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Contents
Events Autumn & Art 10 Avenue Art Days Launch Party 12 Versus: A Live Art Battle 14 WSU South Campus Ribbon Cutting 18 WAM Night at the Museum 20 Vine 30 Crawl for Cancer 32 Habitat for Humanity Raise the Roof 36 Ken Landwehr Make Good Choices Golf Tournament 38 Kendra Scott Grand Opening 42 Zoobilee 44 Tour Designers’ Digs to Support Symphony Gigs 48 Inter-Faith Ministries’ Humanitarian Awards 51 Via Christi Charity Classic 54 Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita Working Well Conference 58
Features VIP Profile: Tallgrass Film Festival 17 Wichita Wears Coat Check 23 ICT Drinks Daniel Lee Nevins 35 VIP Professional Treescapes 41 CEO Spotlight Stan Stiverson 46 #WichitaFlag 62
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VIP Calendar of Events October 2018 Monday
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Prairieland Beer & Music Festival Wave 3 p.m.
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Final Friday
Tallgrass Film Fest
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Food Trucks on the Fountain Wichita Waterwalk 11 a.m.
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Tallgrass Film Fest
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VIP • Bradley Fair
Robbin Smith, Tana Salome, Joey Salome, Janice Meinhardt
George Laham, Jonathan Weigand, Chris Majors
Autumn & Art Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
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he exclusive opening night Autumn & Art Patron Party took place on the evening of September 14 in Bradley Fair. Attendees enjoyed gourmet food and specialty wine and spirits, participated in silent auction and wine pull, all while browsing artwork on display. Now in its eighth year, Autumn & Art turns Bradley Fair into a lakeside art gallery showcasing numerous artists from across the U.S. The event is free to the public in part to the sponsored companies and patrons honored on opening night. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Doug Brantner, Patricia McDonnell, Paul Melroy
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Jeremy Sendall, Courtney Sendall
Patrick Gordon, Heidi Gordon, Zelda Gordon
Cole Shaffer, Emily Lager
Todd Dechant, Margaret Dechant
Shirley Ellis, Marilyn Kuhlman, Michelle Majors, Jocelyne Laham
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Autumn & Art
Josh Cook, Ashley Bowen Cook, Juanta Wolfe, Meghan Wolfe, Troy R. Wells, Sonia Greteman
Andrea Moussavi, Perry Moussavi
Brent Townsend, Julie Piper
Carolyn Orndorff, Kyle Orndorff, Dana Chamberlin, Brian Chamberlin
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VIP • Douglas Design District
Ken Martinez, Jordan Good, Angie Barraza, Pam Helgason, Aimee Geist
Star Tayrien, Denise Hearson, Stacy Ward Lattin
Avenue Art Days
Launch Party Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
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launch party for Art Avenue Days was held August 28 in the heart of the Douglas Design District among some of the earliest murals. During the party, artist and locations were announced for the next round murals for Avenue Art Days, which were created in late September. Avenue Art Days began in 2015, along Douglas from Washington to Hydraulic. More than 100 volunteers and artists cleaned and painted every light pole and installed seven street murals. The Douglas Design District has hosted Avenue Art Days every year since, creating more than 60 art installations at businesses in the district. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Kim Patterson, Michele Davis, Lori Locke
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Erica Suellentrop, Steve Suellentrop
Sara Hobson, Meghan Carver
Ian Worrell, Andrew Gough
Janelle King, Alex Priest
Hamid Bakhtiari, Steve Myers, Joseph Myers
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Avenue Art Days
James Fleming, Susan Downing, Scott Downing
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VIP • Mark Arts
Amy Scheer, Jennie Becker, Ted Adler
Jeff Mullen, Mary Jane Mullen, Susan Graybill, Jake Graybill
Versus
A Live Art Battle Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
James Bobetsky, Torin Andersen
Melad Stephan, Deanna Stephan
Brenda Johnson, Cole Johnson
Megan Ball, Ashton Wherry
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ersus: A Live Art Battle, a fundraiser benefiting the educational mission of Mark Arts, attracted a soldout crowd on September 21. The event, now in its fourth year, was held for the first time at Mark Arts’ new location in east Wichita. Nearly 40 artists competed in the live art show, where they had 20 minutes to complete masterpieces in painting, sculpting and culinary art. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Emily Stockton, Brian Stockton, Ryan Powell, Christy Powell
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Craig Anderson, Susie Anderson, Marlene Glenn, Phil Glenn
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Versus Welcome home
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VIP Profile Tallgrass Film Festival By Amy Geiszler-Jones - Photography by Aaron Patton
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or this year’s Tallgrass Film Festival, there’s some new and must-do features. The 16th annual run of the festival is set for WednesdaySunday, October 17-21. The film festival – with the showing of about 150 films, parties, workshops and more – has become a fall favorite of Wichitans and out-of-towners and particularly filmmakers and others in the industry who want to showcase their work and create connections for future projects. For the fifth consecutive year, the festival has made MovieMaker magazine’s top 50 film festivals worth the entry fee list. New this year are the festival’s executive director, more ticket options including day and weekend passes, and a new mobile app to help patrons customize their schedule of festival events. At least three must-do events include the showings of a documentary about a Wichita musician with a big impact and an award-winning quirky documentary that uncovers little-known Broadway-style productions about major American corporations, and an event showcasing a conversation between a well-known Hollywood actress and a University of Kansas professor whose most recent script is getting some Oscar buzz. The new In March, Paul Melroy became the new executive director of the Tallgrass Film Association. An arts administrator, Melroy had worked with the Atlanta Opera for two decades, then managed the Grammy-winning Austin, Texas-based Conspirare choral ensemble
