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elcome to our May issue, where we’ll be celebrating moms everywhere on Mother’s Day, which falls on May 14. Turn to our round-up of great ways to celebrate together on page 18. There are plenty of other things to do throughout this month with friends and family, detailed on our calendar pages (12-13). Film lovers can enjoy their favorite flicks on the big screen outdoors this summer, with Eat|See|Hear’s great line-up. Movies include Casablanca at the North Hollywood Recreation Center, Pulp Fiction at the Autry Museum and La La Land at Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall. Turn to page 16 for more information and listings. Head to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County for a bug encounter on May 20 and 21. Ideal for the little ones, this event marks 31 years of the museum’s bug fair. See page 22. Showing at the G2 Gallery this month are wildlife pieces by Holly Peskin and Andrei Duman, both on show until May 20 (page 20). For those wanting to get creative themselves, Samy’s Photo School has a range of courses covering everything from wedding photography to taking pictures at night (page 14). As usual we have our fabulous food, fashion, beauty and travel news and features, including Sarah Marshall’s amazing trip to the ‘end of the earth’ – Antarctica, page 72. Enjoy the issue.
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may 2
Wedding Store 24 Mixer This will be a great opportunity for event professionals and couples getting married to network and get to know more about the products or services they offer. Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, making new connections, and having fun. 6pm-9pm. Spice Affair Beverly Hills Indian Restaurant, 50 North La Cienega Boulevard #120, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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the calendar May 4
“The Foreigner tells a pathologically shy Englishman who inadvertently roots out radical racists”
WINE & CHEESE ART SALON NIGHT Take part in this new figure drawing event at a beautiful gallery space in the Mid Wilshire area. This is an uninstructed workshop but please bring your own supplies. Includes wine and cheese. Model Amanda Achen will sit for five minute poses, then one longer pose so you can paint. For more information or to sign up contact the gallery on 323.965.5500. 7pm-10pm. Rebecca Molayem Gallery & Studio, 481 S. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
may 6
The Foreigner Santa Monica Rep presents The Foreigner by Larry Shue, directed by Sarah Gurfield, with David Clayberg, Troy Dunn, Sara Mayer, Mike Niedzwiecki, Julianna Robinson, Jon Sperry, and Tanya White. The Foreigner tells a pathologically shy Englishman who inadvertently roots out radical racists at a quaint Georgia lodge. 8pm10pm. $25 - $35. 1130 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403 1 2 may 2 0 1 7
may 13
A Faery Hunt and Fairy Birthday Party! A perfect morning out for the little ones! A Faery Hunt shows are interactive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun. Join the faery folke on a fun gentle quest for the Fairy Royalty. Then a birthday party for one of the Fairies will take place, and everyone’s invited! It will be filled with fun, dancing, games, fairy unicorn readings, fairy face painting, one-on-one time with the Fairy Princess, food and frolic. Groups and birthdays are welcome. 10.30am-1pm Griffith Park, Fern Dell, 2332 Fern Dell Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068
may 9
Fashion in Film - 1970s-80s with film historian Kimberly Truhler Love style in the movies? Truhler’s talk focuses on the style icons from the 1970s – including Ali MacGraw, Mia Farrow, Julie Christie, and Diane Keaton. Also take a peek into the 1980s, with films showing connections to an earlier age of Hollywood featuring actresses like Kathleen Turner, Sean Young, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Kimberly Truhler is an author, preservationist, and educator on the “History of Fashion in Film.” In 2009, Truhler founded her company GlamAmor, and has since written hundreds of articles on iconic costume design and its influence on fashion today. She is much requested as a guest speaker around Southern California on film and costume topics. Stop by early to save your seat and check out the historic site. Picnickers welcome. Tickets are free but space is limited and reservations are required. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402
may 20
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FREE ZUMBA CLASS Dance, sweat and sculpt a healthier, stronger body with professional dance fitness instructor, Ashley Chatman (Fit Body by Ashley). 5.15pm 6.15pm, for ages 16 and up and great for all dance/fitness levels. Mount Carmel Recreation Center, 830 West 70th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044
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The Science and Dogma of Pet Nutrition The power and adaptability of our metabolic machinery can deceive us into a false security when feeding our pets. A poor pet diet can have subtle and slowly evolving ill effects. Dr. Patton explores a few of the ignored fundamentals right before our eyes. This seminar, presented by Vital Essentials and Blue Collar Working Dog, will be held at the store location. Topics covered by Dr. Patton include essential ingredients; basic requirements; wet food vs dry; drawbacks and benefits of raw, natural diets; role of behavior – pet and owner; insider perspective of the pet food industry and the obesity epidemic. 5pm-7pm. Blue Collar Working Dog, 1320 Glendale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup Protect what you love! This is a great opportunity for you and your family, friends or associates to get involved. All you need to do is show up...and bring a bucket if possible! Volunteers 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian. Bags, garden gloves, water, and healthy kind snacks (while supplies last) will be provided, but you are encouraged you to bring your own cleanup supplies and a reusable water bottle. Be prepared to be outside for two to three hours. 10am-12pm Toes Beach, Tower 41, 6200 Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90293
Rod Stewart Live! Stand-up Comedy Show Rod Stewart Live is a free weekly comedy show every Wednesday at La Cuevita/Little Cave in Highland Park. Featuring the best comedians from Television, Los Angeles and the rest of the known world. 9pm-10.30pm. 5922 N Figueroa Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042
may 6
Habitat Restoration: Invasive Crayfish RemoVAL Help preserve and protect the streams and creeks of the Malibu Creek Watershed. The invasive, non-native crayfish are harmful to the ecosystem of the Santa Monica Mountains. They prey on native species, reduce water quality, and cause problems with creek bed erosion. Help in trapping and removing the crayfish as well as picking up trash along the stream. Great fun for kids and families. Registration is required, contact volunteer@ mountainstrust.org. 9am-11am. Tapia Park, 900 Las Virgenes Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
may 11
ShoWorks Scenes, Songs ‘n Steps! Hear the music play with this fabulous open mic variety performers showcase. Perform your favorite short scene, razzle your dazzle with a well-known musical theater number, scat a sultry jazz tune or ballchange your way across the stage. Get there early to book your role on the cast list. Doors 8.30pm, curtain up 9pm, finale 11pm. Three Clubs, 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038 may 2 0 1 7 1 3
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IN FOCUS: MAY AT SAMY’S PHOTO SCHOOL Close-Up Photography Workshop with Ralph Clevenger
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Flowers, butterflies, frogs, leaves, raindrops…..there is a tiny world full of life all around us. Photographing the inhabitants and landscapes of this “macro” world isn’t easy and finding the perfect subject is only the first step. Ralph will be showing you where and what to look for and demonstrating equipment and techniques that you can use to create stunning close-up images of your subjects. We will cover lenses, close-up accessories, and techniques like focus stacking, plane of focus, and shooting through glass. Special light modification tools including reflectors, diffusers, and wireless small flash will also be covered. Ralph is there to help you solve problems, answer your questions, and provide tips on creating your best images. The workshop includes an opportunity with a small-animal wrangler who is bringing some wonderful small subjects like frogs, lizards, spiders, and insects that we can photograph in controlled natural settings. The goal is to leave the workshop with some new skills and the motivation to create many more amazing close-up images. $300. May 6, 8.30am-4.30pm. 530 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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The Wedding Photography Workshop with Joe & Mirta Barnet
Fine Art Travel Photography with Mark Edward Harris This workshop explores how to create fine art travel photography – images that go far beyond the “I was here” photograph. Photographers working in either digital or film will learn how to create beautiful landscapes and townscapes, as well as powerful environmental portraits and photo essays – pictures that tell a story. After a presentation of travel images by award-winning photographer Mark Edward Harris, students will put ideas into practice with technical aspects such as the use of “fast” lenses, filters and the creative use of flash on location. Furthermore, participants will learn how to approach newspapers and magazines with travel story ideas and how to bring individual projects into fruition. Open to all levels of photographers with an interest in travel photography. $115. May 20, 10am-5pm. 475 South Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
This jam-packed, intensive six-anda-half hour (including a lunch break) workshop covers every aspect of wedding photography. It’s designed for photographers who are considering or starting to shoot weddings, those seeking to revamp their business, in one or more areas, and those who simply want to kick their operation to a higher level. Our day will start with an info-packed session covering the business side. Then, after lunch, students will learn posing and lighting techniques. We will have a couple as the models, in “engagement session” wardrobe. After the shoot, we will cover post-production, retouching and album design. Topics Covered: Marketing, websites and blogs, social media. Networking with venues, vendors and wedding planners. Pricing, contracts, 2nd shooters. Shot lists. Photo and lighting gear, off camera lighting for higher quality images. Post production with Photomechanic, Lightroom and Photoshop. Album design and sales. Posing directions and client communications. Our OCF Workshop (Off camera flash) and the Digital Workflow for event and portrait photographers classes are great follow up classes to this, all day wedding workshop.. Joe and Mirta have taught a wedding business Master Class at WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) in Las Vegas for the last five years. This year will be their sixth. They also serve as international print and album competition judges at WPPI. The Wedding Photography Workshop is a greatly expanded version of their WPPI Master class with much more material covered. $125. May 13, 10am-5pm. 475 South Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Night Photography at Joshua Tree State Park with Nikon’s Paul Van Allen Have you ever wanted to make those really cool looking images of the night sky, but are in the dark as to how to get started? Samy’s Camera has got just the workshop for you! Paul Van Allen from Nikon will help you shine some light on the subject in this exciting two-part workshop. On May 23, you will join Paul for some time in the classroom as he covers techniques, settings and tips that are sure to jump-start your journey into the amazing world of Night Sky photography. Then on May 24, you will join Paul as you journey out to Joshua Tree so you can practice what you just learned. $125. May 23, 7pm-9pm: Students will meet at Samy’s Pasadena Location for an orientation. Attendees will receive a $25 Samy’s Camera gift on the night of the Orientation. May 24, 5pm-May 26, 3am: Students will meet in Joshua Tree. 1759 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91106
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movie time Eat|See|Hear Announces 2017 movie line-up and new venue locations
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ome to the largest screen on the West Coast, Eat|See|Hear debuts another year of film favorites in a few new places. The original traveling outdoor cinema celebrates its sixth year with a selection of 20 movies and music performances alongside 150+ rotating food trucks. “We’re obsessed with experience,” said Sharon Sperber, Executive Producer of Eat|See|Hear. “Whether it’s good food, good music and good company, we’re always looking on how we can make each evening unforgettable and this year looks like our best yet.” Emphasizing not just any park and not just any venue, Eat|See|Hear will be found in two new iconic locations this year. In addition to its original venues at The Autry Museum in Griffith Park, La Cienega Park in Beverly Hills, Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall, North Hollywood Recreation Center and the Santa Monica High School Memorial Greek Amphitheater, Eat|See|Hear introduces an exclusive one night event at Rose Bowl Stadium as well as a comeback at Los Angeles State Historic Park. All locations will feature the popular Air New Zealand Fashionably Late VIP section for optimal viewing. Going beyond the cinematic experience, attendees will have access to a variety of added features for select locations. The Autry Museum offers free museum entry, encouraging guests to explore the galleries. And for one night only, Eat|See|Hear is presenting a worldwide exclusive of the live concert-film, Depeche Mode: 101, at the Rose Bowl Stadium where the movie was filmed. From timeless classics to current blockbusters, the diverse range of 2017’s movie selection has a go-to pick for everyone. Eat|See|Hear remains the largest dog-friendly
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May 6 Mean Girls Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall May 13 Casablanca North Hollywood Recreation Center May 20 Grand Budapest Hotel Santa Monica High School Greek Amphitheater May 27 Pulp Fiction The Autry Museum June 3 Friday LA State Historic Park June 10 Princess Bride The Autry Museum June 17 La La Land Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall PLUS More dates until September 16. See www.eatseahear.com for full schedule and venue listings.
event in Lost Angeles. Upon entry, guests and their four-legged friends are greeted with water bowls and biscuits to also enjoy the show. Eat|See|Hear celebrates its fifth year with Best Friends Animal Society as an official nonprofit partner. This partnership has seen $30,000 donated to the initiative and over 50 animals finding forever homes, thanks to the summer events. Online ticket purchases are encouraged and can be found at www.eatseehear.com. To purchase tickets at the door, Eat|See|Hear accepts cash or credit.
About Eat|See|Hear Eat|See|Hear brings outdoor movies, food trucks and live music entertainment to iconic Los Angeles venues each summer. The sixth annual event series is presented by Showtime Networks, featuring up-and-coming bands from the local music scene, a range of food trucks and the largest inflatable movie screen on the west coast with the highest quality HD-projection, a 52-foot wide image and professional sound. Select locations include beer and wine bars while all welcome dogs. Each event is produced by LA-based Trailhead Marketing, Inc. www.eatseehear.com
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Mother’s Day Magic at Paint a Cake Nite Magicopolis Mother’s Day Edition! MAY 14
See this critically acclaimed show, Escape Reality! Featuring optical illusions, levitation, mind reading, disappearances and a nail-biting Houdini-inspired escape. Celebration includes champagne/sparkling cider toast, souvenir bag of tricks, magic class and surprises! $30, 2pm-4pm. 1418 Fourth St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mother’s Day Mommy & Me Mini Sessions may 19
Cuddle up with your little one(s) in these intimate 20 minute sessions. A gorgeous set is being built for this year’s shoot and it’s going to be the best yet! The shoots will take place in Caroline Tran’s beautifully lit modern DTLA studio. She just moved a few doors down so check out her new and larger space. There will be a feminine and architectural instalment made for this shoot. This Mother’s Day event is a great annual tradition to document the growing relationship between Mommy and Child(ren). These 20 minute photo sessions include jpg for web use (1000px), 4.5x6 proof prints, and an online gallery (for sharing and for ordering additional prints and high resolution jpg files). You will receive around 10-15 photos from the shoot. 9am-6.30pm. Caroline Tran Studio, 1200 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
may 14
Spend two hours together with your mom creating an edible masterpiece. Shirley, owner of The Shugar Shack, promotes a fun, casual atmosphere and provides guidance to budding Picassos as they paint, sip cocktails, and converse with one another. No need to break out the easel, Paint a Cake Night provides you with your very own mini cake to paint (and later eat!), painting essentials, and edible paint so guests can focus on a night of fun and creativity. Guests can take their finished cake home or eat and sip on site. Paint a Cake Night isn’t a class – it’s a painting party. Each ticket comes with a mini cake, desserts and snacks. BYOB. 6pm-8pm. 631 Wilshire Blvd Ste 4A, Penthouse Level, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mommy & Me Tea Party
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a royal celebration. Join the Little Mermaid and her little sea princess for a Mommy & Me tea party. Event includes: Sing along; story time; Princess etiquette; Mother’s Day craft; cookies & ‘tea’; photo opportunities. There are two sessions: 1pm-2.30pm or 3.30-5pm. Tickets are $18 for one adult/one child. Additional siblings are $12. One parent/guardian must stay for the duration of the event. No drop-offs allowed. Party Boutique By Flora, 14748 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605
FOR THE DADS Los Angeles Daddy Daughter Tea Day May 20
The Daddy Daughter Tea Day event will be held at the Famer’s Market Los Angeles at 3rd Street and Fairfax in the Upper Deck Dining Room. The Tea Room will be open from 10.30am-3.30pm. Organize and mobilize dads from as many parts of the globe as possible with the focus being on building stronger relationships with our daughters through the age old past time of High Tea. If you wish to be involved, all you have to do is tweet about this event, RT tweets or posts of people who are hosting this event and that’s all. Just show up to one of the locations on May 20 and start a new chapter in your bond with the princess in your life. Follow along on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook using the hashtag #DDTea2017! The Farmer’s Market LA, 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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NEWEmerging at G2 Gallery IX: Holly Peskin UNTIL MAY 20
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he G2 Gallery is now showing Emerging IX: Holly Peskin this month. G2’s annual Emerging exhibit showcases work from rising talents. For the ninth installment, local artist Holly Peskin will present predominately black and white avian photography of Southern Californian birds in all their glory. Peskin’s interest in photography began at an early age. Having a natural eye for composition, her photographs garnered immediate attention, winning the California State Fair Photography Competition at age fourteen. It wasn’t until five years ago that Peskin began developing her photography skills in earnest, investing in professional equipment, attending workshops, and learning advanced techniques. Birds were an obvious subject for her work, having grown up along the coast in Los Angeles. Peskin frequently travels to Marina del Rey, Santa Monica and Malibu to capture her avian images. Having noticed the volume of documentary-style bird photography, Peskin opted to use fine art elements in her imagery. “Holly’s point of view is captivating,” says Curator Monika Basse. “It’s compelling to have a local photographer showcase local birds that flourish here but go mostly unnoticed by Los Angelenos.” The photos in the exhibit feature three native species: pelicans, herons and egrets. Her compositions capture the energy of movement as well as more intimate moments like nesting. “The opportunity to team up with The G2 Gallery, knowing that the proceeds of any sales will benefit Audubon California, is a huge privilege,” adds Holly Peskin. “My hope is for viewers to perceive birds as I do, as fine art in motion, and to leave with a newfound desire to protect and preserve nature.” The G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA 90291; www.theg2gallery.com
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“It’s compelling to have a local photographer showcase local birds that flourish here but go mostly unnoticed by Los Angelenos”
andrei duman: aerials to animals UNTIL MAY 20
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lso, the G2 Gallery is currently showing Andrei Duman: Aerials to Animals, a collection of photographs from the popular Los Angeles-based artist. This is Duman’s second solo exhibition at G2 and will feature a variety of works from the travel and aerial photographer, including bold aerial shots, photos of African animals, and debut images from the remote Galapagos Islands.
