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The March/April issue has been an important one for me these last four years, for this is the issue in which we also release our Sophisticated Giving Charity Registry. An intense labor of love, the Registry ends up being larger than a regular issue, has numerous edits, and takes close to a year in its planning and execution. With all that said, it is still my favorite issue. A true reflection on the tri-state community, Sophisticated Living at its core, has always tried to educate and inform its readers. Sophisticated Giving, by highlighting different organizations and the work they are doing, we are able to help educate and inform our readers and lead them to an organization that they feel moved to support. We always highlight philanthropic organizations and the good they are doing as a reminder that there is still a ton of good in this world. That every individual can make a difference, and highlight those important organizations making a difference in the community today.

I hope you find Sophisticated Giving to be a wonderful reference guide to use throughout the year, to confirm the organizations you support, or hopefully take an interest in a new nonprofit you might not have known. Most importantly, I wanted to thank our Presenting Sponsor, Western & Southern Financial Group. Western & Southern Financial Group President and CEO John Barrett more than anyone has continued to promote philanthropic practices and invest in the community. His dedication continues to make the community we live in a better place. These are organizations that helped support this small effort, but give so much on a regular basis, continually making this community so great! Thank you!

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KENTUCKY PROUD Ashbourne Farms elevates and celebrates rural life.

Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andy Hyslop Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place. This utterance, often attributed to Daniel Boone, comes to mind each time I'm lucky enough to visit Ashbourne Farms in Oldham County, a scenic 25-mile drive from downtown Louisville. This is a family farm in the truest sense, with an enduring love of the land serving as the anchoring root for endeavors carried out by subsequent generations of ownership.

Austin Musselman, who owns Ashbourne Farms with his wife Janie, has spent nearly a decade restoring the property and expanding it by 1,400-acres. His original intent was to make it a sustainable working organic farm with produce and livestock that also offered a healthy and diverse habitat for wildlife. Over time, he realized from a business standpoint that achieving sustainability would mean opening it up to the public on a limited basis. "Our vision was to create a platform for people to see what we loved about the farm and celebrate interests related to rural

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life, Kentucky culture, and working farms in a sophisticated way," Austin explained. An avid sportsman, he is also keen on showcasing the sporting side of the Commonwealth. The resulting carefully cultivated conception is a true celebration of the Bluegrass State.

The showpiece of the property is a 15,000-square-foot, twostory show barn-turned-event space. An attached silo has been repurposed to function as one of the most unique wine cellars you've likely ever seen. Within the barn's original footprint, there is a careful balance of intimate seating areas and grand celebration spaces.

Interior designer Chenault James is credited with the deft layering of earthy colors and natural textures to create the rustic-chic aesthetic.

The barn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is sited to offer unobstructed views of seemingly endless acreage. A walled terrace surrounding the structure provides ample room for guests to mingle and admire the dreamy landscape.

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In addition to hosting weddings and corporate gatherings, Ashbourne Farms will produce four signature events in 2020. Each of these has a unique center of attraction, with a shared focus on the bounty of Kentucky farms and producers, bourbon, sporting pursuits, a charitable partner, and bluegrass music.

Bluegrass originated in Appalachia in the 1940s, around the time that Ashbourne Farms was hitting its stride as the country's premier Shorthorn breeder. Austin, a long-time fan of the genre, is keen to pick up his guitar and join a band onstage. Calling it "authentically Kentucky," he added that, “The words and lyrics are haunting, timeless, and represent rural life. I get tired of all other music but never tired of traditional bluegrass.”

Ashbourne Farms partnered with Gilda's Club of Kentuckiana for its first All-Star Bluegrass Bash this past January. Expertly executed, the evening served as an ideal representation of the unique cultural and culinary experiences afforded by their in-house productions. The Hunting Band, a group of Grammy-award winning musicians who come together once-a-year to play for charity, headlined the event.

Julian P. Van Winkle, III, president of the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, and Campbell Brown, President and Managing Director of Old Forester, were both on hand to provide guided bourbon tastings.

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producers, and chefs, allowing guests to meet and learn from tastemakers around the Commonwealth.

The Kentucky Sporting Social will debut in September.

Highlights of this something-for-everyone farm-chic fête include shooting Ashbourne's world-class 12-station sporting clays course; an upland hunt; fly casting lessons from Big Horn Fly Shop of Wyoming; an equine exhibition; an over-the-top cocktail reception with live-fire cooking; and, a performance by Town Mountain, who play bluegrass with a honky-tonk edge.

Produced in partnership with Woodford Reserve, The Blend Series will return for a second year in October. The 2019 event starred Timothy Hollingsworth, the Chef de Cuisine at Thomas Keller's The French Laundry, who left that position to open Otium in Los Angeles. As of press time, the 2020 chef was yet to be announced.

Before The Blend dinner, the team from Ashbourne hosts the star chef for four days. The entourage tours Kentucky to familiarize the chef and his team with regional food culture. The visit culminates with the chef participating in Woodford Reserve's Personal Selection program. One of the two resulting barrels of bourbon goes home with the guest chef; the other is bottled with commemorative labels that are given to guests of The Blend dinner. "The series is intended to be a cultural sharing," explained Annie Cobetto, Ashbourne's Sales and Events Director. "We aim to share the best Kentucky ingredients with the guest chef, who can then incorporate them into the menu using his personal culinary perspective."

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Austin Musselman (center left) performing with The Hunting Band at the All-Star Bluegrass Bash.

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The cocktail program at Ashbourne is evidence of this sharing.

Chris Amirault, head bartender of Otium, now consults with the culinary staff at Ashbourne to create of-the-moment, farm-based cocktails. "He has catapulted our beverage program to the next level," said Rodney Wedge, COO of Ashbourne Farms.

For a property that caps its roster of annual events to manage impact (there are just 25 on the books for 2020), Ashbourne's culinary and beverage programs are quite robust. Under the direction of Executive Chef Patrick Roney—a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and an alumnus of Harvest Restaurant and the Oakroom at the Seelbach—guests are treated to next-level farm-to-table dining, with menus informed directly by what's grown on the farm. Rodney said that the culinary program is unique to the region in that there is an ongoing collaboration between the kitchen and farm teams to plan menus six months in advance and then plant accordingly.

Austin grew up exploring Ashbourne Farms with his grandmother Sally Brown, who owned the property at that time.

"She taught me how it was more interesting to look around you and know the names of trees, wildflowers, and birds," he said. Austin recalls working hard to impress his grandmother with his knowledge or trying to stump her with something she didn't know. "That was very hard!" he said of the latter. Today, Austin carries on her teaching

tradition by walking the farm with the culinary team, teaching them to identify wild watercress, ramps, and morels that can be incorporated into menus. They also tap maple trees and have a welldeveloped preservation program to extend the growing season's bounty into the winter months. "There's an innate desire to do things right, and that's not always the easiest route," said Rodney.

The events program at Ashbourne Farms is the continuation of a legacy of hospitality that began with modest intents and has endured for more than eight decades. Shortly after their marriage in 1935, Austin's grandparents, W.L. Lyons Brown and Sally Brown were gifted with a few prized cows and a bull from Sally's father Ashton Shallenberger, the 15th governor of Nebraska and the United States' preeminent breeder of Scottish Shorthorn Cattle. With no land of their own and little disposable income in a post-depression economy, the couple leased 150 acres along Harrods Creek, which would eventually become the heart of Ashbourne Farms.

As the economy improved, the Browns purchased the leased land and expanded their farm operation. They named their endeavor Ashbourne Farms in homage to Sally's father's farm, also named Ashbourne, derived from a town in Derbyshire, England, where his family originated. "They both fell in love with the farm: my Grandfather with the farming and my Grandmother with nature, where she could paint, birdwatch, etc.," said Austin.

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The 1940s were a booming time for Ashbourne Farms, with Lyons and his brother George Garvin Brown, II dually running Brown-Forman and becoming regarded Shorthorn breeders in their own right. High-profile auctions drew people from across the country to the show barn. Consummate hosts, Sally and Lyons opened the Ashbourne Inn on U.S. 42, the only road connecting Cincinnati to Louisville before interstate highways. Likely the Louisville area's first farm-to-table restaurant long before it was a culinary phenomenon, a copy of a menu from the Ashbourne Inn lists "Mrs. Shallenberger's almond perfection candy" for sale in the gift shop along with a selection of Hadley pottery.

Throughout her life, in Louisville and beyond, Sally's efforts were crucial in protecting and conserving not only wildlands and green spaces but also historical structures and properties of significance.

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When the farm's upkeep became too much for Sally, the idea of a sale was proposed. Austin, who grew up exploring every acre of Ashbourne, and devoted his summers in high school and college doing needed maintenance work at the farm, begged his mother to buy it. She heeded his pleadings, and Austin went on to purchase the land from his mother. Today, a restored circa 1882 farmhouse near the show barn is painted pale yellow in homage to Sally and her favorite color. It's a subtle gesture that speaks volumes about what Ashbourne Farms means to Austin and his family. "Beyond raising my own family, it has been the biggest work of my life, and has brought all my interests together in one place," he said.