and most recently was running the Tropic Cinema art house that participated in the Key West Film Festival. He really liked the art house’s involvement in showing about half the films in the Key West festival. “I was fascinated with it and the idea of running a festival sounded fun,” said Melroy about his move to Wichita. “This film festival has a great reputation and I get to stand on some great shoulders.” Part of the festival’s reputation comes from being “very filmmaker-centric,” said Melroy. “It’s the secret sauce.” “Being in a smaller city that’s known for its hospitality provides a different experience of connecting and networking for the filmmakers,” said Gray Brand, the festival’s new director of marketing and communications. A filmmaker who leveraged those connections into more work is teaching a new workshop during the festival on how filmmakers can maximize the benefits of their festival experience. To help maximize the festival’s audience, Melroy introduced some new ticketing options. This year, patrons can choose options such as day passes or weekend passes with some passes including admission to a happy hour at the festival’s VIP Filmmaker Lounge at The Lux, which provides food, drink, music, massage and more. The VIP Tallpass provides five days of admission to all festival events and unlimited lounge access. Patrons can also purchase individual movie tickets. With the festival’s new mobile app, produced by the same Continued on Page 59
VIP • WSU South Campus
Gary Plummer, Lyndon Wells, Sheree Utash, Michael O’Donnell, Ray Frederick
Trish Schmidt, Shelby Lowen, Jordyn Rice
WSU South Campus
Ribbon Cutting
Story & Photography by Amy Geiszler-Jones
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ichita State University and WSU Tech held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house tours September 18 at the new WSU South campus. Speakers were Gary Plummer, president/CEO, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce; James Clendenin, vice mayor and District 3 city councilman; Justin Rorabaugh, Shocker Studios director; Sheree Utash, WSU Tech president; and Rick Muma, WSU provost. The facility is located in the 3800 block of East Harry in the Harry Street Mall and replaces the WSU South campus in Derby. WSU South offers general education classes, professional programs, Shocker Studios classes, WSU Tech classes and virtual reality research. Shuttle service is provided between WSU’s main campus, and the facility also includes a WSU bookstore. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Aaron Winter, Karissa Hoffman, Susan Barrett, Elizabeth King
Sierra Brown, Wendy Veatch, Strap Nkoba, Teddy Farias
Tara Canfield-Weber, Susan Norton, Betty Smith-Campbell
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WuShock, Paul Blissett, Suzy Finn, Wendy Johnson
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VIP • Wichita Art Museum
Kyli Bailey, Evann McIntosh, Jessica Thompson, Rori Craig, Ilyana Smith
Randi Reinert, Emily Blaine, Martha Easton
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Katelyn Williams, Victoria Harris
Isaiah Gardner, Victoria Lemon
Jack Kane, Janelle Hanson
Tiffany Washington, Saniya Washington
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ocal performers highlighted Night at the Museum at the Wichita Art Museum on August 16. The entertainment started with a live performance from Regina Klenjoski Dance Company, followed by music from MariaElena Teubner, Party Patrol, Saturn Society and Love Letters To The Past. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Lorilee Thompson, Kenny Thompson, Sage Lawrence, Jordan Newton, Margalee Wright
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Regina Klenjoski, Brennon Madrid, Max Mayerle, Makayla Williams, Elleigh McClelland
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Night at the Museum
Hamid Bakhtiari, Ida Nasiri, Orkideh Nasiri, Mo Panahi
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he North wind will blow and we will have snow (maybe) and what will you do for a coat? You’ll want to get a new one because the selection is better than it’s been in a long time. Whether you want a cuddly teddy bear coat or a sleek trench that looks and feels like suede, you’ll find one and a myriad of styles in between. More good news: The colors and the rich textures will convince you that yes, indeed, you need a new coat. - Bonnie Bing Previous page: Ahhh, the look of suede with the comfort of stretch polyester that looks and feels like suede. This versatile coat in an elegant shade of camel is by Line, $195. Underneath, a sweater in rich rust by 360 Cashmere, of cashmere, $276. Black cropped mid-rise jeans by DL1961, $192. Animal print hair calf flats by Cole Haan, $170. All at Nouveau. Right: If you’re going for glamour, choose a wrap coat in a pale color. This sand color wool coat has just a tinge of pink, by Line, $650. It is worn over a knit long-sleeve top of viscose, $86, and gray jeans, $130, both by Repeat. Gray bootie by Coclico, $435. All at Nouveau. Next page: You’ll find people want to hug you when you wear this coat of moss green polyester “fur.” By Velvet, $280. Under it is an ivory cashmere top by Theory, $245. Earrings, $195. All at Nouveau.
