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From the Editor-in-Chief I have an appointment every morning. It’s the frst of the day, and it’s always with the same person: me. I’m something of a ftness fanatic and have been for years, ever since I looked in the mirror one day and decided I didn’t like what I saw.

I was going to do something about it. I do – every day, pretty much without fail.

Tere’s another appointment I have on my calendar … not a daily one but an annual one. Jan. 10. It’s the date that signals a six-week period in which my daily workout is spit on, mocked and pushed to its limits.

It’s Girl Scout cookie time. Doomsday. Not sure what on earth these wholesome young ladies put in those mixing bowls, but the level of addiction it creates has to be illegal. Has to be. Like any drug, it goes by various street names: Trios. Trefoils. Tagalong Tagalongs. Samoas. And the most lethal of them all: Do-si-dos.

Don’t let the cute names fool you. That’s all part of the diabolical plan. Entice you with something innocent. One’s called Savannah Smiles. How can you not buy a box? With such friendly so words on the outside, what’s inside couldn’t be bad for you. It sounds less like a sugary sweet treat w than a wholesome family flm (which it was, back in 1982). th And then they get you with healthy nomenclature. Consider the case of … Tin Mints.

First word: Tin. Tat’s always healthy. You don’t go to Hardee’s and get a “Tinburger.” And Fi it’s a mint. Mint isn’t fattening. it But the killer for me, without question, is the Do-si-do. Remember the old Lay’s Potato Chip commercial pitching “Betcha Can’t Eat Just One”? Not the case for me with Do-si-dos.

C I can eat just one. Box. I take some solace that I’m not the only one with this addiction.

A friend of mine told me about going to a retirement community last year to visit his mother.

Being the good son he is, he brought her a box of Peanut Butter Patties (aka Tagalongs). Her B friends took notice and asked where their cookies were. He chuckled, asked what they liked and fr learned the cookie of choice was Caramel deLites (aka Samoas). le Te next time he ccame around, he brought not one but two boxes. Everyone was thrilled. So thrilled that on every trip since, they’ve asked when they were getting more. Soon enough, he was bringing along a half-dozen boxes each time … because who knows what would have happened if he didn’t.

It’s not like you can get away from them. Co-workers, family members, neighbors ... everyone knows a little girl who sells cookies. For me, it’s family friend Anna Averitt, my personal dealer. Hiding won’t help. Te Girl Scouts are everywhere. Look, a table of them at Kroger. I get it. Grocery stores sell food, so you’re likely to buy a box or 17 there.

But Lowe’s? I didn’t realize there was a lot of cross-pollination between cookie buyers and lumber buyers.

I suggest we start a support group (“Hi, I’m Jef, and I’m a Do-si-do-aholic”), but I know the Scouts would just set up a table outside wherever the meeting was. We’d never get home without tucking boxes into our coats.

When it’s cookie time, Anna and her girlfriends form a commando sales unit. Tey’re too sweet to refuse.

Another buddy of mine now embraces a Plan B: He gives the Girl Scouts cookie money and has the boxes sent to servicemembers overseas who are always hungry for a taste of home. He’s taken this path, he says, because the cookies show on him more than on most sumo wrestlers.

I’m now on board, too. It salves your conscience: You don’t overeat (well, at least not as much), and you do something tangible for the troops who defend and protect us.

You also support the Girl Scouts. Te international organization that’s more than a century old helps girls build their character, confdence and courage. Among the things they learn about are their communities, the environment, advocacy and respect.

Tey also pick up quickly on entrepreneurship and fnancial literacy. Because they sell … well, you know.

Jefrey Cohen, Editor-in-Chief Are you craving the cookies, too? Tey’ll be available in February. What are your faves? Sweet on Savannah Smiles? Cheering for the new kid, Rah-Rah Raisins? Would you dance for a Do-si-do? Let me know. Email me at jef@slmag.net.

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Inglenook

Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier

THE PLACE Having amassed a fortune in sea ferrying, in 1879 Finnish sea captain Gustave Niebaum purchased a vast estate in Rutherford, California named Inglenook, with a goal of producing wine on an estate that could rival its European counterparts. The word ‘Inglenook’ is a Scottish expression meaning “cozy corner”, but in this case it should denote a copious cozy corner, as the estate, which includes a brilliant European-style château, would eventually encompass more than 1,500 acres.

From north to south, the Napa Valley is about 30 miles in length, which is not nearly as big as most people think. Te region’s width tops out at five miles and goes down to a single mile at its narrowest point. Mountains surround the valley on both sides: the Mayacamas Mountains to the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east.

THE HISTORY Inglenook’s frst vintage was produced 1882, and the picturesque château was completed in 1887. In 1891, Inglenook wine was revered enough to be served in the White House for President Grover Cleveland. It may seem hard to believe, but in 1901 you could enjoy a bottle of Inglenook Claret for less than a dollar.

Lamentably, winemaking at the estate ceased in 1908 for three years following the death of Gustave Niebaum at the age of 66, until his widow subsequently resumed the estate’s production and its critical acclaim. In 1914, John Daniel Jr., the grandnephew of Gustave Niebaum, and his sister Suzanne moved to the estate after their mother died to be reared by the widow Niebaum.

From 1919 to 1933 the ludicrous happens: prohibition declares the production of wine illegal, leaving the great estate to continue producing grapes but not wine. After the repeal of prohibition in 1933, John Daniel Jr. took leadership of Inglenook, eventually becoming its owner in 1939. Daniel was the first vintner to use Napa Valley on his label, thus emphasizing the importance of the winemaking region. It is during this time that John Daniel Jr. made truly one of the greatest wines ever produced in California: the famous 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon.

With the motto “Pride Not Proft” frmly in place, Inglenook's obsession with quality as opposed to fnancial security ultimately led to its downfall, compelling Daniel to sell the name Inglenook along with the great château and some of the vineyards in 1964.

The new owner was a large national company that eventually evolved into the company named Heublein. Tis company did no favors to the name or the wine, making inexpensive wine of mediocre quality, although they did make some very nice Cabernet Sauvignons as part of its Reserve Cask series.

Daniel continued to maintain a sizeable share of the land as well as the Niebaum mansion where he and his family lived until

his death in 1970. In 1975, his wife sold the portion of the estate her family had maintained to Francis and Eleanor Coppola, who renamed the estate Niebaum-Coppola. Tey produced the frst vintage of their fagship wine Rubicon in 1978, but not in the great château, as it was still owned by the large national company.

In 1995 Coppola bought the château and the vineyards Daniel sold in 1964, thereby reuniting the great property and restoring the glory of the Inglenook château. Finally and gratefully the Coppola’s acquired the Inglenook trademark in 2011, and once again the property is named Inglenook.

I have had the great fortune to visit the estate on numerous occasions, watching the evolution before and after Coppola purchased the final elements of estate and the château. The culmination of my appreciation of the estate occurred at the legendary Aspen tasting in 1991, where we tasted a selection of wines from 1941 to 1986. I was in astonishment of how well the 1941, 1946 and 1959 showed truly incredible wines.

Precious few estates in California or in Napa Valley have a history and legacy like Inglenook. Perhaps Buena Vista, Gundlach Bundschu, Charles Krug or Beringer could rival it, but today there are few historic estates in California under the ownership of individuals or families as opposed to multinational conglomerates. Inglenook has been through both and survived with its renewed grandeur thanks to Francis Ford Coppola.

THE WINE 1941 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California) On my list as one of the best wines I have ever had. I tasted this classic Napa Valley Cabernet at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic in 1991; Robert Parker was the moderator and it was a most memorable occasion. At the time of the tasting its auction value was $1800.00 a bottle; a taste of Napa Valley history.

Intense nose of currant and anise, it is amazingly long, rich and concentrated. A seductive bouquet of caramelized fruits remains in the glass even after the wine was gone, ethereal and multidimensional.

2009 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon (Napa Valley, California) Rubicon is the famed river in Northern Italy that Caesar crossed with his troops, irrevocably committing himself to his destination. Rubicon signifes Coppola’s own commitment to winemaking at the great Inglenook estate. Tis is the frst year Rubicon and Inglenook share a label. Blackberries, currants, violets, baking spices, and toasty oak round out this full-bodied and rich wine that has plenty of tannins for ageing. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 140 professionals in North America and 219 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.

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Curating a Lifestyle: Destination, Antiques!

Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers

Debra Force Fine Art, New York

M. S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans

For anyone seeking one more reason to collect unique and beautiful antiques, art and jewelry, Scott Diament and his production team for the Palm Beach Show annually deliver the holy grail of treasure hunting. Across the fve days of Presidents’ Day weekend, top collectors and antiques enthusiasts will once again escape their winter doldrums to the elite resort town, browsing choice offerings from more than 160 renowned international exhibitors.

