Mann About Town June/July 2024

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COVETED PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Kevyn Zeller opens new East Hampton studio

THE LIFE OF AWARD-WINNING ACTOR

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one mann’s opinion

Hi all and welcome to our double issue of Mann About Town.

As we roll into summer, events are in full force and as always, we look forward to attending and showcasing them. In this issue, we have the 10th annual Sam Waxman luncheon that took place in New York City. We are big supporters of the foundation as I attend all the events. The foundation and Mann About Town are both affiliated with Mount Sinai, which is very near and dear to my heart. We look forward to being the sponsor at the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening event.

Speaking of sponsors, we are also sponsoring the upcoming Delivering Good event taking place on June 5th. Delivering Good is an organization in the fashion industry that brings goods to individuals in need to countries all over. I have been involved with this organization for many years with friends Allan Ellinger and Marc Heller. I am also very close to the new President, Matthew Fasciano and wish him the best with his new endeavor.

Quickly coming up is our 30th anniversary of our Mann Charitable Foundation Golf Outing. This year, we are honoring Marc Grossman and Jamie Litvack. Mann Charitable Foundation donates to Alzheimer research, geriatric diseases, Crohn’s and colitis, breast cancer and liver diseases as well as to lymphoma and macular degeneration. I am also involved in many other charities outside the foundation and will continue to do so. We look forward to seeing everyone at the outing this year.

A big thank you to Liza Anderson and her team at Anderson Group Public Relations for the work they do. We worked with them for our cover on Glynn Turman this month and it’s a very interesting story. With Western film and TV on the rise, his acting career and hobbies fit right into the theme.

In our Philanthropy section this month, we showcase the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Educational Foundation. The foundation provides Holocaust learning materials to school programs and we are honored to feature it this month.

We have magazines all over Southampton this summer with back to back events. We are currently in the process of putting together a party this year and we are excited to see everyone there.

“We are not put here on earth to play around. There is work to be done. There are responsibilities to be met. Humanity needs the abilities of every man and woman.”

- Alden Palmer

what’s inside

Out on the Town

Viennese Opera Ball 18

Sam Waxman 10th Annual Luncheon 20

New York Women’s Foundation 22

Luisa Diaz Foundation 24

En Vogue

Beach Babe 28

Multi-Sport Queen 29

Center Stage

Review of “Suffs” 32

On the Upswing

Scentbird 34

Premium travel-size perfume subscription

Beauty & Skincare

‘Blue Label’ Cologne 36 Fragrance for men inspired by aquatic aromas

Peter Thomas Roth 38 Are niacinamide and vitamin C better together?

On the Table

YAO 42

A modern tribute to Cantonese tradition

Heritage 44

Grand bakery, restaurant and pizza bar

On the Cover 50

Glynn Turman

Accomplished Actor on his Career Through the Years

Mann Overboard

Cove Paros 58

Seaside splendor in the Greek Isles

Hotel Joaquin 60

Embrace timeless allure of the Pacific West Coast

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photo courtesy of Perry Ellis International

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Health & Wellness

Coveted Pilates Instructor 66

Kevyn Zeller opens new East Hampton studio

Maui Spa 68

Maui’s newest luxury wellness destination

Mann of the Hour

Ferragamo 72

New collection combining aesthetics and excellence

Wine Lovers

Aphrodise 74

Luxury Greek sparkling rosé

Fashion Spotlight

Met Gala 76

Deconstructing an iconic Met Gala look

Hamptons Living

Sage & Madison 62

Charming and exquisite boutique in Sag Harbor

Philanthropy

Holocaust Foundation 80

Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation

Couture Culture

Art and Adornment 82

Museum of Arts and Design

Behind the Camera

R. Couri Hay 84

Unpack The Met Gala

Window Shopping

Father’s Day Gifts 87

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editor’s letter

Welcome to our double issue! A quick reminder a separate July issue will not be coming out, but no fear, we have great features in this month to hold you over until August.

In other news, we have an exciting cover this month! From hit TV shows and movies, to directing and writing, Glynn Turman has done it all. The award-winning actor was born and raised in New York and made his debut on Broadway at just 12-years-old. From there, Turman launched his career and hasn’t backed down in over 30 years. I hope everyone enjoys learning about his career and values he holds in the industry.

For other exclusive features, we have exquisite boutiques, 5-star resorts, a Hamptons pilates studio and more! Our Wine Lovers showcases Aphrodise, the perfect luxury rosé for the sip of the summer you’ve been looking for.

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Our Window Shopping has gifts for everything and anything you need! Need something more? Inspired by aquatic aromas, ‘Blue Label’ by Original Penguin makes the best scent for a summer cologne.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!

Alex Baumbusch

Photo courtesy of Megan Kate Photography

Viennese Opera Ball 68th Annual Charity Celebration in New York City

The Viennese Opera Ball - the oldest and most prestigious outside of Vienna - held its annual celebration for the 68th year at The Plaza Hotel in New York City with over 400 guests, under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce, and organized by Executive Director, Silvia Frieser and The Event Atelier. The Gala chairs for the evening were Denise Rich and Jean Shafiroff. This gala benefitted the music therapy program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with support from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research and was “A Night inspired by ‘Aida’”, from the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi led under the artistic direction of Daniel Serafin with Austrian conductor, Maestro Vinicius Kattah.

The vice chairs were Peter Thomas Roth and Sylvia Hemingway. Guests of Honor and Top opera stars performed arias from the opera Aida by Verdi including Grammy Award-Winners Leah Crocetto and Lucas Meachem, and acclaimed opera stars Limmie Pulliam, Christian Pursell and Johanna Will.

Notable Attendees included; Denise Rich, Jean Shafiroff, Peter Thomas Roth, Sylvia Hemingway, Sabine Riglos (Honoree and Board member), author and journalist Candace Bushnell (Sex and the City), Deputy Commissioner Kristen Edgreen Kaufman (Mayor’s Office of International Affairs), Stefan Ottrubay (Chairman of the Board, Esterhazy Foundation), Michael Trestl (CCO, Austrian Airlines), Petra Schneebauer (Austrian Ambassador to the United States), Alexander Marschik (Ambassador, Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations), Wolfgang Rosam (Falstaff Magazine) and Angelika Rosam, Elisabeth Muhr and

Karlheinz Muhr (Hallstein Water), Peter Hasslacher (Austrian Trade Commissioner NY), Susanne Keppler-Schlesinger (Austrian Cultural Forum NY), Klaus Panholzer (Schloss Schonbrunn), Austrian painter Pablo Meier-Schomburg, Austrian fashion designer Carolin Sinemus (Madl, Salzburg), Maribel Lieberman, David Hochberg, Elton Ilirjani, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Lady Liliana Cavendish, Patrick McMullan and Luisa Diaz.

The presentation of the debutantes and their escorts at the 68th Annual Ball included; Inuri Abeysekara, Quentin Alain Alexandre, Klavdija Bastl, Marius Bellando, Dennis Borzakov, Evi Burmberger, Piotr Chrzanowski, Albert Frank, Crystalina Xujing Guo, Penrose Hallowell, Rory Hallowell, Daniel Harrich, Clara Regina Heupgen, Karl Horler, Jan Filip Jagielski, Saya Jain, Louisa Klein-Boelting, Tobias Krause, Angelina Kurszyńska, Abigail Patience McClennan, Juliana Paul, Maximilian Rosam, Angela Soto, Lu Sun; beautiful choreography to The Egyptian March by Johann Strauss II was designed for the opening performance of the debutantes and escorts by Vienna Dance School Svabek, headed by Sandra Stockmayer and Roman Svabek.

The annual white tie charity gala honors Austria and America’s cultural and economic ties, uniting two continents, two cities and two centuries in one glamorous evening. It was founded 68 years ago by Austrian immigrants to the United States as a tribute to both their former hometown Vienna and their host city, New York. The gala attracts an international audience that includes diplomats and dignitaries, international corporations and professionals.

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Photos courtesy of PMC / Udo Salters, David Plakke

Honor Guard with Trisha Willis, Lieutenant Colonel John Willis

Elton Ilirjani

Leah Crocetto, Chris Pursell

Miguel Riglos, Sabine Riglos

Silvia Freiser, Jean Shafiroff, Ambassador Petra Schneebeuer, Denise Rich, Sabine Riglos

Daniel Serafin, Silvia Frieser, Lucas Meachem, Leah Crocetto, Christian Pursell, Johanna Will, Vinicius Kattah Katya Tolstova

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 10th Annual Luncheon 2024

The 10th Annual Waxman Luncheon, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), took place in New York City at a new venue, Riverpark. The fundraising event featured a live, thrilling fashion show by legendary designer, Josie Natori, showcasing the Spring 2024 collection. This year’s honoree was Barney Cohen, Managing Director and Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, was recognized for his commitment to supporting collaborative cancer research.

More than 150 guests attended the affair and helped raise nearly $175,000 to support crucial SWCRF initiatives such as the International Network on Aging and Cancer and the Women’s Cancer Research Program.

In addition to the fashion presentation, guests were treated to an exciting live auction and had the opportunity to win a Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Pendant valued at $16,000, donated by Mikimoto.

Waxman Luncheon Chairs included: Chairs Marion N. Waxman, Jani Gerard and Erica Linden-Fineberg; Co-Chairs Dina Koutroumanis, Nancy Litman, Lauren Silvers and Helen Vaysman. The Committee included Karen Giberson, Leena Gurevich, Orital Karelic, Regina Kravitz, Norah Lawlor, Lorri Scott, Jean Shafiroff and Bettina Waxman.

Notable Attendees included: Barney Cohen, Rachelle Cohen, Josie Natori, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Jani Gerard, Kobi Halperin, Helen Vaysman, Ruth Rozenholcabend, Alyssa Klein, Nancy Litman,

Lauren Silvers, Brooke Herman Zarkowsky, Jean Shafiroff, Maria Fishel, Mariebel Lieberman and Ann Liguori.