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You’ll find people want to hug you when you wear this coat of moss green polyester “fur” by Velvet, $280. Under it is an ivory cashmere top by Theory, $245. Earrings, $195. All at Nouveau.
Gray is topping to color chart this fall. This reversible coat is dyed fox and reverses to shimmering gray polyester. Made in Switzerland, $1,395. It’s worn over a white sweater with silver details, by Les and Ugo, $189. All at GM Clotheshorse.
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Anne Krueger, Pat Thompson, Coleen Jennison, LewJene Schneider, Maryann Balbo
Jennifer Kerr, Matt Kerr, David Pfaff, Raelynn Pfaff
Vine Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
Tania Vitela, Adrian Sanders
Mike Katzenmeier, Jamie Katzenmeier
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n the rainy evening of September 7, Botanica hosted their annual fundraiser, Vine. One of the main draws of the event was a mouthwatering farm-to-table dinner, featuring gourmet sides and fantastic appetizers - all from local growers. Local wineries were also in attendance. As for the entertainment, Annie Up performed for the attendees to dance the night away. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Dave Gordon, Janet Gordon, Jim Foulston, Tammy Foulston
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Sarah Hebert, Claire Buchanan, Stephanie Nath, Lauren Davis
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VIP • Old Town
Nicole Zahner, Ashley Lynch, Randi Lynch
Amie Knisley, Nathan Knisley, Micah Cain, Matt Cain
Crawl for Cancer Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
Heath Winebaugh, Scott Smith
Mike Wright, Shawn Stuckey
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arge colorful crowds made their way through Old Town for the ninth annual Crawl for Cancer pub crawl on August 29. Started by a group friends wanting to have fun while raising money for a good cause, Crawl for Cancer is an organization driven to plan and host fundraising events that support life saving research and those affected by cancer. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Takowa Sanders, Brian Phillips, Cassie Anderson, Chris Vincent
Emma Dimmick, Rob Dimmick, Jared Bebb
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Mandy Johnson, Mike Sharpe, Carrie Sharpe
Joe Sanchez, Amanda Wulf, Rick Sroufe
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Crawl for Cancer
Rebecca Ukpong, Kristin Stang, Allison Sollo, Erin Reusser, Christan Henning, Erin Mason
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Daniel Lee Nevins Head Bartender Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge
ICT Drinks
Daniel Lee Nevins By Matt Riedl - Photography by Aaron Patton
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t’s hard to find a good bartender in Wichita, said Natalie Peters, co-owner of Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge downtown. It’s even harder to find one with experience making cocktails the way they were prepared a century ago. That’s why she’s excited to have Daniel Lee Nevins as her new head bartender for the new bar at 417 E. Douglas. “He’s the piece of the puzzle we needed,” she said. “We’re trying to bring real cocktails to Wichita.” Nevins comes to Vorshay’s from Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, where he curated nearly its entire cocktail menu – as well as tended bar at the underground speakeasy, Dockum. He plans on crafting a seasonal cocktail menu at the bar, but his specialty is making drinks on the fly, he said. “I take care of people at the bar, and I give them an experience,” Nevins said. “It’s more of an ‘ah’ moment when people say, ‘I can’t believe this guy just made me a drink of the cuff; he didn’t even know what he was doing and it was amazing.’” Nevins has worked in the restaurant business for 24 years – since he was a 14-year-old busboy, he said. Even when he was waiting tables, he would volunteer to help as a prep cook in the kitchen, he said. “I made sure I knew everything,” he said. He said that experience helps him create custom cocktails now – he knows “what flavor profiles work together.” “It gives me an advantage over certain bartenders, I believe,” he said. “I guess it is alchemy, in a way – like chemistry, just knowing that gin pairs well with certain floral notes, or you can also do very herbaceous notes.” Nevins will likely bring with him a “very strong regular following” from Siena and Dockum. He even became an ordained minister to be able to marry two of his regular customers, he said with a laugh. Nevins is also a standup comedian and a licensed massage therapist. He ran a massage-therapy business for eight years, he said. “Everything you put into your life, it’s going to come out in certain ways,” he said. “Being a presumptuous jack of all trades, it’s kind of what you have to do in this day and age to make it. It’s just about being passionate.” He said he sees going to a bar as an experience – “nobody goes just to drink alcohol, because you can get alcohol anywhere.” “The way I see it, I’m a bit of a distraction, … a distraction people seek out,” he said. “People want to watch me bartend just because it’s exciting watching me move stuff around, lighting things on fire, flipping bottles – it’s just a show. “Every time I go to work I dress to the nines and curl the ‘stache. It’s putting on a show for these people, and it’s absolutely an experience.” Want to taste his work? Vorshay’s, 417 E. Douglas, is open from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
VIP • Emprise Bank Atrium
LeeAnn Bennington, Craig Bennington, Lindsay White, Brad White, Sarah Marcy, James Marcy
Bobby Gandu, Trish Gandu, Jan Najera
Habitat for Humanity
Raise the Roof
Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
Dan Stockemer, Pat Risley
Chris Addington, Susan Addington
Billie Williams, Lavonta Williams
Justen Chrispens, Diana Chrispens
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aise the Roof, an annual fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, was held at the Emprise Bank Atrium in downtown Wichita on September 15. Attendees enjoyed savory specialty dishes prepared by Habitat homeowners, as well as cocktails and music. The night also included a silent and live auction to raise funds to build a Habitat for Humanity future home. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Dan Overholt, Sunny Overholt, Gracie Smith