Born in Romania and educated in England, Duman has traveled to more than 70 countries in pursuit of photography. As a Phase One Photographer, Duman shot all images from his recent trip on the company’s flagship XF iQ3 100MP model, which enabled him to create the accurate and detailed prints on view at G2. The G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Boulevard., Venice, CA 90291; www.theg2gallery.com
“The dark volcanic rock is a stark contrast to what makes the Galapagos such an incredible place” Many of the aerials on view are of Owens Lake, located in Inyo Country, California. Once a vibrant wetland habitat, the area is now a mostly dry lake and salt bed characterized by red and pink salt-loving bacteria, a result of diverting the Owens River to the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913. “The idea for this exhibit was initially inspired by Andrei’s aerial photography,” says Curator Monika Basse. “It’s exciting to capture nature in such an abstract way. Andrei’s photos from his recent trip to the Galapagos showcase the breadth of his work. “The dark volcanic rock is a stark contrast to what makes the Galapagos such an incredible place – the animals that call it home, many of which are indigenous,” says Duman. “From the iconic blue feet of the blue-footed boobies and the red neck of the male frigate birds to the multi-colored iguanas and the giant land tortoises, it is a dream to experience and photograph.”
THE G2 GALLERY The G2 Gallery is an awardwinning nature and wildlife photography gallery that facilitates change by bringing attention to environmental issues through the persuasive power of photographic art. G2 shares this passion with both celebrated and emerging environmental photographers, who use the camera as a tool to inspire conservation.
This image: Cheetah Stare, Northern Territory, Namibia; Above: Poised, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands;
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May 20 & 21
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hat started thirty-one years ago at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) as a humble tribute to the crawly creatures that surround us has become the biggest bug festival in North America. NHMLA is celebrating thirty-one years of Bug Fair, its most popular weekend, with a variety of programming for all ages spotlighting winged, squirmy, and sometimes bug-eyed friends. The two-day festival will host over fifty exhibitors—from exotic insect collections to honey, silk and bug-inspired artwork and jewelry. One of the weekend’s highlights will be a bug chef cookoff, featuring noted entomophagists David George Gordon and Aly Moore. The chefs will prepare their best bug dishes while Alie Ward, host of the Cooking Channel’s “Tripping Out with Alie & Georgia,” MC’s the stage. Guests will be able to sample the protein-filled snacks. Bug Fair events will take place both indoors and outside in the Museum’s 3.5-acre Nature Gardens, where visitors can hunt for bugs with garden staff, join an insect parade, meet some crawly critters, or take a relaxing nature walk. Visitors will also have a chance to participate in hands-on activities, including crafting their own critter crown, building a bug, designing a terrarium, and more! 2 2 M AY 2 0 1 7
Other Bug Fair highlights include: • One-on-one time with NHMLA scientists • Musical Performances with NHMLA performing artists • Insect Parade through the Nature Gardens • Bug Hunts with NHMLA’s Gardening Staff • NHMLA Insect Encounters where performing artists transform into butterfly stilt walkers and other fun characters • Live Insect Meet & Greets • Buzzy Nature Walks in the Nature Gardens Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a national leader in research, exhibitions and education. The museum was the first dedicated museum building in Los Angeles, opening its doors in 1913. It has amassed one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history – with more than 35 million objects, some as old as 4.5 billion years. For more information, visit the museum’s website at www.nhm.org or call (213) 763-DINO. Bug Fair is proudly supported by Western Exterminator.
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Admission to Bug Fair is $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and students with valid I.D., and $5 for children (3- 12). Museum Members and children under 2 are free. For tickets and more information, visit www.nhm.org/bugfair.
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Cross the exquisite Swan Lake and stroll through the stunning paradise gardens in this exclusive Californian oasis: Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles
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estled in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, this beautiful hotel is where some of the world’s most celebrated personalities go to relax and rejuvenate in style. Just minutes from Beverly Hills and Los Angeles’ most popular attractions, Hotel Bel-Air is regarded as one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. You will be treated like royalty during your stay and the gorgeous rooms will ensure you experience the true extravagance of staying at one of the top luxury hotels in Los Angeles. Hotel Bel-Air has won consistent praise for its impeccable service, luxuriously-appointed rooms, and charming atmosphere. Their expert team take great pride in making sure each guest’s stay is as pleasurable as it is memorable. Each of the spacious and contemporary guest rooms features the finest decor and a range of innovative technology – from impressive Bang & Olufsen televisions to beautiful desks with integrated media hubs and iPads in every room. With 45 suites to choose from, including
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one-of-a-kind signature suites that offer grand residential style living, with large garden patios and fireplaces, the hotel has rooms to suit all tastes. For exceptional luxury, the impressive Presidential Suite has its own private courtyard and infinity pool, bed swathed in the finest Egyptian cotton, and a bar for those all-important social gatherings. For something a little less extravagant – but equally as elegant – the Canyon Suites offer supreme style and sophistication with a touch more privacy – not to mention some incredible views.
Hotel Bel-Air’s History Nestled in the canyons of Los Angeles, Hotel Bel-Air has been a hideaway for world travelers for more than 50 years. A visionary significant in the development of the area, Alphonso E. Bell created Bel-Air Estates in 1922. Bell acquired over 600 acres west of the city of Los Angeles, naming his new purchase “Bel-Air.” Determined that the estates would become an exclusive and upscale neighborhood, he enhanced the surrounding area
“Nestled in the canyons of Los Angeles, Hotel Bel-Air has been a hideaway for world travelers for more than 50 years”
with new roads, utilities, a country club and lush, exotic vegetation. What is now Hotel Bel-Air’s main mission-style building was originally built as Bell’s estate planning and sales offices. These offices were located next to the Bel-Air Stables where residents could board their horses and enjoy the miles of equestrian trails winding throughout the canyons. For the next few decades Bell’s dream flourished. In 1946 Joseph Drown, a hotel entrepreneur from Texas, purchased 18 acres, and the land offices, and began plans to create an elegant pastoral hotel hideaway encompassing most of the land. Drown immediately hired architect Burton Schutt to convert the buildings and construct the 62 rooms of what was to become Hotel Bel-Air. Drown transformed the grounds into lush, beautiful gardens, adding Swan Lake to the picturesque front lawn. He had a vision of creating a natural California oasis, planting palms, ficus trees and perennial blooms. Drown also closed the Stone Canyon stables and built the sparkling oval-shaped pool at the site of the original riding ring. The hotel opened on August 24, 1946. Hotel Bel-Air quickly became a favorite of the rich and famous. Hollywood celebrities and world dignitaries were frequent guests at the glamorous retreat. Hotel Bel-Air attracted privacy seeking celebrities including Grace Kelly, Jackie Gleason, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. Today, the hotel is still considered a legend, drawing the latest Hollywood style-makers and stars. The exclusivity and tranquility of the hotel appeal to the likes of Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and many other Hollywood notables. Over the years, the hotel developed into one of the most luxuriant and respected properties in the world.
“The hotel opened on August 24, 1946. Hotel Bel-Air quickly became a favorite of the rich and famous. Hollywood celebrities and world dignitaries were frequent guests at the glamorous retreat” As the hotel and city have matured, Hotel Bel-Air’s original ambiance remained intact. Extensive modern additions were made in 1982 when Rosewood Hotels & Resorts purchased the hotel. Ongoing renovations have continued over the years to bring the latest fabrics and fresh interiors to the hotel. Now managed by the Dorchester Collection, Hotel Bel-Air closed in September 2009 for its most recent refurbishment, a two-year renovation spearheaded by revered design firms Alexandra Champalimaud and Rockwell Group. The iconic hotel reopened on October 14, 2011, welcoming old friends and new guests to experience its refreshed elegance and glamorous charm that remains reminiscent of its past and Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Experience Bel-Air Indulge in modern California cuisine, laced with European and Mediterranean influences, courtesy of Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air. The seasonal menu is based on locally sourced ingredients from farmers’ markets and inspired by the healthy lifestyle synonymous with California. To top it off, the elegant dining room and sumptuous garden terrace both offer the perfect setting to enjoy such fine dining. The hotel’s Bar and Lounge offers some of M AY 2 0 1 7 2 5
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the tastiest bites and finest cocktails in the whole of California. Relax in complete comfort amongst the rich wood-panelled walls and the sophisticated live piano music, as experienced mixologists and bar team cater for your every need. If you’re in the mood for a touch of indulgence, the elegantly-appointed Hotel Bel-Air Spa by La Prairie is an oasis within an oasis, complete with a private patio, beautiful mosaic steam rooms and even a waterfall. Offering only the finest face and body treatments, including customized age-defying facials
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and unique massages, the spa is a good choice for those looking for some well-deserved downtime.
The Bar & Lounge With its central fireplace, grand piano and woodpaneled walls, the popular bar in Los Angeles will transport you back to the atmosphere of Hollywood’s golden age. An inventive cocktail menu pays homage to the classics while also celebrating an inspired new wave of mixology that incorporates house-made
“Hotel Bel-Air’s 12 acres of gardens have created a peaceful environment for health and wellness for over 65 years”
infusions and elixirs. Wolfgang Puck’s afternoon and evening menu offers casual late-day and dinner fare, including a Mediterranean mezze platter or artisanal cheeses to share as well as a selection of full-sized entrees.
The Spa Hotel Bel-Air’s 12 acres of gardens have created a peaceful environment for health and wellness for over 65 years. The Forbes Five Star Awarded Spa by La Prairie features seven treatment rooms, including a couples enclave with private patio, a mosaic steam, and comfortably chic relaxation areas. A state-ofthe-art fitness studio is adjacent to the spa. With seven treatment rooms, including a spacious suite with outdoor space to accommodate groups of two and more, and a private nail salon, Hotel Bel-Air Spa by La Prairie addresses every relaxation and beauty need, from travel therapy treatments to a four-handed massage, gentleman’s facial to a perfect manicure. Select spa treatments are available in your hotel room upon request. Hotel Bel-Air, 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles CA 90077 M AY 2 0 1 7 2 7
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The Los Angeles Live Score Film Festival Bringing the sound of independent films to lifE ON may 12
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he Los Angeles Live Score Film Festival features short films with original scores performed live-to-picture. The 2017 festival on Friday, May 12 at 6.30pm at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre is presented in collaboration with Helix Collective, the Academy of Scoring Arts, the New York Film Academy, and the Women in Film International Committee. Our 2017 festival sponsor is Megatrax. The best short films will be selected by nomination of the festival partners and independent judging panel. Selected film composers will be paired with a winning filmmaker to create an original score for the festival. The film will be screened with the score performed live by the renowned performance and recording ensemble, Helix Collective. The screening will include an interview with the filmmakers and composers and a Meet-
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and-Greet. Awards for Best Picture and Best Musical Score will be presented at the close of the festival. Our festival sponsor, Megatrax, is providing free recording studio time for all festival scores. Now in it’s fourth year, LALSFF’s goal is to highlight the role of collaboration between composers and filmmakers. Acting like a talent agent, the festival brings experts in the two disciplines together. At the screenings, filmmakers and composers hear and see the work of new colleagues, meet new collaborators, and establish working relationships with each other. Panel with composers and filmmakers at 6.30pm, Screening at 7.30pm, tickets $15. Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027. Tickets can be bought at www.eventbrite.com
“LALSFF’s goal is to highlight the role of collaboration between composers and filmmakers”
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Events at the Pier Odd Market The Santa Monica Pier is home to the newest Odd Market which will be held on the West half of the pier’s parking lot, featuring over 75 pop ups including vintage, handmades, local makers, art, music and food trucks, and of course, oddities! The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old. For more information, contact Phillip Dane at (323) 383-9799. May 6, 12pm-5pm. 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 3 0 M AY 2 0 1 7
Events at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Story Time
“Get ready for LA’s biggest beach party – Heal the Bay’s annual Bring Back the Beach gala”
The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will host story time in the Dorothy Green Room. Children (and adults) love to hear a good story, and the aquarium has a nearly endless supply of books celebrating life of the sea. Pop down any Saturday for a fun-filled story time. And while you’re there, be sure to get a hug from a sea urchin, check out the newborn sharks in the nursery, make a marine-themed craft to take home and learn about the more than 100 species on exhibit – all marine life found in the Santa Monica Bay. $3 - $12. May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2pm.
Sand Crab Survey Head to the beach to collect sand crab data with the staff – weather permitting. May 3, 17, 24 and 31, 3pm-3.30pm.
