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THE CONCEPT behind IT OCCURS TO ME THAT I AM AMERICA was simple: a collection that would bring together writers and artists to tell stories that addressed ideas, thoughts or simply impressions regarding civil liberties and freedom through race, gender, to what it means to be an American – to be published on the one-year anniversary of the Women’s march and all in support of the ACLU. The results were not only diverse in subject matter, from dystopian worlds, to hate crime and even hilarious satire, but brought up the very nature of what it means to tell a story.

Susan Minot’s “Listen” defies categories while expanding them. At once a discourse, a dialogue, a conversation, a poem, a story, it captures the way people speak and express their outer (and inner) thoughts, particularly at this complex moment in history. The myriad voices Minot employs with such skill are equally disparate and unifying, confused and imploring. “Listen” challenges us, as readers and as people, to not only think, reason, and listen to what others are saying but to what we are saying.

–Jonathan Santlofer, Editor, IT OCCURS TO ME THAT I AM AMERICA

Listen

By Susan Minot

—We were all so surprised.

—You were surprised? I wasn’t surprised.

—Shocked.

—It was surprising how unhappy.

—No one saw.

—No one could see.

—No one wanted to see.

—They saw.

—Didn’t really think about it.

—So they were right.

—Of course they were right.

—They were wrong.

—Who’s they?

—They were.

—They are.

—Seeing what they weren’t.

—Feeling left.

—Who’re they?

—Wanted what everybody else.

—Left out.

—Who’s everybody?

—Reasons for it.

—Can’t ignore the numbers.

—People want.

—The numbers say it all.

—People hoping.

—What the numbers mean.

—People always want.

—What the rich.

—People always want something.

—What the poor.

—People always something new.

—Want something more.

—People always.

—Who’re people?

—The uncounted.

—They can’t.

—The ignored.

—They won’t.

—They try.

—Just ignore.

—They’re forgotten.

—They know who they are.

—They’re to blame.

—Who’s the problem?

—They’re corrupt.

—They’re the future.

—Liars.

—They’re what’s happening.

—They’re the heart.

—They won’t.

—Who’re they?

—Never on our side.

—They were never.

—They don’t care.

—They’re insane.

—They used to be great.

—Why can’t they get along?

—They’re clueless.

—Trying our best.

—Symbols of hate.

—Doesn’t work anymore.

—Symbol of hope.

—Used to be great.

—Not trying.

—Have to fix.

—Have no choice.

—Making it worse.

—Did our best.

—Human behavior.

—Must do better.

—Having no choices.

—The rich.

—Wrong of them.

—The poor.

—Can’t handle.

—Leaving.

—Never leaving.

—Must do something.

—Time for a change.

—Out of complacency.

—Not mine.

—Doesn’t work anymore.

—Time to act.

—Not theirs.

—Who’re they?

—We’ll show them.

—What they’re saying.

—They are.

—What they want to say.

—What they couldn’t say.

—What they’re thinking.

—What are they thinking?

—They couldn’t say.

—No one was listening.

—The rich always.

—Can’t be helped.

—Human nature.

—Can’t be changed.

—Must be saved.

—Weirder every day.

—Nature unbridled.

—What I heard.

—Did something else happen?

—Can’t watch.

—Can’t listen.

—How can they?

—Can’t dismiss.

—Can’t blame.

—So surprising.

—More each day.

—Less each day.

—Have to leave.

—Never leaving.

—What can we do?

—I thought we were.

—What will they do?

—Isn’t fair.

—We didn’t know.

—Seen it all.

—What the kids?

—It’s never been.

—Truly insane.

—Lost his mind.

—Never had it.

—He was great.

—Never in my lifetime.

—Only the rich.

—Like it was before.

—99%.

—Keep fighting.

—Really worried.

—How do you like your meat done?

—Can’t listen anymore.

—What’re they saying?

—Can’t watch.

—Can’t stop watching.

—How can people?

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—Can’t sleep.

—What do they want?

—Please hold.

—How can people not?

—More.

—Stop complaining.

—Feeling threatened.

—Upon themselves.

—Did something else happen?

—You mean Charlottesville?

—No, since then.

—Anyone better?

—Sorry I’m late.

—Somebody must.

—Who? —She couldn’t.

—She could have.

—She didn’t.

—He did.

—He heard them.

—He was great.

—They hated him.

—We loved him.

—They loved him.

—He heard them.

—Can’t believe this.

—Nothing like this yet.

—Can’t be happening.

—Had to happen.

—They’ve finally gotten.

—Can’t go on.

—Can’t stand to listen.

—Can’t bear to watch.

—Has to change.

—Message is clear.

—What’s the message?

—Can’t bear.

—They’re insane.

—Must condemn.

—Has to stop.

—Blame the rise.

—Feeling threatened.

—No one listening.

—Accept the differences.

—Deliberate strategy.

—No strategy.

—No one listening.

—He heard them.

—No one heard.

—They heard him.

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—Across the aisle.

—This is how I like to cook my meat.

—Great again.

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—Once again.

—Feeling threatened.

—Haven’t a clue.

—Never will.

—This is where I work.

—Not anymore.

—Threatened.

—I never did before.

—Can’t stand it.

—Not anymore.

—Have to for my family.

—Still can’t believe it.

—Can’t imagine.

—Can’t bear.

—Can’t look.

—Not another word.

From It Occurs to Me That I am America

by Susan Minot. Copyright © 2018

by Jonathan Santlofer. Reprinted by permission of Touchstone, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

—Really worried now.

—Like the world has never seen.

—Not the way I like it.

—Lies.

—Getting what they want.

—No, thank you.

—Hell, yeah.

—Must ignore it.

—All lies.

—Has to change.

—Nothing new.

—Never before.

--SUSAN MINOT is the author of the novels Monkeys, which was published in a dozen countries and won the 1987 Prix Femina Étranger in France; Folly; Evening; Rapture; and Thirty Girls. She has written a collection of short stories, Lust & Other Stories, and of poems, Poems 4 A.M. She wrote the screenplay for Bernardo Bertolucci’s Stealing Beauty and coauthored the screenplay of Evening, based on her novel.

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A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: “The Cat in the Hat for President” is a 1968 election-year tale, written in a mouse-infested Mexico City hotel with brass spittoons in the lobby, a temporary hideout from the University of Iowa, where I was then employed. Iowa, like so many universities, was on the boil that spring. The nation still had a citizen army then, and the young were being drafted away to die in a stupid war virtually no one believed in, so there was a desperate urgency about the mounting nationwide resistance, and we found ourselves in the middle of it. Vigilante police teams had been created and thrown into battle, heads had been bloodied, students hospitalized and arrested and charged with conspiracy.

We needed a break. My wife Pilar’s Argentinian guitar maestro was in Mexico that spring, so we decided it was time for a few quiet lessons. While she practiced and lessoned, I entertained our three small children. And it was while reading a Dr. Seuss book to them that my eye fell on the little Cat in the Hat symbol on the front cover:

and his own job was in jeopardy.

There were no photocopiers in those days. Two typed carbon copies were about max for readability. I had sent the original and one carbon copy to Hal, kept the other one for myself. Hal didn’t hesitate. He slipped his carbon to his friend, Ted Solotaroff, editor of the new New American Review, who had already printed one of my stories in his second issue. “The Cat” appeared there that autumn in the fourth issue, just ahead of the elections.

While we were still in Mexico, President Johnson, realizing he’d been duped by a disreputable gang of glory-seeking generals and himself no longer believing in the war for which he’d long served as cheerleader, had announced he would not run for reelection. The well-planned North Vietnamese Tet offensive had begun and, though stopped at first, would eventually lead to American defeat. In April of that year, Martin Luther King was assassinated, in May Paris was rocked with massive general strikes and the occupation of university and government buildings, and in June presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, brother of the assassinated president was gunned down. That was the cheerful atmosphere in which the Cat’s campaign was launched.

The Republicans nominated Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew as their candidates, and at the raucous Democratic convention in Chicago, presided over

by Mayor Richard Daley, the vice-president Hubert Humphrey at his side, smiling benignly while outside in the streets Daley’s police were moving violently against the massed protesters, Humphrey was chosen as standard bearer with Ed Muskie as veep. Not long after the story’s publication, Richard Nixon was elected President—easily, until the current one, the worst in American history.

Nixon’s election meant that the war, with sinister Henry Kissinger calling the shots, was only going to worsen on the way to its all too predictable end. Bombs and napalm would soon rain down on Cambodia and Laos as well as North Vietnam.

Peaceful protesters in the U.S. were going to get shot. A lot of draftees as well. And, eventually, in spite of all the sacrifices, the Americans would have to flee, their tails between their legs.

The two Cat stories (The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back) provide mock-interpretive background for this story and all the characters are Dr. Seuss characters. The narrator is a cynical party hack named Mr. Brown (you all know Mr. Brown, he’s out of town—though later he came back with Mr. Black), his principal interlocutor and the genius behind the Cat being the monstrous Clark from One Fish Two Fish. The story would appear briefly during the 1980 election campaign as a little book, titled with the original story’s subtitle, A Political Fable. Republican conventioneers would be welcomed at the entrance to their hotel by young women dressed in cat costumes, holding up signs that read “Let’s Make the White House a Cat House.” —Robert Coover

THE CAT IN THE HAT FOR PRESIDENT A POLITICAL FABLE

BY ROBERT COOVER “I can read it all by myself.” It looked remarkably like a campaign button, and, by changing one letter, it was one. The Cat’s goofy anarchism resonated, I realized, with that of the current generation of students, all of whom had been brought up on the Ted Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) stories, and I could count on them going to bat for the Cat who knows where it’s at. Like Mr. Brown, I had my candidate.

I rented the maids’ laundry room on the roof of the hotel and set to work, and by the end of our trip I had a rough draft of the story. As soon as we got back to Iowa City, I gave it a quick slap of the polish rag and sent it off to Hal Scharlatt, my editor at Random House, in the hopes that we could get it out before the election.

Random House was also the publisher of the Dr. Seuss books, so maybe Geisel could even provide some illustrations. But the publishers would have none of it. They buried the original typescript in a locked drawer and told my editor to forget it, it didn’t exist. Dr. Seuss was a multimillion dollar business for Random House, and they were taking no chances. Moreover, Hal was warned that if the story appeared anywhere, I was no longer a Random House author

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Can Lead It All by Myself” was the legend on the

Cat’s campaign buttons. His button portrait was the familiar one: tall floppy red-and-white striped hat, red bow tie, white-gloved hands clasped decorously over his chest, thumbs pressed together, grinning that idiot grin (though thin-lipped, I had to admit). The Cat in the Hat himself did not at first appear. His madcap explosion on the scene was engineered—apparently, at least—by Joe and Ned, a couple of maverick Midwesterners whose techniques were as fresh as they were amateurish. Only several hysterical hours later was I to meet the real spirit behind the coup: a luminous, ingenious, pear-shaped mass named Clark.

The first day went as I’d planned, with plenty of fanfare, good food and drink, back-slapping and vote-trading, stirring speeches, the usual Convention hoopla—though admittedly it was all a little hollow, beclouded with the factuality of being the party out of power and little or no hope of getting in. The only hint of something out of order was the slogan that appeared on toilet walls and crept oddly into conversations: “Let’s make the White House a Cat House.” But the next morning, into the hotel breakfast rooms throughout the city, Joe and Ned, dressed like the Cat in striped hat, bow tie, and gloves, came shuffling, doing a soft-shoe to their “Cat in the Hat Campaign Song”: It is no time for no, it is time for yes!

It is time to elect our candidate!

Here is the Cat who will clean up the mess: The Cat in the Hat for the Head of State!

So go to bat for the Cat in the Hat! He’s the Cat who knows where it’s at!

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They passed out buttons, introduced the Cat-Call (Me-You!), and yak-yakked their way through a cornball vaudeville routine with such awful gags as: Joe: Hello! Hello!

Ned: I said hello! Can you hear me, Joe? Joe: What is this, a party line?

Ned: Well, that’s what I’m calling about, Mr. Joe!—to tell you about our new party line!

Joe: What line is that, Mr. Ned? Ned: Why, a Fe-line, Mr. Joe! I’m talking about the next President of the United States!

Joe: The next President! Who’s that, Mr. Ned? Ned: Why, it’s the Cat in the Hat! Joe: I’m sorry, Mr. Ned, I didn’t get your predicate...?

Ned: A pretty cat? Well, no, he ain’t so pretty, Mr. Joe, but he’s got a lotta pussy-nality!

Joe and Ned sing the “Cat in the Hat Campaign Song” while passing out buttons, then soft-shoe out.

It is no time to fear, it is time to cheer!

It is time to play on your instrument!

The New Day is near, the New Way is here!

The Cat in the Hat for President!

So go to bat for the Cat in the Hat! He’s the Cat who knows where it’s at!

With Tricks and Voom and Things like that!

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BY EVENING MY BEAUTIFULLY PLANNED CONVENTION HAD turned into something of a circus. Regardless of political commitments, nearly everyone had taken to singing the Cat in the Hat song, and, even alongside their other pins, to wearing the Cat button—I even caught my man Riley with one of the damned things on. On the toilet walls: “What This Nation Needs Is More Pussy!” And sure enough, at the banquet that night, in pranced a hundred gorgeous milk-fed Midwestern coeds, dressed in tight elastic catskins, wearing the goofy hat, bow tie, and gloves, leaping in and out of laps and licking faces, sending up a delicious caterwaul of MeYou’s. The new gimmick of the night was a miniature replica of the Cat’s Hat with an elastic band for fastening under the chin—when you squeezed the Hat, it emitted the Cat-Call. “Keep it under your hat!” the girls purred as they passed them out, then whisked away, twirling their tails. For some reason, everyone kept grinning at me, apparently conjecturing that I’d arranged the whole gag, and since I still wasn’t sure just what was up, I grinned along with them, returned their winks, even—though only one time— squeezed the silly Hat. The Cat in the Hat himself appeared a day later right in the middle of my man Boone’s big parade and rally, breaking it up. It’s against tradition for a candidate to appear on the Convention floor before his final nomination. It’s against all propriety to intrude on another candidate’s rally. And the Cat’s performance itself was against every standard of Convention-floor behavior, not to say all probability.

But that damned Cat couldn’t care less—in fact, this balmy flaunting of the rules of the game was to become the pattern, if not in fact the message, of his whole Presidential campaign.

Boone, a Californian, had been nominated by the Governor of Kentucky, with handsome seconds from Alaska, Virginia, California, and Idaho. I was delighted. His symbols were coonskin caps (Boone-skins, his supporters were calling them) and b’ar guns (in fact, before politics, he’d been a chemist and later vice-president of one of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical companies, had never had any kind of gun in his hands before in his life); his slogans: “Explore the moon with Boone!” and “We want Boone soon!” A thousand frenetic, hollering, coonskin-capped, placard- and flag-waggling, bull-roaring, Madison-Avenue-b’ar-gun-toting demonstrators had piled in, pushed wildly to the front, seized the microphones to broadcast their chants, looking like they might decide to take the Convention by force, when the Cat in the Hat turned up.

Clinking and clanking in on that goofy clean-up machine of his, the machine now bearing in red-white-and-blue letters his famous line: “Have No Fear of This Mess!”

Maybe the Boone people thought the Cat was one of their own— certainly he was lugging a rusty old b’ar gun over what he had of a shoulder. At any rate, they went suddenly silent, quick as it takes to snap off the TV, and turned expectantly to the Cat, who said: “Hello! hello!

How are you?

Can you do What I can do?”

Arms reached out from the clean-up machine, snatching Boone posters. The Cat shuffled them, passed them out again. Now they read: “Eat a prune at noon with Boone!”

Another mechanical arm stretched forth and from the crowd plucked, by the seat of his honorable pants, Boone’s nominator,

the Governor of the State of Kentucky, by image a rotund dignified yet—and anyway the delegates never came back. In the media Southern gentleman, already looking a little out of character in nothing but the Cat in the Hat: he was a national sensation, his Boone-skin cap, much more so now dangling, rump-high, though the media people themselves, infected by it all, were filing over the Convention floor, the tail of his cap down between his haphazard and even outrageous stories. The Cat, though in great eyes. The Cat in the Hat lowered him to the platform, whisked off demand, slipped out of sight, but his disruptive spirit lingered on. his coonskin cap. Under it was another, oddly a bit larger than the The delegates were completely out of hand, and the banquets that first. The Cat pulled this one off, revealing yet another, larger still. night were slapstick, table-dumping, pie-throwing affairs. Only The next coonskin lay on the Governor’s ears, the next flopped one of my scheduled speakers had the nerve to carry on—someone down over his eyes. As the Cat whisked off caps, the Governor rigged his mike through a tape recorder so that everything came gradually disappeared beneath them. Soon he was wearing a cap out backwards; when he paused, his scrambled voice carried on, that covered his head and rested on and when he spoke the speakers went his shoulders, then one that flopped silent. “What’s happening?” he cried down his shirt front, others that lay and sat down abruptly on a miniature on his plump belly, reached to his Cat Hat someone had planted in his knees, his shoes, until finally there chair, issuing a lusty ME-YOU!—had was only one huge coonskin cap on a heart attack, and nearly died. Things the platform. The Cat lifted the cap: were that serious. And through it all ARMS REACHED OUT FROM THE no Governor! Shouts of amazement, shuffled Ned and Joe with their lameCLEAN-UP MACHINE, SNATCHING even fright, from the Convention floor. brain hayseed routines: The Cat, though smiling still, looked Ned: Say, Mr. Joe, our nation has got perplexed. Silence fell. The Cat doffed cat problems! his own Hat, and there, on his head, Joe: How do you mean, cat problems, in the lotus position, sat the Governor Mr. Ned? Can you make me a list? of Kentucky. “Me-You!” the Governor Ned: Make you a list? Why, Mr. Joe, said, then clapped a pudgy hand over BOONE POSTERS. THE CAT SHUFFLED I’ll make you a catty-log! his mouth, gazed sheepishly at the now Joe smiles as the audience guffaws and THEM, PASSED THEM OUT AGAIN. wildly cheering, wildly hooting crowd. issues the Cat-Call.

The Cat fired his b’ar gun suddenly, Ned: I mean, things is catty-clysmic, a tremendous explosion and cloud of Mr. Joe. They are catty-plectic, cattysmoke: when it cleared, all the Boonestrophic, and all cattywamptious ! skins had turned into live raccoons Joe: That bad, hunh? Well, what’re we which were scampering madly about, gonna do about it, Mr. Ned? sending the girls shrieking up onto Ned: Well, Mr. Joe, I say you gotta NOW THEY READ: “EAT A PRUNE chairs with lifted skirts. Sure enough, send a cat in to do a cat’s job.

AT NOON WITH BOONE!” under most of the Boone-skins, Joe: Send a cat in to do a cat’s job? the delegates had been wearing the How do you mean, Mr. Ned? miniature Cat Hats, which they now Ned: Well, Mr. Joe, supposing your merrily squeezed, raising a din of house was full of rats, what would you do? happy Cat-Calls. Some of the coons Joe: Unh-hunh, I think I see what you balanced balls on their noses, some mean, Mr. Ned! The Cat in the Hat for rolled and tumbled, but most of them President sounds like a good idea. started humping each other. The whole nationally televised Ned: It’s not just a good idea, Mr. Joe—it’s a catty-gorical Convention floor was a mad melee of shrieking laughing girls, im-purr-ative!

Cat-Hat-squeezing delegates, and copulating coons. I fainted dead away. Later, they told me that the Cat fired one final salvo on Reprinted with permission from The Cat in the Hat for President: A his b’ar gun, and a little flag popped out that said: Political Parable, OR Books/Counterpoint Press.

“Come along!

--Follow me!

Don’t be afraid!

One of the most revered contemporary American authors, Robert There are many more games Coover’s most recent books are Noir, The Brunist Day of Wrath, That we haven’t yet played!” and Huck Out West. A book of selected short fictions, Going for a Beer, will be published in winter 2018 by W.W. Norton. He is the And then he’d clinkclanked out of the hall in his clean-up machine, recipient of the William Faulkner, Brandeis University, American the Governor of Kentucky squeezed, wide-eyed and jolly, in beside Academy of Arts and Letters, National Endowment of the Arts, Rea him, most of the delegates deliriously Me-Youing along in his wake. Lifetime Short Story, Rhode Island Governor’s Arts, Pell, and Clifton Riley never even got nominated. It took hours to clear the hall Fadiman Awards; as well as Rockefeller, Guggenheim, Lannan of coons—in fact, as far as I know, they’ve got the run of the place Foundation, and DAAD fellowships.

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n the Aleppo of my mind, the coffee was bitter, the figs supple, and the evergreens opencrowned. I gorged on pita and labnah and after every meal, smoked a pipe of shisha, and watched mint-scented clouds swell and retreat.

In my Aleppo, I rode an eastbound tram from al-Jamiliyah to Bab al-Faraj, tracing the skyline with my finger: up and down spires, up and over domes. Everything was the color of oatmeal and the sky, an electric blue. I zigzagged through a 14th-century souk with vaulted, honeycombed ceilings and lost myself among mounds of spice. I passed cooked sheep heads, teeth intact in their semi-smiles, and pyramids of pottery, and rug stacks taller than their merchants. I passed a stall devoted entirely to brooms. It was hard not to think of the Silk Road on which the Syrian city had been a central stop. Especially when someone trotted by on a donkey.

Granted, this was the Aleppo of the 1960s, well before I was born.

Also, as a young American woman in a conservative country, I likely couldn’t have done these things. But I did. I went to all these places.

I picked pomegranates from local shrubs and tucked them in my pockets—on the page.

You see in 2006, a few years before Aleppo got ensnared in civil war, I met a middle- aged Syrian Jew who had a story to tell. And I became his ghostwriter.

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h-lepp-oh. The name on the world’s lips as the war rages. Its faces flicker on our eyelids en route to sleep. That wide-eyed boy, skin and hair talcum-powdered with debris. A sea of anemone fingers grasping at rations. Sopping corpses, 230 all told, lined up like tombs after locals pulled them from the Queiq River.

One image forces my eyelids open: a redshirted toddler, chubby cheek pressed into the sand, lips a figure eight, water lapping at his forehead. He is the same size as my two-year-old. He has washed ashore on the Greek Island of Kos after fleeing from a city just north of Aleppo, as has his five-year-old brother. I have a five-year-old, too.

Aleppo: the city Othello names just before stabbing himself in the gut. Aleppo, whose mention in Othello inspires Nabokov’s story “That In Aleppo Once…”

The link? Heroes in both narratives struggle to distinguish between what’s real and what’s imagined.

