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The Purist June 2025 Issue

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A N A D V E N T U R E IN W E L L N E S S

GET INTO THE GROOVE LENNY KRAVITZ, AIMEE MANN, SUZANNE VEGA + MORE

AN ODE TO DADS

ELI MANNING Father and Child by Claiborne Swanson Frank

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SLEEP SOUNDER. MOVE MORE. STRESS LESS. FEEL BETTER. LIVE AT THE WELL. Residences Designed For Wellness. From $1.5M. 305.910.2163 THEWELLCG.COM

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This project is being developed by AB CG Owners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”), which has a limited right to use the trademarked names and logos of Terra and THE WELL. Any and all statements, disclosures and/ or representations shall be deemed made by Developer and not by Terra or THE WELL, and you agree to look solely to Developer (and not to Terra, THE WELL or any of their affiliates) with respect to any and all matters relating to the marketing and/or development of the project. The Terra and THE WELL groups of companies are each comprised of several separate companies that are legally distinct. Reference to Terra and THE WELL is merely for convenience and should not be relied upon for any other purposes. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718,503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE, These materials are not intended to be an offer to sell, or solicitation to buy a unit in the condominium. Such an offering shall only be made pursuant to the prospectus (offering circular) for the condominium and no statements should be relied upon unless made in the prospectus or in the applicable purchase agreement. In no event shall any solicitation, offer or sale of a unit in the condominium be made in, or to residents of, any state or country in which such activity would be unlawful. All plans, features and amenities depicted herein are based upon preliminary development plans and are subject to change without notice in the manner provided in the offering documents. Plans, features and amenities described herein may be provided at an additional cost. No guarantees or representations whatsoever are made that any plans, features, amenities or facilities will be provided or, if provided, will be of the same type, size, location or nature as depicted or described herein. No guarantee or representations whatsoever are made that existing or future views of the project and surrounding areas depicted by artist’s conceptual renderings or otherwise described herein will be provided, or if provided, will be as depicted or described herein. Unauthorized reproduction, display or other dissemination of such materials is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement. No real estate broker is authorized to make any representations or other statements regarding the projects, and no agreements with, deposits paid to, or other arrangements made with any real estate broker are or shall be binding on the developer. The projects graphics, renderings and text provided herein are copyrighted works owned by the Developer. All rights reserved.


Your health has a new address THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands is more than a high-end home. It’s 400,000 square feet of spaces and services surrounded by tranquil beauty to help you live a healthier, balanced everyday —It’s fresh-pressed juice at your doorstep, a weekly massage in your living room, yoga on the terrace, workouts in your private gym, a breakthrough session with your nutritionist, restored sleep, new meditation practices, fitness in body, mind and spirit—your home for personal wellness.

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Residences from $1.4 Million. Approaching Completion. Move-In This Year. EXCLUSIVE SALES BY DOUGLAS ELLIMAN DEVELOPMENT MARKETING This project is being developed by 1177 Bay Harbor Islands LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”), which has a limited right to use the trademarked names and logos of Terra and THE WELL. Any and all statements, disclosures and/or representations shall be deemed made by Developer and not by Terra or THE WELL, and you agree to look solely to Developer (and not to Terra, THE WELL or any of their affiliates) with respect to any and all matters relating to the marketing and/or development of the project. The Terra and THE WELL groups of companies are each comprised of several separate companies that are legally distinct. Reference to Terra and THE WELL is merely for convenience and should not be relied upon for any other purposes. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating the representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to this brochure and to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. These materials are not intended to be an offer to sell, or solicitation to buy a unit in the condominium. Such an offering shall only be made pursuant to the prospectus (offering circular) for the condominium and no statements should be relied upon unless made in the prospectus or in the applicable purchase agreement. In no event shall any solicitation, offer or sale of a unit in the condominium be made in, or to residents of, any state or country in which such activity would be unlawful. All images and designs depicted herein are artist’s conceptual renderings, which are based upon preliminary development plans, and are subject to change without notice in the manner provided in the offering documents. All such materials are not to scale and are shown solely for illustrative purposes. Renderings depict proposed views, which are not identical from each residence. No guarantees or representations whatsoever are made that existing or future views of the project and surrounding areas depicted by artist’s conceptual renderings or otherwise described herein, will be provided or, if provided, will be as depicted or described herein. Any view from a residence or from other portions of the property may in the future be limited or eliminated by future development or forces of nature and the developer in no manner guarantees the continuing existence of any view. Furnishings are only included if and to the extent provided in your purchase agreement. THE COMPLETE OFFERING TERMS ARE IN A CPS-12 APPLICATION AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFEROR. FILE NO. CP23-0020. The project graphics, renderings and text provided herein are copyrighted works owned by the Developer. All rights reserved.


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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach are not owned, developed, or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. or its affiliates (“Ritz-Carlton”). Sobe Sky Development, LLC uses The Ritz-Carlton marks under a license from Ritz-Carlton, which has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements or representations made herein. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to this brochure and to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. This offering is made only by the offering documents for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the offering documents. This is not an offer to sell, or solicitation of offers to buy, the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. Prices, plans, and specifications are subject to change without notice. Renderings and depictions are conceptual only. The condominium is adjacent to, but not part of the adjacent Ritz-Carlton, South Beach hotel or the Sagamore hotel (the “adjacent hotel”). While services and/or benefi ts may be offered by the hotel or commercial components within the hotel, many of which are described in this brochure, same are provided only at the discretion of, and subject to the conditions imposed by, the applicable hotel or commercial component owners and/or pursuant to that certain reciprocal easement agreement and declaration of covenants and restrictions (the “REA”) (a copy of which is included in the prospectus). All service providers are subject to change. The purchase of a unit shall not entitle the buyer to rights in or to, and/or benefi ts and/or services from, the hotel and/or commercial components of the resort. Those hotel services and amenities are not part of the condominium.


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E D I TO R ’ S L E TT E R REBIRTH & RENEWAL In Tanzania with my daughter Carolina at my favorite slow safari spot, Forest ChemChem, where protection of wildlife is the top priority. Check out our new Mindful Travel section for the best in travel retreats around the world.

has been on can become a wonderful discovery. In energy healer Ashley Dye’s story “Book of Life,” about the Akashic Records—the stories of one’s soul stored in the “ether” or Akashic realm—she hopes to provide you with a basic understanding of the blueprint of a soul’s journey. By looking inward and revealing any traumas in a past life, one’s soul can be cleared so as not to repeat those traumas or cause suffering in this life. Almost everyone needs karmic cleansing for their missteps and for the affronts done to them in a past life, not to mention in this lifetime. By unveiling the root cause of our emotional and mental state, we can begin to heal and thus refresh our physical layers. We can fortify the physical in a noticeable way by turning on the light inside. So, I’m digging into my pocket and pulling out a penny I can throw into the fountain of youth that will ripple out into the universe. Keep digging into your karmic well-being and see what you can heal. Let Purist be your guide.

People often ask me if anything actually works toward that Benjamin Button fantasy we all have of aging backward. In the eight years since I launched Purist and have since become a certified nutritionist, I have seen the latest in remedies, cleanses, lasers, healing and antiaging devices and while some things slow down the aging process, ramp up vitality and bring ailing cells back to a state of good health, better known as wellness, there is one thing that I’ve observed that has defied gravity, so to speak. Spirituality. I know that is a very loose term, but let me clarify: Living a more spiritual existence has been a noticeable source of that higher frequency showing up on someone’s aura. Karmic patterning—ancient patterns of behavior that are repeated and imprinted on one’s soul—is something to discover on this quest. We have to ask ourselves why we sometimes do the things that might not serve us well over and over again. Better yet, ask yourself how you can be the best version of yourself in this lifetime. And doing your best can influence the collective unconscious to operate at an elevated frequency, too. If you can feel the low vibration in the world, then you know a shift needs to take place. That shift or work begins within each of us. If we operate from a place where we acknowledge that our souls have lived multiple existences, the journey our soul

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FEATURES

102 FATHER AND CHILD Claiborne Swanson Frank captures the essence of family and masculinity in an exclusive excerpt from her latest photography book, Father and Child.

Elisha “Eli” Manning with Ava, Lucy, Caroline and Charles

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112 SOUNDS OF SUMMER From Aspen to the East End, some of our favorite musicians bring sizzle to the stage, from deliciously contrarian song and stories from John Cameron Mitchell on June 7 at Guild Hall to Aimee Mann’s signature wit and pathos at Canoe Place Inn on June 12. On June 13, Suzanne Vega performs classics and tracks from a timely new album at Stephen Talkhouse. Steel Pulse throws a punk reggae party at Canoe Place Inn on June 29, and St. Lucia delivers energetic synthpop vibes at Surf Lodge on July 6. Lenny Kravitz rocks Aspen at the JAS festival on August 30.

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MINDFUL 28 ECHOWILD TO THE RESCUE Environmentalist Zara Beard has a bold new vision for wildlife rescue. 32

BOOK OF LIFE Tap into the timeless wisdom of the Akashic Records.

MINDFUL TRAVEL 34

TOP RESORTS + RETREATS This season’s most transformative resorts and retreats

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TOP FLIGHT How purpose, precision and people-first values have propelled NICHOLAS AIR.

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REIMAGINING THE HEDGES The team behind Palm Beach’s The Colony breathes new life into the East Hampton treasure.

HEALTH 52 ASK THE DR. Dr. Frank Lipman on how understanding your body composition can help you stay younger and healthier

SPACE 58 THE NATURAL WORLD Artist Hunt Slonem’s spiritual reverence for wildlife 60 ON VIEW Summer’s most thought-provoking exhibits in the Hamptons 64

ETERNAL SPRING A celebration of art, native plants and sustainable garden design at Unlimited Earth Care

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PURE PROPERTY Not-to-be-missed Hamptons and Aspen real estate

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VIBRANT 86 STEP OUT, BREATHE IN Dr. Stacie Stephenson on harnessing nature’s healing power daily

FOOD IS MEDICINE 92

SPICE IT UP Anajak Thai’s Justin Pichetrungsi balances flavor at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

94 GARDEN PARTY Matsuhisa’s signature cocktail goes from bar to bottle. 96

ANCIENT NOURISHMENT Fancy Peasant’s brain- and gut-boosting pantry staples

98 EAT HERE NOW New restaurants to savor on the East End

Lenny Kravitz

Vintage glam meets modern appeal with Morphew.

GLOW 72 BOTANICAL BLISS Naturopathica’s latest boutique spa at Topping Rose House 74 ITALIAN BEAUTY Science-backed skin care, family and fresh ingredients achieve a perfect blend as Irene Forte makes waves at Gurney’s in Montauk.

WEEKEND 78 DIVINE REINVENTION

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS The JAS June Experience hits all the right notes.

82 HIGHER GROUND Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas channels grit, heart and Hollywood history into her debut novel, Climbing in Heels. 84

EDITOR’S PICKS Cristina Cuomo’s seasonal selects for whole-body health 22

PLAY 120 SUMMER SCULPT Fitness pop-ups that up the energy in the Hamptons 122 STEP BY STEP A Colorado-based nonprofit uplifts youth through movement and mindfulness. 124 AT A GLANCE Top events in the Hamptons and Aspen to usher in the summer season 128 NUMEROLOGY A by-the-numbers look at the legendary Bob Dylan, performing at Jones Beach this summer

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100 PHILANTRHOPY: THE RETREAT This organization supports hope and healing for domestic violence survivors.


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EDITORIAL Founder + Editor Cristina Cuomo Executive Editor Ray Rogers Features Editor Jim Servin Associate Editor + Photo Editor Jenna Lebovits Senior Wellness + Beauty Editor Amely Greeven Beauty + Fitness Editor Beth Landman Wellness Editor Fernanda Niven Contributing Health Editors Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, The Morrison Center; Tapp Francke Ingolia, STANDwellness Copy Editor Michèle Filon Research Editor Jill Malter Editorial Intern Aislinn MacArthur Contributing Food Editor Peter Som Special Project Editors Jenny Landey, TR Pescod Contributing Fashion Editor Gretchen Gunlocke Fenton Contributing Writers Dr. Samantha Boardman, Isaac Boots, Donna Bulseco, Candace Bushnell Anne Chaisson, Alina Cho, Camille Coy, Christopher Coy, Chris Cuomo Michaela Kennedy Cuomo, Dr. Gerry Curatola, Donna D’Cruz, Dimitri Ehrlich Melissa Errico, Pamela Fiori, Marisa Fox, Steve Garbarino, Vivien Goldman Dr. Limor Goren, Linda Hayes, Seth Herzog, Nancy Kane, Dr. Gail King Dr. Frank Lipman, Dr. Lea Lis, Michael Mailer, Myles Mellor, Kevin Menard Roxanna Namavar, Dr. Eunice Park, Dr. David Perlmutter, Annelise Peterson Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, Jeff Ragovin, Dr. Christina Rahm, L. Rosenberg Tracee Ellis Ross, Hal Rubenstein, Jim Shi, Brooke Shields, Biet Simkin, Jolene Star Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, Julia Szabo, Abby Tegnelia, Edwina Von Gal Tess Weaver, Regina Weinreich, Constance C.R. White, Sarah Wragge

DESIGN Contributing Design Director Ben Margherita Contributing Art Director Mikio Sakai Contributing Designer Seton Rossini Web Managers Tarin Keith, Aubrée Mercure Contributing Photographers Melanie Acevedo, Camilla Akrans, David Bellemere, Justin Bettman, Cass Bird Brian Bowen Smith, Natalie Chitwood, Bob and Dawn Davis, Gregg Delman Victor Demarchelier, Mikey DeTemple, Sophie Elgort, Francine Fleischer Marili Forestieri, Diana Frank, Todd Glaser, Morgan Maassen Roberto Matteo Marchese, Mary Ellen Matthews, Miller Mobley, Ryan Moore Nino Muñoz, David Roemer, Matt Sayles, Peggy Sirota, Claiborne Swanson Frank Simon Upton, Cathrine White

ADVERTISING Publisher Helen Cleland, helen@thePURISTonline.com Chief Revenue Officer Andrea Greeven Douzet, andrea@thePURISTonline.com Head of Partnerships Nicole Levy, nicole@thePURISTonline.com Executive Sales Directors Brianna Birtles, Tova Bonem, Rebecca Van Eyck, Andrea Garcia, Michelle Johnson Janet Tipton, Eden Williams, Rosalind Zukowski Luxury Art And Travel Partnerships Lisa Rosenberg Aspen Publisher Alexandra Halperin Aspen Media Consultant Cheryl Foerster