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Lorrie Beck, Ann Fox, Carmen Trease, Rich Trease, Betty Herbert, Mark Herbert
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Raise the Roof
Mike Pool, Gary Patterson, Ann Patterson, Susan Pool
Jesus Sebastian Perez, Chi Dang
Carolynn Grimes, Jim Grimes
Claire Krizek, Daniel May
Pat Gearhart, Jackie Gearhart
Chris Howell, Brooke Howell, Bill Watson, Mary Watson
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VIP • Terradyne Country Club
Shane Howard, Milt Fowler, John Nickel, Earl Shellner
Carolyn Stephenson, Crista McKay, Amy Feather
Ken Landwehr
Make Good Choices Golf Tournament
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Shannon Beal, Julie Hower
Holly Anderson, Bill Anderson
John Firsching, Bill Keckler
he Ken Landwehr Make Good Choices Golf Tournament was held September 10 at Terradyne Country Club under pleasant, early fall weather conditions. Attracting 144 golfers, the event supports the Crime Commission’s Make Good Choices programs, including Youth Court and the Crime Stoppers Speak Up. After a shotgun start and a round of golf, participants enjoyed a lunch of burgers and brats from Hereford House. The annual event started in 2008 and will be back again next year. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Tre Cornwell, Jessie Cornwell, Josh Dodd
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Eddie Fahnestock, Bryce Schroeder, Mayor Jeff Longwell
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Make Good Choices Golf Tournament
Sharon Van Horn, Doug Metz
Mike Razook, Jeff Clark
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all is the perfect time to get fired up about outdoor living. “People who entertain into the fall with their outdoor living spaces want fire features,” said Sally Martin, the manager and buyer for Treescapes, The Outdoor Living Center in Andover. Fire features have been trending for some time now and there’s no sign that it’s going to let up. There are several different options when it comes to fire features, ranging from simple table top pieces, to inset fire features for various tables, to fire and water features on the pool, to fully customized built-in firepits and fire places to match or coordinate with the exterior façade on a client’s home. Most are fueled by propane or natural gas, others might be a fragrant wood burning design. All with the distinct ability to create a welcoming space where family and friends all want to hang out, Martin noted. Some customers opt for installing
By Amy Geiszler-Jones what are known as knee walls around firepits or patios, which at about 18 to 24 inches are about at the level of one’s knees. These short walls can define the space around the outdoor living area and offer additional seating to enjoy the warmth and comfort of a backyard firepit during this time of year, Martin said. Treescapes offers plenty of stylish choices for more traditional seating as well, such as chairs, gliders, love seats, high back sofas or even large sectionals all in a wide variety of materials, fabrics, colors and textures. Even patio heaters, another way to continue outdoor living into the fall, can include a fire element. These stylish features are available in gas, propane and even infrared electric units. One heater in the Treescapes showroom has a glass-enclosed vertical cylinder where the propane flame spirals to create a tornado look, explained employee Dory Hayes. Another popular design element
is water, and thanks to the innovation and creativity of it’s owner, Dave Martine, Treescapes has become known for it’s overthe-top pool designs featuring fire and water in one ultimate outdoor living space. Martine, who grew the business from a property maintenance business to an outdoor living and landscape retail center, to a premiere pool designing and building business, has designed numerous residential and commercial property pools, including the resort-like rooftop pool and outdoor lounge area at ReNew Wichita (formerly The Douglas) at 200 E. Douglas and the pool and outdoor lounge area at new River Vista apartment complex on McLean Boulevard overlooking the Arkansas River. One residential project, for example, included two grottoes with a lounging ledge, in-pool swim-up bar with water seating along the wall between the pool and the home’s outdoor kitchen and fountain features. Continued on Page 61
VIP • The Waterfront
Elizabeth Carro, Ashley Scheideman, Jill Engstrom, Lindsay Zimmerman, Lily Wu
Ellie Tolberd, Liz Tolberd, Jeff Tolberd
Kendra Scott Grand Opening
Story & Photography by Lisa-Marie A. Pulley
Jennifer Tarrant, Tenley Tarrant
Madi Adams, Tiffany Lapore
Heather Smart, Jessica Nitcher
Conolley August, Katherine Whitten
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ashion and accessories designer Kendra Scott, who was named Ernst & Young’s National Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, unveiled a Wichita boutique in The Waterfront on September 13. To celebrate the grand opening, 20 percent of sales were donated to Youth Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit organization that provides entrepreneurial and business education to high school students. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
Monica Castro, Shannon Clark
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ore than 6,000 guests attended Zoobilee on September 6, the Sedgwick County Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser. One of Wichita’s premier fundraising events, Zoobilee raises about $700,000 annually, which the zoo uses to feed its animals. Attendees had their fill of food and drinks from numerous local bars and restaurants. Zoobilee also featured silent and live auctions of hundreds of unique items and “adoptions” of zoo animals. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
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Specializing in outdoor spaces, Stan Stiverson started B&B Builders, named after his two twins whose names start with B, 18 years ago.