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VERANDAS @ THE VIEWS SNEAK PEAK A look inside the newest Luxury Living Condo’s in The Tri-State Written by Matthew Millett

Sophisticated Living got a sneak peak of the newly completed Verandas @ The Views in Northern Kentucky and it did not disappoint. With breathtaking views of both downtown Covington and Cincinnati, the luxury lifestyle condominium complex truly offers the best views in town. A Joshua One development (think Water’s Edge, Park Manor, and The Overlook) has completed this newest exclusive complex. Effortless luxury living, The Verandas is an 18 unit building with private elevator access. Comprised of 3 entrances we walked into the first section of the development entrance. Down a beautifully appointed entrance hall we made our way to the elevator. A Joshua One staple, the elevator grants access to two units per floor and opens into private foyers. Through the foyer then enters into the main entrance of each unit. Open floor plan concept living abounds from there as each unit’s expansive floor plans with breathtaking views of up to 2,5550 sq. ft. of living space. We were blown away walking into each unit as the views of the downtown skyline frame the main wall of each living space and master bedroom. Best of all, the living and dining spaces open up with doublewide sliding glass doors to extra living spaces on the terraces.

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Right away we noticed the superior quality of the finishes and details in the well-appointed model. Ten foot high ceilings with nice transitional moldings.

Eight inch wide plank hard wood floors. Soft close full extension cabinetry throughout with upgrades like Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Double-wide vanities, large walk-in shower and master closet built-ins, ensure that the units are ready to move into right away, or Joshua One will custom suite to finish each discerning taste. Best of all, and our favorite of the units, top floor master bedroom ceilings jump up to fourteen feet in height! Besides the internal amenities, the large terraces provide ample hosting space for the immaculate downtown views. Downtown Cincinnati hasn’t looked this good through these eyes in a while! sl For more information visit verandasattheviews.com

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View of the AmaLyra, docked in Les Andelys, from a medieval castle.

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It's a small world after all when traveling with Adventures by Disney.

Written and photographed by Bridget Williams While there is something to be said for the adrenaline rush that can come from inserting oneself into slightly contentious situations in far-flung places, it is not the ideal experience most are looking for in a holiday. Increasingly I've heard of acquaintances who have canceled travel plans based on threats both real and purported. Language barriers, dietary restrictions, physical limitations, and a general fear of the unknown all have the potential to prompt would-be globetrotters to restrict their adventuring to more familiar places that don't require a passport.

Enter Adventures by Disney (ABD). Founded in 2005 with just a pair of US destinations, today, this luxury tour arm of the Walt Disney Company now offers full-service trips on six continents. "We're all about creating exceptional experiences for families and couples that go beyond the parks to bring the magic into the larger world," said Yolanda Cade, who directs public relations for Adventures by Disney. A growing number of partnerships, including one with National Geographic

Expeditions, means that Disney's legendary customer service and attention to detail are attainable at every imaginable destination.

Curious about experiencing the Disney difference, we joined one of two adult-exclusive Seine River Cruise departures offered in 2019 as part of Adventures by Disney's growing roster of adultonly vacations. For its European river cruises, ABD has partnered with luxury operator AmaWaterways—the first cruise line to be offered membership into the private and prestigious La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic society—to ensure guests have a topnotch, ship-shape experience.

A care package arrived a few weeks before we set off for France. Along with logoed travel bags of various sizes, there was a spiral-bound, purse-sized travel guide outlining the complete itinerary, along with background information on each destination, a comprehensive packing guide, and answers to frequently asked questions. The latter is a prime example of ABD's ability to stay one step ahead in anticipating guests' needs. slmag.net

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Rouen is one of Normandy's most engaging and historically rich destinations.

Claude Monet's house in Giverny

Claude Monet's garden in Giverny

During adults-only trips, don't look for Mickey and Minnie to show up at breakfast (which was a relief for me as a non-dyedin-the-wool Disney person). There is a concerted effort to make the destination the star. Still, there was a palpable Disney presence, most notably among fellow travelers. Identifiable by varying degrees of Disney garb, their enthusiasm was infectious as they gushed about their past experiences on Disney-led trips and crushed less ardent devotees during trivia and name-that-tune contests.

Amply taking the places of costumed critters are the charming, colorful characters that comprise the Disney Adventure Guides. As many as four-thousand applications culled from around the globe are screened to fill less than a dozen trip leader positions. Often young enough to be the children or even grandchildren of guests on board, our Adventure Guides were poised, patient, and possessed leadership, storytelling, and service skills way beyond their years. "Our goal is to make the trip worry-free so guests can immerse themselves in the culture, and Disney allows us the freedom to think outside-the-box to surprise guests," said Adventure Guide Veronika.

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at what to expect, along with destination information, emergency phone numbers, and the theme of the daily photo contest, an exercise many tackled with the aplomb of a pro athlete.

There are certainly plenty of tour operators that can take you to the beaches of Normandy or Monet's garden in Giverny, and this is where the Disney difference is most palpable. At Normandy, our guide for the day was none other than Dr. Jean-Pierre Benamou, OBE, founder of the D-Day Academy. His knowledge of and reverence for the sacrifices made on that hallowed ground was genuinely soul-stirring.

One of many tearful moments that day occurred when Dr. Benamou spied a WWII veteran. "I owe you my life‌I may not have been here without your service," he said as he gave the man a warm embrace. Disney guests who lost a relative during D-Day were invited to participate in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony.

After taking a moment to compose ourselves, we were chauffeured to the beaches in meticulously restored WWII-era military vehicles.

Standing on the rocky coastline while Dr. Benamou's colleagues held up photos of fallen soldiers on the very same spot was a powerful reminder of why these brave souls are considered the Greatest Generation.

A member of the D-Day Academy shared poignant photos during a visit to the beaches of Normandy.

Porte d'Aval arch in the town of Étretat.

Left: Construction on Rouen's famous cathedral began in the 12th century.

Below: The harbor in Honfleur is lined with townhouses that date back to the 16th century.

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An exclusive afternoon at the Château de Bizy in Vernon included oldfashioned carnival games, tour guides attired in period costumes, and ample time to explore the vast gardens.

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Vincent van Gogh's final resting place in Auvers-sur-Oise.

Walking in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise.

Experts in less somber subjects—from champagne to castles—greeted us at other stops, which included a mix of planned excursions and free time. In Vernon, we were first through the gates at Monet's garden, allowing us time to appreciate the beauty and serenity of the space before the packed tour buses started rolling in. Later that day, after bobbing for apples and playing traditional French lawn games at the grand Château de Bizy, we were free to enjoy the peace and quiet found in roaming the vast gardens.

In Rouen, we walked in the footsteps of Joan of Arc. Climbing a creaky staircase in Auvers-sur-Oise lead to a sparse room in the boarding house where Vincent Van Gogh took his last breath. The steep climb to the ruins of a medieval castle constructed by Richard the Lionheart didn't leave me breathless, but the sweeping views of Les Andelys did, along with the steep drops along the cliff line in the seaside town of Étretat.

Back on the boat each day by the late afternoon, we were enticed by a cocktail du jour, to attend a pre-dinner briefing in the lounge. Our troop of six perennially perky Adventure Guides doled out accolades and coveted collectible pins to repeat guests and those celebrating milestones and accomplishments before sharing information about the next day's adventures. A hub of activity, the lounge was the site of cooking demonstrations, post-dinner entertainment and dancing, and talks on culture and history.

Caramels are a speciality in Honfleur, a town situated on an estuary where the Seine meets the English Channel.

Gourmet macaroons by Yannick Lefort were sampled during a walking tour of the SaintGermain-des-Près area.

Dining was a delight, with meals featuring both familiar and foreign specialties. Those with dietary restrictions were amply accommodated. Guests have the option of reserving a space for dinner at the Chef's Table, an intimate glass-walled dining room at the ship's stern where a six-course pre-fixe dinner is mated with elevated French wine pairings.

Most mornings, as dawn began to break, I pulled back the curtains in my stateroom to watch the boat glide past charming towns. The shoreline was a marvelous milieu of mostly modest cottages and the occasional grand château with a manicured lawn that lapped at the water's edge. It's safe to say that I wasn't the only one prompted by the idyllic scenery to wonder about what it would be like to move to the French countryside.

Disney magic extended to the final moments of our voyage, where our return to Paris was timed to coincide with the hourly evening illumination of the Eiffel Tower. Getting us as close to the iconic monument as possible prompted everyone on the top deck to duck as we passed beneath Pont Mirabeau. The boat paused in a picturesque spot just before the quarter-scale replica of the Statue of Liberty that resides on the Île aux Cygnes. It was a special moment where the lights from the Eiffel Tower seemed to meld into the effervescent bubbles raised high in unison to toast the conclusion of a memorable adventure. sl For more information visit adventuresbydisney.com.

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A SLICE OF SWISS Written by Michael John

When the SwissAir flight pulled away from the jet bridge at exactly its scheduled departure time, it was a subtle yet significant indication of the experience that would unfold over the next seven days in Switzerland—absolute precision.

Soon after the wheels went up, the multilingual SwissAir staff ’s seamless and stealthy service began. In anticipation of a full itinerary, I took advantage of the lay-flat business class arrangements and prioritized rest for the flight, after dinner and a glass or two of Swiss wine, of course.

Upon touching down in this modest and peaceful country, the first stop was the train station in Zürich (Hauptbahnhof ) for a rail trip to the quaint alpine town of Zermatt. Shortly after connections in Bern and Visp, the remarkable efficiency of the Swiss, specifically the train system, became readily apparent.

For travelers who appreciate reliable schedules and impeccable timekeeping, it’s difficult to imagine a more dependable mode of transport.

Winding through the picturesque countryside, the panoramic glass windows of the clean and quiet first-class cabin afforded unobstructed views of naturally made wonders and impressive feats of human engineering. Upon disembarking in Zermatt, the mountain air was brisk and the golden sun warm. The scene could easily have been a movie set, but this was simply the center of the historic mountaineering town.

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A tuxedoed chauffer and his beautifully adorned horse and carriage guided a memorable ascension up main street, Bahnhofstrasse, on the way to the iconic Mont Cervin Palace.