Shark Sundays Bring Back the Beach Free Historical Walking Tours These free tours feature fascinating stories about how the pier has changed over 100 years, the apartments above the merry go-round, hidden nooks and crannies of the pier, the original Muscle Beach, celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin and even a certain fishing boat captain who became immortalized as a worldfamous cartoon character. There is no need to book or RSVP unless you are requesting a private group tour. Interested visitors need only to show up at the pier shop at the historic merry go-round building before the tour time and look for the blue-shirted Pier Docents. May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 11am and 12pm. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Get ready for LA’s biggest beach party – Heal the Bay’s annual Bring Back the Beach gala. Head over to the pier on May 18 as the annual awards party arrives on the Santa Monica Pier. After several fun-filled years at the Jonathan Club, this event is moving to the pier for a year. Explore the hidden beauty of found objects and enjoy live performances in-the-round. There are upgraded sponsorship levels, with great benefits throughout the year for your organization, company or family, including complimentary Lunch ‘n Learns, beach cleanups, and private rentals of the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. May 18, will be an evening of dancing under the stars, fruity cocktails, and plank walking the pier, to uphold the protection of the local shores and waterways. May 18, 5.30pm-11pm. Upper Deck at the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Don’t miss this favorite weekly feature at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. At 3.30p.m every Sunday, you can watch and listen to an informative presentation about these often misunderstood animals while horn and swell sharks cruise around the tank, noses out of the water, mouths open, anticipating the meal to come. Expect a splash of seawater if you’re close enough to the exhibit. Everyone is invited to make a fun shark craft to take home. $3 - $12 May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 3.30pm All at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica , CA 90401
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Guests will step into Blockbuster Super Hero Stories at Disney California Adventure Park with Eepic, new experiences and limited-time encounters
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ummer 2017 will be adventurous, exciting and … yes! … heroic at Disney California Adventure Park when guests encounter the thrilling Guardians of the Galaxy– Mission: BREAKOUT! and answer the call to join legendary Super Heroes in all-new experiences for Summer of Heroes. Summer of Heroes inaugurates an everexpanding universe of Super Hero stories at Disney California Adventure that will become even bigger over time. Guests in the park’s Hollywood Land will join some favorite Super Heroes for all-new, epic experiences for a limited time, and beginning May 27 they will encounter the intrigue and triumph of the new, year-round attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission: BREAKOUT! “It’s going to be a thrilling summer at the Disneyland Resort,” said David Duffy, Director, Creative Entertainment. “You can celebrate the arrival of Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission BREAKOUT! and join forces with legendary Super Heroes. You can choose an awesome encounter with Star-Lord, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Hawkeye or Captain America, step up to meet Groot for the first time, and find out if you have what it takes to join the Avengers. It’s all part of the adventure with Summer of Heroes.”
new, year-round experiences: Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission: BREAKOUT! This new adventure blasts guests straight into the “Guardians of the Galaxy” story for the first time, alongside characters from the blockbuster films and comics. As guests join Rocket in his attempt to bust his pals out of the Collector’s Fortress, they’ll experience randomized ride experiences complete with all-new visual and audio effects and music inspired by the popular film soundtracks.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!
Star-Lord will fire up his old-school boom box to get a party started. Everyone is bound to get in the groove and show off their moves during this awesome rock ‘n’ roll bash!
Super Hero Encounters
For the first time, citizens of Earth will come face-
to-face with tree-of-few-words Groot, one of the Guardians of the Galaxy! They may also encounter the First Avenger, Captain America, and everyone’s favorite web slinger, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
New adventures, exclusive to Summer of Heroes: Avengers Training Initiative Black Widow and Hawkeye assemble young recruits for a series of tests to see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of the Avengers.
Heroic Encounter: Black Widow
Black Widow will arrive on the scene several times throughout the day in an armored Avengers vehicle for her heroic encounter with park guests.
Grab a Piece (or Bite) of the Action Special themed merchandise and food will be available throughout Hollywood Land.
The summer brings more excitement at Disneyland Park, too, with the return of the Disneyland Railroad and Rivers of America attractions, including the “Fantasmic!” nighttime spectacular returning later this summer. The last chance for guests to enjoy the classic Main Street Electrical Parade during its limited-time return to Disneyland will be Sunday, June 18. Disney California Adventure, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
“You can celebrate the arrival of Guardians of the Galaxy–Mission BREAKOUT! and join forces with legendary Super Heroes”
Images opposite: Artist concepts only © Disney/Marvel
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ORACLE at the broad Featuring works by 20+ artists including El Anatsui, Ericka Beckman, Mark Bradford, Peter Halley, Julie Mehretu, Shirin Neshat, Sterling Ruby, Jeff Wall and Terry Winters, the show explores globalization
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n an increasingly small world that spans politics, culture and commerce, The Broad presents an interpretation of the elusive globalizing forces at work in contemporary society in Oracle, a free collection installation this spring that will fill the museum’s first-floor galleries with more than 30 works from the Broad collection. The installation features works by over 20 artists including El Anatsui, Mark Bradford, Peter Halley, William Kentridge, Julie Mehretu, Shirin Neshat, Albert Oehlen, Jeff Wall and Terry Winters, plus recent acquisitions by Ericka Beckman, Sterling Ruby, Oscar Murillo, Tauba Auerbach and Andreas Gursky. Four artworks in the installation will make their debut in Los Angeles, including one work completed by the artist this year. From everyday experiences to protest movements as monumental as the Arab Spring uprisings across the Middle East, to themes that probe systems of social control or examine global commerce, artworks in Oracle tackle the effects of organizational frameworks on global events and private individuals. Some works in the installation symbolize marketplace machinations, both official and unofficial, while others are meditations on
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UNTIL SEPTEMBER 3 games, surveillance, vast data sets, mathematical and biological patterns, and even the logic of art itself. Just under the surface of the works in Oracle is an air of anxiety, as if individuals’ freedoms within these manmade phenomena are illusory or beyond reach. “‘Globalization’ is a term now in the forefront in politics and the media, but for decades, contemporary artists have represented it in their work, responding to and decoding its many forms,” said Joanne Heyler, founding director of The Broad. “Oracle looks at how artists have anticipated the forces that have real consequences in our daily lives yet can be obscured from direct view.” Oracle features a solo presentation of paintings by Albert Oehlen, abstract paintings so thoroughly and cleverly steeped in an aesthetic of excess and indulgence that the artist persuasively communicates a visual picture of breakdown. Oehlen’s works portray a world on the brink of collapse, delicately navigating an overwhelming and anxious complexity. Julie Mehretu’s monumental painting Cairo, 2013, presents the ancient Egyptian city caught in a furious wind blowing off the Sahara, its
“Julie Mehretu’s monumental painting Cairo, 2013, presents the ancient Egyptian city caught in a furious wind blowing off the Sahara”
structures and history extending into black and white vectors. Simultaneously, the work portrays Cairo as the contemporary, revolutionary city in the political spotlight of the Arab Spring, which raised the world’s consciousness about government suppression and citizen-led change. Cairo embodies dichotomies: ancient and contemporary, social and political, mass and individual, while expressing a city’s life and the complexity of its continued existence. Like Mehretu, Mark Bradford’s mixed media collages Across 110th Street, 2008, and Boreas, 2007, combine abstraction and mapping. Bradford’s work also speaks to the two works by Terry Winters in the installation – Branching Structures, 1996, and Untitled, 2001. Whereas Bradford and Mehretu’s map-based works often look at social and geographic systems, Winters’ work is inspired by his exploration into equally complex biological and mathematical systems. Ericka Beckman’s You The Better, 1983/2015, was acquired by the Broad collection in 2016 and includes a digitized 16 millimeter film and set pieces with synchronized lighting that comprise the installation. The 32-minute film examines games of chance and the powerlessness of players to affect the outcome, drawing the viewer into the action with a life-size projection. Iranian-born, United States-based artist Shirin Neshat creates films and photographs that investigate the rigors of Islamic law’s effect on gender politics and daily life. The artist’s immersive installation Rapture, 1999, is also on view in Oracle. Shot in Morocco and featuring two black-and-
white projections shown on opposite walls, the work depicts a divided world where architecture and landscape stand as metaphors for entrenched cultural beliefs about men and women. Tauba Auerbach’s Shadow Weave - Chiral Fret Wave, 2015, will be on view for the first time in Los Angeles. The black-and-white strips of canvas create a pattern at once engaged in ancient technologies of weaving and redolent of digital imagery, specifically pixelation. Combining science, mathematics and aesthetics, Auerbach’s painting invites viewers to engage in its layered effect – both its mesmerizing patterns that create contemporary trompe-l’oeil and its literal layers of woven canvas that make up multiple oscillating planes while simultaneously approaching flatness. In Thomas Ruff ’s jpeg series, the artist enlarges images to a scale where they become extremely pixelated. In a time when the constant bombardment of images leads to desensitization, Ruff uses abstraction as a tool to re-sensitize. Like Ruff who examines the dissemination of images in the digital age, Colombian-born, Londonbased artist Oscar Murillo explores modes of contemporary distribution. Murillo’s trade today, 2014-15 will make its LA debut. Consisting of eight flag-like canvases hanging from steel bars, the work examines today’s borderless economies. Andreas Gursky’s Amazon, 2016, will be on view in Oracle. The photograph, spanning more than 13 feet, captures a rare moment of calm in an amazon.com warehouse, devoid of the workers who usually occupy the space. The image is in crisp focus, filled with row after row of miscellaneous goods in no discernible order. In this timely work, Gursky masterfully illustrates a mass distribution system built from algorithms, its patterns so complicated as to appear odd or even random. Amazon inspires an archaeological approach, uncovering a moment in time—a strata of the contemporary cultural landscape—through a plethora of artifacts produced for consumption. Los Angeles artist Sterling Ruby’s recently acquired work, SP272 (1), SP272 (2), 2014, a large scale diptych, is on view for the first time in LA. The spray painted canvases contain fluorescent pinks and greens in dystopic landscapes. Oracle is on view in The Broad’s first-floor galleries Until September 3, and is accessible with free general admission tickets. The Broad’s thirdfloor galleries will continue to show a robust and changing selection of postwar and contemporary works from the Broad collection. The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave. Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012
“In Thomas Ruff’s jpeg series, the artist enlarges images to a scale where they become extremely pixelated”
Clockwise from far left: Shirin Neshat Rapture, 1999 two-channel video/audio installation, 16mm film transferred to video. ©Shirin Neshat; Installation, 16mm film transferred to video. ©Shirin Neshat; El Anatsui Intermittent Signals, 2009 Found aluminum and copper wire 131 1/2 x 493 inches overall ©El Anatsui. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York; Jenny Holzer, Thorax, 2008 - © 2016 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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EXHIBITION FOCUS Abdulnasser Gharem: Pause T “Abdulnasser Gharem belongs to a pioneering generation in Saudi Arabia that has introduced a local arts community to the global discourse”
Main image: Camouflage, 2017; Above: Hemisphere, 2017, both by Abdulnasser Gharem © Gharem Studio, photo courtesy of Gharem Studio
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he Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is pleased to announce Abdulnasser Gharem: Pause, marking the first solo presentation by the artist in the U.S. The exhibition is curated by Linda Komaroff, curator of Islamic art and department head of art of the Middle East at LACMA, and includes 11 remarkable works of sculpture, stamp paintings, prints, and film – all of which were created in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. For Gharem, seeing the World Trade Center destroyed on television was a horrific moment that seemed to make the world standstill, or pause; he learned soon after that two of the hijackers were former classmates. The fact that Gharem is a Muslim, an Arab, and a lieutenant colonel in the Saudi Arabian army will likely provide added resonance for an American audience, while serving as a reminder that terrorism is experienced on a global scale. Gharem deeply absorbs the notion of pause into his work as an occasion to examine certain universal dichotomies that lead one to choosing his or her path in life. More literally, he has used the digital symbol for pause – a pair of solid rectangles – as a visual metaphor for the Twin Towers, which can be observed in the diptych Pause (2016), featured in the exhibition. Although the mediums and platforms for his work clearly borrow from the mainstreams of modern art, the narratives and images are drawn from the artist’s everyday world while many of his motifs, including geometric designs and floral arabesques, belong to the canon of Islamic art. “Abdulnasser Gharem belongs to a pioneering generation in Saudi Arabia that has introduced a local arts community to the global discourse.
Gharem is at the forefront of this movement, creating art in a range of mediums and techniques largely outside the traditions of painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture,” says Komaroff. “Over the last decade, LACMA has built the largest collection of contemporary Middle Eastern art of any U.S. museum,” says Michael Govan, LACMA’s CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director. “As an encyclopedic art museum, we recognize the importance of creating links among the past, present, and future within our larger collection, notably within our extensive Middle East holdings, which extend from the fourth millennium B.C. to the present. In addition to presenting two successive exhibitions dedicated to our own contemporary Middle East collection (Islamic Art Now, Parts 1 and 2 (2015–16)), we recently hosted a show
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focusing on the work of Iranian-born and New York-based artist Y.Z. Kami (Y.Z. Kami: Endless Prayers (2016–17)). We are thrilled to continue such efforts in presenting this monographic exhibition of Gharem’s work, which includes two pieces from LACMA’s collection.” “King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture strives to support and provide platforms for Saudi artists to express their work locally and internationally. It is with great pleasure to provide a platform for Abdulnasser Gharem, one of the most distinguished Saudi artist of his generation. It is also a great pleasure to collaborate again with one of the most renowned cultural institutions, LACMA.” says Tareq AlGhamdi, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture’s director. Abdulnasser Gharem: Pause will be on display in the Ahmanson Building, Level 4, with the artist’s newly created large-scale piece, Camouflage (2017) installed in the lobby of the Ahmanson Building, on Level 1. Until July 2, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036. www.lacma.org
From top: The Stamp (Moujaz), 2013, photo courtesy of Mrs. Georges Marci’; The Path (Siraat), 2012, photo courtesy of the artist and Edge of Arabia; Below: Pause, 2016, from the series “Restored Behaviour,” photo courtesy of Gharem Studio, All by Abdulnasser Gharem, © Gharem Studio
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), with Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City (MPBA), presents Picasso and Rivera: Conversations Across Time, an exhibition that examines moments of intersection in the formation of modernism both in Europe and Latin America, and asks how Pablo Picasso and Diego Rivera – towering figures of the 20th century – both exchanged ideas in Paris about avant-garde paintings and later engaged with their respective ancient Mediterranean and Pre-Columbian worlds. Co-curated and conceived by Diana Magaloni, deputy director and director of the Program for the Art of the Ancient Americas at LACMA, and Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director, and developed with Juan Coronel Rivera, curator from the MPBA, with guest curators James Oles and Jennifer Stager, the exhibition compares the artists’ trajectories beginning with their similar academic training to their shared investment in Cubism and their return to an engagement with antiquity from the 1920s through the 1950s. More than 100 paintings and prints by both artists are in dialogue with one other and with dozens of ancient Greco-Roman, Iberian, and Aztec objects, Picasso and Rivera aims to advance the understanding of the artists’ practices, particularly in how their contributions were influenced by the forms, myths, and structures of the arts of antiquity. Picasso and Rivera’s radical approach to understanding ancient art was in many ways subversive: by doing that they also rewrote art history – greatly enlarging the recognition of artistic contributions of ancient civilizations. Ancient art became essential for their sense of the future, both personally and politically. “By placing masterworks by Picasso and Rivera alongside Greco-Roman, Etruscan, and Iberian works as well as Mesoamerican sculptures and ceramic figurines, the exhibition weaves together distant geographies and worlds to blur the frontiers of time and space,” said Diana Magaloni. “Picasso and Rivera views both artists as inventors of a new visual reality in the first decades of the 20th century. Diego Rivera brought the Pre-Columbian world to the forefront by showing that the art produced by these cultures was for the Americas what traditional Greek and Roman art was for Europe.” “LACMA thinks about art history along a continuum,” said Michael Govan. “Rather than perpetuating historical or cultural hierarchies, we seek to create dialogue, particularly given our location in a city that stands at an international crossroads with both Latin America and the Pacific Rim. This exhibition is a product of an Americas viewpoint, where our ancient indigenous heritage proposes a novel worldview that can interface with classical Western traditions, bringing both a diversity of viewpoints and a profound convergence of human and artistic values.”