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ECHOWILD TO THE RESCUE Zara Beard, daughter of the late photographer Peter Beard, introduces a not-for-profit model of environmental protection. BY JENNY LANDY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIANA FRANK

A new kind of conservationist, Zara Beard is both storyteller and strategist, healer and builder, equally at home in the poetry of a children’s book and the precision of an environmental policy proposal. As founder of a new not-forprofit, EchoWild, Beard pioneers a model of conservation rooted in data, responsiveness and local action. Her father, the late photographer and conservationist Peter Beard, instilled in her a deep-rooted love for the natural world, one shaped as much by beauty as by brutal honesty. With educational programming, habitat restoration and environmental reform already underway, EchoWild is a scalable model designed to protect what’s left, repair what’s broken and restore the wild world we still have. Zara believes that every animal saved is a signal, every child taught is a seed planted. And every act of care is a quiet form of rebellion against despair. PURIST: Your father, Peter Beard, was renowned for his powerful photography and dedication to wildlife conservation. How did his work influence your decision to carry on his legacy? Zara Beard: My father’s love for the wild was visceral, all-consuming and contagious. He didn’t just admire nature; he lived in it, often half inside the jaws of it. He gave me a deep reverence for the natural world, but also an unflinching awareness of its realities. He could be wild, infuriating, brilliant—but Zara Beard 28


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he was also profoundly gentle. He’d feed the warthogs by hand, leave out scraps for raccoons and top up the birdbaths with almost religious devotion. He treated every wild creature with absolute fascination, with the awe of a child encountering magic for the first time. A lizard sunning itself on a rock, a weaverbird building its nest—nothing was ever too small or too ordinary to be marveled at. EchoWild, in many ways, is a continuation of that instinct— to care fiercely, to look closely and to never lose the wonder. PURIST: As a not-for-profit, EchoWild will play a crucial role in wildlife conservation on Long Island. What can the local community do to support your mission? ZB: EchoWild wasn’t born from strategy, but from the simple act of paying attention—and the story behind it has been unfolding for a long time. At its heart, it’s about listening to what the animals are telling us and turning those stories into action. There’s so much the community can do. You don’t have to handle an eagle, though if you’re brave, I’ll hand you the gloves. But you can stop using poisons, plant native species, and fish with barbless hooks and biodegradable line. And if you find a baby animal—call first, act second. You can volunteer, reach out, support a cause that speaks to you. Share our work. Tell people about us. The wild doesn’t have a voice in zoning meetings or school boards, but you do, and that matters more than you know.

Beard is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife and revitalizing native habitats.

WHAT THE ANIMALS ARE TRYING TO TELL ME A plea for environmental healing. BY ZARA BEARD

There’s a certain silence that comes with an injured animal. Not fear, exactly—something quieter. A kind of surrender. They don’t cry out. They simply arrive: a bird covered in oil, a turtle with a shell cracked like old china, an owl dying from eating the things that ate the poison. One by one, they begin to tell me what’s gone wrong. They don’t speak in words, but they speak. And once I learned how to listen, I couldn’t unhear it. When I first began working in wildlife rescue, I thought the task at hand was simple, if not easy. An animal arrives, I try to save it. Some live. Some don’t. I cleaned wounds, gave fluids, fed them gently and awkwardly and sometimes too late. I thought that if I could just

mend enough wings and stitch enough fur back together, it would amount to something like progress. But after a while, the pattern began to emerge. The fox wasn’t an anomaly. The poisoned owl wasn’t an exception. The same stories kept arriving in different shapes. What I was treating wasn’t just injury—it was evidence. Each animal was telling a part of the same tale, in the only language it had left. That’s when I realized that rescuing the animal alone was no longer enough. And so, I founded EchoWild. Not because I had any particular desire to start an organization, but because I could no longer bear not to. My idea to treat every injured animal as a data point. A clue. The injuries 30

show me where the land is breaking, and EchoWild is how I plan to begin stitching it back together. I’ve started designing wildlifesafe fishing kits—barbless hooks, biodegradable line and tools simple enough to prevent a death without needing a hero. I’ve seen too many wings wrapped in filament, too many beaks pierced and bleeding, too many creatures drowned slowly in silence. The kits are small things, but they could stop a great deal of suffering. So this is how I begin. With my hands doing the best they can, and my heart trying to listen. Because the animals are still speaking. Still showing me where it hurts. And I am finally learning how to hear them. echo-wild.org


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BOOK OF LIFE

Decoding the mystery and life-changing power of the Akashic Records. BY ASHLEY DYE

a suitor and getting completely blindsided. The storyline was much more dramatic than the quick synopsis, and really highlighted a continuing theme that I now had the opportunity to release. The lesson: “Truth is truth.” Those three words summed up my patterning of believing what I wanted to, and overlooking reality not aligning with my ideals. Those three words also liberated me energetically from karmic patterning, so that the habit dissipated. Now I feel empowered to discern with grace. The process of shifting one’s life trajectory to match the new elevated frequency tends to happen rather quickly, as energy is magnetic and calls in matching frequencies that are compatible with the elevated baseline. When energetic frequency is shifted, the universe aligns to match. The Akashic Records are not relegated to the construct of time and space that we use to comprehend our experiences. Past, present and future can be accessed, as well as different realms and states of being. One never knows where the records will take you as they reveal what is in the highest benefit at that moment for healing and soul evolution. Through this process, vibrational frequency is elevated; a higher timeline is activated. For example, resonating with anger, guilt or shame hold one at lower vibrational frequencies. Energy is magnetic, and therefore, more of the same will continue to be experienced. Release those frequencies and elevate to courage, acceptance, love or peace, and now call in experiences that are in alignment with those frequencies. Since working in the Akashic Records, I’ve experienced healing beyond my wildest dreams in my relationships, family, career and heart. I’ve witnessed the upward trajectory of clients’ lives—businesses skyrocketing, liberation from painful ties of the past, great personal growth. My work in the records as an intuitive healer acts as a catalyst for supporting my clients through issues that have been plaguing them. Where there’s drama, there’s karma. We are energy; our emotions and experiences are all energy. Healing in the Akashic Records supports aligning with energy that vibrates with living life in grace. archealingarts.com

The Akashic Records house the archives of one’s soul since inception in the infinite frequency of the akash, or “ether,” an immaterial energetic field that encompasses and connects all time and space. Some refer to the Akashic Records as a virtual database. since it holds the comprehensive knowledge of universal existence. I find the experience in the records to be much more passionate and soulful, as they reveal the experiences of one’s soul evolution that have accumulated into who a person is at that given moment. Those experiences can be profound. The Akashic Records exist in a higher realm of elevated frequencies. Accessing the records is done through the vibrational frequency of sound, and there are numerous protocols or scripts one can follow. The reader speaks the script aloud, filling in the pertinent information, such as who the reading is for and what they are interested in understanding. The protocol I follow involves inviting in the archangel Gabriel for guidance and protection, and positing the question for the records in a meditative state, journeying to the Akashic realm. It is a process available to anyone who is open and willing to learn. When one journeys into the records for healing, anything is possible. The journey reveals a visual narrative, which is spoken aloud by the reader in the ancient art of storytelling. This narrative is in response to the question posed by the person whose records have been opened. Questions can focus on any number of topics, from life purpose to karmic and ancestral issues or daily life guidance. Depending on one’s belief system, this narrative could be an experience of a past life, or considered a metaphor reflective of life today. At the end of the narrative, a lesson is revealed. Healing begins as the records are opened and the vibrational frequency is released, and the lesson clarifies the frequency. Energy that was dense around an issue is clarified, and awareness supports the shift from resistance to flow. My first experience in the records was quite profound, as I got right to the heart of the matter of my love life, querying about the purpose of my tumultuous experiences. The reading went to a quaint scene of a young Dutch maiden turning a blind eye to the reality of 32

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WELLNESS RETREATS

Purist’s guide to global getaways with the best in wellness to visit this summer.

BRAZIL FASANO ANGRA DOS REIS After a trek up Pico do Frade or a cruise around the archipelago’s 300 islands, decompress with a guided meditation beneath a waterfall, or indulge with Costa Brazil skin care products (and don’t forget about its sister property in Rio de Janeiro). fasano.com.br DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Casa de Campo Experience unparalleled luxury at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, with a storied golf course, diverse dining, and the Caribbean’s No. 1-ranked course per Golf magazine. Indulge in gourmet dining across different cuisines and opportunities to rejuvenate at the state-of-the-art spa, or unwind on pristine private beaches. casadecampo.com.do Punta Cana Find your perfect moment of rest at Punta Cana Resort, a serene Caribbean

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paradise where lush living meets nature. With pristine beaches, world-class golf, eco-friendly adventures and five-star accommodations, this exclusive tropical retreat is guaranteed to help you unwind. puntacana.com FIJI Nanuku Adrenaline junkies may partake in white-water rafting, snorkeling in the Beqa Lagoon or zip-lining, while wellness seekers can practice pranayama (breath control), Reiki and meditation. nanukuresort.com Six Senses Fiji Sleep on a Naturalmat organic bed in one of 24 villas located on Malolo Island. There is a full-service marina, a surf school and 60 luxury residences. sixsenses.com FINLAND Arctic TreeHouse Hotel Experience a traditional Finnish sauna and iceswimming in an Arctic Circle forest where you’ll hopefully catch a glimpse of the northern lights while staying in sustainably built housing. arctictreehousehotel.com GERMANY Brenners Park-Hotel + Spa Automobile lovers will enjoy perusing the vintage car fleet, but Brenners’ true feature

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AUSTRIA Aqua Dome This spa-focused hideaway has sound bowl sessions, thalassotherapy (therapeutic use of seawater), a kids sauna menu, anti-cellulite treatments and seven luxury saunas. It is also located near Sölden, a renowned winter sports area. aqua-dome.at/en


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Six Senses Uluwatu Set atop a cliff in Pecatu close to the Pura Uluwatu temple, one will discover beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, Balinese-inspired specialty treatments and multiday integrated wellness programs. sixsenses.com ITALY Palace Merano With a philosophy built on “harmony for body and mind” and an extensive list of medical and wellness treatments, the Merano is sure to leave patrons feeling balanced and renewed. palace.it

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is its extensive medical care—detox and weightloss programs, aesthetic dentistry, naturopathic diagnostics therapy, a specialist ophthalmologist, physiotherapy and more. brenners.com GREECE Amanzoe Relish in the agricultural beauty of Greece and witness the nearby harvesting of olives and pomegranates. Also, hop in the steam and coldplunge pools before sipping cocktails inspired by the 12 Olympian gods. aman.com ICELAND The Retreat Spa at Blue

JAPAN Aman Tokyo Steps away from the Imperial Palace Gardens, Aman offers traditional Kampo herbal remedies, aroma steam showers, kickboxing, shiatsu, acupuncture,

Lagoon Receive in-water massages while immersed in revitalizing geothermal salt water, detox in the steam cave, and take in the mineral-rich spa treatments. bluelagoon.com

postural assessments and has an award-winning chef de patissier, Yoshihisa Miyagawa. aman.com Amanemu Centered around the onsen (Japanese hot spring) tradition, Amanemu is designed around water with onsens of natural mineralrich waters, a thermal spring garden and watsu pool (for aquatic bodywork). aman.com MALTA Iniala Harbour House A deeply restorative wellness escape set along Valletta’s iconic Grand Harbour. Sundrenched suites, private plunge pools and sweeping views of the Three Cities await. Recharge at the tranquil underground spa or dine at the two-Michelinstarred ION Harbour. inialamalta.com The Phoenicia Malta Blending timeless elegance with cutting-edge innovation, wellness at The Phoenicia means far more than spa time. Nestled

INDONESIA NIHI Sumba by Chris Burch For a minimum of three nights, engage in philanthropic work with the Sumba Foundation, embark on a spa safari, go deepsea fishing and visit the chocolate factory. nihi.com Pinnacles Lodge on Telo (Telo Islands) Calling all surfers! More than 20 different breaks lie near Pinnacles, with

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consistently good surf for all levels from beginner to pro. After a successful day in the ocean, hit the spa for a deep-tissue massage. pegasuslodges.com


go beyond your horizon. The Lodge at Woodloch embraces a philosophy of personal awakening. Find the opportunity to shift from your everyday and re-focus on yourself. Reconnect with your creative and stress-relieving outlets that will continue to benefit you long after you depart The Lodge at Woodloch. Premier wellness, perfectly close. T H E LO D G E AT WO O D LO C H .C O M | H AW L E Y, P E N N S Y LVA N I A


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MOROCCO The Oberoi Marrakech Located on 28 acres of Mediterranean orchards with views of the snowcapped Atlas mountains, The Oberoi offers authentic Moroccan cooking classes, private aerial tours of the Sahara desert and Ayurvedic spa treatments. oberoihotels.com PORTUGAL Aqua Village, Health Resort & Spa Take a dip in the hot springs hydrodynamic swimming pool and get a Vichy shower spa treatment (with several jets of thermal water on the body at the same time as a manual massage). aquavillage.pt Monchique Resort & Spa Aside from the usual spa massage and facial treatments, you can have acupuncture, Reiki and shiatsu done, and try the nearby village’s famous mineral water. With a high pH, at 9.5, it’s considered one of the highest-alkaline waters available in Europe. monchiqueresort.com SWITZERLAND 7132 Hotel Relax in the award-winning

meditation, hydrotherapy and face/body care. shousugibanhouse.com

thermal baths made from 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite and listen to live jazz on the Steinway concert grand piano. 7132.com

Topping Rose House A restaurant by JeanGeorges Vongerichten, a pool, and health and spa facilities create a rejuvenating experience at this luxury Bridgehampton location. Bicycles are also available for guests and yoga classes are held right in-house. toppingrosehouse.com

UNITED STATES COLORADO Aspen Meadows Resort Located on 40 stunning acres beside the Roaring Fork River, Aspen Meadows Resort is a secluded sanctuary in Aspen’s historic West End. Enjoy a selfguided art walk through the Herbert Bayer-designed property, considered a Bauhaus-inspired “total work of art.” aspenmeadows.com

The Hedges Inn/The Colony Hotel This summer, devotees of iconic The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach will have a Hamptons version—a reinvention of The Hedges Inn, a 13-room property in East Hampton—for favorite spa treatments and health and wellness amenities. thehedgeseasthampton .com

MONTANA The Ranch at Rock Creek Experience ranch life by glamping on a 19thcentury homestead with the entire family. Find flyfishing, archery, shooting sports, forest bathing and cross-country skiing at Discovery Ski Area. theranchatrockcreek.com