Converting the Palm Beach County Convention Center to an art and design mecca, Diament’s team relies on trusted, repeat exhibitors to bring their best merchandise and elegant displays. From the dramatic selections in London-based Peter Finer’s inventory of fne arms and armour to the sophisticated antique and vintage baubles from New York’s prestigious Fred Leighton, more than 50,000 visitors are treated to an incredible variety of material, spanning every genre and juxtaposing many periods and movements. Interested in American Indian Arts?

Simply pop in the booth of Marcy Burns, a leader in the category.

Looking for an exceptional American painting? There are few options more revered than Debra Force Fine Art. Americana afcionados will be treated to the ultimate selection when visiting the booth of legendary Jefrey Tillou Antiques. From Oriental rugs to English silver, French furniture to Danish modern, grab a map of the world and chart your journey, as dealers from all over the United States and Europe bring their coveted wares to accommodate your “one-stop-shopping experience” of anything you might dream of collecting.

A hallmark of the social season, the show’s Preview Party has become a standalone destination event. “Te Preview Party on Friday night has become one of the hottest society nights in Palm Beach,” notes Diament. “It’s a who’s who of antiques and art cognoscenti, political dignitaries and socialites, and a chance to shop the show before anyone else.”

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Need some ideas on how to make a statement with your own collection? Tis year, renowned interior designer, Campion Platt will curate the 2015 Designer Showcase. An award-winning designer, Platt boasts a dazzling client list of celebrities who appreciate his focus on personalized spaces.

“No two of our projects are the same,” says Campion, whose projects are driven by client-generated wish lists. Under Platt’s direction, the Designer Showcase will be a “don’t miss” highlight of the 2015 show. Featuring room vignettes by leading interior designers utilizing art, antiques and accessories from exhibitors, Platt’s curated exhibit should prove a magnificent manifestation of an authentic and liveable approach to collecting.

Don’t let the guest or exhibitor list intimidate. Diament’s goal is to ofer an environment that fosters the understanding and appreciation of antiques, not just the enviable chance to buy big ticket items. Passes for the four-day weekend are just $20, with complimentary access to the educational lecture series. According to Diament, “In 2014, seats at practically every lecture were flled to capacity with some lectures leaving standing room only. Tis year’s line-up of speakers will surely inspire a similar response from attendees.”

So, whether you are an art enthusiast or simply artcurious, grab your sunscreen and dive into the engaging world of collecting at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show.

Can’t make it to sunny Florida in February? Don’t fret - thanks to CollectorsNet.com, launched by the Palm Beach Show group in 2010, you can view and purchase from an exclusive, handpicked community of Palm Beach Show Group dealers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For more information, visit palmbeachshow.com. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.

Fred Leighton, New York

Peter Finer Arms & Armour, London

Butchof Antiques, London

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts, New York

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Bibliotaph Puerto Rico native Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz holds two master's degrees in architecture one from the University of Puerto Rico and the other from Columbia University. Since founding his own frm in 1992, he has garnered praise and an enviable client roster for his modern interiors based the principles of classical architecture. Tis book highlights aspects of more than 60 projects completed since his frm was founded. Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz & Linda O'Keefe - Suspending Reality: Interiors by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz - Hardcover, 240 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).

Furniture and industrial designer and architect Kem Weber (1889-1963), left his native Germany for San Francisco early in his career, eventually becoming a US citizen in 1924 and establishing his own industrial design studio in Hollywood. Culled from Weber family archives, this book is the frst major study of the designer, whose most iconic designs include his Bentlock line, the Air Line chair of 1934, the interiors for the Bixby House, and his tubular-steel furniture for Lloyd. Christopher Long Kem Weber: Designer and Architect - Hardcover, 304 pages, Yale University Press (yalepress.yale.edu) Tis compendium of interior design work by Atelier AM, headed by the Los Angeles-based, husband-and-wife team of Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, is brimming with impactful yet tranquil spaces, distinguished by a deft co-mingling of antiques, ancient artifacts and the avant-garde.

Alexandra Misczynski (author), Michael Misczynski (author), Mayer Rus (author), Francois Halard (photographer) - Interiors: Atelier AM - Hardcover, 248 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

"Good design is directed, progressive, and fexible enough to embrace accident and serendipity," explains interior designer Richard Mishaan in the Introduction to Artfully Modern, which highlights his key commissions since 2009.

Common among all of the projects, regardless of scale, is Mishaan's signature contemporary fusion style. Richard Mishaan and Judith Nasatir - Artfully Modern: Interiors

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books A tastemaker on a global scale who works out of a castle near Antwerp, antiques dealer and interior designer Axel Vervoordt is cited as a pioneer in the style of designing rooms with the distinct purpose of mixing antiques and contemporary art. Tis beautifully photographed book outlines aspects of the designer's philosophy, including the fact that he fnds the spirit of things more important than the look of things and, that "everything needs a deep human reason." Meredith EtheringtonSmith (author), Laziz Hamani (photographer) - Axel Vervoordt: Te Story of a Style - Hardcover, 195 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).

Born in Hong Kong and educated at Cambridge, André Fu is known for designing high-end hospitality spaces infused with new Asian principles and a keen focus on proportion and spatial planning. Tis book focuses on key projects carried out by his design studio, AFSO, including Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong, the Fullerton Bay Hotel at Singapore’s waterfront, the Opus Suite at Te Berkeley, London, and Galerie Perrotin in Hong Kong. André Fu - André Fu - Hardcover, 176 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com).

Since 1995 Ann Getty's eponymous frm has been crafting exquisite interiors for a global clientele. Tis book, the frst-ever compilation of her work, provides a glimpse into some of these rarefed rooms, furnished with fne antiques and with the highest level of craftsmanship.

Diane Dorrans Saeks (author), Lisa Romerein (photographer) - Ann Getty: Interior Style Hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).

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Blackbody multicolor suspension chandelier with organic light-emitting diodes in green, blue, red and yellow (price upon request; roche-bobois.com). 10) 'Habitat' wallpaper by Marcel Wanders (price upon request; marcelwanders.com). 11) Te 'Rag Edition' T-shirt chair (price upon request) from Green Furniture Sweden is constructed using leftover textiles from sofa manufacturers. Te pieces can be individually replaced to evolve with your surroundings (greenfurniture.se).

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Down the Rabbit Hole Wonderment and whimsy in Dubai Written by Bridget Williams

It was a scene not unlike one would expect to find at any given international oceanfront hotspot: a crush of beautiful people, dressed to the nines with drinks in hand, socializing and dancing to the pulsating beat of house music. Te distinguishing experience in the midst of this revelry came when the music abruptly ceased, and a brief PSA-style announcement referenced deference to the evening Muslim call to prayer. After a few moments, the beat resumed and everyone carried on as before.

Tis instance was but one of many surprises during a recent trip to Dubai, where I found that Western mores co-exist alongside Middle Eastern religiosity with relatively few concessions, and where a plethora of overly conservative clothing proved to be as unnecessary as the preconceived notions I also brought along.

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Te Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world.

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Voda Bar in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

Cognacs, cigars and chocolate are ofered at C Club in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

Beset by bevies of unfathomable angles and curves that stretch ever higher into the cloudless skies, the architectural wonders of the built environment in Dubai are positioned between the vast Arabian Desert and the Persian Gulf. We arrived well-rested following a long Emirates Air fight (emirates.com/ us) that included socializing with a chic group of international travelers in the upper deck lounge aboard the massive A380 aircraft, the largest and most advanced passenger aircraft in the world. During the drive from Dubai International Airport to our frst stop, the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, located on the western wing of Palm Jumeirah, I fully expected to see a fying car whiz by as I ogled skyscrapers whose contours are attributable to some of the most notable international architects working today. Te oldest building in the city, the Al Fahidi Fort, was constructed in 1787, and the majority of the “old” architecture is even further from ancient, giving the region’s architects and visionaries an unfettered opportunity to create modern marvels where it appears that even the sky isn’t a limiting factor.

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A massive land reclamation project devised by the Prince of Dubai that has added nearly 50 miles to the Dubai coastline, the Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree built entirely from sand and rocks. All of the island’s hotels are clustered on the “trunk” of the palm tree as well as the crescent that frames it, with upscale homes located on the palm’s fronds.

With an overall design scheme based on motifs that speak to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th and 15th centuries but reinterpreted in a fashion best described as over-thetop (the expression, while overwrought, is entirely apropos for almost everything in Dubai), the 405-room Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, which took nearly three years from conception to completion, is an opulent homage rendered in gold, marble (nearly 100,000 squarefeet in total), intricately carved wood and handmade ceramic tiles sourced from Turkey. Here and at Jumeirah’s other hotel, residential and leisure properties, it represents what fabulous fantasylands can result when money is not an issue.

Te exterior of the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray as viewed from Palm Jumeirah.

Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the largest in the Middle East.