J.P. Morgan was the Luncheon sponson and in-kind donors included Mikimoto, Natori, Palm Bay International, Neuhaus Chocolates, Kobi Halperin, Arlotta Cashmere, Fendi, Movdo Group, Inc., Sachin & Babi, Jimmy Choo, Jil Sander, Chloé, Carlos Falchi, Maximilian and many more. Flowers provided courtesy of ByRobin Event Design and Management Group.

Since 1976, SWCRF has invested more than $120 million towards collaborative, cross-institutional research, supporting more than 200 investigators around the world.

The SWCRF philosophy of collaboration has led to breakthrough discoveries such as a treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), developed in collaboration with researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Hematology that improved the survival rate to 95% (APL had an 80% fatality rate). Most recently, research funded by SWCRF led to an FDA approved medication shown to reduce lung cancer tumors by up to 50% by targeting the KRAS protein, helped develop an innovative two-drug therapy to better treat brain tumors which are often difficult to target, and studies exploring how aging impacts the spread of ovarian cancer in older patients. Several other studies are in clinical trials.

Photos courtesy of BFA/Rupert Ramsay

Dr. Samuel Waxman, Rachelle Cohen, Marion Waxman, Barney Cohen

Dr. Samuel Waxman

Josie Natori and Models

Jani Gerard, Kobi Halperin

Nancy Litman, Beryl Silver

Josie Natori, Dr. Samuel Waxman

Helen Vaysman, Ruth Rozenholcabend, Alyssa Klein, Nancy Litman, Lauren Silvers, Brooke Herman Zarkowsky

The New York Women’s Foundation 2024

Celebrating Women® Breakfast Honors Leading Change-Makers

This Year’s New York Women’s Foundation Celebrating Women® Breakfast awards honored leading change-making organizations and individuals at a celebration in New York City. Since 1987, The Foundation has invested $125 million in 500+ organizations, creating a vibrant community of grantees, philanthropists, advocates, innovators and change-makers.

The Celebrating Women® Breakfast opened with a rousing performance by Fogo Azul NYC, New York City’s most powerful women, trans and non-binary community drumline. A fitting start for an event that embodies the spirit, strength and resilience of The New York Women’s Foundation’s community and brings together thousands of people from all walks of life together to honor exceptional women leaders whose vision, tenacity and wisdom have transformed our communities and our nation for the better. The event serves as a key fundraiser for the Foundation, whose grantmaking places it at the top of public women’s funds in the United States and in the top two in the world.

The New York Women’s Foundation’s signature event was held at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, paying tribute to these extraordinary honorees and The Foundation’s grantee partners who are advancing innovative and bold solutions to create an equitable and just future for women and families in the New York City metro area and beyond.

The 2024 Celebrating Women® Breakfast recognized Fondation CHANEL with the Vision Award for the organization’s courageous efforts in creating

a world where women and girls are free to shape their own destiny. The following changemakers were awarded with Celebrating Women® Awards: Andrea Arroyo, an award-winning visual artist, New York Liberty, an original WNBA team who embraces its role to elevate and embrace women while building community, Cynthia Nixon, Emmy and Tony award winning actress, activist and theater director, Toshi Reagon, a singer song-writer who knows the power of song to unite and mobilize people for justice, and S. Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director of Equality Now.

The awards were presented by Jacqueline Woodson, MacArthur Fellow and National Book Award-winner for her children’s and adult books, Ana Maria Archilla, immigrant rights, worker justice, LGBTQ rights and women’s rights advocate, and Foundation Board Members Anne Delaney, Helene Banks, Lola C. West and Karen Choi.

The celebration closed with a special performance by New York Liberty’s Timeless Torches, a 40-and-over dance team and their mascot Ellie the Elephant, ending the program on the perfect high note, capturing the inspiration and motivation of the event.

Notable attendees included Fogo Azul NYC, Andrea Arroyo, Cynthia Nixon, Toshi Reagon, S. Mona Sinha, Jacqueline Woodson, Ana Maria Archilla, Anne Delaney, Helene Banks, Lola C. West, Karen Choi, Ana L. Olivieri and Jean Shafiroff.

Adeline Azrack, Helene Banks, Toshi Reagon, Mona Sinha, Andrea Arroyo, Cynthia Nixon, Karen Choi, Ana L. Olivieri

Ana L. Olivieri

Atmosphere

Maribel Lieberman

Karen Choi, Keia Clarke, Clara Wu Tsai, Helene Banks

Cynthia Nixon

Toshi Reagon, Jacqueline Woodson

Luisa Diaz Foundation Celebrates Milestone

10th Anniversary Black Tie MAG Gala at the Plaza Hotel

The Luisa Diaz Foundation celebrated a milestone 10th anniversary black tie MAG gala at The Plaza Hotel. The annual event this year honored a decade of changing lives in communities across America with 2024 focusing on two organizations - Safe Passage Heals and Sanctuary for Families. It was a grand “Celebration of Kindness” attended by important international changemakers from across the globe and underpins the organization’s motto that “kindness is cool.”

The survivors surprised Luisa with a proclamation from the New York State Senate recognizing the work she is doing with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking as well as living up to her overarching theme of “Kindness is Cool” by proclaiming May 15th “Luisa Diaz Day.”

Last year Mayor Adams proclaimed May 18th (the date of the gala) as “Kindness is Cool Day” in NYC forevermore.

An all-star lineup of presenters and performers dedicated the night to honorees and the organizations that are collectively shinning a light on the dangers of human trafficking and sharing support for the fight to help domestic violence survivors. The subjects are often not focused on,

and this event hopes to spread much-needed awareness.

The night started with an introduction from special host Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Runway of Hope show featured the survivors as the focal point of the evening. Pamela Morgan, star of her one-woman Broadway show sang and after dinner the celebrations were put into high gear by singer and DJ Chloe Jane. Eyewitness News Kristin N. Thorne introduced the charities that were beneficiaries of this year’s Gala.

Three Kindness is Cool Awards were given to honorees at the Gala: Peter Thomas Roth Presented by Candace Bushnell, Beatriz Gasca presented by Lynda Lopez and Jovani Fashions presented by Yuliia Faist.

Notable Attendees included: Luisa Diaz Brown, Alan Brown, Peter Thomas Roth, Beatriz Gasca, Noreen Donovan, Candace Bushnell, Julia Haart, Lynda Lopez, Tracey Turco, Fernando Allende, Trish Steele, Anne Fontaine, Nicole Miller, Jean Shafiroff, Consuelo Vanderbilt, DJ Chloe Jane and Pamela Morgan.

Photos courtesy of Shutterstock/Greg Pace

Luisa Diaz and group

Luisa Diaz

Tracey Turco

Giuseppe Signorrini

Fernando Allende

Peter Thomas Roth

Lizzie da Trinidade Asher

Anne Fontaine

Candace Buschnell

Nnenna Akoma-Ononaji, Luisa Diaz, Keisha Thorne, Sharon Raczy, Brooke Jordan

Beach Babe

Take a day and head down the shore!

Escape to Italy this Summer with H&M Studio’s Resort Capsule

As summer party season approaches, let feminine silhouettes, joyful print and a sunny disposition take the lead with H&M Studio’s Resort capsule collection. Inspired by dreamy Italian palazzos, swirling Venetian glass and magical shell-encrusted grottoes, the collection channels a holiday state of mind. The H&M Studio Resort capsule is available in selected stores and at hm.com.

“A bold spirit of fun energizes this H&M Studio Resort capsule, with creativity and attention to detail adding intrigue and depth to every piece. We wanted to create glamorous but relaxed looks for all occasions, and for every type of personality, with an overarching mood of eff ortless chic,” says Ann-Sofi e Johansson, head of design womenswear and creative advisor at H&M.

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Key pieces are daring and dreamy. A slinky V-necked patterned dress and a honey-colored oversized suit are evening standouts. A white ruched two-piece comprising a skirt with an undulating hem and an off -the shoulder top encourages boldness. A black ruffl e-trimmed maxi kaftan has a day-to-night simplicity alongside a printed silk shirt-and-shorts set, vying for attention with crochet and printed metallic swimwear. Meanwhile accessories extend the maximalist mood, with densely textured gold leather sandals and a matching mini bag alongside sculptural and beaded jewelry.

“Designed for relaxing summer escapes, the collection has an easy-going, feminine charm, with versatile pieces that eff ortlessly take you from morning sunrise by the pool to late-night parties on the piazza,” says Angelica Grimborg, collection designer at H&M Studio.

Rich textures meet premium-quality fabrics, with organic silk, organic cotton, recycled polyester, Lenzing EcoVero™ viscose and Tencel™ lyocell all featuring in the collection. In addition, several jewelry pieces are made from recycled brass.

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7. Favorite Daughter, Classic Logo Cotton Twill Baseball Cap $40 (nordstrom.com) 8. Beek, Pelican Slide Sandal $280 (nordstrom.com)

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Eastside Golf Enters Women’s Market, Launches Women’s Line

Eastside Golf, the lifestyle apparel brand rooted in golf dedicated to driving cultural change in the game, launched its fi rst-ever line of women’s apparel.

Inspired by the strength, versatility and unapologetic authenticity embodied by women on and off the course, the 20+ piece collection honors the power of female golfers at every stage in their journey and celebrates progress and new opportunities for everyone in the game. Crafted with the diverse needs of seasoned players, youthful enthusiasts and newcomers in mind, Eastside Golf’s women’s collection was created on a foundation of inclusivity and innovation. Central to the vision is a commitment to performance and body versatility, ensuring that each silhouette is purposefully engineered by an all-female design team.

Pieces from the collection are equally at home on and off the course, including signature items such as a two-piece tracksuit; banded crop tees; jumpsuit; and pique polos, skorts and dresses, which all feature Eastside Golf’s script or swingman logo. The collection is marked by Eastside Golf’s meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the thoughtfulness in the design process to create pieces that support both fashion and function. Hats are designed to be comfortable for a variety of hair styles and textures and feature a satin lining to protect hair. Many pieces have functional hidden pockets, perfect for tees, golf balls, valuables, sunglasses and keysoff ering functionality without impacting the lines of the clothing.