Installation view, Picasso and Rivera: Conversations Across Time. December 4, 2016–May 7, 2017. Los Angeles County Museum of Art photo © Museum Associates/LACMA. ARtworks: © 2016 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F./Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, © 2016 Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Picasso and Rivera: Conversations Across Time Until May 7
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FOOD & DRINK – Bringing you updates on the Los Angeles food and drink scene – i mage : J ose F er n a n d e z appo i n t e d as E x ec u t i v e C hef at F o u r S easo n s H ot el W es t lake V i llage
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FOOD & DRINK Find Your True Fork Find Your True Fork is an endeavor designed to help you make healthy, ethical and delicious food choices. This summer dinner series will profile ground-breaking chefs and influential thought leaders sharing their vision for healthy, sustainable and ethical food choices. Each dinner will spotlight a different approach to food and include a short lecture. Gather, dine, explore and expand your palate and find the true fork that suits you. May 18. Wanderlust Hollywood, 1357 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Bacchus’ Home Brewers Fest Head to Bacchus’ Kitchen for the second annual Home Brewer’s Fest. Taste a variety of beers created by several Pasadena area home brewers, paired with delicious meats straight from the open charcoal grill. Plus, you’ll meet some of the cool folks who are passionate about creating new brews. May 6, 11am-3pm. Bacchus’ Kitchen, 1384 E Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91104
LA Taco & Beer Festival
Event guests will experience unlimited pours of craft beer from local and regional breweries as well as unlimited taco tastings from some of the top restaurants and food trucks in Southern California. In addition to the free unlimited taco tastings, restaurants and food trucks will be selling additional food and beverage items. While sampling beer and tacos, make sure to stop by the boutique vendors where you can purchase original art. There will also be DJs, games, hand rolled cigars, and more. Purchase your tickets in advance, age 21 and over event. May 6, 2pm-5pm. Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038 4 0 M AY 2 0 1 7
Food Truck Bazaar at California Heritage Museum Every Tuesday night a diverse array of gourmet food trucks bring their delicious, and affordable, cuisine to one of the first food lots in the Santa Monica area. Different trucks are showcased every week. Take a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the museum lawn, or wander over to The Victorian where you can sit on the patio or hang out in the bar. There is ample parking at city lots and plenty of places to lock up bikes. Dogs are always welcome. May 2, 5.30pm-9.30pm. California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Uncorked: Derby Days
Murder Mystery Dinner Since 1985 Keith and Margo have masterminded a unique and unforgettable evening that will put you smack bang in the middle of a homicide investigation and to boot you’ll enjoy the delicious cuisine of one of the finest restaurants in Los Angeles. Their audience participation murder mystery dinners offer a chilling opportunity for ordinary people with a passion for cold blooded murder... slippery red herrings... diabolical clues... and ingenious detective work, to indulge themselves in one of the most unusual, exhilarating, and funny experiences they’ve ever had! May 6. Matteo’s, 2321 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Welcome to the Caribbean! Three Day Rule is hosting the biggest white party of summer 2017. The last two years the event drew over 500 guests, with lots of dancing, a conga line around the pool, and plenty of rum. This year, join guests at Viceroy Santa Monica to kick off your summer during an afternoon of poolside DJ beats, discounted rum cocktails, a Caribbean BBQ, and fabulous people all wearing white. It’s the SundayFunday you won’t want to miss. The first 200 guests to arrive will receive white sunglasses to get them into the Caribbean spirit. White attire politely requested. May 7, 1pm-5pm. Viceroy Santa Monica, 1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Uncorked is coming back to The Culver Studios for the second annual Derby Days Champagne and Wine Festival. This event features over 60 wineries, 150 wines, champagne lounge, gourmet food trucks, live music, lawn games, cigar bar and more! There are two sessions to choose from: The first session has a VIP hour from 121pm ($70) and general admission at 1pm. This session ends at 4pm. The second session is all general admission ($60) from 5-8pm. Admission includes all tastings with food sold separately. May 20, 12pm-8pm, The Culver Studios, 9336 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
“Three Day Rule is hosting the biggest white party of summer 2017”
MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street
Hit every location on the board, get it stamped, and return to the after party at Areal at 8pm for your chance to win a “Taste of Main Street Prize Package” with gift certificates to Main Street’s best. General admission includes 22 tastings at participating locations, as well as food and drink specials, such as happy hour menus and $4 beers, $5 wells and $5 shots at certain locations. All ages and family friendly. The VIP lounge includes general admission ticket and entry into an exclusive beer garden sponsored by Shock Top with hosted beer and food, games, DJ, photo booth and more. Age 21 and over. Wear your best “MAINopoly”-inspired costume and comfy shoes - this event is on foot! May 28, 3pm-8pm. 2820 Main Street, Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ocean Avenue’s Day at the Races
Experience the best eats and drinks of Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, and celebrate the Kentucky Derby with Ocean Avenue’s Day at the Races, a progressive food and beverage tour. Ladies don your hats and gentleman sport your bowties and enjoy complimentary tastings and Derby-inspired food and drink specials at each restaurant. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Surfrider Foundation to help protect and preserve the world’s oceans and beaches. $40 per person. Ticket price includes: complimentary Mint Julep at check-in location, complimentary food tasting at each location and Derby-inspired food/ drink specials. May 6, 12pm-5pm (race starts at 3.34pm), Ocean Avenue’s, Del Frisco’s Grille, 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 M AY 2 0 1 7 4 1
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food & drink Palate Builder - Taste like a Pro!
Take on a sensory building experience with blind wine tasting. Build your palate – reinforce what you know, or learn it for the first time. Tasting wine blind, using the sensory table to discover the way things smell in wine. The afternoon will include: aroma training; tasting vocabulary; old world detection; new world characteristics; alcohol; oak; fruit; place; vintage variation; understand more and build your palate. May 20, 3pm-5pm. Eat.Drink.Americano, 923 E 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
“Build your palate – reinforce what you know, or learn it for the first time”
pints and puppies
Los Angeles Tasting at Ten
Stop what you are doing and taste coffee together at this regional training center! Friends, customers, and all coffee lovers are invited to these free tastings. No experience necessary. Each week a coffee or coffees are featured and a complementary brewing method. Participants will be guided through the tasting and share details about where the coffee comes from and why it is loved. May 5, 10am-11am. Counter Culture Coffee LA Training Center, 1601 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 4 2 M AY 2 0 1 7
If you are looking to socialize, enjoy great drink specials, and show off your four legged friend, look no further. Pints & Puppies brings all of your favorite things together: craft beers, a social setting at your favorite watering hole, and man’s best friend. A portion of the proceeds will go toward local charities supporting dog rescue. $15 online in advance/$20 at door, includes a free drink, choice of craft beers; continued drink specials; unlimited photo booth with your pet May 4, 6pm-9pm. Golden Road Brewing Los Angeles, 5410 West San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90039
BBQ & Craft Brews Festival
Downtown Farmers MARKET
The BBQ and Craft Brews Festival makes its debut in Los Angeles, early this May. You will get to enjoy beers from the seven breweries in DTLA, along with the best BBQ from across Southern California. There will be great music both days from live bands so pop along for a relaxing day. Expect plenty of beer, beer tasters, and lots of great food. The event is open to all ages and is free entry. However, please, no pets due to health department regulations. Beer tasters are five ounces each. Event hours are 12pm-8pm, both days. May 6 & 7, 12pm-8pm. 532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Where certified organic is featured every Saturday! Enjoy one of Santa Monica’s farmers markets, widely considered to be among the best on the west coast and featuring field-fresh produce, hundreds of kinds of vegetables, brilliant cut flowers, breads, cheeses, delicious foods, live music and more. Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica 90401. Wednesdays, 8.30am-1.30pm. Arizona Avenue (between 4th & Ocean), Santa Monica, 90401
CUPCAKE & MACARON TOUR OF BEVERLY HILLS Perfectly formed. Lovely to look at. Delicious to eat. Elaborate, sweet, and often decadent, both cupcakes and macarons alike are delightful treats that spark the inner child within us. The Cupcake & Macaron Tour of Beverly Hills frequents the finest culinary artisans and dessert boutiques in the rich enclave of Beverly Hills to bring the heavenly experience of these sinfully good confections straight to your salivating tastebuds. 25 persons per guide, it’s a walking tour so wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Final destination is Lette Macarons. May 7, 3pm-5pm. Sprinkles Cupcakes, 9635 South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
May Cocktail Party Pop-In
Taste of the World
Chefs from Southern California come together in Hollywood for a worldly experience that will excite both your senses and taste buds. Enjoy an afternoon of internationally inspired food and beverage from some of Southern California’s most prominent chefs. Sample all of their creative dishes and then vote for your favorite at the end. Enjoy live international performances throughout the day, wines from around the world, internationally inspired cocktails and music by DJ D-Dub. Plus each guest will be entered to win amazing travel prizes including luxury hotel stays. Ticket includes: admission, raffle ticket, food tastings, beverage tastings and wine tasting, live performances and music. This is an exclusive event and space is limited, so book your place early. May 21, 2pm-5pm. Madame Tussauds Hollywood, 6933 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Every month, the doors are open for guests to experience both Roomforty and Pharmacie Events Co. in an intimate, social, cocktail party setting. Ideal for foodies planning a future event or shopping for a unique, fromscratch catering experience the chance to visit The Fig House while also sampling the new menu items. The menu is crafted by executive chef Libry Darusman to reflect the colors of the season and will be paired with Pharmacie Events Co. cocktails shaken up by founder, Talmadge Lowe. Tickets are $30 per person. Arrival is 7pm and starts with a welcome beverage in the lounge and an opportunity to mingle with other guests. Hors d’oeuvres service will start promptly at 7.20pm. May 25, 7pm-9pm, The Fig House, 6433 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 M AY 2 0 1 7 4 3
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MOTHER’S DAY TREATS
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ookie Good, a boutique bakery, has perfected the ability to transform nostalgic treats into unique cookie creations. Becoming a widely-know brand nationwide, the whimsical cookies and bars invented at Cookie Good invoke a feeling of nostalgia and joy with each bite. Using crazy combinations inspired by nostalgic flavors, Cookie Good’s menu features favorites like the Lucky Charms Cookie, Pancakes & Bacon Cookie, Caramel-PretzelChocolate Chunk Cookie, Sour Cream Coffee Cake Cookie, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookie, Ice Cream Sunday Cookie, the list goes on. Created specifically for Mother’s Day, Cookie Good is offering a cake-inspired line of cookies, so mom isn’t limited to just one treat. She can have her cake and eat it too! Complete with the bakery’s favorite cookies, moms will receive flavors like Lemon Pound Cake, Crumb Cake, Coconut
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Cake, Marble Cake, Strawberry Shortcake and the infamous Caramel-Pretzel Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Additionally, holding the philanthropy very near and dear to Ross and Melanie Canter, founders of Cookie Good, a portion of proceeds from all Mother’s Day box’s will be donated to the Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund (BCCRF) in honor of the special women in your life.
“Cookie Good is offering a cakeinspired line of cookies, so mom isn’t limited to just one treat”
AT COOKIE GOOD THE COOKIE GOOD BAKERY
After a few years of baking thousands of cookies at home with only a 6-quart mixer and a single oven, Ross and Melanie Canter decided to move to a commercial kitchen. As the business grew, they finally took the step to building their own bakery. The 1930s brick building in Santa Monica is perfect – right across the street from a park with palm trees, lawn bowling, and a duck pond. The goal has always been to create a space that was fun and familiar, yet clean and new; where the smiles of the people working behind the counter were as warm and inviting as the incredible smell of cookies baking inside; where kids and curious grown-ups could walk up to a glass wall and peer into the 40 quart mixer churning out batch after batch of dough. “We love our shop and our new bakery family, and we hope you’ll come visit us all sometime soon,” say Ross and Melanie.
MEET THE OWNERS About Ross
For years I was a “writer who bakes”. I’d spend my days in coffee shops writing screenplays, TV shows. Each day was an emotional rollercoaster as I struggled to find self-worth while being mocked by blank pages. But, relief came on weekends and holidays when I’d get into the kitchen and make cookies. I love that you can take lots of different, totally unrelated ingredients, mix them together, nurture them just a little bit and come out with something wonderful, edible and delicious. I realized that I rarely got that feeling of complete satisfaction while sitting at my computer and I knew that I wanted to feel “cookie good” more often. As luck would have it, Hollywood writers went on strike in 2007 and now, with no source of income, Melanie suggested it was time for a career change. We perfected my cookie and brownie recipes, sent an email out to family and friends and three minutes later we had our first order (in truth, it was for my best friend but I still think it counts). We’ve been baking, shipping, developing new flavors and feeling “cookie good” ever since.
“The goal has always been to create a space that was fun and familiar, yet clean and new” in the hope that Cookie Good might somehow make the world a better place – even if it’s just one cookie at a time. Besides supporting many schools and charities year-round, every October we donate proceeds from our cookies to the Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund, an organization that is very close to our hearts. We hope you love our cookies, but even more importantly, we hope that Cookie Good will remind you that when life gives you a writer’s strike, you bake; and that feeling Cookie Good is about a lot more than just eating cookies.” The bakery ships its delicious products nationwide, delivers locally, and is available for purchase online at cookiegood.com or for pickup at the brick and mortar location in Santa Monica. Cookie Good, 2448 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403
About Melanie “Unlike Ross, the baker who writes, I don’t bake or write. But luckily after 25 years of marriage, 23 years of parenting, birthday parties and holidays galore, I can wrap a mean gift so we make a great team in the bakery. On a deeper note, Cookie Good isn’t just about delicious cookies and pretty packaging. It’s about our family’s struggle to find our passion in life and our ability to survive; it’s about our desire to give back and make an impact on this crazy world – and having lived with breast cancer for the past 21 years, surviving is something our family knows a lot about. So in 2007, when presented with a sink or swim situation, we decided to dive in and combine Ross’ passion for baking and my quest to give back M AY 2 0 1 7 4 5
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a new face Jose Fernandez appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
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Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village announces the appointment of Jose Fernandez as the new Executive Chef of the Southern California property. Chef Fernandez will oversee the Hotel’s many restaurant kitchens as well as catering and in-room dining.
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19-year veteran of hospitality, Fernandez brings a wealth of culinary knowledge and experience to the AAA Five Diamond hotel. Originally from Spain, he received his degree from the Culinary School of Barcelona, and began his professional career as a commis de cuisine and chef de partie in smaller Michelin-starred restaurants, including El Reco de Can Fabes, under prominently known avant-garde chef Santi Santamaria. Prior to his appointment at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, Fernandez served as executive chef at The Peninsula Hotel Chicago, overseeing three of their critically acclaimed restaurants. He was also an established chef at several Ritz Carlton properties including Laguna Niguel, California; New York City; Tucson, Arizona; and Pentagon City, Virginia. Fernandez joins the health and wellness resort with an aligned philosophy and passion for utilising organic, local and sustainable ingredients, creating healthy dining experiences inspired by the destination. His food is rooted in bringing together diverse cultures to craft seasonal dishes and menus. He holds true to the values and techniques he was taught as a child, stating, “I always remember
the smell of my family’s kitchens; the simple and powerful smell of fresh ingredients was truly inspiring.” When Fernandez is not leading in the kitchen, he can be found spending quality time with his family. He also leads an active lifestyle, favouring cycling around the beautiful surrounding Santa Monica Mountains, and as a Spaniard, he is a fan of fútbol or as Americans refer to it, soccer. Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, 2 Dole Dr, Westlake Village, CA 91362
The Tasting Room Introduces Guests to Local Malibu Coast Wines T
On-site wine tasting room serves local wines from Malibu Coast and throughout California paired with small plates and contemporary atmosphere
he Tasting Room at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is a contemporary wine tasting room and outdoor patio. The Tasting Room celebrates the Malibu Coast AVA designation with tastes from Malibu Family Wines, complemented by wineries from throughout Malibu Coast and California. The Tasting Room’s resident winery, Malibu Family Wines, is located just a few minutes from the Hotel nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains
“Malibu Family Wines, is located just a few minutes from the Hotel nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains” and pours a variety of award-winning Semler and Saddlerock wines. Other notable Malibu Coast and California wineries are also featured on a rotating basis. Small bites including a local cheese plate, house-made truffles and spiced nut selection are
served to complement wine flights and wine by the glass. Bottles of wine are also available for guests to enjoy at home or for consumption in one of the Hotel’s multiple dining outlets. The Tasting Room is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The unique space is available for private events Monday to Thursday. Bottles of wine can be purchased seven days per week from the concierge. For bookings, contact Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village at 818 575 3000. www.fourseasons.com
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DEFINING LUXURY A limited edition silk robe, lined with soft, sensual cotton, encasing the wearer in a physical experience of grace and comfort
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offiaB’s mission is to ensure mornings begin gently and evenings end with elegance. Owner and Founder Sophie Burkart born in the UK began her quest for the perfect robe at an early age. She searched in vain for a robe that looked stylish and felt good against her skin. In her pursuit she bought many iterations of a dressing gown, some big, fluffy, towelling styles, some lacy, lingerie styles – adequate, but neither combining the style and comfort she sought. Hence SoffiaB was created, with attention to detail that is perhaps hard to find on similar products, “a significant factor in my purchasing was quality. Robes that quickly began to lose their shape or seams that became unstitched were a constant irritant. This was why it made to sense to produce our dressing gowns in New York’s Garment District where they are known for their quality and attention to detail”. By combining her love of beautiful fabric, insisting on seductive comfort, SoffiaB brings you luxury defined in the form of their exquisite silk robes and dressing gowns. “In today’s lifestyle with the advent of lounge-wear it may seem the dressing gown or robe is unnecessary, but I think we need them more than ever. Today’s woman has so many demands on her time and person, she needs something that reminds her she is special and unique, our limited edition robes do just that.