Te Imperium restaurant at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray provides a luxurious setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Overlooking the turquoise waters that gently lap against Palm Jumeirah Beach, my deluxe king room boasted a marble soaking tub whose size was more akin to a baby pool at a water park than a standard hotel amenity. Those wanting to up the ante on opulence should consider an Imperial Suite, resplendent with fnely polished marble foors and enough gold leaf to make Fort Knox envious. Also available are 38 exquisitely appointed four-to-fve bedroom villas preferred by well-heeled international travelers desiring the space provided by a private home but with all the services available from a top-tier resort.

Accessed from the hotel’s towering central corridor, referred to as the “Avenue of Indulgences” for the array of luxury boutiques present, are a total of eight restaurants and two bars, whose vast range makes it entirely possible to take a world class, fve-star culinary trip around the world without ever leaving the luxurious confnes of the resort. Taste buds are tantalized with both traditional and contemporary takes on Turkish, Vietnamese, Indian, Lebanese, French and Japanese cuisines.

Dubai certainly has a corner on claiming “world’s best” titles in the tallest, highest and fastest categories among others, so it should come as little surprise that the Talise Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, at just over 26,000 square-feet, is the largest in the Middle East. Although a “Radiant Date” facial was certainly tempting, my curiosity was piqued by the traditional Turkish hammam treatment. After exiting the ladies changing area, I was escorted to a large open room with a tall domed ceiling; centered beneath was an octagon-shaped platform sheathed in marble.

I was instructed to lie down on the heated surface and then I was subsequently doused with warm water, intensely "loofahed" from head-to-toe and “beaten” with sudsy “pillows” whose teeny bubbles multiplied with every tap before settling and cocooning me like a warm blanket. An invigorating massage was followed by a shampoo and honey and lavender hair mask. Following the treatment our group retreated to a lounging area in a large antechamber where we sipped hot tea, noshed dried fgs and raved about our super smooth skin. slmag.net

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Aerial view of Al Qasr, part of the sprawling Madinat Jumeirah resort.

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Sunrise yoga on the beach is ofered daily at Madinat Jumeirah.

Photo by Bridget Williams.

Te souk at Madinat Jumeirah.

Pai Tai restaurant at Madinat Jumeirah.

Thumbing their noses at the arid environment, the architects and designers of Dubai’s dreamscapes incorporate water everywhere, a concept most wholly expressed at Madinat Jumeirah, where an intricate network of canals allows guests to navigate the sprawling property via abras (water taxis). Inspired by historic UAE architecture, the property boasts a trio of unique lodging options as well as a bustling souk with 95 shops ofering everything from kitschy knick-knacks to fne jewelry.

Both the 292-room Mina A’ Salam and the 294-room Al Qasr ofer a traditional luxury hotel experience. Te 283 rooms of Dar Al Masyaf are organized within 29 clusters of two-story, standalone Arabic-style summer houses that are hidden away amongst lush vegetation and provide enhanced amenities such as semi-private pools, butler service and complimentary evening cocktails in each villa’s reception area. As a general rule, Dar Al Masyaf is preferred by couples; Mina A’ Salam is popular for business travelers due to its proximity to the conference center; and the opulent Al Qasr, designed to replicate a Sheikh’s summer residence, is apropos for those who appreciate and expect the fner things in life. In support of this presumption, the number of luxury automobiles and supercars I saw assembled in the valet lot outside the Dar Al Masyaf could easily rival the show feld at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

On par with the Madinat Jumeirah’s scale is the diversity of its dining options – 22 bars and restaurants in total.

Encompassing six restaurants, Friday brunch at Al Qasr is the largest in the city, drawing well-heeled locals dressed to the

nines. Te all-you-can-eat spread, approximately $150pp, is so large that patrons are given a map to navigate the oferings. A short walk down a long pier in the Arabian Sea leads to Pierchic, an award winning seafood restaurant, where the only thing rivaling the artful plating is the panoramic view. At Pai Tai, a gorgeous canal-front restaurant accessed via an abra boat, traditional Tai dancers provide entertainment as authentic as the cuisine.

Arguably the most family friendly of the Jumeirah properties given the vast array of things to do, it would be entirely fathomable to spend an entire week without ever leaving the resort. Daily sunrise yoga on the beach is a great way to start the day. Alternately, fitness minded travelers can get their fix at Talise Fitness, with a 75-foot lap pool, squash courts, a full lineup of ftness classes, a rock climbing wall, and the frst-ofits-kind High Altitude Suite, which enhances aerobic capacity by simulating how the body adapts to exertion at 9,000 feet.

Kids can be endlessly entertained at Sinbad’s Kids Club, while their parents enjoy some pampering at the 26-room Talise Spa. Guests have access to Jumeirah’s Wild Wadi water park, located next door to the Madinat Jumeirah and offering an array of slides and attractions from mild to wild. It took a lot of goading from my travelmates to get me to ride the ‘Jumeirah Sceirah’, but the thrill was well worth the near heart-attacking inducing experience of waiting for the floor to drop out of a capsule nearly 100-feet in the air. slmag.net

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Club Suite in the Burj Al Arab.

Entrance to one of two Royal Suites.

Te atrium in the Burj Al Arab.

Photo by Bridget Williams.

The jewel in the Jumeirah hotel group's very glittery crown is no doubt the Burj Al Arab, the most recognizable landmark in Dubai and often referred to as the world’s only seven-star hotel. I’d been admiring the superstructure for days, appearing almost like a mirage as it rises nearly 1,000 feet from a man-made island in the Arabian Sea. Designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins to resemble a billowing dhow sail, the Burj Al Arab is the tallest all-suite hotel in the world, just 180-feet shy of the Empire State Building. Defned by a Tefon-coated woven glass fber screen stretched across the tower’s “ribs”, by day the screen is brilliant white and at night the canvas comes to life with a colorful light show. Another defning feature of the exterior is the helipad, located more than 600-feet above sea level, and available for VIP arrivals, departures and helitours, or a tennis match, if you happen to be Andrew Agassi or Roger Federer, who famously squared of for a few rounds there in 2005.

As impressive as the structure is from the outside, the interior is much more awe-inspiring, making me feel a little like Alice when she first tumbled into Wonderland. My mouth agape, I nearly missed the traditional “Marahaba Welcome” of rose water, a cold towel, dates, Bakhoor (incense), and Arabic coffee as I spun around to soak everything in. Technicolor hues transition from royal blue to yellow in the atrium, the world’s tallest at 540feet. In the upper lobby, choreographed drips, drops, streams and sprays from a central fountain, flanked by gilded columns are intermittently punctuated by sudden bursts that send water more than 100-feet into the air.

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Comprised of 202 two-story guest rooms ranging in size from 1,803 to 8,963 square feet, the height of luxury, both literally and fguratively, are two Royal Suites that encompass the entire 25th foor. As I exited the elevator enroute to my duplex, I was greeted by my foor concierge, who in turn introduced me to my personal butler. Having anticipated the availability of this service, I’d been racking my brain about any tasks I could assign, and settled on having him reserve a 24-carat gold-plated iPad for me to use for the duration of my stay (when in Rome, right?). A similar device is for sale in the gift shop should you fnd you are having difculty relinquishing it at checkout.

My one-bedroom deluxe suite was organized with a woodpaneled work area with an iMac, a stocked bar and expansive living room with a 42” plasma television and foor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor. At the top of the curved marble staircase was the bedroom suite. Arrayed on the marble vanity were full-size Hermès toiletries, perfume and cologne - Kelly Calèche for her and Terra D’Hermès for him. At the touch of a button, the curtains in the bedroom retreated to reveal a seemingly endless expanse of sea. Rooms are outftted in colors beftting a royal – deeply saturated shades of red, blue, gold and purple, inlaid and gilt-accented wood and a recurring use of the Greek key motif.

Tere are a total of seven bars and restaurants on property.

Reached via a gold-plated elevator in the upper lobby, Al Mahara is recognized as one of the fnest restaurants in the world and the only place I have ever eaten exclusive Kaviari Farm caviar at lunch while being completely surrounded by ocean life. Both the main

Lower lobby in the Burj Al Arab.

Talise Spa is located on the 18th foor in the Burj Al Arab.

A whimsical dining room in the Royal Suite at the Burj Al Arab.

dining area and private dining rooms are lit by an otherworldly glow of an enormous foor-to-ceiling seawater aquarium holding 100 diferent species.

Formal afternoon tea is served in high style at Sahn Eddar, located in the upper lobby. On the 27th floor is the hugely popular Al Muntaha restaurant and the Skyview Bar. Te latter is the only place in Dubai to ofer mixology, a unique concept in which drink artisans briefy “interview” guests to gauge their tastes and mood before crafting a completely unique cocktail.

Te slightly sweet and efervescent concoction resulting from my Q&A was spot on.

As one of the leading tourist destinations in the world, there are a host of unique experiences all within easy reach of the Jumeirah properties. Shopping is a favorite pastime, particularly at the height of summer when temperatures can firt with 120°F. Tere are 10 major shopping malls, with an 11th in the works.