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fter a career in construction sales, Stan Stiverson knew he could deliver more solid customer service if he started his own company. So Stiverson started B&B Builders, named after his twins whose names start with B, 18 years ago, specializing in driveway and decorative concrete designs. That work helped pave the way for the business’ expansion into other backyard amenities. “We’re just not a concrete business anymore,” said Stiverson. With customers asking for more features for their outdoor spaces, B&B
Builders now also builds decks, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, sitting walls, outdoor fireplaces and more – “anything that customers would like so they can have a staycation” in their backyard, Stiverson said. “We’re not just selling patios, we’re selling a space for people to make memories.” The company’s unique niche, or bread and butter as Stiverson calls it, continues to be their work with concrete. Customers have several options other than dull gray slabs, from several choices of colored concrete to stamped concrete to simulate the look of slate, flagstone, Spanish tile, cobblestone and more. “We’ve gotten to where it looks so realistic. We pride ourselves on that detail work,” Stiverson said. “I have guys with unbelievable skills who are craftsmen at doing this.” Even a concrete border that looks like brick will add definition and distinction to a concrete slab. Decorative concrete has some benefits compared to other hard surfaces: It is often a lessexpensive option than the real surfaces the design simulates, and it can be stronger than regular concrete because of the surface hardeners and sealers used in the process. B&B Builders also offers a maintenance package on its stamped concrete, allowing customers to select either an annual or biennial plan for cleaning, minor repair work and resealing. “We call that insurance to keep it looking good,” Stiverson said. The company’s website (bnbbuilders. com) and its Facebook page (facebook.com/ stampitwichita) have several photo galleries that show a variety of B&B Builders’ past projects, serving as inspiration for potential customers. Stiverson likes to provide his customers with options to fit their budget, showing them plans at different price points, he said. “My favorite part is when the job is finished and you look at the visualization of the design and how it turned out for the customer. It’s amazing,” he said. At this time of year, Stiverson and his crew are often installing fireplaces or fire pits. Much of the stonework he does includes Kansas Flint Hills rock. For those customers who want to set their team affiliations in stone – with a stone bearing a professional or college team mascot – Stiverson will make sure it’s displayed prominently either in the fireplace or other stone features. As fall turns to winter, B&B Builders also offers another service: clearing snow from driveways, sidewalks and other concrete surfaces for commercial and residential customers. B&B Builders is located at 2411 W. 53rd St. N., where Stiverson’s wife, Ginee, helps run the business as the office manager. Appointments can be scheduled through the calendar function of the business’ website, bnbbuilders.com, or call 316-9453232.
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Susan Koslowsky, Delmar Klocke, Linda Nugent, Arlene Graber, Bob Nugent
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Tour Designers’ Digs to Support Symphony Gigs
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large crowd toured the College Hill home of Ken and Tena Stoppel for the Women’s Association of the Wichita Symphony’s annual Tour Designers’ Digs to Support Symphony Gigs. The September 7 event featured the Stoppel’s home, which was the original Symphony Showhouse. Guests enjoyed fine wine, a wide selection of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts, along with live jazz music. The annual tour of homes, which took place the following weekend, was a fundraiser in support of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. The five interiors designers featured were Mitzi Beach, Jan Bishop, Vicki Flores, Lizanne Guthrie and Jerry Olson. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
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NEW PILATES STUDIO TO HOLD A GRAND OPENING EVENT IN EAST WICHITA
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tudio 54 Pilates & More is opening a second location on the east side of Wichita. The studio will hold a grand opening event on Friday, November 2nd from 4:00 - 8:00pm with prizes, demonstrations, and refreshments. The new studio is located at 214 S. Rock Road, #105, between Kellogg Dr. and Douglas Ave., across from Towne East Mall. Studio 54 Pilates & More is a fully-equipped boutique Pilates studio that specializes in teaching Pilates to clients and has an internationally accredited Pilates program with a master trainer to teach students who want to become instructors. Owner Amie Ross left a successful career in hotel management to pursue her passion for helping others live a healthy and pain-free life.