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Made exclusively in New York’s Garment District where you know the attention to detail is second to none, SoffiaB’s luxury silk robes encase you in sensual elegance. Uncompromising style and comfort for today’s woman, indulge in the refined joy of a Soffia B robe. concierge@soffiab.com; Tel: 216.225.5798. Free gift wrapping. Free shipping. Free returns.
LUXURY DESIGNER QUILTS AND FURNISHINGS SOME STOCK QUILTS LESS THAN HALF PRICE – EMAIL US FOR LIST AND PRICING Save on the exchange rate with these luxury winter warmer hand made goose down silk quilts We’re thrilled to be introducing a new, ongoing range of quilts and throws, in a host of simple, luxurious, versatile fabrics to suit any scheme Co-ordinating custom cushions and hand made drapes on request - export to USA – less 20%
e-mail today with your requirements: info@hc-interiors.co.uk HCI Interiors, Studio 249, 22 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3JE Tel: 0207 371 9255
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A contemporary lifestyle brand, featuring beautifully tailored, Frenchinspired separates and dresses
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VEC LES FILLES, now available at Macy’s, is a contemporary lifestyle brand created by fashion industry favorite Joyce Azria for the self-assured and stylish woman. French for “with the girls,” AVEC LES FILLES connects an achievable price point with aspirational design for a line that hits the millennial woman’s sartorial sweet spot. The new brand is Azria’s journey into the “dress code” of the inspired millennial, and aims to redefine how women express themselves and explore the world through the lens of fashion. I’ve always been acutely aware of who the millennial customer is and how her shopping habits have evolved over time,” said Azria. “AVEC LES FILLES is uniquely positioned to bring a relevant and fashionable collection of lifestyle products in the spirit of today’s shopper, and I am grateful to be bringing my vision to life with the power of Macy’s.” 5 2 M AY 2 0 1 7
The stunningly constructed collection embodies a playfully sophisticated French aesthetic—think ‘70s Parisian chic with California ease for a range that is equal parts confident, sexy and feminine. Soft tailoring, smart separates, and a sophisticated color palette combine for an effortlessly hip, gamine look. “Joyce Azria had incredible vision as she steered BCBGeneration in a direction of success defined by enviable designs,” said Cassandra Jones, senior vice president of Macy’s Fashion. “With AVEC LES FILLES, Joyce is bringing a collection tailor-made for the modern woman—it’s a range of classic, versatile pieces imbued with innovative treatments. Its ease of wear is as impressive as the breathtaking design, and we’re thrilled to bring her fresh, cuttingedge vision to the Macy’s customer.” Menswear-inspired shirting is accented with femme ruffle details while overalls receive a chic update rendered in luxurious fabrics. Lattice-work bodices, bomber jackets in opulent textiles, and embellished cold-shoulder tops add a formal touch to sportswear, while jersey dresses with knot details, silk hoodies, and cropped sweatshirts with satin ties offer an elevated take on the popular athleisure trend. Rounding out the collection are outerwear-inspired sleeveless maxi dresses, versatile shift dresses, and plissé tops that highlight the Rive Droite-cum-Malibu sensibility that defines the AVEC LES FILLES aesthetic. The collection retails from $38 to $595, and is available at more than 150 Macy’s stores and on www.macys.com.
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“This season’s boldest catwalk looks will send your mood soaring, as saturated shades make a case for ditching the nudes”
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GUCCI TIMEPIECES & JEWELRY ADDS NEW EXTENSIONS TO LE MARCHÉ DES MERVEILLES COLLECTION Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry is pleased to release new additions to the Le Marché des Merveilles collection, which offer a rich palette of materials, mirroring the creative aesthetic of the House today, and champion the workmanship of this constantly evolving watch range. The animal motifs – the tiger, bee and snake – are the hallmarks of this line, and are elegantly worked into these new extensions, which are defined by exquisite embroidery or finely-cut colored leather. Two timepieces in this range come with a soft brown Toscano calfskin strap; three others have a sportier look and are fitted with a nylon strap featuring the striped Gucci web. These variants also have GucciÊs expression, ÂLÊAveugle par AmourÊ woven onto the strap in bold urban lettering. A detail that distinguishes Le Marché des Merveilles timepieces is the use of embroidery on the nylon dials, where intricate designs of a snake, tiger or bee are offset by the web striped background. Cases are coordinated to the colors of each timepiece, worked in warm yellow gold PVD or stainless steel version. The snake is also framed on a special leather variant, crafted from a single piece of leather used for both the strap and the dial. Here, a grainy leather strap is embellished with a highly detailed red snake design that spirals along the strap before being captured under the sapphire glass. This piece comes with a polished stainless steel case. Each watch in the Le Marché des Merveilles collection is presented in a 38mm size and is engraved with the bee design on the case back. www.gucci.com
Enjoy a gorgeous Sunday afternoon of yoga, massages, facials, refreshments and dancing! There will be free limited gift bags full of goodies from the sponsors. ($60 value). The day will start with a community Yoga class at 12pm1pm (bring your own mat, limited to 70 people). Afterwards, enjoy the mask bar, massages, dancing, shopping, temporary tattoos and jewelry. Some of the refreshments will include fresh Matcha tea lattes, Bulletproof vegan Coffee, (from Califia) fresh squeezed juice from Juice Crafters and Suja Juice, Tickets available at the door at $50 or buy in advance for a discount. This is a women only event, all ages welcome. May 21, 12pm-4pm. The Rose Room, 6 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
Fashion Illustration Workshops for Beginners Are you attracted to fashions colors, textures, stories, and designers... but don’t know how to draw? Join a group of fashionistas learning from a passionate experienced fashion illustrator for a day. Basic supplies will be available at all workshops, such as magazines, paint, brushes, pens, pencils, and markers. All you need to bring is: 9x12 or 11x15 watercolor paper pad and tracing paper pad (any brand), and a laptop with Adobe Creative Suite trial (for digital session)
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This workshop addresses the challenge of applying make-up to sophisticated skin. The three-anda-half hour workshop involves a one-hour live demonstration, and two hours of hands-on practice. There is a 30 minute break for participants to set up a station. Workshops are open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of make-up application. The instructional objective for this workshop is to apply a soft make-up to mature, delicate skin with an uplifting corrective method. You will need to bring your own products and tools (including brushes) for the hands-on portion of the class. May 20, 12.30pm-4pm. MUD Studio LA, 129 South San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91502
first SESSION You will study the human body structure and learn to draw the front, back, side, and angle poses, along with face, hair, hands, and feet. You will also learn about light and shadows, practice color gradients, skin tones, and even face makeup. This will be a very focused session to get your drawings popping out of the paper! second SESSION Scrap away all your fears and presumptions about digital art, because you can jump on the wagon too! This session will leave you wondering why you never tried computer design before. It is easy to follow and understand, and fun to experiment with colors and prints. There are three methods of digital illustration: scanning and rendering, scanning and tracing, and pen drawing. Don’t worry if you don’t know what any of those mean, that’s what you’ll learn! For this workshop, though, we will only practice scanning/tracing. 10am-2pm: Beginners learning to draw for the first time using paper and paint. 3pm-6pm: Digital illustration using Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator on laptops. May 6. Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 M AY 2 0 1 7 5 3
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Nordstrom Unveils New Spring Fashion Campaign
Retailer showcases fashion through the lens of photographer Petra Collins knew the art world favorite Collins could bring that vision to life. “We see the brand campaigns as our opportunity to tell our most fashion-forward story,” said Kim. “We want it to feel approachable, but still aspirational enough that our customers get excited about the season. We selected some of our favorite looks to showcase, but alongside that we wanted to make a statement about self-confidence, empowerment and authenticity. “With Collins, we selected a group of models and non-models alike to help tell a story of togetherness and unity, as if to say we are all here as one. As a young woman, Petra has such a strong and captivating voice, and an incredible way of articulating what she believes in through her camera lens. Her photos capture moments that are real and honest, and for this we think she is a great person to express fashion for 2017 in a way that feels strong, powerful and beautiful.” Collins, Toronto-born photographer and curator, has been featured in numerous art exhibitions and magazines such as Vogue, Purple, i-D, Rookie, Vice, Wonderland, Dazed & Confused, Elle, and LOVE. She has photographed campaigns for COS, Calvin Klein, Levi’s, Adidas, and Stella McCartney, among
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ordstrom, Inc. has launched a national brand campaign to celebrate the best of spring fashion. Shot by photographer and rising star Petra Collins, the campaign can be seen now in the USA. and Canada with print, digital, social, out of home and video components. Collins shot the series on 35mm film to capture the retailer’s most inspirational looks for men and women through her signature dreamy and hyperfeminine lens. It tells a fashion story inspired and invigorated by the female perspective, depicting that point-of-view through layers of diversity – in age, ethnicity, identity and experience. The campaign vision and concept was developed by Olivia Kim, Vice President of Creative Projects at Nordstrom, whom along with her creative team
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other brands. She was cast in a supporting role on the television show Transparent, and has produced dozens of short films and videos of her own. As a model, she has appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein and Gucci. Kim joined Nordstrom in February 2013, and under her Creative Projects umbrella focuses on creating energy, excitement, and inspiration through curated partnerships, concept shops and developing new experiences for customers. With her creative mind and unique perspective as a merchant, Kim took on the role of setting the vision for the company’s brand campaigns in Spring 2016, the retailer’s first in 15 years. Following her inaugural “See Anew” campaign, “We Are Here” from Fall 2016, and “Love, Nordstrom” from the holiday season, the launch of the latest brand campaign for Spring 2017 marks her fourth developed for Nordstrom. Nordstrom The Grove: The Grove, Los Angeles, CA; Nordstrom Westside Pavilion: Westside Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA All images courtesy of Nordstrom, Inc
DESIGNERS FEATURED INCLUDE: Belstaff J.W.Anderson Shrimps Chloé Kate Spade Simone Rocha Dress the Population Marni Stella McCartney Ellery Marques’ Almeida Undercover Gucci Molly Goddard Y/Project Isa Arfen Rachel Comey Y-3
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Jcrew offshoulder top, $78
Lela Rose Floral Dress, $1,995
Sam Edelman satchel, $198
PASKAL floral lasercut skirt, $825
Le Specs Halfmoon Magic, $59
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get the look Adam Lippes Leather Jacket, $2,290
Topshop Peony Dress, $95 Jason Wu Shirtdress, $2,495
Tory Burch Block T leather satchel, $495
Halogen Iris Suede Pump, $99.95
All from Nordstrom www.nordstrom.com
Steve Madden Magan Mule, $89.95
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The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 The first TAG Heuer modular luxury watch bearing the Swiss Made label Swiss tradition connected to the future Smart and beautiful The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 simplifies your life, thanks to our engineering collaboration with Intel. Incredibly practical, the built-in GPS enables you to track your journeys and sporting performance, with no need for your phone: all the information you need is right there on your wrist. All this technology can also be taken with you into water, thanks to its 50m water resistance. So you can swim, run, ski, explore, and live life to the full. The watch also makes your day-today life easier, saving you time, as you can make contactless payments using its NFC chip and the Android PayTM app- means you can use your watch to pay directly at enabled points of sale. Finally, screen uses OLED technology which offers incredible resolution and amazing colors, providing high contrast to stunning effect on the highly sophisticated watch dials – you won’t believe your eyes!A wealth of digital watch dials bearing TAG Heuer’s famous codes. The modularity concept extends to the watch’s software, with dial customization. The brand has developed 30 watch dials, all retaining TAG Heuer’s identity, some of which are inspired by historical pieces such as the famous panda dial, drawing on the brand’s great heritage. Colored white, black, light grey, anthracite grey, chocolate brown, navy blue or gold, with sunray finish, skeleton dial, 3 hands, GMT, a chronograph with 1, 2, or 3 counters, plus a date and day window, these dials are interchangeable with a single swipe of the finger. 6 4 M AY 2 0 1 7
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ecently luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer unveiled the second generation of its connected watch, with its partners Intel and Google in complementing announcements taking place in Switzerland and California: Jean-Claude Biver, TAG Heuer CEO & President of the LVMH Watch Division, said: “After the huge success of the first TAG Heuer Connected watch, today I am very proud to present the Connected Modular 45. This is a Swiss watch which embodies the luxury codes of tomorrow, and which not only enables you to connect to the future, but also to connect to eternity thanks to its simple and smart modular design. This innovative, unique and distinctive watch is at the forefront of the latest technologies available in Silicon Valley and, at the same time, a genuine Swiss watch, bearing the Swiss Made label. It is the incarnation of our leading position with luxury connected watch and with this high level of technology.” “Engineering the next wave of smart and connected devices with iconic partners is a core strategy for Intel,” said Josh Walden, Senior Vice President and General Manager, New Technology
Group, Intel. “We are thrilled to continue our strong collaboration with TAG Heuer. With innovative design and technology, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 redefines the capabilities of a luxury smartwatch.” “The first generation of the TAG Heuer Connected pushed the boundary of what is possible when you combine traditional watchmaking and cutting-edge technology,” said David Singleton, Vice President of Android Engineering at Google. “We’re excited to work with TAG Heuer again to create a new powerful connected watch that demonstrates the ongoing innovation of TAG Heuer’s craftsmanship and the Android Wear platform.” Why choose Brunnen with the view on the Rütli, in the heart of Switzerland as the symbolic place in which to launch the watch? Rütli in German means “Little meadow”. It is Switzerland’s founding legend and considered a national monument. Back in 1291, it was in this clearing, just above Lake Lucerne, that the representatives of the primitive cantons took the oath of Rütli to seal their alliance. Over time, the Rütli
meadow has become a “national shrine”. Here, on the 1st August every year, Switzerland celebrates an official national holiday. It was this deep-rooted connection to true Swiss values that Jean-Claude Biver wanted to highlight by gathering his partners from Silicon Valley and the world press here.