As an unabashed shoe enthusiast, I was more than a little giddy to explore the 39 shops within the designated shoe district in the 1,200-store Dubai Mall (thedubaimall.com). Fashion Avenue, a collection of the world’s finest luxury boutiques, is signified by an installation of larger-than-life butterfies suspended from the ceiling, which left me wondering if it was a tongue-in-cheek reference to money fying from pocketbooks. Outside the Dubai Mall, the 900-foot-long Dubai Fountain, set within the 30-acre Burj Khalifa Lake and designed by the creators of the Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas, ofers scheduled performances punctuated by aqua jets that can propel water as high as 500 feet.

No trip to Dubai would be complete without standing atop the Burj Khalifa (burjkhalifa.ae/en/), the tallest building in the world. More than 2,400 feet tall, the elevator to the 124th level

travels at a dizzying pace of 30 feet per second. This elevated vantage point is ideal for surveying the entirety of the built landscape as well as the not-too-distant desert from which this megalopolis sprung forth.

Founded in 1998 as a way to reach out and educate expatriates in the traditions and customs of the UAE, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (cultures.ae), offers tourists the opportunity to participate in heritage tours, cultural meals and tours of the Jumeirah Mosque, the only mosque in Dubai that is open to the public six days a week.

The Centre is located within the Bastakia Quarter, a declared conservation area that was built in the late 19th century by afuent Persian merchants.

Dubai has a reputation for top-quality gold, available on the cheap, but with one caveat – you have to be willing to haggle for the best price. Te best shops, operated under strict government regulation, are found within the Gold Souk on Khalid Bin Waleed Road. Other designated souks within the bustling Deira area include the narrow alleyways of the sensory overload-inducing Spice Souk; the Perfume Souk on Sikkat Al Khail Road; and the Old Souk/Textile Souk in Bur Dubai, a colorful bazaar housed within restored stone buildings.

After a week of experiencing so many modern marvels holding claim to best-in-the-world accolades, it was only ftting that we allow one fnal indulgence for our early morning transfer to the airport: being chaufeured in one of the Burj Al Arab’s feet of white Rolls Royce’s – the largest collection owned by a hotel in the world.

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Stars on Parade Highlights from the Los Angeles Motor Show Written by Bridget Williams

Maserati Alferi 2+2 Concept

Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show is the frst major North American auto show of the season each year, and as such serves as a primary staging ground for never-before-seen global premieres. Te 2014 show, held in late November, was no exception, with 30 world debuts and 60 vehicle unveilings overall; over half of the debuts hailed from the luxury and performance sectors. “With this debut lineup, Los Angeles delivered the best of what’s to come in the automotive space,” said LA Auto Show President, Lisa Kaz. “The automotive landscape is ever-changing and we continue to be at the forefront of the groundbreaking news.”

AUDI Marc Lichte, the new Head of Design at Audi, heralded the launch of a new design era at the company with the debut of the Audi Prologue concept car, saying: “Audi stands for sportiness, lightweight design and the Quattro permanent all-wheel drive. In the Audi prologue, we are expressing this know-how in a new form – we have put the sportiest car in the luxury segment on wheels. Our team took new approaches in both exterior and interior design.”

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The two-door coupe, which is slightly shorter and flatter than today’s production A8, produces up to 605hp, propelling the car from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. The spacious interior, based on Gran Turismo design, marks the beginning of a new design era at Audi, in which the architecture merges with the operating concept to form one unit. Te surfaces for displays and controls are innovatively integrated into the instrument panel and console of the center tunnel, and the infotainment system brings driver and passenger into dialog with one another.

Also making its debut was the Audi R8 competition; its 570hp makes it the most powerful Audi production vehicle to-date, capable of going 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph.

BENTLEY Apropos for California climes and its glitterati clientele, Bentley showcased its vision for the future with the Bentley Grand Convertible. Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer, who unveiled the car commented: “Tis concept demonstrates Bentley’s ability to create a pinnacle

Audi prologue concept car

Bentley Grand Convertible

BMW X6M

Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Tursimo (VGT) concept

convertible Grand Tourer, while embodying elegance beyond compare. With this car we combine the opulent Mulsanne experience with the full sensory indulgence of open-air touring, continuing to unite luxury and performance in new ways. We will ensure that this car - if it reaches the roads – will be a highly exclusive, extremely limited collector’s piece.”

Turbo technology that delivers a maximum of 567 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Te standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. The BMW X5 M will be offered at a base MSRP of $99,650 and the BMW X6 M will start at $103,050, including $950 destination and handling.

BMW Te new BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M made their world debuts and the BMW 2 Series Convertible and BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe made their North American auto show debuts.

Purpose-designed for exceptional driving experiences, the latest generation of high-performance all-wheel-drive vehicles from BMW M delivers boosted output, optimized suspension technology, and new heights of luxury and innovation in the equipment range. The BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M raise the bar in terms of dynamics, steering precision, and braking performance, while fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are significantly lower than previous models. Both models are equipped with the V8 unit with M TwinPower

CHEVROLET Developed as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the future of automotive design and innovation, the Chaparral 2X VGT concept is inspired by the innovative racecars Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet partnered on more than 45 years ago. With a 671-kW laser, powered by a pack of lithium-ion batteries, and an air-powered generator to provide 900 horsepower worth of thrust, the Chaparral 2X VGT will be capable of a 240-mph top speed in the video game with 0-60 acceleration capability of 1.5 seconds. Other manufacturers have developed concept racecars for the Vision Gran Turismo project, but Chevrolet is one of the few to transfer it from the digital gaming world to a physical concept vehicle.

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Jaguar F-Type

Lexus LF-C2

JAGUAR Jaguar debuted its 2015 model year lineup and showcased new options present in the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE, including a manual transmission option, All-Wheel Drive, and a new 550hp "R" Convertible.

The Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible models have entered their fnal year for 2015, and Jaguar is commemorating the end of production with the XK Final Fifty limited edition: the last 50 XKR models produced for the U.S. market, including 25 Coupes and 25 Convertibles. Pricing begins at $85,425 for the XK Coupe.

LAND ROVER Land Rover presented its 2015 model range, along with the U.S. debut of the new Discovery Sport, a versatile premium compact SUV that is the first member of the new Discovery vehicle family. Te Discovery Sport ofers a dynamic design with a compact footprint enabling optional seven-passenger seating in a "5+2" configuration. The 2015 Discovery Sport promises a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efciency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum, a 240hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

LEXUS Southern California sunshine was an ideal complement to the Lexus LF-C2 concept that made its global debut at the show. Te exterior styling of the 2+2 layout is infuenced by the way various surface shapes interact with different types of light. Designers created edges, planes and curvature that allow the LF-C2 to exude varying characteristics when seen from diferent angles and under diferent lighting conditions.

This objective, when combined with Lexus’ golden yellow multi-layer paint process, results in a striking and progressive interpretation of an open top luxury GT. Te exterior attributes of the LF-C2 extend into the cabin, as the center console originates from the rear deck and runs down the length of the cabin all the way to the dashboard. Te dashboard design presents functional simplicity with an attractiveyet-straightforward instrument cluster, a central video monitor controlled by a Remote Touchpad on the center console and a classically styled analog clock placed between the central air vents.

MASERATI Maserati presented its complete model year 2015 range including the sportingly redefned Quattroporte GTS and the Alferi 2+2 concept, which made its U.S. premiere.

Mercedes- Maybach S-Class

Created to commemorate Maserati’s Centennial, the Alferi—which takes its name from Alferi Maserati, the most prominent of the Maserati brothers—explores the stylistic heritage of the brand and anticipates future design trends.

Tis concept car interprets Maserati’s most iconic signatures: restyled triple air ducts on the wheel arches; the Trident emblem in a central position on the front grille; the “Saetta” logo on the rear pillar; and forged wheels whose spoke design gives a nod to the Trident profile. Poltrona Frau aniline leather has been generously used for the interior, matched with copper, aluminum and other materials reminiscent of oxidized steel, commonly used in the racing cars of the Fifties.

Vintage racing also inspires the wraparound design of the seats, ofset by their futuristic look and modern structure.

MERCEDES With a world premiere in Guangzhou and the presentation in Los Angeles, the new Mercedes- Maybach S-Class was unveiled almost simultaneously in its two key markets of China and North America. At 214.6 inches long and with a wheelbase of 132.5 inches, the fagship of the MercedesBenz model range is 8.1 inches larger in both dimensions than

the S-Class Sedan. Rear passengers beneft from this increased size as well as from standard equipment that includes executive seats on both the left and right sides. The US will launch the Mercedes- Maybach S600 in April 2015.

PORSCHE Porsche presented two new GTS models, the 911 Carrera GTS and the Cayenne GTS along with the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, a special edition limited to 100 units worldwide.

The four variants of the 911 Carrera GTS close the gap between the 911 Carrera S and the 911 GT3. The model, available as coupe and convertible, is equipped with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and develops 430 hp. The Sport Chrono package and other performance enhancing features are ftted as standard equipment.