Canoe Place Inn & Cottages The recently reimagined inn has been thoughtfully restored, offering a boutique stay with rich history and modern appeal. With its tranquil setting, beautifully

NEW YORK Baker House 1650 This boutique bed-andbreakfast in the Hamptons offers three pools and a beautiful, modern spa amid the 17th-century architecture. Enjoy a steam shower, hit the sauna, and book a facial or massage. bakerhouse1650.com Shou Sugi Ban House This chic 13-room retreat in the Hamptons embodies wellness and healing arts with a focus on holistic living, nutrition, fitness,

PSYCHEDELIC HEALING Atman Retreat Located on a historic 18th-century property off the shores of the Montego Bay Lagoon in Jamaica, gain emotional clarity and insight at one of the four-day experiences, which include preparation, a psilocybin ceremony, integration support and body-based practices and treatments. atmanretreat.com Beckley Retreats Spring-clean your psyche and heal alongside a worldclass team of facilitators at one of Beckley’s signature five-day programs in the Netherlands or Jamaica. A seamless blend of global wisdom traditions with clinically informed approaches to psychedelic care makes this one of the best psychedelic retreats in the world. beckleyretreats.com

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beneath Valletta’s historic walls, the NeuroSpa offers groundbreaking braintraining therapies—from neurofeedback and EMDR to cognitive stimulation— all designed to restore balance from the inside out. phoeniciamalta.com


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designed guest rooms and marina access, Canoe Place continues to set the tone for timeless Hamptons hospitality. canoeplace.com

breezy, coastal-inspired design, elevated dining and a full lineup of wellness and recreational amenities. montaukyachtclub.com

Montauk Yacht Club Recently revitalized, the historic waterfront property welcomes guests with

Valley Rock Inn Just an hour from NYC in Sloatsburg, New York, this inn offers a serene summer

escape where nature, wellness and design meet. Tucked between state parks, this boutique retreat features restored 19thcentury houses, an organic market, farm-to-table dining and curated fitness and outdoor adventures. valleyrockinn.com

UTAH Amangiri, Canyon Point Enter a spa based on the healing traditions of the Navajo and get flotation therapy or a crystal sound bath. Yoga classes are offered for all ages, and personalized family sessions are available. aman.com

RETREATS, SPAS + FITNESS Lanserhof A world-renowned collection of medical wellness resorts offering advanced treatments like cryotherapy, regenerative medicine and IV nutrient therapy. With locations in Austria, Germany, the U.K., and an upcoming site in Spain, guests undergo tailored programs focused on regeneration and longevity. lanserhof.com We Care Spa in Desert Hot Springs, California We Care’s philosophy is based on four key components: prefast, detox, treatment and classes. It has a medicine wheel, sacred labyrinth, colon hydrotherapy and lymphatic stimulation. wecarespa.com Aro Ha in Glenorchy, New Zealand Go on a wellness adventure surrounded by the beauty of New Zealand nature. Dine on vegetarian cuisine

a personal trainer, art therapy, astrology and tarot readings, a naturopathic clinic, and private transfers to Byron Bay for surfing. gaiaretreat.com.au

and visit the Obsidian therapeutic spa. aro-ha.com Goddess Retreats in Bali, Indonesia, and Hakuba, Japan Features four specialized retreats for women only: Surf, Snow (Japan), Fitness and Bali. All retreats focus on nutrition, allow personal customization, and have various spa and healing treatments. goddessretreats.com

The Lodge at Woodloch Personal awakening is the order of every day at the Lodge, nestled in the Poconos, an hour and a half from New York City. Choose from 50 unique classes and offerings, including inspirational and motivational guest speakers (from nutrition and life coaches to Reiki shamanic healers and sommeliers). thelodgeatwoodloch.com

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in Vista, California Wellness seekers may choose from various mind/body/spirit-focused classes, receive a vibrational tuneup and learn to practice mindful eating. cal-a-vie.com

The Ranch The Ranch fosters a complete health reset, based on the principles of movement, mindful nutrition, wellness in nature and authentic human connection. With two spectacular locations—in the Hudson

Gaia Retreat + Spa in Brooklet, Australia Gaia, co-founded by Olivia Newton-John, serves organic produce and offers a variety of services including

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Valley, as well as Malibu— restoration and recovery are as important at The Ranch as building strength and endurance. theranchlife.com Rancho La Puerta, Mexico Find solace in the various wellness offerings at the Rancho: acupuncture, water shiatsu, nutrition consultations, chanting, sound healing, tai chi and guided meditation. rancholapuerta.com Canyon Ranch Voted America’s Most Outstanding Wellness Resorts of 2024 by the Michelin Hotel Guide, with locations in Tucson, Lenox, Massachusetts, Woodside, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Fort Worth, Texas, each with world-class wellness menus. Choose from 1,500 services in settings that inspire holistic healing and transformation. canyonranch.com


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TOP FLIGHT NICHOLAS AIR founder and CEO Nicholas Correnti shares the secrets to success in the skies. BY JIM SERVIN

receive is that our planes and our pilots are par to none. We think of our planes as the storefront, and our pilots as the customer service agents. No expense is spared when it comes to quality and safety at NICHOLAS AIR. PURIST: NICHOLAS AIR limits its passenger list to 1,000 members. What qualities does the ideal NICHOLAS AIR member have? NC: Our goal is to remain around 1,000 national members. When a new member inquires about our programs, we want to make sure that we’re not only a good fit for them, but they’re also a good fit for us. Prior to accepting a new member, they must complete an application that goes before a membership committee for approval. We want to know their families, business, pets and acquaintances. Our goal is to learn as much about them and their travel profiles as we can prior to selling them a service. Additionally, not every member is the same, and not all travel for the same reasons. You may have the business

PURIST: For the past 27 years, NICHOLAS AIR has provided its 1,000 national members a reliable and exclusive program. Tell us about the importance of a balanced approach, and how it relates to NICHOLAS AIR. NICHOLAS CORRENTI: We have always taken a responsible path to our growth. The goal is to be an oak tree. While slow to grow, it has deep roots and can weather the storms. Many companies grow too fast, have no structure, borrow huge sums of money, hoping the customer comes. Unfortunately, when a storm hits, they’re wiped away. We have never taken private equity, and remain 100 percent privately owned and operated. We’re not focused on making sure the numbers look good for a shareholder or PE firm—which normally means sacrificing quality to chase the bottom line. This approach has also afforded us the ability to have a young and fresh fleet. We have many members that come from other operators. The most common compliment we 44

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traveler who prefers complete quiet on board the plane and three specific newspapers, or you may have the leisure traveler whose kids love to interact with the pilots. Knowing these details and why our members are traveling allow our team to relay that to the pilots, so that every mission is custom-tailored to that member. PURIST: Tell us why you sponsor a 5K run/walk in Oxford, Mississippi, where your headquarters are located, to benefit first responders. NC: I believe strongly in giving back. That’s why we always do our part to be active in our local community, and in communities where our members live. The NICHOLAS AIR brand was built on Christian principles, and we believe it’s better to give than to receive. PURIST: What inspired you to create a 2-acre garden? Share with us details about serving your staff a chefprepared lunch on Wednesdays. NC: Our garden is for the community and our employees, and it’s a great way to fuel people with healthy farm-totable foods. Our chef tends the garden, and we make our staff lunches out of what we grow there. My father taught me long ago that if you surround yourself with great people, you get great results, and that’s exactly what we’ve seen at NICHOLAS AIR. I go to the office each day thankful for the employees we have, the reputation that they built for our

The private air travel company caps its membership at around 1,000.

brand, and I’m incredibly proud of what they have done to make our business the best in the industry. PURIST: You also have a devoted following in Aspen. NC: Aspen has always been one of our high-volume destinations, especially during ski season. It’s a beautiful airport and location. Most of our members flying to Aspen have a second home there. nicholasair.com Each flight is custom-tailored to members’ preferences—be it total silence or favorite newspapers.

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PURIST: What sorts of amenities specific to East Hampton will you include at The Hedges? SW: Our full-service restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, sets the tone. With indoor and outdoor seating, warm hospitality, and a menu rooted in elevated American cuisine, it’s equally suited for celebratory dinners, sun-soaked lunches and a relaxed morning on the patio. The restaurant will be equal parts refined and relaxed, with 100 seats spread across a vibrant indoor dining room and a sunlit patio that was made f golden hour. for Built in 1873, The P PURIST: The restaurant is a social Hedges Inn returns h hub of The Hedges. with a fresh spirit and timeless charm. S It’s not just a place to eat, SW: it is a place to gather: a space where locals and guests can start their mornings, mark special occasions or simply settle in for an effortless, delicious meal. PURIST: The location is also conveniently situated just down the road from East Hampton’s Main Beach. SW: Yes, and for those looking to enjoy the East End’s natural beauty, we’ve made beachgoing effortless with our signature beach butler experience—complete with a custom beach buggy, curated refreshments and personalized setups by the water. For those looking to explore, our bespoke bike fleet and around-town transportation—including a fleet of Volvo EX90 electric vehicles and our signature “Colony Pink” Land Rover Defender—make getting around both stylish and sustainable. Sustainability is a natural part of our philosophy; less about buzzwords, more about lasting impact thehedgeseasthampton.com

PURIST: The Hedges Inn is a 152-year-old landmark. Do you foresee any challenges and opportunities working with the historic property? SARAH WETENHALL: The history here isn’t just something we inherited; it’s something we intend to celebrate. Every beam, every floorboard has a story, and we see incredible potential to let that legacy shape the guest experience in meaningful, layered ways. PURIST: You’ve certainly had experience with similar properties. SW: Andrew and I have had the honor of stewarding The Colony, where we’ve spent years thoughtfully restoring and reimagining the property while preserving its architectural charm and historic heart. That taught us the value—and the nuance—of honoring the past while creating something that feels fresh, relevant and alive. At The Hedges, the opportunity is much the same: to highlight the soul of the original structure while gently introducing moments of comfort, luxury and Fresh, seasonal delight. The Hedges has all the American dishes such bones, and quite the story. As as Hamachi Crudo are people who have spent many served all day. years in East Hampton—and now live just down the road in Sag Harbor—The Hedges has always held a special place in our hearts. It’s one of those rare properties that feels woven into the fabric of the village. Restoration at this level requires care—balancing historical integrity with modern expectations, working closely with experts and letting the building guide the process. Our goal isn’t to forget the past, but to build on it, and to ensure The Hedges thrives for generations to come as a vibrant, welcoming destination where heritage and contemporary comfort merge seamlessly. 48

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Six essential ways your body composition can keep you younger longer. BY DR. FRANK LIPMAN

But why bother looking under the (body fat) hood? We humans come in an incalculable number of shapes and sizes: some big, some little and everywhere in between. But physical size isn’t always as obvious an indicator of health. For example, a tall, thin-looking person is often presumed healthier than someone who is short and curvy, but that may not actually reflect reality. The person who looks skinny on the outside may be carrying too much visceral fat, i.e., the more troublesome stuff that collects around the organs and inside the muscles—to be considered healthy. In other words, looks can be deceiving, which is one reason why knowing what’s going on below the surface is so important. Regardless of your external shape, it’s what’s inside that counts, and a high amount of body fat, especially visceral fat, drives increased risk for life-shorteners like diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer, just to name a few. Simply put, the less visceral fat you’ve got, the better. Subcutaneous fat, the jiggly stuff that lives just under the skin’s surface, is much less dangerous, although too much of it can put a strain on your heart, your joints and

Take a look under the hood. Maybe your pants don’t quite fit like they used to, and maybe you could stand to lose a pound or two. But to really gain insight into your insides, you need to look at body composition and, more specifically, how much body fat you have. To do that, you can pick from any number of measurement techniques. For example, you might consider any one of the more common analog options, or maybe a more high-tech one outlined below, but I’ll tell you up front: My preferred technique is BIA, or bioelectrical impedance analysis. Among the options: Body Mass Index: BMI involves a simple calculation that uses height and weight to determine if your body weight is healthy for a given height. Though it provides very general information about health, it doesn’t take muscle mass into account, so it can easily miscategorize a muscular person as overweight or obese—and on the flip side, may underestimate the body fat percentage of a nonmuscular person. 52

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Skin-Fold Measurement: This is the classic, old-school pinch test, mentioned above, that uses calipers to measure skin-fold depth at specific points on the body. Results provide a general window into overall body fat percentage, but much depends on the skill of the person doing the measurements. And it can be less accurate when used on very lean or very obese people. Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: The DEXA or DXA system provides highly accurate measurements using lowlevel X-rays to assess bone mass and density, lean muscle mass and fat mass—but it’s not for everyone. It’s an expensive option, requiring specialized equipment, and it also involves exposure to a small amount of radiation. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis: I find BIA to be the most helpful. I like the InBody testing device, and use it in my practice just about every day. It takes just a minute or two and works by sending a small electrical current through the body, measuring the resistance to the current to estimate body fat percentage, muscle mass and body water content. Because water is reactive, and muscle tissue contains more water than fat tissue does, this digital approach can offer a more accurate estimate of fat mass and muscle mass than analog options.