Create your own dial... just like a watchmaker The TAG Heuer Studio dial configurator also offers customers the chance to create their own dial, just like a watchmaker. In the blink of an eye, you can choose your standard dial with its functions, and customize all the colors, the look of the metals on the indices and hands, the details in SuperLuminova™ and the lacquered tips for the finishing touches! With TAG Heuer Studio, you can coordinate your watch to match your business suit, your running gear or even your swimsuit. And if you fancy setting the wallpaper to show one of your own photos – perhaps a photo of a loved one, a beautiful sunset or a fond memory – you can give your creativity free rein, because anything is possible.
Customize the interactive counters Thanks to interactive counters, customers can choose to display up to three of their favorite apps on the dial: the number of steps taken, the number of calories burned, the dollar rate, free time before the next meeting... these are just some of the many options depending on your interests. Everything you need, at your fingertips.
What is the essence of the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 watch? The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 has been designed and engineered in the pure Swiss watchmaking tradition. It is a luxury Swiss watch which benefits from over 150 years of Swiss expertise, savoir-faire and heritage as cultivated by TAG Heuer, a watchmaker based in La Chauxde-Fonds, the cradle of Swiss watchmaking (and a UNESCO World Heritage site). For more than 150 years, TAG Heuer has been inventing and manufacturing elegant sports watches here, including some of the most accurate chronographs produced by the Swiss watchmaking industry. The finest of watch labels: Swiss Made Just like the brand’s famous mechanical chronographs, the Connected Modular 45 has been designed, developed, and assembled in the TAG Heuer Manufacture, in La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, in the same spirit and with the same high standards as a luxury product with Swiss Made quality. The same techniques, the same meticulous finish, the same attention to the minutest detail, the same exacting standards. This Swiss rigour and accuracy, this watchmaking expertise has earned it the “Swiss Made” label, the guarantee of the highest standards of Swiss quality. The original concept of modularity: only a luxury and avant-garde watchmaker could offer this. Above all, the connected watch is a Carrera Model. It fits in this famous TAG Heuer collection, the perfect representation of avant-garde, Art of Manufacture and accessible luxury. Measuring an elegant 45 mm in diameter, the design of the TAG Heuer Connected Modular is primarily that of a genuine watch whose lugs, strap, buckle and, in particular, case - its central module - are
interchangeable elements. Made from satin or polished grade 5 titanium, or plated with 18K 5N rose gold, or in black ceramic, with or without diamonds: after choosing a watch from the 56 different versions available from its launch (a selection of 11 standard models are systematically offered in store + 45 others on request), the entire exterior of the watch can be customized. This customization will enable a multitude of combinations in terms of materials and colors. For the choice of strap alone, there are no fewer than 18 references available, made from rubber, natural leather or anthracite grey leather, titanium or ceramic. Prepare to be amazed... a world-first in watchmaking? You can complete your connected module by purchasing a Swiss mechanical movement module such as a 3 hands calibre 5, or the most prestigious of Grande Complication timepieces, the ultimate expression of the watchmaker’s art – the tourbillon. But not just any tourbillon. The manufacture chronograph Tourbillon Heuer 02-T, with a titanium and carbon case, COSC certified. TAG Heuer is today the only manufacture in the world able to reach this level of production. In this way, you can very easily change the heart of your watch – the module – from a connected watch to a mechanical watch, and back again, to suit the occasion and your mood. Ultimately, this watch has all the elegance of a genuine timepiece, all the characteristics and the level of finish of a magnificent Swiss watch on your wrist. The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 is on sale from $1650 (ex.VAT). A Deluxe box set including a connected watch (in grade 5 titanium, with titanium lugs and brown natural leather strap), complete with the prestigious COSC-certified chronograph Heuer-02T tourbillon mechanical module, plus an additional black rubber strap is available for a total price of $17,000 (ex.VAT). The set comes in a magnificent presentation case with three drawers, complete with a desktop display stand to hold the watch and its charger. www.tagheuer.com M AY 2 0 1 7 6 5
FASHION H EALTH &&BEAUTY BEAUTY
Bathe away your blues
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ESSENTIAL OILS The most luxurious way to scent your soak, bath oils dissipate in hot water, releasing the fragrance and creating a moisturizing film that clings to your skin. They may be more expensive, but you only need a splash, and the potent aroma of essential oils can be invigorating (citrus and ginger) or slumberinducing (lavender works wonders before bed).
SPRINKLING OF SALT If soothing aching limbs and cold symptoms is your top priority in the tub, bath salts are what you need. A capful of the clever crystals in a hot bath will relieve muscle tension, plus the salt draws out moisture to reduce bloating (result!), while the vapours help clear airways. 6 6 M AY 2 0 1 7
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Tropical Blooms Honey Bath Immerse yourself in the exotic fragrance of jasmine and ylang ylang and be transported to a calming tropical garden where you can escape, relax and wind down. Blended with acacia honey and frangipani flower milk this pampering honey bath will leave skin soft and moisturized. $24, Mandara Spa, www.timetospa.com
Deep Sleep Bath Oil
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A luxurious multi-award-winning bath oil to soothe you to sleep. The true bedtime indulgence, this sumptuous bath oil will help you unwind, calming your mind as you rest and wind down. The therapeutic natural Superblend of Lavender, Vetivert and Chamomile is formulated to spa strength to help relieve tension, stress and exhaustion. $148, This Works, www.thisworks.com
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Dream White Tea and Honeysuckle Bubbling Bath With notes of white tea and honeysuckle, this dreamy fragrance combination is sweetly familiar, like a pleasant memory while drifting off to sleep. Key ingredients include avocado oil, aloe vera and honey. $49, Lollia, www.lollialife.com
WHEN IN FOAM... For the ultimate in relaxation, a frothy bubble bath will make you feel like you’re floating on a cloud. Lavish, oil-infused bath foams offer skin-softening properties too – but if you don’t have any in the cupboard to hand, normal bubble bath will do the trick just as well.
MAGIC LOTIONS Prolong that post-bath Zen by lathering up with a body lotion – particularly important if you’re partial to a piping hot soak that can leave your skin dry Gourmand scents, like vanilla and tonka bean, are real mood-boosters, while ingredients like shea butter and argan oil will soften and restore moisture.
Buy it now It’s a match made in technicolor heaven: Clinique has teamed up with Crayola to bring you 10 lip balm Chubby Sticks in crayonbright shades, like Mango Tango and Mauvelous. Available in full size, or a box of eight adorable minis, that evokes the childhood joy of opening a fresh pack of crayons. Clinique Crayola Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm in Razzmatazz, $17, www.clinique.com
“The two months I took Beauty Beneath - a supplement containing ‘an expert blend of phytonutrients’ including Lycopene, vitamins C and E, plus Biotin, Marine Collagen and Omegas 3 and 6, which promises to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - were the perfect testing conditions: First there was the gloomy weather, and I was going through two very stressful life changes – buying a new house and changing jobs. Usually, these things would really ‘show’ on my face, yet this time, they didn’t seem to affect my skin. I took the two capsules a day, as instructed, and even after several sleepless nights, there were no new wrinkles around my eyes, and the ones I did have seemed to reduce in appearance. There was also a marked improvement in the fine lines around my face overall. My skin felt super-smooth and soft too, and apart from a few spots around my chin, my complexion was very clear. Beauty Beneath, $32.99 for 60 capsules, www.walgreens.com
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– Heading out of Los Angeles to explore the rest of the world – i mage : A NTA R C TI C A – F R E E ZIN G TI M E AT T H E E ND O F T H E E A R T H
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travel The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida is Now Open THE ART OF THE BRICK: DC SUPER HEROES at South Bank, London From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1930, The Surf Club in Miami has hosted history. It is an institution whose reputation looms large in the imagination of so many more people than can ever have visited it, let alone been members. On this same 9-acre (3.6 hectare) stretch of oceanfront in Surfside, Florida, located in the northern beaches of Miami, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club today comprises 77 guest rooms, a selection of hotel residences, Le Sirenuse Restaurant and Champagne Bar, three pools, a pristine beach, and Spa and Wellness Center. “The Surf Club’s success has always been determined by quality, passion and relaxed precision and that remains our priority today; being intuitive, exceeding our guests’ every expectation and creating memories that will last a lifetime,” says General Manager Reed Kandalaft.
The Surf Club Yesterday The Mediterranean Revival building and beachside cabanas that made up The Surf Club were designed by Russell T. Pancoast. They formed elegant backdrops that would frame the beach and sea, and cradle the crowd from the outside world at the same time. It quickly became a magnet for members that crossed industry, culture and class. It was a home away from home for people who shared provenance, privilege and a preference for pleasure. 7 0 M AY 2 0 1 7
The Surf Club Today The new Surf Club is an extended embodiment of its original values at a greater scale. Nadim Ashi, the founder of Fort Partners who today owns The Surf Club, explains his mission to preserve, respect and enhance the original spirit: “We have selected the best of what everyone can do and we have pushed them to give us their best,” Ashi explains. “We haven’t let go of anything less than excellence. We believe that if you create something unique it will last. We have not created The Surf Club, but we have a commitment to ensure that what we are doing has integrity, culture and quality at its heart. It needs to be alive and loved.” Some of today’s greatest creative minds were commissioned to write the next chapter of The Surf Club’s story. Pritzker-prize winning architect Richard Meier has designed three buildings that frame and flank the original clubhouse. They are an exercise in discrete classical modernism, simultaneously reflecting and disappearing into the changing sky, the beach and the sea. Parisian interior architect Joseph Dirand has been tasked with Situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean in the northern beaches of Miami, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida is minutes from prestigious Bal Harbour shopping and the nightlife of South Beach and Miami. www.fourseasons.com
World’s Largest LEGO® Exhibition inspired by Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman Artist Nathan Sawaya presents more than 120 works of art, created with more than 2 million LEGO bricks. The contemporary art exhibition is shown in an exclusively built space on London’s South Bank. Together with Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, the well-known and celebrated artist has created the world’s largest collection of artwork inspired by DC’s Justice League, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, alongside DC Super-Villains the Joker, Harley Quinn and more. Through a series of immersive galleries, THE ART OF THE BRICK: DC SUPER HEROES showcases Sawaya’s interpretations on characters, vehicles, environments and themes found throughout DC Super Heroes mythology including transformation and reinvention, strength and weakness, as well as good vs. evil. Until 4 September 2017. London’s South Bank, Doon Street Car Park, Upper Ground, London SE1 2PP.
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei And Dior Present J’adore In Joy Afternoon Tea
Getting their property back At Notre-Dame-des-Landes, a new airport is planned to replace the existing Nantes airport. The battle has been going on for years. Five years after the French state expropriated a large area of land for the airport, there has been no start to the project. Therefore under the French system, those who have lost ownership of their land can apply to get it back. Around 30 people affected are now submitting the necessary legal papers to get their land, farmland and buildings back, to the court in Saint-Nazaire. These people have not used the money, and they don’t want it. They want ownership of their land and property back. The French system did not anticipate, in the law relating to expropriation, that any scheme would have delays for as long as five years.