Te Cayenne GTS develops 440 hp and has a sporty, air suspension equipped chassis with a lowered ride height that boosts driving performance to even higher levels. The third new model at the Auto Show was the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, which ofers a particularly luxurious combination of performance and exclusivity. sl

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5) Te Bonafde from Blizzard is an award winning, jack of all trades ski ($850), east coast to west coast, groomers to bumps. 98mm underfoot (blizzardsportusa.com). 6) A lightweight women’s specifc Flipcore gives Blizzard's Skeeva skis ($750) an easy balanced feel, and combined with a powder specifc rocker with camber underfoot the result is a winning recipe for foatation and on-trail versatility (blizzardsportsusa.com). 7) Designed for use in all types of snow both on and of-piste, the Icerunner from Lacroix ($1,435) is suitable for skiers of all levels (lacroix-skis.com).

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Maaji bikini (maajiswimwear.com; Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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From Bogner (bogner.com): Racing helmet ($400); Sport Ski goggles ($200); Kaja-D down jacket ($1,472); Sara knit jacket ($850); Lili stretch pants ($500); Fire+Ice gloves ($200); Fell moonboots ($700)

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6) Gigi x Lizzie Picnic Fedora ($395) from Lizzie Fortunato (lizziefortunato.com). 7) Ailsa sunglasses ($305) from Shauns (shaunscalifornia. com). 8) Benedict sunglasses ($400) from Oliver Peoples (oliverpeoples.com). 9) Wikus two-piece swimsuit in Cobra Black from OYE (oyeswimwear.com). 10) Silk button up ($425) and panel one piece ($307) from We Are Handsome (wearehandsome.com).

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Nice on Ice

Bentley ofers the ultimate winter driving experience Written by Bridget Williams For many of us, the thought of being behind the wheel and careening across a sheet of snow and ice is harrowing at best. Tere is a small minority, namely 144 adrenaline junkies with an eye for luxury, who are happy to pay for the experience as part of the annual Bentley Power on Ice event, staged on a frozen lake at the edge of the Arctic Circle in northern Finland. A total of eight fourday small group sessions are being ofered in January and February, ensuring that each participant will have ample time to push a range of Bentley’s beyond the limits of day-to-day driving. “Power on Ice mixes the pure exhilaration of slaloming a Bentley supercar on a purpose-built course or taking a spin around a ‘figure eight’ track, with the opportunity to acquire advanced techniques from a personal instructor, that will enable drivers to handle their cars with confdence, even in the harshest weather conditions,” explained Peter Barnes, a senior instructor with Bentley Driving.

Making its debut on ice in 2015 is the Continental GT3-R, the most dynamic member of Bentley’s esteemed Continental family of Grand Tourers.

Limited to 300 examples worldwide, it will be put to the test by four-time World Rally Champion and world ice speed record holder Juha Kankkunen, who is also responsible for the design of the ice track, which is ‘shaved’ into the lake’s six-foot thick ice sheet using specialized equipment. “Although I have broken two icespeed world records with Bentley and understand what these cars are capable of, it is remarkable to be able to drive a luxury sedan designed to deliver such great levels of refnement and comfort in these kind of harsh, wintery conditions and many miles from the nearest roads,” said Kankkunen.

Two full days of programming will focus on expert instruction and driving a range of all-wheel drive Continental GTs and Flying Spurs. A highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be a “fast lap” on the track with Kankkunen.

Limited to 18 drivers per session, participants will meet at Helinski Vantaa Airport and board a private chartered fight to Kuusamo where they will check-in to Chalet Hotel Ruka Peak, which boasts a traditional smoke sauna built into a cave in the west wing of the building. Outside of the driving experience, the itinerary includes dog sled and snowmobile touring, dinner at a historic reindeer farm, and a celebratory closing dinner highlighting contemporary Finnish cuisine.

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New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Bridget Williams.

Te Art of the Matter A culture of creativity abounds in Santa Fe Written by Bridget Williams I fell in love again and again in Santa Fe. First it was with a whimsical contemporary kachina by Molly Heizer I spied in the window of Canyon Road Contemporar y galler y (canyoncontemporary.com); later that evening, a mammoth green chile cheeseburger was the object of my afection. Te following morning, a breathtaking hilltop view during a sunrise run stole my heart, and each night when I returned to my room at the Inn of the Anasazi, I was enamored with basking in the golden glow of the fre in my kiva-style freplace while catching up on some reading and indulging in a turndown sweet treat.

With just over 80,000 residents, this relatively small city, situated on a high plateau at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, draws big time crowds - roughly two million a year to be exact - to experience its vibrant art, culinary, shopping, history and cultural scenes and abundant natural beauty. Te oldest city in the United States (founded by Spanish missionaries in 1610) 60 slmag.net

and both the highest and oldest capital city in the country, Santa Fe was recently recognized as one of the top 10 cities in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Considering its more than 250 art galleries and 13 museums, it should come as little surprise that in 2005 the city nabbed UNESCO’s frst Creative City designation in the USA. Opened 25 years ago and located steps from the Plaza District, which is regarded as the cultural heart of Santa Fe, the three-story Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi (rosewoodhotels.com/ Anasazi) is a microcosm of the destination, offering a distinct sense of place, intriguing art and creative culinary oferings. A boutique property with just 58 guest rooms, the entirety of the décor presents a local artistic bent. Some examples are subtle - a stylized eagle suggested in the bar’s stone foor for instance - while others, such as the colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi, are indicative of the

Elk entrée at Anasazi Restaurant.

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region’s enduring Native American spirit. Displayed in harmony throughout the common areas, including a cozy living room and larger library, is a top-drawer collection of contemporary art and antique pottery and basketry.

Recently refurbished rooms at the Inn display a restful palette of natural earth tones punctuated by bursts of saturated colors courtesy of pillows made from classic Pendleton blankets.

Hallmarks of traditional adobe architecture - a gas-lit kiva-style freplace and vigas and latillas wood ceiling beams - are present across all room categories, from a 300-square-foot traditional room to the 1,300-square-foot two-bedroom Anasazi suite.

Luxury Italian bed linens, toiletries by New York’s C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries, contemporary art and handcrafted furnishings are thoughtful touches. Eforts to impart a distinct sense of place even extend to the minibar, where a tantalizing assortment of treats from local confectioner C.G. Higgins can be found.

Colorful carved wood doors by Jerry Morrelli depicting blanket designs of the Anasazi lead to a cozy living room at the Inn of the Anasazi.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Juan Bochenski, the Inn’s Anasazi Restaurant holds a vaunted position in the local fne dining scene. A native of Argentina, the French-trained chef, who honed his craft in fne establishments from London to the Caribbean, draws upon his varied background to put a unique and artful spin on traditional Southwest cuisine. Favorites during our stay included the Anasazi Lobster Burrito at breakfast, an Alcade HeirloomTomato Salad at lunch, and New Mexico Lamb at dinner, followed by a decadent treat appropriately dubbed Chocolate Indulgence for dessert.

“Santa Fe is a place for people who appreciate art in all forms,” explained Cynthia Delgado, a lifelong resident and Marketing Director for the Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau, who added that the inspiration provided by the bluerthan-blue skies and a long-standing tradition of tolerance have long been a draw for those with artistic inclinations. slmag.net

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A kachina by Molly Heizer in Canyon Road Contemporary gallery. Photo by Bridget Williams.

In order to see as much as possible during our long weekend visit, we broke the city into quarters and asked our concierge to point out both highlights and hidden gems. Every morning in downtown’s Plaza District, Native American artisans set up shop along the portal at the Palace of the Governors (palaceofthegovernors.org). Te plaza and surrounding streets also serve as a staging ground for a host of varied annual art markets (visit santafe.org for a complete calendar). Te Georgia O’Keefe Museum (okeeffemuseum.org) is located just three blocks from the plaza and is the largest single repository of the artist’s work in the world.

With its French Romanesque Revival architecture standing in stark contrast to the prevalent adobe-style, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, constructed in the late 1800s, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. More modest but no less intriguing is the nearby Loretto Chapel, celebrated for its “miraculous” staircase that stands 20’ tall and makes two complete 360-degree turns with no center support.

Everything from indigenous craft to highbrow contemporary art can be found in the myriad galleries that line Canyon Road.

Two fine dining restaurants of note along the route include Geronimo (open for dinner nightly; geronimorestaurant.com) and the Compound (open for lunch and dinner; compoundrestaurant. com). Locals fawn over the chicken schnitzel at the latter.

Cowgirl BBQ (cowgirlsantafe.com) in the city’s railroad district served as my first foray into the city’s green chile cult.

Green chile cheeseburger’s are serious business in this town, and

Cowgirl’s version, a mouthwatering marriage of grass fed Angus beef, locally raised buffalo, applewood smoked bacon, melted brie, chopped green chile, heirloom tomato and trufe oil served up on a pretzel bun is a perennial title contender in the annual Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown.