Shoppers entering and exiting celebrated Swiss boutiques stopped and stared at this special ride. Perhaps it was because of the stylish chariot or because the only other vehicles traveling Zermatt are zeroemission custom-built miniature electric vans assembled nearby.

A few moments later the almost-cinematic experience ended upon arrival at the hotel where the director of sales and unofficial town historian, Petra Ellmeier, staged a grand welcome. As I was ushered passed the enchanting fireplace that warmed the discerningly appointed lobby I arrived to my authentic chalet-style suite. The balcony doors were opened so I could behold the breathtaking Matterhorn. This sun-drenched peak pierced the sky, dwarfing dozens of rooftops between my balcony and the hillside.

Departing this inviting vista, I strolled the tight cobblestone streets, starting in the old village where 16th century structures built from stone and larch wood timbers were tightly packed together. Every turn gave way to a new vantage point of the glorious Matterhorn, and each bend served up a surprise shot of floral landscapes bursting with color. The civic pride runs deep (or high) in Zermatt, as does a sense of community and stewardship to the planet—each palpable in the random encounters with the guide’s neighbors and friends. As the sun fell behind the mountainside, the chill induced a quick end to the tour.

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The warmth of the fire and the rustic refinement of the Mont Cervin Palace awaited. I was ready for a comforting and well-constructed meal and the Grill was superb - the selection of Swiss wines excellent and the wood-fired meats perfect. Maybe it was the long day of travel or Zermatt’s mile-high elevation (5,310 feet above sea level), but the cozy suite beckoned. I ended this surreal day beside a fire crackling, with the moon illuminating this wondrous gem of the Alps.

At dawn the beauty of the Matterhorn transformed into a glowing pyramidal peak, as two of its faces caught the sun’s rays before any other corner of this picturesque town. With a long train ride down the mountain and no margin for error in Swiss rail schedules, I made haste to the main station for the next stop, Lausanne.

Speeding toward Lake Geneva’s second-largest city provided a visual and unexpected lesson in Swiss winemaking. The train raced along the terraced vineyards of nearby Lavaux, one of only a few UNESCO world heritage vineyards on the planet. For about 20 miles along the lake’s shores, a unique varietal of Chasselas grape grows and is still harvested by hand. This local wine was about to become far more prevalent on the trip.

A short taxi ride from Lausanne Station, the Beau-Rivage Palace in Ouchy is a remarkable example of Art Nouveau and Neo-Baroque architectural styles. The historic landmark rose prominently from the manicured grounds amid rare species of flora and fauna. Pauline Lioté, public relations and partnership coordinator, provided a brief reception in the grand lobby.

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Highly sought lunch reservations awaited, but a tastefully styled suite made it nearly impossible to depart. The inspired and newly renovated room had a palette of calming blues and greens, the mirrored walls reflected the lake beyond a private patio and the upholstered headboard topped a cloud of alluring white linens.

The elevator to ground level, one floor below the famed rotundas, led to a veritable hall of fame with images of dignitaries and celebrities who have stayed in this storied place. Café Beau Rivage was another master class in refinement. The floor-to-ceiling windows framed the natural beauty beyond the glass and complemented the enveloping bespoke décor. The coveted corner booth provided a perfect view of the dining room and deftly designed space. Nothing disappointed from that moment on—the baguette, wine, rockfish soup, fresh caught perch. Everything was delectable, down to a signature tart.

In the afternoon, the tranquil lakefront path enticed me and I strolled along the water’s edge past charming cottages, striking estates and the rousing Olympic Museum. After only hours in this town and a short hike across the gorgeous grounds of the Capitale Olympique—I knew why the International Olympic Committee has called Lausanne home for more than 100 years.

I later meandered the halls and common areas of this Grande Dame hotel on the way to dinner at L´Accademia, an Italiancentric offering just a few steps away at a sister hotel. After I enjoyed inventive takes on classic pasta dishes, I finished the evening with a nightcap at the prestigious BAR.

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Early-morning coffee on the breathtaking waterfront balcony and pampering at the hotel’s Spa Cinque Monde greeted the new day.

After a relaxing treatment I set off to explore life in the center of town and experience luxury at a different grand hotel, Lausanne Palace, and never lost view of the lake. I made a point to lunch at the bustling Brasserie Grande Chêne, which was reminiscent of a historic Parisian power spot. The green chairs and white tablecloths set against the dark mahogany wood paired perfectly with brass accents. Over Dover sole, pomme frites and more delicious wine from Lavaux, Odile Vogel-Reynaud, director of sales and marketing at Sandoz Foundation Hotels, offered a peek at the famed Coco Chanel suite, overlooking the town with unobstructed views of the water.

With Swiss efficiency, after staring at the next destination across the shores of Lake Geneva, a plush railcar whisked me to Zurich.

A cobblestone road brimming with boutiques led to the Widder Hotel. This extraordinary enclave was an unexpected departure from previous accommodations: a collection of nine medieval homes combined, restored and reimagined as a modern refuge of historic luxury. This unique lobby and the inviting library showcased a blending of new materials with salvaged architectural elements.

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The suite exuded more of the same contrasts. Original timber beams topped modern amenities, and vintage wall coverings countered plush leather and state-of-the-art technology. Wood inlay trompe l’oeil detailed doors adorned a maze of hallways back to the lobby. Different species of wood or various types of stone transitioned from one structure to another.

This was a technique the architect deployed to distinguished each home. I learned later the ambitious project lasted a decade and required more than 1,000 conservation experts to complete.

Surrounding church bells occasionally punctured the silence of the early morning. Next on the agenda was a half-day excursion to a hillside resort on the edge of the Adlisberg forest— the magical Dolder Grand Hotel. The impressive castle-like destination hotel is perched above the waterfront cityscape, and Anna Siroka, director of marketing, awaited at the front entry.

The epitome of hospitality since 1899, the Dolder Grand Hotel’s rich history, beautiful natural surroundings and purposeful past were present in each detail. From the iconic architecture to the impressive modern art collection accentuating it, the hotel is an unrivaled oasis. Every aspect of the building was thoughtful,

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and each element felt measured. This gorgeous sanctuary was carefully restored in 2008 to achieve today’s highest standards.

The Saltz restaurant’s creative cuisine has been honored with 14 GaultMillau points. The space, designed by Rolf Sachs, emanates a unique atmosphere full of color and clean lines. The bright blue banquettes and the punching red neon light installation directed attention to grand windows with views of a sprawling landscape beyond. Siroka recommended her favorites from the menu and recounted the rich history of this hillside treasure. The cauliflower froth soup and patiently cooked black cod were delightful. Precisely chilled Swiss wines were refreshing.

No trip to the Dolder Grand is complete without a visit to the 43,000-square-foot spa, boasting an aqua zone, with a swimming pool, mixed sauna, steam bath, spa, whirlpool terrace, samarium, library, fitness area and relaxation room. After a 60-minute organic facial and a tote full of Amala products, I began to make my way back down the road to Zurich.

Baur au Lac Hotel, the next and final stop of the trip, is just off the water’s edge, where main street, Baunhofstrasse, meets Lake Geneva. This 175-year-old palace sparkled in the sun and

its private gardens dazzled against quiet canals, producing an atmosphere that seemed miles away from Zurich’s busier districts, while sitting merely steps from it all.

Le Hall is the renowned and romantic social epicenter of this building. The glass dome and indoor foliage added to the idyllic space for libations and conversation. Three hours disappeared over canapés and tea, then hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Afternoon turned to evening, and I prepared for one last slice of Switzerland.

The eponymous Baur’s is the town’s newest hot spot. This scene maker certainly did not disappoint, and the kitchen turned out hit after hit. The only thing as enjoyable as the food was the engaging company, Christiane Lanz, head of corporate office for Swiss Deluxe Hotel and of course two (alright, maybe three) chilled glasses of that crisp Swiss wine.

Satisfied on several levels, I retired to the room for one last night along the shores of Lake Geneva. The morning came sooner than I would have preferred, but with more memories (and meals) than most could possibly imagine, I made my way from Le Terrace for coffee and croissants to Zurich’s main station for one final, impeccably timed train ride. This time it would be to the airport. sl slmag.net

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THE VINES THAT BIND The legendary legacy of Grgich Hills is a family affair.

Written by Chloe Gellar / Photos courtesy of Grgich Hills Estate If not for a lone reporter who turned up to the now-legendary "Judgement of Paris" in 1976, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich's career might have taken a very different trajectory. The resulting article in Time Magazine by rookie reporter George Taber detailed how wine from two California upstarts—a 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay made by Grgich, and Warren Winiarski's 1973 Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon—bested France's finest wines. Awarded 132 points by the vaunted French judges, Grgich's Chardonnay earned the highest total score of any of the wines, red or white, in the tasting. It wasn't until a reporter from the New York Times called Grgich for a follow-up story did he learn of his remarkable achievement.

The victory was the culmination of Grgich's indefatigable work ethic and constant quest for knowledge to improve his craft. The youngest of 11 children, Mike was born in Desne, Croatia in 1923, becoming part of a family with a long legacy of growing grapes and making wine. He recounts that his first taste of wine came around the age of two-and-a-half, when his mother weaned him from breastmilk to a combination of water and wine, a common practice in areas where water was often scarce and its potability questionable.

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While studying enology and viticulture at the University of Zagreb in communist-controlled Croatia, Mike had a professor remark in confidence that California was a winemaker's paradise.