“When I found Pilates, I was able to strengthen my body and improve my balance so that I could live and move pain free.”
In 2009, Ross embarked on a journey to become a Pilates instructor with the ultimate goal of opening her own studio. She has since become a Pilates master trainer and has earned numerous certifications. In 2014, she opened Studio 54 Pilates & More’s first location on the west side of Wichita. “I was a prisoner of my body until I found Pilates, and it gave me freedom,” said Ross. “I also lost 100 pounds and have kept it off. Now I am paying it forward, helping other people live pain-free and teaching people to become instructors.”
The mission of Studio 54 Pilates & More is to be a leading force for health improvement by providing “I was in a severe car top-quality Pilates wreck in 1997 that left me instruction, wellness in chronic pain for 10 years education, and fitness with permanent degenerative training to develop vitality frontal lobe brain damage and improve wellness of and taking high doses of mind and body through pain medication,” said Ross. movement.
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nter-Faith Ministries held its 67th annual Humanitarian Awards August 23 at the Holiday Inn East. This year the awards recognized a youth group, two individuals, a community organization and a business for their effort to help others. Balvihar, a Sunday school class at the Hindu Temple of Greater Wichita, won the Peace by Piece Award for getting involved in projects such as packing meals for the Kansas Food Bank’s backpack program, delivering furniture to international students at WSU, participating in various holiday drives and helping fundraising efforts for the Wichita Art Museum and impoverished schools in India. Joseph Shepard, former student body president at Wichita State who works for the Kansas Leadership Center, was honored with the Light of Faith Youth Award for rising above his own impoverished childhood and becoming an advocate for education, underrepresented populations and more. The Wichita Community Foundation won the Spirit of Faith Award for going beyond philanthropy and helping invigorate the Wichita community through various project funding. Stuart Ray, chief financial officer of Davis-Moore Auto Group, was recognized with the Leadership Through Faith Award for his active role in volunteering ranging from cooking meals at the Wichita Children’s Home to serving on various nonprofit boards. The Golden Rule Award went to Dondlinger Construction, a fourthgeneration employee-owned company that has helped shape much of Wichita’s footprint and has supported various philanthropy efforts. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
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During her teen years riding horses, Mindy East noticed the effects that weather had on animals – the rise and fall of the barometric pressure is a trigger for their change and disposition and behavior. This started a lifelong interest in weather that continued when she was hired as the Marketing Director for the nation’s leading extreme weather expert and Senior Vice President of AccuWeather, Mike Smith, whose speaking career she managed. While attending large-scale weather events across the country with him, she realized something: children either loved weather or were afraid of it. And so, the idea to write children’s books on weather was born. Drawing from her history with and love for animals, The Animals’ Weather Guide for Children was published in 2017 and The Animals’ Guide to Weather Around the World and Other Natural Wonders followed a year later. Both books use animal’s instinctive behaviors to educate and empower the young reader to know what to do in the event of any weather condition that might arise. Mindy’s goal is to teach kids personal responsibility, self-reliance and confidence.
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Throughout this period, a chance meeting on an elevator in LA with baseball legend Steve Sax led Mindy down yet another path, serving on the Board of Advisors for the Steve Sax Foundation and managing the speaking side of his career. From there, she started Baron Ridge Speakers Agency in 2015 where she now manages 16 professional keynote speakers from Wichita and across the country by handling all the scheduling and small details so that they may focus on delivering a dynamic presentation. Mindy East is a third generation Wichitan who attended North High School and Wichita State University. Mindy considers her dad, David Marteney, as her business mentor, and married Mark East last fall. The proud parent of three adult children, Mindy has four grandchildren with one more on the way late this fall, and hopes to travel to all the far-off destinations featured in her second book.