“Since our early days, we’ve had women purchasing Eastside Golf items for themselves, and asking us when we’d be entering the women’s category. But we didn’t want to ‘shrink and pink’ our existing products; we wanted to create something authentic and considered. This is why we dedicated additional resources to bringing on designers with extensive expertise in women’s apparel to create items that are both fashionable and functional, and equally at home on the street or in the clubhouse. We have had our eye on entering the women’s category for a long time, and we are thrilled to bring this to life in our fi rst collection,” said Olajuwon Ajanaku, Eastside Golf co-founder and creative director.

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THE ULTIMATE LUXURY GOLF CAR HAS ARRIVED

Crafted from only the highest quality automotive materials, and through the most revolutionary design in the industry, Garia creates vehicles that perform even better than they look. Recognized as much for its functionality and usability as for its modern Scandinavian aesthetic, the Garia is not just your average golf cart. It’s a golf car.

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S. OTTOMANELLI & SONS MEATS

Ottomanelli is the oldest family-owned and -operated meat retailer in New York. The family has been selling high-quality meats and wild game since the early 1900s. It offers prime cuts and exotic meat, among other products. With many New Yorkers waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic in the Hamptons, Ottomanelli is delivering from the city all the way to Montauk on the East End. It is based in Queens. ottomanelli.com

“SUFFS” AT THE MUSIC BOX THEATRE

BY ROBERT MASSIMI

EQUINOX HOTEL

The urban oasis Equinox Hotel New York has reopened with enhanced safety measures for both guests and staff. Equinox Hotels has coupled the strictest hygiene and cleaning standards in the industry with a tailored approach to well-being. This holistic method delivers a personalized experience for guests, especially as it pertains to health, service and safety.

“Suff s” at The Music Box Theatre is a history piece set to music. Based on the suff ragettes in the early 1900s, the musical fi rst opened at The Public and it is written and starred by Shaina Taub as Alice Paul. In fi rst seeing Taub on stage she reminded me of Lila Taylor as Valerie Solanas in “I Shot Andy Warhol” Gruff and ruff around the edges, she spares no prisoners in trying to get woman to vote. Going against the grain of the older, more genteel ladies, Paul is bare knuckles to the point where she ends up in jail.

The musical for the most part is enjoyable with a few exceptions. The show is a bit preachy, condescending at times. The staging is a whole lot better than when it played at The Public; cheap steps are replaced by mahogany paneling. Riccardo Hernandez did a brilliant job staging this big musical. Paul Tazewell’s costumes are fi rst rate and Lap Chi Chu supported the show with some deft glam lighting. Director Leigh Silverman has some good moments and some that are not so good. The plot goes from sensational to slow all throughout the two hours and 15 minutes. The all-woman cast goes at a sprinters pace from start to fi nish, leaving the audience wondering when it will level off. Taub never has us happy for the woman, rather she has them off starting the ERA right after they have been granted the right to vote.

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This part of the show is confusing because why not end the performance after the 19th Amendment has been passed? It weakens the plot by having the woman not satisfied with this huge victory, it comes off as thankless.

As some songs are resonant “Let Mother Vote,” “The March” (strong), “Show Them Who You Are,” “The Young Are at The Gates” and “Finish the Fight,” others are weak and fall fl at. The choreography by Mayte Natalio is never that noticeable; more bland than anything, we are never awed by the dancing here.

As an all-woman cast both Grace McLean as Woodrow Wilson and Tsilala Brock as Dudley Malone are never believable as men. As a period piece (Hamilton comes to mind), Shaina Taub cannot handle the lead. Unlike Manuel who wrote and starred in Hamilton, Taub never overwhelms us with her acting, singing nor dancing. The book, music and lyrics were all written by her, but she should have yielded the lead to someone who could have carried this musical to the fi nish line. Like “Funny Girl”, this show will be much stronger when she exits the show as the lead.

MVVO ART: THE DIGITAL ART SHOW CONTINUES

While the Ad Art Show at the Oculus in the Westfield World Trade Center is over, the show continues; the art is for sale on the MvVO Art Artsy gallery. The Ad Art Show 2020 was an innovative, all-digital contemporary art show

featuring paintings, photography, sculptures and mixed media installations by artists in the advertising industry. The show included artworks by 135 contemporary artists on the 22 screens of the Oculus. mvvoart.com

GABRIELA GIL

Artist Gabriela Gil connects elements of the immediate present through the use of line, color and rhythm. This combination in her painting reflects an admiration for both nature’s softness and the human instinct to connect.

Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Gil has moved throughout South and North America her entire life. The constant migration has shaped her multicultural perspective and nurtured her interest in art as a way to transcribe her personal experience using a unique visual language. Her studio is based in New York. She will hold her first solo art exhibit showcasing her work on December 3. gabrielagil.com

DOMENICO VACCA

Luxury men’s and women’s fashion designer Domenico Vacca has reopened his flagship store on Madison Avenue. Born in Italy, Vacca‘s family has been deeply-rooted in the craft of fashion for decades. In 2002, Vacca launched his own label and opened his flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York, spearheading the sartorial trend in fashion. domenicovacca.com

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SCENTBIRD

A Premium Perfume Subscription

By Alex Baumbusch

Every season calls for a different perfume scent. While each bottle is an art of its own, Scentbird curves the need to buy full size of each new trendy scent. Originally created as a scent recommendation platform in 2014, Mariya Nurislamova and co-founders switched up their idea after people asked for fragrance samples. A recommendation platform then became a 30-day supply for your fragrance of choice.

Regarding the brand name, Mariya wanted something short and sweet. Mariya knew she wanted “scent” within the name, and looked to keep the end one syllable, which brought her to wanting “bird” as the second word. While “Scentbird” took less than a minute to name, it’s known to everyone.

Scentbird was born out of passion. Although Mariya already had a large collection of scents, she found herself shopping at department stores for more. Mariya had hope creating a scent recommendation platform would take away the stress people feel while shopping for perfume. Scentbird’s subscription eliminates the old perfume bottle sitting on your shelf after one-to-two uses. Mariya gave shoppers the chance to sample, discover and experience all on one platform.

With more than 800 fragrances to choose from, Scentbird’s business development team maintains relationships with hundreds of heritage and indie fragrance brands. With their scent quiz, customers are able to input what they like to find their best selection from 100% authentic perfumes. Questions ranging from your mood, energy and gender preference will take you to a selected scent catalog tailored to you.

In the past 12 months, the most popular female fragrances have been: Ariana Grande Ari, Versace Bright Crystal Absolu and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. The most popular male fragrances have been Versace Eros, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme and Sexual Noir Pour Homme by Michel Germain.

Each subscription includes an 8ml fragrance that has about 130 sprays total. With an option to get one or three fragrances to test, Scentbird gives you a variety of subscription preferences. With the niche fragrances and subscription services only found at Scentbird.com, you can discover endless scents without paying full price for bottles you may not love.

Take Scentbird’s quiz and find your new scent today at Scentbird.com.

blue label

Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PEI) releases Original Penguin “Blue Label,” a new fragrance for men. This launch catapults the iconic American brand into a new era of fragrance, while remaining true to the brand’s ethos of “An Original Good Time.”

Encapsulating the playful allure of the brand, Blue Label is an aromatic marine-inspired scent that’s characterized by freshness, aspiration and dynamism. The balance between bright citrus and musk within the fragrance showcases a sense of contemporary masculinity and authenticity to entice the adventurous Original Penguin man.

The brand’s newest fragrance release is encased in a glass bottle featuring cool ocean hues and the brand’s beloved mascot, Pete the Penguin – appealing to their fun-loving and stylish audience. The aquatic bottle is accompanied by a case adorned with various shades of blue to further the marine-inspired ambiance.

“Original Penguin is what you wear for the good times, and Blue Label is no exception,” says Oscar Feldenkreis, president and CEO of Perry Ellis International, Inc. “This fragrance boasts a vibrant and inviting aura to compliment the accessibility and originality of the brand. After a long-awaited absence, Original Penguin fragrances are making their exhilarating return, reinvented and rejuvenated for 2024.”

Visit originalpenguin.com and follow @originalpenguin on social media.

Niacinamide & Vitamin C: Better Together?

Niacinamide has become the skin care ingredient du jour, with Vitamin C following close behind. Labeled the “it” ingredient by influencers, Niacinamide formulations have jumped more than 220% in recent years. Vitamin C has also experienced a resurgence, as evidenced by elevated sales and Google searches. In fact, both Niacinamide and Vitamin C consistently rank in the top five searched skin care ingredients on the Internet.

Admired for their complementary tone-evening and brightening powers, it might be assumed that using Niacinamide and Vitamin C together provides enhanced benefits. However, Niacinamide and Vitamin C are a controversial pair. Over time, some have claimed that combining the two ingredients can neutralize the effectiveness of each—or, worse yet, create a substance that reddens skin.

With sunspots and age spots ready to pop up under the summer sun, we were eager to learn more about these ingredients and how they might help (or hurt) our brightening routine. For answers, we turned to skin care guru Peter Thomas Roth. An influential segment leader in the beauty industry, Roth is known for creating clinically stronger formulas and leads all research and development at his state-of-the-art lab and manufacturing facility.

The newest innovation to emerge from Roth’s lab is Potent-C™ Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment.

Here, Roth reveals the science behind this breakthrough formula and settles the Niacinamide and Vitamin C debate once and for all.

What do you think about pairing Niacinamide and Vitamin C?

Go for it! The idea that you can’t combine these ingredients is a myth. It doesn’t matter what order you apply them, it’s more about the product formulations.

A general rule of thumb is to apply skin care in order of thin to thick, using the thinnest product fi rst and the thickest product last. For example, if you have a Vitamin C serum and a Niacinamide cream, you would apply the Vitamin C serum fi rst.

Why do you think some people believe you can’t mix these two ingredients?