If over the past two or three decades you visited your doctor or joined a gym, chances are you’ve done a body composition “pinch test” with calipers or maybe a measuring tape, to get a rough approximation of how much of you was muscle, and how much wasn’t. While the pinch tests of the ’90s and aughts weren’t, medically speaking, all that precise, they were a simple, inexpensive way to get an idea of one’s fat-to-muscle ratio without getting into more sophisticated methods, like the kinds usually reserved for elite athletes. But compared to the high-tech, highly accurate options that are available now, all that pinching was the diagnostic equivalent of the rotary phone—it got the job done at a very rudimentary level. Today, fortunately, our ability to determine more precisely the proportion of fat, lean muscle, bone and water in the body has vastly improved—so much so that digital body composition analysis has blossomed into a must-have tool for many of us in the wellness and longevity world. In fact, it’s now one of my favorite ways to identify a patient’s current state of health and to call out what needs tending to in order to support their longevity and improve their “health span”—the length of time they’re able to stay vibrant and fit. OK, so you might wonder, how exactly does a high-tech test help you live longer and better? The road starts here:


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composition and protects against anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. 5 Longevity and Quality of Life: Aging Process: Keeping your muscles healthy is absolutely crucial in your senior years. Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that occurs with age, leads directly to frailty and a decreased quality of life. Chronic Disease Prevention: The better your balance of muscle to fat, the less risk of chronic disease. That’s the secret to enhanced longevity and a better quality of life. 6 Immune Function: Inflammation: One important way excess body fat, particularly visceral fat, hurts us is by upping levels of chronic inflammation, which weakens the immune system and increases our susceptibility to illness. Immune Response: Having enough muscle mass and feeding it with the right food (adequate protein consumption becomes more and more important as we get older) safeguards our immune response.

your overall quality of life. And when you’re significantly overweight, some of that extra fat will be visceral, no getting around it. Working toward a healthy body composition will turn your life, and your life span, around. So, for the sake of laying the groundwork for a longer and healthier life, I recommend you get your body composition measurements taken and reviewed. The information gleaned will help you and your practitioner develop a plan to help improve your health, so expect a plan that will include a combination of lifestyle upgrades, including movement, nutrition, stress reduction and of course, body fat reduction (a very positive side effect of all those upgrades). By focusing on improving your body composition, you’ll also stimulate numerous longevityboosting effects throughout the body, including: 1

Metabolic Efficiency: Basal Metabolic Rate: More muscle mass means a higher BMR—in other words, the body burns more calories at rest. That means avoiding weight gain is that much easier, which means your risk of prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes drops. Insulin Sensitivity: More muscle mass also improves insulin sensitivity. Your muscles take in the glucose they need to function with less insulin, again lowering the risk of metabolic disease. 2 Physical Performance and Functionality: Strength and Stamina: If you’ve got a healthy amount of muscles, you simply live stronger. You’ve got what you need to power through your day, as well as do more demanding physical activities, whether that’s working out in a gym or having the endurance to go for a long, restorative walk. Mobility and Balance: Having healthy muscle and bone is a boost to your mobility, balance and coordination. It’s your best insurance against taking a fall, which for older adults especially can be very dangerous (think: hip fractures). 3 Hormonal Balance: Hormone Production: Fat tissue plays a role in the production of hormones like estrogen. Having a healthy amount of body fat—not too much and not too little—is what we’re shooting for, to maintain optimal hormonal balance and reproductive health, not to mention mood and energy levels. 4 Mental Health: Body Image: A body composition that you’re happy with can be a great self-esteem booster. Mental Well-Being: Having a healthier body composition makes regular physical activity that much more inviting, which further improves body

Age slower—and better—by monitoring your body composition. We all have a pretty decent idea of the kinds of behaviors and habits that will quickly age a body; think the usual suspects like smoking, alcohol, sedentary living, poor diet, poor mental health and so on. But no matter your age, muscle mass is an extremely important part of maintaining your vitality, particularly when it comes to the essential youth-preservers mentioned above (i.e., healthy metabolism, strong physical performance, hormonal balance, mental health, longevity and immune response). Focus on hanging on to your muscles, too! What most people don’t realize, though, is that as they get older, especially as they approach 40, they lose muscle mass, more rapidly than they did in their 20s. So, if you’re coming up on a birthday milestone (and even if you’re not), now’s the time to work on building muscle and minimizing fat (in a healthy way) to help you hold the line. It really is never too late. Beyond the natural aging process, though, there is another muscle underminer to be aware of, and that is very popular diabetes/weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. If you’ve been prescribed one of them, be it to help lower your A1C or to lose weight (or both), keep in mind that one very common side effect of these types of drugs is muscle loss, which can be considerable, in addition to the fat reduction many patients are after. So, it’s extremely important for people on these drugs to pay extra attention to doing more strength training, and closely monitoring body composition at frequent intervals along the way. drfranklipman.com 54


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Hunt Slonem’s embrace of the divine, on view at Sag Harbor’s Grenning Gallery. student was especially pivotal—he was gifted an ocelot jacket for his 16th birthday, which served as a jumping-off point for his copious, spotted wild cat paintings. And yes, he had rabbits as a child. The first bunny painting he ever did, he recalls, was in a rendering of St. Martin de Porres, a patron saint of animals: “This was in the ’70s, I put a row of bunnies in the bottom of the painting.” Little did he know then the “Bunnies” would come to be one of his hallmarks. More recently, his glittery paintings made in “diamond dust” have become a pop culture phenomenon, thanks in part to the Kardashian clan, who have purchased several. Shown at some 80 galleries worldwide, with works in over 250 museums, the prolific painter shows no sign of slowing as he approaches age 74. The morning Purist visited his studio, he was hard at work on a large-scale painting of Moluccan cockatoos, his navy blue shirt dappled with fresh dollops of periwinkle, green and orange. “Art has the ability to heal people,” says Slonem, who lives four blocks from his studio with his partner of 16 years and their Siberian husky. “I derive 100 percent purpose in living from my painting—if I don’t paint, I just feel useless.” And he still maintains an almost childlike wonder and appreciation of the world around him. “I’m just surrounded by this great beauty all of the time— birds and all these things that are of nature and the divine.” grenninggallery.com

Wandering through artist Hunt Slonem’s labyrinth-like multifloor studio space in Hell’s Kitchen feels a bit like being Alice lost in Wonderland: Slonem’s iconic bunny paintings pop up everywhere—there’s a full wall of the colorful, 8x10 bunnies in ornate antique frames—in addition to his famed works of birds, butterflies, ocelots and flowers. Turn a corner and witness a centerpiece vase full of colorful parrot feathers in multiple shades of blue—all from the flock Slonem’s shepherded over the years. He’s down to about a dozen now, who reside in a glass-encased aviary in the center of one floor, from the 80 or so he once had. His solo show at Sag Harbor’s Grenning Gallery (on view from June 19 to July 13) offers a survey of recent works, an enchanted kingdom of delights, celebrating the natural world and the spiritual reverie his paintings engender. This sense of biophilia, he says, has “been with me my whole life—the exotic and colorful patterns of birds and butterflies just send me to the moon!” The son of a Navy officer, Slonem was born in Maine, and moved every few years, bouncing from New Hampshire to Hawaii, and Washington state. “I grew up spiritual. I used to meditate as a child, with long walks through the woods,” he says. (Today, he attends services at St. Patrick’s Cathedral daily, and maintains a meditation practice.) A year away in Nicaragua as a high school exchange 58

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Collaborating with fellow artist friends, Almond Zigmund creates a magical multimedia installation at Guild Hall called Wading Room, whose permanent collection supplies the furnishings for the “artist-designed environment” where visitors are encouraged to “linger, lounge and interact.” Says Zigmund of her installation: “It becomes a place where something is asked of the viewer: not passive looking, but active, bodily engagement with the environment.” Through July 13. 158 Main St., East Hampton; guildhall.org In an artful celebration of place, Sean Scully: The Albee Barn, Montauk enshrines the Irish-born artist’s ties to the East End, in particular the summer of ’82, when he spent a month in Montauk as a fellow of the Edward F. Albee Foundation—a pivotal place in Scully’s career, where the urban native first embraced natural phenomena in his paintings. Through September 21. Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; parrishart.org Old Glory is raised to art at Southampton Arts Center with the compelling show Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years, a collection of historic American flags, displayed alongside abstract paintings by Scully—whose work, he explains, “constantly quotes flags and banners and shifting national identities.” Among the flags are a specimen for the candidacy of one “Abram” Lincoln, and some from NASA’s Apollo missions. Through July 19. 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, southamptonartscenter.org Curated by Eric Fischl and opening June 22, The Church’s Summer exhibition is The Ark, a group show celebrating rebirth after the deluge. Among the works on display: Louise Bourgeois’ 12-foot sculpture “Spider Couple” (2003), exhibited on the East End for the first time. In a collaboration with the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum, The Ark also features a large wooden replica, moored on the Whaling Museum’s front lawn: a mode of transport becoming a stationary place, with visitors invited to leave their creative marks on the symbolic vessel with paint and other media. 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor; thechurchsagharbor.org The upstairs gallery at Sag Harbor Cinema hosts dramas on canvas by painter Sabina Streeter,

Almond Zigmund in her East Hampton studio

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whose bold brush often explores cinematic themes, conjuring movie sets as participatory places that invite the viewer in. Through June. 90 Main St., Sag Harbor; sagharborcinema.org The sculptures of El Salvador emigre J. Oscar Molina address a theme the artist knows a lot about: uprooting from one place to another. Capturing, from a very personal POV, a long-awaited arrival after a journey of many miles, his Giacometti-esque Children of the World sculptures are on view in the group show Migration, along with works by María Schön, Andre Worrell, John Neville and Willem de Kooning. Through June 7. Julie Keyes Gallery, 45 Main St., Sag Harbor; juliekeyesart.com. On Saturday, June 21, Guild Hall will present The Case of the Stranger, a new song cycle by Whitney White, featuring Molina’s Children sculptures incorporated into the set design. Andy Warhol was architecture titan Peter Marino’s first client when he opened his now-legendary practice in the 1970s; Andy Warhol—15 Minutes of Collecting highlights the 25 Warhols that Marino has collected over the years, including one acquisition signed “To Peter From Andy,” for a charmingly personal look at the artist-patron dynamic. From May 23 through September 27. 11 Jobs Lane, Southampton; petermarinoartfoundation.org Acclaimed artist-filmmaker Tiffany Shlain’s “Dendrofemonology: A Feminist History Tree Ring”—at 250 pounds, a wooden tree-ring sculpture with literal and thematic weight—arrives on the East End for one weekend only (June 20-22), landing in the most logical place: the courtyard of Bridgehampton’s WACH (Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons). “I look at “Dendrofemonology” as a movable monument, bringing feminist history where it needs to be,” says Shlain, who will give a talk at WACH on Saturday, June 21, during a reception from 4 to 6PM. On view indoors: Shape Shifters, with works on canvas by veteran artists Joyce Parcher, 87, Donna Green, Eva Faye, Polly Barton and Roisin Bateman. 2418 Main St., Bridgehampton; wachamptonsny.org With My Wife, Masked and Unmasked, another polymath, artist-filmmaker Carol Saft, offers intimate glimpses of her spouse, Cynthia, in intimate places (e.g. the couple’s bathroom and bedroom), creating hauntingly edgy paintings—with and without facial beauty masks. Opens June 14. Duck Creek Arts Center, 127 Squaw Road, Springs, East Hampton; duckcreekarts.org

Clockwise from top: Courtesy of Sabina Streeter, Oscar Molina, WACH, John Berens

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In Flourish and Flow, curated by Unlimited Earth Care’s Frederico Azevedo, artist LUAP shares the transformative pleasures of nature.

that makes us happy, but in that place, we can spread seeds of change.” Rendered in oil, the paintings are rich with physicality and subtle layering. Edges blur, details soften and light pools across skin, water and cloth with painterly restraint. Though the imagery is accessible, the emotional register remains open— resistant to fixed interpretation. LUAP uses the material to slow down perception, creating surfaces that invite prolonged viewing. Unlimited Earth Care invites all who love art and nature to experience Flourish and Flow at the Garden Market. Spend an evening taking in the artwork and perusing Unlimited Earth Care’s curated collection of native and well-adapted plants and flowers, chosen to thrive in Hamptons gardens, as well as its selection of modern garden accessories, creative planters in sustainable materials and unique outdoor furniture to elevate the experience of nature at home. The opening will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 4:30 to 7:30PM, with paintings and limited-edition prints available for purchase from the artist. Unlimited Earth Care Garden Market, 2249 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton; unlimitedearthcare.com

Flourish and Flow marks a significant evolution in British artist Paul Robinson aka LUAP’s ongoing exploration of identity, reflection and emotional presence. Curated by Frederico Azevedo and set within the immersive natural setting of the Hamptons, the exhibition features seven new oil paintings in which LUAP’s recurring figure— the Pink Bear— moves through a series of quietly transformative encounters with the landscape. These works extend LUAP’s practice beyond symbolic imagery and into atmospheric narrative. The Bear, a consistent yet mutable protagonist, is shown not as spectacle but as participant—reclining, rowing, pausing, drifting—absorbed into environments shaped by water, foliage, light and time. Across the series, the Bear becomes less a subject to be observed and more a vessel for experience—one that reflects the viewer’s own internal tempo. “My idea to curate this exhibition is to remind people that there is a place in each one of us where there is always spring,” says Unlimited Earth Care founder Frederico Azevedo. “This place can be inside of us or somewhere 64

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Poised at the pinnacle of alpine luxury, Residence 402 at Aura, 180 Wood Road is a rare offering in the heart of Snowmass Village, delivering unmatched ski-in/skiout access, modern mountain elegance and four-season lifestyle appeal. Listed at $16 million with Robin Gorog of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom condominium spans 2,509 square feet of impeccably designed living space and redefines high-altitude sophistication. Located within Snowmass’ most anticipated new development, Aura, this residence offers a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor beauty. Walls of glass frame panoramic mountain vistas, while clean lines and natural materials reflect the harmony between architecture and environment.