For a more comprehensive immersion in the nuances of the green chili and the region’s culinary traditions, sign on for a class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking (santafeschoolofcooking. com), a 25-year-old family run business that ofers both hands-on and demonstration classes led by top local chefs. Following our Traditional New Mexican course, we perused the on-site boutique and picked up a stash of local spices and a few pieces of La Chamba black clay pottery to try our hand at making pozolé at home.

Just slightly more than walking distance from downtown (for most people), is Museum Hill, which is home to four of Santa Fe’s most popular museums: Te Museum of Spanish Colonial Art (spanishcolonial.org), Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (indianartsandculture.org), Museum of International Folk Art (internationalfolkart.org) and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian (wheelwright.org). Round out an art-filled afternoon with lunch at Museum Hill Café (museumhillcafe.net) and a stroll through the 13-acre Botanical Gardens at Museum Hill (santafebotanicalgarden.org).

While the kachina that initially stole my heart didn’t get stolen away in my suitcase, a recent call to the gallery to confrm his availability means that we may be reunited just in time for Valentine’s Day! sl slmag.net

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Light Up Your Room with Art While we are gradually gaining daylight following the winter solstice on December 21st, for the next few months our homes are in need of additional light. For well over a century, the Tifany lamp has remained a desirable addition to any living space. Te name of these lamps originates with Louis Comfort Tifany, the eldest son of Charles Louis Tifany, founder of the eponymous renowned silver and jewelry company. Instead of following in the family business, Louis chose to pursue his passion for art, demonstrating a multitude of talents as a painter, photographer and craftsman. What he is best known for is his work in stained glass.

Louis began his studies in glass and mosaics in the 1870a, and by the end of the century, the name Tifany was synonymous with beautifully designed stain glass creations of opalescent glass in varying colors and textures. Initially, most of the Tifany Company’s production was focused on making stained glass windows. Inspired by Thomas Edison’s new invention, the incandescent flament light bulb, Tifany used his skills to illuminate homes with a new art form. Using colored glass, he created beautiful electric Tifany lamps, which were and still are recognized for their superior design and handcrafted details.

Most of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s lamps were made between 1895 and 1920. However, not all Tifany lamps have the same pattern, and as a result are grouped into different design categories. Favrile, a French word meaning “handmade”, defnes the frst and simplest shades made by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Favrile pieces are generally inscribed with the mark Favrile or the founder’s initials, L.C.T. Leaded glass shades created using shapes such as squares, triangles and circles in a mosaic design are categorized as geometric. Most people are familiar with the Tifany lamps that were inspired by nature as well as the transition to flower motifs. Some of the most remembered designs include Peony, Wisteria and Dafodil.

A little known fact is that the guiding light behind many of Tifany’s notorious botanical lampshades was Clara Driscoll.

After graduating from Western Reserve School of Design for Women in Ohio, Driscoll migrated to New York City seeking a career in the growing field of industrial arts. Upon arriving in New York, she enrolled in the Metropolitan Museum Art School and was then hired on at Tiffany Studios. Inspired by nature, Driscoll shared a similar artistic vision to Louis Comfort Tiffany, resulting in her eventual promotion as the head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department. Driscoll and her female team designed and executed many of Tifany’s nature-inspired themes including the famous Dragonfy design.

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Tifany lamps became so popular that many Tifany-style lamps or reproductions were created. As a result, it is often difficult for the untrained eye to detect differences that set apart authentic Tiffany Lamps. In some cases, an unsigned Tifany shade that is a reproduction is coupled with the base of the signed Tifany lamp and passed on as being an authentic Tifany. Buyers beware, as the price between a signed Tifany lamp and a reproduction varies significantly. For example, a Wisteria Tifany table lamp sold last year at auction for over $1.5 million, while a table lamp in the style of Tiffany sold for $200. Quality and craftsmanship diferentiate an authentic Tifany lamp from its reproduced counterparts. Each piece of stained glass in a Tifany lampshade is hand crafted with unique colors, shapes and sizes classifying the lighting device as a true work of art. sl Colleen Boyle is Senior Vice President, Pall Mall Art Advisors. She holds advanced degrees in Art History and a diploma in French fne and Decorative Arts from Christie’s, Paris. She has appraised art and antiques for private collectors and corporations throughout the U.S. and regularly publishes articles about art and collecting. (610) 470-5340 phone, cboyle@pallmallartadvisors.com.

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A MAJOR MODERN ADVENTURE Couple trade in Tuscan style, create sleek Downtown condo Written by Neil Charles Photography by Andrew Kung Moving from a sprawling Italianate villa in Central Indiana to an ultramodern condominium in Downtown’s Conrad Residences of Indianapolis presented unique challenges for the owners of this issue’s home. Tese empty nesters wanted to downsize without sacrifcing the quality of their lifestyle and sought a complete design change from their small-town, family focused life west of Indianapolis.

“We have always worked with the rustic, Tuscan style,” explained the husband. “But we hadn’t done modern before. We were looking to do something peaceful and quiet, kind of casual Zen: a crisp feel without being cold or harsh.” Beginning with an empty shell, the couple have created a masterpiece of contemporary living divided into two roughly equal halves: the vast open-plan public area and beyond that, separated by substantial double doors, the private living space with bedrooms and bathrooms.

Working with architect Mark Demerly to navigate around the complex pre-existing utilities above the ceiling and below the floor, the owners came up with a strong horizontal design that combines substantial organic components with ethereal glass installations of almost infnite color, weight and translucency. Te efect is a series of interior vistas, subtly shifting with the varying light of day and night, both natural and artifcial. It is one of those rare dwellings where you constantly encounter new and startling elements that you have simply not seen anywhere else.

Twin Turkish granite countertops, each fashioned from a single slab weighing more than a thousand pounds, defne the kitchen area in the absence of walls. One is polished; the other boasts a leather fnish resistant to stains and dings. Remarkable as these islands are for both their sheer scale and aesthetic appeal, the most unusual aspect of the kitchen is that half of it is concealed behind cleverly designed sliding doors, hiding prep pieces and other utilitarian items from the gaze of guests. Te immaculately crafted cabinetry is fashioned by a family in Naples that worked on several of the owners’ previous homes.

Stainless steel inlay enhances the space’s horizontal feel.

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Te condo’s entryway quickly establishes the very modern look of this high-rise Downtown condo. Te lustrous steel front door opens into a bright, clean area that includes colorful glass and playful bronzes.

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Sliding doors that hide the kitchen’s shelves create a clean and very crisp look. Te leather (or leathered) fnish on this island’s granite countertop adds texture to the surface, retains the granite’s color better than if it were honed and still leaves some sheen.

Throughout the home, glass artwork and design elements abound, whether as panels set into the support columns or the Swarovski crystal light with 461 strands that provides illumination in the dining area. Te husband described its ghostly light as being “like a horizon on a gray day when the storms are rolling in.” Te freplace, encased in thinly sliced slivers of granite, is lit from behind by up to twenty hues of LEDs, while overhead fixtures resembling blobs of mercury catch the evening’s last rays, dispersing them around the ceiling’s cloudlike contours.

Much of the installed glass is the work of GRT Glass Design in Indianapolis, while individual pieces from artists around the world are found in every room. Perhaps the most jaw-droppingly impressive piece is the panel separating the husband’s bathroom and dressing room from the master bedroom. Fashioned from thick tempered glass that has been scraped and etched into a bewildering fantasyland of shapes and patterns, this enormous piece would be at home in a contemporary art museum. Contrasting the mass and sheer weight of this structure is the wife’s bathroom, incredibly bright and airy with shimmering surfaces and dazzling highlights.

Tose fortunate to stay in one of the two guest bedrooms will also be delighted by the design elements in the private quarters. Striated granite provides a strong vertical theme in one, where the wallpaper is made from granite chips – and a glass-walled shower looks directly into the bedroom.

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Part of the living area (left) gets light and colors from the southern skies. Te rest of the living area (above) fows into a conversation spot and more living space. Tis end of the condo looks to the west, where the huge windows bring in multiple colors day and night.

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Behind this massive, stunning glass panel is the husband’s bathroom and dressing room.

Te Puppies’ Palace is a whimsically colorful room created for the couple’s two petite pooches.

Tis is one of two spacious guest bedrooms that carries through the concept of relaxed living spaces.

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Colorful lighting is just one feature of the home theater.

A big-screen TV dominates the far end with a horizontal freplace under it, while the large sectional ofers a comfy place to hang out. If you want to mix things up, a remote lets you change the colors of the lights.

As befits a space of such impressive dimensions, the furniture is appropriately proportioned. Living many floors up presented its own challenges, however. Te curvaceous sofa by Marge Carson measures 112 inches in length and was slightly too large to ft into the freight elevator.

The husband explained: “We studied the elevators, then we looked at bringing it up the stairs. We even considered using a crane. Nothing worked. Finally we asked Marge Carson to cut it in half. Initially they resisted, but eventually they did.” The dining table, custom-built by artisans in Michigan, was designed so it would just fit into the freight elevator to avoid necessitating similar treatment.