There are outdated studies from the 1960s that combined unstable forms of Niacinamide and Vitamin C at extremely high temperatures. When you use stable forms of these ingredients, the results are actually quite impressive! I’m always looking to innovate and take things to the next level, which is why I took my cult-favorite Pro Strength Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment and added THD Ascorbate Vitamin C. Unlike the traditional Vitamin C that was used decades ago, THD Ascorbate Vitamin C is not only ultra-stable but also 50 times more powerful.

Tell us more about your new Potent-C™ Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment.

I’m all about helping my customers to achieve clinically stronger results! When my Pro Strength Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment fi rst launched, it was a viral sensation—everyone loved it and kept coming back for more. I packed the formula with a 15% Brightening Complex of Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin and Pentapeptide, and the results were out of this world! My new Potent-C™ Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment has the same 15% Brightening Complex, plus THD Ascorbate Vitamin C for an even stronger brightening solution. Now, instead of using two products to get the combined results of Niacinamide and Vitamin C, you only need one!

How should people use your product in their skin care routine?

Apply this lightweight gel-cream twice daily, after your cleanser or serum. Follow with moisturizer. To see the best results, use consistently morning and night…and don’t forget to apply sunscreen during the day! Wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen will help protect your brighter-looking skin and keep dark spots away. You’re going to look gorgeous!

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New York Real Estate Division 12 Annual th

GOLF OUTING

Address provided upon registration Co-Chairs Marty Burger & Gary Phillips

Monday, July 29, 2024 Nassau County

Photo courtesy of YAO Restaurant

yao restaurant

Entering a new generation of restaurants reimagining Cantonese cuisine, YAO, by Chef-Owner Kenny Leung and Co-Owner Thomas Tang of the acclaimed August Gatherings, is an evolution of the beloved dishes cultivated there over the years, along with new creations and their unparalleled dedication to culinary excellence and service.

Chef Kenny’s journey began at the tender age of 15 when he immersed himself in a government culinary program in Canton, China, delving deep into the artistry of Cantonese cuisine. His formative years were spent honing fundamental skills, complimented by an apprenticeship in Canton Culinary School. After graduating, Chef Kenny flourished at Canton’s prestigious White Swan Hotel and Restaurant, an institution revered for its Cantonese gastronomy; it was the only restaurant to earn a Michelin Star when Michelin Guide graced Guangzhou, China. There, he collaborated with acclaimed chefs from diverse provinces, exposing him to various cuisine techniques. In 1988, he moved to New York City, venturing into the bustling culinary landscape and further enhancing his culinary repertoire. In 2015, he co-founded August Gatherings with Tang.

Tang has been immersed in hospitality since he was a child. He grew up as the son of one of China’s top chefs who catered for regal events. Thomas shopped in the local markets with his father for the best ingredients which were used in the elaborate banquets that his father would prepare for his clientele. As he matured into an adult, Thomas moved to New York City to set his own course in the culinary industry. He met Chef Kenny while working together in the original location of August Gatherings. The two became fast friends and decided to join forces to purchase the Canal Street location of August Gatherings and have been partners ever since.

For YAO, Chef Kenny and his team of 20 cooks are creating a canvas that showcases the past, present, and future of Cantonese cuisine. Center to the YAO’s ethos are the crown jewels of Cantonese cuisine, abalone, sea cucumber and fi sh maw—textures less familiar to the American palate—emphasizing their gelatinous, chewy nature and remarkable nutritional value.

Chef Kenny’s modern innovations and standout signature dishes include the Traditional Chinese Salt-Baked FreeRange Chicken. Although Chef maintains the tradition of the dish, he modernizes it by air drying the chicken, then wrapping it in parchment paper and manually basting it in an old and new salt combination (the old for smokiness, the new for saltiness) then slow baking it for one-and-a-half hours, producing a bird that is tender, moist and rich in fl avor. It is presented to the diner in an ornate clay pot, then cut and portioned by the server. The Fusilli with

Wild Octopus and Bone Marrow is a nod to the chef’s admiration for Italian cuisine. The dish is innovated by braising the noodles instead of frying them. He creates a tomato-based sauce made with fresh Chinese salted fi sh instead of anchovy giving it an umami fl avor. He then adds a cilantro and oyster sauce made from dried oysters and bone marrow, enriching the depth of fl avors into the noodles. For the Fried Rice with Roasted Eel, Chef Kenny wraps the rice in an egg wash so the rice adheres to the grain, creating a soft texture. This technique was used for the kings of ancient China. Chef Kenny uses a long-grain Jasmine rice from Thailand and a short-grain rice from Japan. Dry-Aged Tomahawk Steak, a classic Western dish that has a Cantonese twist by using black salt to harmonize the richness of the steak. He then creates a special sauce infused with red wine and hibiscus, combining traditional techniques with modern fl avors. The Portuguese Egg Custard Tart, the chef’s gem, is a very sentimental dish to Chef Kenny, as it brings back childhood memories. It takes eight hours of preparation to hand-kneed the dough into more than 20 layers. For the egg preparation, he uses fresh, local milk and farm raised eggs to prepare the perfect custard and is then caramelized Portuguese style. August Gatherings sells more than 500 tarts daily.

Chef Kenny has added a seven-course tasting menu, named “Jia Yan,” a Chinese word loosely translating to “a celebratory family gathering” or “banquet.” The tasting menu begins with Deep Fried Hokkaido Scallop followed by Shikoku Bamboo Shrimp Dumpling. The banquet continues with Gold Leaf Wrapped Fried Abalone, sustainably sourced grade-6 wild abalone from South Africa is deep-fried, sitting atop of a crispy wonton skin wit house made sauce, encased in edible gold leaf. One of the main stars of the progression is the Alaskan King Crab Wensi Tofu Soup, which Chef Kenny uses immaculate knife skills to create razor-thin slices of tofu, taking hours of preparation, producing 800-1000 identical slices of tofu in each portion. Grilled Angus Short Ribs, tenderized with kiwi, drizzled tableside in a pear and oyster sauce. The next course follows with Snow Pea Shoots in chicken broth. The fi nal course is Wild Octopus, from Spain, slow cooked for six hours; it is then laid on a bed of Hong Kong style longevity noodles. Seasonal signature desserts include a warm Deep Fried Mochi Sesame Ball fi lled with Red Bean Paste served on top of a homemade seasonal fuji apple sorbet, providing a contrast in fl avors and temperatures as well as a Pumpkin Cake fi lled with custard.

213 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038

(917) 265-8119

Monday – Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m

@yaorestaurant | yaonyc.com

Photo Courtesy of Max Burkhalter

Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar

Heritage Grand Bakery, Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar was opened by maverick restaurateur, Lou Ramirez, of Maison Kayser, Fig & Olive and former president of Le Pain Quotidien. Ramirez’s partners Luc Boulet, a Master Baker and fourth-generation bread artisan from France who opened 80 Maison Kayser bakery-cafés across 14 countries, and Alex Garese, founder of Wolkonsky Bakery, are all experienced veterans in the world of bread, pastry and restaurants.

Together, they had a vision of opening a bakery and restaurant that reflected their dedication to Ancient Grains and Artisanal Milling Techniques, with menu items that would showcase their unique grains, grown before the introduction of intensive, scientific plant breeding in the mid-1900s.

The 4,500-square-foot space is divided into two distinctive operations, Heritage Grand Bakery which opened in December 2021 and Heritage Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar, which opened in April 2023. The 1,500-square-foot bakery is where the imported ancient grains from owner Garese’s farm in Europe, comprised of 17 varieties, are combined to create Heritage’s proprietary grain blend called Population Wheat.

Harvesting Practices: To harvest these grains, the restaurant is dedicated to employing regenerative farming practices, most notably, crop rotation. Crop rotation is the method of growing a series of different crops in the same area in sequential growing seasons, improving the nutrients in the crop. It is also a useful method for preventing soil diseases, weed problems and infestation of insect pests, as well as building healthy soils.

In turn, these Heritage grains contain an accentuated value in lipids and carotenes, which give the bread a cream color and offer a signature aroma, as well as making it optimized for baking and pastry making. Eating these “ancient” varieties offers several benefits, such as high nutritional value, ease of digestibility and low allergenic potential.

Heritage Grand Bakery bakes a variety of fresh breads daily. Executive Head Baker Mark Fiorentino (formerly of Daniel, Café Boulud) and his dedicated team of bakers arrive throughout the middle of the night to mill the wheat grains into flour, mix and roll the dough, and expertly craft the fresh bread each morning. Highlights include their proprietary Population Wheat made of 17 varieties of ancient grains that they import from Europe and mill on site. Heritage’s Hudson Valley Sourdough is made with locally grown wheat practicing similar traditions used for ancient grains from New York’s Hudson Valley.

Executive Pastry Chef Damien Herrgott (formerly of La Goulue, Bosie Bakery) curates and executes Heritage Bakery’s menu of delicious baked goods, including viennoiseries, cookies, cakes, pastries and desserts. Highlights include Pistachio Cruffin, muffin shaped croissant dough filled with pistachio pastry cream; Plie au Chocolat, buttery, flaky croissant dough folded and filled with vanilla pastry cream and dark chocolate chips; Meringue, sweetened egg whites with almonds; Apricot Danish, croissant dough filled with a mixture of pastry cream and apricots.

Heritage Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar: is the adjacent 3,000-square-foot elegant dining room. The restaurant offers cross-utilization of ancient grains and population wheat in their Mediterranean-inspired dishes and pizzas.