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Tucked behind the white clapboard charm of Bridgehampton’s iconic Topping Rose House, Naturopathica has quietly opened one of the season’s most anticipated wellness destinations—a new boutique spa that brings 30 years of botanical healing full circle. Beloved for its cult-favorite herbal remedies and sciencemeets-nature skin care, the East End-born brand is marking its milestone anniversary by cementing its footprint in the Hamptons, right where it all began in 1995. But this isn’t your average spa experience—it’s a total wellness escape, blending Topping Rose House’s top-tier hospitality and picturesque setting with Naturopathica’s plant-powered expertise. “When we were looking for a spa operator to come in, we knew it had to be Naturopathica,” says Topping Rose House general manager Joseph Montag. “It’s the best and only luxury spa born and raised in the Hamptons over the last 30 years.” Inside, four calming treatment rooms set the tone for an exceptional menu of holistic rituals, alongside hotel-only perks like a lap pool, 24-hour sauna and lounge. “Hotels have always provided a natural home base for our spas,” says Naturopathica CEO Cathy O’Brien. “Topping Rose House offers a luxurious level of high-touch hospitality that creates a tranquil environment for our guests to heal.” Whether you’re a hotel guest or a local popping in for a signature Chill Facial—infused with relaxing kava and 72

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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Jim Horowitz, founder of the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival, has a particularly unique way of experiencing the JAS June Experience, which will take place June 26 to 29 in downtown Aspen this summer. “I bang around town on an e-bike,” he shares with a laugh. “It’s a hard thing for me, in that I have a sense of wanting to know what’s going on overall, which is impossible because the events overlap. I don’t get the pleasure that an average attendee does, of just lingering. It’s an interesting perspective.” Now in its 32nd season, the premier music festival was inspired by its prestigious sister festival in Marciac, France, which Horowitz had once attended. This year’s lineup features 40-plus diverse musical performances at 12 different venues, including the Limelight Hotel, Bad Harriet, the Wheeler Opera House lobby and the Aspen Art Museum. Featured performers range from guitarist and vocalist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to Thai-born drummer Salin, vocalist Shayna Steele, the Parlor Greens Hammond B-3 organ trio, and the JAS Academy Big Band, conducted by Christian McBride. “It’s a great diversity of artists, taking place in small boutique venues that are very intimate,” notes Horowitz. “We do not oversell the tickets, so people can move around and enjoy the performances.” Accompanying the musical performances will be VIP Donor dinners Friday and Saturday, cocktails and a show by Cool Cool Cool on Thursday, and a Sunday brunch (open to the public), all at the VIP Tent at Rio Grande Park. Beyond the festival is the long-anticipated opening of the Paul JAS Center located in the historic Red Onion building on East Cooper Avenue in town, which is scheduled for a soft opening sometime this fall. “It’s gotten very real lately,” notes Horowitz. “It will be the biggest thing we’ll have going when we are not doing festivals.” Included in the intimate space, which will fill a niche as a gathering place that hasn’t existed in town before, will be a permanent year-round performance center, an event space, an intimate venue for JAS Café performances and an educational facility for public school students. There will also be a bar, a world-class studio for recording, teaching, and broadcasting, an elevated stage, and a green room for performing artists. Should you be fortunate enough to attend this summer’s festival, enjoy the shows, and keep an eye out for Horowitz tooling around on his bike. jazzaspensnowmass.org/june-experience-2025

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with complete happiness and no trauma—even unintentional trauma. We build our own armor to protect ourselves from the insults of life. The reality is learning to embrace yourself, flaws and all. Sometimes, the flaws you’re most afraid to show become your strengths. PURIST: When I worked for you, I watched you negotiate Erin Brockovich and My Best Friend’s Wedding, breaking glass ceilings. Julia Roberts became the highest-paid actress in the world. You made Hollywood history and forever changed the landscape for women in Hollywood. Your heroine, Beanie Rosen, never takes no for an answer—reminding me so much of you. Were the lessons from her father, Harry, drawn from your own father? EGT: There is a little of Beanie in me, truth be told. Harry Rosen in the book is an insurance salesman, and so was my father. My father believed in what he sold. It was never a story or a gimmick, or a lie. He believed you should get to know the person you were selling to, because if you could find an overlap—and he said there are always overlaps with good people— then you could connect and convert a no into a yes. If you could connect, you could sell. My father was the salesman. My mother was the scorekeeper. I became a product of both. PURIST: Looking back at your career, what advice would you give your younger self? EGT: Something my father used to say to me: “Everything’s gonna be OK.” The time you spend worrying and secondguessing and kicking yourself—it’s such a waste. Everything is going to be OK.

PURIST: Let’s talk about your book, Climbing in Heels. It’s cleverly written—a historical fiction novel of three colorful young women, bursting through Hollywood’s triple-bolted men’s club door. What was the impetus behind writing it? Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas: I wanted to write a fictional novel that was based in fact, because so often people ask me, “What was it like?” or “How did you get where you are?” And it’s only when I stopped and looked back that I remembered the treacherous climb. PURIST: You’re already working on your next high-profile project, Office Romance, with your business partner and best friend, Jennifer Lopez. That same energy and focus—your characters have it, too. Where does your drive come from? EGT: I don’t believe the adage, “You only live once.” I believe you only die once. So why not take every opportunity to live your best life every day? If you want to just do one thing your whole life, God bless you. But if you want to do more, go for it. Don’t waste your time limiting yourself to what other people expect you to be. I think I have always been a writer, but that didn’t stop me from being an agent who became a producer. I would be very sad if I lived by the edict of what other people thought was right for me. Passions change. Elaine Lives change. Don’t be afraid to change Goldsmithdirection. Life is about the pivot. There Thomas are no limits to opportunity. The only thing stopping you is you. PURIST: This magazine promotes wellness. When readers encounter these characters—flawed, struggling, human— what do you hope they take away? EGT: I think it’s unrealistic to believe someone is born 82

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“June is still chilly at night, so I wear breathable cashmere cardigans, and this staple comes in so many soft colors.” Cashmere shaker stitch cardigan in cream, havenwellwithin.com

“I love a square-shaped frame with 100 percent UV protection tinted lens, and the Ricky sunglasses—named for Ralph Lauren’s wife and muse—get my vote for best eyewear anytime.” RL Ricky sunglasses, ralphlauren.com; 31-33 Main St., East Hampton 84

“This is my must-shoe for running to any function, from weddings to graduations.” Chaos nappa leather ankle strap shoe in beige for day, and black for night, manoloblahnik.com; 52 Main St., East Hampton

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Seven reasons to greet the outdoors every day this summer. BY DR. STACIE STEPHENSON There’s nothing like that first whiff of summer when you step outside and, for the first time in months, feel the warming sun, see a bright blue sky and take in the beauty of all the burgeoning greenery. You may even say something like, “Ah, summer, at last! My favorite season!” before you…go back inside and check your email? Yes, those emails need to be answered (mostly), but a glimpse of early summer followed by a return to an indoor routine is no way to spend June and July. Before you know it, the leaves will turn, so don’t let summer pass you by this year. I’ve got seven great reasons why you should go outside every day this season: 1 Get more vitamin D. For strong bones, teeth and muscles, a healthy immune system and optimized brain function, you need vitamin D. You could take a supplement, but we are designed to get vitamin D from the sun. Chances are, like most Americans, your vitamin D is on the lower side, especially if you don’t live in a tropical climate. But how do you get that sunshine benefit without burning or risking skin cancer? It’s all in the timing. Head outside for just 10 minutes every day and sit in the sun. What a great way to enjoy your morning coffee or tea! Listen to the birds, smell the flowers or meditate on your day. If you notice the skin on your arms flushing slightly, it’s working. After 10 minutes, head back in and slather on your (nontoxic) sunblock to protect your skin for the rest of the day. Ten minutes is all you need, which isn’t long enough to burn. 2 Regulate your circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock that influences your biochemistry in ways that help you wake up in the morning and fall asleep at night. It controls the release of certain hormones, your body temperature and your energy level. Circadian rhythm is responsive to light cues. When people used to spend more time outside, the body adapted to light and dark by releasing melatonin after sunset to bring on drowsiness, and cortisol after sunrise to increase alertness. Being inside all the time—especially looking at screens or having the lights turned up in the evening—can confuse the circadian rhythm and lead to sleep issues. Nature to the rescue. Exposure to sunlight in the morning will help you detect the cues to release cortisol and wake you up. Watching the sunset, then minimizing bright lights and screen time in the evening, will help your body detect the cues to release

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lake or along a beach, the blue color of the water is good therapy. It can also lower heart rate and blood pressure and induce a sense of serenity and peace. Or look up at a big blue sky and watch the clouds for a while. Let nature be your therapist this summer. There is no more soothing activity than exposure to trees, water and sky. 5 Dine like a European. A common practice in Europe is to eat outside. Many Europeans have an outdoor dining table and enjoy their meals alfresco whenever possible. You may not want to eat outside every day, but then again, why not? Set out a few bug-repelling candles and your nicest dishes and linger over your meal. And what a great way to enjoy summer’s bounty—perhaps a meal created from the fresh vegetables you just brought home from the farmers market? 6 Visit more farmers markets. What nicer way to spend a Saturday morning than to browse the stalls at your local farmers market to discover what is locally grown and seasonal? Farmers markets are more than just a source of fresh produce. You can meet the farmers themselves, learn how they grow your food, hear about their food philosophies, sample vegetables or fruits you’ve never tried before (ever had a pawpaw or an aronia berry?) and get ideas for food prep. The great thing about fresh, seasonal produce is that you hardly have to do anything to it to make it delicious. Toss a big salad and roast a tray of fresh veggies, or lightly saute them for an elegant side dish. Farmers markets often also have fresh local meat, poultry, fresh-caught fish, fresh eggs, homemade bread and flowers. They also may offer fun gift items like clothes, jewelry and art. Shopping outdoors? Count me in! 7 Slow down time. When you are busy, it’s so easy to miss the beautiful parts of life that you never see if you never stop to look. This summer, let nature tempt you to venture out, breathe, look around and notice the natural world. Feel your place in it and let your mind wander wherever it wants. Think about who you are, what you want out of your life and what nature has to teach you. Let summer slow you down, giving you the space to pay attention rather than rushing through the days. I advocate taking 10 or 15 minutes for yourself at the beginning and end of each day. I do this on most days (it is the focal point of the 90-day program in my book Glow), but this summer, I plan to take my meditative time outdoors. It’s illuminating to notice how this can mark the days more meaningfully and give you the space to reflect on your goals, aspirations and priorities. Whether you spend your nature time walking, hiking, exercising or just observing, you’ll be surprised by the little ways you will transform. And when fall comes, as it will all too soon, you can look back and say, “I had a great summer!” drstaciestephenson.com

Soaking up nature this season can supercharge your vitamin D levels and reset your inner clock for deeper balance.

melatonin, so you can feel sleepy on cue and get a good night’s rest. Could watching the sun set every evening become your new summer habit? 1 Mix up your exercise. Gyms are great for those who enjoy them, but why exercise inside when the weather is divine? Walking, hiking, biking, running and swimming are all natural ways to get moving while also benefiting from nature’s calming and mood-boosting effects. Walking or hiking on uneven terrain can also up your exercise game by challenging balance and coordination—just watch your step! The fresh air you get when you exercise vigorously outside is invigorating and good for your lungs. Even if you only stroll through a park, a daily outdoor exercise session will help you manage stress and lower your blood pressure. You might even find you get your most creative ideas when exercising outdoors. Save the gym for rainy days. 4 Get free color therapy. Did you know that looking at the color green is good for relieving stress and improving mental health? Green is associated with nature, and somewhere deep in our brains, courtesy of our ancestors, we respond favorably to it. Psychologists have assessed the physical and psychological effects of green exposure and have found it promotes relaxation and calm. Being around trees and greenery lowers heart rate and blood pressure, decreases anxiety, lifts mild depression and makes you feel better. And what about blue? If you are lucky enough to live near the water, or if you can take a short trip to hike or walk around a 88

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SPICE IT UP

Chef Justin Pichetrungsi adds Thai flavor to this year’s Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

purveyors. Our seafood is from the West Coast and Japan.” Thai cooking, he notes, “is very pantry- and ingredientheavy. It’s not like olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper type of cuisine, which is great. Thai food is just so complex and needs so many things. The one thing that I love about Thai food is that you can go in so many different directions as long as you understand the base proportions or just the foundational idea or philosophy behind these cooking techniques.” How can people somewhat easily incorporate Thai flavors and seasonings into their athome repertoire? For starters, he says, you’ll need a Krok, which is a Thai clay mortar and pestle. You can use this, for instance, to make a Thai chile dip called nam prik noom. “It’s very simple—you grill a bunch of chiles, shallots and garlic, and you pound it all together until it turns into a paste,” advises the chef. “It’s spicy and green and has this baba ganoushtype texture. It’s great for summer entertaining.” And if you’re in Sherman Oaks, you’ll want to snag a reservation for Pichetrungsi’s flavorful cuisine. Anajak Thai is still very much a family business to this day. “I have my dad taste all the food, and he gives me copious notes. My mom still cuts all the mangoes for mango sticky rice. It’s a lot of standing there—she’s an old lady now, but it’s fitting for her in some ways. She really enjoys it, and she takes her sweet, sweet time. You can see her in the back, doing her thing.” Her traditional confection was even noted in the Michelin Guide as one of the city’s best desserts. “I was like, Oh, now this is going to really inflate her ego,” he says with a good-natured laugh. “It’s going to be a real problem for me.” Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, June 20-22; classic.foodandwine.com

Who better to show home cooks how to bring the Thai heat than the James Beard Award winner for Best Chef California 2023? Justin Pichetrungsi, chef and owner of Anajak Thai, named LA’s Restaurant of the Year by the LA Times, will present “No Rules, No Limits, Thai Cooking My Way.” The former Disney animator grew up in the family business, and returned to take the helm after his father suffered a stroke in 2019, taking a leave of absence from his decade-long animation career and never returning. He found his groove in no time, putting his own stamp on the restaurant’s menu. “I just started cooking, and in the misinterpretation of my Chef Justin father’s recipes is where I found Pichetrungsi my style. It’s when you fail to become your heroes that you find yourself—I think that is what generational cuisine is about,” says the Food & Wine Best New Chef 2022. “I don’t think that I could ever have planned any of this. But I really wanted to do it, and I saw a lot of value in keeping the restaurant alive and working with my parents. So, it was equal parts duty and passion for the restaurant.” The first thing he did was introduce a new wine list. “I really like dry rieslings. Our list has some of the greatest riesling producers in humanity—they provide this electricity and zing and an excitement to prime the palate but also cool it down at the same time,” says Pichetrungsi, who can also be seen judging talent on TV’s Top Chef. Next, he changed the way the restaurant sources its ingredients. “I bought produce from the Santa Monica farmers market and now almost all of our produce comes from California. All of our pork is from Yosemite in California. All of our chicken is from California. All of our beef is from New Mexico and these really great 92

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GARDEN PARTY

Emerald green with hints of spice and sweetness and delightfully herbaceous notes, The Gardener cocktail has long been a fan favorite at Matsuhisa. Now, it can be enjoyed at home, thanks to the ready-toserve Gardenista. Todd Clark, who manages the three locations of Matsuhisa in Colorado, and spirits expert Kevin Berg and his team, spent the better part of a year taste-testing until they landed on just the right formula. “It took us 49 recipes before we said, ‘That’s perfect—let’s bottle it,” says Clark. Just 98 calories per serving, the beverage is glutenfree and the liquor content is 15 percent— “not too high and not too low,” he adds. Gardenista comes in three varieties, made with high-quality tequila, vodka and bourbon, each of which has its own distinct flavor profile. For instance, the wood barrels of the bourbon add notes like vanilla, and for the vodka, which is a neutral spirit, they added a little rosewater. “That one is really fresh and clean, with almost a melon profile,” notes Clark. “The flavors for the original Gardener are cilantro, ginger, fresh lime, serrano pepper and a little bit of organic simple syrup, and then the spirit. We took all those ingredients and we added a little bit of thyme as well.” The best way to drink this cocktail? “Just pour it over ice or put it in a shaker and shake it until chilled, and then pour it straight up. Some people just keep it in the refrigerator and they’re drinking it neat out of the refrigerator. Or try it on ice with a splash of seltzer or club soda to add a little spritz profile.” So dynamic and flavorful, this beverage calls you back for more. “It’s not heavy, it’s a drink you can enjoy from brunch to midnight, at a late-night party watching the DJ set,” says Clark. “It’s also a great beverage with food. It would be perfect at a summer barbecue—it’s definitely refreshing.” drinkgardenista.com

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ANCIENT NOURISHMENT

Southampton’s Fancy Peasant has created a line of the best in blue zone favorites from Greece, like EVOO, vinegar, salts and honey. Southampton resident Anastasia Ganias-Gellin launched Fancy Peasant with a mission to bring integrity and provenance back to the pantry. Inspired by the blue zone village in Greece where her father lived—a region known for its high concentration of centenarians and diet rooted in medicinal foods—she created a line of medicinal and delicious pantry staples sourced in Greece. What began with 3L Everything organic early-harvest extra-virgin olive oil Olive Oil, $99, has expanded into a variety of gut-healthy fancypeasant.com vinegars, wild mountain oregano salts packed with minerals, and antioxidant-rich raw honeys. Each product is selected for its nutritional value, bioavailability and connection to long-standing culinary traditions—and packaged with striking elegance that reflects the purity and sensuality of the brand. Through Fancy Peasant’s social media platform, Anastasia shares longevityfocused recipes that inspire others to use these pantry staples with purpose, bringing ancient wellness practices into the modern kitchen. Fancy Peasant is available nationwide in select brick-and-mortar locations like Erewhon, throughout the Hamptons and online at fancypeasant.com.