I met Henry in a windowless, midtownManhattan office, one whose small conference room was crammed with clothing racks.

Henry owned an apparel business, which is how we connected. My friend, a journalist, interviewed him for an article on retail trends.

Afterwards, Henry inquired about writers to pen his memoir.

Enter the freshly minted MFA in need of a job.

Henry had side-combed silver hair and ruddy pink cheeks; absent his Arabic accent, he might’ve been mistaken for a Westerner.

He seemed disappointed that I didn’t know anything about Aleppo. Aren’t you Jewish? he asked. (The Syrian city had been a polestar for 50

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the Sephardim.) I am, I said. I didn’t tell him I’d resented Hebrew school in adolescence.

That my bat mitzvah proved memorable mostly because a friend made out with the boy I liked. How I was still waiting to believe in God. Instead, I offered assurances. I’m a diligent researcher, I said, a quick study.

A lanky, yarmulke-wearing employee barged in without knocking and muttered something to Henry in Arabic. The man’s eyes scanned me, then darted away. His mouth suppressed a smile. I’d received a similar reaction in the reception area. Clarity would come later: how Syrian Jews reared in a majority-Muslim country seemed to have assumed the Arabic designation for women: haram. Forbidden.

How Henry and his staff—all male— observed a sect of Judaism that limited interaction with the opposite sex. I had a simpler understanding at the time, one no less true. I’d worn a tank top in the summer heat. My bare shoulders, I decided, made them squirm.

In my Aleppo, the Citadel, world’s oldest castle, presided over the Old City from atop a giant hill. Its limestone steps summoned Greeks and Romans. Each archway framed a different view. Ramparts. Courtyards.

Domes aligned like breasts. I paused at a shrine for the Mesopotamian god Hadad, protector of life, and again at the fortified gates. I traipsed through secret passageways designed to dupe the enemy. So many ways to stay safe.

But I’m only telling you the dream. There was also a nightmare.

At the base of the Citadel hung a sign: “No Pests Allowed.” The accompanying illustration was a caricature of a hook-nosed Jew. Aleppo, a.k.a. Halab. So-labeled, legend says, after Abraham tramped through with a flock of sheep and distributed their milk— halav—to the city’s poor.

Aleppo: recorded in the Good Book as part of the extended area of Israel. Aleppo: eponym of the world’s oldest, most accurate and complete copy of the Hebrew Bible, the Aleppo Codex. Jews there preserved it in a safe, inside a rock, beneath the Great Synagogue, for 600 years.

There were ten thousand Jews in Aleppo when Henry was born in 1947. The exodus began months later with the UN’s decision

to partition Palestine. Mobs torched Jewish homes and schools and the Great Synagogue, slayed 75 supposed Zionists. Al haraek, Aleppans would call it. The fires.

Henry and his family might have been consumed too, had it not been for a Muslim neighbor. Try another block, the man told the approaching crowd. There aren’t Jews here. He knew, of course, that on the other side of the wall behind him, Henry’s parents were willing their infant son not to cry.

Jews fled in droves after al haraek, and not just because they dreaded more conflagration. Their fear was greater.

Mystical. Rumors had spread that when the Great Synagogue smoldered, so did the Codex, a parchment that had magic powers. Young women who gazed upon it became pregnant, locals said. Men in trouble who prayed before it could have their luck restored. And those who held keys to the safe that housed it were divinely blessed. Likewise, if the Codex suffered harm, a plague would befall the community in charge of protecting it. By 1959, just two thousand Jews remained in Aleppo. By 1967, there were half that.

Still, Henry’s recalcitrant parents had refused to budge. They were old, tired. They’d worked hard to establish a life in their city and didn’t know where else to go. Sanctions intensified. Jews could no longer own cars or homes or phones. They endured a 10 pm curfew and identifying stamps on their IDs. By 1971, Halabi Jews were confined to a 3.5mile-wide patch of city and threatened with death if they tried to flee.

But that summer, 24-year-old Henry did.

I interviewed Henry for hours at a time over weeks: in his midtown office, over the phone, in his brick house on Brooklyn’s Ocean Parkway. The more he spoke, the less I understood. His childhood neighbors belonged to Muslim and Christian and esoteric sects I could barely pronounce, let alone describe. The regimes under whose laws his family suffered fell every few months, one coup after another. Even Aleppo’s architecture spoke to a mesh of influences I couldn’t parse. I wandered library aisles agog: theology, geography, political science. My book piles ballooned.

Two months of writing became four became six.

Sometimes I’d submit a section and Henry would wag his finger, shake his head. I don’t think you’re working very hard, he’d say. I don’t think you’ve been listening.

I could have blamed an inadequate tongue. I speak English and a smidgen of Spanish. Henry traded off between Arabic and Hebrew. He dreamt in French. I could have confessed that I passed on World History in high school in favor of Ceramics.

But then I’d hand over a section and he would slap his forehead in delight. You’ve penetrated my brain, he’d say. It’s like you’re seeing through my eyes.

How to know what would resonate? His memories commingled with my research and presumptions and inventions. His narrative, my sieve. His words in my mouth.

What was real? What was imagined?

Everything. Nothing.

In 2014, warring blocs in the Battle of Aleppo merged and parted and reformed.

While TV reporters struggled to keep track—the al-Tawhid Brigade, the Salafi jihadists, the al-Nusra Front—I peered over their shoulders. There, the pillar atop which Saint Simeon preached for nearly 40 years. There, the Baron Hotel, where Agatha Christie penned Murder on the Orient Express.

I nursed my newborn son and watched palm fronds on the skyline wobble in the wind, the static photos in my books suddenly inspired. Aleppo! I thought.

Aleppo was alive.

Henry didn’t know about the Holocaust— not until he was a grown man. Not until he left.

He’d heard rumors, whispers in his boyhood, but it seemed impossible. How could six million people perish? By what means? In Syria, muzzled reporters skated over it. Books by local authors excluded it. Henry’s history texts favored Arab nationalism over the Final Solution. What to make, then, of Syria harboring Nazi war criminal Alois Brunner, so-called “architect” of the Final Solution? Just as well his family didn’t know how Brunner repaid his hosts: by sharing the torture tactics he used under Hitler.

Some of Henry’s declarations seemed implausible, but I couldn’t know for sure.

I was the first one in Aleppo in 40 years

to run away, he told me in one interview. I graduated from college as the best student in all of Syria, he told me in another. These statements might have raised red flags or led me to dismiss other recollections as hyperbolic, if not fantastic. But they didn’t.

Maybe it’s because he had an elephantine memory for details about his home city, all of which were verifiable. Or maybe it was because he could summon his 1971 flight with painstaking precision.

I can’t tell you too much about his escape—the story is his, not mine—but I can tell you this: it was Hollywoodesque. It involved a Bedouin disguise and a cigarette smuggler. It entailed hiking over mountains and riding in a tractor-trailer beneath rows of shitting sheep. It required aid from a synagogue community in Beirut and secret signals in a strange Lebanese café and an Israeli Navy torpedo boat. Eventually he made safe passage to Haifa and emigrated to the States.

hid them. Over a decade later, it was secreted to Israel. Aleppo’s crown now resides in the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum.

The poet who narrates Nabokov’s “That in Aleppo Once…” married a woman who doesn’t exist. Because she’s mythic, he must speak of her, he says, as if she’s a character in a story. And yet the woman is so real to him he is tortured by her memory. How is this possible?

Such madness, he fears, is hazardous. If I am not careful, he says, nodding to Othello’s suicide, “it may all end in Aleppo.” In other words, he doesn’t know if he can live in a fantasy. He needs truth to survive.

I was sponging a tomato sauce stain off my son’s high chair when I heard the news on CNN: the last Jews in Aleppo had been saved. It was October 2015. I squinted at the screen half-expecting to see the names of Henry’s parents, to see images of the faces I’d assembled on the page. Instead I saw an elderly mother and her two daughters, This much may seem unlikely, but it’s true. one of whom would be denied passage into Aleppan Jews had a rich spiritual life.

Israel because she’d married a Muslim and Henry attended a yeshiva—albeit an converted. Mariam Halabi, 88, would have underground one—and studied with to leave that daughter behind. foremost scholars, vestiges of the city’s The reporter said there was no electricity Jewish roots. His family kept kosher, in the part of Aleppo where Mariam and her observed the Sabbath, went to shul.

Jewish daughter, Sarah, lived. Water was scarce.

I wish I could say religion bonded us, The women sensed Assad’s army was inching eclipsed our differences, but Henry and I closer. In fact when rebel forces pounded knew different Judaisms—he, Orthodox on their door in the middle of the night to Sephardic, I, Reform Ashkenazi. We spoke transport them to safety, Mariam and Sarah a few of the same Hebrew phrases but in our presumed they were about to be arrested—or respective accents the words didn’t match. worse. Their fear was warranted. In the Our common holidays were feted with last moments of Aleppo’s battle the different customs. And while we knew some following year, when all remaining timeworn songs in common, we sang them residents were presumed to different tunes. enemies of Assad, Syrian Take away What we did share were stories. Moses troops simply charged every hospital freeing the Jews from bondage in Egypt. into civilians’ homes in the city.

Esther, Queen of Persia, foiling Haman’s and slaughtered Take away plan to annihilate our ancestors. A flood that them. Mariam’s 31,000 Aleppan lives. cleansed the earth of violence, sparing only r e s c u e Remove half the Noah and his ark. What we shared was faith mission city’s remaining inhabitants— in tenacity. In resolve. In the olive branch h a d a million, all told— Noah’s dove retrieved from an earth reborn. and ten million more from the rest of the country.

Miraculously, the Codex didn’t burn. (An Sprinkle them like ashes act of God?) After al haraek, community across the globe. leaders picked through the ashes of the Great Synagogue, assembled the Codex’s scattered pages, and re-

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been arranged without her knowledge or permission.

Her son Yoni in New York had called his local rabbi with concerns about his family, and the rabbi had contacted anti-Assad activist Moti Kahana, who in turn rang his contacts in Syria, who hatched a plan.

Two photos from the undertaking filled the screen. In one Mariam was in bed, silver hair disheveled, crooked mouth agape, as though she’d been woken, as if this was the very moment she’d been told it was time to go. In another, she was walking arm-in-arm with men whose faces were blurred out. She looked frail in an oversized blue blazer, a patterned scarf wrapped around her head so that she might pass for a Muslim. She looked forlorn. She was missing teeth.

The driver of the getaway car took a circuitous route to the Turkish border to avoid military checkpoints. After a stop in Istanbul, the women made their way to a coastal city north of Tel Aviv.

Clearly Mariam needed help, I thought.

And surely it was preferable to save one daughter rather than gamble on the lives of both. Wasn’t it? Like some sort of alternate Sophie’s Choice?

Aleppo, Halab, Aram Tzovah in the Old Testament. I envisioned the Jewish cemeteries nobody would visit. The pews in which nobody would pray.

Sponge. Highchair. I scrubbed until my shoulder ached. The stains refused to dull.

Take away the minaret of Aleppo’s Great Mosque, poised for 1,200 years like a finger pointing at the sky. Take away the National Museum and the curators who camped out inside it, shuttling cuneiform tablets into its basement, trying to preserve civilization amidst savagery. Take away the rug stalls and sheep heads and whole slabs of the Citadel: grand steps, fortress walls.

Take away every hospital in I can’t tell the city. Take away 31,000 you too much Aleppan lives. about his escape— Remove half the the story is his, city’s remaining not mine— inhabitants—a but I can tell million, all you this: it was told— Hollywoodesque. a n d ten 52

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million more from the rest of the country.

Sprinkle them like ashes across the globe. Watch them settle in the nooks: Greece, Germany, Canada. Arizona, Illinois. New York.

Hear their wide vowels. Let their soft shhhs quiver in your ears.

I called Henry recently. We hadn’t spoken in a decade. I was sad about Syria. I was sad about politics at home.

He was pleased by the call—and stunned to hear about my life. I never thought you’d have a family, he said. You seemed like such a rebel.

Me? I said. Really?

He couldn’t explain why he thought this.

Perhaps he thought it rebellious to be a secular Jew? I was in disbelief. How little did he know me? How little did we know each other?

He said it broke his heart to see what had happened to his birthplace, that he still thought of Aleppo as the most beautiful city in the world.

It is, I wanted to say. It was. Instead I asked what he thought about the political climate.

You’re a writer and an Ashkenazi, he said.

Of course you hate Trump. You shouldn’t generalize, I replied. I was, after all, a rebel.

When you study Talmud, Henry said, you learn the art of deduction.

I could tell where this was going and my stomach clenched like a fist. You voted for him, didn’t you, I said.

He doesn’t mean everything he says, Henry replied. He just wants to sell newspapers. Heat climbed my neck like a weed, encircled my throat. What about the Muslim ban? I said. Henry’s childhood best friends were Muslim. And wasn’t it a Muslim who risked his life to save Henry when that anti-Semitic mob came calling?

Maybe he’ll be good for Israel, Henry said, ignoring my questions. For the economy.

Let’s wait and see.

But you fled Syria, I persisted, because of intolerance. Don’t you see that you helped elect someone who’s doing the same thing?

He muttered something in Hebrew. Or maybe it was Arabic. We’ve been trying and failing to make peace for so long, he said, and petered out. Listen, he said finally. We each have bigotry inside of us.

You do, too.

Here’s what happens when you slip inside someone else’s body. When you chant alongside his father on Shabbat. When you eat his mother’s lamb pies and pickled peppers. When the glasses out of which he peers get knocked from his face, and his head—your head—bashed against a wall.

Here’s what happens when you assume their nation, their faith: your eyes change.

You feel a sudden affinity for the Arabic writing on your neighborhood storefronts.

You smile at the Hasidic women pushing strollers past yours on the sidewalk. No one, including you, looks exactly the same.

I had fantasized about visiting Aleppo, city into which I imagined my way. When its structures crumbled, when its people cried out, I felt ravaged in a way I suspect others in my circles did not. The destruction felt personal.

But what did I really know of Aleppo?

What can I say about honeysuckle flowers I never smelled? About a sun whose warmth I never felt on my face? The only Aleppan I ever got to know was Henry.

The truth is, I didn’t fall in love with Aleppo. I fell in love with my dreams.

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Liz Hannah has been tweeting a lot about dreams coming true – she’s living proof. The screenwriter recently celebrated her 32nd birthday at the Washington D.C. premiere of her first film, “The Post.” The story of how quickly her film got made is virtually unheard of. She spent three months working on the script for the Pentagon Papers drama and finished its first draft in June 2016. The screenplay placed second on The Black List, a high-profile industry list of the most popular unproduced scripts in Hollywood.

It was purchased by Amy Pascal’s production company on Halloween, and it was in Steven Spielberg’s hands

by February 2017. After he signed on to direct, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks were cast to star, and the pic started shooting in May. The feature hit theaters to rave reviews in December and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture shortly thereafter. Less than two years ago Hannah was an unproduced writer, and she’s now an Oscar nominee, thanks to her co-producing credit on the film.

To call her rise meteoric seems like an understatement – especially when you consider the fact that Hannah initially didn’t have the confidence to try her hand at writing professionally.

“I always wanted to be involved in making movies, and I knew I wanted to do that creatively. I, frankly, didn’t have the confidence to start off doing that through writing,” Hannah says. “My admiration for writers was – and is – so great that I didn’t want to try and fail. But after working in development for a few years, the nagging dream to be a writer never went away. I was young and naive enough to take the jump and leave my job to pursue writing full time.” She was working at Oscarwinner Charlize Theron’s production company at the time, and the Oscar winner was a mentor to Hannah. When she showed Theron and producer Beth Kono a script she penned, they encouraged her to quit her job and pursue writing full-time.

Hannah worked on pilots and spec scripts that didn’t go anywhere, then decided she’d give writing one final shot before pursuing a more practical job. Her last-ditch effort was her ultimate passion project, a story that had fascinated her since she read Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham’s autobiography, “Personal History.”

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After an injunction prevented the Times from continuing to publish, the Post stepped in and began publishing the shocking, gamechanging material. Graham unexpectedly became publisher of the Post after her husband, whom her father gave control of the paper to, committed suicide. The film shows her grappling with the biggest decision of her life: To publish, and potentially incur the wrath of the government, or to stay silent.

This movie shows the importance of the free press to the life of a democracy, but it’s also a very personal story about a woman who was trained to be a wife becoming the main character in her own story. We see her stepping up and entering rooms that are full of patronizing men – it’s no wonder she’s shown shaking and stumbling over her words every time she needs to speak. Her judgmental audience is just waiting for an excuse to dismiss and demean her. “The Post” is a movie about a woman who finds her voice and saves democracy in the process.

“Ultimately, Kay is an underdog,” says Hannah. “She was someone who was told that she was never good enough to do what she wanted to do. She was someone who had the answers but no one looked to her when they had questions.” She stresses the universality of the story, and notes that “being ignored or belittled is something that I think everyone at any age, any gender, has experienced.”

That being said, Hannah believes it’s a particularly important “time for women’s stories.” She says that “it feels like in the past year, the tide has been shifting. Just look at what people are watching, be it film or television.

There is a thirst for women to step up and have their voices heard.” On social media, Hannah has voiced her support of #TimesUp, calling for an end to sexual assault, harassment, and inequality in the workplace. The movement seeks to address these problems in Hollywood as well as less publicized industries.

Among her upcoming projects is an anthology series based on Ann Shen’s 2016 non-fiction book “Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World.” Every episode of the project will be written and directed by women.

“With ‘Bad Girls’ we saw an opportunity to not only tell the stories of so many women

that often go overlooked, but also to give voice to female writers and directors who have been overlooked themselves,” Hannah explains. Women accounted for just 11 percent of writers and 11 percent of directors on the top 250 highest-grossing films of 2017, according to research from San Diego State University’s Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film.

Hannah says that Shen “did an incredible

more global fear. And concern for what this event meant for the country and the world.”

She observed, “So much of that day has come to signify the 17 years that followed.

And because of that, I never dove into the events of that day from the perspective of the people who were running our country.

I honestly never took a moment to stop and realize that yes, they were the leaders, but they were also Americans; they were also fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters.

Reading Garrett’s article was the first time I ever considered putting myself in their shoes and it offered me a profound sense of closure about that day.”

Hannah lived in Westport from the ages of four to 17. “I had a bit of a split existence there; my mother lived in Westport, my father in New York. So I would often go to school and then spend my weekends in the city,” she says. “It was nice having access to both experiences. Westport specifically influenced me through the

This movie shows the importance of the free press to the life of a democracy, but it’s also a very personal story about a woman who was trained to be a wife becoming the main character in her own story. job showcasing a group of diverse, unique women” in “Bad Girls” – “some you’ve heard of, some you haven’t. It’s hard to pick a favorite,” she admits. “But I’ve found myself diving into the stories of Ada Lovelace, Belva Lockwood, Sojourner Truth, Marlene Sanders and Angela Davis. And Oprah.”

Hannah will also write “Only Plane in the Sky,” an MGM drama that takes place on Air Force One in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Inspired by a Politico article

by Garrett Graff, the project follows former U.S. President George W. Bush and his team as they are transported from a Florida schoolroom to onboard Air Force One, considered the safest place to be following the terrorist attacks in New York City.

Hannah was just 15 years old and living in Westport, Connecticut at the time. “My father lived ten blocks away from the towers and my sister often worked in that area,” she recalls. “The feeling I can most articulately contextualize about my memory of that day is simply fear. Personal fear for my family – who were OK and able to get out of the city – and friends, but also a much

theater department at my high school, Staples Players, and our theater in town, The Westport Country Playhouse. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward ran the playhouse together and would give us tickets to come see rehearsals of readings, sneak previews of shows, and they would talk to us.” The conversations proved to be invaluable for Hannah, since they talked “about story and structure and any number of things that as a 15-year-old you don’t often think about” – subjects that screenwriters never stop thinking about.

It was just over a year-and-a-half ago that Liz Hannah was hoping to secure an agent, and suddenly her first screenwriting credit landed her a seat at the Oscars this past March. What makes Hannah’s Hollywood fairy tale so much sweeter is the fact that “The Post” isn’t her happy ending. It’s just the beginning.

--Laura Berger is the Senior Editor at Women and Hollywood. Melissa Silverstein is the Founder and Publisher of Women and Hollywood.

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istory Began with the Impossible

On April 4, 1975, a U.S. jet evacuating 243 Vietnamese orphans from Saigon crashed shortly after take-off, killing almost half of the children onboard and critically injuring several others. Soon after, the Pentagon announced that it would not have the resources to rescue the children for 10 days. The world received the news of the crash with dismay, shock and a widespread sense of helplessness.

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One individual decided to take action. Robert C. “Bob” Macauley, a businessman from New Canaan, Conn., immediately chartered a Boeing 747 to rescue the young survivors. Within 48 hours, the children were safe in California, where the plane was met by President Gerald Ford. It was the first of many compassionate acts

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Macauley was just an ordinary citizen who saw a profound need and risked everything to make a difference. He did not have $10,000 in the bank to cover the down payment for the aircraft, nor the $241,000 for the remaining balance. To cover the expenses, the Macauleys took out a mortgage on their home. “Bob got the kids, and the bank got the house,” Leila Macauley said at the time.

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Macauley officially founded the organization in 1979 and served as its CEO for 23 years. He remained chairman of the board until his death in 2010. Mrs. Macauley continues to serve as Americares

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Americares health programs focus on women and children’s health, non-communicable diseases, mental health, infectious diseases and strengthening health systems. Ongoing programs support under-resourced health systems in 40 countries.

In Liberia, where the health system collapsed during the 2014 Ebola epidemic and the maternal mortality rate is among the highest in the world, Americares made a commitment to improve care for mothers and children. It recently completed a new maternity ward at a government hospital and is serving as the lead sponsor of two important health centers in Grand Bassa County. One of the facilities, a remote clinic built to treat Ebola patients, was converted to a maternal and child health post with Americares support, for the first time giving a community of 20,000 people a safe place to deliver babies. The organization also provides critical training for maternity nurses, midwives and community health workers in Liberia to help save the lives of mothers and newborns. More than 2,200 people participated in Americares community education programs in Liberia last year.

In El Salvador, Americares built a family health clinic in the aftermath of the 2001 earthquakes. The clinic offers high-quality, low-cost care for patients in the eastern part of the country. La Clinica Integral de Atención Familiar in Santiago de María provides primary and specialty care to more than 60,000 children and adults every year and serves nearby communities with health education and disease prevention programs.

