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IT’S STRANGE when you yearn to return to another time and place, realizing the past is not the way you tend to see it, and most likely not the way things occurred. On a recent late spring day I caught myself immersed with mixed emotions, mostly nostalgia, walking along the curvy brick wall that surrounds St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral on Mulberry St. David Bowie lived in Manhattan at 285 Lafayette Street from 1999 on. The back of his building faces that churchyard. I wondered, when Bowie sipped his morning tea, was this the view contemplated out his window? Maybe, or it’s just my imagination. Or maybe Bowie thought about the Venerable Pierre Toussaint, a devout religious Haitian once buried in St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral cemetery, who’s a current candidate for canonization. That’s when the Catholic Church declares that a person who has died is worthy of becoming a saint. Possible connections? Early one winter morning in 1990, in a crow’s nest seat facing Mulberry St., the graveyard visible from the top floors located in the Puck Building, I watched Toussaint’s body being exhumed. The Catholic Church started the disinterment on November 1st, “All Saints Day.” The purpose was to verify Toussaint’s remains before proceeding with the sainthood process. Pierre Toussaint was brought to New York City as a slave and eventually gained his freedom. He took the name Toussaint to honor Toussaint L’Ouverture, the leader of the slave revolution who liberated Haiti from the French. Toussaint is French, meaning “all saints.” All Saints was also the name of Bowie’s instrumental compilation released in 2001. I played that record for five days straight after 9/11. The album also includes an obscure song he wrote called All Saints. Cherry picking? You decide. In July 1895, Nikola Tesla was investigating and performing experiments with x-rays and a radio-controlled boat located in his 46 E. Houston St. laboratory, less than a city block away from where Bowie lived. In another strange twist, Bowie’s stunning portrayal of Nikola Tesla in the 2006 film The Prestige, shows how his creative endeavors keep intersecting with the lives of his memorable neighbors. I worked for the New York Press during the 1990s as their founding art director in the Puck Building, a distinctive Romanesque revival landmark on the Houston and Lafayette St. corner. The Puck Building is awash in publishing and print history. Standing above the building’s entrance, the troublemaking gold cherub, “Puck” still greets you. The New York Press offices were on the ninth floor. The offices’ previous tenants, Vanity Fair’s E. Graydon Carter and WNYC’s Studio 360 host Kurt Andersen, co-founded and produced Spy magazine in the same space. My publisher Russ Smith had Carter’s old office, the floor’s prime location
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with impressive city views. Looking west on Houston St., the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White’s elegant Cable Building sat nestled on the horizon. Carter greeted us with a kind gesture when we arrived: he left an excellent bottle of champagne. The “soon-to-be-lost” view from that room is one you never forget. This sweeping panorama included many other iconic residences and unusual sights: one could see Jeff Koons’ old studio on the corner of Broadway and Houston St. Koons’ Balloon Dog was in the making. And that’s where, “I spoke into his eyes” briefly during an April Fool’s Day reception for Bowie’s 21 Publishing venture and Modern Painters Magazine. The Koons studio event was an art occasion Warhol would’ve adored. I’ll never forget the courteous and gracious handshake I received from a man wearing a stunning brown suit. Also, you could see Sonic Youth’s apartment across Layfayette St. and watch shoppers enter Keith Haring’s Pop Shop, next to an auto repair garage and a taxi-filled gas station. Those two buildings are gone, a sleek glass
and steel designed complex is currently under construction, and that stunning Puck view, will disappear forever. The Puck Building has undergone transitions too, now a jewel of Kushner Properties, it’s crowned with ultraluxury rooftop penthouses. A short walk down Jersey St., which runs parallel to the Puck, was The Magic
and I wonder if they only knew. Maybe not. The alley is eerily similar and feels like The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust album cover. I hope I’m not alone in my veneration for David Bowie’s sainthood as I take the opportunity to reflect, “just for one day.” > A version of this story first appeared on Splicetoday.com
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The Moonshot was the latest salvo in a war on cancer that began when American troops were still on the ground in Viet Nam. Although Congress authorized the National Cancer Institute as part of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal in 1937, and later incorporated the agency into the National Institutes of Health, both the military language of the “war on cancer” and its rise as a matter of serious political concern originated in the Nixon Administration. In his 1971 State of the Union Address, President Richard Nixon declared, “The time has come in America when the same kind of concentrated effort that split the atom and took man to the moon should be turned toward conquering this dread disease. Let us make a total national commitment to achieve this goal.” What followed was the National Cancer Act of 1971, a law that both reorganized
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endeavor as a nonprofit venture. The venture is being directed by Gregory C. Simon, the former executive director of the Moonshot Task Force, who previously served as Vice President Al Gore’s Chief Domestic Policy Advisor and as a senior vice president at Pfizer, the pharmaceutical conglomerate. Of note, Simon is also a cancer survivor himself—having successfully defeated a diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. In a phone interview, Simon outlined the two underlying goals of the Initiative: to foster a sense of urgency behind the war on cancer and to generate more effective strategies for the fight. “We are not a funding organization,” explained Simon. “Our focus is on being a catalyst for change.” Simon sees the environment now as fundamentally different from what Nixon faced in 1971. “As Vice President Biden says,” he observed, “When President Nixon declared war on cancer, he had no weapons. He had no army of researchers trained in oncology. He had no winning strategy.” But forty-six years later, many aspects of the effort are being conducted using the same antiquated methods that had been state-of-the-art in the early 1970s. “We still do things by hand in an automated world,” Simon explained. “If any other business operated the way [the anti-cancer effort does], they wouldn’t be competitive in the market.” The core of the Biden Cancer Initiative’s mission is facilitating modernization and collaboration in both research and the delivery of care. One crucial aspect of this effort is the free exchange of data. “To get funding, researchers [often have to] keep their data behind proprietary walls,” lamented Simon. “The raw data can be locked up behind a wall for a year.” From the perspective of patient welfare, those barriers to exchanging information make no sense. Similarly, access to clinical trials is often illogically limited by demographic and geographic factors. Large swaths of the country, both rural areas and some urban centers, are what Simon calls the equivalent of “food deserts” for medical research. Simon foresees a world where patients receive care where they live, rather than having to travel great distances to enroll in drug trials. He also anticipates improved access to information, so patients can more easily make educated choices about treatment alternatives, and measures that will make medications more affordable. Earlier this year, at the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland, Vice President Biden made an even more hopeful prediction: “I see the day when those younger people of you in this room, when you take your children and grandchildren later for their school physical, that they will—at the time they get their vaccination against measles and mumps, they’ll be vaccinated against certain types of cancer.” It is only fair to note that Vice President Biden’s approach to confronting cancer has been met with tempered criticism in some circles. Cancer researcher Vinay Prasad of Oregon Health and Science University, co-author Ending Medical Reversal: Improving Outcomes, Saving Lives, wrote in the Washington Post that the best way to cure cancer is to fund science across the board, rather than targeting cancer specifically. He explained that “a serious moonshot would require funding science broadly, consistently and in steadily increasing amounts. This money would go to
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How Dear Evan Hansen Has Gone Beyond the Stage to Impact Teen Suicide, Bullying, Mental Illness and Social Media
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how the show needed to offer supportive outlets for people who were experiencing similar problems. “From very early on, I didn’t feel that it was right to put on a performance of this show without some resource in the program that said, ‘Here’s where you can call to talk about it some more,’” she recalls. The DEH team began very carefully and strategically gathering the right not-forprofit partners: Child Mind Institute, The Trevor Project, JED, Crisis Text Line and Born This Way Foundation. Working with such organizations organically brought them much needed attention, simultaneously promoting the show and its important messages. Mindich says that the foundations’ work with them has spread “in a very natural way that feels a lot like the show itself.”
Beyond the performance
Though DEH is unique to all other musicals in its effective messages, its awareness-raising is accomplished through methodology that exceeds most any to come before it. The cast participates in traditional talkbacks
“People see their friends and family in these characters,” says Koplewicz. “They are seeing the truth, and they are open to spreading the message and changing their attitudes.”
wall. After all, Dear Evan Hansen doesn’t end when the curtain drops, nor does the show simply reach beyond the stage to its audience; an integral aspect of this production has always been its outreach, which producer Stacey Mindich admits has far exceeded the DEH team’s expectations.
Laying the Foundation
Ben Platt plays the title character in the show about an isolated, lonely teenager who unintentionally becomes a social media sensation and a representation of the compassion that is lacking in most high school students. DEH centers on themes of teen suicide, bullying, mental illness and social media, amongst others, which led Mindich to consider
In May, Child Mind Institute, whose goal is to “transform the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders,” presented Mindich and DEH book writer Steven Levenson with the Visionary Award at their annual Change Maker Awards. CMI President Howard S. Koplewicz has received a tremendous amount of positive feedback from patients and clinicians about DEH’s impact on lifting the stigmas surrounding mental health disorders. “We cannot discount the power that this show has to make people feel a part of something,” Koplewicz says. “When I see a conversation between Evan and his mother play out, and it feels so real, and I hear a mother in the row behind me sniffle and wipe away tears, I know I have been in the presence of something fundamental. That is the first step towards a broad conversation and consensus about child and adolescent mental health.” The Trevor Project, which provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, and the JED Foundation, which promotes mental health and approaches for preventing suicide, also presented DEH with distinguished awards this year, due to its far-reaching lessons and outreach.
occasionally, though Mindich points out that they mostly hold them for organizations supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as the cast is always drained after performing. She also notes that people often want to leave the theatre “and be alone with their thoughts, or talk to someone about their thoughts.” Talkbacks are not crucial to the poignancy of DEH. Schools flock to the Music Box Theatre, so much so that DEH’s team didn’t have to set out to work with them; the content spoke for itself. In the coming year, entire schools will be attending performances, and many of them plan days completely dedicated to the show, featuring programs before and after they have taken in the piece. Karen Devlin, a high school English teacher on Long Island, says that DEH “was the catalyst for some great class discussions about the social pressures teenagers face, mental illness, the hyper connectivity of social media, loneliness, parenting…” The discussions in her classes weren’t limited to the students who had actually seen the show. “All of my students had a lot to say about these issues. It has created an incredible opportunity to have really important conversations. Plus, it cautions students about the danger of judging others WESTONMAGAZINEGROUP.COM
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and it encourages compassion.” Changing lives To understand how DEH is The extensive study guide reaching people on a very visceral, at DearEvanHansen.com provides profound level, one must not look in-depth interviews with the further than Rye’s Daniel Pellegrini, cast and creative team, as well as whose mother has dubbed him questions and activities that allow the “real-life Evan Hansen.” Laura students to critically think through Pellegrini remembers a lifereading, writing, performing and changing day earlier this year when artistic expression. It also places 11-year-old Daniel, who has been emphasis on social media and its diagnosed as ADHD (Attention effect on communication and selfDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder)/ perception. Professionals, such as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Aliza Weinberger, the Audience brought her his phone and simply Development Assistant at Mashable, said, “Does this help?” before weigh in on the topics covered, walking away. On that phone? simultaneously prompting students “Waving Through a Window.” “You to reflect on themselves. Weinberger have to speak ‘Daniel’ sometimes,” writes: “The Internet is a complex she says of her son’s occasionally place. Terrible things can happen literal and scriptive mode of there, like bullying, no privacy, and speaking. “When he gave me the miscommunication. You can waste phone I knew that was his way of so much time scrolling through saying I was supposed to interpret other people’s Instagram photos or the words, because this was him swiping through Snapchat stories and trying to say the words to me, imagining their lives are better than that this is how he feels when he yours. But the Internet is also pretty is trying to talk to his own friends amazing.” Students are directed to DANIEL PELLEGRINI WAS ASKED BY THE PRESIDENT OF and they shut him out, so it’s like consider their online selves: Is the THE BEN PLATT FAN CLUB RECENTLY TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIDEO he’s not even there. This song is so persona you project through social GIFT THEY WERE MAKING FOR BEN FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. IT IS A empowering for him.” media the real you? Why or why not? NUMBER OF HIS FANS HOLDING UP LYRICS TO “YOU WILL BE FOUND” AND THE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH HE GAVE AT THE TONY’S. The song meant so much to Do you behave differently on different THIS WAS THE LINE DANIEL WAS ASSIGNED, SO HE CREATED Daniel that he decided to sing it at forms of social media? THE POSTER AND SENT IT IN. his school talent show – in front of Additionally, the guide inspires teenagers to be “seen” through their art, “As early as a couple of years ago we started the very bullies who had been teasing him. their words and their voices, in similar seeing photos on Instagram and Twitter of “When I was being bullied, that song felt like fashion to the show itself. Mike Faist, the graduates with their caps decorated to say the person singing it was almost like me, like actor who plays suicidal teenager Connor, [“Waving Through a Window” lyrics] ‘Step the song was made for me,” he says. “When I realized that some of the people that bullied told Interview magazine, “the biggest thing out into the sun.” The artwork in the Music Box Theatre is also me were [at the talent show], I felt a little bit between all of the young characters is that they don’t want people to see them, because a product of DEH’s initiative to help teenagers awkward.” Daniel remembers the big day well. if we allow ourselves to be seen, actually find their voices. In 2016, Mindich started a “I was like, ‘What are they doing out there?’ seen, and allow [ourselves] to be vulnerable, program called Art2Art with the not-for-profit But then I started treating them like any other then we lose the game. Teens don’t want to let organization ArtsConnection, in which groups audience, how I usually do, and then I did people know how they are actually feeling. of fifty New York City public high school great. They congratulated me afterwards!” Mindich got word of Daniel’s story and That’s… where everyone feels marginalized students are invited to attend DEH, and then create original works of art to express their invited him and his parents to take in DEH, and displaced a little bit.” YouTube has made it clear that schools are responses to the music visually. The art extends followed by a meeting with the cast. “It was helping students to be seen and to find their all the way to the DEH casts’ dressing rooms, interesting for us to watch him watching the voices – just check out any number of videos as well as to Mindich’s office. Many of the show, because it was like he was looking at of concerts and graduations featuring Pasek teenagers have never seen a Broadway show, himself,” says Laura. “He couldn’t take his and Paul’s score. Mindich remembers that nor do some of them even have art programs at eyes off of Ben the whole time.” Daniel and early on, teachers and principals were calling their schools. Mindich recalls the talkback with Laura saw a lot of Daniel in Ben’s Tony Awardregularly to get permission to use the music the first group of students that participated in winning performance, including many of because they felt that “You Will Be Found” the program. “It was really powerful to hear his mannerisms, his lack of eye contact, and was an especially important song of hope and them say, ‘you’ve made me feel less alone,’ and his over-talking. “I think Daniel has become much more aware of the people around him perfect for endings and beginnings at schools. then to hear them tell their own stories.” 64
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and the differences between people, which disorder. This is an incredibly important extends beyond the world of mental health is interesting because he’s usually in another takeaway for parents who throw up their is what makes DEH so authentic. “The real world,” Laura says, reflecting on how Daniel hands, who can’t get their children to listen, connection I found in being a parent is just has changed because of DEH. “It has definitely who want them to get better but instead how important the dialogue is, and how you given him more confidence.” see ambivalence and opposition. Finding should talk to your kids and be there for Daniel agrees that he has changed through yourself—helping yourself—amid the them.” When Mindich finds herself standing listening to the DEH songs. “It really helped me tumult and mixed messages of adolescence in the back of the Music Box Theatre, she with that time in my life, and made me feel a is hard for even the most well adjusted teen. is often told secrets and stories from other little more comfortable and a little less upset and It is a real challenge for those who struggle parents. “Their stories make me feel a lot ‘trapped in the dark.’” However, DEH has not with unseen problems like anxiety or better about myself, because I realize that we convinced Daniel that he should be a performer depression.” DEH succinctly demonstrates can’t always be there talking to our kids, but when he grows up; he holds steadfast to his the different layers of this challenge, and even just being in the same room every once dream of following in his father’s footsteps as a Child Mind Institute’s patients continue to in a while and being there for them is actually police officer. “I’d be helping the world around respond favorably. really helpful. There’s this little club that me and protecting people, forms of strangers in and I don’t want people to the theatre every night “Finding yourself—helping yourself—amid the tumult and who walk out talking be picked on or messed with; police officers can mixed messages of adolescence is hard for even the most well about these things!” stop that.” DEH has better The ideas in the show adjusted teen. It is a real challenge for those who struggle are certainly universal, equipped Daniel with the tools he needs to deal and Koplewicz points with unseen problems like anxiety or depression.” with bullies in the future. to two specific messages He says he would stay calm and that are changing the way people would fight back, if necessary. “I think. “On the outside, young think I would feel stronger too.” people are aware that they The Pellegrini family’s reflection are struggling, that they want on DEH is not uncommon. connection, and that they want “People see their friends and to reach out for help if other family in these characters,” says people are there to meet them,” Koplewicz. “They are seeing he says of the first point. “The the truth, and they are open other message is about parents. to spreading the message and Over and over I am struck by changing their attitudes.” the plain truth of this lyric: ‘Does Mindich says that the show has anybody have a map?’ Telling received more than thousands of the stories of whole families, letters, emails and Tweets from letting people relate to people “people who share very bare, true with different challenges than MIKE FAIST AND BEN PLATT PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY stories about themselves, or their they have, is vital and central to kids or their brothers, or how this busting stigma and improving show helped them accept who they are.” She Starting a dialogue openness and access to care.” notes that much of the correspondence quotes Young adults are not the only people For L au r a Pe l l e g r i n i , t h e s h ow Platt’s Tony Award acceptance speech, in which experiencing the far-reaching hands of DEH. compounded much of what she already he said: “The things that make you strange Adults with and without their own children knew about Daniel’s challenges with make you powerful.” “It was a potent way of are relating to all of the characters in the show. communication, but it also reminded “I think the four young people we’re her of how important it is to be able and making people feel better,” says Mindich fondly. Child Mind Institute’s patients have presented with in this show have similar, willing to listen to her children. “I tell all experienced tremendous change after very adult problems, even though they’re parents now that they need to really listen having experienced DEH. Koplewicz points 17 and 18,” says Will Roland, who plays to their kids and hear what they’re saying,” to its relatability in that Evan’s journey is not Evan’s friend Jared. “That is a very she says of what she has taken away from classically heroic. “[Evan] ends the play in a important takeaway, because the adults DEH. “They’re trying to tell you something. place of apprehension and confusion, shame in the show share 30-years-older versions Daniel was trying to tell me something, and balanced with hope,” he says. “It doesn’t of the same problems, an inability to Ben gave him the words.” get more relatable for the millions of teens communicate, a feeling of not being seen --just like him who are ‘tapping on the glass,’ by those around them, and a feeling of not Iris Wiener is an entertainment writer and particularly those who are struggling to find being accepted.” theatre critic. Visit her at IrisWiener.com or Mindich notes the fact that the show on Twitter @Iris_Wiener themselves while coping with an anxiety
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remember mah jong through a haze of memory and my mother’s Benson & Hedges cigarette smoke. The mysterious ivory tiles, abundant in number and exotic in design took center stage on a card table in our living room, set on long, sleek wooden racks with surplus tiles stacked in rows and others spilling into the table’s center. Four ladies perched around the table, while one ethereal “floater” flitted around them, positioned behind any player she wished to observe. As the ladies played they talked and laughed, filling ashtrays with lipstick-stained cigarette butts, munching on Planter’s Peanuts and M&Ms, which were offered in candy dishes set on nearby side tables. These ladies who visited for mah jong were not part of my mother’s usual crowd, which was made up of immigrant Polish Jews who lapsed from English to Yiddish to Polish in one sentence, who were always with their husbands. These ladies were American. They went out on this night without their men and enjoyed the company of women, risqué enough even to gamble, albeit for pennies. Politely, they said hello to me, but they really just wanted to play the game, not waste time with my sister or me. We were dismissed, unable to watch our customary shows on the living room TV, and sent to bed where we listened to the cracking of the tiles, the excited tones of the voices of the players, and the most mysterious of all, their incantations, one bam, two crack, three dot, east, west, dragon, and finally, victory, mah jong!. The ladies were bold, going out at night and leaving their own husbands and children, crossing occidental world barriers by playing an Oriental game.