Taking a leisurely tour through this startling condominium, you get the impression that the owners thoroughly enjoyed the challenges presented by such an ambitious endeavor. Te husband neatly summed up the project.

“We decided that if we were ever going to try Downtown condo living, this was the time. Tis gives us freedom from having to deal with the big place,” he said. “We are empty nesters. We simplifed.” sl

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CANAL BISTRO IS A TREAT FOR THE EYES AND MOUTH

Eclectic décor complements fresh favors of the Mediterranean Written by Neil Charles Photography by Andrew Kung

A popular fxture on the Broad Ripple dining scene, Canal Bistro has been offering a freshly prepared selection of authentic Mediterranean dishes to an enthusiastic and hungry clientele since opening almost a decade ago.

Although there is much that may be familiar on the menu to afcionados of Greek cuisine, chef and co-owner Mona Hanna is quick to point out that the menu extends far beyond the more familiar Aegean fare. “Our food is from all over the Mediterranean,” she explains. “We have dishes from Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, Italy and even some, like the béchamel, with a French infuence.”

Born and raised in Lebanon, Mona comes from a large family and learned to cook traditional meals at her mother’s side. After moving to the United States and running a number of successful businesses, she and her husband, George, decided to open a small restaurant, something intimate and family oriented, in contrast to the chain establishments George had been managing.

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Initially he lobbied for a hamburger joint, but Mona’s inclination was toward something comfortable and familiar: home cooked Mediterranean food, just like her mother taught her. “We wanted it to be diferent from the sort of food you might have found in other places,” says the chef. “We wanted to keep it healthy with fresh ingredients, fresh herbs and spices. To this day, we cut absolutely everything ourselves, including all the meats. Nothing comes presliced.”

Beginning in a small space in Broad Ripple, Canal Bistro initially had just five tables and a minuscule kitchen. Its opening coincided with the Broad Ripple Art Fair, as well as a torrential downpour. “But it rained customers,” explains Mona. “People were crowding into this tiny space, and they were really enjoying our food.” A brisk business quickly developed, and soon the couple realized they were onto something.

Tey eventually acquired the building next door, formerly a consignment store, and set about demolishing the interior to build the restaurant of their dreams. On a trip to Egypt, Mona and George got almost all of the furnishings and décor, shipping everything back to Indianapolis. Tables, chairs, curtains, lamps and tiles all contribute to the inviting charms of this unique space.

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How refreshing it is to step into a restaurant where you haven’t already seen the same furnishings and wall treatments at a dozen other places around town.

Te care and attention lavished upon the interior is clear, but it by no means detracts from the equal amount of care and attention lavished upon the food. I do not have enough fngers and toes to count the number of times I have been served what is described as fresh food at a restaurant, only to fnd that it has come from a tin or a packet. Here, fresh really means fresh, and even were the food not so well executed, that fact alone would keep me coming back.

For those unfamiliar with southern and eastern Mediterranean food, I recommend starting with the mazza plate (sometimes spelled meze or mezze at other spots), a mouthwatering assortment of small dishes to fre up the appetite. A gloriously creamy and lemony hummus could almost be lunch in itself, while the falafel, made with fava beans as opposed to the more common chickpeas, is soft, moist and quite Moorish. Tabouli, fresh and invigorating, delivers a powerful kick of lemon – the perfect palate cleanser before the main course.

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Lovers of lamb will be happy to know that this often overlooked meat is ofered in several incarnations, including kebabs, chops, shanks or as part of a mixed grill. Traditionalists will love the excellent gyros, while the moussaka, with its tender eggplant and creamily decadent béchamel, is probably the best in town. If moderate heat is your thing, I strongly suggest giving the spicy tilapia a try. Properly seared with a perfectly cooked interior, it comes topped with a piquant tahini sauce and, interestingly, crispy fried onions for contrast and texture.

To finish, no meal would be complete without Mona’s outstanding baklava, prepared with a housemade syrup that lets the flavor of the pistachios shine through without being overwhelmed by sweetness.

Accompanied by a tiny cup of tooth-staining Turkish cofee (be careful not to ingest the grounds), dessert doesn’t get much better.

Deeply rooted in family traditions, Canal Bistro is, indeed, family friendly, ofering not just a kids’ menu but also a weekend brunch featuring both Mediterranean and American dishes certain to delight grownups and children alike. And if it is too cold to sit outdoors by the water, don’t worry.

Your welcome inside is certain to be especially warm. sl Canal Bistro is at 6349 Guilford Ave., 317.254.8700. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.canal-bistro.com.

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Te chefs were Cerulean’s Alan Sternberg, Carlos Salazar of Rook, Plough & Anchor’s John Adams and winner Jonathan Brooks of Milktooth. Restaurateur Neal Brown, Chef Layton Roberts and Sophisticated Living writer Neil Charles judged the sold-out event. To learn more about future events, visit Indianapolisondeck.com.

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DISCOVERY BALL

Te ffth annual American Cancer Society Discovery Ball raised $275,000 for patient services and research at Indiana and Purdue universities, plus the University of Notre Dame. This year’s theme, “Unmask Cancer,” brought about 450 people to JW Marriott Indianapolis. Te Nov. 15 event featured dinner, live and silent auctions and entertainment by Living Proof. Indianapolis Colt Robert Mathis was the honorary chair, and Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller was an inspiring speaker.

Lisa Jackson, Linda Goad, Gary Jackson, Steve and Bonnie Goodin, Mike Klipsch

Jefrey Breall, Aaron Kay, Lisa Breall

Leslie Altavilla, Debbie Shine

Eddie and Angela White, Mary Ann Browning, Tom Shine, Melissa Caito

Ed Bonach, Victor Smith, Paula Klipsch, Brandi and Robert Mathis, Steve Goodin

Nancy Yaw, Robin and Gregory Pemberton, Karen and Doug Kelsy

Mark and Victoria Landau

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Ed Bonach, Shannon Miller, Angela Disser

Brian and Pam Acton, Mike and Julie Keller

James and Andi Dugan, Jill and Mike Mullen

Barbara McGowan, Daniel Studley

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Chrissy Sweighart, Angie Klitzsch

BUCKAROO BASH

More than 250 guests donned cowboy attire, leather, lace and saloon wear and got along to the 17th annual Buckaroo Bash at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. Supporters danced to the Flying Toasters and watched talented chefs face of in a dessert battle. Silent auction highlights included a Rocky Mountain wilderness lodge and spa stay and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Indianapolis Zoo. Money from the Oct. 18 event will support the museum’s educational programs.

Liz Eckert, John and Holly Pantzer, Lindsay Tornton

Annie Knapp, Carrie Kirk, John Vanausdal

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Dennis Jacob, Mark and Kathy McKinzie, Joy Jacob

Rachel and Lizzie Gregory, Ashley Sharpley

Liz Lauer, Sarah Melton, Samantha Cuthbert

Don Bogard, Tara Evans

Frank and Katrina Basile, Beckey and Richard Feldman

Mark and Kathy Harrison, Karen and Joe Glaser

Bob and Pat Anker, Patty and Tom Gibbs

Jessica Cox, Laura Antrim, Courtney Jensen, Katie Hahn, Meredith Reinker

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MOYER FINE JEWELERS’ MEN’S NIGHT OUT

More than 150 men enjoyed cigars, bourbon and steaks at Moyer Fine Jewelers’ Men’s Night Out on Nov. 20. Te evening also included blackjack and a putting contest, as well as camaraderie and early holiday shopping. Donations at the door benefted the American Cancer Society and the CT Blackwell GoFundMe campaign, which helps to ofset some of the fnancial burden faced by the Blackwell family as he battles soft tissue sarcoma. To learn more, visit www.gofundme.com/gv76l8.

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Bill Parker, Jef Boller, Dave Prezgay, Peter Jackson

Mark Koplow, Dan Moyer, Anthony Najem

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Terry Fletcher, Steve Decker, Gary Richard

Zach Reeder, Justin Steill

Steven Riddle, Rich Pentz, Steve Webster, Scott Bundrant, Dan Philpott

Jacob Kelly, Don Dumoulin

Brandon Tate, Kevin Bowen

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EVENING OF PROMISE

The fourth annual Evening of Promise Gala for the American Lung Association in Indiana raised about $320,000. Lung cancer accounts for more deaths annually than breast, colon and pancreatic cancer combined, and the Nov. 1 event shed light on lung cancer’s realities while raising critical funding for better treatments and, ultimately, cures.

About 450 guests attended the event at Te Westin Indianapolis (Downtown).