Helming the kitchen is newly appointed Executive Chef Steve Pereyda (formerly of Aureole Restaurant, Rouge Tomate), showcasing a menu of wood-fired entrées and pizzas, made in dual wood-fired ovens, which are the heart of the restaurant; Grilled Octopus with smashed fingerling potato, roasted onion, olives, capers and parsley; Heritage Meatballs, beef & pork with pomodoro, ancient grain breadcrumbs and ricotta; Branzino topped with a generous portion of pistachio chermoula, served with a side of haricot vert and charred lemon, Ancient Grains Spaghetti—a vegetarian option— population wheat pasta with roasted mushroom and garlic, sprinkled with rich Parmigiano. Pizzas and flatbreads, Moroccan Spiced Lamb Flatbread, spiced ground lamb, pickled shallots and a drizzle of citrus labneh on a thin, crisp flatbread made from 100% population wheat; Thin crust Diavola pizza with spicy soppressata, fior di latte, tomato and drizzled with chili oil.

Dessert highlights are warm Toffee Pudding Cake served with vanilla ice cream; Orange Passionfruit Cheesecake made with cream cheese mousse and orange marmalade atop Ω`a graham cracker crust; Orange Olive Oil Cake with aromatic spices, drizzled with golden honey and served with vanilla schlag crème.

The bakery’s impressive Coffee Bar serves their exclusive signature roasted blend and single original beans from across the globe. Hot and Cold Teas are sourced from historic tea-growing regions in direct collaboration with the farmers.

The restaurant also offers a sophisticated beverage menu featuring a well-curated global wine list comprised of red, white, rosé and sparkling options, along with draft and bottled beers and creative cocktails.

Itinerary

8:30 AM

Arrival and Registration 9:00 AM Breakfast/Brunch 11:00 AM Call to Carts

11:15 AM(SHARP)

Shotgun Start

5:00-6:00 PM

Hors D’oeuvres and Cocktails

6:00-7:00 PM

Dinner and Presentation of Golf Winners and Honorees

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

AUGUST 12, 2024

HONOREES

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Ticke GOLF

$850 per person

$3,400 per foursome DINNER & COCKTAILS ONLY

$300 per person

Join Jeffrey Mann and the Mann Charitable Foundation at the beautiful Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, New York for a great day of golf, food, and networking.

The Mann Charitable Foundation was founded over 20 years ago in memory of Marion and Irving Mann. Its mission is to fund research for geriatric diseases, and to ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Last year, the Mann Charitable Foundation expanded its initiatives to include Crohn’s and colitis, breast cancer, and liver diseases. This year we are expanding our donations to lymphoma and macular degeneration.

For more information, please contact

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Glynn Turman

The Life of Award-Winning Actor

GLYNN TURMAN

BY ALEX BAUMBUSCH

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From the bustling streets of Harlem to the star-studded stages of Broadway,

Glynn Turman’s journey reads like a love letter to the city that never sleeps. Raised amidst the vibrant tapestry of Manhattan’s West Village, Turman’s early years were infused with the rhythm and soul of New York City. While his path to stardom may have begun in the shadows of skyscrapers, it was in the spotlight of high school where his true talent blossomed. Now, with over six decades of captivating audiences across screens both big and small, Turman stands as a towering fi gure in the world of entertainment. A master of his craft, he has seamlessly transitioned between acting, directing, writing and producing, each endeavor a testament to his boundless creativity and unwavering dedication. Yet, amidst the glitz and glamour, Turman’s heart remains fi rmly rooted in the streets that raised him, a testament to the enduring spirit of a true New York native.

At 12 years old, he stepped onto Broadway’s illustrious stage, a star in the making, in “A Raisin in the Sun.” But behind the curtain of his early success lay a journey riddled with unexpected turns. Growing up, Turman’s aspirations mirrored the grit and determination of his idol, Jackie Robinson, envisioning a life on the baseball diamond. It took an encounter with a mentor to see his true calling, leading him to the High School of Performing Arts, where his talents found fertile ground to flourish. As he traded in his glove for a script, Turman’s academic struggles dissolved, replaced by the soaring grades that mirrored his newfound passion. With his mother’s support and a newfound clarity of purpose, he embarked on a trajectory that would see him become a luminary of stage and screen.

“I had been bitten with the acting bug as a child. It didn’t take effect until after high school,” Turman said.

From there, Turman started his career wherever acting took him- from on and off Broadway to regional theaters or shows in small houses with low pay. In taking what came along, Turman landed a movie role alongside James Caan and Robert Redford. “It was quite thrilling,” Turman said. “We were all pursuing careers at the same time together.”

From low pay projects to now, Turman has been a part of hit series like “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Suits,” “Criminal Minds” and “Fargo.” Some hit movies include “Bumble Bee,” “Race,” “Takers” and “Rustin”

In a motion picture fi lm, one of Turman’s favorite roles was Leroy “Preach” Jackson in “Cooley High,” a now iconic American classic. As a coming of age story, this role was something Turman himself could easily relate to. “People in Chicago to this day still call me Preach if they see me walking down the street. I always respond to it,” Turman said.

Another favorite role of Turman’s is Moses Wright in “Women of the Movement.” The powerful and challenging role still lingers with him.

While some roles are a favorite to play, Turman appreciates others for how viewers respond to them. The popular sitcom, “A Different World” reunited and is now touring across Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 30 years after the show came out. “I give props to that

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show and our characters because they say we’re responsible for black students looking to pursue the HBCU experience,” Turman said. “I was able to put that on the list of accomplishments through my profession.”

In his years of acting, Turman has played and embodied dozens of characters with multiple personalities between each role, with some having a big impact on people. While it depends on if it’s a fi lm, series or stage, different roles are his favorite to take on.

When Turman fi rst lands a role, he starts by reading the script in order to understand the story, what his character contributes to the story and what his character’s job is in telling the author’s story. To memorize his lines, Turman will read them over and over again, putting them into his subconscious before bed, then fi rst thing when he wakes up.

For Turman, the hardest part about getting into character is keeping himself out of the way when developing the character. Recently, he worked on “Horizon: An American Saga,” a fi lm from his favorite genre, Western. While in wardrobe, he came across a cowboy hat he wanted to pick for his character to wear but stopped himself. “I realized that it was me, Glynn attracted to the hat, whose ego was great enough to wear it. But my character has an ego that wouldn’t let him wear it,” Turman said. As far as movie sets go, “Horizon” was amongst his favorites, enjoying himself around the horses, cattle and the mountains in Utah.

Turman spends a good amount of time behind the camera as a director as well. Although he prefers to be in front of the camera, his most memorable time directing was with the Wayans Brothers. For Turman, directing allowed him to be in a different world from what he’d been used to.

To celebrate the hours of acting Turman has done, he’s grabbed nominations and won awards including a few NAACP Awards, Ovation Awards and Emmys. He’s most proud of his Emmy award for the series, “In Treatment.” “They’re on my mantelpiece, I’m so proud of them all,” Turman said.

Although Turman has been in the industry for years, he notes that the hardest thing about the job is making it look as though you aren’t actually acting. “The actor’s job is mastering your craft,” he explained. When Turman fi nds himself having difficulty in a role, he relies on what he learned in training and surrounds himself with opinions he respects. “If something comes up that I question, I get another actor’s opinion or the director’s take on it,” Turman said. One part of a director’s job is to get through the difficult choices they’re making for their characters.

To take a step back from the industry, Turman falls back on being an equestrian. He has been a professional rodeo cowboy for more than 30 years and owns a small ranch outside of Los Angeles where he raises and trains horses with his family. “It’s my other passion and how I divorce myself from the industry, so to speak,” Turman said.

In a hard, competitive industry, values must be kept in order to continue pushing on and Turman lives by a few.

“Be in it for the love of it. Not for fame or fortune,” he said.

For people getting started in the industry, Turman says to use the tools available in a very competitive business. “That expertise, that craftsmanship will secure you a space as you go along in your journey as a performer,” Turman said.

To catch some of Turman’s recent and upcoming shows, check out “Percy Jackson’’ now on Disney+ and “Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1” in theaters this June. You can also currently stream “The Big Cigar’’ on Apple TV+. To learn more about Glynn Turman and the life the accomplished actor has lived, watch his excellent documentary, “The Legend of Glynn Turman’’ on Peacock, Tubi or The Roku Channel.

Photo courtesy of Bobby Quillard

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Sea S ide Splendor in the Greek iS le S : Cove p aro S

BY ALEXIS DOERFLER, THE DESTINATION DESIGNER

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Paros, Greece, lies the luxurious refuge of Cove Paros. This 5-star property is ideally located, away from Greece’s notorious bustling crowds, and conveniently situated next to the picturesque and vibrant town of Naousa. This exquisite retreat offers a harmonious blend of modern design, breathtaking natural beauty and unparalleled hospitality. Cove Paros attracts travelers seeking a tranquil escape to an island paradise, from its exclusive RADA Beach Club to its stunning Signature Suites.

With its intimate size, serenity envelopes you the minute you

arrive. Each of the property’s forty rooms and suites is elegantly appointed and meticulously designed to bring the outdoors inside. The hotel maintains a minimum age requirement of twelve years old to ensure a restful atmosphere for all its guests.

Contemporary in design, each space provides luxury amenities, modern bathrooms, king-size beds and comfortable furnishings. For the ultimate privacy, choose one of Cove Paros’ Signature Suites, boasting private pools and large outdoor living spaces. Some even offer panoramic views of the dazzling blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

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At the heart of Cove Paros lies its superb beachfront location. Here, guests can access plush sunbeds and the full “Beach Club” service, which collaborates with award-winning RADA Paros. RADA serves authentic Greek cuisine and focuses on local and seasonal ingredients, delivering guests a delightful and delicious gastronomic experience. Whether lounging on the sunbeds, sharing a meal with family and friends at the restaurant or enjoying a refreshing cocktail at sunset, Cove Paros’ Beach Club experience is not to be missed and offers an unrivaled coastal experience.

The property also has a spectacular infi nity pool that invites guests to relax the day away, where light bites and specialty cocktails are served poolside. Rounding out this hotel gem is the well-appointed outdoor gym and spa. Enjoy the fresh air during your daily exercise regimen with their thoughtfully designed gym space, including a treadmill, free weights, yoga mats and Pilates and TRX equipment. For guests seeking to unwind, escape to their private but still open-air concept spa facilities for an indulgent massage of your choice. You will also fi nd their curated boutique offering a unique collection of artisanal fi nds and local designer creations. From handcrafted jewelry and chic resort wear to locally sourced souvenirs, the boutique showcases the best Greek craftsmanship.