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of skill, played by four people who compete against each other to create a very specific combination of tiles to make a “hand.” To win once, one can be lucky, but to win consistently over time, one must be quick, clever and adept enough to change strategy as fast as the ever-changing play demands. A player wins by picking and discarding the tiles to create a sequence of patterns specifically matched to one of 52 hands. It’s not for the faint of heart. The alluring game has captivated players for centuries. The tiles are artful and elegant. When mixed and organized for play they have a distinctive and inviting clatter. But the most important reason why the game is so popular is simply because it is so much fun. The game is a very social, engendering interaction and cooperation amongst the players around the table, who support each other and take pleasure (mostly) in each other’s victories. It is not unusual to find people who have been in games together for decades. Mah Jong is played with 144 small, colorfully etched domino-like tiles of different suits called Bams, Cracks and Dots and special tiles called Winds, Dragons, Flowers and Jokers. There are two versions of the game, the original Chinese version, and the American version, popularized in the United States over the last hundred years, it’s heyday in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Suddenly, the game is back in vogue. This year, over 400,000 scorecards were sold by the National Mah Jongg League, an 80-year-old non-profit organization located in Manhattan, which has been at the fulcrum of the game since the l930’s when it was organized by a group of women to provide a playing structure with rules and standard practices. The scorecards are the Bible of the game, and identify the sanctioned hands one can play to make a mah jong. Every year, hands are created anew by experts at the League, a detailed and TOP: WOMEN PLAYING MAH JONGG IN THE CATSKILLS, C. 1960 COLLECTION OF HARVEY ABRAMS. BOTTOM, L-R: VINTAGE MAH JONGG TILES. COURTESY THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE — A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST. SCORE CARD FOR MAH JONGG, C. 1923. COURTESY THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE — A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST
storied process. Rumor has it that new hands are created by mah jong masters with more than 500 years of collective experience playing the game. While it is impossible to accurately estimate the number of people playing mah jong today, one can get a sense of the trend by looking at the number of official scorecards sold. The president of the League, Larry Unger, said, “The number of players is definitely tending up.” He estimates somewhere between 500,000 and 750,000 people are playing the game, many of them women. Although its origins are shrouded in mystery, Mah Jong is thought to have started in China, probably in the mid 1800’s. It was a favorite pastime in major Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Beijing. It spread to other Asian nations, and is still enormously popular in China, as well as Taiwan, Japan and Korea. Unlike the American version, the Chinese version of the game attracts more men than women. According to Unger, there are over 100 million players of Chinese Mah Jong. “The game was actually outlawed under the Communist rule of Mao Zedong because it took too much time away from work, and because gambling, an intrinsic part of the game, was also thought to be a capitalist pleasure,” said Unger. Mah Jong was brought to America by Joseph Babcock, a businessman who lived in China in the 1920’s who became obsessed with the game. He was convinced it would be a hit in America. At first, he imported the beautifully carved ivory and bamboo sets from China by boat but then brought the game to American manufacturers like Abercrombie and Fitch, Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley who began large scale production to make the game inexpensively. The American Mah Jong craze was born. The game was broadly embraced by Jewish women, who considered it sophisticated as well as social. Gambling proceeds, though meager, were often donated to charity in accordance with the Jewish belief in Tsedakah, or charitable giving. The game was wildly popular in its early decades, played in cities where there were large concentrations of Jewish residents, like New York, Boston, and Chicago. By the l950’s, it was a cultural phenomenon, and was played for years at Catskill Mountain summer resorts and
bungalow colonies where Jewish families vacationed in droves. The game fell from the spotlight in the decades that followed. Bridge became more popular, and growing numbers of women took their places in the work force with less time for social pursuits and leisure. However, there was always a substantial core of women who loved the game and kept the tradition of play alive. In the new millennium, the appeal of Mah Jong broadened from its original roots. The game is still associated with Jewish women of leisure, but now is popular with aging baby boomers and people in retirement communities of all religions. Said Unger, “There is no faster way to make friends than to get into a mah jong game in a new community. People look for a game online or find a sign in a community center and they are off to the races.” Tournament play is now a growing phenomenon. Aficionados eagerly board specialty cruises or fly to Las Vegas for days filled with competitive Mah Jong play. Rules are strict, and play is fast, often with hundreds of players in large rooms gathered around square tables for hours on end. There is a growing enthusiasm amongst the younger generations who often have their interest rooted in remembrances of their mothers playing while they were children. Now, young mothers are playing mah jong while their children have play dates alongside them. There is a growth in intergenerational games as well. Sue Neville, 71, is retired and lives in Steamboat Springs, CO. She learned the game when she was 63. “I taught the game to my five grandchildren, ages 11-19, who play into the
wee hours of the night when they come visit.” She laughed. “They learned a lot faster than I did.” Neville’s oldest grandchild, who attends college in Boston, plays mah jong with a group of fellow students, all of whom learned the game from their mothers and grandmothers. Ilana Blumen, 18, of Marlboro, New Jersey, BELOW: LEISURE-CLASS LADIES PLAYING A FLOATING GAME OF MAH JONGG, 1924. COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS DIVISION.
learned to play at her aunt’s house on a summer weekend, and immediately caught the fever. Like many mah jong players, Ilana loves games. She quickly nicknamed her new passion, “The Game of Regrets,” when she understood the heart throb of a failed strategy and the splitsecond decision-making required to stay alive in the game as it progressed. Andrea Pass, of Fair Lawn, NJ has been playing with the same group for thirty years. “We call ourselves “The Very Friendly Tuesday Night Group,” she said, with undeniable pride. The group has shared life events like weddings, bar mitzvahs, illnesses and deaths. “At every major event, we even take a group picture with our mah jong cards.” Pamela Wadler, 41, of Hudson, New York was taught to play by her mother and her aunt. “When I was growing up, if there were more than three women in a room, they would play mah jong, and if they needed a fourth, they would invite me to join.” Wadler said her aunt had a beautiful old mah jong set. “She died recently, and I miss her. I hope to get her mah jong set to keep her close to me.” --Bonnie Adler is a freelance writer and reporter living in Westport, CT.
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must have been pretty cool to have the Blues Project play in your high school gym, as the band for your junior prom. Then again, you might have been a bit jaded. After all, you’d already been to concerts in your school auditorium. You know, to hear the Animals and Beau Brummels. You didn’t really think anything of it, at the time. Nor did you think much of subsequent concerts at your high school, by groups like the Doors, Cream, Yardbirds,
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Half a century later, you finally have proof. In July – to celebrate the 50th reunion of the Staples High School Class of 1967, and a “Summer of Rock” that included a Westport Historical Society exhibit and a performance by Staples Class of ’71 grads who were inspired by those concerts to have musical careers of their own – the Westport Cinema Initiative hosted a screening of “The School That Rocked!” There, in Town Hall, a sold-out crowd reveled in a 30-minute documentary that told the remarkable, true and nonhallucinatory tale of how some of the biggest names in rock history came to perform at one suburban high school. And after the film, the person who helped mastermind it all sat right there on stage, adding color and insights about that stillastonishing time. Dick Sandhaus was that man. In the spring of 1965, though, he was just a teenager. He was the newly elected president of Staples High’s incoming junior class, and he had a problem. He’d promised a free junior prom. Now he had to deliver. The 15-year-old was a huge rock ‘n’ roll fan. Suddenly, he had an inspiration: He’d put on a concert. Sandhaus’ good friend Paul Gambaccini – “the only teenager in America with a subscription to Billboard Magazine,” Sandhaus recalled – was on board. As the new president of the Staples Student Organization, he had access to cash for a contract deposit. That fall, they presented the idea to the new principal, Jim Calkins. He was enthusiastic, but advised them to seek Board of Education approval. Petrified – and wearing a jacket and tie – Sandhaus asked. They offered $750 as down payment. He and Gambaccini headed to Sandhaus’ father’s office in New York. Cold calling talent agencies, they said they represented Staples High School. They omitted the tiny detail that they were not administrators or teachers, just 11th graders who had never booked a band. 86
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“Laugh Laugh” was #1. Contrary to some fears, there was no riot. The capacity crowd of 1,200 shrieked and yelled as if the Beau Brummels were the Beatles. Empowered by their success, Sandhaus and Gambaccini booked Eric Burdon’s Animals. Later that spring, the Blues Project – Al Kooper’s band – did indeed play that free junior prom. “I talked them into playing four 45-minute sets,” Sandhaus said 50 years later. “They still hate me for that.” Gambaccini graduated. But Sandhaus continued producing shows. His greatest coup was the Yardbirds. Two weeks before the show, Eric Clapton left the band. The agent assured Sandhaus that the guitarist’s replacement was also great. He was right: 18-year-old Jimmy Page could indeed play. With time to kill after the show, Sandhaus invited the group to his house for a bit of food. Page asked for scotch. He got it. Sandhaus’ luck continued. He booked the Rascals. The day they came to town, “Groovin” topped the charts. That fall Sandhaus went off to Amherst College. But he continued to book more
Staples concerts. He brought in Sly and the Family Stone and the Doors (Jim Morrison wore his trademark leather pants). Even Eric Clapton made it onto the Staples stage. In the spring of 1968 he performed with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce in the first of the super-groups, Cream. No band charged more than $2,500. The worst thing that happened was a couple of broken seats. By the end of the 1960s, bands were playing colleges and arenas. Then came Woodstock, and big bucks for big shows. No high school – not even Staples – could afford a rock concert. A special era was over. It lived on, of course, in the memories of everyone who had been to those shows. And even in one Westporter who had not. Fred Cantor was a member of Staples’ Class of 1971. He never attended a concert. (“They were on school nights. My parents didn’t let me go,” was his excuse.) But he is a huge
THERE, IN TOWN HALL, A SOLD-OUT CROWD REVELED IN A 30-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY THAT TOLD THE REMARKABLE, TRUE AND NON-HALLUCINATORY TALE OF HOW SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN ROCK HISTORY CAME TO PERFORM AT ONE SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL.
rock ‘n’ roll fan, with a particular passion for the Remains. Guitarist/vocalist Barry Tashian and keyboardist Bill Briggs grew up in Westport. The Remains opened for the Beatles on their 1966 tour. They appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, and some critics believed they’d be the next great rock ‘n’ roll band. Though they broke up shortly thereafter, they’re still cult heroes. Cantor chronicled their story by producing both an off-Broadway play (“All Good Things”) and documentary film (“America’s Lost Band”). Of course, The Remains also played one of those legendary Staples concerts. Cantor made amends for missing all those shows by producing the “School That Rocked!” documentary. Interspersing interviews and photos with background material on America’s mid-60s musical, political and social scenes, it offers proof to decades of doubters that all those concerts
really did happen. It’s currently on the film show circuit, wowing viewers far from Westport. Cantor also co-curated the concurrent Westport Historical Society exhibit that included vintage photos, actual ticket stubs, and a stack of 45s that played on an actual record player. In July, following the Westport Cinema Initiative screening, Sandhaus and Cantor sat for a talkback. They amplified one of the most intriguing nuggets from the film: the story of how a young Steve Tallerico’s band, The Chain Reaction, opened for several of the Staples acts. Later, Tallerico change his name to Steve Tyler. And years after that, Aerosmith’s vocalist spoke about how important those high school shows were to his own career. His speech now plays in an endless loop at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. The Westport Cinema Initiative audience WESTONMAGAZINEGROUP.COM
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– many of whom were in town for the Class of ’67 reunion – asked questions and shared memories. One of the best came from Randy Ringer. “I ran against you for class president,” he told Sandhaus. “Boy, am I glad I lost!” Sandhaus no longer promotes rock concerts. (He did, however, have a career producing laser shows.) Gambaccini stayed in the music business. For decades, he’s been one of England’s most noted radio and television “presenters,” and a well-known author. Back in the day, Sandhaus and Gambaccini entertained thousands of young Westporters. They also inspired at least three to make a career in music. A few hours after the “The School That Rocked!” showing, Westport’s Levitt Pavilion rocked to the sounds of the Reunion Band. The group – made up of eight Staples Class of ’71 grads – included Charlie Karp, who left school at 16 to play with Buddy Miles, and also backed Jimi Hendrix; Brian Keane, an Emmy-winning producer who worked with the likes of Van Morrison, Elvis Costello and the Chieftains; and Mike Mugrage, who toured with Orleans. The Class of ’71 did not have a free prom. The Blues Project did not play there. Then again, they didn’t play anyone else’s prom. Staples High School’s Class of 1967’s still remains the greatest junior prom ever. --Dan Woog is a Westport-based writer and blogger. As a junior high student, he attended all those famous Staples High School concerts.
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NO ONE BELIEVES US WHEN WE TELL THEM THE DOORS, YARDBIRDS, ANIMALS, RASCALS, AND OTHER TOP BANDS OF THE ‘60S AND ‘70S PERFORMED AT STAPLES HIGH SCHOOL, AND LOCAL VENUES. THEY LOOK AT US AS THOUGH WE ARE INSANE, ON DRUGS, OR FANTASTIC LIARS! WESTPORTERS RECOUNT THE HISTORY OF THEIR ROCK EXPERIENCES AND PUBLISH PROOF OF THAT MAGICAL TIME WHEN WE WERE SWEPT INTO THE GOLDEN AGE OF ELECTRIC MUSIC, WHEN CONCERTS WERE CALLED ‘HAPPENINGS,’ ENCORES WERE UNLIMITED, AND SHOW TICKETS WERE $3.50 OR LESS. – Mark Smollin, Author Ebook available at smollin.com/staples/ rockbook Copyright © 2014 Mark Smollin John Densmore Cover Photograph by Lynn R Dick 1967
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→ Ilona, 31, inside in the Frank Lloyd Wright– Vivi, 19, the Pengyuan Equestrian Club, anshares exclusive inspired home she with her ← Ilona at home with her daughter, club devoted to a sport that has shipping-magnate husband and two Michelle, 4, Moscow, 2012. Ilona’s aristocratic associations children, Moscow, 2012. among sweater was produced for her China’s elite, Beijing, 2014. in a custom color by her friend Andrey Artyomov, whose Walk of Shame fashion line is popular among the wives of oligarchs. ← Ilona at home with her daughter,
→ Maya, 6, at Pradar: The Grand International Equestrian Club, Moscow, 2012. Founded in 2000 in a Czarist-era building in central Moscow, the club caters to a new Russian elite eager to emulate aristocratic British customs.
→ Vivi, 19, inside the Pengyuan Equestrian Club, an exclusive club devoted to a sport that has aristocratic associations among China’s elite, Beijing, 2014.
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Felix Komarov Fifteen years ago, a lot of people were invited to the opening ceremony of my Rolls-Royce dealership in Moscow. They even invited the Queen of England, and they asked me if I could provide a Rolls-Royce for her to arrive in. I answered, “I can give as many Rolls-Royces as she would like.” But I wasn’t doing it for England, I was doing it for Russia. My only desire is for Russia to have not just a Rolls-Royce dealership, but everything all other countries in the world have. Not everybody will drive a Rolls-Royce. But the existence of Rolls-Royces here is a way of creating a Russian dream—something for people to work toward. That’s important. It’s not a secret that a lot of wealthy people are very, very unhappy. Money never guarantees happiness. Some people here in Russia get everything too early, and only in the end do they find out that they lost a lot along the way. That’s the price of material success. There is a model of life that I have come up with. It’s like a pyramid. When we’re born, we’re at the bottom of the pyramid. It’s like a square made of sand, like a playground full of small children playing with each other. We’re all very friendly toward each other. But then life takes us up, and the pyramid’s getting more and more narrow. The higher up you get, the more prepared you should be that at the very top you might end up on your own, because there isn’t a lot of space. Still, people here are focused on material success much more these days. They think it is your path to a happier future. When I opened my dealership, people wanted to buy a Rolls-Royce for three reasons. The first: it was prestigious. The second: it was prestigious. The third reason was the same—it was prestigious. Time had to pass before people realized that it’s only a car. You can’t buy prestige just by buying a Rolls-Royce. We haven’t got old money in Russia like you do in America. When I was growing up, there weren’t really any particularly rich people in the Soviet Union, because everybody had to be equal. Then perestroika started with Gorbachev coming to power. Everybody started actively participating in various types of business here. I wasn’t an exception. In addition to opening my car dealership, I also began collecting art. The Russian writer Dostoyevsky once said, “Beauty will save the world.” I am not Dostoyevsky, and I don’t think beauty will save the world, but it will definitely help a lot. I have about four thousand paintings in my collection, many of them by Russian artists.
Twenty years ago I found myself in the United States, and I opened an art gallery in Manhattan. I wasn’t trying to dictate taste. But it just so happens that I became that person for some Russian people. There is a stereotype of new money and new Russians in the nineties. They were all wearing these really bright jackets and thick gold chains and had bad taste. People with new money don’t have the background to understand what good taste is about. They need help. I thought it was really unfair that all those people, who are so successful but just haven’t been born into money, don’t have that understanding. They need to be introduced to it. It’s very important to explain to them that you can enrich yourself through sculpture or paintings, through art. It’s a very important part of your life and the life of your children as well. Russians are the same as Americans, but when it comes to appreciating art, they’re still a work in progress. Russians now do want to be like people with old money. They buy big collections of art, and they open museums. But everybody is starting from square one here. They try, but because they don’t have the knowledge, they don’t always get it right. You can buy a castle but not status. That takes time. There are a lot of Russians who try to jump ahead—to give birth to a child in one month. Those people are not just greedy for money. They want status, and they want it now. When people are working toward that, and they make it their aim, sooner or later it’s going to happen. Art and culture will follow. Aristocracy is not about money. It’s about nobility. There is a lot of talk now about the need to help the poor—and, of course, that’s very important. But what do we do with people who have money, who are already successful? They need to be helped as well. They don’t have the knowledge about what a good car is or what a good watch is. They need to be taught the world of culture, the world of art, because all of them are helpless about it. So I help the rich.
→ Felix Komarov, 64, at home in Moscow, 2012. Komarov, a prominent businessman, opened the first RollsRoyce dealership in Moscow as well as a Russian art gallery in New York. In addition to a significant private art collection, including more than seven thousand frog-themed works, he also owns a large number of live albino frogs.
→ An art patron with a Céline bag at an opening at the Triumph Gallery near Moscow’s Red Square, 2012. Dmitry Khankin, co-owner of the gallery, says that at one of his openings, “you’ll see twenty-five crocodile Birkin bags.”
Alexander Dobrovinsky I’m a divorce attorney. I’d say roughly $300 billion in assets have been involved in divorce cases I have settled. I am very well known. To date I have not lost a single case. If the desired result was dividing everything half and half, you wouldn’t be sitting here talking to me, my dear. Anybody can divide money half and half. My task is to make a 5 percent to 95 percent split. Today many of my clients are between forty-five and fifty-five years old. These are the people who made a fortune of between, say, $600 million and $30 billion after perestroika, after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The lifestyle is to have a Rolls-Royce and a nice house on Rublyovka Road, which is where you have to be. You must have the apartment in Moscow and the house in the country. A house in Italy or in France. A plane. A wife and two kids. Two mistresses. Bank account in Switzerland. And I would say a small collection of something— paintings or jewelry or watches. Watches are very popular here. The average client was married before perestroika. The couple grew up together, got rich together, and then all of a sudden a lot of the men look around and say, “Well, OK, I will leave her a small fortune, and she has to be very glad about that. And I can permit myself to leave with this young body with long legs.” I know one guy who, every two years, marries a twentyone-year-old girl. He’s on his seventh marriage,
and always the same-age lady. By twenty-three, she’s out. I think the erection is a very important thing in this country. The biggest divorce case that I had was the couple who had to split $34 billion. The liquidation of the company was $30 billion, the collection of paintings was $1.5 billion, and the rest was cash and different assets, like houses. I represented the gentleman. This guy’s company and his factories happened to be in Russia, but he’d built his fortune offshore. It was so well done that even the courts in Cyprus and England were incapable of finding out whether the money belonged to him (though everyone knew it did). The lady wanted $17 billion for herself. I asked her, “What are you going to do with that amount of money?” She said, “I want to prove to my ex-husband that I am capable of doing something.” We were in courts all around the world for four years. Finally she received $200,000. At the beginning I had proposed to her $600 million, and in the end, she received $200,000. What to do?
→ Von and Enes at Shop & Bar Denis Simachev, Moscow, 2012. The trendy establishment draws a fashion and media crowd with an atmosphere that alludes ironically to Soviet-era Russia.
→ Models in “peasant chic” on the runway at Anastasia Romantsova’s A La Russe show in Moscow, 2012. “With the revolution, we lost our roots and have a pain deep inside,” Romantsova says. “Right now, we want to show the whole world that Russia has culture and traditions.”
← Noted divorce lawyer Alexander Dobrovinsky, 58, with rugs from his large collection of Soviet-era propaganda, Moscow, 2012. “I started to collect it for nothing,” he says. “Ten years later, it had become very fashionable to collect our past. The last time that lawyers valued the collection, it was worth something like $350 million.”
← Elizabeth, 15, one of twelve girls to be presented at Tatler’s Debutante Ball, before the ball at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Moscow, 2012. The girls were chosen for the pedigree of their parents, all members of Russia’s commercial, artistic, and political elite.
← Debutantes with partners from the Bolshoi Ballet at the Tatler ball, held at the Palace of Unions, Moscow, 2014. During the nineteenth century, the aristocracy held balls in the same hall. Today’s ball is an exercise in brand promotion, with sponsorships from Chanel and Maserati.
→ Bodyguards assigned to protect debutantes while they are wearing Chanel jewelry at the Tatler ball, Moscow, 2014.
Ksenia Solovieva I am editor in chief of Tatler Russia, and this debutante ball is Tatler Russia’s major event. We hold it in the Palace of Unions, built in 1755 as a private residence. In the nineteenth century, many balls were held here and mentioned in novels and in Pushkin’s poems. Many of the best Russian families lived outside of Moscow then, but to introduce their daughters to high society—and to find them the right husbands—they came to Moscow for the social season. After the revolution, the Palace of Unions was confiscated and belonged to the state, and for seventy years there was no proper ball in Russia. The country was completely destroyed in this regard. Balls were forgotten. We are trying to restore this tradition but in a very contemporary way. Of course, it’s the twenty-first century now, and I’m not marrying the girls off. Our goal is to let them live for one day in a fairytale, to have an adventure wearing couture gowns, and having hair and makeup done, and having the diamonds and the bodyguard and the Maserati limo that chauffeurs them from the Ritz. All the big fashion couture houses work with us. Chanel sponsors the event in terms of the fine jewels and makeup. They’ve been with us for four years, probably because we have great media coverage. We have many different designers for the girls’ dresses: Dior and Valentino and Giorgio Armani. For them, it’s a chance to be represented in Russia and also to find new clientele.
How do we choose the debutantes? The question is difficult to answer. It’s a cocktail of different ingredients, and money is not the major one, as you would probably think. The first ingredient is the family, the dynasty. Unfortunately, there is no pure aristocracy in Russia anymore, because many of them left and live in France or England. So we are talking not about aristocracy, but about big families. These are girls with, let’s say, blue blood or with a silver spoon in the mouth. The ball is very exclusive. It’s always a mix of money and business and media and sportsmen. For the first time, we have Julius Baer, the very important private bank from Switzerland, sponsoring the ball. For them the Tatler ball is the shortest link to potential clients and a crucial opportunity. They can sit and chat with the parents of the debutantes. I mean, for the parents, their main capital is their daughters, their children, of course. But they also have some money, which they would probably like to be served in the Swiss bank. For the girls, being in the ball is a way to try what it feels like to be spotted, to be in the public eye. If the girls want to launch their own careers, probably there is no better chance. But they are also just normal girls, contemporary girls. Tomorrow they will put on their modern jackets and boots, and they will go out to a nightclub, but today it’s their adventure. It’s their day.