Following last year’s success, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is collaborating with prestigious French perfumer, Dior, to hold another aromatic afternoon tea for guests. The J’adore In Joy Afternoon Tea will be available at Café Un Deux Trois until14 May. Inspired by the alluring scent of the perfume, J’adore In Joy, French Executive Pastry Chef, Gregory Doyen, has specially handcrafted a beautiful array of delicious pastries for the afternoon tea. All guests ordering the tea will receive an exclusive gift set from the perfumer, which includes a miniature of J’adore In Joy, making this afternoon out doubly pleasurable, a sensual treat for both taste and smell. www.mandarinoriental.com
“French Executive Pastry Chef, Gregory Doyen, has specially handcrafted a beautiful array of delicious pastries for the afternoon tea”
Hilton Opening in Russia Hilton recently announced the opening of Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum, marking the debut of Hilton Hotels & Resorts in the northwest region of the Russian Federation. The new-build hotel is part of the ExpoForum Complex, which attracts more than 400 events per year including conferences, corporate functions, shows and sporting events. The opening of Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum strengthens Hilton’s offering in the city, as it joins sister hotel, Hampton by Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum. www.hilton.com
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Walking Dogs PursE, $8.97, WWW.HARRODS.COM
Classic Nylon Stevie Baby Bag, kate spade new york, $266.66, www.macys.com
New terminal and operator Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport will soon have a new operator after the government’s decision to award the Canadian Commercial Corporation and their sub-contractor, Aecon, the concession to finance, construct and operate its planned new passenger terminal. Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited (Skyport), a special purpose company formed and initially wholly-owned by Aecon Concessions, will take over the airport’s operations, maintenance and commercial functions, and manage and co-ordinate the overall delivery of the redevelopment project over a 30-year concession term. The new $274 million terminal is the key project of the gateway’s Airport Redevelopment Project (Bermuda Airport Project). Commercially, the project is being delivered under a Public-Private Partnership (P3) business model with Aecon, as the private sector partner, responsible for the project’s development, financing and longterm operation and maintenance. M AY 2 0 1 7 7 1
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Freezing time at the end of the earth words: Sarah Marshall
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t a time when economies thrive on arms industries and hopeless wars wage over resources, it’s refreshing to be in a place that belongs to no one. The world’s seventh continent, a frozen desert loaded with hostile superlatives, has no army, no government and no land up for plunder. Holding our planet in the palm of its icy hand, Antarctica influences climate and weather patterns worldwide. Clearly, there’s no question who’s boss. But attempts are underway to tame the wild beast – or at least make it more accessible. One Ocean Expeditions are one of a handful of operators offering tourists the option to fly into King George Island, a research base 120km off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, thus avoiding a two-day voyage across the tempestuous Drake Passage. Weather permitting, it’s a breeze – although that doesn’t mean our 11-night voyage will be a leisurely, diluted affair. Getting off the beaten track sounds like a tautology in a place as remote as Antarctica, but the truth is - wilderness is getting busier. IAATO, the body monitoring tourism in Antarctica, estimates 43,885 tourists for the 2016/17 season, a 12% rise on last year. Currently, 52 vessels operate, although that number too is set to increase. Their reports also suggest that of the 180 authorised landing sites available, 25 are significantly more popular. Our aim is to explore the western side of the Peninsula, tackling the unpredictable Weddell Sea, where fewer vessels go. To ease ourselves into the adventure, we first skirt the eastern edge of the continent, following a classic route. “Would you like to go to paradise?” asks our expedition leader, Aaron, rhetorically, as we enter the appropriately named bay. Snow-wrapped mountain peaks ripple in the wake of our zodiac boat, as we slice through perfect reflections, where ice floes play the role of clouds floating in a cerulean sky. Beneath a beaming sun, frozen sculptures melt like candle wax until gossamer smooth, and glistening slopes framing the inlet are a swirl of kaleidoscopic refractions. For the past few weeks, this ‘Antarctic Riviera’ has been drenched in sunshine; a pattern consistent with the last decade, according to one naturalist on board. Perhaps it’s too crude a deduction to interpret it as climate change, but there are signs to suggest disturbed equilibrium. Long chains of salps (peashaped organisms encased in a gelatinous body) ribbon below the surface; their presence indicates a rise in water temperature and dictates a crash in the population of krill - the bedrock of all marine life. All, it would seem, is not well in paradise. For now, though, there’s still a sufficient supply of the 5cm semi-transparent crustaceans to feed 7 4 M AY 2 0 1 7
“Would you like to go to paradise?” asks our expedition leader, Aaron, rhetorically, as we enter the appropriately named bay”
“The Drake is a rite of passage; experiencing it is fundamental to appreciating wilderness at the end of the earth” creatures 320 times their size. Weaving between our zodiacs and trails of brash ice in the inky black waters of Orne Harbour, humpbacks lunge feed at such close proximity, I gulp and gag at blasts of their fishy, putrid breath. Arcing above us on the Antarctic continent proper, a ridgeline of slate spires knife the sky, top tier housing for a colony of rock scrambling chinstrap penguins. Reaching them requires a steep, sweaty climb, although thick snow stymies my ascent. Metres away, my calf-high companions make it look effortlessly easy as they waddle purposefully along hewn out ‘penguin highways’, returning from a fishing trip, to feed their newborn chicks. Yet, eking out an existence in this mercurial environment is thwarted with rigours. Nowhere is this desolation more felt than at Deception Island, the caldera of an active volcano in the South Shetland Island archipelago, at the tip of the Peninsula. The last eruption occurred in 1970, at Telefon Bay, where a steep-sided valley rips through the color-drained basalt landscape, stained white with zebra stripes of ice. A listless crabeater seal languishes at the bottom, the only sign of any recent life. Some distance from the water, his unfortunate presence leaves us baffled, and as rage-swollen black clouds belligerently hurl spears of hail in our direction, we retreat to avoid a similar fate. It’s rare to see any other vessels on a polar voyage, so meticulously orchestrated are the itineraries, but icebergs currently choking the Lemaire Channel, further south, mean many are navigating the same waters. To avoid them, our expedition leader selects some atypical landing sites. Carrying less than 100 passengers, our ship, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, has access to places off limits to bigger liners; and an experienced crew can navigate zodiacs into landing spots others wouldn’t dare attempt. Shallow depths and submerged boulders challenge our entry into the astounding Gourdin Island, where 14,000 pairs of Disney-eyed Adelie penguins nest alongside several hundred gentoos on scree slopes slipping into turquoise, Maldiviankissed waters. It’s January, and most chicks are newborn; some eggs are yet to hatch. Attentive parents corkscrew their necks before dexterously performing a nest changeover, and hungry youngsters guzzle drools of regurgitated krill. I’m especially taken by the pear-shaped gentoo
babies, dragging their bellies along the ground like freeloaders ruined by a bottomless buffet. Comedy capers unfold all around. All penguins have an insatiable instinct to steal stones, always striving for nest-building perfection, but one kleptomaniac hasn’t quite got the idea; repeatedly picking up nothing, he carries it from one place to another, creating an ever-increasing empty pile. Our voyage, incorporating a visit to the Falkland Islands, offers a chance to see seven species of penguin - but one type was always going to be an outside bet. A colony of emperors lives south of Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea, but impenetrable ice scuppers our hopes of the exploring the Peninsula’s tricky west coast. Instead, we drift through the Antarctic Sound, passing a graveyard of sky-scraping tabular icebergs in solemn procession as they gradually turn and tumble, becoming part of the swelling ocean once again. Reaching the Falklands requires skirting the Drake Passage for a day or two, although our solid Russian research vessel can easily handle boisterous waves. But I enjoy every sharp lick of the ocean’s fury. More than a body of water, the Drake is a rite of passage; experiencing it is fundamental to appreciating wilderness at the end of the earth. In the Falklands, amid tussocks, honeysuckle and lupins, we encounter more avian beauties, our eyes torn between sea and sky. Squabbling rockhopper penguins pelt through the surf at New Island, while graceful black-browed albatross swoosh from clifftop runways, balancing on blustering winds with sangfroid. On West Point, these unlikely neighbors carry out parenting duties, and at Saunders Island, on hillsides raped by over-grazing, predatory caracaras rip young Magellanic penguins from their burrows. It’s a sad loss, but one which won’t dent the population. According to members of American science and educational foundation Oceanites, who have been conducting a penguin census during our voyage, we’ve clocked up a whopping 1,208,664 birds. But not one single emperor. Next time. Besides, in a shrinking world, it’s reassuring to know some doors remain closed. We’ll just have to wonder and imagine what greatness lies beyond. Sarah Marshall (Press Association) was a guest of One Ocean Expeditions (www.oneoceanexpeditions.com) M AY 2 0 1 7 7 5
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garden to table at Four Seasons Resort Lanai
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arden to table comes to life in just a few steps at Four Seasons Resort Lanai with the debut of the Mailbu Farm Harvest Garden. Located minutes from the restaurant, which overlooks the beautiful Hulopoe Bay, the garden provides Malibu Farm with fresh and locally sourced ingredients found in a variety of delicious menu items. The Lanai outpost of Los Angeles’ Malibu Farm, a favourite of local residents, surfers and A-list celebrities alike, features lunch and pupus daily, with restaurant favourites as well as island-inspired dishes. The garden is bursting with tomatoes, cucumbers, swiss chard, zucchini, bell peppers, radishes and a number of herbs. Look for butternut squash, hot chilli peppers and malabar spinach to round out the vegetables while edible flowers are all in a row to compliment salads and soups. On the fruit side, tropical delights such as dwarf papaya, dragon fruit, lilikoi and pineapple lend bursts of flavour. Sample items from Chef Ernest Lopez including vegan chop salad, grilled local fish and vegan coconut curry. Guests can visit the Malibu Farm Harvest Garden on a complimentary guided tour of the Resort’s Hawaiian Botanical Gardens offered weekly. NOBU LANAI introduces a new Garden Osusume, or “Chef Recommends” menu featuring vegetarian and plant-based hot and cold dishes. Featured items include heart of palm with kiawe smoked jalapeno emulsion, arugula truffle dry miso, roasted beet dry miso with yuzu tofu creme, cold somen noodle with cucumber and heirloom tomatoes, hearts of palm with peperoncino and vegetable house cut roll or negiri from the Sushi Bar.
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“Guests can visit the Malibu Farm Harvest Garden on a complimentary guided tour of the Resort’s Hawaiian Botanical Gardens offered weekly”
NOBU LANAI, located at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, offers fresh-from-a-local-farm flavours on its unique and innovative menu. Executive Chef Marlowe Lawenko sources a wide variety of herbs and vegetables on Lanai including baby lettuce, tomatoes, squash, scallions, watermelon radish, red beets, carrots, green beans, asparagus and cilantro. Ingredients particularly relevant to the menu at NOBU include daikon, Japanese eggplant, edamame, shishito peppers, cucumber flowers and even sesame in such dishes as lobster salad with spicy lemon dressing and bigeye tuna sashimi salad with Matsuhisa dressing. www.fourseasons.com
“Executive Chef Marlowe Lawenko sources a wide variety of herbs and vegetables on Lanai�
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“The Gold Coast is made up of 57km of honey-colored, surf-soaked beaches, 66km south of Brisbane in Queensland, eastern Australia”
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n the searing heat of Australia’s Gold Coast, I’m attending the unveiling of the 2018 Commonwealth Games baton. Taking place in a hotel auditorium in Broadbeach, a small district just south of Surfers Paradise, up on stage, local kids in fluorescent hot pants perform high kicks and back flips, as a giant, bright blue koala - the mascot of the Games dances among them. The baton began its journey from Buckingham Palace in November, through the nations and territories of the Commonwealth. It carries a message from the Queen, inscribed on paper made from Australian spinifex grass. 288 days and 230,000km later, it’ll be back on the Gold Coast for the start of the 2018 Games. The baton is a sleek, narrow loop, made from the region’s native macadamia wood found on its mountains, and reclaimed plastic gathered from its shores. There’s a strip of reflective stainless steel, said to evoke the coast’s iconic skyscrapers, and flashing LED lights, to symbolise the energy (certainly evident in all those high kicks) of the people who call the region home. The Gold Coast is made up of 57km of honeycolored, surf-soaked beaches, 66km south of Brisbane in Queensland, eastern Australia. It stretches from Main Beach in the north (close to numerous theme parks including Dreamworld and Movie World) to the laidback sands of Coolangatta in the south. The undisputed “capital” is Surfers Paradise, where shops sell sexy bikinis and branded board shorts, suntanned locals merge with sunburnt tourists, and bars offer countless cocktails and dancing ‘til dawn. I stay directly south, in the quieter, chic suburb of Broadbeach, where the sand is so clean, I can’t help wondering if the baton’s architects had found it a struggle sourcing enough plastic for their ecofriendly design. M AY 2 0 1 7 7 9
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Each morning, I sit on my balcony and watch the Pacific Ocean pound the shore. But while the coast is known for surfing, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the water, too. 10 kilometres north of Broadbeach (just off Marine Parade, Labrador) is The Broadwater, an area of ocean protected by islands, where Steve from Australian Kayak Adventures runs paddling tours. We set off from a slip of beach next to a small lagoon. Within minutes, a bottlenose dolphin arches out of the sea in front of us. As the sun glints off distant skyscrapers, we haul our kayaks onto South Stradbroke Island, the other side of the water, and pad through dunes covered with creeping spinifex grass to the beach on the far side. South Stradbroke, or Straddie, as it’s called by locals, is a favourite haunt of surfers. It’s also home to the swamp wallaby, which has black face markings that resemble a mask. The animal has lived in isolation here for so long that it’s developed a unique ginger-colored belly and white-tipped tail. We find some tracks: two-pronged prints and a sandy swish made by a tail, but fail to spot any.
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“The Gold Coast, however, isn’t just coastline. Beyond the shore is what locals call “the green behind the gold””
Back at the lagoon, pelicans are swooping in from the sea as if they’d received some avian text alert. As it nears one o’clock, around 60 of them gather on the shore. They’ve come for their weekend pop-up restaurant, provided by staff at the local fish market. The birds put on quite a show, snapping up titbits with their enormously long bills. The Gold Coast, however, isn’t just coastline. Beyond the shore is what locals call “the green behind the gold” - the region’s hinterland, defined by the Scenic Rim, an area surrounded by volcanic mountains. From just outside Canungra, a rural township 25km inland from Surfers Paradise, I take in the forests and farmland from the sky. It’s just after dawn, and Ben from Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, is gradually turning our balloon eastwards, so we can see sunrise. He points out Tamborine Mountain, a 500m-high plateau formed by eruptions 22 million years ago. The rich soil is ideal for growing avocado, kiwi and macadamia nuts.
We float gracefully over the countryside and land so smoothly, I’m not even aware we’ve hit the ground. A barefoot local farmer in his seventies, bumps across the field on his quad bike to greet us. “Thought you were going to crash into the hedge!” he shouts, as two yelping sheepdogs run round him. “He says that every time,” Ben says, as I help him fold the mighty balloon away. I stay at O’Reilly’s, a guest house in the heart of Lamington National Park. Owned by the family since the 1920s, it was built before the rainforest was declared a national treasure. My rustic room, overlooking the mountains, has black and white pictures of the O’Reilly boys on horseback. Scatter cushions depict the Bowerbird which Sir David Attenborough came to film here. I venture on bushwalks, wobble along the Treetop Boardwalk (a rope and plank suspension bridge) and climb a 30m fig tree-cum-observation deck for views of the canopy. One of the guides, Luke, invites me to look for glow worms. I join him and a Chinese tour group and stumble into the night. The glow worms we’re looking for are actually the larvae of the fungus gnat. They give off light to trap insects in sticky threads which they trail from rocks beside the creek. My companions and I have no common language, but when we reach the riverbank, we share a sense of awe. It’s as if we’ve stumbled across a huge display of twinkling, fairy lights. It reminds me of the Gold Coast’s flashing baton. Although the tiny grubs can’t match its colors, they are easily the region’s spectacular, and completely natural, alternative. Karen Bowerman (Press Association) was a guest of the tourist board. For information on the Gold Coast, visit www.visitgoldcoast.com and for Queensland, www.queensland.com. For more information on the 2018 Commonwealth Games, visit www.gc2018.com M AY 2 0 1 7 8 1
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In with the old and new words: Gabrielle Fagan, Press Association
fresh,” enthuses interiors stylist Emily Chalmers. Her new book, Modern Vintage Style, opens the door to homes where owners have embraced this approach, to create inspiring fun, quirky and personality-filled settings. It’s guaranteed to appeal to those bored with the bland, who don’t want to slavishly follow trends and prefer to march to their own decor tune. As Chalmers promises: “There are no style diktats, no ‘this must go with that’ rules. This approach is all about trusting your instincts and taste, and using your imagination to seek out the right items for your own personal blend of contemporary and modern.” Even better, the style won’t break your budget, as many vintage pieces cost next to nothing and can be found in flea markets, jumble sales, car boot sales, secondhand shops or church fairs. “When you find them, it’s like winning the style lottery,” says Chalmers. “It also feels so right for now, tapping into the zeitgeist for reusing, recycling and repurposing. More than ever, we’re conscious that instead of constantly buying new things, we must look after and recycle the old. The bonus is those pieces of yesteryear are made with care and craftsmanship.”
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ave you ever longed to follow your heart in your home and create a space that truly reflects your taste? If so, there’s a fresh, new decor cocktail, which allows you to mix individual old and new ingredients, and could be just the ticket for shaking up rooms. “I love that modern vintage look that doesn’t come from a catalogue. Without a little vintage, sleek modern interiors can seem soulless. And without a modern context, vintage pieces seem fusty and staid. Yet when they come together for this style, interiors become completely
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“Nothing has to match because your own taste will bind everything together. Discard all the ‘rules’ except one - contrast,” advises the stylist and author, who has six previous books under her belt. “When you choose a modern piece, think vintage, and whenever you’re going too traditional, it’s time to inject a touch of the contemporary. That way, you’ll strike a balance and introduce wit, flair and personality into your home.” Contrast your decorating style with your furniture to promote that old-and-new atmosphere, she says, so distressed ragrolled walls could be the perfect foil for streamlined modern furniture, or juxtapose Sixties graphic wallpaper with pieces such as antique wooden chests. The homes I visited for the book have been a labour of love. The owners have let their interiors
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unfold around their passions, embracing the kitsch, the quirky and the eccentric to conjure unique and unforgettable spaces.”
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Follow Chalmers’ tips for creating your own old-meets-new interiors:
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“Replace a fusty floral seat cover with one in a bold color or a striking pattern”
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• Cabinet clever: Source old-fashioned cabinets from local salvage or junkyards, or give existing modern cabinets a twist by decorating doors with antique tiles or vintage wallpaper and adding glass or china handles. Alternatively, remove cupboard doors altogether for an open retro look and dress with chintz fabric curtains to conceal contents. • Furniture fixes. Pieces which share a design ethic can help bring visual harmony; mid-century modern connects well with minimalist Japanese, while modern country furniture sits well with antiques. A Sixties graphic throw, a piece of old lace, or a crocheted blanket can give a modern high street couch an injection of vintage. • Sleeping style: Scour second-hand shops for hand-woven linens, hand-stitched quilts or old paisley duvets for a bed dressed vintage style. Use empty barrels, ornate chairs, small drawer units or a collection of old suitcases as quirky bedside tables. • Ring the changes: If you like a piece but it’s not quite right, consider ‘style surgery’. Replace a fusty floral seat cover with one in a bold color or a striking pattern. An item with chipped paint, worn corners or in an outdated finish can be quickly reinvented with a coat of brightly colored paint. • Let it breathe: If you find a vintage roll-top desk, an old sewing machine or an exquisite Chinese wardrobe or another treasure, let those pieces stand alone and enjoy the limelight, rather than cluttering them with accessories. They’ll be particularly eyecatching placed in formerly redundant corners, like stair landings or hallways. • Fabric-wise: Retro-istas in the know refer to ‘vintage’ as the period between 1920 and 1980, while post-1980 fabrics are deemed modern. Old beads, pom poms, ribbons or sequins sewn onto favourite cushions or curtains will add flair to modern fabrics. Vintage quilts, particularly old hand-sewn crib quilts, make stunning wall art or curtains. • Paint the past: Reflect an era in wall color. The Fifties were all about soft pastels (such as baby pink, apple green, sky blue); the Sixties went psychedelic (hot pink, deep turquoise, dark purple); and the Seventies became all warm and neutral (olive green, burnt orange and fresh mustard). A classic pairing, like white and blue, is timeless, while monochrome evokes a mid-century yet modern look. • Pay and display: Indulge a passion for collecting whatever takes your fancy, from kitsch creatures to zany toys and hip art, and make a display of finds. Modern Vintage Style by Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan, photography by Debi Treloar, $29.99. www.amazon.com
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ow is the perfect time to switch on to the power of lighting and illuminate rooms with everything, from new effects to simple bulbs which shine a spotlight on a feature, or even change a mood. “Lighting really matters in a home and can literally transform it,” promises George Clarke, architect. “I’ve seen great buildings ruined by bad lighting schemes, and great lighting improve bad buildings. What’s fantastic these days, is that there are affordable, effective ways of personally tailoring lighting schemes, using technology like smart phones and tablets, which a decade ago, would have costs thousands.” Clarke, who’s currently working with Philips lighting, believes good lighting doesn’t just have a visual effect, but can also help improve our wellbeing. “Artificial light can now mimic natural light and light systems can be programmed to suit our body rhythms. Replicating a soothing sunset glow in the evening can help people relax and encourage relaxation and sleep, while gradually increasing light levels in the morning to mimic sunrise can encourage us to wake in a more gentle fashion. Lights conjuring the effect of natural sunlight indoors may offset the negative effect of a grey day outside. There’s almost no limit to what can be achieved.”
