and beliefs, you can lift yourself up and overcome all obstacles.”

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ike all works of art, “it’s going to take a lot of rewrites,” he acknowledges with a chuckle.

“But it’s actually why I chose to write it as a novel.” Jason had started outlining the idea as a TV series, but Liz suggested otherwise. “Right before COVID I finally decided I was ready to try this project on, and she was like, ‘It’s so big, these themes that you’ve been talking about. You ought to write it as a novel.’” Luckily, Jason quickly overcame any initial hesitation that stemmed from the fact that he had never written a novel.

“It took some time to change writing styles and look at studying different aspects of novel writing. But I’m really glad I did, because it’s given me full license to create the world I want to create, and then we’ll see what happens from there.”

Jason’s tale is one that spans space and time, although the journey is still quite familiar to humanity. “Without telling you everything about the story, but I’ve completely destroyed the universe and there’s just a chunk of a barely-holdingon planet floating through a bunch of unconjured reality and a tiny little sliver of civilization existing. And then we’ll go through a hero’s journey to recreate it. Actually, heroine’s journey,” Jason corrects himself. He’s hoping to have a publishable novel by the end of the year.

The experience of writing is allowing Jason to articulate himself in a whole new way: “It’s been a really, really challenging and wonderful growth period for me because I’m playing at the edge of my abilities, and I’m doing something I love, and I think that that’s where we find our best happiness: not playing in our comfort zones.” Whatever the timeframe demands, one thing is certain: when the project is finished, Jason’s heart and soul will be seen in a whole new light.

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Go Bold As men are often little concerned with how their pinky finger elevates as they sip their tea, so too is their affection for all things dainty and delicate.

Similarly, for your home, opt for objects with greater visual weight, such as books and sculptures, to outfit your living room and bedroom. Doing so will visually ground your space and create anchor points.

Pair Perfectly One is the loneliest number. Even Noah ascribed to this notion as he brought animals onboard his magnificent ark two by two. Arrange objects around the house in sets of two to achieve instant balance. A pair of tufted ottomans in front of the fireplace or dual vintage urns rested upon an entry console will do the trick.

Pick Useful Tools The practical nature of some guys can drive me absolutely mad! Do you really need a larger-than-life, fully reclining armchair smack dab in the middle of your living room? Yes? Luckily, finding home accents that

are handy AND haute has become refreshingly achievable. Think pillar candles and marble coasters for bedrooms, cutting boards and cookbooks for the kitchen, and sparkly goblets for a bar.

Stay Rooted Rugged like the earth and dirty as soil, a man’s primal sensibilities are never too far in the past. Whether it’s a rustic clay dish from your past or a visibly worn piece of pottery, make it the star of your space. No dusting needed! To gain some extra credit, snap a few leafy branches from a tree or bush and splay them freely in an oversized, crusted vase.

Be Outwardly Stoic/Inwardly Sensitive We all have a male figure in our lives who appears tough as nails on the outside but is actually warm and emotional on the inside. Such men are complex because what you see is not always what you get, and this brings me to my final guy-inspired essential: freshly cut flowers. With their structured stems and graphic petals, they exude the silhouette of confidence. But it’s their fleeting nature that renders them profound.

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s a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgeries, I’ve studied and practiced across the country. I recently came to Community Health System as the Medical Director of Neurosciences to help build something special here in the Valley – the Bob Smittcamp Family Neuroscience Institute. Too often, people in the Valley think they need to travel to the Bay Area or LA for expert care. We’re going to change that.

MY STORY As the son of an Army Brigadier General, I grew up near Washington DC. I attended the Univisities of Virginia and Louisville for medical training and completed my residency in neurological surgery at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. My training and desire to advance neurosciences ultimately brought me to California and to Fresno of all places. There’s a real opportunity here ... a real need.

THE STORY BEHIND OUR NAME In 2018, Bob Smittcamp made a transformational gift of $11 million. The noted businessman and philanthropist knew that the Central Valley needed more neuroscience services for patients. We’re working to build a comprehensive neuroscience center in his honor.

NEW SERVICES WE ARE EXCITED TO OFFER Community already provides the majority of neuroscience services in the Central Valley, but residents need access to more.