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leanor belonged to that class of New Yorker whose bloodlines were traced in the manner of racehorses: she was Phipps (sire) out of Deering (dam), by Livingston (sire’s dam) and Porter (dam’s dam). Born in 1938, during the Depression, to parents who had held on to their money, she was never allowed to buy anything showy or fashionable. It had to be good and it might be costly, but not obviously so to someone outside the walls of New York’s Four Hundred families. She went to Brearley because the women in her father’s family had gone there and because Brearley girls wore shapeless, navy, hand-me-down, Catholic-school uniforms and brown oxfords. Eleanor’s upbringing had been conducted by a martinet mother and a succession of brisk English nannies who drilled her daily on grammar, hygiene, deportment, and dress. In truth, she wasn’t so much raised up as subjugated, yoked to a set of rules and rituals that rivaled Leviticus for their specificity, rigor, piety, and triviality. On the subject of manners, Mrs. Phipps swore by Emily Post’s diktat that the Chief Virtue of Children was Obedience. No young human being, any more than a young dog, has the least claim to attractiveness unless it is trained to manners and obedience. The child that whines, interrupts, fusses, fidgets, and does nothing that it is told to do, has not the least power of attraction for any one. . . . When possible, a child should be taken away the instant it becomes disobedient. It soon learns that it cannot “stay with mother” unless it is well-behaved. This means that it learns self-control in babyhood. When, years later, at Vassar, Eleanor read Mrs. Post’s 1922 monumental Etiquette in a sociology class, she saw the “it” as the key to her upbringing. She wrote her term paper on obedience, “Portrait of the Debutante as a Young Dog.” Her professor gave her an A. His only comment was: “So, Miss Phipps, what do you think it would have been for you, as one raised under authoritarian principles, in WWII? Hitler Youth? White Rose? Kinder, Küche, Kirche?” Eleanor showed her roommate. “The creep is flirting and insulting me at the same time,” she said. 106
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Mrs. Phipps, had she known, would have bridled at the “authoritarian” epithet the professor had so slickly applied to Eleanor’s upbringing. She was no narrow dogmatist, doing unto Eleanor as had been done unto her. She never struck Eleanor or locked her in a closet or made her stand in the corner. Her childrearing regimen was up-to-the-minute and scientific, based on the soundest principles of “child development.” An early and avid subscriber to Parenting magazine, she was a votary of the psychologist J. B. Watson and kept his book Psychological Care of Infant and Child by her bedside. She took to heart his nostrums against hugging and kissing and often quoted to Eleanor his most famous axiom: “Mother love is a dangerous instrument that can wreck a child’s chance for future happiness.” Everything she did was for Eleanor’s own good. Deference to males, no matter their age, was an article of faith in the Phipps household, and by the time she was twelve, Eleanor, with no show of temper, would lose regularly at tennis to boys who weren’t nearly as good as she was. With similar equanimity, she would never argue with a boy or, worse, correct him, no matter how thick he was. At most she’d allow herself a “Do you think so,” then clear her throat. Mrs. Phipps took the hard line against female intelligence, thinking it suspect in a woman, unpardonable in a girl. Vulgarity was the besetting sin, the mark of the ill-bred, covering a range of behaviors extending well beyond conspicuous consumption to reading French novels, confusing a fish fork with a dessert fork, nodding off at the opera, using “lay” instead of “lie,” and wearing white shoes after Labor Day. Adolescence offered no escape for Eleanor from the maternal dragnet except in furtive play. Pre-Kinsey, she didn’t have a name for it; she only knew she wasn’t to do it. “No decent person does it,” Mrs. Phipps told her. “Only perverts.” Eleanor’s response, by now second nature, was to slip into silence, which passed for submission, and take long baths. Her mother always blamed Vassar for Eleanor’s marriage to Rupert, and certainly it contributed to her general “Bolshiness,” as her mother called it. In truth, the path was laid down when she was sixteen in a setting Mrs. Phipps would have thought, if not entirely wholesome, then safe enough.
Eleanor was spending the night at the home of a Brearley class- She’d never heard anyone’s mother use a swearword, and she had mate, Clarissa Van Vliet. Clarissa’s parents, despite impeccable believed that if one ever slipped out, a thing almost unimaginable, antecedents, were by Mrs. Phipps’s lights “Bohemian.” They lived the woman would be filled with chagrin, falling over herself to on the Upper West Side, not the Upper East. Their living room apologize. Not this mother. Mrs. Van Vliet laughed and called to bookshelves held books and not the maid to sweep it up. The next antique Chinese export pottery. day, Eleanor went to Scribner’s and Their three children, ages eleven to bought Women in Love. She stayed MRS. PHIPPS TOOK THE HARD LINE sixteen, regularly ate dinner with up all night reading it. When she’d AGAINST FEMALE INTELLIGENCE, their parents. They socialized with finished, she told her mother she THINKING IT SUSPECT IN A WOMAN, Jews and homosexuals. was going to go to Vassar. Years later, UNPARDONABLE IN A GIRL. That evening at dinner, Mrs. Van Eleanor would think of that dinner at Vliet directed her conversation the Van Vliets’ as her Emma-Bovarytoward Clarissa and her guest, telling on-the-road-to-Damascus moment. them about “a terrific book” she was rereading, D. H. Lawrence’s Eleanor’s first act of open rebellion was to vote for John F. Women in Love. “It’s as good as I remember—I first read it when Kennedy in 1960. No one in the family, not since McKinley, had I was at Vassar, English 225, I think,” she said. “The professor was voted for a Democrat. Her second was to marry Rupert Falkes, a advanced.” Her husband looked up from his plate, amused. “Very penniless Englishman. advanced, even for Vassar. Isn’t it what we called in my day a ‘dirty’ --book?” he asked. “Well, of course it is,” Mrs. Van Vliet said. “How SUSAN RIEGER is a graduate of Columbia Law School. She has are young women supposed to learn anything?” As she said this, worked as a residential college dean at Yale and an associate provost she knocked her water glass to the floor, where it shattered into at Columbia. She has taught law to undergraduates at both schools scores of tiny, spiky shards. “Oh, shit,” Mrs. Van Vliet said. The and written frequently about the law for newspapers and magazines, hair on the back of Eleanor’s neck stood up. She’d found the whole and is the author of The Divorce Papers. She lives in New York City conversation exhilarating, but this last outburst was thrilling. with her husband.
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wheels! I quickly drove to my Mercedes dealership and brought back some Michelins and Dunlop radials. On Colonial Day my wife and I helped our son get started and then strolled among the other storefronts to check out the competition. The bookbinding shop was an impressive operation run by young Kingsley Knopf, a direct descendant of Alfred A. Knopf. Floor-toceiling shelves showcased books from the Poor Richard’s Almanac Best Seller List, and the book he was binding was “Treason For Dummies,” by Benedict Arnold. The little girl who was the dressmaker, from the Hilfiger family, had
a collection of dresses worthy of the Red Carpet at the Tony Awards. The boy playing the tavern keeper (last name: Heineken) kept the beer flowing. This was my favorite booth. (I hope the student at the printer’s shop wasn’t making fake IDs for his classmates.) At the end of the day we left the gymnasium to the sounds of “Yankee Doodle” playing on a fife and drum and a youthful “town crier” ringing a bell and calling out, “Last call for Heineken!” On our way to our car we passed a farming demonstration behind the school, and the horse pulling the plow was rumored to have come in third in last year’s Belmont Stakes. I took home three souvenirs: a small 13-star colonial flag, a tub of butter I churned myself and a mild hangover. All in all, Colonial Day is a highlight of the school year and a time-honored tradition. It’s the culmination of many weeks of hard work and big spending, and a wonderful way to make history and credit cards come alive. --J.C. Duffy is a cartoonist and writer whose cartoons appear regularly in The New Yorker and other magazines. His books include collections of his syndicated newspaper comic strip, “The Fusco Brothers.”
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with bitters, almond syrup, ginger syrup, honey, like MIT geniuses enthralled in a cocktail lab. A great spot for a private gathering! Now, imagine that right in the elegant lobby of your hotel is one of Manhattan’s finest French restaurants: Triomphe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fare is exquisite, served with flair and flourish by a lovely staff. Triomphe is so intimate; it’s like having your own private French chef. Whether you come to The Iroquois for a weekend stay, a cocktail at Lantern’s Keep or dinner at Triomphe, or make it your new pied à terre, you’ll love the unique combination of ease and elegance. iroquoisny.com 49 W. 44 St. 212.840.3080 triumphhotels.com
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Glamping, aka upscale camping, is popular in Montana, Colorado and California. A New York City hotel is probably the last place you’d imagine having a one-on-one with nature. 1 Hotel Central Park has brought the great outdoors indoors. Imagine the greenery and woods of Central Park extended to 58th and 6th. The hotel is wrapped with ivy; over 16,000 pots form a lush verdant exterior. 1 Hotel Central Park is an awakening of the senses: enter and breathe in the musk of the forest, the decor a tactile wonder of woods and stone. At check-in guests receive a Field report introducing local discoveries and happenings to celebrate daylife in NYC. The fresh fruit farm stand bins add that greenmarket touch and right off the lobby is Jams, a block-long restaurant under the helm of farm-to-table chef, Jonathan Waxman. You will love Jams’ casual vibe, a light filled, glass paneled, greenhouse style eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are hotels that boast about their green initiatives, but make no mistake, 1 Hotel Central Park has brought environmental mindfulness and design to a whole new level with living moss growing
in halls and doorways, and a most restful sleep on hemp blend-filled mattresses and organic bedding. The glass shower is part of the room, like an outdoor shower, with a curtain to draw for those uncomfortable going au natural on W 58th St. There’s even a 5 minute egg timer in the shower, an eco-reminder that water should not be taken for granted. Cardboard recycling boxes are present in each room; there’s even a yoga mat in the closet. On the second floor: fitness central in the Field House, a
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Gaze down upon serene rustic sculptures from the suspended walkway of Melt Cafe, then turn sideways to see their silhouette look like the Singapore cityscape projected on the wall behind them. Look upwards, and the hotel’s interior atrium, open to the topmost floor, spreads like an exquisite fan. True to the varied and harmonious cultures in Singapore, the Mandarin offers a range of dining in-house. Cherry Garden is an elegant Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine with a modern twist; Morton’s
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steakhouse and bar offers premier American steaks and drinks in a tree-top setting; TeppanYa offers contemporary Japanese cusine with awesome city views; Dolce Vita serves Italian fare overlooking the pool, and Melt Cafe offers an expansive international buffet. Executive floor guests can enjoy the premium Oriental Club lounge, with all day light dining, complimentary beverages, and private meeting rooms that can be booked for two hour sessions. The Bay @ 5 is an oasis in the city. Located on the 5th floor, the Bay encompasses pool, bar, tropical foliage, cabanas, and exercise pavilion, all with the spectacular cityscape as backdrop. The juxtaposition is breathtaking. A complimentary sunscreen bar is offered during the day for those choosing to sunbathe in the equatorial heat. mandarinoriental.com
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Cross a causeway linking the hustle and bustle of the city center of Singapore to Sentosa Island, and you arrive at a beautiful beachfront destination with water views, gardens, swimming pools and terraced dining. Shangri-la Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa is ideal for a family getaway in South East Asia. The multi-story kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club, with supervised activities all day and evening for children ages 5 to 12, and play areas for toddlers below 5 accompanied by a parent or guardian, is a hub of activity. Sea sports, nature programs, flying trapeze, supervised swimming, gymnasium and playground keep the kids entertained, while adults visit Chi Spa, lounge in their beachside cabana, or enjoy the offerings of the Bubble Bar. Shangri-la Rasa Sentosa is also ideal for those holding regional business meetings. Banquet and conference facilities are plentiful and state of the art, with the added benefit of top notch service and all the recreational amenities the resort has to offer. Dining options include a thrice daily international buffet, Asian cuisine at 8 Noodles, waterfront snacks at Siloso Beach Bar, and
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Italian fare at Trapizza. Rooms and suites come in a variety of sizes and configurations, all with sea or garden views. Also standard are iPod/iPhone dock, DVD player, coffee machine, terry robe and beach-perfect flip flops. Universal Studios, Marine Life Park, and Sentosa Station with the Tiger Sky Tower offering panoramic views that can stretch as far as Indonesia, are all nearby. On the south coast of Sentosa, Palawan Beach is lined with food stalls and bars, and has a suspension bridge to another small offshore island. 101 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore shangri-la.com TOP OF THE GIANT TREE-HOUSE SLIDE
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room, and the Chihuly Lounge, a delightful spot for cocktails, specialty coffees and afternoon tea under a magnificent Dale Chihuly glass chandelier. The Ritz-Carlton Club, an exclusive experience within this distinguished hotel, offers expedited check-in, complimentary clothes pressing, a club lounge serving five daily offerings (breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and desserts ,
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The spicy lentil curried crab (crab is the specialty of Sri Lanka and one of their major exports) and the rich lobster spaghetti were memorable dishes. A Watalappan is the most popular traditional dessert of Sri Lanka. It’s a rich yet light custard with caramelized syrup similar to a Spanish style flan, but uses freshly prepared coconut milk instead of dairy. A ricotta cheesecake jar is also on the menu, and not to be missed. At breakfast, local favorites are homemade curd (local yogurt) topped with treacle (caramelized sap from coconut palm trees), and
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Egg Hoppers with dal and curries. With only 28 rooms in the hotel, the friendly and dedicated staff soon took to calling us by name. Mr. + first name and Misses, always with a big smile. A small argument one afternoon with my beau led me to wander out to dinner on the main terrace barefoot. In a long floral Josie Natori silk gown and dangling pearl necklace. Because the villa felt like home, and I was in Sri Lanka. Minus shoes yet all dressed up, we drank Gin Taneh’s with local cinnamon bitters (gin, bitters, tonic) out on the terrace. We sipped Arrack sodas (local coconut brandy) another evening, upstairs, sitting by the open windows gazing out over Galle Fort, a town that has been claimed by at least three different colonial powers: first the Portuguese, then the Dutch, and then the Brits. Visit a tea plantation. Visit nearby beaches like Unawatuna. Try an ayurvedic healing spa therapy. Go on a wet market, spice market and cooking excursion. “If we didn’t have coconuts, we would not know how to cook in Sri Lanka” -Chef All Sri Lankan curries start with coconut oil, instead of ghee, used in Indian curries. Red rice instead of white rice, whole grain and known to have the highest nutritional content of any rice variety. The coconut milk is all made by hand, in the hotel’s kitchen, and also in every home. Sri Lankan cooking also favors spices like turmeric and cinnamon, and beetroot is a staple. It’s a very healthy diet. Good for skin, hair and overall health. aman.com/resorts/amangalla Visit our instagram page to see our culinary excursion, and more photos from the hotel. @westonmagazines
n ideal resort for a family-friendly vacation, the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort is just outside of the city center, providing a serene oasis amidst a wild, hectic, and exuberant city. Staying on the riverside is one of the best ways to avoid the congestion for which Bangkok, like many South East Asian countries, has become synonymous. Here, on the banks of the grand Chao Phraya River, many of Bangkok’s most famous temples, palaces, and markets are only a quick and easy ferry or tuk tuk ride away. In the hotel’s central courtyard, overlooking the river, is a large swimming pool. It’s child-friendly for swimmers, and with a swim up bar with a safe view for parents. The swim up bar offers a wide range of fruity beverages, all with fresh ingredients. No artificial or pre-mixed syrups found here. Try a Salty Dog: grapefruit juice and vodka, lined in rock salt. Or a passionfruit or mango frozen margarita, along with beer buckets. Just make sure to keep one eye open. The kids are quick to make friends in the pool. And soon everyone is having a great time! Bedrooms are plush. Large bathrooms have doors that actually close (these days the trend seems to be translucent or no doors at all.) Big bathtubs, sweet smelling toiletries, and all the amenities and standard of service you expect from a 5-star hotel. A highlight of the Anantara Resorts experience is the array of cultural activities and excursions that differ by location, which allow you to engage with the local culture and community of your destination. At Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, consider the Spice Spoons markets and culinary adventure, or take a dinner cruise on an antique wooden junk down the Chao Phraya River.
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While I’ve visited Bangkok many times before, this visit was even more food-centric. Below I will tell you about a magical river cruise, and a fascinating food-centric excursion suitable for even the most avid and curious chefs. The Spice Spoons Bangkok Riverside was educational, and delicious. And to top off our Thai culinary W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM
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exploration, we proceeded to dinner at Gaggan, by renowned chef Gaggan Anand, who you may have seen on Netflix’s “Chef ’s Table,” or in the #1 slot on the Pellegrino “50 Best Restaurants in Asia” list. Not to miss a beat, our last stop was at Iron Fairies, a cozy lounge designed by one of Bangkok’s most famous/successful restaurateurs, where we sang Karaoke accompanied by a live band… and won free drinks of course! Gaggan 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok eatatgaggan.com Iron Fairies 55 Khlong Tan Nuea, Bangkok theironfairies.com
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THE DINNER CRUISE: The dinner cruise exceeds expectations. It’s elegant and the food is hot and fresh. No buffets onboard. The boat is an antique junk, small and made of wood. It is handsome and airy. Soft Thai music plays, and waitresses welcome us with a cocktail and a delicious traditional Thai appetizer that is new to me. SPICE SPOONS BANGKOK The waiter shows us how to roll up crushed peanuts, dried shrimp, garlic, ginger, and Thai herbs into a Betel leaf with a bit of sweet sauce. It is fantastic! Seems healthy, and fun to make. The textures of the fresh little bits are sublime, and the vibrant flavors meld well in our little hand leaf rolls. We try to clarify with the waitress. “What is the capital of Thailand? Bangkok?” “No, Tam Yum... soup.” Our next course is none other than Tam Yum Soup. Unlike many Thai dishes we get in America, which are rather same same to their Thailand counterparts, Tam Yum is another breed here. Chef explains that using the root from the cilantro in the soup stock builds a strong aroma, along with heaps of fresh lemon grass, which barely resembles the dried variety we find at home.
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photographs our adventure, and is a valuable guide. After shopping for our ingredients, we make it over to the prepared food stalls. We try three kinds of sticky rice with coconut cream; some are topped with sweet mango, or sweet shredded carrots, (I think) and mine has a mix of sweet shredded dried shrimp and coconut cream. These were each wrapped up in a banana leaf. Delicious! Chef calls the Thai tea and Thai coffee in the market “Thai Starbucks.” I like to think these quotes capture the spirit of the people I have had the pleasure to spend time with in Bangkok. We see a bucket of swimming baby turtles, and Chef explains they are not for eating; the Thai people believe it is good luck to return turtles to the river. “They buy baby turtles in the market to return to the river so they will go to heaven.” We return to the hotel, where our final destination is a tree house kitchen built above the main dining room. Everything is mis en placed and we are ready to cook! We cook. We eat. And we laugh. We try each dish as it comes out fresh and hot, instead of waiting to be seated on the tempting plush floor cushions on another raised balcony. Next, another assistant comes out to teach us the art of fruit and vegetable carving. It is an art form taught to her by her grandmother, often practiced by girls in preparation for large family banquets in traditional homes. By the end of our lesson, I have carved my very own rose out of a carrot. I have a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment one doesn’t always find on a vacation. Bangkok-riverside.anantara.com
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s you approach this hotel in the evening, down a quiet street, you’ll notice large paper lanterns dangling in the trees, seemingly out of nowhere; bright lanterns dotting a dark sky. And right as you wonder what new Bali gem this could be, as you often do when traveling through the narrow streets of Seminyak, you pull into the front lobby of your hotel. Here, on a little street tucked behind all the hustle and bustle, is the Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort: with its grandiose staircase meeting the sidewalk, you climb up to the hotel as you would enter into any grand temple. The beach is just off the front of the open lobby, but you aren’t as secluded as it may first seem. To the left you have a famous strip of laidback, beachside bars, surf schools, and some over-the-top beach clubs. The Anantara Seminyak Bali is more romantic for a couple’s getaway than their Bangkok counterpart, although school holidays finds it full of happy families. It is a boutique resort, and much smaller than many of their other locations. The common areas in this villalike hotel are mostly open air, providing a welcoming breeze, and playing host to small, colorful, local birds. No detail has been overlooked to build a zen escape, where you move between an authentic rusticness in tune with the local environment, to pure luxury as you retire to your plush suite. All the guest rooms feature a large balcony with a private Jacuzzi made of natural stone, daybeds and a ceiling fan. While most of the rooms look out onto the courtyard pool, it is worth booking a Sea View ANANTARA SEMINYAK BALI RESORT room, which has its balcony perched out over the beach. As for the Anantara experience: here in Bali you may want to opt The MoonLite Kitchen is the restaurant on the rooftop and for Dining by Design, with a private dining experience crafted near reservations at dinnertime are recommended as it’s become the beach, with flowing curtains and plenty of candlelight. Or an quite highly rated on the local food scene. Start with a cocktail Indonesian Spice Spoons culinary lesson, where you will learn about at sundown during their generous happy hour. Sips with an an unfamiliar cuisine focused on fresh lemon grass, sweet purple inspiring view overlooking the ocean. The stretch of beach in front is mostly uninhabited, so it’s a tranquil place to listen to the waves crashing in and to appreciate the swirls of vibrant SPICE SPOONS BALI colors of the sunsets in this part of the world. The menu is a mix of Asian fusion, pulling from Indian Curries, Philippino classics, Vietnamese salads, and local favorites. They do an excellent job of executing a wide range of authentic Asian cuisines, perhaps with the aid of the hundreds of dried spices and pickling jars along the walls. Dessert was divine. Try the White Chocolate Lychee Soufflé. We almost ordered a second. Seminyak is both the party and fine dining capital of Bali. Indulge in fabulous restaurants, steak houses, fine wines, hand crafted cocktails, incredible shopping and all night affairs, at ½ to 1/3 the cost of home. The Anantara Seminyak Bali is the perfect place to stay for those who want to be tucked away in style and luxury, but also be close enough to the party, and the heart of Seminyak city. bali.anantara.com W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM
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Located an hour from Florence and Pisa, The Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa by Marriott is the ideal location from which to explore the pure and undiscovered Tuscany. Perched on a hill of an expansive two-mile estate, Il Ciocco offers guests luxury amenities and accommodations with a very personal touch. General Manager George Midleje together with Cinzia Panella and the entire staff make sure your stay will be memorable. While you may never feel the need to stray too far from this Tuscan resort with picturesque views, the staff will coordinate outings and adventures to suit your preference for a party of two up to a large group seeking team building activities. Whether shopping the local food markets of Barga with the hotel’s head chef in preparation for an authentic Italian meal; visiting Gabriele Da
Prato and his unique bio-dynamic winery Podere Concori; spelunking at the Grotto del Vento, a wind cave that descends over 7,000 feet; visiting the medieval walled city of Lucca for a bike tour and lunch, or simply savoring the unfiltered beauty of Tuscany on your own, your days will be full and action packed. Upon returning to the resort, pampering awaits you in the 8,600 square foot spa featuring treatments using herbs from the valley as well as volcanic ash. Later, signature cocktails, incredible local wines and an expansive farm to table menu will serve as the perfect ending to a perfect day. If you’re an early riser you’ll want to catch ethereal views of the morning cloud cover which often envelops the Serchio Valley below and the town of Barga. Weather permitting, get in an early swim in the outdoor pool with breathtaking views, or
is truly the “best of both worlds” when it comes to this magnificent region of Italy… close enough to the cities and major tourist sites, yet a welcome retreat from the crowds. RenaissanceTuscany.com
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head out for a run or hike on one of the many trails on this expansive estate. If you prefer a vigorous indoor workout, head over to the large pool and gym. The Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco
as you arrive at Il Salviatino, a stunningly restored 15th century villa surrounded by 12.5 manicured acres situated within the sloping hills of Fiesole in Tuscany. With picturesque views of Florence’s famed Duomo as a backdrop, you are just a stone’s throw from the pulsing city. Guests are made to feel like they are staying in their own private villa with every need attended to by their 24-hour “service ambassadors.” The property features a swimming pool, luxury spa, an inviting paneled library as well as multiple terraces and patios
on which to enjoy meals or a pre-dinner aperitivo. There are 44 rooms including 22 amazing suites (ours featured a 3rdcentury Roman sarcophagus that was repurposed as a bathtub, as well as a breathtaking, 1886 fresco by Bruschi that covered the ceiling). The hotel arranged an assortment of special activities that the typical tourist may not have access to or know about, making this stay especially memorable. Driving down the gentle slopes of the Chianti wine region, we came to Colle Bereto’s meticulously restored estate, where the vineyard and olive groves appear to create a living patchwork quilt on the valley floor, perfectly situated to produce the most flavorful grapes and olives. We shared a delicious lunch and sampled the outstanding olive oil and wines that are the result of not only organic, but time-tested practices that date back centuries. collebereto.it On another day, we visited AquaFlor, an old-world perfumery in the Santa Croce district of Florence, where we enjoyed a perfume making class and left with an expanded knowledge of this sensory art as well as a beautifully wrapped bottle of our very own signature scent. florenceparfum.com Around the corner was Galleria Michelangelo, a leather factory where we were guided by skilled artisans in the centuries old techniques of leather antiquing, book binding and embossing. lagalleriamichelangelo.com One would be remiss in writing about Tuscany without dedicating a few sentences to food! While we had many memorable meals both at the hotel and during our touring, the night before we were to head home, the hotel arranged for a visit by Guilio and his truffle-hunting dog, Eda. We learned about the variety of truffles and where the different types could be found. We then set off in the Villa’s park where Eda expertly sniffed out a bunch of black truffles. She was rewarded for efforts, as were we when the chefs of Il Salviatino prepared a four-course meal featuring these revered delicacies. Salviatino.com W E STO N MA G A ZINEG ROUP.COM
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Some villa rental agents function as mere brokers or listing agents between the villa owner and the vacation renter. In Villas Veritas is much more involved and hands-on. Laura Blair or her associates have personally visited every rental property on her roster, and work closely with villa owners to ensure that their properties are beautifully maintained with trained staff. As well, In Villas tailors the experience for each client. Their properties are worlds away from the standard “villas” one can find at any number of websites. The experience begins when a client tells them about their ideal location, with all the specifications they desire. They then draw on years of experience and locate the right fit for luxury, service and ambiance. Blair says: “Our focus is on our clients, and finding them the most suitable property together with the services in line with these elite locations and our client’s needs. Our network of connections is global and based on assurance of quality above all and provides our clients unique access to the highest standard of homes and services in the world. Let us help you find your ‘perfect, private villa vacation’. It’s an art we have perfected.” 142
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The properties are a mix of new, architect-designed affairs and updated historic villas full of character and charm or cool modernity juxtaposed with the ancient. All have been renovated to very high standards of décor, comfort, convenience, and technology. All of In Villas Veritas’s homes can be classed as “ super luxury.” But some villas go above and beyond, featuring amenities like fully equipped gyms, heated pools both indoor and outdoor, spas and media or screening rooms; even putting greens. WHY RENT A VILLA INSTEAD OF A HOTEL?