Inspired by this vision and knowing that he could not realize his potential as a winemaker under communist rule, Mike took $32 he'd saved up over a decade and had a cobbler make a false bottom for his shoes to prevent the foreign currency from being confiscated at the border. He arrived in Canada in 1954 and made it to the Napa Valley four years later with just a single small suitcase filled with agriculture and winemaking books. A symbol of his impact on the world of wine, Mike's portmanteau went on to be part of an exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution.

Taking his father's advice to heart that knowledge is more valuable than property, as soon as he arrived in Napa, Mike sought out the most respected winemakers of the era. His mentors included Lee Stewart, founder of Souverain Winery, and legendary Russian winemaker André Tchelistcheff. Mike made his first Cabernet for Robert Mondavi in 1969 and joined Chateau Montelena as a winemaker and limited partner in 1972.

Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, Violet Grgich, and Ivo Jeramaz

Riding the fortuitous headwind provided by the historic win at the Paris tarting, Grgich partnered with Austin Hills of the Hills Bros. Coffee Company to break ground on Grgich Hills Cellars on July 4, 1977. Mike specifically chose that date as a celebration of freedom, independence, and his realization of the American Dream. Proving that he wasn't a one-hit-wonder as a winemaker, Mike's first bottling under the Grgich label, a 1977 Chardonnay, bested 221 entrants from around the world at 1980's "Great Chicago Chardonnay Showdown."

In 2007 Grgich Hills became entirely estate grown and changed its name to Grgich Hills Estate. Today, there are five distinct vineyards spread out over 366 acres. The winery is solarpowered, and the vineyards are certified organic. This is a point of pride for Mike, his daughter Violet, who serves as president of the family business, and Mike's nephew and winemaker Ivo Jeramaz, who came to Napa from Croatia in 1986. Both Violet and Ivo worked their way up the ladder of responsibility—Violet starting on the bottling line and Ivo washing barrels—to attain their respective leadership roles in the family business.

Continuing the Grgich legacy is of paramount importance to the family, and Ivo continues the Old World-style and foodfriendly approach to winemaking implemented by Mike. At Grgich Hills, the grape grower is also the winemaker. This intimate level of ground-to-glass involvement is crucial to Ivo, who says that it is the quality of the vineyard that ultimately determines the quality of the wine. "There is only so much you can do in the cellar," he explained. Grgich Hills wines are characterized by no malolactic fermentation, which imparts bright acidity that provides structure and stimulates the palate.

Provenance plays a role in the enduring popularity of Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay, which is widely accessible, along with their Zinfandel, Fume Blanc, and Cabernet.

However, a visit to their Rutherford tasting room is a must to sample Miljenko's Selections and their Legacy bottlings.

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Compiled by Victoria Chase Capitalizing on current trends to live smaller and with less stuff, garden designer Isa Hendry Eaton and lifestyle writer Jennifer Blaise Kramer outline sound design principles demonstrating how to create a compact yet elegant and exciting outdoor living space for entertaining or relaxing. Isa Hendry Eaton and Jennifer Blaise Kramer—Small Garden Style: A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers— hardcover, 192 pages, Ten Speed Press (crownpublishing.com) This hefty, large-format tome features more than 550 detailed quill-pen illustrations of 212 tree species, each drawn to a scale of 1:100. First published in 1982, and out of print for two decades, this is the first English-language edition of a study by Italian architects Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi that took more than twenty years to complete.

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi—The Architecture of Trees— hardcover, 424 pages, Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com) A passionate edible gardener and locavore advocate, Jack Staub takes readers on an intimate tour of more than twenty stunning private gardens in Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Jack Staub (writer) and Rob Cardillo (photographer)— Private Edens: Beautiful Country Gardens— hardcover, 256 pages, Gibbs Smith (gibbs-smith.com)

The thirty gardens profiled encompass everything from grandiose displays at Versailles to a tiny terrace in the Marais. Zahid Sardar (writer) and Marion Brenner (photographer)—In & Out Paris: Gardens of Secret Delights—hardcover, 264 pages, Gibbs Smith (gibbs-smith.com)

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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Editor Carl Dellatore's compilation of essays by foremost garden designers working in the present era presents a comprehensive education on all facets of creating a garden. Ample photography accompanying each designer's article makes this an impactful visual reference book. Carl Dellatore (editor)—Garden Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from The World's Finest Designers on the Art of the Garden—hardcover, 288 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com)

Designed by Michael Van Valkenburg, the intimate walled Monk's Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is notable for its meandering paths through a dreamlike woodland.

In his own words, the prominent landscape architect shares the background of the Monk's Garden, focusing on the experimental nature of the design, along with the uniqueness of working on a small scale within a broader historical and cultural context.

Michael Van Valkenburg— Designing A Garden—hardcover, 208 pages, The Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com)

A testament to his global popularity, books by Israeli author Meir Shalev are published in more than twentyfive languages. In this colorfully illustrated book, Shalev shares his deep appreciation for his beloved garden, situated on the perimeter of Israel's Jezreel Valley, which he writes is, "neither neatly organized nor well kept." Meir Shalev—My Wild Garden: Notes from a Writer's Eden— hardcover, 304 pages, Schrocken Press, (penguinrandomhouse.com) In addition to commissions from some of the world's most famous fashion houses and well-known brands in tech and spirits, Olaf Hajek's illustrations have also appeared in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, GQ, and Architectural Digest, among others. Here he lends his formidable talents to educating children about the health benefits of flowers. Christine Paxmann (writer), Olaf Hajek (illustrator)—Flower Power: The Magic of Nature's Healers— hardcover, 40 pages, Prestel Junior (penguinrandomhouse.com) Bestselling author, flower farmer, and floral designer Erin Benzakein offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers plucked from your own garden or purchased at the market. The twenty-five how-to projects encompass everything from eye-popping centerpieces to festive wreaths. Erin Benzakein, Chris Benzakein, Jill Jorgensen, and Julie Chai—Floret Farm's A Year In Flowers: Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season—hardcover, 312 pages, Chronicle Books (chroniclebooks.com)

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OVER THE MOON(stone) Compiled by Bridget Williams

Boasting an internal structure that scatters light as strikes it (an optical phenomenon known as adularescence), it is not hard to fathom why Hindu mythology refers to moonstone as solidified moonbeams. Because of its lunar link, lore and legend have long ascribed moonstone with many helpful and healing attributes. Whether you are looking for a celestial boost or simply prefer the stone's ethereal aesthetic, these of-the-moment moonstone adornments certainly fit the bill.

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Clockwise from f topp left f opposite pp page: p g Pamela P Zamore sterlingg silver Lotus us necklace with moonstone m ($145; pamelazamore.com). Kassandra Nicholson Jewelry moonstone pendant ($910; kassandranicholson.com). Adel Chefridi rectangle g moonstone pendant nt in 18K yellow gold ($5,185; chefridi.com). Elizabeth Locke "Farnese" link necklace ($17,575) and cerulean Venetian glass intaglio and moonstone pendant ($6,200; elizabethlocke.com). Ara Vartanian moonstone and diamond ring ($5,700; aravartanian.com). Mary MacGill one-of-a-kind moonstone "Form" cuff ($2,100; marymacgill.com). Rush Jewelry Designs "Draper" ring with moonstone and lapis in 18K yellow gold ($6,750; rushjewelrydesign.com). LMJ "My Colorful Legacy" pearl and moonstone open ring in 14K yellow gold-plated sterling silver ($369; luvmyjewelry.com). David Yurman Solari 18K gold bead bracelet with white moonstone ($1,350; davidyurman.com). Rush Jewelry Design "Kinetic" moonstone earrings ($4,200; rushjewelrydesign.com). Diamond and moonstone "Gala" chandelier earrings from Mindi Mond New York (price upon request; mindimondny.com). Brent Neale earrings with malachite "vase" and amethyst, citrine, natural red coral, mother-of-pearl, and moonstone "flowers" ($12,150; brentneale.com) Opposite page: Omi PrivĂŠ moonstone, aquamarine, and diamond ring ($14,000; omiprive.com).

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Clockwise from top left: Sunnylands Palm wallpaper in Onyx from Wallshoppe ($149/roll; wallshoppe.com). Evers woven sea grass pendant from Arteriors ($780; arteriorshome.com). Boffi LUI 5/A caned armchair with gold leaf ($6,848; 1stdibs.com). Beauvier French cane bed from Frontgate (from $2,399; frontgate.com). Cane I Join You dining chair from Caracole ($866; caracole.com). AERIN cane coaster set ($250; aerin.com).

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Interior designer Bobby Berk with pieces from his collection for A.R.T. Furniture. Woven cane detailing is found on the Moller dining chairs and the Bauer cabinet. (arthomefurnishings.com)

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MAKING WAVES Fisker debuts its Ocean all-electric SUV Written by Andre James “Our mission is to become the number-one e-mobility service provider on Earth, featuring the world’s most desirable and sustainable vehicles while shaking up the old automotive industry model,” said Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc. The California-based automotive company made a splash with the world debut of their Ocean all-electric SUV at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Paying homage to the brand’s roots, Fisker exhibited the Ocean’s California Mode, a standard feature across all option packages except for the base model. With the touch of a button, nine glass windows/panels lower to create an airy feeling while maintaining the full “roll cage” safety structure around passengers.

The Ocean’s standard four-wheel drive configuration will deliver an output of more than 225 kilowatts (300+ horsepower), with an ultra-high performance version targeting the zero-to -60 mph sprint in less than three seconds. The +80 kWh capacity battery provides a range of up to 300 miles. Electrify America’s 150 kW chargers can charge capable vehicles up to 20 miles per minute.

A full-length solar roof supports the car’s electric power source; the company reports that solar energy could contribute as many as 1,000 free miles annually.