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Westport has long been known as a writers’ town,” Alex Giannini, manager of experiential learning for the Westport Library, pointed out as he discussed the Saugatuck StoryFest set for October 12-14, 2018. “One of the most famous American writers, F. Scott Fitzgerald, rented a house on Compo Road South in 1920. We felt that it was time to launch our own story festival. We have many writing programs, but we’ve never had a full-blown festival.”

The Westport Library is home to WestportWRITES, a year-long series designed to help writers take their work to the next level, with a support structure along the path to publication that includes monthly mini-conferences and workshop-based programming. As well, local writers often meet informally in the Library, and they can be seen there daily with their laptops in the Great Hall.

But the Library isn’t just about books and writing. In the words of Barbara Durham, who works on the Library’s Development Team, “We think of ourselves as a community center, a destination. We are blessed with an intellectually curious community and programming that has always been innovative.”

The Westport Library has had many “firsts,” including collaboration with Russian librarians sponsored by the U.S. State Department, an in-house pair of robots, a self-publishing device called the Espresso Book Machine, and Maker Faire Westport, produced by Remarkable STEAM, Inc. in partnership with the Library. The robots, named Nancy and Vincent, arrived in 2014 and are a huge hit with students of all ages as they learn computer programming in a fun way. The Espresso Book Machine was

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introduced in 2017 thanks to a generous donor as part of the Library’s MakerSpace.

Maker Faire Westport, described by Giannini as “a family-friendly explosion of creativity and a love letter to the Maker movement,” drew close to 10,000 people in 2017.

In keeping with its tradition of breaking new ground, the Saugatuck StoryFest is a unique collaboration between a public library and a public school, probably the first of its kind, according to Cody Daigle-Orians, the

was fortuitous, as the Westport School District had just established an Innovation Fund. The proposal from the festival founding team was accepted, with a $25,000 grant. The festival will be managed by two boards, one made up of town officials, community members, teachers from Westport and Bridgeport schools, and a Fairfield University professor, the other comprised of students.

“We’re excited to support the multiplestage programming,” Herzog said. “The

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Library’s programming and events specialist.

“We reached out to Staples High School because we knew how much emphasis the school places on writing. There are at least 20 different writing classes there.”

Following a meeting with Staples High School English teachers Kim Herzog and Rebecca Marsick, who had also been exploring ways to get students excited about reading, plans moved forward. The timing

Teen Board is helping to curate, and we’ll showcase an array of genres, with renowned authors who will be unveiled to the public in the coming months.”

Marsick added, “One of the most gratifying aspects that makes the festival different from others is that we’re uniting communities through story. Our Teen Board exemplifies this by connecting students from diverse communities and giving them voice and

agency in planning the events. In addition, we have partnered with community organizations so that the Saugatuck StoryFest will truly celebrate diverse voices.”

“We made a conscious decision not to call this a writing or literary festival,” Daigle-Orians stressed. “We’re calling it the Saugatuck StoryFest, building on the library’s location on the Saugatuck River, and it is Story with a capital S. Stories can be in the form of the written or spoken word, and they can also be told through art, dance, and music.”

When noted Westport writer Jane Green, author of 19 novels, including 17 New York Times bestsellers, agreed to serve as curator, the team knew they were onto something huge.

During the festival weekend, Friday, October 12, 2018 will feature a kick-off celebration in collaboration with Staples High School, including food, musical performances, and fun. There will also be a Downtown Lit Crawl, in partnership with restaurants and shops, a walking, interactive “crawl” of Westport, featuring favorite literary characters and books.

On Saturday, October 13, 2018 visitors to downtown Westport will encounter a Story Scavenger Hunt, with exhibits and performances that will provide scavengers clues to a story. There will also be story vending machines, a bulletin board with one-page stories people can read and take home, and a one-act play at a table in a restaurant that can only be viewed by those seated at the table. Adding to the fun will be a posting with a number to call for a recorded three-minute story written and read by someone local. “The idea,” DaigleOrians explained, “is to discover stories created by writers in our community in

unexpected places, in unexpected formats.”

Downtown Westport will be turned into a walking festival ground all day Saturday, with multiple stages of literary-themed events, covering Young Adult Fiction, Children’s Lit, Comics, Graphic Novels, and Genre Fiction.

Sunday will be devoted to a one-day Writers’ Conference featuring authors, editors, agents, and educators delivering workshops and panels on two tracks, adult and a teen. The conference will focus on craft, giving writers high-quality instruction, networking, and exposure to agents.

The Saugatuck StoryFest is the perfect way to announce to the world that the Westport Library is undergoing a major transformation that will usher in an entirely new era. Ten years in the making, the renovation that began in September 2017 with a budget of nearly $20 million will continue into 2019, with the Library remaining open. The newly designed entrance will capitalize on the Library’s location in the heart of downtown Westport, while the redesigned Riverwalk Level will house the Library’s adult book collection, with quiet reading areas and views of the Saugatuck River. The Main Level will be transformed into The Forum, with open,

flexible spaces for various activities and special events accommodating up to 650 people. The Café will be three times larger, and there will be more conference rooms and quiet areas.

In March 2018, the Library hosted an exciting, five-day series of innovative programs designed to showcase what’s to come, aptly named FLEX: experiences.

Attendees got a sneak preview of all that will be possible through a program that brought together art, cinema, music, dance, food, authors and more. The series kicked off with a Celebrity Lunch hosted by Jane Green, featuring keynote speaker Sam Kass, former Obama White House chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition, and Elissa Altman, James Beard Award winner. There was also an event called “Rock & Roll Storytelling” with community blogger Dan Woog as MC. A VIP dinner and panel with famed chef and food writer Ruth Reichl was held at Saugatuck restaurant and seafood bar The Whelk.

For Westport Library Executive Director Bill Harmer, who joined the Library in 2015, the operative words are “flexibility” and “innovation.” The building will not be a static space with space limitations; rather, it will expand and contract in response to programming and the needs of the community.

Harmer has been honored by Library Journal as a “Mover & Shaker,” a list of emerging leaders from around the world making a difference in the library field, and the expansion of the Westport Library is a project that he has spearheaded with vision and passion.

“Across the country, the role of libraries is changing because the communities they support are changing. With technology, new ways of working, learning and creating, people are interacting with libraries, and with one another, in different ways.”

With the launch of the Saugatuck StoryFest, the Library will be leading the way into what will surely become an annual tradition for Westport and surrounding communities, bringing people together to share their love of the art of storytelling.

--Elizabeth Titus lives in Weston and on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. A retired director of communications for American Express, she now is a freelance writer, marketing consultant, and volunteer with Learning to Look, a Metropolitan Museum program to help kids in the city’s low-income schools learn about art.

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SAOIRSE RONAN AND COREY STOLL IN THE SEAGULL (2018)

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FROM STAGE TO SCREEN: “THE SEAGULL” TAKES FLIGHT THERE’S AN INTIMATE MARRIAGE OF THEATRE AND FILM playing out in The Seagull, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and released on May 11th. Tony award-winning director, Michael Mayer, (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, A View From the Bridge) directed the film and Tony award-winning playwright, Stephen Karam, (The Humans) penned the screenplay. Mayer has assembled a stellar cast of theatre mavens for this cinematic adaptation of Chekhov’s play centered around theatre and playwriting.

The classic story finds a group of friends and family gathered for a weekend in the Russian countryside. Love triangles and impassioned yearnings abound as friends, families and lovers, all living under the same roof, become interwoven. Coined a tragicomedy, Chekhov’s play asks enduring questions about life and love – queries that are universal to any audience.

“There’s never been a really great film version [of The Seagull],” says Mayer, contemplating what made this a good time for a play published in the 1890s. “It’s a significant, beautiful and human play that really merits a film treatment. I think that the possibility of casting such a beautiful group of actors to tell this story made it an irresistible thing.” The film features Brian Dennehy, Corey Stoll, Saoirse Ronan, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth Moss and Annette Bening, who is already receiving Oscar buzz for her portrayal of Irina. But is there an audience for an adaptation of a Chekhov play? “There’s always an audience for Chekhov’s work because he presents human beings with all of their faults, beauty, vulnerabilities and defenses in place,” Mayer says. “You have characters like Irina and Boris (Stoll) who are both sort of monsters as they try to destroy young minds without even thinking about it. But they’re both multidimensional. I always feel empathy for them, and I think Chekhov felt great empathy for all of the characters.”

Audiences might be surprised at the contemporary flavor that has been infused in the film, though it is not blatant; on paper, The Seagull is a period piece. In its sensibilities, however, it is modern. “Even though it’s set at the end of the 19th century, it feels completely resonant,” says Mayer, pointing a finger at Nina, played by three time Oscar nominee, Saoirse Ronan. “Nina is obsessed with fame,” he says. “If you ask any kid in school what he or she wants to be when they grow up, they say they want to be famous. It’s only through trying it that Nina realizes it takes a lot of work, patience, diligence, tenacity and bravery to face down all of the potential humiliation.” Its modernity can also be attributed to the methods through which the film was shot: “It doesn’t feel old and musty the way a lot of people think Chekhov or Shakespeare has to be,” says Karam. “The camera angles and the soundtrack that’s accompanying it very much help with that.”

The screenwriter, who poignantly depicted family drama in the Tony award-winning play The Humans, says that he was partly drawn to the piece because of how he could see himself in it. “Everybody in it is in love with the wrong person,” he says. “I can certainly relate to that 96

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and the heartbreak that accompanies that. I always find something new in the mother/ son relationship and how brutal and tender it is, all at the same time. There is a strange competitiveness between family members but also an undying love for each other.”

When it came to tackling his first film, Karam compares the process to that of solving a crossword puzzle. “Neither of us wanted to make a filmed version of the stage play,” he says of himself and Mayer. “Those films are valuable, but that’s what going to the Lincoln Center Archives is for. For me, the challenge was having such reverence for the material, and then figuring out how to reinvent it while maintaining the integrity of the stage play.”

Karam began thinking in pictures and visual images, allowing himself the added treat of having cameras readily able to preserve his thoughts. “You start to dream about the same story that you love in images, and once you do that, the screenplay in many ways can write itself because the storytelling is being driven by where the camera can go, and how it can exploit certain emotions visually. That is storytelling,” he says excitedly of his craft.

However, Karam is quick to add that film is equally as challenging as theatre, even if both mediums have the unlimited potential to do anything. “It’s like wearing a different hat to solve problems,” he says. “I’m a believer that you can do anything on stage with creative thinking; the same is true for cinema.”

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with history behind the camera in television (Smash) and in film (A Home at the End of the World). In fact, he remembers the first question he posed for himself when approaching The Seagull. “How do you maintain a cinematic experience when the story hinges on an actual theatrical experience and is populated by a lot of theatre people?” Having seasoned collaborators such as production designer Jane Musky (When Harry Met Sally) and costume designer Ann Roth (Broadway’s The Iceman Cometh) helped tremendously. “We have all spent real time in both disciplines,” says Mayer. “Plus, every one of the actors in the film is capable of doing The Seagull as a play on stage. They could sustain that, so the fact that they have that ability and to deliver lines that are so drenched in subtext... and

[Karam] did such a great job to make it all sound like human speech. It’s a very good union of all elements.”

In a feat that is common for theatre but not for film, the entirety of The Seagull was shot in one place. Luckily, Musky remembered her family staying in a house on the lake in Monroe, New York, when she was a young girl. With some research, she found what was known as the Russian Summer House, something of a summer camp for Russian American families. It became the perfect substitute for the Russian estate in The Seagull.

“To a large extent we re-wrote parts of the screenplay to accommodate some of the movement that could happen through the actual rooms that existed architecturally,” recalls Mayer. “Everything was right there and on the grounds of that property. It feels like a house that has been around for quite a while, which it has been, and it’s not overly manicured. It feels Russian in that way.”

Karam was insistent on keeping the locale true to the original story. He even jokes that he didn’t want it to be The Seagull…in the Hamptons! Instead, he wanted to approach the script with reverence and respect. “When you’re reinventing something for a new genre, what’s great is it almost requires you to rethink how to tell the story,” he says. “I was operating under the belief that Chekhov would have

been a brilliant screenwriter, had he been living in an era of movies. There are so many characters, so I feel like he would have been a modern day Robert Altman-esque figure.

The films he would have written….”

The play is often criticized for having too many characters and a confusing breadth of plot. Karam decided to embrace this aspect of the story. “Even on stage, it’s amazing to watch the parade of characters; two exit, two enter…. It feels almost comical to say that there’s something cinematic about Chekhov’s

the idea of really making a moment that was a little theatrical.” Karam agrees with this sentiment. “It can be overwhelming when you realize the camera can focus on doing a close-up or the camera can be moving in such a way to create a certain kind of anxiety,” he says. “I love the integration of [composer] Nico Muhly’s modern-classical voice in the film. Right before the gunshot goes off, there’s this weird sort of choral music where people are chanting!”

Ironically, Konstantin ruminates on the

Karam says he finds that sentiment to be one of Konstantin’s most powerful statements. “I think it’s true of every young artist to be restless with the kind of theatre that is dominating the stage and to want to overthrow it. You can’t agree with a statement like that because who’s to say what the definition of the modern theatre is?”

With the title of screenwriter now under his belt, Karam is currently working on a new play, and will see The Humans, now on tour, culminate in an L.A. production in June that

YOU START TO DREAM ABOUT THE SAME STORY THAT YOU LOVE IN IMAGES, AND ONCE YOU DO THAT, THE SCREENPLAY IN MANY WAYS CAN WRITE ITSELF. writing, because he’s writing before the age of cinema,” he says, excitedly. “When you start to open the play up as a screenwriter, you discover that it lends itself quite well because there’s a constant dipping in and out of various lives and telling stories with what can be a simple look.” Boy, do these actresses have intense looks! “You suddenly don’t need any exposition that a play might need, where you’re trying to dole out information to the last row of the balcony. You have Mare, Elisabeth, Saoirse and Annette, who can, with one look, tell you a lot of information about how they’re feeling.”

Both Mayer and Karam point to one particular moment in the film that resonates as being representative of the harmony they found in theatricalizing a movie. Between Acts II and III (spoiler alert!), Konstantin (Billy Howle) famously tries to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head. Though he is unsuccessful in his attempt, the moment always takes place off stage. In the film, Mayer compromises the playwright’s choice with those of his as a director; he shows blood splattering against a window, rather than focus the camera on Konstantin – even now that he has the luxury of doing so.

“You don’t want to tell the audience that he’s dead when he isn’t,” says Mayer, contemplating his choice. “I think that’s kind of cheating, but this way, the audience can have its own experience of it and decide, and then when you see him in the next scene, you realize he is not dead. I thought it was a nice nod to the theatrical without being so literal. I really liked the weird, random, super contemporary classical music that is played at that moment.

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state of theatre with remarks that could easily be reminiscent of 2018. “As far as I am concerned, the modern theatre is trite, riddled with clichés. When [people] take cheap, vulgar plots and cheap, vulgar speeches and try to extract a moral… I run out the exit.” Mayer agrees. “You call it commercial theatre. That’s what people want,” he says, on a break from rehearsing the upcoming Broadway musical Head Over Heels, a jukebox musical featuring the songs of The Go-Gos. “Every now and then you get Angels in America, but a lot of times you get something very superficial. What’s really funny is that we’re giving Head Over Heels that fakey treatment, exactly what Konstantin hated, but Head Over Heels makes some interesting points and it’s fun. Plus, no one really dies in it,” he says laughing.

reunites the original cast. Funnily enough, despite Karam’s well-versed knowledge of the human condition, he feels that Chekhov has taught him one very important lesson – humans are unknowable. “His characters explore how complex, difficult, and at times, uplifting it can be to love and trust other people,” Karam ruminates. “What he explores so beautifully are the highs of that trust when it’s going well, and the absolute heartbreak and horror when you give yourself to another person, or pin your hopes on somebody who fails you.” Sounds perfectly contemporary, theatrical…and ripe for film.

-Iris Wiener is an entertainment writer and theatre critic. Visit her at IrisWiener.com or on Twitter @Iris_Wiener

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n a French café on Madison Avenue, at a quarter past nine on a Thursday morning, a group of St. Tim’s mothers — Betsy Fleming, Emily Lewin, and Ann DeGroat — were considering in murmurs whether to invite the New Mother to join them. The place was bustling, nearly every seat filled, with parties waiting by the door, craning their necks to look for spots. Yet there was an air of laxness as well — the women spread out like high-end bag ladies, as if getting on with their days was the last thing they had in mind.

A green leather banquette ran along the back of the room, where the New Mother was sitting, alone. Ann, Betsy, and Emily didn’t feel too bad looking over — practically staring — at her, for she seemed to invite observation. Despite the fact that points in this town had long ago ceased being given for grooming or comportment, Minnie Curtis’s hair was blown out and styled, her clothes smart and expensively tailored, rather than expensively draped and drawstringed. Was that an actual matching skirt and jacket she was wearing — a suit? In the demure way she sat, her legs tucked under her, her spine straight as if so quaint a rule as good posture still mattered, she seemed to represent the standards of an earlier generation. Had they not recognized her from school, the mothers might have mistaken her for an upscale saleswoman or a professional fund-raiser, someone who needed to befriend the rich, when in fact, people said she was very rich.

“John Curtis is the husband,” offered Betsy Fleming in an undertone.

“John who?” murmured Ann DeGroat.

“Never heard of him.”

“Do we know him?”

“Invictus.”

“Invite-it what?”

“Martin Kerr’s firm.” This was Emily Lewin.

“No — no. I don’t know it.”

“Yes, yes. You do. Didn’t Marnie Pete’s husband work there?”

“Yes, I think James — ” “Who?” “Seven billion under management,” said Betsy.

“Marnie who?”

“You wouldn’t know them. They were before us. Moved to

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Singapore.”

“Ah . . .”

“Didn’t James Pete leave under a cloud?” Emily said.

“Well, Marty does tend to hire the smart ones with the dodgy backgrounds,” Betsy acknowledged. “He likes them hungry. But nothing’s ever been proven.” She gulped her quickly cooling latte. “I say go for it. It’s all such a fuzzy line these days. You think these guys have job security? Bullshit. Those jobs have the half-life of a job at McDonald’s. They get the big apartment, leverage up . . . next thing you know, the guy’s not producing and his wife’s gonna leave him and they’re fucked.” Betsy liked to tell it like it was and to swear. An equity saleswoman until recently, she had married late. She’d had three kids in four years yet still had the feeling sometimes that she was impersonating a mother of preschool children, as if a strong wind might blow Tommy and the boys and the baby away, and she’d find herself back on the trading floor listening to the morning call over her squawk box. She had five years on Ann and Emily.

The gazes of all three women flitted back to Minnie Curtis. At the moment, she didn’t look like a woman who was going to leave her husband. She didn’t look “fucked” — not in the least. She glowed with contentment. She exuded that satisfaction that the anxious, the guilty — the heathen — never can. When she unhurriedly removed a mini-bottle of hand sanitizer from her fancy pocketbook and rubbed her hands together, she seemed to take pleasure in how attractive they were and in her perfectly manicured nails (not too long, not too short). Watching her, each of the women had a sudden itch to sanitize her own hands.

“How do you know these things?” said Ann admiringly to Betsy, breaking her croissant in two and spreading butter on both halves.

Wan, blond, and underweight her whole life, Ann wasn’t ambitious enough to watch her diet for nutrition’s sake, though lately she had been feeling she ought to get more cardiovascular exercise. “How do you know every last detail of all of these hedge funds? I can barely keep straight what Guy does for a living. Oil and gas — I know that’s the industry, but — ” Betsy looked affronted. “I covered hedge funds for fifteen years!”

“Oh my gosh, I always forget that! You’re so arty now. You’re so

‘mom,’ ” Ann said.

“Annabelle?”

“I had to have a third child to get out of it!” They nudged one “Arabella.” another.

“She’s in Pilar’s class — in the Fours.”

“Go say hi to her.”

“She’s really tall. The new girl’s tall.”

“Yeah, just ask her to come over.”

“Well, she ought to be — she’s five “No — she’s clearly waiting for and a half !” someone.”

“Five and a half ? Jeez. The nursery THIS WAS A SOCIETY THAT RAN ON The morning din of the café kids just seem to get older and older.”

LYCRA AND IMPORTED LABRADOODLES, provided a soothing background “Competitive advantage! Everyone’s ON MAKING A VIRTUE OF A PERVASIVE to the speculation — the hiss of after it. In my day, we prided ourselves LACK OF ANY KIND OF NECESSITY: steam from the espresso machines, on being young for our class.”

DECIDING TO PICK UP THE KIDS the clatter of crockery; laughter Betsy checked her phone before YOURSELF WHEN YOU COULD HAVE and shouts. The French café was volunteering diffidently, “I skipped a SENT THE NANNY. preferred over the Italian across the grade.” street, which had been discovered “Did you?” said Ann, pleased to be a tristate chain. Once their with and impressed by her friend. preference had been established, the mornings had seemed to take “Aren’t you smart. Is she” — she lowered her voice and said, with on a feeling of mild importance, of commitment to a cause; loyalty a little bit of a wince — “South American?,” made tentative not manifest. by racism, which wouldn’t have occurred to her, but because she “He’s her second marriage, apparently . . .” was never quite sure which countries made up Central America “Oh, really? Not the father of — what is it?” and which South America.

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“Venezuelan. It’s a big oil family, people say.”

“I do feel bad not inviting her over.” Ann sighed.

“Oh, I thought it was sugar. I’m pretty sure I heard it was sugar.”

“I really don’t think she cares, Ann. She doesn’t look like “Yeah? Well. Raping-and-pillaging kind of fortune, anyway.” she cares.”

“Now, Emily . . .”

“We’ll invite her over next time,” Betsy said soothingly.

“Sorry, girls, but you’re both wrong,” Betsy said. “What I heard “Okay.”