Staying in a luxury villa or castle is like no other experience. A private, luxury property provides exclusivity for you and your family or friends, along with the dedicated service of your own personal staff. It’s the ultimate luxury. For More Info on In Villas Veritas: 203 987-4280
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a Cucina Sabina is a boutique resort hosting an all-inclusive sevenday, six-night luxury culinary and cultural vacation program at a private villa in Italy. It combines food, culture, exclusive excursions and fun into an experience of a lifetime! You enjoy access to places and people you would never find on your own. This creates a unique experience that is unforgettable. When guests depart they feel like they got to know the “real Italy.” Lodging and all meals, including wine, are provided during your stay, as well as all the excursions. You visit Umbrian wineries, dine in medieval castles, see rooftop apartments in Rome, the gardens of Tivoli, and so much more. Cooking focuses on authentic Italian cuisine, taught by a professional chef trained in a Michelin three-star restaurant. Recipes taught include antipasti, fresh pasta, risotto, vegetarian dishes, meats, seafood dishes, and pizza in a wood fired oven, plus gelato. Not a cook? Don’t worry, the lessons are only part of what is offered and you enjoy all the great food plus excursions.
The villa is best described as a luxurious country home that sits on a 150-acre estate surrounded by olive and cherry orchards. Located in the tranquil Sabine foothills, it is near enough to Rome to enjoy rich culture, yet far enough to be an oasis of peacefulness and beauty. Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom, large closets, custom made king sized bed, free WiFi and luxurious olive oil based toiletries. Two upstairs suites include balconies with sweeping vistas, large soaking tubs and separate showers. Rooms provide views of mountains, hills, countryside or gardens. There’s plenty of time to enjoy each other’s company, have an optional massage, stroll the gardens, olive and cherry groves, swim in the Olympic sized pool, enjoy a sauna, or just sip a glass of wine poolside. A fully curated vacation is provided from the moment you are picked up at the airport. La Cucina Sabina srl Strada Provinciale Pascolare, 164 00018 Palombara Sabina (Roma) lacucinasabina.com
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Clotted cream, hot scones, finger sammies. What do these three have in common? They are all distinctly English and can be had at any hotel’s “High Tea.” Taking the place of a late lunch, High tea is one of the most rewarding meals you can have in London. Teatime can be great anywhere, but when you have it at the Dorchester, it is an entirely majestic experience. The meal comes with an assortment of finger sandwiches, an extensive list of soothing teas and delicious scones hot out of the oven. The hotel’s whole ambiance radiates excellence and elegant decor. The staff is welcoming, rooms are gorgeous and the hallways on each floor are carpeted in a plush individual design. For tea, the Dorchester offers a room that is one of the swankiest in London, with comfortable seating and beautiful imperial style design. Attending to the area is a well trained staff that is able to meet your every need. Aside from being one of London’s go to places for tea, the hotel is situated in central London and is a close walk to London’s major attractions. Selfridges and Harrods are large department stores that offer a variety of products for every age group including wine for parents and a Lego store for the kids. Hyde Park is also right across 144
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the street and provides an immense space for activities on the well maintained lawns. The park also contains a small lake where pedal boats and canoes are for rent during the day. When you’ve finished your exploring you can always have a spa day in the hotel’s relaxing spa. Try the complimentary steam shower, which has an innovative shower system that performs like a manipulated waterfall with many features, expanding from relaxing to stimulating by altering water pressure, temperature and use of mist. dorchestercollection.com/en/london/the-dorchester
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London is an old city known for its many historic and regal hotels, but if you are looking for something more modern and hip, One Aldwych might be the perfect hotel for your stay. Outfitted more to please modernity embracers than posh aristocrats, the hotel offers large appeal. The main floor is a fashionable lobby where guests can have meetings, gatherings and dates. The bar offers engaging drinks with dry ice and flames. For resident hotel guests, there is an exclusive lounge hidden behind a panel in the main lobby which presents private access to tea and treats. The Aldwych knows its guests are
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active people and provides accordingly with outings and recreational activities. Offerings include a full gym with multiple exercise machines and a long lap pool with a creative projected movie on one of the walls. As for dining and a reason to get dressed up, the hotel has recently opened an outstanding new restaurant with three Michelin star-winning Chef, Eneko Atxa.
The restaurant showcases fresh, “modern” Basque dishes such as suckling pig tempura, and Basque duck liver parfait to start, followed by braised pork cheeks and slowcooked oxtail. Prix fixe menus such as Baserritik – From the Farm, and Sutan – On Fire, allow diners to embark on a multicourse culinary adventure with Chef Atxa. The restaurant can be reached from inside
the hotel as well as an exterior entrance with a stunning staircase that is beautifully illuminated at night. Exploring the area is very easy because of how nicely situated the hotel is: in the heart of the theatre district, and only a short walk from many attractions such as Covent Gardens, Trafalgar Square and Waterloo Bridge. onealdwych.com W E STO N MA G A ZINEG ROUP.COM
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aving spent all of my Florida vacations on the east coast, visiting and discovering Clearwater Beach was quite a treat. Splitting our stay between Sandpearl Resort and Opal Sands Resort, we had the opportunity to experience two of the finest hotels overlooking the hypnotic Gulf of Mexico and the #1 rated beach in the state. The powdery soft sand, vibrant sunsets, and endless array of activities make this a destination not to be missed. Both the Sandpearl and Opal Sands provide a level of service, quality of food and overall ambiance consistent with their AAA 4 Diamond rating. Both have coastal-inspired spas, fine dining and casual restaurants, zero entry pools with cabanas and fitness centers overlooking the beach. Sandpearl, with its transitional décor, celebrates Clearwater and a timeline of the hotel’s history with a wall of photos, while Opal Sands, which was recently opened, is a study in clean and modern design. Both hotels provide daily activities such as fitness classes, games, and making s’mores on the beach at sunset. Opting for a more gourmet experience, you can schedule an inspiring cooking demonstration with Chef Steve Jordan at Caretta on the Gulf, Sandpearl’s upscale restaurant. Although you may never feel the need to leave either of these resorts, when it comes time to venture out and explore Clearwater activities, there will be no shortage of good options. Pier 60, located in close proximity to both hotels, features festivals, food, musicians, playgrounds, and provides a focal point for gathering. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, another popular attraction, became famous after Dolphin Tale was filmed there telling the true story of Winter, a dolphin who lost her tail and was fitted with a prosthetic. Kayaking or boating while wild dolphins swim alongside is fun for all ages. Parasailing, jet skiing and fishing are all easily accessible at the marina. I was surprised to learn that there is a Dali museum in St. Petersburg (less then one-half hour drive) featuring the largest collection of his work outside of Europe. Clearwater is also chock full of craft breweries which Sandpearl will schedule tours of along with transportation. Despite the elegance and upscale nature of these two resorts, the overall vibe in this pristine beach town is laid back and casual, and very family-friendly. You’ll find the seafood is fresh and plentiful and the signature cocktails creative and delicious. While Miami, Boca and the Keys are certainly great places at which to vacation, don’t overlook the special ambiance and charm of Clearwater. opalsands.com sandpearl.com
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC > CASAS DEL XVI AND SUBLIME SAMANA A SUBLIME VACATION... COMBINING CULTURE AND HISTORY WITH RELAXATION AND PAMPERING
On a trip to the Dominican Republic, we embarked with the hopes of immersing ourselves in history and culture and then relaxing beachside and recharging with spa services. Our Caribbean odyssey began with a 2 night/3 day stay in the colonial city of Santa Domingo at Casas del XVI, a group of recently renovated historic buildings dating back to the 1600s that were converted to luxurious villas. These “Casas” provide an exclusive oasis in the heart of Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the New World discovered by European settlers in 1492. Boasting an abundance of Spanish colonial architecture as well as the very first cathedral, monastery, university, hospital and palace, there was no shortage of sites to explore. The “Casas” each had a theme, and ours was named Casa del Diseñador, for the designer, Oscar de la Renta, who lived there. These villas were reminiscent of riads in Morocco, where a rather unassuming exterior leads to hidden splendor built around an interior courtyard. While the casas varied in the number of bedroom suites they featured, ours had just two and is rented as a private villa by the night complete with a four person staff.
Each casa was more beautiful then the next, featuring a cornucopia of exotic artifacts and furnishings sure to delight the most seasoned design junkie. Our time spent in the city was just the right amount to see the sites as we looked forward to the next leg of our trip. casasdelXVI.com Two hours away, Sublime Samana emerges like an oasis. This boutique property on the Atlantic coast in the northeastern part of D.R. is comprised of 18 suites in the main building and eight modern free standing “casitas.” All feature floor-to-ceiling windows and awe-inspiring views of the property’s stunning matrix of pools, distant views of the mountains and crystalline palm-fringed beach just steps away. This unique hotel resort recently opened a 5,382 square foot spa with two indoor treatment rooms, Vichy shower and a “Temazcal” or sweat lodge surrounding a tranquil patio with Jacuzzi where guests are treated to fresh chilled coconut water after their treatments. There’s quite a variety on the spa menu from which to choose and all used natural ingredients such as herbs, honey, powdery sand for exfoliation, stones from the Samana River and coconut, which is the main ingredient for realigning the chakras. After our chakras were duly aligned, we dressed for a delicious dinner at Bistro, one of the two restaurants
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at the resort offering a fusion of French and Mediterranean cuisine. During our stay, we also enjoyed the beachside grill, which offered the best ceviche and grilled octopus. Daytime activities besides lying on a private and secluded beach and enjoying the ocean breeze included the use of a small gym, a visit to El Limon waterfall on horseback, paddle boarding, biking, fishing and much more. The resort also offers an excursion to the National Park, Los Haitises, with its calcified hills, caves, mangroves, and multitudes of bird species and exotic sea turtles. Visitors between January and March will get to see the humpback whales arrive to mate, give birth and nurse their young! sublimesamana.com Whether it be a family vacation with children or a romantic getaway, Casas del XVI and Sublime Samana together make for an ideal vacation and the “best of both worlds.” Culture, history, a beautiful beach, gourmet food and highly personalized service combine to make this a duo not to be missed.
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When you think of Philadelphia, what comes to mind? Benjamin Franklin wearing glasses in colonial costume and the Liberty Bell, perhaps. Its quaint, small-town charm has always balanced out big-city sensibilities, most recently in one of the most exciting, THE STUDY AT UNIVERSITY CITY
up-and-coming spots of Philadelphia: University City. Located in West Philadelphia, the area receives its moniker from the sprawling campuses of University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, among others. The neighborhood’s crown jewel is The Study at University City, which opened in 2017. This hotel—the brainchild of hotelier Paul McGowan—combines the feel of a modern boutique with the cozy, bookish feel of a library. The resulting ambiance produces an altogether welcoming stay for any group or individual, whether you’re looking at colleges in the fall or attending a graduation in the spring. Enter The Study (second of its kind, following The Study at Yale in New Haven, CT) through the Living Room, a lobby that’s more of a breathing hub than a single room. Strategically placed bookshelves carry specially selected tomes, while display cases show off items from local museums and writing desks offer postcards to stir the letter-writing mood. Continuing the bibliophilic theme, The Study’s handsome guest rooms feature separate living spaces complete with desks, bookshelves, and soft leather ottomans, nurturing environments perfect for writing a novel, penning some poetry, or just diving into a new book. After working up an appetite reading or writing your next bestseller (or conducting a meeting in the exceptional event spaces), head down to the CO-OP Restaurant and Lounge. The seasonal menu focuses on fresh local ingredients that make your palate sing. You might choose to engage your mind exploring the wellstocked bookshelves in the Living Room and in each guest room, but there are plenty of equally intriguing opportunities just around the corner. The Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology presents beautifully curated exhibitions and fascinating event series and lectures by world-renowned scholars. thestudyatuniversitycity.com 148
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In a town peppered with historical locations around every corner, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C., is a step above its counterparts. Made wholly out of marble, the original edifice was constructed in 1842 and spanned an entire city block. It served as the General Post Office until the Post Office moved headquarters in the 1870s. The building fell into disrepair throughout much of the twentieth century and in 2002, Kimpton restored the building to its former splendor. Now, the stately classical columns welcome guests to the Kimpton Hotel Monaco experience, complete with 183 plush rooms and a bold, innovative design. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown D.C., close to a bevy of theaters, the National Mall, National Portrait Gallery, International Spy Museum, the convention center, and various Smithsonian institutions. monaco-dc.com Hand-in-hand with the Hotel Monaco’s chic vibe is its brand-new restaurant, Dirty Habit, which opened in fall 2016. Le Cordon Bleu alumnus and executive chef Kyoo Eom executes his farm-to-table vision with expert precision and a deft hand, melding seemingly disparate ingredients and dishes into an exciting menu. His internationally inspired dishes range from delectable shrimp dumplings—Eom’s grandmother’s recipe—to a honey-glazed eggplant that just can’t be beat. And the new-wave approach to cuisine doesn’t stop there. Head Bartender Sarah Ruiz is singlehandedly making sherry sexy again; a highlight of the liquor list is the Lustau East India Solera, a sweet-and-spicy tipple to delight the senses. dirtyhabitdc.com Food for thought: Don’t miss the fabulous educational programs put on by Smithsonian Associates; their talks range from talks and wine tastings with “beer archaeologist” Dr. Patrick McGovern to discussions about the impact of virtual reality on our daily lives. There’s something for everyone at Smithsonian Associates, the biggest museum-based educational program worldwide. Find your new favorite program at smithsonianassociates.org
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and Powderhorn lifts. Experts should sign up for the Hidden Tracks Clinic, where mountain guides help you explore hard to find powder stashes. For the most adventurous, the jewel is Honeycomb Canyon, which feels more like backcountry than resort skiing. With an enhanced lift ticket you can ski over to neighboring Brighton resort via the SolBright trail. Nordic enthusiasts can access the over 20 km of cross-country trails and 10 km of snowshoe trails at the Nordic Center. Solitude has a nice compact base village. Lodging includes The Inn at Solitude and condos of all sizes, literally just steps from the slopes. Several remarkably good restaurant options are available. At the Inn, St. Bernard’s serves delectable European specialties in a casual buffet setting. Stop in
> SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT olitics, Putin, North Korea, Real news, Fake news. Everyone needs a way to quiet the chaos. I found a moment of solitude atop Honeycomb Canyon at Utah’s Solitude Mountain Resort. The “noise” of the world just slipped away as I dropped in and floated through a foot of fresh powder dotted with towering snowcovered pines. The beauty and serenity of the mountains can do that. Skiing can do SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT that. Even when sharing the experience with a group of friends, it’s the quiet relationship between you and mountain that is special. Fly non-stop from JFK to Salt Lake City (visitsaltlake.com) and after a 30-minute drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon you’ve arrived at Solitude Mountain Resort. Compared to nearby Alta and Snowbird, Solitude has fewer crowds, an intimate base village and an easygoing vibe. There are only eight lifts, yet the mountain skis much bigger than that. The terrain is simple to navigate for all ability levels. Beginners will enjoy the Moonbeam and Sunrise areas while intermediates and advanced skiers can hone their skills off the Summit Express
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taste of their small batch gin and tequila. For dinner, hop over to the Shooting Star Saloon in the neighboring town of Huntsville. It’s the oldest continually running bar west of the Mississippi. They only serve burgers and beer—but they have it down just right. Additional information about “PowMow” and the Summit Series at Powder Mountain can be found at summitpowdermountain.com
SNOWBASIN SKI RESORT Snowbasin is a stark contrast to Powder Mountain. Home of the 2002 Olympic Downhill, Snowbasin is best known for long, steep, legburning groomed trails as well as remarkably beautiful day lodges. snowbasin.com Make the old railroad city of Ogden, UT your base of operations, just 20 minutes away. Here you’ll find more options for lodging as well as dining, shopping and entertainment on historic 25th St. visitogden.com skiutah.com for a cocktail by the crackling fireplace in the cozy Library Bar. Across the way, Honeycomb Grill offers contemporary American cuisine for the whole family. And don’t miss the unique dining experience of The Yurt! Snowshoe by moonlight to a Mongolian style yurt where a rustic yet elegant communal four-course dinner and wine pairing awaits. Solitude has excellent on-mountain food options as well thanks to its former owner, Deer Valley Resort, known for its outstanding mountain fare. Notably, Roundhouse features Himalayan inspired dishes (the curried fries are out of this world) and the Last Chance Lodge serves Southwestern specialties, including a terrific taco bar. At the end of the day, après ski cocktails and beer flow at the Hungry Squirrel, where the atmosphere is so casual that an avalanche rescue dog might just occupy the stool next to you. Find YOUR Solitude, including lodging, dining and spa packages at SolitudeMountain.com
POWDER MOUNTAIN If size matters, why does Powder Mountain, the largest ski area in America, remain undiscovered by the majority of the ski world? We went to Powder Mountain, located one hour north of Salt Lake City in tiny Eden, Utah to find out. First and foremost this is a nofrills, real skiers mountain. “PowMow” as it is known, caps skier visits at only 1500 per day so each skier has lots of room to roam the unspoiled deep powder of nearly 8000 acres. They also have full day tours or pay per ride snowcat skiing to explore the mountain’s massive terrain. When the Summit group purchased the mountain in 2013, instead of following the current trend of creating a megaresort, they decided to keep it rustic and unpretentious with a local, friendly community vibe. Their vision is to create a public mountain town focusing on culture, creativity and collaboration. The Summit Series at Powder Mountain hosts an ongoing program of events gathering entrepreneurs, athletes, scientists, musicians, authors and other luminaries to connect, problem solve and inspire. Although there are limited options to stay directly on the mountain, the Moose Hollow Condos in Eden are spacious, comfortable and only a five-minute shuttle ride away. After skiing, take a quick trip over to New World Distillery (www.newworlddistillery.com) for a tour and
PARK CITY A convenient ski concierge and short gondola ride from the WaldorfAstoria provides easy access to one of North America’s largest ski playgrounds, Park City Mountain Resort. parkcitymountain.com Entering through Canyons Village you’ll find 7200 acres of incredibly diverse terrain, ranging from fun family groomers to challenging trees and powdery bowls. And if that’s not enough, work your way over to the new Quicksilver Gondola, which connects the formerly separate resorts of Canyons and Park City Mountain. Quick tip: Head over to the Dreamscape/Dreamcatcher area where you’ll find uncrowded trails all day and the mountaintop restaurant, Cloud Dine, to refuel. You’ll need lots of time to see it all, but luckily the Vail Resorts Epic Pass™ has you covered. Purchase the best ski pass in the business and enjoy unlimited ski days not only at Park City, but at 12 other resorts in North America and access in Europe, Australia, and Japan. epicpass.com And let’s not forget that Deer Valley Resort is just minutes away. Rightfully known for its first class service, impeccable grooming and gourmet on-mountain food, DV has surprisingly challenging terrain as well. Check out the complimentary mountain host guided tours for both intermediates and experts each morning and hit the slopes on your own all afternoon (after a great lunch of course). deervalley.com
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> WALDORF-ASTORIA PARK CITY A family trip is often a combination of wonderful and cranky moments. Remember your first trip to Disney World with the kids? It required extensive research and preparation to maximize the fun and avoid pitfalls for potential meltdowns. The Waldorf-Astoria Park City has anticipated the bumps and figured out the solutions for a memorable family trip. (Is that called reverse parenting?) Complaint #1: Why did they cancel the connecting flight? There’s nothing to do in this airport for 4 hours!