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center touch screen and a 9.8-inch cluster screen. Sustainable features include carpeting made from abandoned fishing net waste and vegan and eco-suede surfaces. The company has pledged to utilize discarded rubber waste generated during tire manufacturing to prevent it from being sent to landfills.

The Fisker mobile app and website are central to the company’s interaction with consumers. A $250 reservation covers either the full purchase option or the flexible lease program. In advance of the first high-volume deliveries projected for 2022, customers will receive exclusive invites to Fisker experience centers and test-drives.

Multiple industry firsts have arrived with the Fisker app to create an innovative customer experience, from a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to simplified finance options. Fisker says that in the future, the mobile app platform may also include mobility options like green ride-hailing, carpooling, and vehicle sharing.

“As the world’s first all-digital car company, we’re humbled and delighted at the overwhelmingly positive response to the Fisker Ocean,” remarked Fisker. “In addition, we look forward to sharing more developments on the Fisker Ocean with the world soon, including the first public footage of the full production-intent prototype’s road tests – showcasing the durability and readiness of the vehicle’s fully-engineered platform.” sl For more information, visit fiskerinc.com.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Like bears to honey, we’re sweet on these ďŹ ne jewelry and accessory pieces that draw insp inspiration from the natural world.

Compiled by Bridget Williams

Clockwise from top left this page: Ruchi New York Butterfly brooch set with slice diamonds and round diamonds (price upon request; ruchinewyork.com). Sylva & Cie 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby earrings ($5,250; sylvacie.com). 18K Resting Bee ring from Temple St. Clair ($1,950; templestclair.com). Tabbah Reptilia two-finger rose gold and diamond ring (price upon request; tabbah.com). Edward Avedis leaf earrings (price upon request; edwardavedis.com).

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Clockwise from top left this page: Pamela Love Aegean pendant necklace ($210; pamelalove.com). Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Lion clip ($8,050; vancleefarpels.com). Laura Caspi articulated Lobster necklace with black diamonds ($1,475; lauracaspi.com). Bibi van der Velden Bear necklace carved from 60,000-year-old mammoth tusk ($4,133; bibivandervelden.com). Kassandra Nicholson Jewelry Wave pendant in 14K yellow gold ($620; kassandranicholson.com). Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon – Four Seasons, Summer (price upon request; vacheron-constantin.com). Monkeydeo sardonyx shell cameo earrings with tsavorites from AMEDEO ($7,500; amedeo. shop/). From Piaget, this limited-edition timepiece with diamond bezel and cloisonnÊ enamel dial, commemorates the Year of the Rat (piaget.com). Nicole Rose Jewelry baguette and round diamond Large Flower earrings ($5,995; nicolerosejewelry.com).

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What caught our eye at the Consumer Electronics Show Compiled by Andre James and Bridget Williams

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One of the largest gatherings for those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this past January drew more than 4,500 exhibiting companies and 175,000 attendees, representing 160 countries. First held in New York City in 1967, some 700,000 products have been launched at the show in the ensuing decades. From the VCR in 1970 to this year, where Tokyo debuted plans for a "Woven City" at the base of Mount Fuji, technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed. With 2.9-million-square-feet of companies vying for our attention, for our CES roundup, we eschewed the outlandish in favor of technology most likely to make it into daily life.

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CookingPal Julia

WHAT'S COOKING CookingPal Julia is an intelligent autonomous cooking system. Its voice-enabled tablet suggests meals and provides step-by-step recipe guidance and works in tandem with a Smart Kitchen Appliance that handles every element of prepping a meal, from chopping and kneading to stirring and steaming. It even cleans up after itself! With a built-in camera and AI food recognition capabilities, it can suggest what to make based on what you have. Available in late 2020, Julia is expected to retail for under $1,000 (cookingpal.com).

The Kitchen Hub from GE Appliances is a first-of-itskind, over-the-range interactive smart kitchen and ventilation system. The second-generation iteration includes a built-in microwave with a camera inside that syncs with AI computer vision cooking technology, to create a cutting-edge digital cooking experience. Available in late 2020, pricing is yet to be announced (geappliances.com).

Drinking beverages from plastic bottles uses up to 32 times more greenhouse gas emissions than drinking from your tap. Designed to eliminate single-use plastic bottles, the Rocean One is a stylish countertop device that filters, flavors,

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and carbonates water directly from the tap. You can sign up for the waitlist at rocean.com.

For Weber's debut at CES, the barbecue grill brand showcased its Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub. This firstof-its-kind grilling assistant sends notifications directly to a smartphone on everything from grill set up, to when food is ready to flip, serve, and eat ($130; weber.com) SOUND DECISIONS Upstart Cleer Audio is challenging the notion of boxy sounders with its Crescent range, an array of eight custom 40mm full-range drivers, and two 3.3" subwoofers (cleeraudio.com).

Altec Lansing unveiled new speaker models for its line of Everything-Proof Bluetooth speakers. "Play Your Way" technology allows users to play the device vertically, for true 360 omnidirectional sound, or horizontally, for front-facing stereo sound (from $40; alteclansing.com).

AfterShokz showcased bone conduction headphones. Their military-grade technology keeps the eardrum open to ambient noise, giving the wearer situational awareness that traditional headphones lack (from $80; aftershokz.com). slmag.net

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FIT BITS Technology is often blamed for making us sedentary.

At CES, it had big plans to get us to move more and keep us apprised of our health stats with noninvasive wearable tech.

Circular is a lightweight, seamless, and comfortable hybrid smart ring with interchangeable shells that uses cross-correlation, precise captors, and machine learning for laboratory-level accuracy. It has six features, an artificial assistant and an intuitive mobile app that analyzes users' day and night data for personalized wellness suggestions.

Amazfit HomeStudio is a connected fitness treadmill mated with a 43" HD screen (called the GLASS), and surround-sound JBL speakers to provide an immersive and highly personal boutique fitness experience. Amazfit HomeStudio utilizes AI-powered computer vision to detect and help correct form (pricing yet to be announced; en.amazfit.com).

Withings ScanWatch is the world's first clinically validated hybrid smartwatch to detect both risks of AFib and sleep apnea – all from the wrist (from $249; withings.com).

Tonal is a sleekly designed, at-home workout machine that combines cutting edge tech with personalized, expert-led fitness programs. Tonal's AI. Coach software is intuitive and learns from users to adapt guidance in real-time and provide a highlypersonalized workout ($2,995; Tonal.com).

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Power Plate demoed their new Power Plate MOVE. This lightweight and portable vibration trainer boasts a large platform area and six variable frequency modes to accommodate exercises from weight training to HIIT workouts ($2,995; powerplate.com).

The Muse S meditation headband utilizes passive advanced signal processing used by neuroscience researchers to interpret mental activity. Working in tandem with the Muse Meditation app, once you've finished your session, you can access real-time data to track your progress ($210; choosemuse.com).

SEE THE LIGHT Developed by Mark Zuckerberg for his wife, the zLight functions as a sleep box that emits a faint light at a set time to let you know whether it's time to get up or fall back asleep. zLight can also be used as an audio sound system, a minimalistic wireless charger, and an environment controller with temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors to guarantee top air quality in any bedroom. (preorder at indiegogo.com).

The Nanoleaf Learning Series includes hexagon-shaped Unified Light Panels, the first-ever modular smart lights with shape interconnectivity. Available in summer 2020 (nanoleaf.me) LIFX Filament represents the growing trend towards vintage Edison-type smart lights. Available in smoky, amber and clear glass versions, the bulbs support all voice assistants, cloud connectivity and remote on/off and dimming functionality (lifx.com).

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Manta5 Hydrofoil eBike LG Signature OLED 8K TV

InFocus 4K HDR smart TV

SpotOn

Y-Brush The W81 series from Skyworth

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Brunswick SLX-R 400e Outboard

SEA WORTHY Brunswick unveiled its SLX-R 400e Outboard.

The "e" designates a first-of-its-kind boat electrification feature—the Fathom e-Power system. Developed by Brunswick, the high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack with an intuitive power management system is capable of powering all of the boat's accessory systems to enjoy a longer, quieter, and more eco-friendly day on the water.

The Manta5 Hydrofoil eBike replicates the intuitive cycling experience on water using carbon fiber foils (the wings) and a fully waterproof eBike battery and motor. With variable pedal assist, cyclists can reach speeds of up to 12 mph ($7,495; manta5.com) Waydoo took the wraps off of its updated e-Foil "flying surfboard."

The carbon-fiber Waydoo Flyer has a 6,000W battery that gives users a steady ride of up to 75 minutes on a full charge and a top speed of 28mph. It's controlled by a wireless Bluetooth hand-held controller with five-speed and proficiency modes ($6,495; waydootech.com).

DOGGONE SMART SpotOn Virtual Fence gives dogs the freedom to be dogs and owners the peace of mind to let them. The only genuinely wireless containment solution, SpotOn replaces buried wires and base stations with GPS technology. Simply use the collar to walk a perimeter anywhere, creating an instant containment area. SpotOn's satellite tracking notifies owners via the phone app when a dog leaves the area and allows them to locate their dog in realtime with turn-by-turn directions (spotoncollar.com).

ABOUT FACE Opte from P&G Ventures scans, detects, and corrects hyper-pigmentation with precision application of an Optimizing Serum that reduces the appearance of spots over time.

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IONIQ showcased the first smart skincare sprayer. Using magnetic skin technology, users can spray skincare products, such as sunscreen, onto their whole body without the need to rub-it-in.

The product is scheduled to launch in June 2020 (ioniqskin.com) Y-Brush, an auto-cleaning electronic toothbrush, claims to simultaneously deep-clean all of your teeth in just 10 seconds using sonic vibration technology (from $125; us.y-brush.com).