— what I know, because I heard it from a very good source,” she “Fine.” added mischievously, tipping her cup up and wishing the coffee It wasn’t that they had any plan to snub the woman. In fact, they’d had lasted longer because she was trying to cut back, “was that she spoken freely, rather giddily, just now, the mothers, because they was John Curtis’s secretary!” Now she had their attention. “His liked her. They’d liked Minnie Curtis from the get-go. They liked temp! They were all living in London and she was married to some the alert, arched-eyebrow, ready look of her. The money didn’t hurt. other guy, some English guy, and she started temping at Invictus, to Martin Kerr’s Invictus was one of the funds people had heard of. make a little money of her own, and the next thing you know, she’s Aggressive. Shady, perhaps?That too. No one cared, in the same running off with the boss.” way that no one cared whether the New Mother came from a South “Wow,” said Ann, who never said a mean word about anyone, American sugar fortune or a temp agency. Either way, she provided though whether out of kindness or an utter lack of discernment, Emily interest. And who were they to judge? This wasn’t a society in which and Betsy couldn’t have said. one needed to know whether one’s “That’s . . . I mean — interesting!” She neighbor could be trusted — or giggled. “Cool!” had the same values one had. This “Oh, Invictus.” Emily addressed THE HANDBAG MIGHT BE A LITTLE was a society that ran on Lycra and Betsy. “Of course — Martin Kerr imported Labradoodles, on making MUCH FOR TEN A.M.: A QUILTED BLACK Invictus. It just clicked.” She a virtue of a pervasive lack of any RECTANGLE SITTING BESIDE HER ON smirked at the other two. “They kind of necessity: deciding to pick THE BANQUETTE, WRAPPED UP IN ITS must be rich!” Emily, whose up the kids yourself when you could CLICHÉD GOLD CHAIN OF A STRAP. husband, Stephen Simon, came have sent the nanny. They glanced from one of the leading New York again at Mrs. Curtis. (Surnames real estate families and was worth were still in use north of Fortyhundreds of millions, punctuated her observation with a wheezing Second Street.) She was looking around the café with a cheerful, laugh. “Really rich!” expectant air. There was nothing subtle about her appeal — one Emily had grown up in the city with her divorced mother on could venture, about any attribute of hers at all. She had shining the Upper West Side. She had been a smart girl, had gone to hair of the darkest near black brown and wonderfully white, Cleary School and Harvard on financial aid, clerked for Justice perfect teeth, and her mouth was a pink bow. Her cheeks might Sandra Day O’Connor, prosecuted perps in the DA’s office, and have admitted some adolescent struggle with acne, which careful eventually segued into white-collar defense at Cravath. But at a though plentiful makeup concealed. It was a little cheesy, the way certain point (the birth of her fourth child), the Simon money had Mrs. Curtis was made up, pink blush and glossy lips, but it worked. made it ludicrous that she would go into an office in the morning. It was sweet, how polished she was, like a little girl before a birthday Jobless, she eschewed all accoutrements of wealth. She wore no party. The handbag might be a little much for ten a.m.: a quilted makeup or engagement ring; her outfit today — a typical ensemble black rectangle sitting beside her on the banquette, wrapped up in — consisted of a stretched-out, maroon-colored turtleneck over its clichéd gold chain of a strap. But this was a society of strivers baggy threadbare corduroys with no belt. She picked her nails who had achieved and gotten used to wealth. Real snobbery was down to the quick (nice nails meant you weren’t serious) and her rare. Maybe everyone allowed herself one accoutrement straight out laugh evoked a large sea mammal with respiratory trouble. of the aspirational era, one item she knew better than to covet now “The firm’s done well,” Betsy conceded with the sort of appreciative but that, then, had symbolized everything. A black quilted Chanel wistfulness she’d often felt since she quit. purse; how many years had Minnie Curtis née Colón desired such a “Who’s your source on all this?” Emily asked. thing before she felt she could afford it?

Betsy grinned. “She is! She was telling that woman — Gwen? You In the end, for this morning, anyway, the women — yawning know, Gwen . . . what’s-her-name, the one who looks like Lally’s au presently and stretching, saying, “I gotta get to the gym,” ordering pair? — the whole story at pickup the other day. I was just standing second half-caff lattes, and looking, without remark, at the time there trying to smile in a friendly way. Couldn’t help overhearing . on their phones — granted themselves the luxury of not inviting . .” her over.

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Caitlin Macy is the author of The Fundamentals of Play and “No, no, come on — I don’t know her.”

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From Self-Portrait With Boy by Rachel Lyon. Copyright © 2018 by Rachel Lyon.

Reprinted by permission of Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.

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BY RACHEL LYON

pring made it easier to stay. The weather warmed early that year. By March there were buds on the trees and we could go outside in sweaters.

It was on a cool blue day when the trees still looked like cracks in a windowpane that I took my favorite student, George Washington Morales, to the Cloisters. We went up on a Friday around noon. He said his math class was canceled and I didn’t ask questions. After a few attempts at conversation, finding he’d give me nothing more than one-syllable answers, I stopped trying. We rode the train together in silence. George Washington spent the whole ride drawing on his pant leg in ballpoint pen.

Emerging into the light at the end of the hour-long subway ride we could feel the difference. The East River is not actually a river at all but a saltwater tidal strait, all quick dark current glistening under bridges and out to sea. In comparison the Hudson, a true glacial river, is vast and stately, surrounded on both sides by deep cliffs, its blue-green depths penetrated by long slips of sun. We made our way up the hill to Rockefeller’s castle and I paid a dollar’s donation for each of us. George Washington hunkered down to open his backpack and retrieve a sketchbook and pencil.

I hung back, following his lead.

We went into a tall chapel first. It was empty except for a six-foot crucifix. Christ’s head hung limp and his arms were thrust open wide. I stood in the doorway and watched as George Washington knelt down to sketch. He was the only person in the room and so small in the giant space, crouching there before the Christ, making his own kind of prayer.

I had brought my Rolleiflex, the better to capture the colors and detail of the stained-glass windows. I held it at chest height and looked down into the viewfinder and focused in, adjusting the exposure so that more light could flood in from the peaked windows. It was beautiful.

We walked quietly through rooms full of gold and ivory relics, relics of bone encrusted with gold and gems, supposed splinters from the cross preserved in vials. We saw illuminated manuscripts and he stopped more than once to copy a shining letter, coiled with serpents or half concealed by lilies of the valley. We wandered through silent empty colonnades and dead little gardens. At last we

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found the Unicorn Tapestries, and George Washington Morales sat down on the carpet just to look.

I sat down beside him.

This shit is so old, he whispered almost reproachfully.

He needed no instruction in creating a composition. He started with the most complex tapestry, one of the hunting scenes, and made a light grid on the paper, then began to fill in the angles of the spears and unicorn horn just so. I got up and left him to his drawing. He would be a while, I could tell. I left the building to wait for him outside in the chilly sun.

I was wandering the perimeter of the wall when I encountered another woman alone. She was striking, with coarse hair, pale skin, and a large knobby nose. She was standing in the middle of the drive with a perplexed look on her face, staring up into a tree. I followed the direction of her wide light eyes. Above us, caught in the branches of a tree like a manifestation of sunlight itself, was a golden scarf.

She sensed my presence and looked down to see me watching her and laughed, revealing a set of long crooked teeth. I don’t know how it happened! she exclaimed. Her voice was deep and she had an accent of some kind, though I couldn’t tell from where. I was readjusting it, she said, and—poof! Up it went in a gust of wind. So strange!

Very strange, I agreed.

Now I am at a loss, she said. Shall I call the fire department? She laughed again. Scandinavian, I guessed—or German? Austrian? I wasn’t much good at accents.

Do you have an umbrella? I asked.

No, she said, the weather is so beautiful today.

What we need is a long stick, I said. I went back to the edge of the drive and hunted for a few minutes among the shrubbery and grasses. She hunted too on the other side.

Will this work, do you think? she called, holding up a branch about four feet long.

I said, Worth a try.

She handed it to me as if it was completely natural to expect me to do it for her, though I was shorter than her by a couple of inches.

After I reached up and waved the branch around a bit, though, it was clear I’d continue to miss the scarf.

Here, she said, and when she took the branch from me I could Her scarf got caught, I told him. smell her perfume in the eddying wind. Reaching up she was just He didn’t move or speak. able to graze the edge of the scarf. Its fringe hung tantalizingly.

I gave her a little shrug. Well, I said. There you go.

Jump, I suggested.

Here we are, she replied, smiling.

She looked at me with those eyes Those crooked teeth. and laughed again and her laugh Unsure what else to say I turned to ABOVE US, CAUGHT IN THE drew back a curtain. I laughed too, go. George Washington and I walked BRANCHES OF A TREE LIKE A suddenly able to see that the whole together down the slope. The whole MANIFESTATION OF SUNLIGHT ITSELF, situation was the silliest thing in the way back to the subway I could feel her WAS A GOLDEN SCARF. world. I can’t believe it, she said— standing there behind us, watching us and then, waving the stick above her from the middle of the driveway. head, she jumped, catching the scarf --on the end of the branch at last.

Rachel Lyon’s short stories have appeared in Joyland, Iowa I yelled an inadvertent cry of victory and she yelled too and Review, and Saint Ann’s Review, among other publications. She we both laughed again, hard, standing there together hundreds attended Princeton and Indiana University, where she was fiction of feet above the world. Suddenly self-conscious, I pushed up editor of Indiana Review. She currently teaches fiction at Sackett my glasses and turned to see George Washington Morales in his Street Writers Workshop, Catapult, Slice, and elsewhere, and is a backpack and baggy scribbled jeans, standing at the bottom of the cofounder and cohost of the reading series Ditmas Lit. Visit Rachel at slope, watching us.

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Executive chef Sezai Celikbas leads a team of specialty cooks who collaboratively prepare a menu of twenty mezes (small plates).

Most are easily shared – warm hummus with herbs (or air-cured beef “pastirma”), crushed walnut and spicy pepper “muammara,” pastirma-wrapped feta-stuffed dates and grilled artichoke with pea puree and fava beans. The specially marinated cuts of grilled meats and seafood, complemented by traditional and modern Mediterranean side dishes are the highlights of the menu.

Chef Celikbas’ specialty preparation “Adana” is hand-ground every day and formed onto long flat skewers cooked suspended over high heat without touching the surface of the grill. Another house specialty is the “Shashlik” preparation – individual thin slices of beef or lamb (or both as a duo) marinated in a dairy-based spice and herb mix. Seafood options are varied, ranging from Pan-Roasted Citrus Salmon to a Spicy Monkfish Casserole “Kokoretsi,” as well as a Grape Leaf Wrapped Branzino stuffed with lemon, roasted garlic 130

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and fresh parsley. Vegetarians love the Mediterranean Gnocchi with walnuts, currants, preserved lemon zest and white wine sauce.

Like the neighborhood, Pera Soho offers a trendier experience.

The menu is more seasonal and the vibe is starkly modern fused with ornately vintage. Still firmly rooted in centuries old Eastern Mediterranean traditions, Pera Soho incorporates contemporary Western trends, seasoned with New York City gustatory flair.

Zucchini “Mucver” Balls filled with fresh dill and kasseri cheese,

Beef “Manti” Dumplings with cooling garlic yoghurt and a refreshing touch of mint and sumac, Macedonian Chicken with green and purple olives and almond spinach, and a vegan Stuffed Eggplant “Dolma” with chili flakes, tomato and pomegranate reduction are just some of the special dishes at this location.

And then there’s the private garden, a haven of warmth, comfort and conviviality of the Mediterranean. The diner is transported thousands of miles away for an exotic culinary journey. It’s an al fresco retreat with a balcony area for cocktails and Happy Hour, an outdoor lounge for laid back group gatherings, and elegant teak dining furniture.

Pera Mediterranean Brasserie’s wine list embraces 16 countries with over two-dozen bottlings from Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, Israel and the Balkans. Pera Soho carries a more condensed list of similar wines, with a particular emphasis on fresh crisp whites and aromatic rosés during the garden season.

Both restaurants offer on-and-off premise options for private functions. Whether it’s a formal affair, casual get together, corporate

function or celebration with family and friends, Pera’s events team will work with you to create a memorable event.

Pera Mediterranean Brasserie features a 26-person Private Dining Room (for seated and cocktail events) as well as two SemiPrivate Wine Alcoves, one with a 10 and

the other with an 18-person capacity. The entire restaurant is also available for renting out for up to 150 persons seated / 250 persons cocktails.

Pera Soho features several indoor private dining options with 18-person, 40-person or 60-person capacities. In the garden there’s a gazebo with privacy curtains (if desired) that can accommodate up to 30 seated guests for a private dinner.

Other popular outdoor group gatherings include roping off and reserving the garden lounge (40 person capacity), reserving the main bar and balcony areas (80 person capacity), or reserving the entire garden (capacity 100 seated / 150 cocktail).

Whether you dine at Pera midtown or in Soho, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported on a Mediterranean journey.

Pera Mediterranean Bistro: 303 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. 212.878. 6301 peranyc.com Pera Soho: 54 Thompson St, (and Broome St) New York, NY. 212.878.6305 pera-soho.com W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM

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THE KIMBERLY

Manhattan Whether visiting the Big Apple for a romantic weekend or to close that mega-deal, the Kimberly, a graciously appointed boutique hotel, is ideally located in the heart of midtown within walking distance to Rockefeller Center, Central Park, the theater district, museums and shopping.

Spacious guest suites are beautifully outfitted with marble bathrooms, a wet bar and a private terrace, some offering spectacular views of the Chrysler building. Appointed with fine European linens and robes, it’s the guestrooms’ lush featherbed you’ll want to sneak home with you.

While at the Kimberly you can stay in shape at the hotel fitness center or take advantage of the complimentary guest membership at the New York Health & Racquet Club just one block away. From May through September, guests are welcome to enjoy a three-hour cruise along the Hudson River on the hotel’s own 75-foot Kimberly Yacht. When it comes to dining, start off your evening at “Upstairs at the Kimberly,” a 30th floor roof top bar and lounge, with 360 degree views of Manhattan. It has the city’s only retractable all-glass ceiling and walls and, of course, “The Chrysler” is its signature cocktail. Upstairs serves a copious breakfast buffet all day long on the weekends and can also be reserved for a tony rooftop party. Tucked behind an aquarium-sized fish tank is Bistang, a classic Italian restaurant serving wholesome dishes with seasonal market ingredients. Empire Steakhouse, with its succulent Porterhouse and incredible seafood, accommodates anything from an intimate dinner for two, to a wine-room tasting for 20 guests, to large cocktail or dining celebrations.

145 East 50th Street.

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THE STAGECOACH INN

Goshen The Hudson Valley just added a jewel to its brilliant landscape with the reopening of the Stagecoach Inn in historic Goshen, NY. Built in 1747, the Inn is one of the oldest operating inns in the country. It has been fully restored to its former glory by owner Faith Ferguson, who now operates the Inn not only as a place of luxurious, refined hospitality, but also as a restaurant and event space.

With five well-appointed guest rooms that afford modern comforts, a library, living room, dining rooms, bar and five working fireplaces, the Inn is a place of tranquility that harkens back to a bygone era where you may cast aside the stresses of everyday life.

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or the Harness Racing Museum. Or, use the Inn as a home base from which to enjoy all that the Hudson Valley has to offer.

The Stagecoach Inn has quickly become known for its inventive and fresh cuisine. The restaurant offers casual, elegant dining and presents quality meats, fish, poultry and locally sourced produce for its continental cuisine. The culinary team presents a variety of specials that take advantage of seasonal or market opportunities to enhance the always-excellent menu options. Guests to the Inn also enjoy the bar, which offers specialty cocktails and a bourbon/whiskey/scotch and wine list that is one of the most extensive in the region.

Unique dining venues are equally inventive, each providing a beautiful background for fabulous dining experiences. The Spode Dining Room is quintessential elegance with a fireplace and Spode dinnerware pieces collected from around the world. The Solarium, with near floor-to-ceiling windows, offers exceptional lighting and views that open onto manicured lawns, ideal for an intimate dinner. The Porch spans the back of the Inn and makes for elegant outdoor dining or casual lounging space.

The Inn hosts events throughout the year, from corporate meetings and retreats, to special occasion parties and lush weddings. The indoor space can comfortably accommodate 60 to 100, while the beautifully decorated tented patio can accommodate up to 125 from May through October.

Other events crop up monthly and play to the advantages of the atmosphere and the cuisine. One weekend may offer a Whiskey and a Bit of History tasting and presentation, while another may feature Wine Tastings from local vineyards or an evening with a favorite author. The Inn is also on the calendar for the Hudson Valley Jazz Fest in August, which is always a huge success.

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THE SUITE LIFE REGENT SEVEN SEAS

“JUST A MOMENT... ONE MORE SIP OF CHAMPAGNE BEFORE I TELL YOU ABOUT REGENT SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER’S MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE. WE’RE DOCKED IN BARCELONA , PREPARING FOR A WEEK’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE COAST OF SPAIN, FRANCE AND ITALY.” (DOORBELL RINGS) “THERE’S THE DOORBELL TO MY SUITE, BE RIGHT BACK... IT WAS MY BUTLER WITH A TRAY OF JUMBO PRAWNS, CRAB CLAWS, THINLY SLICED PARMA HAM AND MELON, A CHILLED BOTTLE OF A CRISP SAUVIGNON BLANC AND A SELECTION OF BELGIAN WHITE AND DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES. FOR A LATE AFTERNOON SNACK.”

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The Seven Seas Voyager welcomes guests aboard a 350 all-suite, all-balcony ship. Oh, this is suite living: a walk-in closet, Bose radio, complimentary internet, Illy espresso machine, sitting area and desk with your personalized stationery and a fridge stocked and restocked daily at no charge with your personal preferences. None of that feeling of panic 134

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when your spouse or child touches one of the overpriced drinks or snacks in a hotel mini-bar. On Regent Seven Seas guests live first class with no limits; fine dining, wines, cocktails and beers and personalized service like you’re royalty.

Now imagine going to three countries in one week and you’re living the suite life.

No need to pack and unpack, simply wake

up and you’ve arrived in the next country.

Truly, the most relaxing way to travel!

Interested in paying closer attention to your health and wellbeing? You’ve probably considered a week at an exclusive spa resort, like Canyon Ranch. Regent Seven Seas has brought Canyon Ranch onboard with a spa menu of every type of massage, wrap and facial. The SpaClub has a new holistic

wellness program focusing on health, fitness and wellbeing and an impressive selection of healthy dining options. The program also offers unique Zen excursions at the different ports. Here are a few examples of Wellness Mediterranean Style: Marseilles, France – A special intimate Tai Chi class in the garden courtyard of the Pharo Palace. The 19th century palace is built on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean and offers a breathtaking view as guests center their Chi with the ancient Chinese martial arts.

Sorrento, Italy – Guests can soak in the restorative hydrothermal pools of the Stufe di Nerone Baths and tour the famous burning Phlegreaen Fields. The large caldera, known for its volcanic activities, will awe guests as they are ensconced in wellness traditions dating back to the Roman Empire.

Along the weeklong journey, every stop is rich in history with plenty of time to explore. This morning, Corsica, yesterday the charming fishing village of Cassis in Provence. Adventure in the morning yet guests are eager to return to the RSSC Voyager for the bountiful lunch offerings. Dinner onboard is impressive – Sette Mare on the Veranda for Italian, Compass Rose, Chartreuse for elegant French fare and Prime 7 steakhouse.

Oh Regent Seven Seas, you have spoiled your guests!

Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, and the newly launched Seven Seas Explorer have 113 itineraries to choose from through spring 2019. Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Africa, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Alaska and the Caribbean and the new stop, Havana. What a way to see the world! rssc.com – Debbie Silver W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM

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lpenwild, the largest tour operator offering world-class walking, hiking, trekking and culinary experiences in the Swiss Alps, is seeing an explosion of interest among food travelers willing to splurge on a luxury vacation to get a sense of place through locally inspired cuisine.

Greg Witt, founder of Alpenwild Tours, says, “Tours that include everything from foraging for forest truffles along with a Lagotto Romangnolo dog, to hands-on experiences making artisanal bread, cheese and chocolate are extremely popular for foodies who love to delve into the local culture.”

Alpenwild’s food and chocolate tours showcase the finest regional cuisine in Switzerland while sprinkling in easy walks, ranging from three to five miles a day. Every night, guests dine on superb cuisine– often at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Along the way, participants stay in comfortable, boutique, three-, fourand five-star inns and hotels capturing the essence of the Swiss Alps.

Alpenwild has also been wowing guests with walks across the new CHILLON CASTLE pedestrian suspension bridge, the world’s longest, which just recently opened between Grächen and Zermatt. This leading tour operator has already incorporated the new pedestrian bridge into popular treks such as the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, and the Eiger to Matterhorn, as well as day hikes in Zermatt.

“Hikers love it — it is a real adrenaline rush. As part of the Europaweg trail near Zermatt, the bridge has been an immediate sensation for trekkers on our trips who previously had to make a three-hour detour to avoid the danger of rockfall,” says Witt.

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peaks in the Alps—and the immense glaciers which flank its slopes.

A final offering from Alpenwild; Slow travel, an emerging global trend in the luxury travel segment, enables travelers to soak in scenic panoramas available by train, as well as uncover the vibrant culture and local charm of small towns on foot. “Our Scenic Alps

by Rail tour really appeals to slow travelers—those who want to take in the beauty of the Alps, experience the local culture, and explore charming Swiss towns at a relaxed pace,” Witt explains. “This is no whirlwind, five countries in seven days tour. It’s about enjoying and exploring a region in depth. And, the unforgettable Alps scenery is the icing on the cake.”

The tour features iconic settings such as St. Moritz, Zermatt, Gruyères and Lucerne. While meandering through the Swiss Alps, guests will see the original setting where Switzerland was founded as a country. Picturesque lakes and stunning alpine scenery are enjoyed in a relaxed setting.

Alpenwild is the number one purveyor of adventure travel in the Alps, with decades of experience. The company delivers a wide variety of active tours enriched by local cultural experiences, luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, culinary experiences, and the unrivaled beauty of the Swiss Alps. 801/226-9026. alpenwild.com

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dward Marquis is the founder and director of sttropezluxury.com, a unique villa rental and concierge service company based in the south of France.

“Clients are looking for more than a simple house to rent. I want them to benefit from my deep local knowledge and connections in order to get the best service, by providing the impression of enjoying a stay in a private hotel which could be their own property.”

Villas are located in the French Riviera, Provence, Sardinia, Tuscany and in 2018, Morocco. Each destination has a local concierge and property manager that clients can talk to, who knows the property and destination intimately.

Concierge service includes: Transfers from the airport by boat, limousine and helicopter • Private jet charters • Stopover hotels arrangements • Food and drink delivery • Maids, cooks, chauffeurs, butlers, security people • Babysitters and masseuses at villas and apartments • Restaurant and Club reservations, even Heli-dining • A Private Concert in your Villa • Super Yachts. Car rentals • Language classes • Wine Tours and Wine Tastings View the properties at: sttropezluxury.com sardinianluxury.com aixandprovenceluxury.com veneto-luxury.com tuscany-luxury.com

London office : +44 (0) 20 76 924 092 email : edward@sttropezluxury.com or info@sttropezluxury.com

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ts undeniable mystique conjures images of fog-shrouded crags and brawny, kilt-clad lairds, draughts of whiskey, and the world’s greenest golf courses. Scotland and its storied mythology and history always enthralled me, and the promise of touching down there after so many years of reading about the country was momentous.