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s the Chief Medical Officer of United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley, I consider myself to be truly blessed to be part of a group with such excellent executives, providers, and staff members. Having worked in previous environments where patients were routinely turned away for being uninsured or underinsured, I am honored to work at UHC where all patients are welcomed and will receive compassionate care. As a native Californian, who was raised in an underserved community, I greatly respect the high level of integrity, sacrifice, and good stewardship that are deeply embedded within the fabric of UHC.

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Helping our customers win is even better.

Again this year we’re honored that the readers of CV Lux Magazine have named us winner of Best Dealership. Thank you. To us, it confirms that our commitment to put our friends, customers, and community first is a winning formula.

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he history of “Fresno’s Champion Skyscraper” dates back to the Roaring Twenties.

Originally built in 1924 by the San Joaquin Power Company, which was bought out by PG&E shortly thereafter, The Grand Tower didn’t always function as it does today. Back then, it was the PG&E Building and remained so until the 1980s when the utility corporation moved their headquarters to its new location on Ventura Avenue. Over the years, it has remained a site of high significance in Fresno—an architectural landmark for the city, it is a beacon of the revitalization of Downtown Fresno and an overall excellent example of the Italian Renaissance Revival style.

R. F. Felchlin, a famed local architect and builder, designed and built the ten-story skyscraper, which began construction in 1922.

Much like the Security Bank Building not far down the road, the Italian Renaissance Revival aesthetic was a popular choice for skyscrapers of that era. This can be seen in the designs implemented in major cities, such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. Hailed as “Fresno’s Champion Skyscraper,” it held the title of tallest building in Fresno for only a year before being surpassed by the Security Bank Building (also known as the Pacific Southwest Building) in 1925.

The Grand 1401, as we know it now, began this latest chapter in 2005. It was purchased

by Tutelian, a leading real-estate development and property management company in California with deep Central Valley roots.

For Tutelian, investing in 1401 Fulton Street fit seamlessly with their business model; they have been a cornerstone of growth and expansion in Fresno for over 50 years. By now, they had become known for their passionate, loving, and detailed-oriented preservation and restoration of historical buildings throughout Fresno. Today, The Grand 1401 even serves as Tutelian’s headquarters.

Restoring the old PG&E Building to its former glory was no small task. Upon purchase in 2005, the skyscraper was quite run down. Cliff Tutelian, President of Tutelian Commercial Development, wanted “to preserve the history as much as possible.” They spent a year researching and studying the building’s original construction before a total renovation commenced.

The Grand Ballroom on full display from the mezzanine at the 2022 Luxury Awards.

A total of eight ceiling-high, original plaster pillars run the length of the room with chandeliers sprinkled between them, drawing the eye up and through the grandeur of the space.

Whenever possible, companies with hands-on experience relevant to specific projects were sourced. Hardware and fixtures were refurbished, instead of being replaced, as often as possible. And when something did need to be replaced, Tutelian would go above and beyond to be period-correct and replicate the parts accordingly. The HVAC, electric, and plumbing was restored while keeping much of the original components and pieces in place. In this regard, new infrastructure was put in place, including a computer managing system, to address outdated mechanisms such as the heating, cooling, and security systems. Next, The Grand is getting ready to update the elevator interiors.

This new chapter begged for a new name, too. The grandeur of the building, even during construction, could not be denied. The challenge of coming up with a new name for this latest project was quite daunting until inspiration made itself quite evident; since the building was so grand, it would be called “The Grand.” “The Grand Tower” name distinguished the building as its own entity.

Yet the function of The Grand 1401 is more diverse than most realize. The Grand Tower serves as a cornerstone of the revival of Downtown Fresno.

Its dedication to the National Register of Historic Places has guaranteed the building’s survival while also bringing businesses and people to the area. Over 80,000 square feet of Class A office space functions as a home base for numerous small businesses with exceptional diversity.

There, you will find businessowners in engineering, marketing, finance, security, photography, environment, political, radio, health foundation, tax, construction, and property management fields, to name a few.

The Grand Tower also boasts two gorgeous, fully restored ballrooms available for public use. The Grand Ballroom covers 12,000 square feet, and features extravagant ceiling-high columns, stunning chandeliers, detailed plaster molding, and original marble floors with mezzanine access for a perfect view of the ballroom below for up to 500 guests.

On the building’s tenth floor, as the name suggests, The Grand on 10 has 5,000 square feet for 300 guests under the domed cascade ceilings, and offers an oversized stage, breathtaking cityscape views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and terrace access.