VIP • Crestview Country Club
Brittyn Hipp, Mary Short, Kaelyn Adolph, Hadley Kerschen, Hailey Kotrba
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Via Christi Charity Classic
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he 37th annual Via Christi Charity Classic took place at Crestview Country Club September 14. The tournament was presented by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and featured the business’ namesake, Freddy Simon, as the honorary chair. Dale Baalman also chaired the tournament. Funds raised during the tournament will support Via Christi’s acquisition of 3D mammography technology, a newer diagnostic tool that will improve early detection of breast cancer. John Foulston, a retired judge, was the special luncheon speaker, sharing his personal story of being a breast cancer survivor. Special volunteers included Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Bishop Carroll high school students who participate in the St. Gianna Health Academy and Via Christi’s Partners in Caring group. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
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Estate Planning FAQs
By Dan Peare & Hugh Gill, Hinkle Law Firm LLC This volume is the second installment of answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive when meeting with clients to design their estate plan or presenting to groups on the importance of estate planning. 3. Should a revocable trust be used in place of a Will? (What is the difference between a Will and a revocable trust?) A revocable trust is essentially a substitute for a Will, and distributes your property in the same manner. However, a revocable trust has the added advantage of avoiding probate, a process which is public, costly, and time-consuming. This is particularly beneficial if you own real estate in more than one state. If your trust owns all of your assets, you eliminate probate in each state where you own real estate. A revocable trust also provides for incapacity planning by avoiding the conservatorship process, which is established through the court. The conservatorship process is essentially probate for a living person and it comes with the same drawbacks, including being costly, open to the public, and time-consuming. However, a properly funded revocable trust will eliminate the need for a conservatorship because the trustee of the revocable trust can use the trust’s assets to provide for the trust’s maker and his family should he become incapacitated. However, a revocable trust requires more time and effort during your lifetime. With a trust, you must transfer legal ownership of substantially all assets to your trust while you are living. Some assets cannot be transferred to the trust, but instead should be “payable upon death” to the trust through a beneficiary designation. As you acquire additional assets, you must be careful to title assets in your trust’s name. 4. What other alternatives to a Will exist? One alternative that also avoids probate is to own property in joint tenancy with rights of survivorship. Property held in joint tenancy automatically passes to the surviving owner upon the death of the first owner. Downfalls to titling property in joint tenancy include the possibility of an immediate and taxable gift, a potential future income tax liability to the recipient because the property will not receive a step-up in income tax basis, and the ability of the recipient’s creditors, such as a divorcing spouse, to reach the asset and potentially force the sale of the property. Also, if an intended recipient dies before you, then probate will still be necessary, and you may inadvertently disinherit children of the predeceased recipient. Another alternative is to designate a beneficiary on each asset by beneficiary designation or “pay on death” document. This option has many of the risks identified with joint tenancy. In summary, there is no substitute for a revocable trust. Do you have other questions that haven't been answered by this FAQ article? Call the Estate Planning Group at Hinkle Law Firm LLC at 316.631.3131 to get the answers you need.
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he 14th annual Working Well Conference was held August 28 at the Hyatt Regency and attracted a crowd of about 150 people. The gathering aimed at learning how to create a culture of wellness to attract and retain talent. There were highly acclaimed national speakers, including Sunny Grosso, whose mission is to inspire others to live big by being true to themselves and following their purpose. Tamara Konrade, an inspirational speaker and consultant, spoke about increasing energy and engagement in personal and professional lives. Look for photos at www.vipwichitamag.com.
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VIP Profile Tallgrass Film Festival Continued from Page 17 company that created the Wichita River Festival app, patrons can watch movie trailers, create their own schedule that’s readily available and get push notifications about any updates. The must-do Melroy, Brand and Nick Pope, the festival’s programming director, made some recommendations about some must-do features: • The opening night gala on Wednesday, October 17, features the showing of “Bathtubs Over Broadway,” which follows Steve Young, a veteran comedy writer of “The David Letterman Show” as he uncovers recordings and rare film footage of what were known as industrial musicals. The musicals were full-fledged, big-budget, Broadway-style musicals about various U.S. brands and their products, from burgers to bathtubs. Actors such as Martin Short got their start in these productions. An after-party happens at The Lux. • The Ad Astra Award ceremony on Thursday, October 18, at the Orpheum Theatre will honor actress Pam Grier, who will participate in a conversation onstage about her work with Kevin Wilmott, the University of Kansas professor who has several major screenwriting credits, including this year’s Spike Lee-directed “BlacKkKlansman.” Two of the movies in which Grier starred will be screened that night: “Jackie Brown” at the Orpheum Theatre, and then “Coffy” at Roxy’s, which Grier herself will introduce. • The Centerpiece Gala on Friday, October 19, features the U.S. premiere of “This is Love,” the story of Wichitan Rudy Love and the impact he made in music both with his sibling group and with headliner funk musicians. Rudy Love and the Love Family will perform during the after-party. • On Saturday, October 20, the winner of the DOXX award, which recognizes women directors, will be shown at the Scottish Rite Theatre. “A Thousand Girls Like Me” is a powerful movie about a young woman exposing the corrupt practices of the Afghani justice system regarding sexual assault. Director Sahra Mani will travel from Afghanistan to attend the showing. • Closing night Sunday, October 21, features “White Tide: The Legend of Culebra,” which Pope said is one of his festival favorites this year. Pope describes it as “a fast and wild story about a Florida resident who hears of an urban legend regarding $2 million worth of cocaine buried somewhere in the Caribbean.” After his livelihood takes a dive in the 2008 financial crisis, the character believes the treasure is the solution to his problems. • Among Pope’s other not-to-miss suggestions: “Daughters of the Sexual Revolution: The Untold Story of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” about the cheerleaders’ rise to cultural icons in the ‘70s and ‘80s that won’t require an interest in football or sports; “Bitter Melon,” a spirited dark comedy about a dysfunctional Filipino family that must face its demons over the Christmas holiday; and “Rodents of an Unusual Size,”an offbeat and unexpectedly humorous environmental documentary about nutria, giant swamp rats that have devastated the Louisiana coast for decades. For a complete schedule and details about the Tallgrass Film Festival, visit tallgrassfilm.org.