Whether you’re eager to scale the heights of Edinburgh Castle or Arthur’s Seat or you’re an Outlander fan headed to the Highlands, consult VisitScotland.com, an invaluable resource for visitors to any part of this magnificent country. This summer, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival—featuring luminaries in comedy, music, dance, and more—takes over the city between August 3 and 27. And whatever time of year you’re in Scotland there’s always room for a hot cup of tea, something deep-fried, or sweetly smoked salmon.

I began my journey in Edinburgh at the newly refurbished Dunstane Houses, a lovely property that combines the intimate feeling of a bed and breakfast with the decor of a boutique hotel.

Nestled just a short jaunt from the city center, the Dunstane is the brainchild of hoteliers Shirley Mowat and her husband, Derek, who purchased the property in 1998. Hailing from the windswept northern isles of Orkney, the pair once planned to move down to London, but settled in Edinburgh. Near the front desk are posted dozens of pictures from Orkney’s storied past, including black-andwhite photos from Derek Mowat’s family history.

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upstairs to your room, which offers picturesque views, recently renovated expanses, and massive copper tubs, perfect to soak in.

Sprawling beds beckon guests to fall into restorative sleeps from the moment you step in the suite door.

The Dunstane offers up a plethora of options for each meal.

Continental breakfast options include a crusty loaf of bread, whose fresh surface is ideal for slathering a bit of good jam; porridge, a hearty start to the day and a Scottish specialty; and more traditional, kipper-and-sausage-type options. While the afternoon away in that same lounge with a laptop and the hotel’s excellent Wi-Fi connection—or a book—before dinner at the Ba’ Bar. thedunstane.com Hop on the easily accessible buses into Edinburgh. Start out in the aptly named “Old Town,” the ancient part of the city. Visit Edinburgh

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Castle, home to many of Scotland’s monarchs of yore, and stroll down the Royal Mile, a collection of historic streets in the center of town, ending up at Holyroodhouse, Queen Elizabeth II’s official residence in Scotland.

Marvel at the historic structures making up the campus of the University of Edinburgh, one of the oldest higher-education institutions in Europe, or peek behind the veil of Scots history in a fascinating exhibit THE BALMORAL: at the National Museum of Scotland.

HADRIAN’S BRASSERIE Don’t miss an excellent afternoon tea or whiskey tasting at any number of venerable Scots institutions, including upscale tipple-territories in the New Town, built in the last 250 years.

If you’re looking for white-glove service in the heart of Edinburgh, look no further than the Balmoral Hotel. Situated right outside the Edinburgh Waverly train station, the sprawling property, opened in 1902, was once a railway hotel for commuters and travelers; today, the Balmoral, which shares its name with Her Majesty’s favored Scottish estate, rears its noble head, crowned by a massive clock, above the city skyline. Reopened in the 1990s by

none other than James Bond himself, dashing Sir Sean Connery, the Balmoral, part of the international Rocco Forte Hotel Group, even boasts its own unique tartan. Each member of the Balmoral team wears its particular plaid in some shape or form, ranging from neckerchiefs to complete kilts, designed by the Highland dress experts, Kinloch Anderson.

Staying at the Balmoral will put you in elite company, as the hotel’s guests have included the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and J.K. Rowling, who finished her Harry Potter series while in residence here. Potterheads can even book the luxurious J.K. Rowling Suite, which includes a signed marble bust of the author and Hogwarts-themed memorabilia throughout. Unwind with a dip in the Balmoral’s luxury pool, take a steam, or experience one of Rocco Forte’s elite treatments. Then whet your appetite for Scots cuisine at one of the Balmoral’s premier eateries: try the elegant Palm Court for an afternoon tea, or Hadrian’s Brasserie or the Michelin-starred Number One for dinner.

One can’t-miss dish is the hotel’s signature smoked salmon, the recipe of which Executive Chef Jeff Bland spent a full eighteen months developing. The locally sourced fish is cured over whiskey barrel chips to give a particularly Scottish twist. And no culinary experience would be complete without a tipple of fine Scotch. Imbibe at the Balmoral’s Whisky Bar, boasting one of Edinburgh’s most distinguished collections. roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel As soon as I put my boots on the ground in Edinburgh, I felt at home, and I only returned to the hectic environs of New York with greatest reluctance. Even as I write this, with the Atlantic Ocean between us, the hospitality and history of Scotland still beckon to me. Needless to say, I’ll be booking my return trip soon.

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he ever magnificent and historic London, chock-a-block with first-rate museums, parks, theatre and culinary treats, is a prized destination for visitors of any age. Whet your appetite for this fabled city with these two outstanding hotel venues, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, a “lofty” dining experience, and a pastoral countryside adventure. You may soon be booking flights to London for your next vacation.

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Southbank neighborhood’s Hilton London Bankside Hotel offers the classic features and hospitality emblematic of a Hilton property, with a swanky vibe throw into the mix. Located in the same vibrant neighborhood as a former Turbine factory turned contemporary art museum–The Tate Modern–the renowned foodie destination know as Borough Market, and a re-creation of the original 1599 open-air playhouse Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, this locale will keep any traveler gloriously occupied for days. The Bankside’s décor reflects the

neighborhood’s industrial past with tiles reclaimed from the London subway, turn-of-the-century exposed brick and inviting upholstery.

The hotel standard rooms are spacious, but for an extravagant stay, the penthouse apartment comes with a private roof terrace and views of the London skyline. OXBO Bankside serves traditional English favorites with innovative culinary inspirations with an open kitchen where the chef enjoys sharing his passion for food. For lighter fare, The Distillery bar is a crowd-pleasing watering hole for locals and guests. www3.hilton.com

ST. ERMIN’S HOTEL

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of handpicked antiques and contemporary furnishings tied together with botanically inspired wallpapers. The rooftop gardens provide seasonal vegetables and a separate terrace is home to dozens of beehives where St. Ermine’s 350,000 Buckfast honeybees spend their days sipping nectar from the royal blossoms. When the tank feels empty, the hotel’s Caxton Grill serves those freshly picked veggies together with dry-aged steaks grilled in an indoor charcoal oven. And St. Ermin’s also has a film-noir-worthy history.

RABBIE’S TOURS

Traveling in the UK includes the welcome element of surprise, but driving on the other side of the road, or getting lost can steal away some of the joy. The solution is Rabbies’ sixteen-passenger comfortable mini bus back-road tours.

Rabbie’s takes travelers off-the-beaten-path on fully guided tours with opportunities to explore destinations on your own.

Our two-day excursion took us on picturesque country roads, with visits in

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, AT THE SHARD, TING RESTAURANT

TĪNG, the signature restaurant of ShangriLa, Asia Pacific’s leading 5-star hotel, is on the 35th floor of the iconic Renzo Piano skyscraper, The Shard. The scrumptious 5-course tasting menu with wine pairings is matched only by the electrifying 360-degree views of London. Dine while the setting sun casts a magical wash of colors on the city below and you’ll have an evening worth remembering. shangri-la.com/london/shangrila

WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON – THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER

Plan to spend a full day at The Making of Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour and walk in the footsteps of the witches and wizards of Hogwarts, through the Great Hall, along Diagon Alley, and climb aboard the Hogwarts Express locomotive on Platform 9 ¾. New in 2017 is The Forbidden Forest, where the enormous arachnoid, Aragog, is hiding amidst 12-foot thick trees.

Up-close encounters of the films’ artifacts reveal the visual effects that make creatures like the 30-foot long Basilisk come alive.

Aside from Harry Potter fans, the detailed props, costumes, scale models and technical set renderings are inspiring for any budding actor, filmmaker, or set designer. wbstudiotour.co.uk

TING RESTAURANT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, AT THE SHARD, LONDON

At Europe’s darkest hour, the hotel was used as a covert HQ for officers of Britain’s Secret Service and Naval Intelligence and Churchill is said to have held historic, clandestine meetings in its darkened rooms, sending coded messages on pieces of silk. If you’re curious, you might ask about the secret tunnel to the House of Westminster. stermineshotel.co.uk

the Cotswold’s, Bath, and Oxford. Along the way, our driver entertained us with interesting historical facts and local lore, while we had plenty of time to explore the destinations on our own. Rabbie’s Tours leads explorations throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland. rabbies.com

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RABBIE’S COTSWOLDS THE GLASS PASSPORT AFTERNOON TEA AT THE RITZ HOTEL LONDON

The Ritz hotel has been serving afternoon tea since 1906, while resident pianist Ian Gomes, who used to perform for Frank Sinatra, has been serenading guests for 22 years. Servers wear white gloves and tails, so why not order the Champagne Afternoon Tea? Savory bite-sized cheddar cheese with chutney and Scottish smoked salmon with lemon butter sandwiches are followed by freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserves. Somehow we found room for the mini cakes and pastries almost too pretty to eat. As for the dress code: jacket and tie for men, save your tennis whites for Wimbledon. theritzlondon.com – Jordana Koffsky W E STO N MA G A ZINEG ROUP.COM

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he end of the ski season is the ideal time to begin planning next serves as your in-resort concierge for the entire stay. Your favorite season’s big ski trip to Europe. Skiing in Europe is different: the wines, liquors and foods await your arrival. Cocktails, champagne and language, the distance, rent or bring your equipment, arrange canapés are served by your chalet hostess in front of a roaring fire at for a guide, organize meals, hotel or condo. Here’s a solution: afternoon tea time. Slippers replace shoes adding to the cozy comfort. an all-inclusive “Chalet Experience” in spectacular Val d’Isere, At your chalet, each night your private chef will create a fabulous 5 France at the 5-star Le Chardon Mountain Lodges. From course dinner that reflects your personal tastes and eliminates the planning to execution they take care of all the details and your worry- hassle of restaurant hunting. I truly feel that a Michelin star is in the free ski holiday awaits.

Set in a ski-in ski-out private enclave high above the magical alpine playground of Val D’Isere, France, Le Chardon Mountain Chalets combines luxury accommodations, laid back comfort, discreet professional service, and all the amenities necessary for a perfect vacation for skiers and nonskiers alike. The Le Chardon team thinks of absolutely everything. Guests work with the team in advance so your vacation isn’t about decisions, it’s pure enjoyment.

Right from the airport your waiting transfer will whisk you directly up to the mountains or stop lakeside in the village of Annecy for a champagne picnic along the way.

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After an exhilarating day of skiing, savor the views of the Manchet Valley while soaking in the outdoor hot tub or have a massage in the private spa and sauna.

Le Chardon is made up of 5 separate chalets accommodating 10 to 20 guests, all with en-suite bedrooms and common areas designed in a warm yet sophisticated alpine style. Other amenities include a ski room with boot warmers, wireless internet service, Sonos music systems, home cinema and an invaluable private on-call chauffeur service throughout the resort area.The hassle free, luxury “Chalet Experience” is perfect for intimate family vacations or corporate getaways.

Le Chardon is booking for next season; for more info contact Claire Richards: claire@lechardonvaldisere.com or +44 (0) 131 209 7969. lechardonvaldisere.com

WHY VAL D’ISERE? THE SKIING, OF COURSE – AND IT IS NOTHING SHORT OF FABULOUS. Made famous by Olympian Jean-Claude Killy, the vast terrain and breathtaking scenery of the joint Val d’Isere-Tignes ski area includes 153 trails, 78 lifts and an astounding 24,000 skiable acres. It has one of the longest ski seasons in Europe–from the end of November until the beginning of May–with some of the most reliable snow conditions and extensive snowmaking. This season, storm after storm filled the slopes with knee deep powder. Spring skiing was superb due to the high altitude and the two glaciers that sit atop either end of the resort.

It’s a wise decision to hire a guide to help navigate the vast terrain. In all my years on the slopes I’ve never had a better one than Raphael Evin from Oxygene, a family run ski school now in its 25th year. Equal parts tour guide, instructor and ski buddy, Raphael shows you how to breathe in the beauty of his Val d’Isere as he leads you on a thrilling adventure, swooping from trail to trail and village to VAL D’ISERE village. Catching your breath from the skiing and the scenery, Raphael introduces you to Genepi–the local herbal liqueur served at the mid-mountain cafe, La Peau de Vache.

On-mountain lunches are unforgettable at Val d’Isere. Soak up the sun and gorgeous views at L’Etincelle Restaurant at the base of Solaise with its interesting design and open wood grilling. Another day try the cozy Le Signal for traditional Savoire cuisine at the top of the cable car at Le Fornet. Each winter Val d’Isere’s restaurants serve an estimated 300,000 fondues. The wildest spot however–which has to be seen to be believed– is La Folie Douce. Every afternoon it transforms from a mid-mountain lunch spot to a runway cabaret show and then a full blown, dancing-

on-the-tables apres ski spot. Fortunately, as the scene gets really crazy you can opt to take the gondola down instead of skiing down the famously steep La Face de Bellevarde, a daring descent after an afternoon of partying.

Val d’Isere is also a great family place to learn to ski. There are three renowned ski schools, a mid-mountain learning area, and three lifts on the edge of the village that are free for beginners.

For rental equipment, THE place to go is one of the two Snowberry shops on the main street run by Scots, Jock and Susan Dun. I’ve never been more impressed with a custom boot fitting and ski rental operation anywhere in the world.

It’s lovely to stroll through Val d’Isere village with its stone buildings and baroque 17th century church, do some shopping or stop at one of the delightful food shops and patisseries.

Free bus service connects the main town with the hamlets of Le Fornet and La Daille, where there’s alternate slope access and additional lodging and dining choices, no car necessary.

The luxurious 5-star hotel and restaurant, Les Barmes de l’Ours, is where young chef Antoine Gras will dazzle you with his creativity. Another gem is L’Atelier d’Edmond in Le Fornet, with 2-star Michelin chef, Benoit Vidal, presiding over the fine dining upstairs and his cozy bistro down below.

Undoubtedly Val d’Isere will be an alpine holiday to remember. valdisere.com; oxygeneski.com; hotellesbarme.com/en snowberry-valdisere.com – Rich Silver

MAKE THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF GENEVA, SWITZERLAND YOUR GATEWAY TO THE ALPS. Walk around the old town, visit museums, or shop for a Swiss watch. Set on the lakefront, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva artfully combines old world luxury and charm with contemporary design. On the main level enjoy fine wine and artisanal chocolate pairings at the Philippe Pascoet Chocolate Shop.Then head to the Fiskebar, to enjoy Geneva’s only Scandinavian-themed restaurant and a traditional Aquavit toast to cap your night. All rooms are beautifully appointed with the most heavenly beds for a restful night before heading home.This was Grace Kelly’s go to spot in Geneva, now make it yours. geneve.com; ritzcarlton.com/geneva

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or generations, skiers and boarders have been flocking to Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain, one of the highest-ranking ski resorts in the Northeast. Happily, the raw beauty of the Green Mountains has not changed over the years, and Stowe remains a quintessential Vermont town of covered bridges and church spires. Stowe Mountain Resort has, however, evolved into a destination replete with exceptional lifestyle opportunities and top-notch service. Say good-bye to lugging skis and boots across an icy parking lot. Say hello to waking up and gazing at the mountain, where you can visualize your daily ski report.

Spruce Peak at Stowe has most recently undergone an ambitious $500 million mountainside development project, which includes a Village Center with an ice-skating rink, a 400-seat Performing Arts Center, high-end ski clothing and gear shops, restaurants, a $90 million Adventure Center and Alpine Clubhouse linked together by heated sidewalks.

For action junkies, a busy day on the ski slopes can be followed by evenings on the ice rink, curling lessons, a further challenge scaling the indoor rock climbing wall, or a starlit snowshoeing adventure. At the Performing Arts Center, movies and live performances from jazz to the Russian Ballet are geared for every age group.

The heart of Stowe’s alpine village is the Lodge at Spruce Peak, a ski-in ski-out hotel with a 21,000 sq. ft. world class Spa and Wellness Center, outdoor heated lap pool and hot tubs. Hourglass Lounge specializes in regional microbrews on tap and bistro fare using local seasonal ingredients. Solstice Restaurant is a AAA Four Diamond awarded venue, with a three-star Michelin trained chef and two 144

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certified sommeliers at the helm. The chef ’s farm-to-table tasting dinner with wine pairings offers an exceptional culinary adventure.

In 2017, Stowe Mountain was acquired by Vail Resorts, the operator of some of North America’s leading resorts, including Park City, Whistler, Vail, and Beaver Creek. A new high speed gondola links Mt. Mansfield, famous for its expert runs, with the Front Four, a perfect beginner mountain, offering the full gamut of skiing terrain. Stowe Mountain is now included in Vail’s Epic Pass; ski out west, and use your Epic Pass for weekend getaways to Stowe.

If this premier lifestyle community sounds like the perfect second home, consider ownership at Spruce Peak at Stowe. The Front Four Private Residences are penthouse mountain-view residences with fractional share ownership. Imagine waking up to a full breakfast buffet and relishing the evening wine and cheese, both served in the Front Four lounge. Owners also delight in the underground, heated parking, 24-hour room service, and a private concierge who will arrange anything from a guided ski adventure to personalized prearrival groceries delivered to your door. For whole ownership, the Village Townhomes are 4-bedroom homes with soaring wood-beam ceilings and 20’ high window views of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak. Another option for devotees of Stowe Mountain is membership at The Club at Spruce Peak, a members-only club with a self-contained Alpine Clubhouse Restaurant and Lodge; privileges include a 36-hole golf course, social events throughout the year as well as gear storage, underground heated parking, and a ski valet. All this makes Spruce Peak New England’s premier mountain destination for year-round adventures. Whether one is skiing, hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking, or golfing, Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain is just a car ride away. sprucepeak.com stowe.com

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f the broad boulevards and delicate pastries of Paris beckon, there’s no need to board the next Air France flight and soar across the Atlantic Ocean.

In fact, a mere hour and a half away is a Parisianstyle paradise, complete with the finest French food and its own North American charm: the royally engaging city of Montreal. mtl.org/en Montreal offers up world-class events year-round. Music fans can find the greats of every genre, ranging from jazz impresarios to select symphonies, at any given time. Film fests vie with dragon boat races, beer and croissant festivals with Montreal Comic Con to provide an out-of-this-world experience. Start out in the Golden Square Mile, home to some of the city’s main attractions and streets, including the famed Rue St. Catherine. Museums are scattered amongst upscale eateries and high-end boutiques, housed in statuesque buildings that ooze Old World glamour.

Foodies will find plenty to delight their palates in Montreal.

Aside from the gourmet food carts and booths scattered along the main avenues during festival time, a new crop of remarkable restaurateurs and chefs are making Montreal a global culinary hotspot. Enjoy Old Montreal’s scenic river views at the same time as you savor some of the freshest seafood this side of the Atlantic. Looking for more Montreal mainstays? You can’t go wrong with poutine, consisting of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy; individual restaurants offer their own spins on the Québécois classic, from fast food takes to upscale interpretations.

Montreal is a mere hop and a skip away from New York, thanks to the efficient services of Air Canada. The airline’s helpful staff and comfortable in-flight ambiance will make your already-short flight seem like a mere blip on the radar. aircanada.com And there’s no better place to put your feet up after a long day of sightseeing than Le Westin Montreal, the premier downtown destination for luxury accommodations. Close to the charmingly cobblestoned environs of Old Montreal, the Westin offers up amenities galore, whether you’re in town on business or pleasure.

After a long day of pounding the pavement and noshing on Montreal-style bagels (a bit thinner than their New York counterparts), unwind by diving into the Westin’s glass-bottomed pool, or rev up before a conference in one of the hotel’s meeting spaces by pumping some iron in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Don’t miss out on the in-hotel Gazette Restaurant, a proponent of farm-totable cuisine with a Québécois twist. westinmontreal.com

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The Just for Laughs Festival features brilliant and innovative acts from international stand-up stars and up-and-coming comedians alike. Whatever tickles your funny bone, you can find it here. Every summer, the brightest minds and biggest names in comedy head to Montreal to test out material both classic and new. Luminaries like Jerry Seinfeld, Trevor Noah, and Kevin Hart, alongside master of the modern rom-com Judd Apatow, headlined the 2017 edition, while Anglophiles got to see British comics like Aisling Bea, Jimmy Carr, Tez Ilyas, and Gina Yashere light up the stage with laughs. This summer, Just for Laughs takes over Montreal July 11-29.

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or more than 100 years, the Berkshire Mountains in the west of Massachusetts and Connecticut have been a quiet yet exclusive rural sanctuary. Artists, titans of industry and high society have escaped to these forested valleys and fashionable towns, drawn by their signature mix of undisturbed nature, rich history and surprising sophistication. That reputation will only increase with the re-opening and reimagination of Blantyre, a former private estate now reopening as a Relais & Châteaux, Forbes Five-Star hotel, restaurant and spa.

The story begins in 1902 when a Gatsby-like millionaire, Robert Patterson, built a grand summer mansion on a sprawling estate outside Lenox, Massachusetts, modeling it after his mother’s ancestral estate, Blantyre, in Scotland.

The house and its manicured grounds hosted lavish Gilded Age parties, and was transformed into a hotel in the 1980s, housing some of New England’s most treasured antiques.

This Spring sees the beginning of a bright, new chapter. Now owned by Linda S. Law, a long-time Silicon Valley real estate developer and investor, the property has been restored with a multi-million dollar renovation.

The hotel operations are managed by Ocean House Management (OHM) Collection, the company that not only saved three historic properties in Rhode Island — the Ocean House, Watch Hill Inn (both in Watch Hill), and the Weekapaug Inn (Westerly) — but transformed them Cinderella-like into three of America’s finest properties. Anyone who has eaten at, or stayed in one knows what to expect: classic décor, flawless service and truly memorable cuisine.

From the outside, Blantyre still looks as if it had been uprooted from a Scottish glen, with ivy-clad brick, mullioned windows, slate-roofed turrets, gargoyles and manicured lawns that roll out through walled terraces and gardens. But on the inside, its timeless charm and historic architecture mix seamlessly with modern luxuries, fine craftsmanship and chic, classic décor incorporating historic fabric designs, rich velvets and pops of color. Altogether there are eight suites in the Main House, eleven Carriage 146

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House Suites, and four spacious Cottages.

Close to the main house, an intimate spa now provides highly personalized and pampering experiences.

The Blantyre Bistro serves classic dishes made from the freshest locally sourced ingredients in a lively French bistro setting.

The Conservatory at Blantyre is the hotel’s fine dining restaurant with an outdoor dining terrace overlooking flowing lawns.