CVLUX had the pleasure of hosting the 2022 Luxury Awards in The Grand Ballroom! Having a place with such sentimental pedigree as well as opulence in Downtown Fresno is truly a gift that must be utilized by as many as possible. Fresno holds a special place in Cliff Tutelian’s heart, and he’s eager to continue elevating the area so that it serves the City of Fresno for future generations. “I believe that all of the investments made by many landowners gives every owner the ability to make that contribution to downtown and be part of that community effort,” he shares. This is his life’s work, and Cliff is “happy and proud to have people that use and enjoy The Grand. It brings us great joy to serve the community. The more activities and events that we can cater to, the better.

The future plan of The Grand is to cater to that future.”

For more information about The Grand 1401, please visit www.thegrand1401.com.

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June 22nd to July 22nd

Emotions and confidence surge for the lunar-ruled crab. The goals and motivations for the next few summer months are exploring innovative options and abstract thinking for faster results. Your intuitive nature facilitates negotiations and collaboration with others. As a moon child, it helps to follow your own natural rhythms and moods to navigate the external daily life and the internal realms that feed your soul. An aquatic fitness class can offer you more flexibility.

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August 23rd to September 22nd

Use discrimination and efficiency in gathering information that feeds your thirst for knowledge. Spend time with like-minded others who seek your skills and talents, bringing opportunities for growth.

Libra

September 23rd to October 23rd

Interpersonal relationships advance in a flourish of social activity. Express yourself with dramatic and bold flair while compromising with allies. This provides traction towards goals and current projects.

Scorpio

October 24th to November 21st

The desire to control outcomes backfires on the progress you’ve made. To heal the situation, use your resources, address dysfunctional patterns, and work with due diligence to establish healthy boundaries.

Leo

July 23rd to August 22nd

Sagittarius

November 22nd to December 21st

Being thorough and disciplined helps you tweak and adjust what isn’t working.

Streamline your schedule to take care of unforeseen mishaps. This will organize your time so you can have some fun!

Capricorn

December 22nd to January 19th

Pace yourself and let inspiration with unexpected opportunities move you forward. Risks are inevitable, but the potential for enjoyable encounters may lead you to reevaluate your priorities and realize your visions.

Aquarius

January 20th to February 18th

Your creative fire is lit, and it is time to move ahead with your ideas. If it feels right, do it! The secret to success is giving your body a break and a needed rest or vacation to refuel.

Pisces

February 19th to March 20th

Energy shifts have made your current situation easier to thrive in. A focusing exercise helps the mind be still and offers an opportunity for creative ideas to come through. Use the applications to make work simpler.

Warmth and a sunny disposition radiate from the magnetic Leo, the lion persona.

Nurture yourself and invite others into your inner sanctum as this provides you with the support needed to work towards your vision. The hard work and responsibilities are necessary for your efforts to pay off. Having fixed opinions may delay the baggage that you need to let go of and will deter the fast-paced evolution required to reach the homestretch. Soak up some sunshine to recharge your batteries.

Aries

March 21st to April 19th

The energy you feel is riding high and rejuvenating the drive to accomplish a few of your goals. The earlier limitations have been lifted and your optimism shores up support for what you want to accomplish.

Taurus

April 20th to May 20th

The rebirth of self is a fertile time to evaluate your self-worth and make changes if needed. Analyze any problems that may stunt your growth and prioritize overall health to gracefully ease into the transition.

Gemini

May 21st to June 21st

The sluggish mind is finally gaining traction. Understanding the duality of both/and are a twin’s birthright and is the key to what motivates you. Clarity and efficiency will help you with the busy schedule ahead.

Why are so many people moving to Riverstone?

Our residents say it best.

“The staff makes you feel like you walked into a million-dollar resort.” —Happy Resident “Riverstone has so many different amenities, and everything is so thoughtful.”—Beth R. “Dining out at Riverwalk is so convenient.”—Tony S. “I love the variety of parks where we connect with neighbors.” —Maria G. “We’ve been thrilled with our Golden Valley school experience.

Class sizes are low. Opportunities are high.” —Brian E.

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The stylized R logo is a service mark of Riverstone Development, LLC. Riverstone and Riverstone Development are trade names of Riverstone Development, LLC. The San Joaquin River and River Park are located approximately six miles from Riverstone.

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