LIGHT BULB MOMENTS Clarke gives his guide to LED lighting... “In general, people are scared by lighting and confused by all the terminology. That’s a real shame because LED lighting is so versatile these days. For instance, there’s a misconception that it’s a cold light, but the key to success is selecting the right color temperature of the bulb, which is measured in a unit called a kelvin (k),” he explains. “Bulbs with higher kelvin value create a cooler, crisp white light (4000k) which are suitable for practical areas, like a kitchen or bathroom, while those with a lower kelvin value (3000k) produce a warmer white light more 9 0 M AY 2 0 1 7
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appropriate for living rooms. “If you want to easily change the ambience, there are innovations like a Philips Scene Switch LED light bulb ($30.99 for 4, Amazon) which allows you to use your light switch to flick between three different light levels, from bright to natural to a soft warm light. This bulb can be used on an existing light (simply using your normal light switch to change between settings) and removes the need for a dimmer.”
LIGHT TOUCH “A common mistake people make is only having light coming from one source - for instance, simply having a ceiling light. In reality, good lighting is achieved by creating different layers of light which conjure variation, texture and atmosphere,” says Clarke. “Clever accent lighting - wall sconces, floodlights, recessed lights or track lighting - can dramatically change a space and highlight key areas or architectural features. Even just hanging an adjustable pendant light over a dining table will define the space and make it feel more intimate. “Colored lighting is also a fantastic way to add a ‘wow’ factor, especially if the light source is hidden. Use colored light strips above kitchen units, but, to get the maximum effect, keep the background a neutral white as a contrast.”
TRICK OF THE LIGHT “Lighting should be flexible, so you can zone different areas and alter light levels to change mood, atmosphere or focus it to better suit a specific activity,” says Clarke. “A good scheme allows you to instantly reinvent a space - or, in increasingly popular open-plan living rooms, the areas within the space - without having to change a room’s overall layout. “There are so many ways to draw the eye. Bare bulbs are very much on-trend, as are metallic finishes and sculptural shapes. Table lights are a really good way to partition areas in a room, so a light on a side table behind a couch will create a visual break in an open plan room. “Do bear in mind colors and surfaces reflect and absorb light in different ways. Shiny materials like satin, silk and metal bounce light around a room, whereas darker, denser materials, such as wool and velvet, soak up light.”
Philips Scene Switch LED bulb, $30.99 for 4, available from Amazon
“A common mistake people make is only having light coming from one source”
Gabrielle Fagan writes for Press Association
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AIRE SANTA MONICA: ELEVATING ARCHITECTURAL SOPHISTICATION IN THE BEACH CITY Fresh interiors with ample outdoor living space create a vibrant new aesthetic and allow for spirited living in one of Southern California’s most desirable oceanfront cities
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alisades, a Los Angeles-based real estate firm known for innovative design that enhance the built environment, announces its latest residential project, AIRE Santa Monica. Purposefully designed for its beach-centric location with a focus on architectural expressions of light and space, the boutique collection of residences effortlessly connects indoor and outdoor living while creating an inviting sense of community. “Our team set out to design a residence that speaks to the future of Santa Monica by embracing the city’s relaxed, contemporary lifestyle and creating connections to nature and the surrounding neighborhood,” said Ken Simpson, Vice President of Palisades. “AIRE is designed specifically for its location. We are looking forward to encouraging
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residents to go out and explore the cultural, dining and entertainment perks of this unique neighborhood.” AIRE comprises three residential buildings that are centered around a spacious, open-air courtyard with casual lounging areas, peaceful water features and a green living wall. Among the 19 purposeful residences on offer, AIRE features a courtyard level
“Each home showcases gallerylike interiors which accentuate height and space” of nine single-story garden flats with two bedrooms, two bathrooms; nine, two-level townhomes with three bedrooms, three bathrooms; and one garden townhome with three bedrooms, four bathrooms across three levels. Each residence boasts generous outdoor living spaces ranging up to 800 square feet, a rare offering in the Santa Monica condominium market. All townhome residences enjoy splitrooftop decks with breathtaking views. Featuring architecture by award-winning JFAK Architects, each home showcases gallery-like interiors which accentuate height and space. Large glass sliders, double-height ceilings and clerestory windows add dimension and welcome in the coastal light and climate. Open-concept floor plans incorporate chef-caliber Viking Professional kitchens, German-
made Leicht cabinetry and wide-plank French white oak flooring. Each residence is pre-wired and ready for the latest smart home solutions. Sustainability is emphasized with the use of drought-tolerant landscaping, recycled materials, and energy efficient design to maximize natural light and ventilation. The result is quintessential Santa Monica design and a fresh canvas for the modern lifestyle. AIRE is located in one of Southern California’s most desirable beachfront cities. Residents can take advantage of their proximity to popular shopping and entertainment destinations, including Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue, and top-rated schools, such as Crossroads and Santa Monica College, all just a short walk or bike ride away. Palisades is collaborating with PUBLIC Bikes to provide custom European-inspired bicycles for homeowners to enjoy the bike-friendly neighborhood. Santa Monica is also now home to three new stops on the recently completed Expo light rail that connects to Downtown Los Angeles and the popular Breeze bike share program. AIRE will feature designated storage space for Santa Monica essentials, including surfboards and bicycles, a bike room where residents can tune up their bikes, and will offer subterranean parking with side-byside spaces parking for residents and guests. AIRE is located at 1433 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Prices start at $900,000. For more information, visit www.airesantamonica.com.
Featuring architecture by awardwinning JFAK Architects, each home showcases gallery-like interiors which accentuate height and space. Large glass sliders, double-height ceilings and clerestory windows add dimension and welcome in the coastal light and climate. Open-concept floor plans incorporate chef-caliber Viking Professional kitchens, German-made Leicht cabinetry and wide-plank French white oak flooring. Each residence is pre-wired and ready for the latest smart home solutions. The result is quintessential Santa Monica design and a fresh canvas for the modern lifestyle.
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With a combination of modern and sustainable materials, droughttolerant landscaping, and recycled materials, the outdoor living space has been designed to be as naturally sustainable as possible.
Developer: Palisades
Palisades is changing the discourse on development in Los Angeles with world-class perspective, local expertise and a passion for craftsmanship. The firm creates high-design built environments in collaboration with notable designers, trusted partners and an engaged community. Palisades prides itself on its original, design-led approach to crafting the Los Angeles cityscape into an insightful and sustainable model of successful urban living. Palisades is built on a foundation of entrepreneurial professionals with breadth of experience and a drive for challenging the status quo. Quality and excellence imbue every facet of their organization from design, development and construction to capital and asset management. Palisades is a young company on a trajectory to exemplify the new standard in design-driven development and place-making with a team that finds passion in this mission every day. Palisades is based in Los Angeles with offices in West Los Angeles and DTLA.
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi List Santa Barbara Villa for $45 million Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. exclusively retained to sell romantic 1930s estate
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eloved stand-up comedian, television host, bestselling author, and Emmywinning actress Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Australian–American actress Portia de Rossi, have listed their storied Santa Barbara villa for sale with Suzanne Perkins of luxury real estate brokerage Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. for $45 million. Prominently featured in Ellen’s 2015 book Home and known as ‘The Villa,’ the estate dates to the 1930s when celebrated architect Wallace Frost, having recently returned from living in Italy, built the two-story residence for himself, emulating the classical style of 17th-century Italian villas with great accuracy. Decades later, acclaimed architectural designer John Saladino fell in love with its “mix of grandeur and modesty” and commenced a five-year meticulous restoration of the property for his personal use.
“Acclaimed architectural designer John Saladino fell in love with its “mix of grandeur and modesty”” Ellen and Portia purchased the The Villa in 2013 and expanded the estate through the acquisition of two adjacent properties, which now totals 16.88 acres. They spared no expense in modernizing the historic property for a relaxed California lifestyle. A dramatic indoor-outdoor entertaining pavilion known as Jordan Hall was built from stone excavated on-site and hand-made iron windows. The couple also added a lap pool, sunken championship tennis court and installed state-of-the-art irrigation, mechanical, electronic and security systems. The secluded estate, secured by 18th-century Spanish gates off a private road, offers expansive views of the ocean, harbor, and mountains from nearly every vantage point.
IN ELLEN’S WORDS “The house is always surprising. It reveals itself to you in new ways every day. It’s not overly manicured or tidy. It’s not overly precious or perfect. And it’s a home that manages to be both spacious and cozy at once.” – Ellen DeGeneres “The surrounding gardens and olive trees are almost as wonderful as the interior. The house truly feels like it was built out of the landscape, rather than plopped on a plot. It feels ancient, like it’s been there forever. Like that hill was never without the house. This is a home that honors nature, and I love that.” – Ellen DeGeneres “If you think of your home as a canvas – regardless of its style of architecture – you can put anything on it. I tend to keep painting the painting until it’s so done, there’s nothing left to do. That’s when I sell the canvas and buy a new one.” – Ellen DeGeneres
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ACCOMMODATION Santa Barbara is often referred to as ‘the American Riviera’ for its similarity to Europe’s famed region. The Villa similarly brings touches of the Old World to the New World across its many features.
Main Villa 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, 9 fireplaces, 800-square-foot living room, formal dining room, modern kitchen, media room, multiple libraries and reading areas, guest annex, Roman swimming pool, elevated stone terraces, fountains, and exquisite gardens
Jordan Hall Indoor-outdoor entertaining pavilion with great room, porch, sun room, dining room, kitchen, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and dining terrace, infinity swimming pool, sunken tennis court, and spa bathroom with Japanese soaking tub
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Grounds Strewn with stalwart olive and eucalyptus trees, aromatic plantings, charming fountains, colorful gardens, and eye-catching sculpture including a Roman column dating from 200 B.C.
Unique materials Classic barrel-tiled roof, terra-cotta surfaces, wide wood flooring planks, rustic exposed ceiling beams, eighteenth-century Italian tiles, vintage light fixtures, and sturdy walls of locally quarried stone
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THE PROPERTY In the hills of Santa Barbara, the pure pastoral ambience of the Tuscan countryside pervades this elegant stone villa, with its gentle light, rugged stone and wood and reverence for the natural surroundings. Perched on a crest with views of the ocean, harbor, and mountains, the secluded estate was designed and built in the 1930s by celebrated architect Wallace Frost. After living in Italy, Frost created the two-story, residence for himself, emulating the classical style of 17th-century Italian villas and creating an air of Old World romance and refinement. Impeccable attention was paid to every detail: a classic barrel-tiled roof, terracotta surfaces, wide wood flooring planks, rustic exposed ceiling beams, 18th-century Italian tiles, vintage light fixtures, and sturdy walls of locally quarried stone. Highlights include six restful bedrooms, six baths, nine fireplaces, a media room, multiple libraries, a regal living room, a formal dining room, an inviting kitchen with marble-wrapped surfaces and stainless-steel appliances, relaxing stone terraces, and exquisite landscaping. Windows and glass doors admit lovely natural light, opening to encourage an interplay with the outdoors. The aggregate square footage of the main residence with attached guest apartment and Jordan Hall is approximately 11,395.
“Of all the extraordinary homes in Santa Barbara, Ellen and Portia have created a retreat like no other” “The one word that defines The Villa is perfection. Of all the extraordinary homes in Santa Barbara, Ellen and Portia have created a retreat like no other.” – Suzanne Perkins, listing agent, Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. The 16.88-acre grounds, secured by 18th-century Spanish gates and approached by a meandering quarter-mile drive, are strewn with olive and eucalyptus trees, charming fountains, colorful gardens, and eye-catching statuary and sculpture. An idyllic alfresco dining area is tucked beneath striking mature trees, their winding, twisting branches creating cool shade. Beside the alluring Roman-style pool, amid a swath of verdant grass, an antique Italian column creates a dramatic silhouette, most notably at sunset. Recent additions include the spacious, modern entertainment pavilion known as Jordan Hall; a lap swimming pool; and a tennis court. As the land rolls gently downhill, tall trees give way to a sweeping view of the Pacific and the hills beyond. Contact: Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc; Suzanne Perkins, +1 805 895 2138; suzanne.perkins@sothebyshomes.com www.sothebyshomes.com/ Santa-Barbara-Real-Estate/sales/0114121 M AY 2 0 1 7 1 0 3
Rosemary Allison www.CallRosemary.com 805.491.2100 Spectacular Gated Estate with 4 CAR Garage plus Panoramic Views www.6773Aviano.com CALL ROSEMARY 805.479.7653 to see this stunning privately gated residence on approximately an acre features five bedrooms, greeting you with a wrought iron artisan double front doors and two-story grand scrolled wrought iron entry staircase. The open flow of the home beckon you to entertain. The lovely formal living room with expansive windows fireplace and dining rooms overlook lush landscaping and sweeping views of the surrounding mountain vistas. Upon entering the extra large kitchen and breakfast area, one is captured by the gorgeous remodeled space with designer touches. The family room features hardwood flooring, custom fireplace, and French doors leading to outdoor entertaining area with spectacular stone waterfall. Outside entertaining area with built-in barbecue. One guest suite and powder room complete the main level of the home. The spacious master suite with a sitting alcove, fireplace and opens to a private patio. Attached 3 car garage and separate detached single garage. Offered at only $1,499,000.
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Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Santa Rosa Valley sitting on over an acre of land. This home exudes Tuscan warmth from the customized formal living and dining room w/volume ceilings & tile floors, gourmet kitchen granite counters, rich dark cabinetry w/ breakfast room, huge family room with fireplace & large wet bar, hardwood floors, indoor laundry, & dual heating and A/C. Master bedroom with fireplace. There is a large covered pool attached to the home. Car enthusiasts 4 car garage and a concrete driveway to allow potential RV or multiple car parking. The home is surrounded by many fruit trees and landscaping. The property is zoned for horses. One-bedroom downstairs is currently utilized as office. Huge laundry room. CALL/TEXT ROSEMARY @ 805.479.7653 to view this home today. Earning impressive accolades for her breadth of knowledge, ethical
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