Both restaurants draw from one of the most expansive wine cellars in New England, with more than 10,000 bottles and a private tasting room. Furthering Blantyre’s reputation as a foodie’s destination, the resort has an on-going program of foodfocused events throughout the year.

When not enjoying the pleasures of the hotel itself, guests can enjoy the tranquil natural setting, strolling through the

property’s lush lawns and woodlands, playing tennis or croquet, hiking or lounging by the outdoor swimming pool. Golfers can play the historic, nearby 18-hole course.

In July and August, music lovers can take full advantage of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

The Berkshire Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum, the Massachusetts Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and the Museum of the Gilded Age are just some of the nearby cultural attractions. Each subsequent season brings a different set of activities, including Fall foliage getaways, snowshoeing, ice-skating, crosscountry skiing and horse drawn carriage rides.

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urn your nautical compass due north from St. Maartin Princess Juliana International Airport and catch the Calypso Charters ferry to make landfall on the magnificent island of Anguilla, where temperate turquoise waters, white sugar sand beaches, and 362 annual days of sunshine reign. This sublime British West Indies Island will have you tossing aside your inhibitions as you relish its uncrowded beaches, exquisite hotels, and generous doses of island hospitality.

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ANGUILLA IA RSO MLA NAT I CNG EDT A W A Y fantasy. With butter flown in from France, beef arriving from the US, and vegetables harvested every morning from the resort’s own sustainably resourced hydroponic farm, culinary art is front and center. In fact, guests can experience a different cuisine every day of the week without ever leaving the property. It is no surprise that The Reef is a member of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Owners David and Vida, brother and sister duo, acquired a love of For an unforgettable escape to paradise, book a beachfront villa at the hospitality from their parents, owners of the island’s first guesthouse.

Four Seasons Resort & Residences, where a private butler will stock Situated on the island’s quiet Crocus Bay, the restaurant boasts its your gourmet kitchen and plan adventures like a surfside horseback own dock and is perfect for day-trippers. For lunch, enjoy grilled ride or sunset sail. Relax like a pasha in these private residences Caribbean victuals and a frozen margarita on the beach. Come accoutered with infinity pool, nighttime, it’s a festive top-notch FOUR SEASONS ANGUILLA canvas-draped deck and stunning venue with an impressive wine list.

SUNSET LOUNGE AND ADULT ONLY POOL views. Book the week so your butler davidaanguilla.com can arrange a chef-prepared feast at SANDY BEACH your poolside barbeque. Want to get RESTAURANT the pulse up? The Sea Center offers Sandy Island is an offshore sandbar complimentary Hobie-cats, kayaks big enough for one rustic drumand paddle-board loaners. As selfpan barbeque grill restaurant. indulgence sets in, head over to the The beer flows and so do the live Spa for treatments that will lead to tropical tunes. After you’ve finished tranquility. Then, head to the Sunset licking the Anguillan lobster off Lounge for a signature sushi roll and your fingers and washing it down with a rum punch, grab a chaise a Lotus Frozé. Paradise doesn’t get any better than this. and kick back; it’s like being shipwrecked and hoping no one will fourseasons.com come to rescue you.

THE REEF BY CUISINART GOLD RESORT & SPA mysandyisland.com The world-renown CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa has a contemporary oceanfront sister hotel on Anguilla’s Merrywing Bay, recognized as BELMOND CAP JULUCA, PIMM’S RESTAURANT one of the Caribbean’s best resorts. This dazzling, eco-friendly and A trip to Anguilla would not be complete without dining at agro-sustainable luxury destination has 80 spacious golf and ocean Belmond Cap Juluca’s signature jewel, Pimm’s. This intimate, view suites with state-of-the-art technology and private Jacuzzi-clad magical setting has created an absolutely winning recipe, pairing sundeck balconies. Guests delight in the bountiful complimentary one of the island’s top chefs with an award-winning wine list. The breakfast at the poolside Breezes restaurant. A magnificent marble Ahi tuna tartar comes stacked high on a bed of creamy avocado lobby welcomes you with a sweeping vista open to the bay and the mousse topped with crispy shallots and wild rice. The lobster mountains of St. Maarten. Zen is in the air with morning yoga on and crayfish duo is so unforgettable; you’ll be licking your lips at the beach or the in-pool spinning class. If its spikes and clubs that just the thought. Don’t forget to save room for crème brûlée, an get the juices flowing, the CuisinArt’s twin resort boasts Anguilla’s absolute dream served with fresh berries. Currently undergoing only golf course, an 18-hole Greg Norman championship course. refurbishing and will reopen in November of 2018. belmond.com – by Paula Koffsky But this is a CuisinArt resort, and that means it’s a gastronomic 148

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f you haven’t yet visited Nevis, you’re missing something.

Authentic, laid back luxury is what this tiny Caribbean island is all about, and it’s quickly becoming a hot spot among North American travelers, for good reason. In fact, the island was touted as one of the “18 Places to Visit in 2018” by CNN. Nevis is very much the way the Caribbean used to be, with no large cruise ships or bleached white resorts dotting the pristine coastline. Here, visitors take advantage of sumptuous cuisine, boutique resorts, and the warm and welcoming Nevisian people.

Part of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, the island is located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. Conical in shape with a volcanic peak at its center known as Nevis Peak, the island is ideal for both beach and tropical rainforest activities. Nevis is rich with culture and history and is the birthplace of US Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. Fans of the hit Broadway show have made their way to the island’s Hamilton Museum, visited his childhood home and the remnants of his family’s sugar estate.

The island has much to offer in terms of festivals and events, with everything from a Cross Channel Swim to St. Kitts, a Marathon and Triathlon, and the popular Nevis Mango & Food Festival that will take place July 5 – 8, 2018. The Mango Festival is hosted by Food Network celebrity chefs Judy Joo, Seamus Mullen, as well as Michael Harrison from Barbados, and guests are treated to cooking classes, demonstrations, and other events highlighting the 44 varieties of mango found on Nevis, as well as the talents of local chefs.

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400 rooms and suites plus stunning villas that are ideal for family vacations and offer every imaginable amenity. The island also features plantation resorts such as Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Montpelier Plantation & Beach – a Relais & Chateaux property – and Hermitage Plantation Inn, each with its own distinct charm.

Air transportation is easily available with connections from Puerto Rico and St. Maarten, as well as direct flights from New York, North Carolina, Miami and Atlanta into St. Kitts. For more information about Nevis, travel packages and accommodations, contact the Nevis Tourism Authority: 407/287-5204. nevisisland.com and on Facebook: Nevis Naturally.

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aribbean resort locations abound but every now and then you need to step out of the ordinary into the extraordinary. Four Seasons Nevis will satisfy even the most discerning vacationer. An 18-minute ferry ride from the island of St. Kitts, Nevis offers a saltspray realization that this is a special paradise with its lush gardens, slender palm trees, and quiet beaches all nestled within the shadow of Mount Nevis. Located in the Caribbean West Indies, the two islands make up the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. As for Nevis, it is what you won’t find on this off-the-beaten-track island, such as traffic lights, cruise ships, or any building taller than a coconut palm, that distinguishes it.

At Nevis’ premiere resort, guests plan their own perfect stay. Accommodations range from spacious ocean-front guest rooms with personal verandas, to state-of-theart, multi-bedroom private villa residences with expansive gardens and infinity pools.

The resort’s fifty villas are spread about the 350-acre property with views ranging from the sparkling Caribbean Sea to the majestic

Mount Peak. Villa guests enjoy a dedicated Ambassador to tend to any requests, from pantry provisions stocked before arrival, to scheduling your private chef. It’s with a certain amount of youthful glee that villa vacationers can zip around the 350-acre property, in their own family-sized golf cart, taking in the glorious 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course, 10-court tennis center, and 12,000 square foot open-air Spa. The Four Seasons Nevis has an uncrowded ambiance with three beachfront infinity pools and an expansive beach for sunning and watersports, where vacationers can be on the move all day or remain supine and sublime. Reserve a private beach cottage at Pinney’s Beach, large enough for 6 people, with a TV, mini-fridge and shady hammock, where the only thing to run after is the Rum Cart for a signature Rasta-Guava Rum Punch.

As far as the little ones, Four Seasons’ complimentary Kids For All Seasons clubhouse entertains guests as young as three years old, playing mini-golf and tracking sea turtles.

When hunger strikes, guests have the choice of five enticing restaurants, from Kastawey Beach Bar, a toes-in-the-sand beachside hangout serving grilled local seafood and Lemonade Sangria, to the romantic al fresco waterfront Caribbean Rim restaurant Mango, with a rum tasting bar and sunset views. For dive devotees, the resort’s certified Chef Tristan takes guests on a Dine and Dive, sea-to-table experience, where you lasso your own catch and minutes later, your lobster or Mahi Mahi is sizzling on the BBQ, while you regale your friends and family with tales of hauling in the “big one.” On the Summit and Spa experience, adventurers scale the challenging 3,232foot Nevis Peak with expert hiking guides; after your summit, head down to the Spa for a delicious Caribbean island lunch and signature Nevisian Massage. For a dynamic evening activity, Four Seasons’ own awardwinning mixologist, Kendie, will get you macerating the fresh ginger and lime while she shares her recipe for her epic Passionfruit Ginger Mojito. fourseasons.com/nevis –P.K. W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM

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’ve never been one to subscribe to “Bucket Lists” or places that must be seen before succumbing to old age and senility. However, having recently returned from a week in Peru visiting Cusco, The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman may have been onto something.

Arriving at the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, the unique experience begins with coca tea to help guests acclimate to the 12,000 foot Andean elevation. This five star resort in the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere will provide every amenity and service to make this a trip you will never forget. A tour of the Sacred Valley will be custom tailored to your needs and preferences: touring the salt mines, riding horses through the Andean hillside, a picnic on the shores of a tranquil lake with mountain backdrop, participating in a Shaman ceremony (renewing wedding vows) or just experiencing this historic region inhabited by warm and friendly indigenous locals.

Your journey to Machu Picchu will begin before sunrise with a 3-hour luxurious train ride through the Andean Mountains. Your hosts at the JW Marriott Cusco will make sure you’re well nourished on board with plenty of food, snacks and beverages.

The most famous archaeological site in South America, this mystical city is a must see destination. The incredible architecture of the massive Inca stone structures, the surreal backdrop of steep sugarloaf hills and the Urubamba River below have earned its place on the “New 7 Wonders of the World” list.

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Qespi, offering fine dining at its best, each dish inspired by traditions and native ingredients enjoyed and cherished by the people of the Andes for centuries – think quinoa, kañiwa (a cousin of quinoa), local herbs and antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables. And that also applies to the cocktail menu. If served in NYC, this culture-to-table approach would require reservations months in advance.

While enjoying the food, festivals and lively culture of Cusco, you will have an opportunity to shop (with Chef Heivel) at the indoor food market and sample a plethora of fresh produce, cheese and local foods you have never seen or tasted.

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experiences; the opportunity to learn about different cultures and people; to hike, climb and ride majestic valleys and mountains; to witness wonders that make our planet so magical; to taste foods that you’ve never tasted and want to make them a part of your life forever; to move out of your comfort zone at times while always returning at the end of the day to five-star luxury and service. All of this and much more await you in Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley in Peru.

Your base at the JW Marriott Cusco will ensure that your mornings, days and nights are planned to your personal desires. This will be a journey of a lifetime and one that will become a part of you forever. marriott.com –Barry Himmel

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luxury landmark set in the heart of a historic precinct, The Intercontinental Singapore is an ideal place to stay for leisure and business travelers alike. The hotel encompasses 400 spacious, tasteful guestrooms and suites, multiple dining venues, versatile meeting spaces and ballrooms, an outdoor, rooftop pool, and full fitness center. Paranakan cultural and design touches provide a warm embellishment: colorful tiles, rich fabrics, carved furniture, handworked artifacts.

Singapore is a melting pot and a culinary mecca, and the hotel offers a range of excellent dining options right on site: Ash & Elm European cuisine, Man Fu Yuan Cantonese, Chikuteo Japanese, as well as the popular lobby lounge for afternoon tea and cocktails accompanied by piano music, and the colonial style Victoria bar.

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Loaded with travel and news apps for Singapore.

Service throughout the hotel is exemplary – attentive yet discreet. Guests who wish for an elevated range of exclusive services and more boutique hotel feel should book the Club Intercontinental, offering personalized checkin/check-out, daily complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails and canapés, artist’s visits, and meeting space in an elegant private club lounge.

The hotel gives direct access into Bugis Junction Mall next door, and is in easy walking distance to multiple malls, Marina Bay, the Central Business District, Arab Street, India town, the National Gallery and the National Library. A complimentary guided Heritage Trail walking tour of the Bugis precinct is offered every Saturday afternoon. ihg.com W E STO N MA G A Z INEG ROUP.COM

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ali is one of those bucket list destinations that defies description. It’s more magical than you can imagine, more romantic than you’ve heard, more vivid, more fragrant, more hospitable. Balinese architecture is captivating, while the cuisine–loaded with fresh local fruits, vegetables and seasonings–is fantastic.

And the people, ah. With tourism as its main industry (and a standard of living because of it well above that in the rest of Indonesia,) as well as the Hindu tradition of hospitality, Bali offers an experience for visitors bar none.

Stay at these enchanting resorts—one on the beach and one in the mountains—and you will have a taste of the best of the island, with easy access to magnificent sights and attractions.

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and pleasing, generating an overwhelming feeling of well-being.

The Imperial three-bedroom, threebathroom villa offers the ultimate in luxurious, Balinese, residential-style accommodations for families or groups. With over 14,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space, the split-level villa sleeps up to nine guests. It boasts a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas, multiple sundecks, swimming pool, and private gym, and offers 180-degree panoramic views across Jimbaran Bay. The villa comes with a private chef, private yoga master, private fitness instructor, and butler service.

When you’re ready to step away from your private oasis, Sundara beach club and restaurant offers outstanding modern Asian cuisine, happy hour cocktails, a 50+ meter infinity pool, live music, and beachside daybeds. The Cooking Academy is a Balinese restaurant and cooking school; the Healing Village Spa offers a myriad wellness

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have been to way too many of my friends’ funerals because of addiction,” is something no twenty-threeyear-old should have to say. A group of New York teenagers are working to enact changes so that, hopefully, they won’t have to say the same thing in a few years.

Every month, over thirty kids from private high schools across Manhattan gather in a living room on the Upper East Side to face the addiction crisis head on. At the meetings they share good food, a tangible understanding of the dark realities of addiction, and a common mission: to spread awareness, combat stigma, and create a healthy dialogue around addiction in their communities.

Some of them are beginning to deal with their own struggles with drugs and alcohol. Others have family members or friends who are struggling.

And a few—like the one who has been to too many funerals—are a little older, having already been down that dark path and emerged sober and willing to share their experiences with the kids at the high schools they attended not long ago. But all of them are there because of Robin, and it’s in her living room that they meet.

Robin is a mom to three teenagers in Manhattan private schools, passionate about working with kids to spread awareness of the addiction crisis and a positive message of recovery. She is on the Board of Directors at Facing Addiction with NCADD—a national non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the stigma and finding solutions to the addiction crisis—and the founder of their Young Leadership Program, which meets in her living room once a month.

A big part of her passion stems from the fact that she is a person in long-term recovery, herself.

“I was a cocaine addict and I am celebrating twenty-five years clean this month,” she said on a Sunday morning in late February. “I really struggled at

that time, for a lot of reasons, one of which was the stigma attached to addiction, but also because I didn’t know anybody like me who was going through what I was going through. So that is a big part of where my passion comes from—trying to come out and help other families and kids who may be on this path and don’t know where to turn.”

She was compelled to create the Young Leadership Program three and a half years ago when there was a string of five fatal and tragic overdoses in the Manhattan private school community of which she is a part.

“These were all incredible kids—bright, popular, athletic—and they accidentally overdosed,” she explained. “After these tragedies occurred I realized that it was happening in our backyards and few people were talking about it. The schools weren’t talking about it; they didn’t want to be associated with the stigma attached to addiction. While some families were talking about it, most believed this could never happen to them. With the rise of opioids and ADD meds, kids are becoming exposed to addictive and potentially fatal substances like never before, and all too often they are found in family medicine cabinets. I realized there was a real need for the message of Facing Addiction to get out to young people and their families.”

It wasn’t that the schools didn’t have any addiction awareness programs—they attempted to bring in adult speakers who could share statistics surrounding addiction—but Robin knew they weren’t relatable for the high school kids they were supposed to impact.

This sentiment was strongly echoed by members of the Young

with access to teenagers and the recovery world—and a strong desire to help address this crisis.”

Mike*, the twenty-three-year-old who has been to too many of his friends’ funerals, is one of the young speakers Robin brought in. His story is not dissimilar from Robin’s despite occurring decades later and revolving around different drugs. They both came from loving families and led privileged childhoods, but they were also both born with what they refer to as the “disease of addiction,” and like Robin, Mike’s struggles were compounded by the fact that he didn’t know there was anyone else out there his age he could talk to about undertaking the recovery process he so desperately needed.

It took an overdose to finally serve as the turning point for Mike to get help, but now three years sober, he makes it a mission of his recovery to speak at programs like Facing Addiction and participate in the network of young, sober people in New York who can serve as a life-saving resource.

“Speaking at Facing Addiction has been good for my own recovery,” he said. “They say the basis for recovery is you need to give it away in order to keep it, so on one hand it’s reinforcing my own recovery, but also as a sober person I basically dedicated a large part of my life to helping others… and what this program does is put the help out there to people who might not even know it exists yet.”

The help Mike refers to is the engaged community of kids, sober young adults, and families Robin has created on the Upper East Side.

The Young Leadership Program has helped so many kids who are

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“The counseling and advocacy they have in school is completely useless, nobody wants to hear a fifty-year-old lady just tell you not to do drugs,” one of them said.

Another added, “We had an assembly earlier this year where we had two people come in and they basically just read statistics right off of a PowerPoint saying that if you drink too much you can get alcohol poisoning. Everybody knows that, but nobody gets a real or relatable story about how addiction starts.”

That is why Robin established the unique, new approach of having kids reach out to kids to create a kid-led community and spread awareness in a much more relevant way.

“I bring in young speakers I meet in my world of recovery,” Robin explained. “These are kids in their twenties who come in and speak and share their experiences. The high school kids in the program who are just exploring their path as it relates to drugs and alcohol can hear these young, dynamic, speakers talk about what happened to them and how they have fortunately turned their lives around. All of a sudden it becomes a voice they can relate to and identify with. This is a model we hope to bring to other cities across the country. All you need is a parent or an adult

embarking on their own journey with drugs and alcohol by giving them a safe place to talk about their experiences and ask questions.

There are certainly still many obstacles to overcome in solving the addiction crisis in this country, and Robin knows there is still a lot of work ahead, but the proof of the power of her living room comes from the members themselves: “Coming into the program a couple years ago I just never spoke about my experiences with anyone and I kept it all to myself… I felt alone, and I thought I was so different from everyone else. But this group makes you realize you’re not alone. A couple years ago I didn’t really have a voice, but now I’m open about addiction and willing to talk about it and spread awareness.”

The Young Leadership Program’s next awareness raising/ fundraising event is a ping-pong tournament in Manhattan on June 9th. To learn more, get involved, or donate to Facing Addiction with NCADD, please visit facingaddiction.org *Name has been changed to maintain confidentiality -Noam Waksman is a resident of Harlem and works in digital marketing. He is passionate about literature and comedy, and he could talk to you for hours about craft beer.

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headless man with cotton candy for brains, a man with hooves suspended between two trees, film director Jim Jarmusch rocking out on an electric guitar. Such sights might raise a few eyebrows, but not at The Watermill Center in Long Island, an interdisciplinary laboratory for the arts and humanities. Founded by avant-garde theater director Robert Wilson in 1991, The Center officially opened to the public as a yearround facility in 2006.

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of art from across the globe including such places as Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the indigenous people of the Arctic.

The Center’s main focus is its year-round Artist Residency Program, established in 2006, which provides artists with the time and space to pursue creative development.

Each year the Center hosts over twenty residencies from all disciplines, including literature, performance, dance and the visual arts. Previous residencies have featured artists from the Shinnecock Indian Nation, British sound artist Oliver Beer, Canadian artist Geoffrey Farmer, and acclaimed American artist, Carrie Mae Weems.

Other programs include a public Summer Lecture Series, a collaborative International Summer Program for young and emerging

artists, as well as numerous community outreach programs.

“Throughout the year, the Center hosts workshops for local children and schools,” says Robert Wilson. “The Artists In Residence come from around the world, and have a variety of backgrounds and artistic practices, so our Education Programs are centered around engaging and teaching children through global art experiences.

“Nearly everything we offer to the public is free, whether it be a tour, workshop or presentation. We want everyone to be able to attend,” explains Elka Rifkin, Director of The Watermill Center who runs its day-today operations. “We have just developed a new relationship with The Retreat, a housing location for families in violent and abusive

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situations. We also do a number of after school programs; we work a lot with the LGBTQ teen community and with facilities that house the elderly. We want to provide something enriching for everyone in the community.”

This self-described “Think-tank and contemplative arcade,” is the brainchild of experimental theater director and artistic collaborator Robert Wilson. “I do not want the Center to be about me,” says Wilson, “teaching the Bob Wilson way to make art.

I wanted to give young artists a place to live, work and experiment.”

many of his early works.

“I brought together people from various cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

There were people from the street, factory workers, children, people with very little formal or no education, and people with degrees.

This group was known as the Byrd Hoffman School for Byrds,” explains Robert Wilson.

“By the mid-‘70s I was in debt and could no longer afford to keep the loft. I began to work and build a career in Europe but missed the United States and New York City, especially the loft space on Spring Street.”

In the mid-‘80s Wilson returned to New

York City and began his search for work space, but the landscape of New York City was in flux so Wilson began looking on the outskirts of the city.

“My assistant at the time brought me to this abandoned Western Union building in the Hamptons. When I saw the building and the surrounding acres, I immediately knew this is what I had in the back of my mind.

I liked it because it reminded me of my old loft on Spring Street, which was a factorylike space,” recalls Wilson. “I used all of my savings and Pierre Berge, a close friend, provided a major gift, which allowed me to purchase the building in 1991.”

That year an exhaustive and total renovation of the original structure began.

Today, the Watermill building consists

EARLY BEGINNINGS

In 1965, Wilson moved into a loft space at 147 Spring Street in Manhattan’s SoHo. It was a far cry from the popular destination it is today, where you’ll find tourists seeking designer fashion boutiques and haute cuisine and design buffs admiring exquisite 19th-century cast iron architecture.