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test of sanity that can sabotage the entire family ski experience. Welcome to a ski morning at the Waldorf-Astoria Park City. A ski butler awaits with your boots and poles, and escorts guests large and small to the Frostwood Gondola steps away from the hotel entrance. At last! Time to rejuvenate at the hotel’s 16,000-square-foot spa with 15 treatment rooms, and a full service hair and nail salon. Just thinking about the Mountain Salvation Sports Massage is a “take a deep breath and slowly exhale” reminder. Wellness programs include stress reduction workshops and the fitness center offers classes and equipment for workout enthusiasts. The family will love a post-ski school swim party at the hotel’s outdoor 90° heated pool and hot tubs. Adult après is happening in the lobby lounge; sink into plump couches in front of a magnificent 300-year-old fireplace brought from an Italian villa. (That must have been a serious shipping bill from Italy.) Dine right in the hotel at Powder, offering locally sourced fare for breakfast, lunch, après and dinner. Complaint #4: I don’t want to ski today. I’m tired of skiing! (Isn’t parenthood fun!) Solution: Call the concierge, who WALDORF-ASTORIA PARK CITY can arrange for a multitude of unique experiences on and off the mountain. Favorite option: Visit Nuzzles, a local non-profit rescue and adoption agency for animals around the country and learn about their program. Guests can spend the day at the ranch and walk the animals. Complaint #5: I’m an artistic teen into film. I don’t want to be with my family skiing all day. Solution: Plan your vacation during the Sundance Film Festival, Jan 18-28, 2018. This is the ultimate film immersion experience, Ten days of festival screenings all about town, from 9:00 am till midnight. Park City offers free festival route bus rides so getting around to the different festival venues is easy. Celebrity sightings are happening everywhere; don’t be surprised that you’re sharing the lobby couch with Hollywood’s A-listers. sundance.org waldorfastoriaparkcity.com
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devoted to a female artist, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This American modernist is known for her iconic close-up paintings of flowers and animal skulls. Portraits of the artist by Alfred Stieglitz, as well as her art supplies are exhibited alongside her canvases in this intimate museum. okeeffemuseum.org THE SANTA FE RAILYARD has won numerous awards, illustrating Santa Fe’s commitment to urban renewal. Once a dilapidated rail yard, this vibrant area is now home to galleries, shops, artist studios, restaurants, and farmers’ market. railyardsantafe.com MEOW WOLF ART COMPLEX
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If you’re looking for a romantic and captivating resort, check out Four Where else can you explore a haunted house, crawl through a portal Seasons Rancho Encantado. Guest rooms are private casitas outfitted door inside a refrigerator, and play a tune on a giant mastodon with kiva fireplaces, secluded patios and wide-open mountain skeleton? A once dilapidated bowling alley is now the multimedia vistas. Guests are only a 10-minute drive from downtown Santa Fe, “House of Eternal Return,” an interactive storytelling experience yet a world away. The hotel offers an array of excursions like guided for all ages. Funded by Game of Thrones creator and local resident hikes and challenging bike trails, or for a cultural outing try a day at George R.R. Martin, the museum houses a performance stage, film Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch, or a spiritual journey to a protected making studio, and arts center. meowwolf.com TEN THOUSAND WAVES SPA Native American Village. If you’re looking SANTA FE COOKING SCHOOL After a day on the slopes, skiers flock to for a mind, body, spirit renewal the resort’s Ten Thousand Waves Spa for restorative restorative treatments include the new luxury sessions. Ayurvedic foot massages, salt spa in a teepee, and an onsite self-mastery glows, and hot stone treatments set in a program with horses. Japanese-inspired hot springs resort is the fourseasons.com/santafe perfect remedy for whatever ails you. DINING: tenthousandwaves.com SANTE FE SCHOOL OF COOKING
Explore culinary boot camps, restaurant walking tours, cooking demonstrations and dining experiences at this award winning cooking school. Participants get to rub elbows with top Santa Fe chefs with a focus on Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences. santafeschoolofcooking.com TRANSPORTATION: PAUL THOMSON, SANTA FE VALET AND LIMOUSINE SERVICE
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TUCKED AWAY IN THE NORTHERN CARIBBEAN, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile. A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelers and top travel magazines to be the most beautiful in the world. Anguilla lies just off the beaten path, so it has retained a charming character and exclusivity. Yet because it can be conveniently reached from two major gateways – Puerto Rico and St. Martin – and by private air, it’s a hop and a skip away. Spectacularly sited on Anguilla’s best beaches, with superb spa
facilities, gourmet and casual dining venues, Anguilla’s 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts offer enough surprise and delight in their design and ambience to reward the most discriminating guest. In addition, the island boasts a stunning collection of villas, with properties ranging from the spectacularly deluxe to barefoot-in-paradise. Anguilla’s high-end dining, from iconic to upstart, is on the radar of dining enthusiasts worldwide. Much of the epicurean talent is indigenous: locals and foodies were ordering delicious conch and fish soups from a truck long before it was a trend. Now, sophisticated home-grown, as well as top imported chefs are dazzling diners island-wide – earning Anguilla the title “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.” If swimming in cobalt pools or turquoise seas whets your appetite for more, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, scuba diving and snorkeling, kayaking, sailfish or catamaran sailing are all easily arranged. Hop on a cruise to offshore cays or secluded beaches – with a picnic lunch or a sunset cocktail in the offing. Or book a leisurely sailboat and drop anchor for a sleepover at sea. Avid golfers will find bliss at the Greg Norman-designed, championship course, with non-stop views at every hole, and tennis enthusiasts will find a second home at the world-class Anguilla Tennis Academy. The spa arts here reign supreme – to tend the mind and spirit naturally along with the breeze, the sun and the tranquil turquoise waters. Anguilla is also a fine choice 156
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One of the first questions people ask when first exposed to the brand is “where does the name come from?” The answer is not only a fascinating story about fashion design, but is also quite telling about the distance (literally) the Norwegian Wool team will go to master a craft. When Berkowitz first began to make prototypes of his fashion-plus-function concept he knew that Italy would be a great source for the finest fabrics and highest Light Grey City Active Parka quality production. $1595 | norwegian-wool.com However, when he received his first samples from the Italians he understood that in one area they were lacking and that was an appreciation for what truly harsh winter conditions are like. Simply put, since a January in Florence or Venice does not compare with the brutal cold of a New York, Boston, Chicago or Toronto winter, they are not as suited to be the designer who fixes the winter disruptions coat problem! 700 down fill power in double sac lining
In addition to the non-bulky down lining, Norwegian Wool coats offer some highly unique and incredibly thoughtful features that truly elevate the brand above other outerwear labels. Cashmere coats tend be the worst offenders when it comes to trying to stay dry in wet weather. Typically, they soak up moisture like a sponge The best designer and weigh a ton when worn after tend to come from those being caught in some snow or rain. who infuse comfort and Norwegian Wool utilizes a three Berkowitz reminisced that “in order to pronged approach to provide a true performance in new ways provide a solution, one must first fully waterproof piece. The outer shell appreciate the problem - so I needed to get is coated with a special sealant that creates the initial barrier design input from people who truly understood what rough and results in the ‘beading up’ effect. Then, perhaps the most winters could be like.” Back in his earlier career on Wall Street, significant protection comes from the inner membrane that Berkowitz was sent to Norway to look at high grade silicon metal lays between the wool and the down. This divider will stand up investments and he recalled how in Oslo it must have been close against all wear and tear and even multiple dry cleanings and to -10° even before the windchill and yet people were riding their provides wind shielding benefits as well. Finally, unlike most bicycles to work and were traveling about while still dressed garments which are water resistant at best, Norwegian Wool goes fashionably. This image resonated with him and when seeking the extra mile and tapes all seams in order to ensure actual water additional help to design coats that could have collars with the repellency. most comfortable neck closures, the deepest hand pockets, zippers that still retained a formal look and countless other Many men like to accessorize their outerwear look with a hidden performance features, he flew back to Scandinavia and cashmere scarf and an elegant pair of lusciously lined leather partnered with designers at the local Fashion Institute in Oslo. gloves. While this combination certainly can complete an Hence the name Norwegian Wool was born. image of winter sophistication, for the businessman on the go, having a coat that allows for ultimate neck protection and hand Today, Norwegian Wool has expanded from its original three pockets designed to eliminate the need for gloves is extremely quarter length classic topcoat and now offers carcoats, trenches, valuable. Unlike many other European topcoats which only waterproof blazers and a whole line of items that complement have awkwardly placed and painfully shallow hand pockets, their original vision. Berkowitz confidently posited, “The world Norwegian Wool has created side entry pockets that are wrist of fashion has plenty of designers... our contribution is to create deep and lined with the softest English Moleskin. items that allow people to stay stylish and comfortable throughout the year without the weather getting in the way.” His notion seems 162
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to be correct that most of the new brands that have taken serious market share in the luxury world are not simply about beautiful silk ties or soft cashmere sweaters. The best designer disruptions tend to come from those who infuse comfort and performance in new ways. In the growing world of denim, which is obviously no longer about pants that are good for coal mining or even backyard cleaning and is now about daily business casual attire, the most sought after labels including Hudson, Paige, Joe’s, Agave and more are adding stretch ability to the cotton to make their jeans super comfortable and anything but stiff. This reality extends to the wrinkle free travel suit by Brunello Cucinelli, the waterproof dress shoe by Clarks or the the non- iron phenomenon embraced by almost all shirt makers... people want fashion + function!
it always keeps its it ears to the ground to truly listen to the customer and his needs. Berkowitz, “unlike some high fashion labels who design from inside a studio or an office, our process must be more interactive and include buyer input as the world of business attire is rapidly changing.” It seems that their approach has been spot on as most of their styles sell out each season and the consumer demand for their coats is growing exponentially.
Similar to the world of technology, fashion is an extremely fast paced field that is constantly evolving. Just as one would not want to be caught using an exceptionally outdated IPhone, a self respecting professional does not want to be seen wearing clothing from a bygone trend. From all walks of life, men are ridding their closets from the boxy, heavily padded, Herman Munster suits from the past and are embracing the ultra slim, tapered look of the present. While not Indoor/Outdoor Waterproof everyone should be so progressive to wear pants five Performance Blazer Norwegian Wool sends its procurement team inches above the ankle with no socks during the winter, to the Milano Unica fabric show each year to source the best wools even the more conservative consumer is advised to adhere to and cashmeres directly from the most established Biella region certain social standards that represent basic fashion awareness. At mills such as Delfino, Vitale Barberis, Cerutti, Luigi Botto and the very least, wearing a poofy ‘George Costanza’ coat does not Bacci. Many of these companies are family run businesses that have portray an ‘I mean business’ look. Certainly, the world of luxury been operating for over 350 years and have only produced luxury clothing needed a company to solve the problem of not having fabrics this whole time. But while Norwegian Wool has its design nice, warm coats and kudos to Norwegian Wool for achieving this strategy steeped in the world of traditional Italian craftsmanship, major accomplishment and filling this void.
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History Makers By Suzanne Clary
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am kneeling in damp grass marveling at an anachronism in the world of Ubers and Waze: a sandstone marker about two feet high, handcarved with an old fashioned “24 M…” and missing its remaining “iles to New York.” It is mortared into a long wall and looks out on US 1 like some Knight Templar of American history. In the 1800s, this is how you might have found “the old Jay place” in Rye. Even with its inscription fragmented, it conjures visions of mail carriers on horseback, with dirt-streaked, buckled shoes wedged into stirrups looking for a familiar guidepost to tell them the distance to their secret assignation or a good beer down the road. This popsicle-shaped road sign was requisitioned by the Boston Turnpike Commission in 1800 to replace an earlier marker from the 1700s likely made of granite and assigned the number 29 (back when the path to New York was slightly more circuitous). What had been previously called the Pequot Path or the King’s Highway was widened to accommodate increasing numbers of stagecoaches and clomping herds of cattle driven by foot to Manhattan. In the case of this and similar milestones found throughout New England, a local artisan would have been hired to cut it, chisel it and perhaps even bury it deep into the ground. Over the last two centuries, Milestone 24 has been licked by acid rain, stained with muffler soot and mottled scarlet by colonies of lichen. It was moved, truncated, splashed with ice melt, pierced with screws and rods to accommodate a copper plaque reminding people not to deface or move it. It has been threatened with jackhammers and relocation to a diminished spot indoors where it would be “safe.” Defiantly, it continues its intrinsic purpose as a landmark and a witness to history along the Boston Post Road. But will it survive the next 100 years? The next 50? Are physical landmarks still essential in this handheld, virtual age? 164
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: AERIAL VIEW OF JAY ESTATE AND MARSHLANDS CONSERVANCY. PHOTO BY CARL SVERLOV; ERIC JAFFE, AUTHOR OF "THE KING'S BEST HIGHWAY" STANDING ON BOSTON POST ROAD NEXT TO MILE MARKER 24. PHOTO BY NATE DORR; ARCHAEOLOGICAL TESTS IN THE BPR DISTRICT AND JAY ESTATE HAVE UNCOVERED 4,000-YEAROLD QUARTZ PROJECTILE POINTS LIKE THIS ONE.
Behind 24 lies another landmark, the Jay Estate, all that’s left of the childhood home of an all too modest but pivotal American patriot and native New Yorker, John Jay. Jay had an unparalleled career of service to our nation that began long before he donned the robes of our country’s premier jurist. This “Founding Guy” with a smart, vivacious wife and toddler son was 31 years old when he sought to abolish slavery
through legislation (he was overruled) and drafted New York’s Constitution in 1777, a document that in his own interpretation protected many inalienable rights, including religious tolerance: “Every man is permitted to consider, to adore, and to worship his
Creator in the manner most agreeable to his conscience. No opinions are dictated, no rules of faith prescribed, no preference given to one sect to the prejudice of others.” Influenced early by nature and nurture, including home schooling by his mother and tutors in Rye, as well as sensitivity to three siblings with disabilities, Jay possessed not only incredible intellect, but also developed deft people skills. As an adult, these traits allowed him to navigate political maelstroms with gravity and profound results. His inner circle, which included Washington, Adams and Hamilton, held him in the highest regard and sought him out for his measured temperament. As the chief negotiator of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War in 1783, Jay was, according to Adams, “of more importance than any of the rest of us.” And, like Adams, Jay was motivated not only by his hopes for his countrymen, but also those aspirations the two shared for their families back in the States. Adams observed to his wife Abigail, “I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy.” Not surprisingly, when Jay returned to New York after winning the peace, like a Superbowl quarterback, his first stop was home to be with family. The Jay Estate, with its uninterrupted meadows and shoreline views fed his soul during this and other brief respites from public life. The property was a landmark of its time to travelers and admirers of the statesman, like Samuel F. B. Morse and Yale’s Timothy Dwight, well after Jay’s retirement to neighboring Bedford. Longtime friend James Fenimore Cooper immortalized the Rye setting and Jay’s autobiographical tales of Revolutionary War espionage in 1821 in what became Cooper’s first blockbuster, The Spy. Cooper even gave Jay’s ancestral homestead a name – “The Locusts” – after three tall trees that shaded the family’s farmhouse. It was an ideal backdrop for a romantic saga of misplaced allegiances with spies and counterspies ricocheting around Westchester. The creator of Last of the Mohicans threw in AMC turn-worthy plot devices like George Washington in disguise rescuing star-crossed Patriot and Loyalist lovers. John Jay died and was buried in Rye in 1829 in the private cemetery he established near his home for himself and his descendants. By 1838, Jay’s eldest son Peter Augustus and his
wife had reluctantly replaced the farmhouse where generations had gathered with a stately Greek Revival mansion; still they reused pieces from the original and carefully made the new piazza the same dimensions as the first. A grandson, John Clarkson Jay, added other improvements, including a boathouse and bowling alley. Towards the close of the 19th century, the Jay mansion and grounds were leased by descendants to various notable Manhattanites like art collector and Met Museum benefactor Junius Spencer Morgan, financier James Talcott, and the daughter of antitrust attorney John E. Parsons – Parsons lived next door to the Jays on another magnificent property called Lounsbury. Astonishingly, through all of these hands these two estates with their antebellum edifices remained intact, as did another former Jay
property now occupied by a Gothic Revival castle known as Whitby. By 1915, newspapers enticed weekend drivers to try out “The Old Colony Tour” of Boston Post Road with Jay’s home singled out as a major attraction. “This tour, through lower New England, could be covered in four or five days, but the whole of the territory is so full of scenic and historic interest that the traveller should allow even more time than has been planned in the sixday itinerary. Two weeks, in fact, would be none too long an allowance of time for those who wish to tour to learn something about one of the oldest and most interesting parts of the United States.” “The Automobile Blue Book of 1919” told Sunday drivers to keep their eyes peeled for the Jay home behind marker 24. The land had by this time passed
TOP TO BOTTOM: CARRIAGE HOUSE BEFORE RESTORATION; CARRIAGE HOUSE AFTER RESTORATION FOR FOUNDING FATHERS SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH AUTHOR JONAH WINTER AND NEW YORKER ILLUSTRATOR BARRY BLITT
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out of the Jay family and switched hands several times, from Chicago architect Henry Ives Cobb, to Dutch financier Warner M. Van Norden and eventually to Princeton philanthropist Edgar Palmer and his wife Zilph. One can picture leather-goggled F. Scott Fitzgerald dandies and beaded flapper Zeldas motoring by in their Renaults, wheeling down the Westchester Turnpike, maps in hand, necks craned for a glimpse of this Gatsbyesque abode. In 1938, under Roosevelt’s New Deal, Rye’s most famous son and his bucolic home were rendered anew by modernist painter Guy Pene Du Bois. Edward Hopper’s “best friend in art” limned a stylized public mural for the local Post Office. Titled "John Jay At Home", the work has the same film-noir palette of smoky green and cherry brown hues as
president, never shot, never entangled in a love affair), the land that anchored a peacemaker, at a time when we desperately needed to value social justice and teach diplomacy, almost vanished. Almost. Led by a handful of spirited, visionary women, over 62 historic and environmental organizations, together with John Jay’s direct descendants, formed the Jay Coalition. In
why he would always need them. Blackmun remains the only Supreme Court Justice to ever visit Jay’s gravesite. The Jay Coalition succeeded. Twenty five years ago, the 23 acre remnant of the once vast “Family Seat” was preserved using tools that Jay himself might have admired: civic advocacy, public engagement, and legal discourse. The laborious process protected the estate’s neighbors as well. One year after the Jay site was secured, it and the surrounding four properties that were all originally part of John Jay’s family holdings in Rye were recognized by the National Parks Service
IT WAS THE ANTIQUITIES ACT OF 1906 INTRODUCED BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT WHICH FIRST ALLOWED PRESIDENTS TO PROTECT PUBLIC LANDS FROM DEVELOPMENT AND CREATE NATIONAL MONUMENTS. Nighthawks. Jay is pictured bidding farewell (again) to his wife Sarah and children as a groom prepares his horse to set out on the rocky Boston Post Road. And in 1940, America’s 150th commemoration of the first sitting of the US Supreme Court “directed particular prominence to Rye Village, since it was here that John Jay, first Chief Justice, lived for many years and is buried.” Cognizant of the national and local importance of the landmark in their care, the Jay Estate’s last private owners, Zilph Palmer and Walter Devereux sought to protect the site in perpetuity by donating it to the Methodist Church in 1966. Editors of the Rye Chronicle shared misgivings from area residents about the transaction and opined that “This historic shrine should remain inviolate.” The Methodist Church used the site as a conference center but then sold the choice parcel to a developer in 1979. Suddenly, the Jay Estate and the integrity of its surroundings were at the precipice of dissolution. Like Jay, whose many accomplishments had been overlooked (some would argue because he was never 166
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1987, they invited Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun to Rye to help remind the public and government officials that the Jay Estate mattered. Blackmun said, “It was a place that struck me then as symbolic of what was impressive about certain aspects of the latter part of the eighteenth century – gracious living and status, to be sure, but coupled with a sense of responsibility, particularly to government and to the art of getting along together.” He touched the three bullet marks on Jay’s tombstone fired by a man distraught over FDR’s plan to stack the Supreme Court back in 1937, turned to his Secret Service bodyguards and acknowledged that that was
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: REAR PIAZZA; EAGLE SCOUT CHRISTOPHER PARKER AND VOLUNTEERS SUPERVISED BY DR. EUGENE BOESCH UNCOVERED 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY ARTIFACTS LIKELY FROM THE JAY HOME, "THE LOCUSTS," THIS PAST AUGUST; RESTORED PIAZZA AT JAY DAY.