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GREEK WHITE BEAN SALAD Did you know that people living in all five blue zones consume at least a half-cup of beans daily? That means it is time to get your bean game on, because this superfood is packed with more nutrients and fiber per gram than any other food on Earth. Method: Ingredients: 1 cup soaked small white 1. Cook soaked beans for beans (soaked overnight) a half-hour or until soft 1 medium red pepper, enough to eat (we like our sliced into thin strips beans firm but cooked 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf through). parsley 2. Drain and add to a large 1 small red onion, cut into serving or mixing bowl. thin slices 3. Add all the other ½ cup Greek olives ingredients. 4 peperoncini 4. Mix well and serve. Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup Fancy Peasant Greek EVOO


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EAT HERE NOW

It’s a movable feast, as some of our favorite restaurant spaces get new owners, chefs and menus in time for the summer season. BY BETH LANDMAN

Sea Salt at Solé East A seafood-focused Mediterranean helmed by chef Melissa O’Donnell will occupy the hotel’s dining room space, offering such dishes as octopus confit with fava, and bouillabaisse chock-full of local catch. 90 Second House Road, Montauk; soleeast.com Mary Lou’s This cocktail lounge with small bites was an overnight hit when it

crust is a draw for healthy diners at this stylish and authentic pizzeria opening in East Hampton. 47 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton; crazypizza.com

opened in West Palm Beach this year, and it is expanding to the former N’Amo Seafood spot in Montauk this season. 474 W. Lake Drive, Montauk; marylousmtk.com

Little Charli You can learn to make your own pies, including the gluten-free variety, at the classes being introduced this summer at this outpost of the Bleecker Street pizzeria. 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton; littlecharli.com

Swifty’s The longtime Upper East Side clubhouse was reincarnated at The Colony in Palm Beach to great response. Now that The Colony’s owners have taken over The Hedges Inn, Swifty’s is coming along too, and so are its signature crab cakes and meatloaf. 74 James Lane, East Hampton; thehedgeseasthampton .com

Claude’s Tip Top Hospitality Group, owners of K Pasa, Kumiso and Smokey Buns, is taking over the restaurant at the Southampton Inn, giving it a face-lift and bringing a new chef and menu that will include big plates like

Crazy Pizza An option of a superthin, Roman-style, yeast-free

Pomodoro and Bufalina pizza at Crazy Pizza

halibut with Thai yellow curry and jasmine rice. 91 Hill St., Southampton; southamptoninn.com Namiro Jesse Matsuoka, an owner of Sen, helped to transition former pan-Asian restaurant Bamboo into a strictly Japanese spot, featuring sashimi and sushi, including the popular crispy rice version, along with dishes like pork ramen. wasabi Caesar salad and a mushroom hot pot. 76C Jobs Lane, Southampton; namirosushi.com Wayan & Ma•dé Cédric and Ochi Vongerichten bring their Southeast Asian flavors to EHP Resort & Marina. At sunset, enjoy oysters with chile-lime mignonette. 313 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, East Hampton; ehpresort.com

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Bagatelle Montauk Marina The St. Tropez-style festive bistro, which helped popularize the boozy brunch, has taken over Gosman’s Dock, bringing delicious French fare to the room with a view. 500 W. Lake Drive, Montauk; bagatelle.com


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On Long Island, The Retreat is building safer futures for domestic violence survivors. BY JENNA LEBOVITS Don’t miss The Retreat’s All Against Abuse benefit on Saturday, June 7, at the Southampton Arts Center.

Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 women PURIST: You joined The Retreat last fall and 1 in 7 men will experience physical as executive director. Tell us about your violence by an intimate partner in their background. lifetimes. How do these sobering numbers CATE CARBONARO: Before joining The Retreat, shape your leadership? I spent years as a public defender in the Bronx CC: These numbers aren’t abstract—they’re and Queens, where I witnessed the cycle of real people. They show up at our shelter, call violence up close. Many of my clients had our hotline at 2AM, and walk into schools, survived abuse as children or witnessed it in courtrooms and hospitals across Long Island. their homes, only to be later criminalized by And they deserve more than just survival; the very systems that failed to protect them. Cate Carbonaro they deserve safety, dignity and the chance I eventually worked on a specialized project to thrive. supporting criminalized survivors—people who had been arrested, but were also victims of domestic PURIST: How has your background in public defense informed your approach to systemic change for survivors? violence, sexual assault or human trafficking. CC: I’ve seen how trauma is criminalized—how survivors Later, I moved into advocacy and teaching, directing are punished for the very behaviors Touro Law School’s Public Advocacy they developed to survive. And I’ve Center, a collaborative space for seen how rigid systems often ignore nonprofits serving survivors. That’s where nuance and complexity. At The Retreat, I first encountered The Retreat—I was ISOLATION we embrace that complexity. We struck by the depth of its work and its Not allowing time for friends or know someone can be both harmed unwavering commitment to safety and activities. and cause harm. We know justice isn’t healing. Taking on this role feels like a Giving orders. always black and white. We’re creating full-circle moment. Loss of connection to others. space for restorative, survivor-centered PURIST: The Retreat has been a lifeline JEALOUSY care—especially for people who’ve for survivors since 1987. How are you Keeping constant tabs on been marginalized by courts, jails and adapting in the face of recent federal them. child welfare systems. funding cuts? Monitoring or stalking them. PURIST: How does The Retreat CC: We’re facing an unprecedented Violating their boundaries. support long-term healing and funding crisis at a time when the DISRESPECT safety for survivors? need for our services has never been Shaming and blaming. CC: Our model is holistic. The Retreat greater. In the coming year alone, The Feeling entitled or above offers counseling for both adults Retreat, like so many other nonprofits, them. and children, legal advocacy, peer is projected to lose nearly $1.5 million Personal attacks. support, parenting programs and case in federal support, with even deeper DEMANDS management that focuses on long-term losses anticipated in 2026 and 2027. Telling instead of asking. stability. Our programs such as BRIDGE Meanwhile, demand continues to Threatening or intimidating. (for trafficked and at-risk youth) and LIFI surge—our 18-bed shelter is nearly Not honoring a “no.” (our Long Island Fatherhood Initiative) always at capacity, largely serving CONTROL are core to that work. We’re not just children and their parents, and our Invading privacy. getting people out of danger—we’re human trafficking caseload has Inspecting messages or posts. helping them rebuild their lives. doubled in just the past two years. Rushing or pressuring intimacy. allagainstabuse.org PURIST: According to the Centers for 100

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FATHER AN In her latest book of inspirational portraits, photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank celebrates the playful and protective bonds between dads and their families.

Elisha “Eli” Manning, with Ava, Lucy, Caroline and Charles. Former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champion, earning the game’s MVP award both times. Place you call home: Summit, New Jersey What are your favorite memories with your father? Just being outside with my dad and my two older brothers playing sports—pickup football in the front yard, basketball and Wiffle ball with my dad and friends, We played a game called amazing catches, where we’d be in the front yard, my dad would throw us a football, and we’d have to dive and lay out to try to make these great one-handed catches. We’d also do it into the pool. He’d stand on the side, and we’d get a running start and jump into the pool and do a flip and try to catch these passes. What are the values you hope to pass down and instill in your family? Whatever you decide to do, work really hard at it. And be kind to others. 102


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Johnson’s work is in the permanent collections of MoMA, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is currently on view at the Guggenheim Museum.

Rashid Johnson, with son Julius. Contemporary artist and filmmaker. Places you call home: New York City and East Hampton What are the most important lessons your father taught you about life and being a father? My father taught me to be patient, be on time, work hard, and not be afraid to ask for help. I think all apply to life and parenting. What are you most proud of as a father? I am most proud of the kindness I see in my son. 105


Joseph Altuzarra and Seth Weissman, with children Emma and Charlotte. Founder, CEO and creative director of women’s luxury fashion brand Altuzarra; real estate developer and financier Places you call home: New York City and Water Mill How did becoming a father change your life? JOSEPH: In a myriad of ways, big and small. Of course, your day-to-day is transformed—what you worry about, what you plan for, who you end up spending time with. And, fundamentally, my identity and how I perceived myself became larger, more complex. Becoming a father has added so much meaning to my life and how I think of my place in the world. If you could leave a one-sentence message for your children to turn to throughout your life, what would it be? SETH: Enjoy the ride.

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“When they hold me or lie in my arms, it’s a joy I never felt before.” — Mike Faherty

Twin brothers Mike and Alex Faherty, with children Hayes and August, and Ava and Riggs. Co-founder and creative director and co-founder and CEO at Faherty Brand clothes. Place you call home: Brooklyn, New York (Mike), and Spring Lake, New Jersey (Alex) What are your favorite memories with your father? MIKE: I have such a great vision of him standing behind the grill at our childhood home near the beach in

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us up for great plays. What are the values you hope to pass down and instill in your family? ALEX: Living a joyful life is the most important thing. And that joy comes from trying to be the best at everything you do, whether it’s work or how you show up for the world.


Kevin Love, with his daughter. NBA player, championship winner and fivetime All-Star; he also won a gold medal with Team USA in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Place you call home: Miami What are your favorite memories with your father? My father, Stan Love, was a star player at the University of Oregon and played several years in the NBA, most notably with the Baltimore Bullets and the LA Lakers. My favorite memories with my dad come from playing basketball in the driveway with him and my older brother, Collin. My dreams to follow in my dad’s footsteps were pretty immediate. How do you honor the spirit of your child? My daughter is on my mind at all times. Therefore she factors into just about every decision I make. I honor her by making a conscious effort to do better and be better.

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“Always seek harmony between profit and giving back.” — Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli, with daughters Camilla and Carolina and grandchildren Penelope, Vittoria and Brando. Executive chairman and creative director of Brunello Cucinelli. Place you call home: Solomeo, Italy What qualities of your father did you admire the most? The quiet courage with which he conducted his life regarding work and

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of the life lessons your father shared with Cristina Cuomo: I was so happy to do a you that inspires you as a photographer cover story with your Mother and Child and a mother? book from 2018. Now you have Father CSF: A revelation I had while I was and Child, just in time for Father’s Day. creating Father and Child was that these What compelled you to focus on the men, no matter what they were creating father this time? in the world, were most passionate Claiborne Swanson Frank: What inspired about their children and the legacy me to create Mother and Child was really they’re leaving through them. My dad the same for Father and Child. There really is in this book. I interviewed him for the hadn’t been a book, a large body of introduction. He played such a profound work, celebrating mothers and children. Father and Child (Assouline) is Claiborne role in my life. He inspired my sisters There was a void, and I think the only Swanson Frank’s fourth book. and I to create our lives with intention, reason to create a book or tell a story is if determination and heart. He taught us it needs to be told. As much as you would through hard work, you can actualize all of your dreams. think Mother and Child had been done, it hadn’t. I started I think my dad was, for my generation, very modern. He creating Mother and Child after the birth of my first son. By raised three daughters, and his hope was for us to go the time it was completed, I had already had my second beyond being solely a mother and a wife, and find our child. When the book finally was published my kids were 2 deeper life purpose. We were told we were limitless. That and 4. Being a mother of two boys, I really thought about was really a gift. The great love of my dad’s life is his family, how I wanted to raise my children, and raise these boys and I think it’s the same for all of us. In the end family is to be men. I looked toward their father, and other fathers really all that matters. Do what you love, leave your mark who are inspiring this cultural moment. Within that thought and love your family. was the creation of Father and Child. I was really excited to CC: Your dad must be so proud of you. What is your document the love between fathers and their children, and greatest memory with him as a child? tell this new modern story of fatherhood. CSF: My dad was so there when it mattered. He was there CC: There is such a wide range of fathers here—laymen for every report card, for every success, every failure. He and athletes and celebrities and artists and musicians. was the first call. He’s 86 now. He’s still the first call. You went all over, from New York and Miami to California. CC: You really showed that beautiful dynamic between How did you go about your selection process? father and child in all of these portraits. I love reading CSF: As with all my books, I’m the creative director. I style the interviews with them. I love that you expanded your and I cast my subjects and I work with them on location. portfolio of each family in this book. All the subjects in my books are people who inspire me. CSF: Mother and Child was like that, too. There’s no one Father and Child is a special mix of fathers who are moment in parenting—it’s all a series of moments that contributing their gifts and talents to this cultural moment. create a life. It’s the same in the book. These multiple The subjects in Father and Child were so wide-ranging, portraits are a series of moments that tell a story about from all walks of life and many different fields such as fatherhood. pro athletes, tech, chefs, writers, designers, artists and CC: What do you love about the way your husband screenwriters, among many others. My hope was to tell a parents your children? fresh, new story. CSF: James is such an amazing father in the way that he I wasn’t prepared for how similar Father and Child and supports Hunter and Wilder so they can actualize their Mother and Child would feel in terms of aesthetics, and greatest gifts and dreams. He does everything in the world also energy. Love is love, and the love between a father that he can to bring these realities to life, while nurturing and child feels the same as a mother and child. I feel so and honoring them. honored that the fathers felt safe to share that love with All photos from the book Father and Child (Assouline); me, and allow me to witness and capture that. assouline.com CC: I know how important family is to you. What are some 111


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St. Lucia’s husband and wife duo, JeanPhilip Grobler and Patti Beranek, will introduce songs from their double record, Fata Morgana.