In the ‘60s, SoHo was mainly an industrial wasteland full of abandoned sweatshops and manufacturing lofts and nearly deserted after dark. Artists were attracted to the large, unobstructed spaces and low rents. It would be in this area where Robert Wilson created

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of a 20,000 square foot main facility that maintains the original building’s footprint, a separate wood-shop and an outdoor studio.

The Center has received numerous recognitions for its minimalistic design that is influenced by the traditional architecture of Indonesia and the Bauhaus school.

Wilson was a student of Sibyl MoholyNagy, an architectural scholar and widow of Bauhaus artist Laszlo Moholy-Nagy.

“Because I was still working in Europe, we mainly worked on the building during the Summer Program. We lived in the building even though it was illegal at the time,” says Wilson. “The first drawings were by Francois de Menil but many architects came through and put their stamp on the building. The building was constructed on a north-south and east-west axis. The center of the structure I call the Knee; like with a leg, it joins two similar structures. It is a breath in the center of the building, a place to stop and think. The wings are built as living and working spaces; the north wing is used more for living and eating, and the south wing is for galleries and workshops.”

The Watermill Center’s funding comes from the generous support of sponsors from across the globe, which is critical for a non-profit. More than half of its funding stems from it’s Annual Summer Benefit and Auction, which consistently draws notable guests. The benefit has featured performances

by Rufus Wainwright, Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson as well as installations by artists such as Daniel Arsham, Dimitris Papaioannou, and Pussy Riot.

“We always want to get better and if we can

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raise more funding we can offer the artists more and more when they come,” explains Rifkin. If you’re interested in donating to The Watermill Center, sponsoring an artist, program or exhibit, go to: watermillcenter.org/support The Watermill Center, 39 Watermill Town Road, Water Mill, NY. 631/726-4628; watermillcenter.org

--Christy Smith-Sloman’s writing has appeared in Marie Claire, The Hollywood Reporter, Essence, Yahoo! and CBSSports.com among other publications.

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The show will take place at the Hilton Sorrento Palace, where magical views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius will surround a high-level exhibition of Antiques and Art. The project aims to implement a new concept of antiques fair by creating an exclusive experience, which connects collectors to collectible pieces and dealers, in unique ways. The founders of NARCISO think that Antiques shows have to be reinterpreted as opportunities for exchanging professional practice and sharing passions with international colleagues and collectors.

Looking for excellence and unforgettable experience, NARCISO will launch its first edition in summer 2018, from July 21 to July 29, presenting about 50 galleries dedicated to Antiques and high-end art pieces. NARCISO will offer a new formula for an international show, avoiding dreaded limits of standard projects and creating new synergies with the art world, the cultural sector and the territory itself. This initiative will be perceived as the most relevant art show that has been recently organized in the Southern Italy area, which has a deep cultural and historical richness and a strong interest in these kinds of activities by the local public. In the past, the Bay of Naples has been a source of inspiration for artists and intellectuals, and this summer NARCISO will continue its contribution to the art scene, presenting a challenging project of hosting an incredible exhibition and obtaining the full satisfaction of the public, collectors, antiques dealers and all the professional figures around the local cultural initiatives.

Surrounded by the beauty of the most famous natural landscape in Italy during the summer season, this unique event will allow international exhibitors to present their best pieces to Italian and international collectors as well as passionate experts.

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Anything Goes! when it comes to familyfriendly theatre at Sharon Playhouse. The Cole Porter musical kicks off the season with tap-tastic numbers such as “You’re the Top” and “I Get a Kick Out of You” (6/15-7/1). Kids take over the stage with a youth production of Joe

into a new apartment in New York, only to realize they might be too different from one another (7/27-8/12). The season ends with a bit of country twang: Ted Swindley’s Always…

Patsy Cline is the true story of Cline and her friendship with Louise Seger. Audiences are sure to go “Crazy” for the 30-plus Cline hits in the touching piece (8/17-9/2).

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Cleage’s Flyin’ West, a small Kansas town is offering refuge for many former slaves. A play centered on strong, sharp women, the story is uplifting in its profundity (5/29-6/16). David Ives shows off his new version of George Feydeau’s farce, A Flea in the Ear, a game of cat and mouse filled with mistaken identities and entertaining confusion (7/10-7/28). The

Disney’s Newsies, which was nominated for a number of Tony Awards when it first opened on Broadway in 2012 (and earned Christopher Gatelli a trophy for choreography). The musical from Alan Menken and Jack Feldman is set in New York City at the turn of the century, and Jack Kelly, a newsboy and leader of a ragged group of dreamers, helps to tell an unforgettable story filled with hope and high-energy (7/19-9/2).

laughs keep coming with Theresa Rebeck’s The Understudy, in which the title character must take over in a highly-anticipated role… yet is lacking the experience that would allow him to actually succeed (8/14-9/1).

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1973 Academy Award-winning film. TonyAward winning Warren Carlyle is bringing the choreography to life (3/29-4/29). Finally making its way to the east coast following a title change and delays, Half Time breaks big this summer. This musical is sure to be another hit for Paper Mill, as it boasts an award-winning team including direction and choreography from Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots). This truelife story tells of ten seniors with remarkable dreams who audition to dance at halftime for a major basketball team… only to find that they’ll be expected to take on hip-hop (5/31-7/1).

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Based on the adored film starring Whoopi Goldberg as a disguised nun, Sister Act takes all of the best features of the cult comedic hit and enlivens them with the help of Alan Menken’s (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast) music. It’s the perfect summer musical to get you off the beach (or out of church) and into the theatre (4/5-7/1).

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By Suzanne Clary

Garden Geneaology

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he suburbs of Fairfield County are both sought after and sometimes derided – for their green open spaces. Thousands of apartment dwellers move out of Manhattan each year tempted by the idea of fairer pastures and a chance to give their kids the same dirt-stained, Bactined knees of their own childhoods. I am one of those people.

I made the move from West End Avenue to Rye transported by memories of sprigs of white lilacs and red Hershey azaleas that my Italian grandmother cut from our garden and wove into wreaths for my hair for May Day. I thought of muggy 4th of July nights running barefoot while chasing fireflies, the soft, wet Kentucky bluegrass breaking and catching and sticking between my toes, the bent blades found dried and brittle in the bed sheets the next morning. Thus inspired by my inner six year old, I persuaded my husband to leave his bachelor’s apartment for a tiny, “stockbroker” Tudor Revival with hewn beams and a yard full of deer. The house was covered in invasive bittersweet vines if not running-amok beanstalks. The roof was Necco wafer multicolored slate and years of neglect had nibbled away at it until it leaked even during a sun-shower. Best of all, it sat on an unbelievable three-quarter acre lot with room for a vegetable bed. A cracked marble bench hidden in a patch of forsythia hinted at a previous garden that had been let go. I would rescue it. The land was rocky and narrow but I was convinced I could transform it.

That said, the moment we moved we became a stereotype – suburbanites. Many of us get skewered rightly or wrongly, particularly for what’s seen as a lawn mentality. There is no dearth of TV sitcoms that have lambasted the foibles of “our 176

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kind.” People get overzealous with the Round Up bottle. Front, side and back strips are overly manicured like putting greens.

Some expanses are cropped to the roots to create miniature soccer fields for not yet tattooed little Beckham aspirants. All these verdant spaces, row upon row, separated

by arborvitae hedges have something in common. Someone has to take care of them.

Maybe it’s you or your spouse or the gangly high-schooler next door. More often it’s a handyman you inherited along with the deed to your house. But in the heyday of grand estates in Rye, Greenwich and Long ABOVE AND OPPOSITE: MARGARET RYAN

Island of the 1920s through the 1940s, acres upon acres of formal gardens, meadows and specimen trees awaited the attention of a full green-fingered staff as indicated by census sheets of the time and fragile linen landscape plans filed away in numerous metal depositories.

Who were these men (few women were listed in this profession at the time though they undoubtedly helped) and their families who tilled the earth and trained the hollyhocks before the advent of Smith and Hawkins catalogs? We know some names, and a few pictures survive to show the fruits and flowers of their labor. Though increasingly many of the estates they supervised have been subdivided or completely replaced with corporate parks, sometimes we get a glimpse of the past, as in this classic black and white “Sabrina” style photo of Margaret Ryan, who lived at the Jay Estate with her father John and sister Mary in the ‘30s and ‘40s. Numerous caretakers and their families, like the Ryans, left a green genealogy, not in the history books or on maps but in the landscape. As the ground thaws and heaves this spring, we are still enjoying the belts of heirloom Poet’s daffodils they planted or the old fashioned rosebushes they trained to cover wrought iron gates and spruce arbors. The next time you see an old wooden pergola or stone wall ariot with trumpet honeysuckle or purple clematis, say a quiet thanks to these forgotten gardeners whose perennial plantings are the DNA of springtime!

--Suzanne Clary is the President of the Jay Heritage Center at the historic Jay Estate. Daffodils planted by the Ryan Family will be featured in the upcoming Daffodil Show hosted by the Little Garden Club of Rye on April 19th. Admission is free.

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Light and Bright recipes from “Marukan: The World’s Finest Rice Vinegar” MARUKAN SALMON WITH PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS

MARUKAN SPRING ROLLS WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

4 Salmon Fillets 1 Bunch Asparagus 6 Cherry Tomatoes, halved 2 Tbsp Olive Oil For Garnish: Thyme To Taste: Salt & Pepper

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1 Cup Marukan® Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar 1 Cup Water ½ Cup Sugar 1 Tbsp Dry mustard powder ½ Cup Yellow and Brown Mustard Seeds Instructions: • For Pickled Mustard Seeds: Prepare in advance • In a saucepan, bring the Marukan Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar, water, sugar and dry mustard powder to a boil. Then add the mustard seeds and simmer for 5 minutes, until the seeds bloom (or roughly double in size). Remove from heat and let cool. Store the seeds in the liquid in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

For Salmon: • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the salmon fillets on the foil along with the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and add the pickled mustard seeds on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes. When ready, add the sliced cherry tomatoes for some extra flavor.

Finally, garnish with thyme and season with salt and pepper, enjoy!

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8 -10 Large Rice Paper Wrappers 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper 1 Medium Yellow Bell Pepper 3 Large Carrots 1 Small Purple Cabbage 1 Avocado 1 Cup Frisee Lettuce Instructions: • First prepare all the vegetables: Thinly slice bell peppers, carrots, avocado and cabbage. Set the vegetables aside with the frisee lettuce and begin preparing dipping sauce.

For the sauce: • Whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, honey and red pepper flakes in small bowl and set aside.

For Spring Rolls: • First fill a shallow dish with warm water. Next submerge one of the spring roll wrappers in the water until softened but still slightly stiff (15-25 seconds). Then lay the wrapper down and place a few pieces of each vegetable in the lower middle of the wrapper. Next fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and starting from the bottom begin rolling it up. Repeat for the remaining rolls. Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

MARUKAN KALE PESTO PASTA 3/4 Box Penne Pasta 3 Cups Kale Leaves 1.5 Cups Basil Leaves 3 Garlic cloves, minced ½ Cup Pine Nuts 2 ½ Tbsp Marukan® Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar ¾ Cup Olive Oil 4 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half To Taste: Salt To Taste: Parmesan Instructions for sauce: • Add kale, basil, garlic, pine nuts and rice vinegar to a food processor. Pulse a few times to roughly chop all of the ingredients.

Leaving the food processor on, drizzle the olive oil slowly through the top, until it’s completely incorporated. Add salt to taste.

Set aside and refrigerate until use (Note: Pesto can be made up to 4 days in advance) For pasta: • Boil pasta according to instructions on box.

Add desired amount of sauce and garnish with cherry tomatoes. Enjoy with or without parmesan cheese!

MARUKAN CHICKEN ARUGULA SALAD 2 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Garlic Clove, minced 1 Tbsp Marukan® Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar To Taste: Salt and Pepper ARUGULA SALAD

2 Cups Arugula 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved ½ Red Onion Red Onion, sliced ¼ Cup Pomegranate Seeds 1 Cup Cucumber, sliced 1 Cup Green Bell Pepper, sliced thin For Garnish: Basil ½ Cup Marukan® Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar ¾ Cup Olive Oil ½ tsp Mustard Powder 1 tsp Sugar Instructions for chicken: • Slice chicken breasts in half to make them thinner. Then in a medium bowl or resealable bag combine the chicken, olive oil, garlic, rice vinegar, salt pepper and store in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Heat a large

pan to medium heat and sauté until tender and cooked through (about 6 minutes per side). Then remove from pan, let cool and slice into bite sized pieces.

For dressing: • In a small bowl or mason jar combine the Marukan Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar, olive oil, mustard powder, and salt and pepper. Then whisk it all together.

For salad: • Combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pomegranate seeds, cucumber and green bell pepper into a large bowl. Top with chicken, drizzle with dressing, toss and garnish with basil. Enjoy!

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A family of five from Scarsdale met a tragic end on the last day of 2017.

Irene and Bruce Steinberg, and their three sons, Zachary, William, and Matthew, perished in the mountains of Costa Rica in a plane crash that killed their whole family and seven other people. As friends and family gathered in the days following to mourn and remember, it became clear that their loss reverberated further than one might expect.

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ill Steinberg, a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, was a “Seed,” having attended the Seeds of Peace Camp in Otisfield, Maine in the summer of 2015. Like the 6,697 other alumni of the program, his experience with Seeds of Peace had a profound impact on how he saw the world, whose lives he touched, and the kind of man he was on his way to becoming.

Seeds of Peace is an organization that inspires new generations of leaders to become the change they want to see in the world. For most of its alumni, the journey begins at a summer camp in Maine where hundreds of young leaders and educators from communities divided by conflict join together to engage with the “other” side.

Sharing meals, living spaces, and traditional camp experiences, these future seeds of peace — Israelis and Palestinians, Indians and Pakistanis, as well as teens from Jordan, Egypt, the UK, and the US — tackle topics that fuel oppression, hatred, and violence, and ultimately develop new perspectives.

For many, this type of interaction is impossible at home, and camp is the first time they are encountering peers from across lines of conflict. It may also be the first time that they find themselves in a safe place to own their vulnerability, find their voice, and have the courage to share their feelings or traumatic experiences. But as Seeds form relationships and gain insights into the root issues that divide them, they build trust, respect, and empathy, which inspires their commitment to work for change back home.

Will first heard about Seeds of Peace from his father’s colleague, an Israeli who had gone to the Seeds of Peace Camp in 1999.

The program appealed to Will’s budding interest in international relations and public policy. After attending in the summer of 2015, he returned to camp a year later to take part in an enhanced leadership training and an advanced dialogue program. Hasan, one of Will’s counselors, recalled Will as being someone who “looked after people in a gentle and careful way when it was clear they were having a hard time… by simply being with them, refraining from helping them until they were ready.”

Seeds of Peace is more than a camp, however. With the belief that change takes root at home, the organization offers over 100

year-round local leadership development programs that include community dialogue and facilitator trainings, multi-narrative tours of conflict zones, capacity-building workshops for educators, and mediation and negotiation seminars run by Harvard Law School faculty. In January of 2017, Will traveled to Jerusalem to participate in a mediation and negotiation workshop, further deepening his quest to “move through this world with care, thoughtfulness, and true compassion for those around him,” as described by Seeds of Peace’s Sarah Brajtbord.

As nearly 6,700 Seeds of Peace alumni gain influence in their societies — starting companies and non-profits, making inroads in education, the arts, journalism and technology — they are increasingly positioned to challenge the status quo.

So Seeds of Peace invests in these alumni and other TOP TO BOTTOM: ISRAELI, PALESTINIAN, AND AMERICAN SEEDS TAKING PART IN A MULTI-NARRATIVE TOUR OF JERUSALEM. PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR; WILL STEINBERG IN JERUSALEM TAKING PART ALONGSIDE ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN SEEDS IN A 2017 NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION SEMINAR. PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR; SIGN MADE BY A CAMPER AT THE SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP IN MAINE. PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR OPPOSITE: ARAB AND ISRAELI CAMPERS SHARE A MEAL OF TRADITIONAL MIDDLE EASTERN AND SOUTH ASIAN FOOD AT THE SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP IN MAINE. PHOTO BY BOBBIE GOTTSCHALK

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changemakers through fellowships and convenings, offering workshops and trainings for young leaders and rising professionals to come together across sectors and lines of conflict, sparking the connections and ideas to create social, political, and economic change.

Seeds of Peace began 25 years ago, when founder John Wallach, an awardwinning author and journalist, dreamed of providing an opportunity for the children of war to plant the seeds for a more secure future. Since that time, world leaders from President Bill Clinton to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and King Hussein of Jordan have recognized the work of Seeds of Peace.

Today, Seeds of Peace has nearly 6,700 alumni throughout 27 countries. In a recent alumni survey, 76% of respondents report contributing to conflict transformation either professionally or through personal endeavors. For those respondents who contribute through their work, they impact an average of 1,893 individuals each, while those who volunteer their time spend, collectively, over 1,000 hours each week on peacebuilding activities. To be a Seed is to be part of a globally-recognized cohort of leaders and visionaries working at the intersection of conflict resolution and social innovation.

The organization is always finding new ways to expand its impact, and now offers capacity-building programs to train educators and community leaders with the skills, resources, and support necessary to promote critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and the peaceful transformation of conflict. (See sidebar) For those who become involved with Seeds of Peace – whether as a camper, a counselor, a Fellow, or an educator – the experience is lifechanging. For Will Steinberg, this was certainly true, as those who spoke at his funeral could attest. Elliott and Jonah, friends of Will’s since

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP

The camper selection process is a competitive one.

Eligible candidates are current 9th or 10th graders who demonstrate passion for their communities, curiosity, critical thinking, leadership potential, and an open mind. Campers can either attend a session in Maine alongside peers from the Middle East and South Asia and share their voice on critical international issues, or attend a session alongside peers from across the United States and explore concepts of identity, community, power, and privilege. While both sessions for this year have already filled, Seeds of Peace has left two spots open in the second session for readers of this magazine.

For information, contact Reggie Miller at rmiller@seedsofpeace.org

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You can bring the magic of Camp and innovative dialogue into your school, house of worship, business, or community center. Seeds of Peace offers a variety of workshops and trainings, ranging from half-day to two-or-three days.

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preschool, commented on the fact that Will’s relationships with his fellow Seeds, people he had only known for a few years, ran just as deep as the friendships he had from his early childhood.

Nawal, a Seed from Pakistan who was in Will’s dialogue group at Camp in 2015, thanked him for “being the warmth of a lighthouse, glowing steadily and gently and reminding me that even if I capsize, people like you will always drag me, drowning and sputtering, to safety. I hope we will be powerful enough to give birth to, and raise, a million more William Steinbergs, who dwell on empathy and selflessness.”

Seeds of Peace, year after year, works to do just that.

For more information about Seeds of Peace, visit seedsofpeace.org or follow them on Facebook @SeedsofPeace © All rights reserved by Seeds of Peace.

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Our open-access programmes are delivered at university level and geared towards undergraduates, graduates and other adults of all ages.

The programmes are made up of over 200 courses and are all taught by leading Cambridge academics and guest subject specialists. Some students stay for all six weeks, others for just one or two. Classroom sessions are supplemented by plenary lectures and evening talks, with visits and laboratory sessions included in some courses. This year we are launching two new programmes: Art and Visual Culture and Business and Entrepreneurship .

To add to the experience, you can stay in one of five historic Cambridge Colleges and get to know fellow students at meals in magnificent dining halls. Long summer days allow you time to explore the Colleges and vibrant city centre, relax in a punt on the river, enjoy a traditional English tea at Grantchester, attend concerts, ceilidhs, weekend excursions and enjoy all that this amazing place has to offer.

PROGRAMMES Interdisciplinary Ancient and Classical Worlds Medieval Studies History Science Literature Shakespeare Creative Writing NEW Art and Visual Culture English Law and Legal Methods NEW Business and Entrepreneurship

International Programmes +44 (0) 1223 760850 intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk www.ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer Trinity Back Gate Šwww.jamesappleton.co.uk

visit our site summer.jhu.edu

Over 100 college-level courses in the sciences, humanities, and engineering. For pre-college and undergraduate students.

Intensive themed credit courses taught by leading experts. Handson with a variety of guided field trips. Ages 15-17.

One-credit Summer University courses in two intensive weeks. For pre-college and undergraduate students.

English language courses and immersion in American culture. Visit US colleges and universities. For international students ages 15-17.

summer@jhu.edu | 410-516-4548 | 3400 N. Charles St. | W620 Wyman Park Bldg. | Baltimore, MD | 21218

SUMMER AT SMITH

P R ECOLLEG E P R OG RA M S FOR E XC E PT ION A L YO UN G WO M EN

OPEN TO YOU NG WO M E N E NT E RI NG GRAD ES 9 THRO UGH 12 I N FA L L 201 8 “I loved how we were able to do the experiments ourselves. We had access to technology that wouldn’t normally be available in a high school classroom.”

—2017 Summer Science and Engineering student

Summer Science and Engineering Program July 8–August 4 Young Women’s Writing Workshop July 8–21 College Admission Workshop July 22–28 Field Studies for Sustainable Futures July 22–August 4 Hidden Lives: Discovering Women’s History July 22–August 4 “I enjoyed learning with other talented students and being part of the Smith House community. It was a real college experience.”

—2017 Writing Workshop participant

Individual. Global. Exceptional.

Smith Summer Precollege Programs 30 Belmont Ave., Room 201 Northampton, MA 01063 413-585-2165 or 413-585-4455 Fax: 413-585-4344 Email: summerprecollege@smith.edu

2018 www.smith.edu/summer

SUMMER PROGRAMS SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE Residential and commuter options available.

WRITER’S WEEK

SOCIAL JUSTICE COLLECTIVE

Students explore creative writing in a noncompetitive and supportive environment that values the risks and adventure of the creative process.

Students explore theoretical, historical, and contemporary perspectives on race, class, gender, and LGBTQ issues, through classes in writing, filmmaking, photography, and theatre.

July 2 – 7 (No class July 4)

July 15 – August 3

FILMMAKERS COLLECTIVE

CODE COMMUNITY

Students write, shoot, and edit their own short film and crew on each other’s films, learning screenwriting, lighting, audio, directing, camera, sound, video editing, and more.

Students learn basic coding and hardware skills to design and prototype a device for the children of the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, a residential center for children with medically complex needs.

July 1 – August 3

WRITER’S VILLAGE

July 15 – August 3

July 15 – August 3

Immerses students in the craft of creative writing through workshops, readings, craft talks, and free writing exercises.