Plenty of activities are available, from water sports such as snorkeling to exploring the nearby town of Naousa. Just a leisurely stroll away, you can immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of Naousa’s cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques,

tavernas and cafes. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine alleyways of the Old Town, where whitewashed buildings decorated with blooming bougainvillea captivate visitors at every turn. Indulge in the freshest seafood delicacies at any of Naousa’s seaside tavernas, or sip on locally crafted wines as you watch the sunset over the harbor. In Naousa, you will fi nd that every moment is infused with local charm, providing visitors with the quintessential Greek Isles experience.

Cove Paros and its well-trained and friendly concierge team make it a breeze to explore the island by offering personalized 24/7 concierge service utilizing convenient WhatsApp-connected communications. From local recommendations, transportation and the best experiences, the dedicated concierge team is at your service and just a text message away.

Cove Paros is a peaceful retreat on the idyllic Island of Paros. From its full-service amenities, exclusive Beach Club and Signature Suites, every resort aspect is designed to elevate your island getaway. For travelers searching for adventure or relaxation, exploration or seclusion, Cove Paros offers a bespoke experience tailored to your individual needs.

To plan your trip to the Greek Isles and the Island of Paros, contact The Destination Designer to get started today.

@thedestinationdesigner

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Joaquin

With a StaY at hotel JoaQUin, laGUna BeaCh eMBraCe YoUr inner coastal grandma

Experience the timeless allure of the Pacific West Coast at Hotel Joaquin, an adults-only retreat consisting of only 22 rooms offering a feeling of matchless exclusivity reviving and reimagining the glory days of 1940’s Californian Riviera. Secluded from Laguna’s mega beach resorts and steps away from the residential beach of Shaw’s Cove, every detail whispers a tale of warmth and comfort.

Immerse yourself in the “Coastal Grandma” lifestyle as portrayed by none other than the actress who does it best, Diane Keaton, who’s former residence happens to neighbor the property. Designed by Studio Robert McKinley, old world sophistication meets modern charm and Southern California beach culture to create a space that feels like home, but better!

Upon arrival, a healthy “green juice” awaits with Hotel Joaquin’s signature “Greeter” welcome cocktail, designed to refresh and invigorate, featuring bell pepper infused vodka, cucumber, Thai basil and lime, garnished with a speared cucumber ribbon. The name is a nod to the spirit of Eiler Larsen, a Danish immigrant who became an iconic figure for welcoming visitors into town at Main Beach, later appointed by the mayor as the ‘official greeter’ of Laguna Beach in 1964. Nourishing breakfast and lunch options with a California twist are available at Saline such as their signature rawnola with blue majik, farm-fresh eggs and sausage platter, refreshing seasonal Burrata salad,

caramelized onion burger and more, all set amidst the ocean views and fresh lemon trees that grace the property.

Take part in long leisurely walks adorned in sun-blocking hats and flowy linen attire (if you please) along the water or through the charming downtown shops of Laguna for the epitome of coastal grandma style - browse through galleries, gifts shops, clothing boutiques, cafes, surf shops and more. On a similar note, engage in lazy afternoon naps by the pool while soaking up the country’s most sought-after-rays of sunshine! For those seeking additional comfort and beachside ease, Beach setups come complete with a decadent picnic for two and private lounge chairs all sheltered beneath a chic umbrella.

Back on property, melt away a week’s worth of stress while bathing in high vibrational sounds to bring the ultimate relaxation to your body with a reiki-infused alchemy sound bath, leaving you feeling lighter, refreshed and balanced. Further embrace the serenity of the surroundings with a private yoga session overlooking the pool, led by a team of experts dedicated to your individual skill levels or luxuriate in a rejuvenating massage in the privacy of your own guest room. As the day gently fades into the night, cozy up with movie nights under the stars, where the soothing sounds of the ocean waves serenade in the background for the overall perfect escape in paradise.

Sage and Madison More Than a Boutique

BY TARA CICCONE

Tucked away in the heart of Sag Harbor, amidst its picturesque streets and historic homes, lies a treasure trove of charm and sophistication: Sage & Madison boutique. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Chris Coffee, this boutique is more than just a shopping destination; it’s a testament to the fusion of village tranquility and urban allure.

Coffee’s vision was clear from the start: to create an environment that resonates with Sag Harbor’s locals while offering the artistic, giftable and fashionable allure of the city. “Sag Harbor’s quaint quiet village is beloved by many of our customers, and we honor that essence in everything we do,” Coffee explains, reflecting on his commitment to the town’s spirit.

What sets Sage & Madison apart from other boutiques on the East End isn’t just its exquisite array of products or its charming setting within one of the village’s historical homes. It’s the unwavering dedication to exceeding expectations at every turn. “We love what we do and it shows,” Coffee affirms. From meticulously wrapping purchases to curating every item with thoughtfulness, a visit to Sage & Madison promises an infusion of excitement and discovery.

But the Sage & Madison experience goes beyond the ordinary. Pop-up events are selected to offer diversity, uniqueness and convenience, ensuring each visit is filled with potential for exploration and delight.

Stepping inside the store, guests are greeted by a carefully curated product line, showcasing the team’s dedication to craftsmanship and customization. “We offer many products we make ourselves, and this category is expanding along with our customizable merchandise,” Coffee notes. From bespoke gift baskets, the best host gifts, to the innovative Coffeeface skin care line, each item reflects a commitment to quality and innovation.

Sage & Madison also offers a range of personalized services to enhance the shopping experience. Whether you’re in need of styling advice or assistance with selecting the perfect gift, the boutique’s knowledgeable staff are always on hand to provide expert guidance and assistance. It’s this dedication to customer service that sets Sage & Madison apart and keeps customers coming back time and time again.

Among the illustrious brands adorning the shelves of Sage & Madison are household names like Oscar de la Renta and Libertine, alongside Coffee’s own Coffeeface skin care range. “Coffeeface will have a significant presence in the Hamptons this summer,” Coffee shares proudly. It’s a testament to the boutique’s ethos of providing effective, travel-friendly and aesthetically pleasing beauty solutions.

One of the hallmarks of Sage & Madison is its commitment to supporting local artisans and businesses. From handcrafted jewelry to artisanal skincare products, each item tells a story of passion and dedication. By showcasing these unique offerings, the boutique not only adds to the vibrancy of Sag Harbor’s shopping scene but also fosters a sense of community and connection among its patrons.

Coffee’s journey epitomizes versatility, spanning arts, cosmetics and fashion. From professional dance performances to producing top-tier fashion shows, creativity and innovation have always been at the forefront. “It’s always about creativity and fun; I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Coffee affirms.

With a steadfast commitment to excellence, a passion for creativity and a deep reverence for tradition, Sage & Madison has transcended its status as a mere shopping destination. It’s become a celebration of all that makes Sag Harbor truly special. As word of its charm spreads, Sage & Madison continues to enchant and delight, beckoning visitors into a world where sophistication meets serenity.

As the summer unfolds, Sage & Madison invites you to experience the magic of Sag Harbor in a whole new way. Whether you’re exploring the boutique’s latest pop-up event or popping by on your way to a dinner party to get that perfect hostess gift, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. So why not indulge your senses and treat yourself to a shopping experience like no other? Visit Sage & Madison today and see for yourself what makes this boutique a true gem of the East End.

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Kevyn Zeller Pilates

Opens a New Studio in East Hampton

In an era where good posture is increasingly recognized as a crucial component of physical fitness, Pilates is being hailed as a key practice for achieving this goal. Kevyn Zeller, a seasoned Pilates practitioner and accountability coach, is expanding her influence by opening a new studio in East Hampton. Located at 7 Muchmore Lane, this studio is set to become a sanctuary for those seeking to enhance their physical alignment and overall well-being.

Zeller, who already operates a successful studio on East 70th Street, brings over 24 years of experience to her new location. Known for her personalized approach, she will continue to focus on one-two clients at a time in East Hampton, ensuring each session is tailored to individual needs. This dedication to one-on-one/two-on-one instruction is a hallmark of her method, allowing for a deeper connection and more effective results.

Her sessions are meticulously designed, beginning with the use of foam rollers, a Theragun and hands-on myofascial release techniques. This combination aims to activate weak muscles and relax those that are overstressed, providing a balanced approach to muscle engagement and relaxation.

In addition to addressing muscular imbalances, Zeller’s sessions specifically target back pain and respiratory function. “My work increases the function of the respiratory system and builds a strong center. The machines get muscles fi ring and target the core muscles involved in healthy breathing,” she explains. This holistic approach ensures that clients not only improve their posture but also enhance their overall physical health.

Zeller’s philosophy is rooted in the transformative power of Pilates. She empowers clients of all ages and fitness levels to recover from injuries, build strength and lead healthier lives. Her new studio in the Hamptons represents an exciting opportunity for residents and visitors to experience her unique blend of fitness and mindful movement.

As a trailblazer in the wellness realm, Kevyn Zeller’s new studio promises to be a valuable addition to the East End community. With her extensive experience and commitment to individualized care, Zeller is set to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of her clients. For more information or to book a session, visit her website at studio.kevynzeller.com.

Experience the fusion of fitness and grace with Kevyn Zeller Pilates, and discover the benefits of improved alignment, strength and respiratory health.

Grand Wailea, a WaldorF aStoria reSort UnveilS kilolani Spa

Maui’s iconic Wailea resort opens its new spa, debuting a new era of wellness with premier treatments and timehonored Hawaiian rituals.

Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, announced the opening of its highly anticipated Kilolani Spa, an all-new open air luxury spa adorned by the natural beauty of Hawaii. At 50,000 square feet, Kilolani Spa will be the largest in the state and is designed to preserve the heritage of the landmark hotel and honor local traditions.