(NPS) and elevated to National Historic Landmark (NHL) status. In 1993, with the Jay Estate as the keystone, the Parsons Estate (also known as Lounsbury), the private and serene Jay Cemetery, Whitby Castle/ Rye Golf Club with its turreted Alexander Jackson Davis masterpiece, and Marshlands Conservancy, an important wildlife habitat and one of the oldest undisturbed archaeological sites in all
of New York State, were designated together as the Boston Post Road (BPR) Historic District. Recognition of this caliber is rare. According to the National Parks Service website, “National Historic Landmarks are exceptional places. They form a common bond between all Americans. While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number have meaning to all Americans–these we call our National Historic Landmarks.” But who determines what is exceptional? And will something that was exceptional in one century stand the fickleness of time and Trip Advisor metrics? Our country is currently embroiled in emotionally and politically charged debates about what protection local monuments and National Monuments merit – more education is needed about how and why certain objects and places have been preserved and landmarked and how their existence adds to or diminishes our shared heritage and identities as Americans. It was the Antiquities Act of 1906 introduced by Theodore Roosevelt which first allowed Presidents to protect public lands from development and create National Monuments — a prerogative President Obama exercised during his administration to protect the Harriet Tubman Home in Maryland, The San Juan Islands in Washington State and three other unique expanses in Delaware, New Mexico and Ohio. What many people do not know is the detailed history that led the federal government to have an interest in preserving the historic venues it didn’t own like the BPR Historic District or nearby Playland Amusement Park, another NHL in Rye designated in 1987. Though the National Parks Service was created in 1916, its clear authority to survey and oversee the preservation of sites of national significance was a slow process, as the charges of many agencies were consolidated under one body. It was not until the Historic Sites Act of 1935 that preservation became active government policy. Similarly, the system of designating National Historic Landmarks didn’t happen overnight. Beloved places like the US Capitol, Monticello, Bunker Hill, West Point, Montpelier or the USS Constitution were not clearly designated National Historic Landmarks until 1960 and later. It was the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 that further
TOP TO BOTTOM: JAY MANSION IN 1992; JOHN JAY'S RESTING PLACE IN RYE. PHOTOS COURTESY JAY HERITAGE CENTER.
expanded the responsibilities of NPS to include state and local sites worthy of preservation though not necessarily of NHL stature. This was effected through the creation of a National Register list. Today there are over 88,000 buildings, parks, landscapes and archaeological sites in this inventory but just slightly over 2500 or 3% have been awarded NHL status. Why is the bar for NHL status so high? Because their intrinsic value must have meaning for all Americans, NHLs must satisfy strict criteria. They are selected because they fit in one or more categories – significant events in America’s history transpired at the site; a prominent American figure lived or worked there; an idea central to the shaping of our nation is embodied by the site; outstanding designs in architecture or spectacular landscapes, natural or manmade, can be seen and enjoyed; invaluable archaeological deposits are preserved there; or a distinctive way of life or cultural heritage is captured there. In other words, an NHL has staying power – it speaks to multiple
generations and remains relevant. And if you have one in your backyard that fits into all of those categories like the BPR Historic District in Rye, well, it can be an amazing source of pride and deserves some celebration! In 1992 our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center, acquired the deed to two dilapidated, asbestos-laced, raccoon-inhabited, structurally-unsound but incredibly stunning architectural beauties. Dramatic before-and-after photos demonstrate how the job to restore these two buildings made the labors of Hercules look like a Disney movie. There were suck-the-breath-out-of-yourbody days when the enormity of the task was daunting, but there were and continue to be countless more instances of awe and wonder. We remediated the asbestos. We replaced the copper roofs. We installed a state of the art geothermal heating and cooling system, becoming the oldest NHL in all of NY State to do this to demonstrate historic preservation can be sustainable. We recently took on stewardship of the entire 23 acre park, rehabilitation of the historic gardens and a 100 year old tennis house, the third oldest in the country. Most importantly, we filled the place with people of all ages and engaging, relevant talks, workshops and hands-on opportunities. But we have much more to do as we look out at the horizon. Our mission very deliberately mirrors the criteria for NHLs: Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to transforming the 23 acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative programs about American History, Social Justice, Architecture, Environmental Stewardship and Landscape Conservation. We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage, natural and man-made – and to inspire the future historians, civic advocates and stewards of our fragile cultural and environmental resources. As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we hope you will help us last another century and more like the steadfast Mile Marker outside our front door. --Suzanne Clary is celebrating her 10th year as President of the Jay Heritage Center by finally writing a book about the Jay Estate, its many residents and the history of its preservation.
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We Can End America's Addiction Crisis... But Only Together By Jim Hood, Co-Founder and CEO of Facing Addiction
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had a horrible feeling that late October Friday in 2012. God knows, I’d been in that situation many times before – wondering if Austin was OK. But this time felt different. That Wednesday, he left voicemails that sounded confused – from a friend’s phone, because Austin had misplaced his, again. On Thursday, Austin sent texts from that same phone. Something wasn’t right. I called the friend I didn’t know and told him I was concerned about my son, and asked him to have Austin call me. Several hours later the friend called to say he went to Austin’s apartment but no one was home. I thought about getting on a plane to New Orleans to make sure everything was all right. I don’t know why this time seemed so different; I just knew it was. A few hours later I received a blocked call. I couldn’t answer in time, and there was no message. Three minutes later a call came in with a New Orleans area code. It was the coroner saying my beautiful boy was found slumped over his kitchen table, dead from an opioid overdose. Austin’s journey was over; mine was just beginning. Like every son or daughter, Austin was a wonderful person. He had his issues, but mostly he was just a kid trying to grow up in a world that throws endless challenges at all of us – some we understand, some we don’t; some we share, some we keep hidden deep within. A loving boy with a huge heart, incredible mind, and amazing sense of humor. He was on his way to becoming a world-class guitarist. Austin loved John Mayer and was nearly as good. But at age 14, we discovered Austin was drinking. We were deeply concerned and sought help. By 15, we found pipes and marijuana in his 168
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room. Our concern intensified, and we sought more help. By the time Austin was 16, he was using opioids. The next three years were a blur of therapists, interventions, wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, and ER visits. Three years later, Austin was doing great. He went off to college with newfound determination and optimism. But in the middle of sophomore year he was struggling again. He took time off and entered an intensive outpatient program. He completed that program, got a great job, and everything was looking up again. Until those 48 hours that I will never be able to understand or reconstruct. Until the phone call came that would bring any parent to his or her knees. Until he lost his battle and I lost my son. Someone said losing a child is the greatest pain we will ever face. They were right. Looking back, I wondered why it was so difficult to help Austin. Why was it he saw or went to 18 different people or places for help? Why was there no roadmap? Why did I feel like we were lurking in shadows the entire time? Was this our journey, alone? I soon came to understand our family’s journey was far from unique. But even in Westport, CT, society wants to pretend addiction is not the horrific problem it is. Addiction is devastating our country and stealing our youth. With 21 million people currently suffering and 23 million in long-term recovery, addiction to alcohol and other drugs impacts one in three American households. Addiction affects as many people as diabetes, and 1 1/2 times as many as all cancers combined. Someone, usually a young adult, dies from alcohol or other drugs every four minutes – a jumbo jet falling from the sky every day… with no survivors. Addiction and accidental overdose are now the leading killer of people under 35 years of age, and addiction costs our country $500B a year. Where is the outrage? For decades, our country has done little to combat the scourge of addiction, and so it continues to get worse, striking an ever-younger audience every year. Why? Because the stigma, shame, and hopelessness surrounding addiction have kept this issue in the shadows, with those suffering (and society) silently ignoring the inconvenient truth that addiction was, and is, ravaging our country. As a result – astonishingly – there has never been a well-funded equivalent of the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association to battle the addiction crisis. This is why I left my career and, with others whose lives have also been forever changed by this crisis, created Facing Addiction to develop a ABOVE: WE CAN PREVENT OVERDOSE – “SUPPORTERS AT FACING ADDICTION’S RALLY ON THE NATIONAL MALL”
comprehensive strategy to turn the tide against addiction in America and build a national movement – as exists with every other major health issue – to bring a unified voice and sustainable source of funding to this effort. On October 4, 2015, Facing Addiction made history on the National Mall, when tens of thousands gathered to end the silence surrounding addiction. This was the first time major musicians, politicians, actors, athletes, models, journalists, authors, and advocates joined together to create a united voice, supporting Facing Addiction’s pledge to help solve the most urgent health crisis of our time. It was the AIDS-quilt moment for addiction in America. Since that transformative event, Facing Addiction has become the leading voice in the effort to end addiction in our country, and has accomplished many important things (please see our Impact Report at www.facingaddiction.org). Still, because of the stigma, shame, and misunderstanding surrounding addiction, many ask if we can truly reverse this problem. The answer is, unconditionally, yes. First, we must educate people and remove the stigma. People must understand that addiction is an illness, not a matter of moral failing. It happens to good people who no more want to become addicted than others want to get cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. People must realize addiction can and does happen to folks like them, and Austin, not just “those people.” Paradoxically, addiction is not inherently fatal; it is treatable and recovery is real. But people must understand the risks. One in every seven Americans will experience a substance use disorder. When someone shows signs of struggling, they need to get medical help…quickly. Second, we must make accurate information readily accessible, in a trusted place, so people who need help know where to turn. Facing Addiction, with our partners, created the Addiction Resource Hub, available on our website, that lists 20,000 assets, searchable by geography, to help people with all aspects of addiction – prevention,
L TO R: AUSTIN WITH HIS DAD AT SUMMER CAMP; JIM HOOD SPEAKING AT FACING ADDICTION’S EVENT WITH THE SURGEON GENERAL IN LOS ANGELES IN NOVEMBER, 2016
intervention, treatment, recovery, and advocacy. This is the most comprehensive addiction resource ever assembled, and is already helping countless people. Third, we must remove impediments that have been holding back progress for decades. We need to replace ineffective prevention programs with evidence-based programs that work. Pediatricians need to be trained to identify early signs of addiction, since 90% of the time addiction starts in adolescence, yet most pediatricians received no medical school training about this illness. We need to get addiction “treatment” out of shadowy establishments in Florida and California, and into the mainstream healthcare system. And we must continue the
shift away from treating addiction as a crime, to treating it as an illness. Lastly, we must fund advocacy to amplify our voices, and research to find a cure. America has faced other health crises throughout history and, each time, found ways to dramatically lessen their impact. Thirty-five years ago, people thought HIV/AIDS, another highly stigmatized illness, was insurmountable. But since the AIDS quilt moment in 1983, great strides have been made to reduce its devastation – with $3 billion raised toward that end. Families and corporations donate generously to combat other illnesses that devastate our country, but donate virtually nothing to fighting addiction. Perhaps it is the sense of hopelessness, which is unfounded. Perhaps it is a reliance upon government to lead, which is unlikely. If families reading this article, whose lives have been THE FRAY PERFORMING ON THE NATIONAL MALL
impacted by addiction, were to donate $25 per month to Facing Addiction, we would raise tens of millions of dollars annually, dramatically accelerating our ability to help millions suffering, save tens of thousands of lives, and prevent countless more from becoming addicted. Can we truly achieve those results? Yes. Facing Addiction partnered with the U.S. Surgeon General on the release of his seminal report, Alcohol, Drugs and Health: Facing Addiction in America, last November. While providing an unvarnished statement about the enormous magnitude of this crisis, the report also provided great hope. It reaffirmed that addiction is a treatable illness. It documented that $1 spent an evidence-based intervention can yield an ROI of 58:1. And $1 spent on treatment yields $4 in health care savings plus $7 in criminal justice savings. Nowhere can your donations work harder. More than 50 years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of “the fierce urgency of now” when discussing a very different crisis in America. We must focus today’s “fierce urgency of now” on the addiction crisis in America, before we lose an entire generation of our youth. Please help…It’s time.
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ocated in the heart of Westport’s tony Sconset Square, Bespoke Designs, a boutique stationery, celebrations and lifestyle shop entertains a steady flow of customers seeking beautiful customized invitations and notecards for all of life’s celebrations. Owner and designer Shari Lebowitz believes that “All celebrations begin and end with paper. Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, a formal dinner party or a casual summer barbeque, the invitation sets the tone, while a personal handwritten note on a beautiful piece of stationery perfectly concludes the celebration.” Shari’s clients are drawn to her understated chic and appreciation of etiquette delivered with a modern sensibility. Bespoke Designs offers much more than exquisite papers. It is a unique one-stop destination for the aesthete searching for exclusive luxury offerings, including custommade stationery, invitations, couture linens, customized tableware, and carefully curated hostess gifts. Upstairs, the sunny second-floor atelier wows guests with its display of magnificent papers, invitations, pens and notebooks. Outfitted with elegant Japanese seagrass from Phillip Jeffries and hand printed wallpaper from Farrow and Ball, along with a mix of furnishings, both classic and contemporary, the shop’s vibe has the intimate feel of a private in-home studio which also serves as an intimate setting for events, several of which are being planned for the fall and early winter months.
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GAP YEAR AND SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE FEATURE: THE GAP YEAR ALTERNATIVE BY ETHAN KNIGHT
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cademic burnout is a growing issue for students across the U.S. Far from being “the best years of our lives,” most will recount that high school was like living on a conveyor belt of SAT tests, extracurriculars, and self-doubts while under extreme pressure to rack up achievements that might help you to stand out from the crowd. Students graduate with a sigh of relief, hopefully anticipating a future full of opportunities, only to be body-slammed by another four years of even more intense academic pressure. Some students roll with the punches and learn to juggle essays and schedules and “adulting,” but a growing number are being left behind. Anxiety, depression, and even suicide rates skyrocket for US and Canadian teens in their first year of university (www. macleans.ca/education/uniandcollege/the-mental-health-crisis-oncampus/). Launching from a high-pressure high school directly into higher-pressure university is proving increasingly difficult for some young people to handle successfully. But of course, how could a young person ever hope to be successful at life and academia when they haven’t taken the time to decide what ‘success’ looks like to them? Absent self-awareness to inform their choices and life-experience to demonstrate their own particular genius, perhaps the answer to this growing crisis is simple: take some time off, already! Who says that education can’t continue outside of a classroom? Do we really need to immediately follow up the four-years and four-walls of high school with four more years of university? The statistics suggest that we shouldn’t. At our current rate, 53% of university students still have not completed their Bachelors Degree within six years, meaning there’s work to be done. (www.nytimes.com/2016/06/02/upshot/why-collegestudents-drop-out-follow-the-dollars.html) As a way of combating this issue, many universities are beginning to encourage their applicants to take a Gap Year before arrival, citing the many academic and personal benefits that Gap Year alumni possess when entering academia. The idea of the Gap Year was created with the intention of allowing students time to explore the world, to get in 192
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touch with their passions, and to mature before pursuing higher education. It is rare to find high school graduates who truly know what they want for their future. They might have a foggy idea, but most have never experienced enough life outside of their family home to know not only what kindles their fire, but also what they can get paid for and hopefully even what the world needs. The best way to discover a lifelong passion is to get out in the world and explore. Ask questions. Try new things. Learn a new language. Stop worrying about test scores and start worrying about what you truly want to do with the next ten/twenty/thirty years of your life: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world truly needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman On average, 98% of Gap Year students reported that their year helped them to develop as a person. Personal anecdotes and some peer-reviewed studies have shown that students who take a Gap Year are likely to increase in maturity and will enter university confident in their abilities as adults. It’s not hard to see why. While most students leave home the day they move into their dorms, Gap Year students have spent a year traveling the world and learning selfsufficiency. Most have also spent a good deal of time planning and
saving money for their Gap Year, learning valuable life skills along the way. With these experiences under their belts, moving onto a university campus is less like moving into a new world and more like one more step along a greater journey. Without the stress of learning how to “adult,” students can spend more time focusing on their studies and less time panicking over how to balance a budget. According to the 2015 National Gap Year Alumni Survey, (Hoe, Nina PhD, Institute for Survey Research, 2016), after taking a Gap Year students are more likely to know what direction they’d like to take in life. 77% of Gappers felt that their time away helped them to find a purpose in life and led them towards a career they were passionate about. Gap Year programs are designed to help students to get hands-on with the world and
leadership roles on campus, while also choosing to study a topic with which they’re more connected. These students are more likely to stick with their original major of choice and more likely to have a game plan for life after graduation. As a result, Gappers are often well equipped to handle the new workload and to perform at the top of their game. Studies have shown that students who took a Gap Year almost always over performed academically in college, usually to a statistically significant degree, and most importantly, the positive effect of taking a Gap Year was demonstrated to endure over all four years. (nordic.businessinsider.com/benefitsof-a-taking-a-gap-year-2016-9/) Worried that your student might never return from her Gap Year? Don’t be. According to three separate studies, 90% of students who took a Gap Year returned to college within a year. (wsj.com/articles/SB THINKING BEYOND BORDERS CROSS CULTURAL SOLUTIONS 10001424052970203513204576047 723922275698). Most students set goals during their Gap Year and use their college years to achieve them. Universities have begun to notice the academic success of Gap Year students. As time goes on and these statistics hold, universities are making it easier for their applicants to take a Gap Year. Across the U.S., no fewer than 160 colleges and universities have begun to embrace to find ways to apply those experiences to their daily lives. As a the idea of a Gap Year. Many universities now have deferral result, 86% of Gappers report being “satisfied or very satisfied” policies (www.americangap.org/fav-colleges.php) in place for with their careers once they begin them. As an example, one Gap Year purposes and some are beginning to prioritize Gappers Gap Year student spent her time in Northern Canada, working over other applicants. The University of North Carolina – Chapel with indigenous groups. She’s now studying indigenous law. Hill offers some leadership in this way, offering scholarships to Others may become doctors, journalists, business managers, or students wanting to take a Gap Year through their Global Gap scientists, drawing from their own direct experiences and again, Year Fellowship at the Campus Y. (admissions.unc.edu/explore/ thankful for the first-person experience of being involved in enrich-your-education/global-gap-year-fellowship/). Other schools the work prior to committing Junior year in college. Best of all, such as Tufts, Princeton, Elon, Warren Wilson, Naropa, Florida Gappers will find that their Gap Year experiences not only have State University, Portland State University, and many others have personal benefits, but they also translate directly into resume emerged with their own methods to engage and reward Gap Year boosters, inevitably launching them into the top percentile of students. applicants (https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/how-use-yourFeeling like a Gap Year might be exactly what you’ve been gap-year-improve-your-resume), garnering greater attention looking for? Getting started is easy. The American Gap Association for the unique accomplishments they’ve achieved, and global provides free access to hundreds of resources for students, perspective their experiences demonstrate. Just recently, parents, and Gap Year organizers alike. This is where you’ll find another student who graduated from Yale was being interviewed guides to planning your very own Gap Year, questions to ask a for a position only to find that the overwhelming majority of his potential Gap Year provider or program, Gap Year statistics and job interview was focused on his Gap Year as the more defining articles, and Gap Year counselors to answer your questions and and informative element of the interview process. start you on your way. Good luck! --As colleges get behind the Gap Year in greater numbers and support, they are also understanding better the benefits to their Ethan Knight is the Executive Director and Founder of the own campuses: Gappers have real-world experience to aid them American Gap Association. He has traveled to over 50 countries, in balancing budgets, keeping up with their schedules, and led countless leadership training seminars, been a TEDx speaker managing the stress of university life. In fact, many colleges in Portland, OR., and worked with over 2,000 students over the are now offering Gap Year programs, Gap Year Scholarships, course of his career. Ethan co-wrote this article with Hannah and Leadership awards for which Gapping qualifies students. Miller, a Gap Year alum and current university student, who took Additionally, most Gap Year students tend to take on greater an independent Gap Year prior to starting college. W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM
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A gap year should be the experience of a lifetime, shaping your future with passion and purpose. For the last ten years, Thinking Beyond Borders has set a new standard for gap year programs while empowering students to become lifelong change makers. Thinking Beyond Borders is the cutting edge in experiential learning, with the safest and most impactful programs available. Each group is facilitated by the highest quality Program Leaders who take you out of the classroom to work alongside real experts solving real world problems, all while gaining from incredible cultural immersion. Thinking Beyond Borders programs are designed to be transformational: • Safest Operations – TBB has an impeccable record of maintaining student health and safety. •Culturally Enriching Experiences – Now more than ever, understanding global cultures is of the utmost importance. TBB offers meaningful cross-cultural learning. •Highest Quality Program Leaders – TBB goes beyond the standard for Program Leaders among gap year programs. Each program group is led by teams of Program Leaders with Master's degrees, years of experience, and the talent to be among each student’s favorite teachers. •Curriculum for College Readiness – TBB's programs are designed to meet the specific needs of students transitioning to college and adulthood. Here’s what alumni students and parents say: “The Global Gap Year gave me the time and unique experiences necessary to hone my interests and figure out how I wanted to spend my time in college. Before arriving at Georgetown, I wasn’t really sure which path of study to take; there were so many options that interested me, and TBB helped me find connections among these interests, which translated into a plan of action in college. My interest in healthcare management is a product of my time with TBB in South Africa, where I first experienced studying health problems and working with patients every day.” – Nick Gardiner, Thinking Beyond Borders Alum “After TBB, Lucy went on to her freshman year of college and took classes that were meaningful to her, not just classes that filled a requirement. She finished the year with all A’s and, more importantly, she was more engaged with her college classroom experience because of the time spent traveling with TBB. Ultimately, her college experience is more valuable as a result of the gap year with TBB.” – Betsy Blankenbaker, Thinking Beyond Borders Alum Parent thinkingbeyondborders.org info@thinkingbeyondborders.org 203.993.0236
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WHERE THERE BE DRAGONS
THE LEADER IN CROSS-CULTURAL + EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION SINCE 1993 Mapmakers once drew Dragons to represent lands unknown. Bold explorers who ventured beyond the map’s edge were said to go “where there be dragons”… Dragons offers summer and semester programs in 19 countries, each one custom-crafted by instructor teams who bring their unique vision and expertise to the course design. Our educators are united by a mission of nurturing understanding across borders through authentic cultural exchange. Our goal is to help participants develop the self-awareness and cross-cultural competencies to be active participants in the world. What makes a Dragons course different? Small Groups: A typical Dragons group consists of 12 students and 3 instructors. This 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio ensures that we are able to individually challenge and support every student with careful mentorship. Professional Instructors: We work with the best international guides and educators in the industry. Our instructors are carefully selected based on their group facilitation skills, local language fluency, regional experience in the country, and their connections with our host communities. Typically, when a Dragons instructor team heads into the field they collectively represent at least four languages, multiple citizenships, ten or more years of in-country experience, and 300+ field days managing student groups abroad. Authentic Immersion: We travel like locals, live with families, apprentice with artists, and learn from scholars, factory workers, sages, and community leaders alike. Our goal is to connect participants to a direct experience of a different place through hands-on and meaningful engagement. Dynamic Itinerary Design: Our participants learn by doing. Dragons itineraries are flexible to create space for unscripted, serendipitous, and candid moments of surprise and discovery. The world is constantly changing and we believe our programs should too. Backpacks, not roller bags, are on the packing list because it’s a novel combination of gravel roads, local transportation, and dirt paths that make each program an original adventure. Ethical Travel: We think it’s important to travel responsibly. We define ethical travel as environmentally conscientious, culturally selfaware, and focused on developing mutually meaningful connections with local communities. Dragons has over 25 years of experience guiding groups and managing risk in the context of international education. In more than two decades of operations, we’ve established crucial risk management relationships with International SOS, key locallybased safety and security officials, and a global network of reputable health care professionals and hospitals. Dragons has collaborated to design custom programming for Carleton College, The Thacher School, Milton Academy, and Princeton University, in addition to partnerships with over 50 other esteemed schools and universities. Going ‘where there be dragons’ takes curiosity… we go there. Will you? wheretherebedragons.com/students info@wheretherebedragons.com 1-800-982-9203
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REAL SKILLS FOR THE REAL WORLD. For students who are ready to see the real world, learn something new, and free themselves from the familiar. The Adventure of a Lifetime What sets Winterline apart from other gap year and study abroad programs? Skills. Winterline Global Education offers skillsbased gap year and short programs for young adults with adventurous spirits and interest in the world around them. Winterline students travel the world, explore their passions, and simultaneously learn real-world skills to prepare for college, careers, and life. Whether spending a year or a week with Winterline, students visit extraordinary places, immerse in new cultures, hone new crafts, and gain important knowledge about themselves – all while having an exceptional time doing it. 9 MONTHS. 10 COUNTRIES. 100 SKILLS. From pitching a tent to pitching a business idea, Winterline students learn vital skills that aren’t taught in high school or college. Our nine-month gap year experience is specifically designed to expand our students’ knowledge of global cultures, issues and contexts while teaching them practical life and career skills. Students on this program can even earn college credit. Accompanied by our expert field advisors, students embark on unparalleled adventures with their new friend group. From scuba diving in Belize to preparing a traditional Thai meal, students try a variety of skills that will help them discover themselves and the world around them. What’s your schedule? What are your interests? Our Life and Business Skills programs are as rich and fulfilling as our Gap Year program – only shorter, to fit any schedule. These programs give students a global perspective and engage them with their interests before committing to a college major or a career. Our short programs give students a break from the classroom to practice hands-on learning in an adventurous setting. Students can spend select weeks in the Winter, Spring, and Summer diving with sharks, living in a Costa Rican rainforest, or learning about art in Venice. Here’s what parents and students are saying about our program: “We believe this experience was one of the smartest investments we have done for him.” –Parent “I came on Winterline simply to have fun, but really I am gaining a clearer image of who I am and what I love to do.” –Benji M. Is your student looking to travel, gain new skills, and develop friendships that last a lifetime? Then have them join us! 888.737.4226 winterline.com admissons@winterline.com
SUMMER PROGRAMS SUMMER AT SARAH LAWRENCE Bronxville, NY