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Design Q&A with Sharon Nelson Before
Dear Sharon,
I’m hoping you can help us update our master bedroom and bathroom. Our house was built when the Old World look was everywhere and the bathroom and bedroom have gold paint, gold tiles, gold carpet, and gold marble countertops. How can we change the look without having to tear out the bathroom? Thank you, No More Gold! What a fun project! After seeing this beautiful home, I knew we could change the look with paint and furnishings. The look these days is more interesting because we are mixing cool and warm tones and all the different metals. The existing gold tile in the bathroom was accented with small silver tiles and touches of gray, which made our job so much easier. This was our jumping off point!
Before
By eliminating the draperies, changing the paint color to a beautiful warm gray and accenting with silver and blue accessories we were able to change the feeling in the bathroom. My favorite part was removing the undersized art and adding paintings that fit the space in the right colors. The bedroom received textured carpet in a warm cream and the walls are the same gray used in the bathroom. Our plan to use cool and warm tones came together with the fabrics for the bedding, new swivel chairs, and artwork. The new look is clean, modern and timeless, but most importantly beautiful and livable!
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VIP Professional Treescapes Continued from Page 41 Martine’s own backyard pool was featured as a master design in a 2013 issue of “Pool & Spa News,” the trade industry’s leading magazine. The article highlighted Martine’s design that combines a saltwater pool with the natural elements of a wooded backdrop and four semi-truck loads of Kansas limestone he used to create several waterfall features and, of course, fire. A swimming pool that features a jump rock rather than a diving board sits on The Outdoor Living Center’s grounds, which recently grew to 6 acres with the recent acquisition of an adjacent plot. After-hours access to the pool is one of the perks enjoyed by the staff. For customers who are considering a pool for the next summer season, fall and winter are a great time to start the planning process, especially if you would like to be in and swimming by the time the cold weather breaks, Martin said. “This is a great time to look at designs and put together financing,” Martin said. On a recent morning, Martine visited with two customers, discussing various ideas and product selections in the business’ design center, where customers can choose among sample tiles, colors, lighting, specialty features and liners for the pool and view hundreds of pictures of Martine’s prior designs. The business uses 3D software to bring the plans to life, helping the customers visualize their space. Martine customizes the plans, basing the design on how the space is to be used and enjoyed. He can even incorporate fire features into the pool, Martin noted. “Creating ultimate outdoor living and entertaining spaces is Dave’s specialty, and “over-the-top” is his signature style” said Martin. A former designer, Martin herself has a creative eye in helping people come up with stylish outdoor spaces. She believes that the outdoor living space is a continuation of the indoor living space and should be a seamless transition. One tip she offered is to go with neutral colors for outdoor furniture and opt for adding pops of color through rugs, pillows and wall décor, especially if your outdoor space is prominently displayed outside your living room window, that way your home’s indoor décor isn’t competing for a visitor’s attention. “We don’t just design great outdoor living spaces here, we create and build lifestyles” Martin said Martin also pointed out a few other items on display at Treescapes that can enhance one’s outdoor living experience. The retailer recently started carrying a line of shade awnings that feature remote controls, automatic wind sensors and LED lights on the extending arms; the awnings can provide shade during the day and lighting in the evening. Treescapes also sells tonally correct Music of the Spheres wind chimes that will add an auditory ambiance to the space. Outdoor art decor items include frameless UV rated canvas prints, outdoor nonwax remote control candles and some unique metal pieces created from recycled oil drums by a Haitian entrepreneurial venture. Treescapes also offers products for do-it-yourself landscapers, ranging from trees, shrubs and other plants and stone. With cooler temperatures, early fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, Martin said. Treescapes-The Outdoor Living Center and BigWave Pools at 1202 N. Andover Road in Andover is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. MondaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Its website at treescapeit.com features several photos of its design work.
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#WichitaFlag The Wichita flag has fans of all ages. Some of those fans are mighty in pride even though they are miniature in size. Here’s a salute to our mini flag fans and the smiles they always bring to everyone around them. Follow @WichitaFlag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, then post your own flag photos using #WichitaFlag. The @WichitaFlag accounts are managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Jojo and Lolo are both 2 years old. Picture submitted on Instagram from their mom @hilarylouvar, who says, “These two are going to do big stuff in this city someday.”
These two mini flag fans are making some music in front of their favorite mural. Picture from @WichitaBandInstrument on Instagram.
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Jada and Julia made a splash in Destin, Florida with their Wichita flag sticker. This picture is from the Facebook account of Jenny Long Photography.
Marleigh ended the summer with a picture taken at Klausemeyer Farm and Pumpkin Patch. Picture by Chelse Cachero, shared on Facebook by Stephanie Salazar.
Henry took his Wichita flag luggage tag overseas this summer to Split, Croatia. Picture submitted on Instagram by @cams316.
Ilana stopped to smell the flowers while wearing her Wichita flag pin. Picture submitted on Instagram by @mrsjigglyfly.
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