ELECTRO GROOVES St. Lucia bring the energetic synth-pop vibes to Montauk.

Grobler, “It can look like a Rorschach test that seems to be floating above, and then below it is a reverse reflection.” While the first side is “quite experimental” in Grobler’s words, with a distinctly ’60s-’70s psychedelic feel and epic strings adding to the vibe, the second side, including newly released single “Crimes of Passion,” is more in keeping with St. Lucia’s classic ’80s electro-pop-inflected bouncy hits (“Elevate,” “Dancing on Glass,” “Touch”). “We just run as true as we can to our muse and the creative process and not second-guess it,” says Grobler about the current batch of songs. Along with the new tunes comes a new look: “We’ve been developing this whole visual concept, with me and Patti wearing the same uniform,” says Grobler, of the matching hats and monochrome jumpsuits the pair don in videos and onstage. “It draws on all sorts of influences like Alejandro Jodorowsky’s The Holy Mountain and Salvador Dalí—there’s a lot of surrealism to it.” Adds Beranek, “it’s a dream world.” Fitting. St. Lucia play The Surf Lodge on July 6, thesurflodge.com, and Solé East on August 9, soleeast.com.

No one elevates a summer evening quite like indie synthpop band St. Lucia. Fronted by husband-and-wife duo Jean-Philip Grobler and Patti Beranek, the quintet has been rousing Montauk crowds for the past decade with their annual high-energy gigs at The Surf Lodge and Solé East. This year marks their 12th at the outdoor stage overlooking Fort Pond. “I think if we don’t play The Surf Lodge at this point it’s bad juju—maybe Jayma [Cardosa, The Surf Lodge founder] thinks the same,” says Beranek. Though the couple moved from Brooklyn to Konstanz, Germany, near where Beranek grew up, during the early stages of the pandemic, they still relish summer nights in Montauk. “We just love it all—the vibe, the people, and it’s just become a little ritual. We have the best time. It’s a very small stage, but we love that because we’re so tight and sweaty. For me that’s the highlight of summer.” This season, they’ll be debuting songs off their double record, Fata Morgana, the second half of which was just released. “The title means a form of mirage—the conditions have to be exactly right, and it usually happens over water of a flat piece of land,” says Beranek. Adds 114

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miss,” she steals a kiss from her idol. Vega confesses to similarly smooching Dylan’s cheek after a concert they both headlined. “He blinked, and I think that was 12 years ago, and I’ve never seen him since,” she says with a laugh. “So that bit about stealing a kiss is actually true.” The potential stealth hit of the collection is “Love Thief,” with a sultry Vega adding cerebral edge to a luscious rhythm track inspired by Bobby Womack’s 1972 classic “Woman’s Gotta Have It.” A time-honored troubadour, Vega has the advantage of being able to pack up her songs and guitar and hit the road, no large backing band necessary. This year’s tour includes stops in Amsterdam, Berlin and the U.K., with Stephen Talkhouse penciled in for July 13 at 7PM (the following evening, Vega plays Town Hall in Manhattan). What does she most look forward to as her Hamptons concert date approaches, aside from a few nights in her Amagansett summer home? “Friends who are very local have been asking me for years to play Stephen Talkhouse,” says Vega. “I told my management that we should get that on the calendar, so that all my friends can come, and we can all have a little party after.” stephentalkhouse.com

Suzanne Vega performs fresh songs from her impactful new album and celebrated 40-year career at Stephen Talkhouse.

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BY JIM SERVIN “Whenever I write something, it tends to be a response to what’s in the moment,” says singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, whose long musical journey was built on her quietly powerful voice, her catalog of poetic songs (“Luka,” “Tom’s Diner,” “Marlene on the Wall,” “The Queen and the Soldier” and “Caramel,” among others), a strong work ethic and an adventurous spirit, as demonstrated in her 2011 onewoman, off-Broadway musical portrait of a literary great, Carson McCullers Talks About Love. “The other thing to know,” continues Vega, “is that my writing tends to come from problems of the moment, and things that bring with them a certain bewilderment. It’s my way of making sense in the world. And right now, there’s a lot to make sense out of. I’m genuinely trying to figure it out. And I mean everything—personally, politically—in every way.” Flying With Angels, Vega’s just-released 10th studio album, produced by David Bowie collaborator Gerry Leonard, has a charged immediacy, fueled by the artist’s mission to place her stamp on chaotic times. The deeply moving chorus of “Last Train From Mariupol,” seeks understanding of the war in Ukraine. “Speakers’ Corner” takes aim at keyboard critics: “It’s the idea that we’ve drifted very far from facts and from values,” says Vega. The haunting title track references Vega’s journey as caretaker for her husband, Paul Mills, a poet and civil rights lawyer who has suffered a stroke and is slowly regaining his ability to speak. “I hope they stay with me, until I can get you home,” she sings, of benevolent forces by her side. “He’s making progress, every day, every week,” Vega reports of the man she first met when she was in college, and married 19 years ago. “That gives me hope.” Ethereal “Alley” expresses longing for transcendence, and contains the sublime line: “One day you’ll know me, shimmering above like Marc Chagall in love.” Vega’s trademark cool wit is very much in play. In the punky “Rats,” she takes a snapshot of a vermin-infested New York City. “Lucinda” has Vega clocking the moves of fellow singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams: “She’s a Dusty Springfield of the South, leatherette pants and a pale pink mouth.” Another music icon, Bob Dylan, is honored in “Chambermaid,” inspired by his song, “I Want You,” from the Blonde on Blonde album. Told from the imagined point of view of Dylan’s domestic who “took nothing he would

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Lenny Kravitz rocks Aspen.

Maybe it’s the healthy lifestyle he adopted, or maybe it’s his genes: His mom, Roxie Roker, was television royalty (she played Helen Willis on The Jeffersons). But more likely it’s the purity of his convictions. True rock stars aren’t made, they’re born. In the case of Lenny Kravitz, not only did he arrive fully baked and glimmering, he never stopped. From the outset, his music announced that he was in love. Not only with the classic rock of the ’60s (and the Beatles in particular) but with love itself. He was like a steamroller of flower power: resistance to that Cheshire cat grin, that velvet howl and those perfect guitar solos was futile. Musically, Kravitz is more than the sum of the influences he wears proudly on his fringed sleeves. Every fiber of his being is stained with the theatrics of Jimi Hendrix ripping a solo to shreds with his teeth and the orgasmic yowl of Robert Plant. He looks like he was born with mirror shades on, but the image isn’t some sort of cosplay; it’s an organic expression of who he is at a cellular level. Despite decades of being an actual bona fide rock star, the six-pack abs never turned to flab, the waist-length dreadlocks never went gray—even when he cut them off, he just looked younger. On August 30, when Kravitz headlines Jazz Aspen Snowmass’ 2025 JAS Labor Day Experience, you can hear how he effortlessly blends rock, funk and soul into something timeless, organic and vibey as hell. You’ll notice you may also feel like hugging whoever is dancing next to you. As Kravitz wrote in his 2020 memoir, Let Love Rule: “Whether recording, performing or writing a book, my art is about listening to the inspiration inside and then sharing it with people. Art must bring the world closer together.” jazzaspensnowmass.org

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Aimee Mann’s current tour salutes her remastered and reissued 2002 classic album, Lost in Space.

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Aimee Mann showcases her signature wit and singular stories in Hampton Bays.

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was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song.) The new material she’s working on, she says, is indirectly inspired by the current political climate. “I never really write anything that is directly political, but there’s definitely a feeling of, ‘must be nice to be on your high horse and just not give a shit about anybody else.’ There are a couple of songs with that flavor, which definitely picks up on the political zeitgeist—people making decisions about other people’s lives.” Throughout her career, she’s explored themes around despair, addiction, general ennui and overall mental health (her 2017 album, which took home a Grammy for Best Folk Album, is even called Mental Illness—in a kind of self-deprecating “I’m just going to own it” title that speaks to her well-trod domain). This fertile ground of our interior worlds has fascinated her since childhood, she says. “It’s kind of like a fun puzzle to figure out what’s going on with yourself: Why am I having these feelings? Why do I behave this way? Why do other people behave this way?” Speaking of puzzles, when it comes to wellness rituals, her go-to is just what one might expect: “Does playing Wordle and Connections and Spelling Bee in The New York Times app count?” canoeplace.com

Leave it to Aimee Mann to celebrate the, yes, 22-and-ahalf-year anniversary of one of her iconic albums, Lost in Space—with a fresh vinyl reprint and a tour built around it, including a stop at Canoe Place Inn on June 12. “For one reason or the other, we were a little slow off the mark to get the vinyl out on the 20th,” admits Mann, an acclaimed songwriter famed for her dry wit and insightful lyrics. “We didn’t really think people cared that much if it was exactly on an anniversary.” Any time is a great time to revisit these finely realized portraits in song—filled with indelible melodies and astute observations of the human condition—but it feels particularly resonant yet again in 2025. “That record has a really dark, kind of lost flavor—and it fits right in with the current mood I think everybody’s in,” says Mann, speaking from her LA home, rows of bookshelves behind her. Mann, who first rose to pop fame in the ’80s with ’Til Tuesday, has always had a knack for capturing the feel of the times. This is a writer so brilliant her songs—especially “Deathly” with its lyric “Now that I’ve met you, would you object to never seeing each other again?”—inspired Paul Thomas Anderson to write the screenplay for his hit 1999 film Magnolia. (Mann’s “Save Me,” from the soundtrack, 117


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The live-wire actor, writer and director John Cameron Mitchell brings Hedwig fierceness and a touch of glittery resistance to Guild Hall. BY RAY ROGERS

Bowie cuts from a new Bowie show I’m doing, and some originals from Anthem: Homunculus, my fictional podcast musical with Glenn Close and Cynthia Erivo. And some songs from my lockdown album. It’ll be a grab bag and also a kumbaya moment, an antifascist sing-along. RR: You’ve got a lot in the works right now. JCM: I’m also working on a memoir, and a new play about a Nazi resistance artist named Claude Cahun, which I’m doing a reading of in June starring Holly Hunter. And I’ve got a podcast out called “Cancellation Island,” about a fictional rehab for canceled people. RR: You’re always doing these creative endeavors across many media. How do you keep refilling the well? JCM: Well, that fills it. Each project replenishes the well from a spring, let’s say, below the Earth. Then you always have some life-sustaining liquid to move forward because you are, in effect, pumping it with creativity—pumping it out of the ground with these projects, and opening yourself up to new collaborators. I live in New Orleans now, and it is very much a “Hey, how are you doing” to a stranger on the street kind of place. “What are you up to? I love what you’re wearing.” It reminds me a bit of New York in the ’80s when I came, minus the AIDS. It was frayed and falling apart but arty and collaborative. And it’s this hurricanehardened hospitality that is just the ticket for today. As long as everyone is contributing, that leads to wellness. With actual collaboration, it’s even been scientifically proven that people are happier and live longer. guildhall.org

Ray Rogers: What’s your favorite form of resistance in the second Trump era? John Cameron Mitchell: Funny you should ask, as I’m just today pitching an op-ed about my college tour where I was going to talk about Hedwig and it ended up being like: “OK guys, you can’t cancel a dictator. Stop with the identity politics, learn about punk and get laid while you’re at it.” RR: What’s giving you hope during these turbulent times? JCM: It’s being with these young people who, though their youth had been blunted by COVID and screens, still have this great hope in their eyes. So, reminding them that IRL [in real life], being there with your buddies, making something in person that is useful in some way is the beginning of climbing out of your anxiety and depression, and then gives you a bit of a foundation to think about what’s next as things become clearer. My advice to everybody who is on the left is: Ease up on the identity politics. Learn about punk. Learn about AIDS activism, which was applied punk. Things were worse for me and for our friends in the ’80s—they were dropping like flies—and a group of people stepped up and saved us. That gives me hope. I really feel that Americans are too ornery to actually be dictated to fully. They like a daddy, some people, but once they’ve lost their health care, and the economy has tanked, this will change quickly. I’m a worried optimist here. RR: What do you have in store for Guild Hall on June 7? JCM: Well, since it’s only one guitarist with me, it will be more of a campfire version of Hedwig classics, some deep 118

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John Cameron Mitchell will also serve as Grand Marshal of the Hamptons Pride Parade on June 7.


Birmingham, England’s Steel Pulse is the first nonJamaican act to win the Grammy for Best Reggae Album.

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Iconic British roots band Steel Pulse takes a rousing victory lap around the world.