At Sarah Lawrence we believe in the power of exploration and reflection to open up new worlds. That’s why students come to our summer programs – to tap into a creative space that enables them to share a powerful story, through writing, film, or social justice activism. Each summer, over one hundred high school students come to Sarah Lawrence to experience rigorous academic and creative programs. Our immersive one-, three-, and five-week non-credit programs in filmmaking, creative writing and social justice activism represent the strengths and talents of our faculty, making the experience of study and creation at Sarah Lawrence accessible in the summer. The programs meet students at their current talent and skill level, helping them develop and grow through individualized attention and the creation of original work. Residential options give precollege students a taste of living on a college campus, while nonresidential options offer scheduling flexibility. Rooted in the Sarah Lawrence College tradition of one-on-one interaction, students meet individually with faculty to draw out their best, most authentic work. The Programs In partnership with the International Film Institute of New York, students in the Film Intensive spend five weeks creating an original film, learning the entire process of making a film, from screenwriting to editing. The curriculum fully engages participants from start to finish. Classes are designed to work closely together to ensure students are prepared to complete their films by the end of the program. Designed to give high school students an immersive experience of Sarah Lawrence, the Social Justice Intensive provides students theoretical, historical, and present day perspectives on issues such as class, gender, sexuality, and race. Students learn, discuss, and apply knowledge by creating their own social justice-oriented blogs and artwork. Bringing the best of Sarah Lawrence’s creative writing opportunities to high-schoolers, summer offers Writer’s Village, a writing program led by Sarah Lawrence’s celebrated writing faculty. Participants spend three weeks immersed in fiction and poetry workshops, readings, craft talks, and free writing periods that supplement learning. Original Work to Carry Forth Summer may fly by, but the experience of Sarah Lawrence stays with our students, giving each participant invaluable interpersonal connection to their faculty and peers, a creative outlet, and skills for self-expression that will prepare them for what’s next. Sarah Lawrence College Pre-College Programs Bronxville, New York SLC.EDU/ISG
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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The Boston Leadership Institute offers award-winning summer STEM research programs at the Dana Hall School, Bentley University and the Longwood Medical Area, all located in Greater Boston. Students develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise that strengthen credentials valuable for college admissions, interviews, and essays. High achieving 8th graders through rising high school seniors apply and undergo a selective admissions process. The Boston Leadership Institute was named among five top summer science programs in the country by New York Times subsidiary, about.com, in 2012 and was again included when the list was updated in 2015 and 2017. The Boston Leadership Institute was named Top 101 Best Summer Camps, appearing among three top academic summer programs on the 2013 list. Programs are led by teachers who hold major teaching awards, teach at top ranked schools, and/or hold advanced degrees from universities such as Yale, Harvard and Princeton. Students take advantage of Boston’s prime location to visit premier research universities such as Harvard and MIT as well as world-renowned hospitals. Boston contains one of the world’s heaviest concentrations of leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies and students tour these as well. Graduates have been accepted by top universities all over the world, including Yale, Dartmouth, McGill, Tufts, Columbia, Michigan, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins and Cornell. Students from 35 states and 10 foreign countries enjoyed hands-on research programs last summer. Comparable numbers of males and females attend. Dana Hall is located in Wellesley, MA, one of Boston’s most affluent suburbs, and is a 7 minute walk to the commuter rail providing access to downtown Boston. Fully equipped science labs contain state-ofthe-art features. For students choosing to board, dormitories are airconditioned and contain kitchens. The indoor recreational complex contains a 21,000-square-foot gymnasium with two NCAA regulationsize basketball courts; a three-lane, suspended indoor track; an Aquatics Center featuring a 25-yard, six-lane pool; squash courts; and a large exercise room with pond-views. Boarding students also enjoy weekend trips to Boston, the second most popular tourist destination in the country and a magnet for students. Three-week STEM research programs are offered in Applied Physics Research; Biomedical Engineering; Biological Research; Biomedical and Surgical Research; Biomedical Research: Contagious Disease; Biomedical Research: Genetics and Clinical Trials; Chemistry Research; Engineering Research; Forensic Science; Veterinary Medicine; Marine Biology; Neuroscience Research; and STEM Entrepreneurship. Visit our website, www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com or call 781- 431 - 2514.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMMES For centuries, the University of Cambridge has shaped and changed the world through its visionary ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. The University’s International Summer Programmes (8 July–18 August 2018) offer a mixture of tradition and innovation, as new and returning students absorb the atmosphere of this remarkable place, learning from some of its finest academics – and from each other. The programmes have a reputation for excellent teaching, fascinating courses, and intriguing CU TRINITY BACK GATE lectures. Every year, graduates, PHOTO BY JAMESAPPLETON.CO.UK undergraduates and other adults of all ages and backgrounds bring their learning and life experience to the classroom. There is no shortage of new ideas and opinions. Over 170 courses make up our open-access programmes: Science, Literature, Shakespeare, Creative Writing, Ancient and Classical Worlds, History, Medieval Studies, Interdisciplinary and, new for 2018, Art and Visual Culture. Some students stay for all six weeks, others just for one or two. The Interdisciplinary Programme comprises three independent two-week terms, which allow for two-, four- and six-week study periods. You can focus on courses in the same discipline, or choose courses in different subject fields. The three-week English Law and Legal Methods Programme is primarily for lawyers and law students with no knowledge of the English legal system. Adding to the academic experience, you can choose to stay in a choice of historic Cambridge Colleges. Each is different in character, but all offer a warm welcome and the opportunity to meet fellow students studying other subjects. Participants become familiar with Cambridge in a way that few are privileged to experience as they enjoy meals in magnificent dining halls and have time to discover parts of the University that tourists seldom see. Long, light summer days provide opportunities to explore the beautiful Colleges, visit the many museums and art galleries, relax in a punt on the river, or share a traditional English tea in nearby Grantchester. In the evenings there are talks, concerts and ceilidhs (traditional folk dances). At weekends, you can join a variety of excursions. 2018 sees the launch of our Pre-University Programme, which has been designed specifically for 16-18 year-olds seeking to study at any of the world’s elite universities, and to help with the transition from school to university study. Apply online: ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer or email intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE Syracuse, NY
“Summer College was genuinely the best six weeks of my life,” Nicole For talented young women entering grades Azubuike says as she reflects on her experience at Syracuse University 9, 10, 11 and 12 in fall 2018 Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for young women in high school who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond. Annually, these programs, offer 250 young women the freedom to explore challenging and intriguing subjects, to strengthen their college applications, and to increase their exposure to the Smith undergraduate experience while living and studying with other motivated and ambitious students from around the world. The program offerings include Summer Science and Engineering, Women’s Writing, Discovering Women’s History, Field Studies for NICOLE AZUBUIKE (CENTER, IN PINK TOP) FORGED LIFELONG Sustainable Futures, and a College Admission Workshop. CONNECTIONS AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY’S SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Each summer, Smith welcomes to these programs young women from many nationalities and diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds who together form an extraordinary intellectual during the Summer of 2017. The rising senior at Bronx Center for community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, Science and Mathematics in Bronx, New York, attended Summer College for High School Students, a precollege program on the sprawling Syracuse University campus in central New York State. Nicole enrolled in a 6-week program called Media Literacy, Popular Culture, and Democracy, one of 40 credit and noncredit programs offered through Summer College. The program invites high school students to experience college life, explore interests, identify possible majors VALLEY and FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE before beginning the college application process. “I gained massive amounts of knowledge from the Media Literacy course,” Nicole says, adding that even though she expects to be on a pre-health career track in college, the classes she took prepared her for college-level work. “I explored abstract concepts and ideologies that are present in our society. The workload was strenuous, but filled with valuable information. My professors did not go easy on me. They treated all of us like college students.” Nicole also took a writing class during her stay at Summer College. “I learned the writing techniques and skills that are needed to analyze, explain, evaluate, and execute rhetoric flawlessly,“ she says. “I also learned how to prioritize and manage my time so that I can balance school work, friends, and my personal down time.” A scholarship from the Charles Hayden Foundation made Nicole’s participation possible. After being nominated by a college counselor, she eagerly submitted two essays, two letters of recommendation and had an interview before being notified that she had won. “I couldn’t exploratory, challenging and rich in role models. Professors who are have hoped to spend my summer any other way,” she asserts. world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while Syracuse’s program focuses on helping students develop time encouraging students’ interests and passions and helping them management and college-level study skills, as well as learning how to develop new academic skills. live independently on a college campus. Workshops and tours of local Here young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as universities also help students prepare for the college selection and scholars, scientists, leaders. application process. “This experience helped me discover what I want smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs in a college, and what kind of environment I wish to be in,” Nicole says, adding, “I hope to return to Syracuse as an admitted student!” Social engagement and networking is a welcome benefit. “I have made the greatest friends that I now consider my family, and we have created the strongest, unbreakable bonds,” Nicole says. “There are so many memories I’ll never forget.” Northampton, MA
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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – SUMMER 2018 New York, NY
Columbia University’s Summer Sessions offer the opportunity to take classes or begin a certificate program from across the University. Taught by world-class faculty, courses are available in over 50 subject areas, including Arts, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Human Rights, International Affairs, Mathematics, Prelaw, and Statistics. Summer is a terrific time to learn something new, advance a career, and meet like-minded people in the setting of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Each summer, Columbia attracts students already enrolled in degree programs, individuals looking to improve their knowledge in anticipation of applying for higher education programs, professionals who want to move toward the next step in their career, and individuals seeking personal enrichment through Postbaccalaureate Studies. Summer students have access to the state-of-the-art student center, gym, and recreational facilities, as well as one of the most renowned library collections in the nation. The varying academic needs and backgrounds of students who attend Summer Sessions make the community one of the most diverse and dynamic on campus. Advisors help students customize a summer plan of action, whether they have their goals lined-up and need a few more courses to fulfill them, or they’re starting a new career and want to deepen their knowledge in a field. Taking advantage of the resources of one of the world’s most esteemed universities can help any student reach his or her next step. Columbia University’s Summer Session 1 runs from May 21– June 29, 2018, and Summer Session 2 from July 2–August 10, 2018.
To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about summer options at Columbia, visit www.sps.columbia.edu/summer18 In addition to classes for visiting and returning students, Columbia University’s Summer Programs for High School Students offer high-achieving students the opportunity to experience college life in the Ivy League while sampling the vibrancy of New York City as well as an international program in Barcelona. All programs combine academic rigor and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings and careful supervision and support. To learn more and apply, visit www.sps.columbia.edu/hs18 198
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SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM AT WAGNER COLLEGE Staten Island, NY
Be Part of the City The Summer Pre-College Program at Wagner College invites high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to become Wagner students for the summer with a unique opportunity to explore the greatest city in the world, New York City. If you are adventurous, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in the world, Wagner College is where you belong. As a Pre-College student, you will experience college-level academics in a small class setting. Our instructors are experts in
their fields and are fully committed to sharing their passion and experience with all students. The pre-college program is designed to challenge your critical thinking and problem solving skills, both in the classroom and during exciting field trips. Programs Offered From July 8 to July 27, students will have an opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits in programs. Academic topics for 2018 may include psychology, economics, pre-medical/ healthcare studies, microbiology, music technology, filmmaking, English & writing, history, musical theater and stagecraft. Living at Wagner Residential students will have the added benefit of experiencing campus life, building friendships and independence. In addition to exploring New York City, they will have the opportunity to meet with college counselors who are experts in navigating the challenges of the college admission process. Value The Summer Pre-College Program offers substantial savings on tuition of more than half the regular cost of college credit courses at Wagner College and similar institutions. Each course will help students get a jump on their college education. But the real value lies in the independence learned, confidence gained and sense that you are on your way towards being college ready. The Wagner College Difference Immerse yourself in a curriculum incorporating both classroom and off-campus experiences that models the nationally-recognized undergraduate curriculum, The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, where “Learning by Doing” is the focus. It is the bridge that connects your experiences in class, across campus, and around New York City to your specific goals for tomorrow. To apply or to learn more, visit wagner.edu/pre-college lifelong-learning@wagner.edu or call 718-390-3221 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WagnerLifelong for an inside look at our programs!
{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } GLOBAL TEEN SUMMER EXPERIENCES For over 35 summers we’ve been creating life changing experiences that teens remember as the best of their lives and inspired more than 31,000 teens to gain a broader perspective of the world and themselves. With an incredible range of over 70 summer programs across 24 countries, students completing 7th - 12th grades have the opportunity to get a head start exploring the world and discovering their passion. Our TRAVEL, LEARN and VOLUNTEER programs offer different types of experiences, all while staying true to our philosophy of perfectly planned, perfectly paced itineraries and positive group dynamics. By traveling to new places with peers their own age, teens not only make everlasting friendships, they also get to step out of their comfort zone, which is key to building confidence and independence. Discover a few of our featured programs: Pre-College Enrichment Programs Students who want to preview college life can take enriching courses and live on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, at McGill University in Montreal, at Florence University of the Arts or at prestigious schools in Barcelona. An exciting selection of courses includes: 3D Animation, Art History, Business Management, Cooking, Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Health and Wellness, Improv, Photography, Psychology, Social Media Marketing, Surfing, Web Design and more! Community Service Programs By participating in community service, teens are rewarded with an authentic cultural experience while helping others. With our longstanding service partners, teens learn about the impact these projects have on the local communities and gain a greater understanding of the role they play as a global citizen. Plus, service hours can bolster future college and work applications as they can be used towards earning the President’s Volunteer Service Award. More About Our Programs Itineraries range from 10 to 40 days and cater to a variety of interests, including pre-college enrichment, adventure travel, community service, baseball, fashion, language programs and so much more. And it’s easy to get excited about traveling to popular destinations such as the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, South Africa and Thailand. Contact Us With our wealth of experience and passion for personalized attention, we’d love to get to know you and answer any questions you may have so that we can recommend the most suitable summer experience. There are many subtle differences in choosing the perfect program and having that conversation with you is an important start. westcoastconnection.com 866.925.2370 info@westcoastconnection.com
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS AT BROWN UNIVERSITY: SUMMER 2018 Providence, RI
A True Residential College Experience Brown’s Pre-College Programs attract serious college-bound students from around the world. As a student, you’ll live in a Brown University residence hall, eat at a Brown dining hall, and join your fellow students on The College Green—just as you would if you were a Brown undergraduate. You will be surrounded by peers from diverse backgrounds and cultures—all sharing a passion for high-level academics and a desire to succeed at a selective
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institution like Brown University. A student who completes a Pre-College course is better prepared, more confident, and better positioned to succeed during one of the biggest transitions of his or her life: the move to college. Brown University: 250 Years of Academic Excellence Brown is known in the Ivy League for an innovative open curriculum that challenges students to be actively engaged in their own intellectual development. Pre-College Programs are an opportunity to explore this stimulating learning environment. Academics are at the program’s core, with more than 300 courses in one- to seven-week sessions on campus, online and abroad. Dive deeper into a subject you love or a new area of learning you may never have considered. You will face exciting challenges and accomplish more than you can imagine. Come to Brown Pre-College Programs to experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world. Brown University Pre-College Programs Providence, Rhode Island www.brown.edu/summer
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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD
Qualified high school students can have the opportunity to take JHU undergraduate level courses during the summer. In addition to earning college credit, students experience life at Hopkins while living on campus and engaging in academic and social activities with their peers. This Summer Do More! Achieve More!
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) offers four exciting summer options for qualified high school students: Discover Hopkins, Summer University, Mini Term, and EducationUSA Academy. The Discover Hopkins Program is an intensive program designed to expose selected students (ages 15-18) to various programs such as Introduction to Lab Research, The Hospital, Medical Intensive, Introduction to Biology and Medicine, Psychological Profiling, Application of Abnormal Psychology to Forensic Cases, The Psychology of Police Deadly Force Encounters and more. The Discover Hopkins program runs for two-weeks and is available to both residential and commuter students during three different terms. Students may enroll for one, two, or all three terms. The Johns Hopkins Summer University Program offers high school students the opportunity to take freshman and sophomore JHU credit classes in arts and sciences and engineering with many of the same faculty that would teach the course during fall and spring terms. Mini-Terms offer benefits of the Summer University program, but the courses are condensed into two intensive weeks. The onecredit courses offered during Mini-Term focus on a specific topic and offer a great opportunity for academic exploration. EducationUSA Academy provides you with a world-class academic and cultural immersion experience for international high school students ages 15-17. Improve your academic English, and learn about the U.S. education system with visits to historic colleges and universities. The educational and cultural activities immerse you in the American experience. Must be non-US citizens only. See www.sites.krieger.jhu.edu/educationusa For more information on the programs, please visit our website at www.jhu.edu/summer and click “I’m a Pre-College Student.” If you have any further questions about our application and admissions process, please contact the Summer Programs office at 410-516-4548 or summer@jhu.edu 200
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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM Manhattan and the Bronx, NY
Set yourself up for success. Even if you have waited to perfect your college resume, there is still time to set yourself apart this summer. Consider the advantages of taking a class at Fordham: You’ll strengthen your college applications with a proven record of your abilities, show initiative, learn something new, and gain real college experience in the classroom and beyond so you can choose the right school for you. Most of all, unlike other pre-college programs, this one offers college credits that can be easily applied at whatever college you choose. Fordham Summer Session More than 250 courses at two New York campuses, in Manhattan and the Bronx Fordham University invites visiting college students to catch up or get ahead this summer. Meet your goals with day and evening classes in two convenient locations, affordable tuition rates, and toptier instruction. Because of Fordham’s strong academic reputation, credits usually transfer easily. Looking for work experience? Fordham’s Summer in the City Internship Program helps students secure New York internships, receive credit, and make the most of their positions with valuable career guidance. Need to fulfill pre-med requirements? Fordham’s extensive offerings in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics help you stay on track for graduate or medical school applications. Did you switch or add a major? Do you want to study abroad? Core and advanced classes in every discipline can help you catch up on requirements and graduate on time. Hybrid, online, and study abroad courses are also available. Registration is open to all high school graduates. Think Summer, Think Fordham. Call 718-817-4665 or visit fordham.edu/summer
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HOPKINS
THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN
Hopkins is an independent, coeducational day school of 714 students in grades 7-12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and a dedicated staff. We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity. Together, we seek to: • develop in our young people the habits of mind of scholars as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning • foster the courage to live and think as distinct individuals who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world • expose every student to the deep satisfaction that derives from service to others • enlarge the educational experience to include the creative joy and aesthetic sensibility of the artist, and the vitality and competitive spirit of the athlete • provide, through the School’s advisers, the wisdom and goodwill necessary to guide our young people to confident self-reliance • nurture the development of character essential to leading a rich and purposeful life These tenets are made manifest in the daily life of the School and in the hopes and ambitions we share as an educational community. Taken as a whole, these values provide us both definition and direction as we strive to fulfill Hopkins’ mission. Hopkins School, 986 Forest Rd, New Haven, CT 06515 hopkins.edu
New York City, NY
The IDEAL School of Manhattan is the only independent, K-12, inclusion school in NYC. IDEAL’s mission is to affirm and accept the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world. IDEAL is built on the principles of diversity and inclusion. Every aspect of the IDEAL experience — instruction, assessment, program, enrichment — reflects a research-based commitment to inclusion
education as a means for academic excellence. Because IDEAL teachers know their students as individuals in and out of the classroom, they are able to design instruction that builds upon the unique talents and strengths of the learners in their room. Rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, differentiated instruction allows students to pursue the same subjects at multiple levels of complexity. Supportive faculty, low student-to-teacher ratios, small class sizes, and teams of experienced general educators and learning specialists create a learning community where every student can succeed and every student has a voice. Furthermore, at IDEAL, no one leaves their identity at the door. IDEAL’s curriculum and programs are multicultural by design, and social justice and anti-bias instruction are both infused throughout the curriculum and given dedicated instructional time. Experiential learning opportunities including a signature eighth grade trip to Alabama, a rich experience in the Arts, and a differentiated Athletic program round out the IDEAL experience. IDEAL’s unique program cultivates empathy and collaboration. With the confidence that comes from being known and celebrated, students not only strive for excellence in their own academic and personal pursuits, but they also support and encourage their peers in their endeavors and accomplishments. At IDEAL, we are proud of our mission and the way inclusion fosters compassionate students who are not afraid to take risks and who develop not only the desire but also the leadership skills to create a more just and equitable world. Please visit our website at theidealschool.org to learn more about IDEAL and to sign up for an Open House or a Tuesday Tour. theidealschool.org 314 West 91st Street, NYC, 10024 (212) 769-1699
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TRINITY-PAWLING Pawling, NY
The goal of a Trinity-Pawling education is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy. The School pursues this goal Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in through a vigorous learning environment that emphasizes 21st century the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in skills such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. preparing young men for higher education. The school’s founder, A commitment to project-based and experiential learning acknowlTheodate Pope Riddle, was one of America’s first, successful, edges the research that has identified learning paradigms proven to be female architects, and she serves as the cornerstone of our school’s successful for boys. A camaraderie of “brotherhood” is enhanced by motto, Aspirando et Perseverando – To Aspire and to Persevere. the mutuality of educators and students who are dedicated to building Mrs. Riddle’s fortitude and vision in 1927 created the groundwork a culture of excellence and honor. The Trinity-Pawling learning experifor an institution that challenges boys in the pursuit of knowledge ence combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication and self-improvement. Throughout this process, students find to prepare young men for an ever-changing world. unwavering support and create With 90% of faculty living on campus, students learn and grow fraternal bonds that will last a in a close-knit community. Students are guided by teachers who lifetime. are also their coaches and dorm parents, establishing strong facultyAt the core of the Avon Old student collaboration and providing for 24/7 learning. TrinityFarms experience are dedicated and Pawling serves 300 boys in grades 7-12 and offers a postgraduate passionate teachers that understand program. The School offers over 100 academic courses and 18 AP the intricacy of educating boys. courses, interscholastic competition in 13 sports within the New Teachers demonstrate expertise England Founders League, and a diverse menu of activities, clubs, in their disciplines, and they also and trips allowing students to explore many interests. contextualize learning; this helps Trinity-Pawling’s Center for Learning Achievement houses a students to explore meaningful roles number of support services to assist students in recognizing and as men in today’s complex society. reaching their academic potential. Specific instructional programs are Small classes allow teachers to cater to the learning needs of each available for students who have language-based learning differences, and VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE individual. As relational learners, boys derive tremendous benefit for students with executive function difficulties. Inspired by inquiry, our from faculty that serves as Athletics is an honored tradition at Avon Learning Labs are the unofficial help desks of Trinity-Pawling. Old Farms where boys learn the value of teamwork, dedication, and Trinity-Pawling is located on 150 acres overlooking the Hudson sportsmanship. Experienced coaches, state of the art facilities, strong River Valley, 90 minutes north of NYC. The Campus includes turf competition, and countless athletes at the collegiate and professional and natural grass athletic fields, an all-weather track, tennis courts, level shoulder our athletic program. Each year, Avon Old Farms squash courts, hockey rink, a contemporary art center with 400-seat competes as one of the best programs in the United States. theater, state-of-the-art science, technology, and innovation spaces, Avon Old Farms possesses a top-tier curriculum in visual and and a new 20,000 sq. ft. field house. performing arts. Our rich and varied programs provide many One of the School’s most distinctive attributes is the Effort opportunities for boys to express themselves creatively. From our top System, which began 45 years choral group, the Riddlers, to our exquisite visual artists, students are ago. Each boy at Trinity-Pawling consistently honored on local, regional, and national levels for their is assessed and recognized for talent. Avon Old Farms is a special place for young men to explore the effort he devotes to a given drawing, painting, singing, or acting. endeavor: academics, athletics, The College Counseling Office is fully engaged with every student, dormitory responsibilities, civic which allows us to be one of the most successful college preparatory engagement, attendance, and schools in single-sex education. We identify and facilitate the proper extracurricular activity. The matches between Avon students and institutions of higher learning. learning objective inherent in The foundation of Avon Old Farms, and all that the school offers, this ethos of effort is to teach will always be rooted in our core values of brotherhood, scholarship, young people that the more they integrity and sportsmanship; these lessons are fundamental to invest of themselves the greater success at Avon and stay with our graduates for a lifetime. their accomplishments will be. Avon Old Farms School: 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 JP Burlington, Director of Admissions 800-464-2866 845-855-4825 www.AvonOldFarms.com 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564 admissions@trinitypawling.org trinitypawling.org Avon, CT
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THE KNOX SCHOOL
Open Houses: November 9 and December 4, 2017 Students: 251 (216 Upper and 35 Middle) Boarding: 55% Day: 45% Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1 admissions@ethelwalker.org ethelwalker.org/openhouse
Be a Part of Something Special at The Knox School Imagine living and learning in an inclusive community in which people thrive in an environment where taking risks is revered and achieving more than one ever imagined is a reality. Imagine athletes performing in musicals and choir, and artists being competitive fencers. Imagine students affectionately calling their school campus their “home beside the shore” where they have experiences that impact their lives in ways they never dreamed possible. Imagine students graduating high school with the selfconfidence to try new things, the work ethic to thrive in a college or university and with a true belief in the power of their own efforts. You don’t have to imagine or look any further than The Knox School; all of these images are what comprise the “Knox Difference.” The Knox School, located in Saint James on Long Island’s North Shore, is a student-centered, college preparatory school serving local day students and domestic and international boarding students in grades 6-12 and PG. Our students hail from 11 countries and the continental U.S., with half from Long Island and the Tristate area. Our team of administrators and educators are proud of the diversity and talent these young men and women bring to the School, and work tirelessly to prepare them for the challenges they will face in the ever-changing world in which we live. With unique programs in STEM, Crew, Equestrian, Fencing, Prep Basketball, Visual and Performing Arts, our students receive an education like no other, and our students are part of something special. Visit us at KnoxSchool.org to learn more about the Knox Difference and to begin the application process.