WATCH LIST The W81 series from Skyworth, China's leading TV brand, created quite a stir with their paper-thin OLED TV (4.6mm at its slimmest point) in 65" and 77". The screen seamlessly attaches to the wall with help from a powerful magnetic fixture and an invisible wall mount for added stability (from $3,599; skyworthusa.com) Infinity announced a new line of InFocus 4K HDR smart TV with a slim, frameless infinity screen. They will be available in retail stores across the US in March (infocustvs.com).

Eight of the 13 TVs on display at the LG booth were Real 8K TV models. A new Filmmaker Mode disables certain postprocessing effects while preserving correct aspect ratios, colors and frame rates to faithfully replicate the original vision of the director (lg.com).

Samsung growing its portfolio of Lifestyle TVs with an expanded rollout of The Sero. The Sero, which means “vertical” in Korean, has the ability to pivot between horizontal and vertical orientations – just like a smartphone or tablet.

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NOT LOST IN TRANSLATION The Lingolet One is an industry-first smart translation device offering both AI-based machine translation between 12 languages in near real-time with 97% accuracy and on-demand human interpretation service (starting at $59 on amazon.com) CONNECTED DISCONNECTION TOTO's Flotation Tub simulates zero gravity by eliminating the mechanical energy/ load on joints. The experience is enhanced by specialized massage jets that produce a therapeutic flow of warm air bubbles ($18,799; totousa.com).

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled speaker that is Amazon Alexa compatible. Users can tap into their home's IoT system to play music and make other adjustments to create an optimal sleep environment (duxiana.com).

SOMETHING TO WINE ABOUT Designed for the serious wine enthusiast and collection, the WineStation Cellar combined the powerful WineStation Intelligent Dispensing System with a high capacity wine cooler, allowing collectors to keep their stored wines in pristine condition for years to come. Able to store up to 80 bottles in a temperature-controlled environment, an argon gas preservation system can keep open bottles fresh for 60 days inside the unit and 14 days outside (napatechnology.com). sl

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A SNOWY RETREAT

Boyne Highlands provides the perfect winter break Written by Jeffrey Cohen

For many years, my wife and I (and subsequently, our children) have spent our winter vacations in warmer climates, usually in Florida and always within a stone’s throw of the ocean. Like many people, I believe my sense of personal wellbeing is strongly influenced by hours of sunlight, something in short supply in Indiana during winter.

For this reason alone, and possibly because of the bone-crunching temperatures, the prospect of vacationing in the snow has seldom received a second thought. Although my wife and I have occasionally discussed the idea of a skiing holiday, my antipathy towards freezing weather has usually made the decision for us.

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Until recently, that is. Several decades ago, I was invited to spend a summer vacation at an enchanting resort called Boyne Highlands that belonged to the family of my sister’s childhood friend, Amy Kircher Wright. Located at the very northernmost tip of Michigan’s lower peninsula, in charming Harbor Springs, I have never forgotten how beautiful the scenery was in full bloom, or how relatively mountainous the terrain, at least compared with here in central Indiana. When I recently received an invitation from Amy to revisit the resort, this time in midwinter and with my family, I decided it was high time to see what a

skiing vacation is all about -- as well as to strap on a pair of skis for, believe this or not, the first time in my life.

The resort that is now Boyne Highlands began with one peak and a rope tow during the 1955-1956 season. After a period of expansion into neighboring hills, the owners ran out of money, amassed considerable debt, and were forced to close. When Everett Kircher bought the property and paid off the debts, he committed the following year to purchasing an additional 2,900 acres of land in order to carry out his vision of a large year-round ski and summer resort. Boyne Highlands opened on December 26, 1963.

Today, Everett’s son (and Amy Kircher Wright’s brother) Stephen Kircher is CEO of Boyne Resorts, which remains very much a family business despite its scale and volume. Ski runs, like Little John and Tyler’s Tangle, are named after family members past and present. With a vertical drop of over 500 feet and 55 beautifully groomed and maintained downhill runs, Boyne offers a wide variety of terrains suited to riders and skiers of every ability, all served by a network of lifts. Although state-of-the-art snow machines keep the pistes in outstanding condition, a natural snowfall of over a foot during our visit was certainly a bonus. slmag.net

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Situating our two teens in the back of the SUV (in separate rows, to maintain parental sanity) with their virtual reality devices and electronic accessories, we set off for a roughly seven-hour drive due north of Indianapolis into the hinterland and the jaws of an impressive blizzard that was making its way across the plain states.

Upon arrival at the cozy main lodge, which would be our home for the next few days, we enjoyed a late lunch in the Slopeside Lounge, then rented skis for our first-ever foray onto the slopes. I say “rented” but there was much more to the process than that. Experts at the ski shop carefully assessed each of us, taking skill level and a number of other factors into consideration, to ensure that we were fitted with the most optimal equipment possible. Once on the mountain, initially we fared quite well. My wife was the only one of us who had skied before (albeit not in a good 15 years), but we stuck to the bunny slopes and had a great time, so much so that I actually thought I might be reasonably good at this -- although my elation at not falling over first time out was somewhat tempered by my (wholly irrational) fear of ignominiously plunging off a chair lift.

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morning, after a lavish buffet breakfast in the main dining room, we suited up, base layers and all, and walked out to the ski valet to retrieve our skis and poles for our first family lesson. The remainder of the day was spent skiing, although my hopes of being a natural quickly faded (please see From the Editor, page 30, for the full story).

That evening, two ibuprofen and a cold compress later, we took a scenic sleigh ride to the North Peak for the Aonach Mor Moonlight Dinner. Wrapped warmly in blankets, we enjoyed the crisp mountain air and the twinkling lights of numerous gorgeous private chalets as we smoothly ascended. Upon arrival, we were met by an inviting bonfire before entering the lodge to take our seats at long tables, each adorned in white linen and illuminated by candlelight. Floor-to-ceiling windows made it feel as though we were dining outside...intermittently, between the clouds, the lights of the distant Mackinac Bridge were visible, adding to the stunning ambiance. A guitarist strummed softly as we were served an exceptional meal of elegant comfort food, perfect for a snowy winter night -- French onion soup, roast beef tenderloin, garlic mashed potatoes and, to the delight of the kids, chocolate fondue. Replete, and pleasantly tired from the day’s adventures, we returned to the lodge for nightcaps and well-earned sleep.

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The following morning, after another epic breakfast buffet, the entire family embarked upon Sno-Go lessons. An ingenious hybrid of bike and skis, the Sno-Go bikes were easy to get the hang of, and gave us much more control than regular skis. I was reminded of an old James Bond movie as we zipped around the course, making daring turns and not falling over. Although I decided I’d had enough hurtling down the mountain for awhile, Boyne’s tubing runs are another popular activity, perfect for families and those less adept on skis. In fact, Boyne makes sure there are a wide variety of activities and attractions available for those who aren’t necessarily downhill skiers. From the invigorating -- winter horseback riding or cross-country skiing -to the relaxing -- a rejuvenating spa day -- there is something for everyone. My son and I took advantage of one such activity -- a nighttime ride in the cab of a snowcat as it groomed the terrain for the next day. The view from the top of a steep black diamond run at night, snow glittering all around, was simply magical.

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Of course, Boyne Highlands welcomes visitors year-round, with just as many activities, if not more, for summer guests, including world-class golf, hiking, wine tours, horseback riding, fly fishing, biking, zip-lining, and an adventure camp for kids.

Add to that Northern Michigan’s refreshing summer weather and the numerous resort towns dotting the area, and you have the fundamentals for a great family vacation.

Even though a trip north to a ski resort never used to be on our radar, my family and I agree that Boyne Highlands is a perfect quick getaway. Easily accessed by roads throughout the Midwest, this world-class resort could almost be considered on our doorstep. Summer or winter, sun or snow, you will always be ensured a warm welcome and a fantastic time. sl For more information or reservations, visit www.boynehighlands.com

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SIXTEEN BRICKS BAKERY Then, Now & Beyond

In this March’s issue of Esquire Magazine — inside the Macaulay “Mack” Culkin graced cover —reads a name you might recognize, Sixteen Bricks. It seems the artisanal bakery is finally stepping out from behind-the-scenes as local chefs’ secret weapon. As seen in a two-page spread titled _Baking Bad showcasing “the unlikely story of how Ryan Morgan became one of America’s best bread wizards.”

Written by Esquire’s food and drinks editor, Jeff Gordinier, who visited the Sixteen Bricks bakery back in November, the article tells the story of how Ryan Morgan went from a motorcycle-repairing, foul-mouthed, professional mechanic to a motorcycle-repairing, foul-mouthed, artisanal baker. The stocky, solid, salt-and-pepper-haired — furthest thing from a hipster — baker, Gordinier writes, makes some of the best bread and pastries he’s ever tasted, but you won’t catch Morgan being precious about it.

Before Ryan Morgan ever stepped foot into a bakery, he had by all accounts a successful career. He was a skilled mechanic, working as a field engineer with Orthoclinical Diagnostics, a Johnson & Johnson Company. Baking artisanal bread, running a bakery, wasn’t even on his radar. In fact, he’ll be the first to tell you, it was an accident.

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In 2011 he saw his dad struggling with multiple sclerosis and wanted to help by taking over a bakery that his family owned and operated so that his mom could take care of him. Soon after, it became clear that it was going to be up to Morgan to revive the bakery which was barely making enough to cover rent.