“Kilolani Spa truly embodies our commitment to honoring Maui’s rich wellness culture, while embracing the modern innovations of the spa industry,” said JP Oliver, managing director, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. “We look forward to offering our guests personalized treatments imbued with local influences, natural ingredients and the aloha spirit.”

The approximately $55 million Kilolani Spa encompasses 40 treatment rooms, including couples’ treatment suites, a meditation lounge, reflection lounge, halotherapy-infused infrared saunas, hammam and hydrothermal gardens.

GUided BY the Moon, rooted in CUltUre

The spa’s concept, which centers on the Hawaiian moon calendar, was developed by Grand Wailea’s in-house cultural and wellness team in collaboration with the renowned spa consultancy TLEE Spas + Wellness and Rachael McCrory, Hilton’s regional director of Spa & Wellness.

Kalei ʻUwēko ʻolani, Grand Wailea’s cultural programming manager, this powerful experience is designed to clear negative energy and improve overall wellbeing.

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Tihany Design, a renowned design atelier with a focus in luxury hospitality, utilized the concept of kilolani to design open-air spaces and embrace Hawaii’s natural beauty. The spa’s various lounges and treatment spaces, as well as its full-service salon and studio, provide a range of social and private settings for individuals, couples and groups.

The open-air Hydrothermal Gardens feature cleansing showers, a sauna, a steam room, a vitality pool, waterfall showers and a garden. Connecting these spaces is the coed Hydrothermal circuit designed to welcome groups to experience wellness together. At the heart of Kilolani Spa is the only Hammam in Hawaii – a multicultural sanctuary designed for communal rituals and private treatments. Outdoors, the Saltwater Pool is a soothing flotation experience, fl anked by Halotherapy-infused infrared saunas.

Hawaiian culture and indigenous healing arts were fundamental to TLEE Spas + Wellness’s vision. “We are thrilled to introduce guests to Kilolani Spa, where they can feel truly immersed in the spirit of Maui,” said Tracy Lee, president and founder, TLEE Spas. “It was important to create an experience that honors and connects guests to Hawaii’s deep and diverse culture and wellness traditions.”

Inspired by the Kilolani, Hawaiian stargazers who used the moon to guide all aspects of daily life, the Kilolani Spa experience is aligned with the natural currents of the world. Following the Helu Pō (moon cycles), the spa’s programming continuously evolves in tandem with the 10-day moon period (anahulu’s) and features native botanicals, signature products hand-crafted on Maui and holistic treatments.

Debuting a new type of “sound healing”, Kilolani Spa has developed a unique blend of harmonic sound therapy with Oli, Hawaiian chants for wisdom, wellbeing and preservation. Spearheaded by

The Meditation Lounge invites guests to partake in guided meditation using innovative harmonic therapy, while the Reflection Lounge offers diverse seating options for individuals and groups, along with inspiring ocean views.

pathWaYS to FitneSS and WellneSS

Kilolani Spa also provides guests a variety of approaches to fitness and wellness ranging from Hawaii’s fi rst-ever biostation to leading edge fitness equipment and mind/body and movement classes.

The Movement Studio hosts a robust lineup of daily classes including beach yoga and group cycling classes, and the fitness center offers best-in-class brands including Peloton and Technogym. The biostation features anti-aging and wellness services with the goal of redefi ning preventative healthcare.

To complete each guest’s holistic journey, Kilolani Spa offers a dedicated retail space fi lled with locally made items including Kilolani’s signature Lokelani Essential oils and a wellness café which includes curated offerings from Erewhon crafted in partnership with the property.

For more information on the Kilolani Spa menu or to book an experience, please visit spa.grandwailea.com.

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The new Ferragamo Watch Collection combines sophisticated aesthetics and technical excellence in a unique selection of exclusive styles characterized by modern and timeless shapes. Creative Director Maximilian Davis interprets the notion of time with his bold yet essential vision, rendered through geometric cuts, subtle profi les, minimalist silhouettes and sporty constructions.

Precious craftsmanship and iconic details, such as the sunray fi nish and the Gancini emblem, elevate function and innovation to a new dimension of luxurious and versatile elegance rooted in heritage and envisaged for a contemporary pace.

The Ferragamo Crystals, Ferragamo Sapphire, F-80 Tonneau Skeleton and Vega models are the quintessence of the House’s ever-evolving artisanal mastery, marking each moment with impeccable precision and an unmistakable fl air.

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This feminine style introduces a new tank case with impactful geometric contours softened by bevelled angles. The diamond-cut sapphire glass adds brightness and texture to the dial, which is adorned with a sunray fi nish and the Ferragamo logo lettering. The “F” initial is engraved on the crown, while the crocodile-print leather strap features an ardillon buckle.

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Aphrodise: “The Season That Never Ends”

BY ALEX BAUMBUSCH

After searching for perfection, co-founders Frank Schilling and Gabi Petrylaite created a rosé that found them. Aphrodise, a luxury Greek sparkling rosé, was created through late 2022 and officially launched in the Cayman Islands in the summer of 2023.

Schilling is an artist, musician and entrepreneur while Petrylaite is a digital marketing agency founder and an International Brain Education Olympiad medalist and ambassador. Pre COVID, Schilling and Petrylaite were traveling in Greece tasting lots of wine and found the Xinomavro grape varietal. “The grape varietal is special and has distinctive characteristics in relation to how the wine makes you feel, especially within a sparkling format,” Petrylaite said.

Although both founders didn’t know much about rosé before entering the scene, they had a tendency to over-consume some lower quality varietals. “When we first tasted Aphrodise, it really broke the spell,” Schilling said. The hardest part for co-founders felt like all of it. From discovering the grape in sparkling form, to perfecting the brand and packaging then showing others its special attributes.

“It has been so incredible rewarding seeing the joy in people’s faces glass after glass,” Petrylaite said. “Aphrodise brings celebration and happiness along with it.” Seeing the product grow makes it worthwhile for each.

With so many kinds of wine, Schilling and Petrylaite were drawn to rosé after realizing how they felt after drinking the Xinomavro grape, a black grape that gives a beautiful rose color. Back in the day, you

had to be “important enough” to consume Xinomavro grapes, which are often regarded as the “Most Noble” grape of Greece. Consuming large quantities of this grape were kind to both the mind and the stomach. With the use of this grape varietal, Aphrodise can stand out from their competitors using other grapes and production methods.

When growing anything, an optimal climate is needed. For the best quality Xinomavro grapes high-altitude arid, sandy soil is needed. In Greece, the viniculture is more respectful to the grape and the land it grows on than other wine regions. “Everything Greece does to cultivate their grapes and the land is sustainable,” Schiilling said.

For Aphrodise’s unique bottle, the idea was to have a glass that protected the grape from outside light and a dynamic brand motif that didn’t evolve much overtime. “Our stylized Shield with its distinctive letter ‘A’, stands for the category “Afrodis” (Greek for Xinomavro Bubbly),” Petrylaite said. With the shield and stylized letter as brandmarks, Aphrodise sets the standards for other companies and future products. “Our slogan, ‘The Season That Never Ends’ is the mood I was hoping to capture,” Schilling followed with.

As of now, Schilling and Petrylaite plan to stick with the Xinomavro grape for its exceptional characteristics though they are currently developing a Brut Blanc using the same vineyard. Aphrodise is special because of the grape used. As Schilling and Petrylaite say, “Never leave the good time you’re having for the good time you wish you were having.”

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Met Gala 2024: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”

BY SOFIE MÄHLKVIST

At this year’s Met Gala, themed “Garden of Time,” Bad Bunny turned heads and sparked conversations with his avant-garde look from Maison Margiela. Known for his fearless fashion choices, the music superstar delivered yet another unforgettable ensemble that perfectly encapsulated the night’s motif.

Adorned in a seemingly unfinished Maison Margiela suit, Bad Bunny’s outfit played with the concept of time itself—unfinished yet timeless, much like a garden perennially in mid-blossom. The stark, chalk-like stitches against the dark fabric echoed the meticulous rows of a gardener’s planting, suggesting growth and evolution, while the suit’s raw hems and loose threads whispered tales of a process still unfolding, a masterpiece still emerging.

But what truly tied Bad Bunny’s look to the “Garden of Time” theme were the delicate black flowers adorning his ensemble, a nod to the enchanting yet thorny narrative of “Sleeping Beauty” and

the mystical flax plant. These floral accents did more than just embellish; they spun a narrative of beauty born from darkness, of blooms that thrive at midnight, lending a gothic yet romantic allure to his modern-day troubadour persona.

With his signature boldness, Bad Bunny didn’t just wear an outfit; he wore a statement. Through the interplay of an undone suit and the dark florals, he captured the essence of the gala’s theme—highlighting the beauty in the unfinished, the strength in vulnerability and the perpetual cycle of decay and rebirth found in both nature and fashion.

This look stands out not only for its conceptual depth but for its audacity to redefine masculinity within the frames of high fashion. It’s a reminder that in the garden of time, every moment is a seed from which new possibilities sprout, and Bad Bunny, much like the blooms on his suit, continues to evolve, pushing boundaries and defying expectations in both music and fashion.

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Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation

Sisters Ann Arnold and Isabella Fiske co-founded the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation (MSHEF) in honor of their father, with their mission being to provide funding for teachers across the country to include Holocaust education in their lesson plans, as well as empowering educators to teach anti-hate initiatives and cultivate a schooling environment founded on equality, kindness and respect. The funds can be used for purchasing educational materials, subsidizing field trips or covering the costs of speakers, assemblies and programs. Since its founding in 2019, the MSHEF has granted over $293,000, reaching over 114,000 students across 31 states.

An Inspiration

Mark Schonwetter was only five-years-old when the Nazis invaded his home country of Poland and he was forced to flee with his mother and younger sister. They spent months in a nearby ghetto, until they were forced to hide for three years in the Polish countryside. By the end of the war, Mark was one of only a handful of surviving Jews from his town. He moved to Israel with his mother and sister in 1957. In the 1960s, he immigrated to the United States alone, where he found work in a jewelry factory. Ultimately, he purchased a different jewelry company and remained in the industry until his retirement in 2018. Along the way he met his wife of 59 years, Luba and had his two daughters, Ann and Isabella.