Simsbury, CT
The Ethel Walker School is an independent, all-girls college preparatory, boarding and day school in Simsbury, Connecticut. The Upper School is for boarding and day students in grades nine through 12; a post graduate year is also offered. The Middle School is for day students in grades six through eight. People who know Walker’s will tell you that when girls first arrive here, they fall in love with the all-girls environment, the serene beauty of our campus and the power of learning in our classrooms that elevates academic performance and produces lifelong relationships. Walker’s is guided by the principle and pursuit of integrity. By this we mean that we are a school where every aspect of a girl’s life — academic, athletic, social, and personal well-being — comes together. Our school’s new Centennial Center seamlessly integrates all dimensions of our students’ lives and includes two dance studios, a health and wellness center, four squash courts, an eight-lane pool, a fitness center, a double gymnasium, and student social and gathering spaces throughout. Across every area of instruction, we place a strong emphasis on doing. Education at Walker’s is accompanied by direct action, experimentation and improvisation. The effects are immediate and lasting. Walker’s girls become the intellectual leaders and stewards of their own education. The curriculum at Walker’s combines the traditional areas of liberal arts studies — science, math, history, English, world languages, and the arts — with electives that are relevant to the world today. The faculty, including both exciting new educators and well-tenured teachers, animate the coursework with discussion-based exploration and project-based learning. More than 80% of our faculty hold advanced degrees. During the 20172018 school year, the student to faculty ratio is 7:1. Since 1911, The Ethel Walker School has excelled at preparing young women to make a difference in the world. Members of this diverse community are dedicated to scholarship, the arts, athletics, wellness and service. The satisfaction of achievement and the joy of friendship are at the core of the school's fundamental principles. At Walker's, girls are empowered to lead with integrity, respect, confidence, courage, conviction and love of learning. The Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road Simsbury, CT 06070 ethelwalker.org
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INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS ACADEMY (INACA)
A School Tailored to Your Unique Child As technology brings flexibility and personalization to our daily lives, many New York families seeking an education solution that does the same have turned to International Connections Academy (iNaCA), a virtual private school, for their full-time and part-time educational needs. Enrollment is now open for K-12 students in New York and across the globe. “Our global classroom allows students who live anywhere around the world–from New York to New Zealand–to learn together through our virtual school community,” said Katie Mussachio, assistant principal, who lives and works from her home in New York. “Last year, we taught students in 58 countries including the U.S.” International Connections Academy takes a personalized approach to learning with an award-winning, U.S. accredited curriculum and a secure easy-to-use online learning system. Students learn from home or anywhere there is an Internet connection and the more meaningful that we can make their learning to them, and work with top-quality licensed teachers who are specially trained in the more that the students will learn. Some of our 9th and 10th online instruction. grade learning experiences the last school year included: “I get to see students from all walks of life–from all over the • Creating a program to support food insecure families country and world–and it’s exciting because I get to go on a field • Learning how to write software code and produce video trip every day,” said licensed science teacher Jodi Mallia. • Refurbishing an elementary school and worked with children in iNaCA students can take one class or a full course load–depending a village in the Philippines on their individual needs. Students may tailor their schedules to • Mentoring kids in the local school systems inVALLEY Massachusetts accommodate exam preparation and applications, can take advantage FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE • Debating the impact of globalization in Africa, the Middle East of innovative electives and AP courses, and have access to a college and Asia acceleration program to concurrently earn a high school diploma and an • Bringing aid and comfort to the residents of Les Cayes, Haiti associate degree in four years. The Class of 2017 earned many accolades, • Working in internships in health and consumer products including more than $4.1 million in scholarships and acceptances into • Exploring the arts on the streets of New York and Boston Brown University, Cornell University, Stanford University, United States • Building small businesses Military Academy West Point, and many more. “We welcome all students–whether they are full-time or partThese experiences were life changing for our students, but with that, we time–and look forward to working together to expand our horizons never lose sight of the critical skills and habits that need to be developed both geographically and educationally,” said School Director – effective writing and communication skills, creative and quantitative Hannah Rinehart. “Our licensed teachers, counselors, and staff are problem solving, partnered with a strong character – these we teach in committed to serving the educational needs of all students, including an environment that excites, engages and empowers our students. The those whose families live, work, and travel internationally.” Winchendon School offers more than 170 courses and is a member of Families needing to alter or enhance their student’s learning the Hybrid Learning Consortium which gives students the ability to take for the 2017-18 school year may enroll for the first semester by courses not typically offered at most schools. An expansive curriculum, November 17 (full-time) or December 15 (part-time). Admissions compounded by continual support and weekly reports and comments for the 2018-19 school year opens November 1st. Families across from the faculty are a key aspect of our program and makes for an ideal New York are encouraged to learn more by attending a virtual learning community. Students actively participate in self-reflection on an information session. International Connections Academy is part of ongoing basis which is the backbone of our feedback system. the global learning company Pearson. In addition to a strong and varied academic program, Winchendon To learn more, visit InternationalConnectionsAcademy.com offers a myriad of different afterschool opportunities including competitive and non-competitive athletic offerings including hockey, art, soccer, theater basketball to name just a few. If you have ever worried that your child is not really engaged in his or her learning, or has not yet achieved his or her best in high school, or is not fully understood by his or her teachers – come visit The Winchendon School. Learn more at winchendon.org or if you are interested in a day school in the New York area, at brooklyn.winchendon.org At The Winchendon School, we believe boredom and lack of engagement are the enemies of a great and meaningful high school education, especially for kids who have not yet achieved their greatest potential. The research tells us the better that students are engaged,
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FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY
MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY
Nestled in the heart of central Virginia in a beautiful rural setting, Fork Union Military Academy is a unique sanctuary for learning and achievement. Founded in 1898, Fork Union has remained true to its mission for more than a century developing and inspiring young men in a demanding college preparatory environment, and challenging them to excel in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in their daily lives. Fork Union Military Academy’s rigorous admission standards, high academic expectations, and focus on achievement help outstanding young men develop, compete, and accomplish even more than they thought possible. In our safe and structured academic environment, based on Christian values, young men develop the qualities of character, self-discipline, respect, and leadership essential for success in life. As a private school, we can structure our curriculum (such as our unique One Subject Plan for the Upper School) to meet the needs of our students. We can preserve our single-sex environment to remove social distractions that come with a coeducational school. We can acknowledge and honor the Christian values that provide the moral compass for our daily lives. As a boarding school, we can facilitate profound and long-lasting change in the life of a young man. Structure and discipline become the norms of his life, not merely the constraints he must put up with for the relatively few hours of his school day. Responsibility and respect for others are lessons learned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Fork Union–not just for a few hours on weekdays. Our success shows in the lives of our graduates, whether it is our 100% college acceptance rate, the hundreds of student-athletes who have gone on to play in college and at the professional level including two Heisman Trophy winners (Vinny Testaverde and Eddie George) and twelve NFL first-round draft picks, the more than three dozen seniors earning appointments to our nation’s top service academies in the past ten years, or well-known entrepreneurs like Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour. We invite you to learn more about Fork Union Military Academy and all we have to offer boys in grades 7 through 12 as well as our one-year postgraduate program. Find out how your son can graduate with a high school and an Associate’s Degree through our partnership with Richard Bland Community College. Visit us at forkunion.com or call us at 800-GO-2-FUMA (800-462-3862) to learn more.
Harlingen, TX
Marine Military Academy is a college-preparatory boarding school for boys in grades 8-12 with an optional post-graduate year. Since 1965, MMA is the only private school in the world based on the traditions and values of the U.S. Marine Corps. Located in Harlingen, Texas, MMA has educated thousands of sons from across the world and is home to the historic Iwo Jima Monument. MMA’s mission is to develop disciplined, morally strong, college-ready young men. MMA accomplishes this by applying the Marine Corps philosophy to a college-preparatory curriculum. This comprehensive approach results in academic, physical and moral growth. MMA’s proven educational model offers adolescent males several advantages over other private and/or boarding schools. •The highly structured, disciplined and distraction-free setting makes it possible for boys to focus on their schoolwork and form crucial study habits so they earn higher grades. •The safe and healthy environment allows boys to learn from principled role models with high expectations, and experience positive peer pressure from friends. •The exceptional military program prepares and positions boys for service academy appointments. •The military system teaches boys time management, teamwork, goalsetting and problem-solving skills so they can continuously achieve. •The upright Marine Corps behaviors shape the character, attitude and work ethic of boys so they transform into honorable young men and leaders. •The scholastic program offers STEM-based electives, such as flight training and CyberPatriot, to reinforce STEM studies and introduce boys to the STEM career fields. In the summer, MMA holds a four-week, military adventure camp for school boys ages 12-18. MMA Summer Camp is highly physical and tightly structured. In 28 days, campers participate in more than 30 military challenges and sports — from archery to mud diving, from paintball to ziplining. MMA also offers a simultaneous English language immersion camp. At ESL Summer Camp, boys study English in the classroom and then practice it during the adventure camp activities. MMA was founded by Capt William A. Gary, an Arizona rancher and retired Marine Corps reservist. In 1963, Capt Gary could not find a school for his son that embraced the ideology of the Marine Corps… so he started one. When MMA opened in 1965, it was home to six boys. Today, it is home to more than 250 boys from all points of the country and world. For more information on MMA or its summer camp programs, visit MMA-TX.org (956) 423-6006 or email admissions@MMA-TX.org
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There is a leader in you. Find him at Hargrave. As the only military school in Virginia to be named a National School of Character in 2016, Hargrave Military Academy is both a nationally and internationally-recognized premier college preparatory boarding school for boys from grade seven to postgraduate. Since 1909, the academy’s four pillars of academics, spiritual growth, character development, and athletics have served as the foundation for the institution’s success. Each pillar combines to form a complete and competitive individual who understands what it takes to succeed in today’s demanding, diverse society. Character traits for life that are instilled and discussed with Cadets include: trustworthiness, commitment, punctuality, respect, honesty and citizenship. The competition for college acceptance has never been tougher, and students and their parents are constantly searching for ways to give themselves an edge in the process. Attending a military boarding school not only sets your college application apart from the rest, but it also provides the foundation for success after college and into the future. The rigorous academic curriculum and low student to teacher ratios at boarding schools prepare students for success. The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) reports that 87% of boarding school students report being very well prepared for college academically, which is a greater percentage than those who attend private day or public schools. Accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools, and nationally-accredited by AdvancED, Hargrave provides a traditional classroom experience, as well as differentiated nontraditional learning. The Academy also provides opportunities for working with fellow students on teamwork projects and hands-on applications through the General Colin Powell Leadership and Ethics Program. This one of a kind multi-faceted program combines formal academic leadership studies with practical application. Students have abundant opportunity to work through a variety of moral and ethical leadership scenarios, placing the student in the shoes of the actual decision makers and leaders. The learning process is further enhanced with the incorporation of technology via the Technology Lab, allowing students to develop their computer skills as well as also offering the chance to work independently. The curriculum includes a foundation of courses that allow students to apply to small liberal arts colleges and state institutions, to highly-selective colleges and US Service Academies. At Hargrave Military Academy, a community of educators and hard-working professionals believe that academic excellence means so much more than simply having good grades. Hargrave Military Academy 200 Military Drive, Chatham, Virginia 24531 Main 434-432-2481 Hargrave.edu
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The college that changes lives – Founded in 1887, Clark is committed to scholarship and inquiry that address social and human imperatives on a global scale. Located in New England’s second largest city, Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark enrolls approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students and is featured in Loren Pope’s book, “Colleges That Change Lives.” Clark students are passionate about ideas, events and causes beyond themselves; they regard the status quo and say, “We can do better.” Transformative force in higher education – Clark has emerged as a leader in higher education. LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice), our pioneering model of education, combines life-changing world and workplace experiences with a robust liberal arts curriculum. Through LEEP, you will confront complex problems, collaborate with faculty, learn from industry experts, and explore topics of global consequence. Internationally recognized for academics, entrepreneurship, and value – Recent rankings that acknowledge Clark’s growing reputation include U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges 2017; Forbes: America’s Top Colleges, 2017 and #16 in America’s Most Entrepreneurial Universities 2015; Princeton Review: Best Colleges 2018, Best in the Northeast, Best Business Schools, Green Colleges, Happiest Students, Best Schools for Making an Impact; and Kiplinger: #29 in Best Values in Private Universities 2017. A dynamic community with global insight – You’ll be known by name and face, as the Clark student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1 and the average class size is 21. With approximately 900 international students, faculty members and scholars, from more than 80 countries, you will encounter a variety of cultures, traditions, religions, political ideologies and people in the community. Some of the most popular majors at Clark are Psychology, Biology, International Development and Social Change, Political Science, and Business Management. Tuition-free Accelerated B.A./Master’s Degree Program – With its excellent graduate programs and research institutes, Clark University offers a unique cost-saving opportunity. If you meet eligibility requirements, in five years you can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from one of 14 different programs, with the fifth year tuition-free. Make a difference in a world hungry for change – At Clark, you will develop creativity, adaptability, resilience, persistence, and more, enabling you to translate your passions and studies into a remarkable career and purposeful life. You will graduate with the skills employers demand and the world needs, prepared to live the University’s motto: “Challenge Convention. Change Our World.” Clark University: 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA. 800/462-5275 or 508/793-7431 admissions@clarku.edu clarku.edu
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Located between Philadelphia and New York City, The Hun School of Princeton is nestled on an idyllic forty-five acre campus, less than two miles from downtown Princeton and Princeton University.
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Always we have embraced change. To prepare each new generation with the knowledge and character to be full citizens of the world. The oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States. An environmental testing ground just off the Atlantic coast, home to highpowered research partnerships, and innovative teaching. An entrepreneurial energy and a global view, with motivated students from the Boston area, throughout the U.S., and around the globe. Always innovating.
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“For my child, Eagle Hill was... a life raft.
Our son was always a thoughtful, sensitive, socially-appropriate boy but he started to sink quickly in kindergarten, and by first grade it was obvious his learning differences were significant. His self-esteem was suffering. His frustration and anxiety levels were rising. Once we found Eagle Hill, it was clearly the perfect place for him. The teachers at Eagle Hill respected and understood him for who he was as a learner. Year by year we watched him blossom into a more confident young man who understands his learning needs and is driven to be successful. The relief we felt knowing Eagle Hill had Oliver’s best interests at heart every day, knowing when to hold back and when to push him to achieve a higher level, making him feel secure and amazing about his accomplishments, is beyond words. Eagle Hill helped create who he is today–a secure self-advocating young man who enjoys school and learning.” — Parents of EHS Graduate
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Our girls are intellectual leaders and stewards of their own education. With the guidance of our exceptional faculty, our girls learn to think critically, experiment, improvise and take action. We place a strong emphasis on doing. We invite you to see for yourselves.
The Ethel Walker School is a private, college preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in grades six through 12.
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Gow is a college preparatory, boarding and day school, grades 7-12, for students with dyslexia and related language based learning disabilities. Gow provides the right environment and the right tools for dyslexic students to rethink the learning process and reinvent themselves. The Gow community has a sense of belonging, of equality, and of connection born through trials and shared triumphs. Come explore Gow.
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AT The Winchendon School we know that everyone thinks, works and learns differently. For over 90 years, our flagship campus in Winchendon, Massachusetts, has provided a vibrant learning environment (with 6 to 8 students per micro-class) where those differences are supported and celebrated. Afternoon co-curricular activities include: competitive and intramural sports clubs and the arts.
The school serves students in grades 9-12 and post-graduate boarding and day students from its main campus located outside Boston, MA and will open a second location to serve day students in New York City in September 2018.
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MAKE IDEAS REAL. In 1987 that simple mission statement drove him to co-found Blue Man Group, whose raucous and wry stagecraft turned the troupe’s signature art into a cultural touchstone.
The same spirit for inventive enterprise that drives Matt Goldman recently earned Clark a #16 ranking on Forbes magazine’s list of the nation’s most entrepreneurial research universities.
Matt and his partners have since turned their energies to Blue School, the Manhattan elementary and middle school he co-founded in 2007. The school reimagines education in a changing world by creating communities of learners “who use courageous and innovative thinking to build a harmonious and sustainable world.”
Matt exemplifies the Clark University motto, “Challenge Convention. Change Our World,” which inspires all Clarkies to make ideas real. Here, we regard the status quo and say, “We can do better.” Can you?
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THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE IN NEW YORK CITY? SEE WHAT IT’S LIKE THIS SUMMER. The Wagner College Pre-College Program for High School Students Experience New York City while earning valuable college credit and living on a beautiful campus. Wagner College is nationally known for our educational model, the Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts. The Wagner Plan is your bridge connecting the campus to New York City to your goals for tomorrow.
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For centuries, the University of Cambridge has shaped and changed the world through its visionary ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. The University’s International Summer Programmes (8 July - 18 August 2018), with a reputation for excellent teaching and inspirational courses, reflect this heritage of innovation and tradition. Our open-access programmes are delivered at university level and geared towards undergraduates, graduates and other adults of all ages and backgrounds. Over 170 one- to three-week courses are taught by leading Cambridge academics and guest subject specialists. Classroom sessions are supplemented by themed plenary lectures, general-interest evening talks, visits and practicals. To complete the experience, you can stay in a historic Cambridge College and get to know fellow students at meals in magnificent dining halls. You will become familiar with Cambridge in a way that few are privileged to experience. Long summer days allow time to explore the Colleges and vibrant city centre, relax in a punt on the river, enjoy a traditional English tea at Grantchester and attend concerts and ceilidhs. 2018 sees the launch of our NEW Pre-University Programme which has been designed specifically for 16-18 year-olds seeking to study at any of the world’s elite universities and to help with the transition from school to university study.
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