Given his background, the first thing he did was work on the machinery. He sold his motorcycle made from parts he earned working his first mechanics job to pay for a new mixer. Still it wasn’t really his own bakery without a proper oven, and Morgan found one. “A badass oven,” he says,” a Sixteen Stone Oven, but “Sixteen Stones” sounds stupid, so we went with Sixteen Bricks.”

He thought, what if he took this opportunity to not just make any bread, but to make bread that he was actually proud of. He began his baking journey by experimenting with whole-milled, ancient grains and doing the one thing he knew from working on machinery, troubleshooting. “I’m constantly experimenting,” Morgan says. “I want to push myself, try new things, see how different ingredients interact. It doesn’t turn out perfect every time, but that’s how we learn, that’s how we’re making Sixteen Bricks better — one loaf at a time.”

It was Todd Kelly, then executive chef at Orchids Restaurant, who first took a chance on Sixteen Bricks bread nearly a decade ago. He was Ryan Morgan’s first customer. He tasted his bread, told him that the quality was there, but he wasn’t going to last. That is, not if he didn’t have a steady line of in-coming orders. Over the next months Kelly would periodically check in on Morgan, make sure he was taking on new customers, and steadily Sixteen Bricks numbers grew.

This is Sixteen Bricks Bakery’s origin story, an artisanal bakery that in recent years has increased its number of employees from two to 50 and is included on some of the most inventive and thoughtful menus across Greater Cincinnati from _Bouquet in Covington, _Branch in East Walnut Hills, _ Red Feather in Oakley, and _Goose & Elder at Findlay Market, to _Jeff Ruby restaurants across the city.

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The secret behind Sixteen Bricks success is a simple blend of quality ingredients, refined technique, patience, and a lot of grit. No cutting corners.

They are traditionalists, eager collaborators, and irrefutably dedicated to the art of bread making. As Head Baker, Ryan Morgan leads his team in the process of using natural fermentation to give their breads robust flavor that relies only on wholesome ingredients. Most recipes only call for water, yeast, and a touch of salt — nothing artificial, and no additives. At their core, Sixteen Bricks marries nutrition and craftmanship. Maintaining the integrity of bread requires skill, and a lot of lessons learned the hard way. Anything else would be cheating customers out of what they have come to expect from Sixteen Bricks: artisanal bread, made with ingredients you can understand — oh, and it tastes good too.

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Morgan’s latest ventures include a line of Viennoiserie inspired by European pastry-making traditions. The art of the perfect croissant is fundamentally similar to breadmaking. They both require technique and troubleshooting. The name, Viennoiserie — French for “things from Vienna” — designates pastries that fit somewhere in between what is considered to be firmly the baker’s territory — boulangerie — and the pastry chef ’s — patisserie. The perfect blend of science and creativity. Think flaky, warm, sweet, and buttery layers of light-asair pastry, a science that can only be honed by someone already familiar with the fundamentals of baking. That solid foundation mixed with a little Sixteen Bricks magic make for croissants, buttery Danishes, pain au chocolate and more that you can find at local cafes, coffee shops like Deeper Roots and a select number of retailors.

It was a pain aux raisin laced with turmeric cream fresh from the oven that sealed the deal for Gordinier. The secrets out, Ryan Morgan is the real deal. From the mind of a mechanic and the soul of an artist, Sixteen Bricks bread proves that magic happens when careful technique meets creative experimentation. It takes technique to understand how ingredients interact with each other, and their environment. Live chemical reactions facilitate the breads final texture and flavor.

It’s a living organism, but it’s an organism that Morgan understands well. It takes creativity to build upon that foundation and experiment.

Call him a baker, an artist, or a wizard, he doesn’t really care. Morgan’s in pursuit of something that can’t be labeled. It started with a baguette. Made using just flour, water, and yeast — its execution is all in the technique. A technique that he’s perfected Sixteen Bricks Bakery turns out 1,200 baguettes a day. One of which just might end up on your dinner table. Conquering the iconic French loaf, for Morgan, meant a solidified place in the baking world. He’s never been in it for the recognition, still the recognition has found him. . sl Visit https://sixteenbricks.com/find-our-bread/ to see where Sixteen Bricks is available to purchase.

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EVERYONE NEEDS A HOME

Kind-hearted Couple Devoted to Helping Furry Friends

By Sheree Allgood / Photography by Tony Bailey

Peter and Vicki Alpaugh set a high bar for the rest of us. This generous and gentle couple with out sized hearts have been helping the less fortunate in Cincinnati for many years, yet in the last ten years much of their work and generosity has focused on SPCA Cincinnati. Their journey began with their friend and SPCA Board Member Judy Recker, who engaged them in the SPCA’s annual gala in 2010.

From that first Fur Ball experience, they are now completely devoted to the care and protection of animals. Peter now serves on the Board of Directors, and his and Vicki’s deep commitment is apparent in a visit to the Sharonville location, and specifically to the pristine Cat Adoption Center.

“We are truly the Society for the Protection and Care of Animals”, says Peter, a dapper and soft-spoken gentle man (not a typo…he is a gentle man, especially with these sweet cats), “Everyone needs a home”, he says, holding one of several adult cats available for adoption.

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Vicki is equally enthusiastic and generous with her love and caring. As she makes her way through the cat adoption center, she is careful to acknowledge each feline by name, and eagerly snuggles and cuddles the charges. The cats readily sense her affection for them and are willing participants in a furry love-up.

Both Alpaugh’s embrace the mission of the SPCA Cincinnati as a mantra for all who love and wish to home homeless fur babies ---and they act as a “driving force in promoting animal welfare, strengthening the human-animal bond, providing humane education and eliminating pet over-population.”

While the Alpaughs’ commitment to SPCA Cincinnati is deep and enduring, they are very magnanimous in their praise for those who set the foundation of today’s organization, and are quick to acknowledge the tremendous staff, board and volunteers who ensure that every precious life they are entrusted with has a happy, loving outcome. As Vicki notes, the old Dickensian cloud that hung over the Humane Society has dissipated, and in its place has bloomed a place rife with caring programs and education, pet health and safety, and the re-training and re-homing of pets that may have overwise been considered irredeemable. It is both Peter and Vicki’s hope that people with continue to support these beautiful animals, and to give to help the living beings at the SPCA Cincinnati, as freely as they support the arts, education and other charities. “These animals are a true living legacy,” she says.

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Crohns & Colitis Foundation IBD Education Day. Manor House Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards Dragonfly Foundation Fashion for the Cure 2020 Redwood Express – An Evening of Celebration 4C for Children Champions Gala Animal Adoption Foundation Waggin’ Tails Charity Auction Cincinnati Arts Association Overture Awards Junior League of Cincinnati Centennial Gala Make-A-Wish Southern Ohio BIG Wish Gala Cincinnati International Wine Festival Life Learning Center Gala Northern Kentucky International Festival Episcopal Retirement Services Refresh Your Soul Conference Dan Beard Council Boy Scouts of America Good Scout Award Luncheon Jovante Woods Foundation, Breath of Life Gala Freking Myers & Reul Opening Day Eve Party. Reds Youth Academy Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Annual Hoops & Hops People Working Cooperatively Annual ToolBelt Ball American Heart Association Heart Mini Marathon Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame, Celebration and Concert Cincinnati Reds Community Fund Charity Block Party. Great American Ball Park

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CCM MOVEABLE FEAST 2020

Over 600 arts patrons attended Moveable Feast, CCM’s annual benefit event, on Jan. 17, 2020. Hosted by CCMpower– a dedicated volunteer group comprised of CCM’s friends and alumni – Moveable Feast showcased CCM students and faculty members in an evening of worldclass live entertainment. Attendees roamed CCM Village, socializing and enjoying dinner-by-the-bite while creating their own menu of artistic experiences from CCM’s nationally ranked and internationally renowned programs. The funds raised by the event enable CCMpower to fuel the future of the arts by awarding student scholarships and grants.

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1) Debbie & Mark Schmidt, Kent Shaw and Jeff Thomas 2) UC President Neville Pinto, Jennifer Pinto, Dena Cranley and Mayor John Cranley 3) David Reynolds, Jennifer Suttles, Michael Dennemann, Jeff & Karin Kruse 4) Rebecca Bolce, Rob & Alexa McDonald and Keith Wood 5) Peter Schwartz, Dianne Dunkelman and CCM Dean Stanley Romanstein 6) Mayor John Cranley, Dena Cranley, Barbara Gould, Jean Dr. Alvin Crawford 7) CCMpower Board of Trustees President Arlene Katz and CCM Dean Stanley Romanstein 8) Lisi George, Trish Bryan and Mayor John Cranley 9) Event Chair Brian Muething, Trish Bryan and Event Chair Paula Boggs Muething

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BRIGHTON CENTER 80’S THROWBACK GALA

On Saturday, February 1 a record breaking crowd attended the 7th annual SOLD-OUT 80’s Throwback Party at Highland Country Club. The Leftovers kicked off the night followed by the one and only Tommy Tutone, and Mark McFadden blasted 80’s favorites all night long for a crowd of over 400! This event was inspired by Katie Walters of Q102 seven years ago and has helped raise $68,000 over that time for our Brighton Recovery Center for Women.

This program is aimed at helping women recover from chronic substance abuse and addiction, leading them towards a life of sobriety and productivity. Brighton Center wishes to acknowledge all of the sponsors and attendees who supported the event!

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CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GALA

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 125th anniversary with the sold-out Timeless Gala, hosted by co-chairs Lars and Susan Anderson and presented by Fifth Third Private Bank. Beforehand, the Orchestra performed a concert in Music Hall featuring renowned soprano Renée Fleming and pianist Behzod Abduraimov, conducted by CSO Music Director Louis Langrée.