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BY VIVIEN GOLDMAN the group stirs up with anthems like “Rally Round,” “Ku Klux Klan” and “Earth Crisis.” Co-founders Hinds and keyboardist Selwyn Brown still remain; another original band member, Dr. Mykaell Riley, is now a prominent U.K. academic and propelled the British Library’s recent hit expo about Black U.K. culture, Beyond the Bassline. Steel Pulse are virtually the last remaining active band of that bold U.K. mid-1970s generation, including The Clash, who threw what Bob Marley called the “Punky Reggae Party.” That alliance between beleaguered punk and Rasta youth helped prompt the formation of an enduring grassroots organization, Rock Against Racism. “We know our calling is to spread our idea of roots, and that it be heard worldwide,” Hinds tells Purist. Let’s rejoice that his prophecy is being fulfilled. Catch them while you can. canoeplace.com

“Steel Pulse have always put our own different spin, lyrically and politically, on what’s going on out there,” says Steel Pulse’s singer/songwriter and front man, David Hinds. The scope of the band’s international 50th anniversary tour is a testament to their remarkable durability. Indeed, as their name suggests, Steel Pulse have been sending out their tough, conscious reggae messages, like smoke signals, without a break, for half a century. To celebrate this impressive anniversary, have your dancing shoes ready for their show at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages’ Grand Ballroom on June 29. And please keep your mind switched on, along with your ears. Since their earliest hit, 1978’s “Handsworth Revolution,” about their area of Birmingham, Steel Pulse’s songs have been hardhitting yet pop-catchy. They rouse and summon the likeminded to unite and aim for change, using the energy 119


P L AY SUMMER SCULPT From beachside boot camps to buzzy pop-ups, these fitness happenings are not to be missed. BY AISLINN MACARTHUR

Kevyn Zeller Pilates+: New East Hampton Studio This summer, renowned Pilates instructor Kevyn Zeller opens her new studio, KZ Pilates+, in the heart of East Hampton. Celebrated for her precise, holistic approach, Zeller now features Core Collective Sessions—intimate 4:1 classes blending individualized attention with the motivating energy of a small group. Clients are welcome to explore a range of expertly designed sessions on authentic Pilates apparatus, from dynamic Cadillac and Reformer workouts to restorative recovery classes. 66 Newtown Lane, Suite No. 1, East Hampton; studio.kevynzeller.com

No Nordic Strong: Sag Harbor Pop-Up Pop Scandinavian wellness meets Sca Hamptons summer in the Ha U.S. debut of Nordic Strong, U a Nordic-inspired fitness experience launching in Sag Harbor. Founded by Nicoline Roth, this total-body workout blends physical strength with emotional balance, drawing on the principles of Scandinavian living to cultivate resilience from the inside out. With a focus on community, intention and joy in movement, Nordic Strong offers a refreshing approach to fitness—just ahead of its NYC flagship debut this fall. 11 Bridge Street, Sag Harbor; nordicstrong.com SoulCycle’s Summer of SOUL at The Barn SoulCycle’s signature “Summer of SOUL” is back, offering high-energy rides at its three beloved studios: The Barn in Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Montauk. Beyond the bike, guests can enjoy weekend wellness pop-ups featuring brands like Forward__Space, Tremble, Rhone and YSL Beauty, along with curated activations from Dreamy Coffee, Soyier Skin and more. Whether you’re tapping it back at The Barn or riding oceanside in Montauk, it’s a full-body, full-summer experience. 264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton; soul-cycle.com

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DanceBody Hamptons Pop-Ups Returning to the Hamptons for another season of highenergy dance cardio and sculpt classes, DanceBody blends a healthy dose of movement with serious results. Led by professional dancers, sessions are held daily at the Bridgehampton Community House, with private training available throughout the East End. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, DanceBody offers an invigorating way to stay fit and have fun. 2357 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton; dancebody.com

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Beyond choreography, what sets CTB apart is the way it uses movement and creativity to teach essential life skills in a safe space: Positivity, kindness and respect are at the heart of its programming. A structured, upbeat goodbye ritual, often with musical call-and-response lines like “B-OD-Y! Healthy, strong and super fly,” instills these values and healthy habits in a playful, deeply felt way. “Every child is seen,” says artistic executive director Kris Walsh. “We move the room around to face different directions, so no child is ever hidden in the back. Everyone participates, and has an opportunity to feel successful in every class.” A strong foundation of trust opens the door to deeper conversations, particularly with middle schoolers navigating the awkward terrain of fluctuating hormones, bodies and oftentimes, self-image. “Sometimes, they’ll quietly tell me they don’t feel good and don’t think they can do anything,” Walsh says. “I’ll then remind them that maybe they should participate today more than ever, that exercising can help us feel better.” In an age of rising anxiety and isolation among youth—what experts call a loneliness epidemic—Celebrate the Beat offers a potent antidote: movement as medicine, community as support, and creativity as a path to personal growth. ctbeat.org

For 25 years, the Colorado-based nonprofit Celebrate the Beat has offered more than just dance instruction to students. It’s provided a powerful framework for social, emotional and physical well-being, one step at a time. Founded by Tracy Straus, CTB was born from the dancer-actress’s own story of transformation through movement. Growing up with scoliosis, dance became Straus’ sanctuary—her one-hour window of daily freedom without a back brace. “It became my safe haven,” she says, “my most important place of actually finding mental, physical and spiritual wellness.” Years later, after training with ballet dancer and choreographer Jacques d’Amboise and serving as associate artistic director at New York City’s National Dance Institute, Straus brought her experience westward, launching Celebrate the Beat as an outreach program for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Since then the organization, which offers both in- and after-school programming led by professional teaching artists, has expanded from serving 150 children a year to over 2,500, reaching over 8,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic when CTB shifted gears, creating over 200 virtual resources for families—including dance and movement videos—all with an emphasis on holistic wellness. Today, CTB partners with schools across several Colorado counties and in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, to deliver customizable in-school programs, culminating in one final performance.


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Essential events in the Hamptons and Aspen to usher in the summer season. BY AISLINN MACARTHUR

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sunset race winding through the island’s picturesque roads. Participants will enjoy a certified course, live music and post-race festivities, including complimentary beer from Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. Proceeds benefit local charities. Shelter Island Union Free School District, 33 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island; events.elitefeats.com/25si10k

JUNE 7 All Against Abuse Benefit Celebrate the start of summer with an evening of purpose and community at The Retreat’s All Against Abuse Benefit. The event raises crucial funds to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence across the East End. Guests will enjoy cocktails, gourmet food and a lively auction while honoring those making a difference in the fight against abuse. Tickets from $750. Southampton Arts Center, Southampton; allagainstabuse.org JUNE 14 Much Ado About Madoo Garden Market & Cocktail Party Step into the magic of the Madoo Conservancy’s whimsical gardens at its 13th annual Much Ado About Madoo. Spend the

Kick off Memorial Day weekend in Montauk and head to The Surf Lodge après-beach.

creativity and sustainability at the Guild Hall Teen Arts Council and the East Hampton Ladies’ Village Improvement Society Repurposed Fashion Show. This vibrant event showcases innovative designs crafted from repurposed materials, highlighting the talents of young artists committed to eco-friendly fashion. 6PM, free. Guild Hall, East Hampton; guildhall.org

day browsing the curated Garden Market (free, and open to the public from 11AM to 4PM) then return for an evening cocktail party among newly unveiled outdoor living spaces designed by top interior designers and architects. Proceeds support the preservation of Madoo’s historic gardens and vibrant programming. Tickets from $315. Madoo Conservancy, Sagaponack; madoo.org

JUNE 21 Shelter Island 10K Kick off summer with the 45th annual Shelter Island 10K and 5K Run/Walk, a scenic

JUNE 18 GHTAC X LVIS: Repurposed Fashion Show Experience a fusion of 124

JUNE 21 Palm Tree Music Festival Hamptons Palm Tree Music Festival returns to the Hamptons for its fifth year, bringing tropical vibes and top-tier electronic music. VIP attendees can enjoy all-inclusive beverages, gourmet food and premium viewing while reveling in the music of headliners Kygo, Fisher and more. VIP tickets $429. The Shinnecock Nation, Little Church St., Southampton; palmtreemusicfestival.com JUNE 28 Whimsy Motown Magic Southampton Arts Center’s Whimsy summer cocktail party invites viewers into a playful world of music, dancing and community celebration. Featuring a live performance by That Motown Band, it is the perfect way to kick off the summer season, all while funding SAC, allowing the center to maintain free admission to exhibitions and year-

Tommy Kwak

MAY 23 Sound Healing at Surf Lodge Earlier diagnosed with CNS lymphoma but now cancerfree, DJ Michael Bibi returns to Montauk for a night that blends gratitude, music and purpose. Hosted by The Surf Lodge, this special dinner honors Bibi’s journey and supports cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering, culminating in a powerful set by Bibi himself. The Surf Lodge, Montauk; thesurflodge.com


Eric Fischl, Untitled, 2019. Art will be available for sale at the event as a very limited archival digital print.

Strong Together SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025 I 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. The Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club Special appearance by activist Hadley Duvall HONORING Reproductive health care and rights are under attack. We need you to stand with us and fight back.

April Gornik and Eric Fischl with the Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Legacy Award

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Discover the blue zones’ secrets to longevity with David McLain at Wheeler Opera House.

JULY 11 Purist Health Fair Purist ’s fourth annual Health Fair is returning this summer, gathering top wellness brands and practitioners for a day of discovery. From Eastern and Western healing modalities to clean beauty, nutrition, CBD and sustainability, this not-tobe-missed event connects attendees with the latest and greatest in holistic living. Enjoy samples and personal consultations in the heart of Southampton. Free. Southampton Arts Center, Southampton

ASPEN JULY 5-AUGUST 31 Aspen Valley Polo Club’s Summer Polo Kick off the summer polo season with the Independence Cup on July 5 and enjoy spirited weekly events all summer long. Elevate your game this year with the new Twilight Polo Series, entry to which includes a VIP table with premium seating. Ticket prices vary. 3275 County Road 100, Carbondale; aspenvalleypoloclub.com

JUNE 17 David McLain: Secrets of Longevity Join National Geographic photographer and filmmaker David McLain as he shares insights from over 15 years documenting the world’s blue zones—regions where people live exceptionally long, healthy lives. Through compelling storytelling and stunning visuals, McLain explores the lifestyles and cultures that foster longevity, offering inspiration for living well at any age. Tickets from $35. Wheeler Opera House; aspenchamber.org

JUNE 20-22 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen A premier culinary event featuring world-renowned chefs, wine experts, and culinary demonstrations, The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen returns for its 42nd year, bringing together tastemakers of all kinds for a weekend of culinary discovery. Guests will enjoy exclusive tastings, wine seminars and insightful live demos from stars like Padma Lakshmi and Andrew Zimmern, with proceeds supporting No Kid Hungry and Southern Smoke Foundation. Tickets from $2,950. Aspen; classic.foodandwine.com

JUNE 22-27 Aspen Summer Words Writers Conference Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this intensive offers six days of immersive workshops, craft talks and author readings. Participants can engage in juried workshops in fiction, memoir and science fiction/fantasy, or join non-juried sessions like generative writing and book branding. The event also provides opportunities for one-on-one consultations with literary agents and editors, fostering connections within the literary community. Tickets from $755. Snowmass Village; aspeninstitute.org

JUNE 22-25 Aspen Ideas: Health This incredible, one-of-akind learning experience brings together global leaders in health, science and policy for four days of conversation and innovation at the Aspen Institute. With 60-plus sessions, including panels, interviews, and wellness activities like yoga and guided hikes, the event explores bold ideas shaping the future of wellbeing. Tickets from $3,000. The Aspen Institute, aspenideas.org 126

JULY 2-AUGUST 24 Concerning the Spiritual in Art The Aspen Music Festival and School celebrates its 76th season with nearly 200 performances over eight weeks, exploring the subject of divinity through the works of world-renowned artists. Highlights include the world premiere of Siddhartha, She by Christopher Theofanidis and Melissa Studdard, and the U.S. premiere of Thomas Adès’ The Origin of the Harp. The season also features performances by Lang Lang, Patti LuPone and Davóne Tines. Ticket prices vary. Aspen Music Festival and School; aspenmusicfestival .com AUGUST 29-31 Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience Close out the summer months on a high note at the ultimate Rocky Mountain music escape. Set in the scenic stretch of Snowmass Town Park, the three-day Jazz Aspen Snowmass festival brings together an incredible lineup of artists, including Imagine Dragons, Lenny Kravitz and Luke Combs, headlining. Tickets from $224 for a single-day pass. Snowmass Town Park; jazzaspensnowmass.org

Will Turner

round programming. Tickets from $200. Southampton Arts Center, Southampton; southamptonartscenter.org


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Bridgehampton. Informed by an aesthetic that transcends centuries while celebrating the best of what’s new, Matthews Lane joins the growing resume of highly styled, fully furnished Hampton estates originally produced by James Michael Howard, the renowned ICAA award-winning designer, that exemplify coherency in the abstract world of architecture, interiors and the landscape that contain them. In collaboration with McAlpine-Tankersley Architecture and Landscape Details, Howard completed this 7-bedroom residence in 2017 spanning 11,600 SF on three levels of fully articulated living space. Now being made available by stylish owners on the move who have put their own stamp on the estate, the journey begins as you pass under the porte-cochere and into the reception hall. The dramatic great room, under 30 ft. beamed ceilings, incorporates multiple seating areas, dining room and gallery, all warmed by a custom fireplace that anchors the room while walls of windows allow for an abundance of natural light. The state-of-the-art, eat-in kitchen, with 10-seat breakfast area, is warmed by its own fireplace. Additional common spaces include the media room and an intimate living room. The 1st floor primary wing with sitting area, fireplace and luxurious bath is joined upstairs by 4 guest suites including a secondary primary suite with roof terrace. The bedrooms are purposely positioned so that none have common walls. An elevator connects all floors to the lower level with two more-bedroom suites, a tiered state-of-the-art theater with plush 16-person seating, powder room, gym and large recreation room with fireplace and custom billiards table. Antiqued, hand-hewn oak flooring, geothermal heating, Control 4 technology, Lutron lighting and a full audio/visual package enhance the property’s list of amenities. The lush, manicured grounds behind stone walls, including specimen trees, espalier apples and verdant lawn, are enhanced by the 18’ X 60’ heated pool and spa serviced by a covered cabana area that incorporates the pool house with full bath and dressing room, outdoor fireplace and built-in kitchen which connects over broad stone patios to the two-car garage. Being made available turnkey to the extreme, Matthews Lane lies midway between village and ocean beaches off Bridgehampton’s iconic Ocean Road and close to everything that makes the Hamptons a world-class resort. Co-Exclusive. $18.95M MD-LD: $850K | July - Labor Day: $775K | July: $350K | August - Labor Day: $450K WEB #916025 Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 590 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10022. All listing phone numbers indicate listing agent direct line unless otherwise noted. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.


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A by-the-numbers look at Bob Dylan, the legendary singer-songwriter who performs at the Outlaw Music Festival at Jones Beach on August 1.

125,000,000 Throughout his career, Dylan recorded 40 studio albums, selling more than 125 million worldwide.

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In addition to his Grammy wins, the singer has received other major awards in his career: the Pulitzer Prize in 2008, the U.S. Medal of Freedom in 2012 by President Barack Obama and the Nobel Prize in literature for creating “new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

10 Dylan has won 10 Grammys, including three for his 1997 album Time Out of Mind, a project that many critics believed to be a return from a “long artistic slump.”

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The artist has been the subject of 11 documentaries, and has appeared as himself in 36 films.

600 In addition to being a talented singer himself, Dylan wrote over 600 songs that were recorded by over 2,000 artists all over the world, setting the standard for lyric composition.

“May your heart always be joyful. May your song always be sung.”

300 MILLION In 2020, Dylan sold the rights to his entire song catalog to Universal Music for an undisclosed fee; however, The New York Times claimed the deal could be worth more than $300 million. 128

84,000 Despite being a Woodstock resident at the time, the singer did not play at the 1969 festival because he received a better offer to headline at the Isle of Wight music festival instead, earning $84,000 to play, with members of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles in the audience.

100

Although slowing down his touring schedule, he has played roughly 100 gigs a year for the past 20 years.

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Just nine months after moving to New York City to pursue his music career, Dylan was signed to Columbia Records.


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