Donna and Denny Oklak, Keith and Christina Konkoli

Tom Linebarger, Vince Caponi, Michael Busk

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Dave and Amy Dunkle, John Bragg, Gene Rodriguez

Mary Powell, Laura Smitson, Me-Me Pruitt

Carey Schmidt, John Smitson, Julie Grifth

Elizabeth Cave, Mark Smith

Krysti and Tom Wozniak, Greg Chernof, Jill Miller

Hart and Gulsu Law, Steve and Sherry Aaholm, Melanie and Jon Sandlin

Jared and April Owens, Davon and Chris France, Kirsten and Joel Tragesser

Kirsten and Joel Tragesser, Matt Dorsett, Elaine Vullmahn, Patrick and Kristen Gentry, Julia Hudson

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THE ULTIMATE TAILGATE

The Christamore House Guild’s 40th annual fall fundraiser, this year themed “The Ultimate Tailgate,” was Nov. 1 at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. A fun crowd of 200 enjoyed a swanky tailgate party, plus a rafe and live music by the local band Lemon Wheel. Te evening raised essential funds for Te Christamore House, a community center helping residents of the Near Westside neighborhood of Haughville.

Front from lef: Steve and Elaine Stitle, Heather and Jef Smulyan.

Back from lef: Alison Chestovich, Adam Bowling, Alexandra and Greg Loewen

Ken Barthuly, Jody Pishkur, Dan Power

Gabby Zukerman, Courtney Burkhart

Kim and Larry Greene

Joe and Kristin Lazewski

Anthony Calhoun, Angie and Jim Burkhart

Misty Brown, Angela Ostrowski

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Larry and Sue Wilson

Tami and Justin Crawford, Brooke and Dan Brand

Carly Rubenstein, Frank Koeberlein, Lara Young

Gary Brackett, Sam Odle

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AN EVENING FOR AUTISM

The second annual An Evening for Autism raised $35,000 for Indiana Answers for Autism and the Indiana chapter of Talk About Curing Autism. More than 200 guests enjoyed “Light Up the Night” on Nov. 7 at Eventzplus. Te evening ofered fne food, a cash bar, music and dancing, plus silent and live auctions. For more information, call Cecilia Coble, co-coordinator of Talk About Curing Autism, at 317.694.6934 or visit www.aneveningforautism.org.

Zach and Stacey Montgomery, Jim Burke, Jacqueline Daughtry, Alexandra Gray, Scott Bove

Douglas and Margarita Maylen Denuyl

Angela Buchman, Dennis Jackson

Elizabeth Chappell, Christy Carter, Kambi Jamieson, Kelly Lundy

Jim O’Donnell, Kara Reibel

Gary and Lisa Peterson, Susan and John Caito

Taylor Adams, Rob and Patty Warstler

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Matt and Molly Wyse

Olivia Shaw, Matt Temple

Michelle and William Powell

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LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR DINNER

Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of the Indianapolis Archdiocese hosted the 27th Annual Photography by Dinner for Little Sisters of the Poor. About 400 guests attended Mass, followed by cocktails, dinner and a live auction Nov. 14 at Te Willows on Westfeld. Tis event is Tyler Hromadka and Anne Buskirk Little Sisters’ largest yearly fundraiser. Dr. Peter Blankenhorn was honored for his 27 years as medical director of St. Augustine Home for the Aged. For more information about Little Sisters, visit www.littlesistersofthepoorindianapolis.org.

Bob and Rosie Mariacher, Michael Franceschini

Don Densborn, Gary McNutt, Mike Bill

Deb Krupowicz, Karen and Charlie Naber, Dave and Brenda Elmer, Kay Smith

Leo Stenz, Sam and Joan Reed

Donna Dellem, Mike Bunnell, Maureen Hunzicker

Larry Griggers, Julie Siegler, Victor and Kathleen Smith, Judith Cebula, Mike Redmond

Diane Drew, Mary Pat Sharpe

Gary Hoefe, Kathleen and Don Graham

Bob and Helen Brody

Jim Zink, Jimmy Matis

Noreen Deane, April Sasso, Sue Wales

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Jamie and Liz Browning, Bob and Sue Welch, Tom and Joanie O’Brien

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CHRISTMAS IN THE KITCHEN

Chefs’ treats helped raise more than $100,000 for Indiana Children’s Wish Fund on Dec. 11. More than 450 guests attended “Christmas in the Kitchen” at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Te evening was flled with wonderful gourmet food, a silent auction and rafe. Te money will help grant Christmas wishes to children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses. For more information, visit indywish.org.

Cebronica Scott, Eric Armstrong

Don and Wanda Whitmore

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Dave and Casey Maas

Kathy Donnar, Erin Wilson

Melissa DeHaven, Caroline Drummond

Jane and David Webb

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The Patachou Foundation Mission: To feed healthy after school meals to at risk and food insecure children in our community

2015 Speaker’s Forum A fundraiser for The Patachou Foundation featuring Veronika Scott of the Empowerment Plan Held at Park Tudor School on February 19, 2015 7:00 pm Tickets available via Eventbrite.com Building on the success of last year’s Speaker’s Forum featuring Father Greg Boyle of Homeboys Industries, this year’s Forum will feature Veronika Scott, Founder and President of The Empowerment Plan. Similar to The Patachou Foundation, Veronika Scott has built an organization from the ground up, centered on a single idea: to design a coat specifcally for the homeless. What happened next is a young woman’s inspiring and innovative story centered around the search for independence and self-reliance.

Join us and contribute to both the community conversation and The Patachou Foundation.

REIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY

Reis-Nichols Jewelers rang in the holidays in style Dec. 5 with a special appearance by Josh Kaufman, winner of “Te Voice.” Kaufman was starring in the Broadway musical “Pippin” but few home to sing at the annual holiday event. Broadway came alive through NYC-themed food, cocktails and décor in a huge tent adjacent to the store. More than 500 guests enjoyed a private concert and photo ops with Josh and shopped the new jewelry and watches. Te evening beneftted Wheeler Mission.

Angelia Norris, BJ Nichols, Rob Norris

Julie and Bill Pappas

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Katie Pullen, Aaron Nichols, Brenda Walls, Jordan Sudzina, Taylor Schoen

Amy Wagner, Lori Nichols, Scott Wagner

Michelle and Scott Ellis

Bernie and Kathy Chabenne

George Tomas, Hannah Nichols, Kaitlyn and Taylor Wong

Steve and Jane Goldberg, Alyson and Wayne Heller

Mike and Jessica Betts, Josh Kaufman, Melissa and David DeHaven

George Tomas, Hannah Nichols, Tim and Janet Norton

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BONE BASH

Te sixth Annual Arthritis Foundation’s Bone Bash Indianapolis had a Halloween theme. Nearly 300 guests enjoyed the Oct. 25 celebration’s games, silent and live auctions and music by Henle and The Loops. Drs. James Strickland and Denise Tornberry were honored for their work to help those with arthritis. Tis spooktacular event at the Indiana Roof Ballroom raised nearly $90,000 to support arthritis research, education and advocacy.

Gordon Hughes, Jennifer Abrell

Amy and Alex Chael

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Sheryl Boarder, James Strickland

Tammy Gossett, Patty Boteler

Hollee and Kevin Peggs

Ben and Jessica Klopfer

Danny and Gina Terril

David Batt, Barb Hicks

James Strickland, Laura Steele, Denise Tornberry

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WINE & WISDOM SERIES

About 120 guests heard four local experts ofer their wisdom about “Is Upsizing the New Downsizing?” on Nov. 6. Panelists Jimmy Dulin, broker/owner of RE/MAX Ability Plus; Neil Charles, Certifed Sommelier at Knapsack Wines; Amy Hlavacek, Certifed Financial Planner with PNC Bank; and Joyce Winner, owner of Good Riddance to Clutter, discussed that downsizing is now about “upsizing” the quality of life. Presented by PNC and cohosted by Indiana Design Center in Carmel and Sophisticated Living.

Jill Dale, Katy Steinborn

Carla and Len McFarling

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Dale Louden, Tom Gates

Debbie Williams, Lisa Meyer

Laura Baker, Ann Shirley, Kathy Holom

Mark and Michele Goldman

Ronise Abitante, Lenio Cacula, Teresa Darling, Mark Clausman, Alla Morozov

Karen and Ed Cross, Juanita and Gerald Klavon

Alex Cain, Jan and Jef Carter

Jimmy Dulin, John Strauss, Amy Hlavacek, Joyce Winner, Neil Charles

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INDIANAPOLIS OPERA BALL

Indianapolis Opera and more than 300 fans celebrated the company’s 40th anniversary at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Te Nov. 15 ball included music and dancing (of course), plus food and frivolity. Highlighting the evening was the presentation of the Kathryn Taurel Woman in the Arts Award to Indianapolis’ Yvonne Shaheen. Te ball raises funds for the opera’s award-winning educational outreach programming, which serves more than 30,000 throughout the state.

Winnie Silberman, Claudette Einhorn, Jill Garvey

Kerry Need, John Schmid

Jenny Godby, Rob MacPherson

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Louise Frederickson, Robert and Roberta Walton

Laura and Will Weaver, Gary and Louise Fredrickson

Martha Birge, Paola Williams

Ann Merkel, Emily Criss

Barron Evans, Kathleen Spears

Dawn Tabler, Bob and Ellen Whitt

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