In 2016, Ann published “Together: A Journey for Survival,” a book retelling her father’s story. “We grew up hearing bits and pieces of my dad’s story,” Ann said. “In 2009, we went back to Poland and it was such a life-changing experience.” This trip inspired her to share her father’s incredible story with the world, first through blog posts, which then turned into her full-length book. After the book’s release, Mark and his daughters began sharing his story with students and adults throughout the Northeast. “The book ushered him into this new chapter and sparked all the speaking engagements, and now, the foundation. It’s all a continuation,” Ann explained.

Ann’s book is also required reading at some schools Mark visits, leading for him to become akin to a celebrity in the hallways. “You would think Beyonce walked into the auditorium with the way kids cheer and stand and clap. It’s the sweetest thing. That’s when you see the effect that this story can have on children,” she said.

Starting the Foundation

Ann and Isabella, after the initial speaking engagements, discovered even affluent school districts weren’t receiving proper funding for Holocaust education, which sparked the idea for the non-profit. “My sister and I wanted to do something for our dad, and we wanted to do something that was meaningful and that was needed,” Ann said. Today, there are only 27 states that mandate Holocaust education. However, mandating and funding are two entirely separate entities. “In the same state, one school district may learn about the Holocaust in a single 50-minute period, and then in another school, they have a wide range of programs and bring in speakers and supply further educational tools. We started the foundation to hopefully bridge the gap,” Ann explained.

How to Support: Creative Initiatives

There are several ways to support the foundation. One of the most

impactful ways is through financial contributions. By donating, individuals can directly contribute to the foundation’s ability to provide grants to schools and educators in need. Additionally, individuals can participate in fundraising events and initiatives organized by the foundation, such as “Journey for the Living,” a virtual fitness event where participants can choose to walk, run or ride 15 miles either in a day, every week or throughout the month. The 15 miles is a tribute to the distance Mark and his family walked in one night to escape their hometown in Poland. MSHEF is also an official charity partner for the New York City Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, November 3.

Looking Ahead

A recent feat for the organization was at the 36th Annual Teen Symposium for the Holocaust in Pennsylvania, where Holocaust education is not mandated statewide. This year’s event had a surge in attendance, with 1,650 students coming together to engage over two days filled with speakers, historical films and educational workshops. This uptick in attendance directly correlates with MSHEF’s work, as they gave out grants which funded 600 of the student’s experiences. Another notable success story stems from their outreach in Michigan, where their efforts led to a significant increase in grant applications, from just three to 91 in one year. MSHEF’s primary goal is to expand Holocaust education funding to all 50 states, ensuring widespread awareness and access to resources, by annually fundraising 2.5 million dollars.

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Art and Adornment

BY MICHÈLE GERBER KLEIN

Art has always been a place of breaking the rules. As Tiffany Dubin who has also curated “Sculpture to Wear,” an exhibition of artist made jewelry at the Sotheby’s Gallery on Newtown Lane in East Hampton, pointed out recently in her lecture the Museum of Arts and Design: “Art jewelry is a form of expression. It’s not about precious stones. It’s not about platinum or gold,” Tiffany explained. “It’s about alternative materials, found objects - they tell stories.” Cases in point included in Tiffany’s lecture were a gold necklace that looked as though it was made of cardboard and glowing gem colored paper earrings. MAD curator Barbara Paris Gifford elaborated, “It’s all about exploring connections and boundaries.”

Appreciative members of the audience, eager to start their own explorations included Roberta Amon, Jeffrey Banks, Phillip Bloch, Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, Pat Cleveland, Cece Cord, Will Cotton, Barbara de Portago, Lauren Ezersky, Han Feng, Barbara Flood, Michele Gerber Klein, Barbara Hoffman, Gemma Kahng, Harold Koda, Martha Kramer, Sally Lee, Laura Lobdell, Fern Mallis, Marsy Mittlemann, Tinu Naija, Katrina Pavlos, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Benny Tabatabai, Kay Unger Pitman and Barbara Winston.

Lauren Ezersky, Michele Gerber Klein, Yeohlee Teng

Paul Van Ravenstein, Pat Cleveland

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Tiffany Dubin

Emma Snowdon-Jones, Jeffrey Banks

Barbara Winston

Barbara Waldman, Stephanie Lang

Carolina von Humboldt, Beth Gordon

Han Feng, Barbara Tober, Harold Koda

Lorinda Ash

BEHIND THE CAMERA

By R. Couri Hay

With Photo Contributions by Patrick McMullan

The Met Gala “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”

Nicole Kidman, stunning in a black-and-white silk-and-feather confection by Balenciaga, provided the major movie-star energy at this year’s Met Gala, dubbed “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Before Kidman and her husband

Keith Urban joined the fun, the ex-wife of Tom Cruise received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in LA. At the Met, Kidman confided she was thrilled with the award but emphasized “I’m not done yet!” Also on the AFI red carpet were Jane Seymour and her pal, author Christy Cashman, talking about producing the screen adaptation of Cashman’s novel “The Truth About Horses,” which just won three literary honors at the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards.

Top male charisma at the Met came courtesy of Chris Hemsworth, who, along with Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Bad Bunny and Anna Wintour, co-chaired the benefit. The iconic gala, AKA the Party of the Year, has raised over $223 million under Wintour’s wings. This year’s tickets clocked in at $75,000 each, making it the most expensive and exhilarating night on the town.

The Garden of Time

This year’s theme was inspired by J.G. Ballard’s story “The Garden of Time.” Standouts included singer Tyla, who wore a Balmain dress made of sand with an hourglass serving as her purse. Zendaya fi rst appeared as a woodland creature in a custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano peacock frock and then reappeared for round two in a floral headdress and black gown from Galliano’s tenure at Givenchy in 1996. The evening drew a dazzling crowd of A-listers from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to Tom Ford. Andrew Bolton, the curator in charge of the Costume Institute said, “It is very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion.”

Dior, Chanel & Charles James

The exhibition is an exploration of fashion’s evolution, blending historical garments with cutting-edge techniques. Over 250 rare items from the Met’s permanent collection were on display from 17th century bodices to contemporary acquisitions by such designers as Phillip Lim and Stella McCartney. Every fashion legend of the 20th century is on display, including Dior, Chanel, Schiaparelli and Charles James, who was represented by his classic black Tulip and Siren dresses. Central to the exhibition are the “Sleeping Beauties,” historical garments that have been preserved over the centuries and are shown laid fl at in glass cases because they are too delicate to be hung on mannequins.

Sleeping Beauties

Through an array of sensory experiences, including scented displays, video animation, light projection, sound scaping and AI, visitors are immersed in the stories behind each garment. Max Hollein, the Met’s director said, “‘Sleeping Beauties’ will heighten our engagement with these masterpieces of fashion by evoking how they feel, move, sound, smell and interact when being worn, ultimately offering a deeper appreciation of the integrity, beauty and artistic brilliance of the works on display.” TikTok is the exhibition’s lead sponsor, with support from Loewe and Condé Nast. This blockbuster runs until September 2, 2024. metmuseum.org

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Tyla

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Nicole Kidman

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Zendaya

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The Met After Party

FKA Twigs hosted her Met Gala afterparty at the Boom Boom Room. Guests included Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon, Tessa Thompson, and Camilla Cabello, who carried a block of ice with a copper rose frozen inside as her purse. Another conversation piece was designer Helen Yarmak’s gold Kama Sutra necklace that features all 64 positions depicted in the notorious, ancient Hindu text. Goldie Hawn was the fi rst to wear the necklace, and now Yarmak has released a set of earrings, rings, and bracelets in both gold and sterling silver bedecked in diamonds and coral. The designer’s fans include Rihanna, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga . helenyarmak.com

John Paulson, Bob Kraft, Andrea & Steve Wynn & Kimberly & Neil Bluhm

John Paulson and his amaretta Alina de Almeida, Dana and Bob Kraft, Audrey and Martin Gruss, Andrea and Steve Wynn, Kimberly and Neil Bluhm, and Eleanor were among the rich and richer at fi nancier John Phelan’s 60th birthday party in Palm Beach. Phelan’s wife Amy, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, created the Rock the Casbah themed event. The 400 glamorous guests all dolled up in Moroccan styled outfits and dined and danced into the wee hours. The party was held in an Arabian tent behind the couple’s art-strewn house and garden. The Phelans were named to ARTnews’s Top 200 Collectors list in 2023 with a collection that was described by a Christie’s auction house curator as “brave…a celebration of the sexual side of life with a sense of humor.” Their collection, which is also on view at their Aspen, London and New York estates, includes pieces by Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, Jenny Holzer and Marilyn Minter.

Alan Hamel & Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Somers’ widower Alan Hamel, who runs her legacy company Suzanne Organics, says he has a system for going out with women to avoid talk that he has a girlfriend. “I only go out with two women at a time because I don’t want people to think I have a girlfriend.” He added, “Ever since my daughter-in-law Caroline Somers told friends at Suzanne’s celebration of life, ‘Alan is ready to start socializing,’ my phone hasn’t stopped ringing. I like going out and all the ladies are friends, there’s nothing romantic going on. I enjoy their company and we all have fun together.” Somers died of breast cancer six months ago, the day before her 77th birthday. suzannesomers.com

Jean Shafiroff, Helen Yarmack

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Kimberly Paige Bluhm

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Kelly Bensimon, Chaz Dean

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CORAVIN

OONI

DAVID YURMAN

TUMI

BEY-BERK

BEY-BERK

FERRAGAMO

TERRA KAFFE

TOURNAMENT CHAIR Roger A. Silverstein* Silverstein Properties, Inc. CHAIRS EMERITI

Robert E. Helpern* Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Samuel B. Lewis* SBL Property Consultants, LLC

Stephen B. Siegel** CBRE, Inc.

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