Fleming performed courtesy of the Harold C. Schott Foundation/Francie and Tom Hiltz, Trustees. Many CSO musicians joined the party, courtesy of Randolph L. Wadsworth Jr. CSO president Jonathan Martin thanked guests for their support and shared a declaration by the Ohio House of Representatives recognizing the milestone anniversary. Board chair Rob McDonald announced Langrée’s contract extension through 2023-24.

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LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE’S: TOUCHDOWN FOR HOPE

Lindner Center of HOPE’s eleventh annual Touchdown for HOPE Super Bowl event at the Great American Ballpark raised $195,000 for patient assistance. Approximately 250 people attended the event. This year Jim Breech, former Bengals star kicker, and his wife, Denise, were honorary hosts. Proceeds from Touchdown for HOPE sponsorships and ticket sales will be used to fund a mental health services financial assistance program at Lindner Center of HOPE, benefitting our community’s first responders.

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MS DINNER OF CHAMPIONS

The MS Dinner of Champions was held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Jack Casino Cincinnati Event Center. This annual National Multiple Sclerosis Society event pays tribute to the network of generous corporations, organizations and volunteer leaders who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people living with MS. This year, Amanda Glenski was honored with the Joel Kahn MS Award of Courage and over $100,000 was raised to support valuable MS-specific programs and services for people living with multiple sclerosis.

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LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY TASTE OF THE WORLD GALA

LLS celebrated the Taste of the World at the Newport Aquarium on November 16th, 2019. It was a fun evening of food, drink and aquarium creatures all for a good cause. All the funds raised will go to LLS’s mission to cure Blood Cancer.

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1) The LLS young professionals group 2) Brian & Amy Boynton 3) Guests enjoying the event 4) John and Amanda Kladakis, Dan & Kris Neyer, Ashley Corbett and Zack Neyer 5) Tom & Shelly Beerman 6) Survivor Robyn Warner along with her mother, Linda Davis, and their family, friends and supporters all from Dayton 7) Gary Gilbert and Pat Goff 8/9) Guests tasting the different drinks available

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ST. JOSEPH HOME’S NIGHT OF POSSIBILITY GALA

St. Joseph Home, the only nonprofit in Southwest OH providing residential, respite and day program services to people with developmental disabilities, hosted its first ‘Night of Possibility’. Held at the Newport Aquarium, the new event lineup raised over $75,000 to support the organizations developmental disability programs. The night featured interactive stations highlighting physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy departments and culminated with a video on their new and growing Pediatric Ventilator Unit.

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1) Ty & Laura Hogan 2) Diane Rinaldo with Jim Lallathi 3) Tena & Mark Fette 4) John and Amber 5) Sisters of Charity at the Therapy Station 6) Reagan and Noah Anderson 7) Guests at the Gala 8) Guests at the Gala

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SCPA GALA

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More than 500 guests celebrated “The Future of the Arts” at Music Hall with cocktails, dinner, dazzling visual art, and performances by School for the Creative & Performing Arts students performing together with members of the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Cincinnati May Festival. Also featured were costumes collaboratively created by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park staff and students. Kay Geiger, PNC Bank regional president, was honorary event chair, and John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops, was emcee. The $100,000 raised will provide artistic and academic resources needed by the students to maintain SCPA’s 100 percent graduation rate and exceptional arts program.

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1) Marija Dunatou with Dr. Marc & Susan Cassidy 2) Kay & Jack Geiger 3) Colleen Cnepper, Stacy Miller & Mary Bunker 4) Otto Budig Jr. with Joan Kaup 5) Digi Schueler, Robert & Beth Wheeler, Michael Schueler, Susan Shurr & Dennis Mitman 6) SCPA Principle Michael Owner with Heather Hallenberg 7) Linda Siekmann, Peter Koenig & Lucy Hodgson 8) Jerry Ewers, Holly Briansragusa & Brian Tiffany 9) Lisa Sampson, Benita & Rob Heidenreich 10) Teresa Summe-Hass with Dr. James & Diane Otrembiak

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ST. JOSEPH ORPHANAGE’S MONTE CARLO NIGHT

St. Joseph Orphanage’s (SJO) Monte Carlo Night on February 8th raised over $40,000 to benefit some of the most vulnerable children and families in Southwest Ohio.

The event drew more than 150 community members to The Sanctuary in Price Hill. Monte Carlo Night is organized by SJO LEAD (Leaders for Education, Advocacy, and Development), which is SJO’s young professionals board. LEAD raised over $12,000 more at this year’s Monte Carlo Night than at last year’s event.

“Monte Carlo is a great night out for our many guests, and thanks to the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees many children will be provided life-changing care,” said LEAD President Miranda Hogg.

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1) Terese & Ralph Draper with Janice & Martin Burbank 2) Austin & Katie Burfield, Nikki & Jason Grisnik & Terry Hogg 3) Rachel Bruner, Kelley McCabe, Katie & Steve Wiggins with Stephanie Coffard 4) Byrd Bergeron, Tonya First, Romona Peckham, Abbey Horne, Nick Schlotman, Miranda Hogg, Janice Schaffer-Burbank, Ton Keckeis & Joelle Gilbert 5) Nick & Edy Schlotman & Lorin Sabino 6) Ashley & Andrew Curtis with Emily Hannon 7) Lowell & Jenny Hermeline 8) George & Casey Schrenker 9) Chelsea Gilklson with Desiree Brusmax 10) Stephaney & Bill Brown

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TALBERT HOUSE AMBASSADORS HOLIDAY BENEFIT

On December 13, over 200 young professionals celebrated the holidays at the sixth annual Talbert House Ambassadors Holiday Benefit. Held at the 20th Century Theater in Oakley, attendees enjoyed refreshments, dancing, games and music by DJ Big Smooth. The event raised over $24,000 to further Talbert House’s efforts to provide safe and affordable housing in Greater Cincinnati. The event was made possible thanks to Platinum Sponsor, Mercy Health and Gold Sponsors: BKD, Foster & Motley, KMK Law, Myriad Neuroscience, RiverHills Bank and Stericycle.

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1) Ambassadors Lacey Luxon and Sam Rossell 2) Event Attendees 3) Brenna Nobil, Toni Dipietro, Kate Hackett, Samantha Wilburn 4) Mercy Health Rep. Clare Gordon and Nick Amato 5) Event Attendees 6) Mandi Hoffman, Andrea Bird, Maria Campisi, Events Coordinator Jenna Toon, Crystal Decker, Holly Dierkers 7) Ambassador Board Members: Kate Gormley, Lacey Luxon, Colleen Reynolds, Behind Colleen is Jamie Heidrich, Sam Rossell, Rachel Rasmussen, Nick Rivera, Scott GriďŹƒth, Kendall Kadish

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STEPPING STONES OPEN YOUR HEART GALA

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Stepping Stones’ 12th annual Valentine-themed dinner, Open Your Heart, raised a record-setting $105,000 in net proceeds for programs for children and adults with disabilities. At the February fundraiser, 245 guests enjoyed a three-course dinner at Eddie Merlot’s restaurant in Montgomery. Presenting sponsor was Convalescent Hospital for Children and was chairs by Patti Zesch.

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1) Steve Dilbone, John Ryan & Karl Craff 2) Jilda Vargus Adams, Kavila Washington & Brian Adams 3) Steve & Jenny Dilbone 4) Pam Steimer, Ginny Corsini & Mary Secton 5) Carolyn Harmann, Susan Eltringham & Nancy Aichholz 6) Libby & Chelsea Zesch with Lizzi Krombholz 7) Christine Chrub & Rob Zesch 8) Dr. Robert & Julie Heidt 9) Ward Heilbroner & Karl Daniels 10) Emily and Chris Adams with Cathleen Sheil 11) Phil & Abby Taylor

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THE GOOD SAMARITANS’ ROAR INTO THE TWENTIES AT 36TH ANNUAL GALA!

More than 610 guests donned their black tie best for The Good Samaritans’ 36th Annual Gala, Roaring Into the Twenties! Held on February 8 at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, the event raised more than $566,000 to support the TriHealth Neuroscience Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, along with annual support of the Good Samaritan Free Health Center and Medical Education Research Fund.

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1) Standing: Shelley & Danny Fischer, MD, DJ & Jill Miller, Yvonne & Dennis Washington, Seated: Sherry & Mark Holcomb, Rance & Marilyn Duke 2) Standing: Mark & Mary Clement, Rick & Mary Rafferty, Jeff Martin, Tessie Hayden, Seated: Greg & Phyllis Adams, Kathryn Shumrick, MD, Kevin Shumrick, MD & Lisa Martin 3) Seven Hills Anesthesia: Janet & Mark Grossman, Justin Little, Kirt Beckes, MD, Sarah & David Klein, MD, Cynthia & Ernesto Rodriguez, MD, George & Lydia Chantilas, MD, Thomas Elsass, MD, John Herold, MD, Monica Perdomo Seated: Jennifer Little, Cara & Steven Kuester, MD & Amy Elsass 4) Courtney & Pam Rossmann, Dr. Andy & Mindy Ringer, Mary & Mark Clement, Angie & Chris Conners 5) Brent & Melissa Sexton, Joe & Kelly Beischel, Ed Capannari & Debbie Fredette 6) Nicole & Carlos Crumb 7) Dr. Michael Maloney with Dr. Marta Pisarska 8) Co-Chairs of the Good Samaritans’ 2021 Gala: Tessie Hayden, Renita Homan & Lisa Martin 9) Joyce & Kent Lehmann 10) Linda Berry, Lindsey Garvis, Ken Berry

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