LEARN MORE SARAHLAWRENCE.EDU/SUMMER18 914.395.2205

Experience college while you’re still in high school!

JULY 2 – AUGUST 10, 2018 Credit and Noncredit Precollege Programs for 2–6 weeks  Explore your interests and college majors  Build your resume/portfolio  Experience college life firsthand  Live in a campus residence hall For a list of programs, visit:

summercollege.syr.edu

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS

THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN

HOPKINS

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 partnerships between experienced general educators and learning specialists create a learning community where every student can succeed and every student has a voice.

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 built into the curriculum and given dedicated instructional time. Experiential learning opportunities including a signature eighth grade Civil Rights Journey to the 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.

New Haven, CT

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 202

WESTO NMA G A Z IN E GRO U P. C O M

New York City, NY

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. At IDEAL, we are proud of our mission and the way inclusion fosters compassionate students equipped with the leadership skills to succeed in today’s 21st century society.

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

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } KING SCHOOL Stamford, CT

FLORIDA PREPARATORY ACADEMY Port Charlotte, FL

A School for the Future with a History of Excellence!

Founded in 1961, Florida Preparatory Academy (Florida Prep) is Florida’s premier college prep boarding and day school, accepting boys and girls in grades 5 through 12.

With a unique syllabus based upon the 21st Century Skills & Values Program, Florida Prep prepares students for the unique challenges of today’s academic and business climates.

The Skills & Values Program is the result of much influential research over the years, including work by Dr. Tony Wagner, Expertin-Residence at Harvard’s New Innovation Lab and also the National Association of Independent Schools. In all there are six components that make up the program: Character (self-discipline, empathy, integrity, resilience & courage), Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit, Real-World Problem Solving, Public Speaking & Communication, Teaming and Leadership. All of these elements and more are present in the educational programs offered by Florida Prep.

Alongside those elements we also focus on nurturing our students as individuals, encouraging and supporting them throughout their academic and social development at Florida Prep. Thanks to our small size and genuine family atmosphere, our students learn how to excel not only as leaders and innovators, but as caring friends, capable of real empathy and support for their peers.

Florida’s Prep’s unique location, within the Space Coast Technology connecting emerging insights from cognitive science only five minutes from the beaches and one hour from VALLEYand FORGEeducational MILITARY ACADEMY AND Corridor, COLLEGE best practices to inform King’s approach to teaching and learning.

Orlando, offers our students the opportunity to surf at nearby Cocoa Anne Moriarty, Chair of the Teaching and Learning Department, Beach, to intern at one of the many advanced technology companies explains, “King Faculty appreciate that when students feel known that surround the school, and to view rocket launches from nearby and understood, they are much more likely to engage and direct – Kennedy Space Center. Sometimes all on the same day! and even find joy in – the learning process. Teachers want students Whether you are looking for a program to guide your child to an successfully to demonstrate what they learned and to measure this Ivy League college or simply a school with the ability to work with new learning against their personal goals.”

Underpinning teachers’ deep understanding of each student is a comprehensive student learning profile, introduced in PreK and developed through senior year. This proprietary database captures learning strengths, challenges, and goals, and provides a window into a student’s social and emotional development. These profiles, which incorporate parent input, thoughtfully support the guided development of core 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, and personal responsibility.

King’s approach to teaching and learning takes many forms: it might involve matching a Grade 3 student with those “just right” books that pair their language decoding skills and their interest in science. King’s flexible curriculum also offers specialized courses, such as Advanced Number Theory and Probability, for highly talented Grade 7 students.

Ultimately, our approach to teaching and learning helps students get to know themselves as learners, empowering them with a self your child and to keep them academically on track, Florida Prep has a program to suit you. awareness that opens up more avenues to explore and succeed.

With 100% college acceptance since 1978, we like to think we are The best way to get to know King is to schedule a visit. Join us Tuesdays for Coffee and Conversation: You and your family as passionate about your child’s success as you are.

If you are interested in receiving further information, we invite you (students are welcome) will learn about opportunities in and out of the classroom, meet the Head of School, Director of Admission and to contact our Admissions department at (321) 723-3211 ext. 30040, Financial Aid plus enjoy a campus tour. Families for PreK-Grade or email admissions@flprep.com to learn more and to arrange a tour.

11 are welcome. KING CLOSE-UP: For Grades 6-8 on April 24 & PreK-Grade 5 on May 1. You’ll also meet with the Heads of Lower and Middle School, faculty, current parents, and students.

W E STO N MA G A Z I NEG ROUP.COM 203 To learn more, visit: kingschoolct.org At King School, we know each student well, both as a person and as a learner. We believe that academic excellence stems from the interaction among a challenging program that requires students to be active learners; support by exceptional faculty; and a kind community. Our students are empowered to achieve their personal best. Transformative relationships with students are informed by faculty trained in the research of child and adolescent development,

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } DAVON A Y AOLD N DFARMS BOARDING SCHOOLS Avon, CT

THE THE IDEAL GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL ACADEMY OF MANHATTAN New Byfield, York MA City, NY

HOPKINS Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the The The Governor’s IDEAL School Academy of Manhattan in Byfield,isMA, the isonly the oldest independent, New England K-12, New Haven, CT Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing inclusion Farmington Valley, boarding school school,inwhere NYC.young IDEAL’s men mission and women is to affirm in grades and accept 9 through the

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and she serves as the cornerstone of our school’s motto, Aspirando et Perseverando -- To Aspire and to Persevere. Mrs. Riddle’s fortitude and vision in 1927 created the groundwork for an institution that challenges boys in the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement.

Throughout this process, students find unwavering support and create fraternal bonds that will last a lifetime.

At the core of the Avon Old Farms experience are dedicated and passionate teachers that understand the intricacy of educating boys.

Teachers demonstrate expertise in their disciplines, and they also contextualize learning; this helps students to explore meaningful roles as men in today’s complex society. Small classes allow teachers to cater to the learning needs of each individual. As relational learners, boys derive tremendous benefit from faculty that serves as advisors, teachers, mentors, and coaches.

Athletics is an honored tradition at Avon Old Farms where • develop in our young people the habits of mind scholars as the boys learn the value of teamwork, dedication, andofsportsmanship. foundation forcoaches, a lifelong loveofofthe learning Experienced state art facilities, strong competition, • foster the athletes courage attothe livecollegiate and think distinct individuals who and countless andasprofessional level shoulder embrace their responsibilities in the larger our athletic program.

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Thetofoundation of Avon Old Farms, and all that the school offers, Hopkins will alwaysSchool be rooted in our core values of brotherhood, scholarship, 986 Forest Rd,sportsmanship; New Haven, CT these 06515lessons are fundamental to integrity and hopkins.edu success at Avon and stay with our graduates for a lifetime.

Avon Old Farms School: 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 800-464-2866 202 WESTO NMA G A Z IN E GRO U P. C O M AvonOldFarms.com

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Helping young people discover who they are and who they could be is what we’re all about at Governor’s. Always has been. Always will be. Always Governor’s.

To learn more, please visit our online view book: alwaysgovernors.org The Governor’s Academy 1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922 978.465.1763 admissions@govsacademy.org thegovernorsacademy.org

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. At IDEAL, we are proud of our mission and the way inclusion fosters compassionate students equipped with the leadership skills to succeed in today’s 21st century society.

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

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } KING TRINITY-PAWLING SCHOOL SCHOOL Stamford, Pawling, NY CT

THE FLORIDA KNOXPREPARATORY SCHOOL ACADEMY StPort James, Charlotte, NY FL

At TheKing goalSchool, of a Trinity-Pawling we know eacheducation student well, is toboth unlock as athe person potential and Be A School a Part of for Something the FutureSpecial with a at History The Knox of Excellence!

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Florida Imagine Prep students prepares affectionately students forcalling the unique their is enhanced by in educators and students dedicated to building school faculty trained the research of child who and are adolescent development, challenges campus of today’s theiracademic “home beside and business the shore” climates. where they have a culture of excellence and honor. The Trinity-Pawling learning experiences The Skillsthat & Values impactProgram their lives is the in ways resultthey of much never influential dreamed experience combines a timeless commitment to character with a possible. research over Imagine the years, students including graduating work by high Dr. school Tony Wagner, with the Expertselfdedication to prepare young men for an ever-changing world. in-Residence at Harvard’s New Innovation Lab and also the National Trinity-Pawling is located on 150 acres overlooking the Association of Independent Schools. In all there are six components Hudson River Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City. that make up the program: Character (self-discipline, empathy, The Campus includes turf and grass athletic fields, an all-weather integrity, resilience & courage), Creativity and Entrepreneurial Spirit, track, tennis courts, squash courts, hockey rink, and a new 20,000 Real-World Problem Solving, Public Speaking & Communication, square foot field house- equipped with PlaySight technology, a Teaming and Leadership. All of these elements and more are present contemporary art center, with in the educational programs offered by Florida Prep.

400-seat theater, and a state-ofAlongside those elements we also focus on nurturing our students the-art science and technology as individuals, encouraging and supporting them throughout their wing of the academic building. academic and social development at Florida Prep. Thanks to our With 90% of faculty living small size and genuine family atmosphere, our students learn how on campus, students learn to excel not only as leaders and innovators, but as caring friends, and grow in a close-knit capable of real empathy and support for their peers. community. Students are Florida’s Prep’s unique location, within the Space Coast Technology connecting emerging insights from cognitive and guided science

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Inspired by inquiry, North Shore, is a student-centered, college preparatory school communication, and responsibility. our Learning Labs arepersonal the unofficial help desks of Trinity-Pawling. serving local day students and domestic and international King’s approach to teaching learning takes many forms: might boarding students in grades 6-12 and PG. Our students hail from One of the School’s mostand distinctive attributes is theit Effort involve a Grade student those right” books that System,matching which began 45 3years ago.with Each boy“just at Trinity-Pawling is 11 countries and the continental U.S., with half from Long Island pair their for language decoding skills and interest in science.

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Prep Basketball, Visual and Performing Arts, our students a program to suit you. awareness that opens up more avenues to explore and succeed.

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SUMMER AND GAP YEAR PROGRAMS

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMER PROGRAMS ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOL – SUMMER PROGRAM INSTITUTE Rome, Italy

Where can you learn about art, history, an ancient civilization and who makes the best gelato in the city?

The Arts & Humanities Program July 22 - August 4, 2018 For High School Students Ages 13-18 St. Stephen’s School is a diverse community of learners with a solid history of creating engaged, responsible and motivated global citizens. The curriculum we offer during the academic year extends to and also forms the basis of our summer institute. A strong emphasis on the best elements of American and European education traditions promotes exploration of the rich historical layers of Rome.

With the city as a source of academic inspiration, students engage its dynamic urban environment while advancing their knowledge of the arts and humanities.

Students enroll in the following courses: • One language course: Italian or Latin • A core course: Renaissance Art or Roman Topography • An elective course: Creative Writing or 2D/3D Studio Art. Participants are located just five minutes from Western Civilization’s most significant cultural wonders: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus, and with unrestricted access to some of the Eternal City’s most important monuments, in addition to language instruction in both Latin and Italian, the Arts & Humanities program offers the tools students need to experience Rome, as it should be. Stimulating classes are conducted in English and are suited to high school participants, ages 13-18. Students who live in the greater Rome area may attend as day students and boarding is available to students from around the world.

Also Included: • An evening Cultural Event Program (opera, musical and theatrical performances) • Outings to important landmarks in the city that are open for special evening visits • Excursions to different neighborhoods and ice cream shops (gelaterie) 2018 Summer Program Fees Boarding Student Fees: 3,000 Euro Day Student Fees: 2,000 Euro Application Deadline: May 15 Come explore, discover and experience all that Rome has to offer! www.sssrome.it

MMA SUMMER CAMP Harlingen, TX

Fitness. Confidence. Motivation!

Summer camps can provide an environment for fun and/or learning, but few can transform a boy both physically and mentally like Marine Military Academy in Texas.

MMA, a boys’ college-prep boarding school, offers a four-week military adventure for school boys ages 11-18. MMA Summer Camp is highly physical and highly structured, and campers stay busy from sunup to sundown. In 28 days, MMA campers complete more than 30 exciting military challenges and sports — from archery to mud diving, from paintball to ziplining! The camp even offers two academic electives, Flight Training and SAT/ACT Prep.

Because MMA welcomes young men from near and afar, international campers can take the alternative English immersion camp, ESL Summer Camp. ESL campers spend their days studying English in school and their afternoons and weekends participating in regular camp events.

Like the school, MMA Summer Camp is run by retired Marines, and all campers follow the busy Marine Corps regimen with an early rise of 6 a.m. Before starting their daily pursuits, campers make their beds, clean their rooms and exercise.

In addition to self-discipline and work ethic, campers are taught other life skills during the activities, such as respect, communication and teamwork. Additionally, campers learn to focus and break free from mobile phones, video games and other “abused” electronic devices.

MMA Summer Camp offers boys much more than recreation, it offers them a life-changing journey. It reshapes them in three key ways: fitness, confidence and motivation.

Fitness Whether it is marching, swimming or rock climbing, MMA campers are constantly in motion. Most of them either drop a noticeable amount of weight or gain significantly more muscle by the close of camp. No matter the initial shape of the boy, all campers benefit from the physical conditioning.

Confidence All camp challenges — such as jumping off a telephone pole! — teach boys to face and overcome their fears, or just stretch their comfort zones. With every “victory,” campers gain more selfconfidence. The self-confidence, in turn, helps them develop into young leaders.

Motivation Because campers achieve so much in such a short time, they leave MMA with a shot of self-motivation! Most campers wish to continue their success, so they set higher goals for themselves when they return home. This self-motivation is often reflected in a more positive and ambitious attitude.

Space for MMA Summer Camp is limited.

Register early at MMA-TX.org/SummerCamp W E STO N MA G A Z I NEG ROUP.COM

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS AT BROWN UNIVERSITY: SUMMER 2018

SUMMER AT SARAH LAWRENCE Bronxville, NY

The mission of Sarah Lawrence College is to cultivate leaders and A True Residential College Experience innovators with strong values and a keen sense of purpose – an Brown’s Pre-College Programs attract serious college-bound answer to the question, Why? We bring this mission to each of our students from around the world. As a student, you’ll live in a Brown pre-college summer programs.

University residence hall, eat at a Brown dining hall, and join your Summer students explore their passions and create dynamic work alongside a talented and engaged community of peers. They BROWN UNIVERSITY MAIN GREEN / PHOTO CREDIT: KARL DOMINEY connect their passions with the wider world and see firsthand how their endeavors improve our community. Working closely with topnotch professors, students gain real-time feedback, which keeps them plugged into the latest industry trends. Outside of class, field trips and social activities foster new friendships and allow students to explore the greater NYC area.

Both day and residential options are available on our beautiful, wooded campus in Bronxville, New York, half an hour north of midtown Manhattan. We welcome students entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades the following fall. Commuter and residential options are available.

2018 Programs Writer’s Village – July 15 - August 3, 2018 Students spend 3 weeks immersed in the art of creative writing, guided by their imaginations and by our expert faculty of published writers who help them polish and perfect their work. Includes fiction and poetry workshops, craft talks and readings by professional writers.

Writer’s Week - July 2 - 7, 2018 (No class July 4) Directed by distinguished faculty members, this one week commuter writing program allows students to explore creative writing in a non-competitive and supportive environment that values the risks and adventure of the creative process. fellow students on The College Green—just as you would if you Social Justice Collective - July 15 - August 3, 2018 were a Brown undergraduate. You will be surrounded by peers Students explore social justice activism through theoretical, from diverse backgrounds and cultures—all sharing a passion historical, and contemporary perspectives on race, class, gender, and for high-level academics and a desire to succeed at a selective LGBTQ issues. Visiting artists in writing, filmmaking, photography institution like Brown University. A student who completes a and theatre guide students in creating new work.

Pre-College course is better prepared, more confident, and better Filmmakers Collective - July 1 - August 3, 2018 positioned to succeed during one of the biggest transitions of his Students write, shoot and edit their own short film and crew on or her life: the move to college. each other’s films, learning screenwriting, lighting, audio, directing, Brown University: 250 Years of Academic Excellence camera, sound, editing, and more. Great for students considering Brown is known in the Ivy League for an innovative open film school who want to build their portfolio. curriculum that challenges students to be actively engaged in Code Community - July 15 - August 3, 2018 their own intellectual development. Pre-College Programs are Students take a deep dive into Assistive Technology design in this three an opportunity to explore this stimulating learning environment. week intensive. They learn basic coding and hardware skills to design Academics are at the program’s core, with more than 300 courses and prototype a device for the children of the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric in one-to-seven week sessions on campus, online and abroad. Center, a residential center for children with medically complex needs.

Dive deeper into a subject you love or a new area of learning you Learn more at sarahlawrence.edu/summer18 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.

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SMITH COLLEGE PRECOLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS Northampton, MA

For talented young women entering grades 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 Sustainable Futures, and a College Admission Workshop.

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 community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, exploratory, challenging and rich in role models. Professors who are world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while encouraging students’ interests and passions and helping them develop new academic skills.

Here young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as scholars, scientists, leaders. smith.edu/summer/contact.php

SUMMER COLLEGE AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse, NY

A Successful College Search Begins in High School When Regan Talley was a high school sophomore in Pennsylvania, her parents gave her The Big Book of Majors, a publication that helps students identify future college possibilities. As she scanned the list of majors and colleges where each field of study was offered, a pattern emerged.

“I folded down the pages that dealt with public communications and advertising, because they played to my strengths,” Regan recalls.

While researching summer communications programs, Regan learned about Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students. It offers credit and non-credit classes in 2-6 week sessions for high school students who want to explore college options, earn credits, and experience life on a college campus. “I was nervous, because I’d be four hours from home and doing school work – in the summer!” Regan applied anyway, and was accepted. She attended in Summer 2015.

“At first I was super nervous,” Regan recalls. “I didn’t know anybody, but everybody was so nice, and the RAs were so helpful.” Many had attended Summer College themselves, and were familiar with the jitters students experience during their first extended period away from home. “The classes were challenging,” Regan admits. “But the professors were so passionate about what they taught, and Syracuse had every resource I needed to succeed.”

Regan took a Public Communications and a Writing class, earning six college credits before graduating from high school.

“I found the communications class very valuable. The more I learned, the more I wanted to pursue that field,” Regan says. The writing class sharpened her analytical skills. “It turned out to be vital for my junior year AP English and Composition class because I applied what I learned over the summer.”

Now a first-year student at Syracuse University, Regan says her Summer College experience helped her choose her college destination. She applied early decision to SU’s Newhouse School of Public Communications, and was accepted.

“The more classes I take, the more certain I am about my choice,” Regan says. “I am so thankful I participated in Summer College because it helped guide me to my major – public relations. It prepared me to enter college with confidence.”

Syracuse University Summer College 2018 runs July 2-August 10.

Over 40 different programs to help students explore majors, build a resume or portfolio, sharpen study skills and experience college life.

Visit summercollege.syr.edu

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL

EAGLE HILL

Summer Riding Experience at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut is an extension of Walker’s renowned equestrian program. Summer Riding Experience (SRE) is an established riding camp that helps girls develop into complete horsewomen while having fun! The camp includes daily riding sessions complemented with activities that include horse care, working with farriers and veterinarians, equine science, and general equestrian knowledge.

SRE is staffed by the same team that runs the School’s equestrian program. All adult staff members are second and third generation horsewomen who are seasoned competitors and trainers. You will be coached by the Walker’s team to become a more complete rider, whether you are getting on a horse for the first time or are already an accomplished rider. Additionally, girls from Walker’s equestrian team assist the SRE adult staff, giving campers a glimpse into the spirit and camaraderie of the School’s riding program.

The Summer Programs at Eagle Hill School are educational extensions of the philosophy and strategies for learning that are employed in our regular program. Class sizes are small, learning is multi-sensory, students are grouped according to skills rather than grade level, and there is a specific focus on finding innovative methods to encourage learning.

Eagle Hill’s Summer Programs are for students ages 5-14 and are designed for students experiencing academic difficulty. Programs will run Monday to Friday, July 2-27, except for July 4.

SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Co-Directors: Deane Flood (d.flood@eaglehill.org) & Kaitlin Garris (k.garris@eaglehill.org) At the heart of this program is an intense schedule of academic instruction based on diagnosed needs. Taught primarily by Eagle Hill faculty members, four classes are offered each day: reading tutorial, writing, mathematics, and study skills. A pre-program assessment of skills, as well as a parent interview prior to acceptance, allows the admissions team to place each student in the classes that will ensure optimal learning.

A Foundations option is also available for students entering kindergarten and first grade. This option is designed to help students develop and solidify early learning skills they will need to be successful in the classroom.

SUMMER AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES VALLEY FORGEPROGRAM MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE 1-3:30 p.m.

Director: Brian Dayton (b.dayton@eaglehill.org) Open to students registered in the Summer Academic Program only.

This program immerses children in a fun and energetic midday program where group work, social skills, and fair play will be emphasized and reinforced. Activities will include indoor and outdoor games, field trips, weekly beach outings, arts and crafts, board games, computers, music, and more. Problem-solving and social skills will be interwoven into all activities.

SUMMER AFTERNOON SOCIAL LANGUAGE GROUP Director: Brian Dayton (b.dayton@eaglehill.org) Open to students registered in the Summer Academic Program only.

The main objective of the Social Language Group is to provide students with explicit instruction in social and emotional language concepts, while facilitating their social thinking and associated social skills development.

Register before May 1, 2018 to receive Early Bird Pricing. eaglehillschool.org/summer-program 45 Glenville Road, Greenwich CT 06831 203-622-9240

Simsbury, CT

Located on the 175-acre Ethel Walker School campus, the Frank O.H. Williams Barn and Henderson Riding Ring is a state-of-the-art equestrian training facility. It has capacity for up to 65 horses. There are work areas for vets and farriers, two heated wash stalls, and three tack rooms. The Henderson Riding Ring is a lighted indoor arena with dust-free footing and a viewing gallery. The outdoor riding ring is 175’ x 350’. There’s easy access to the winding trails of Walker’s Woods and extensive turnouts. It’s a remarkable facility with great energy.

Our Residential Program is designed to foster lifelong friendships.

Residential campers will enjoy accommodations in our newest dorm on campus. The residence hall includes central air, suite-style rooms, one bathroom for every two rooms, cozy common spaces, larger community rooms, and a kitchen. Adults, along with members of the School’s equestrian team, supervise our students during their time in residence. Our new athletic facility, the Centennial Center, includes an eight-lane pool and double gymnasium which campers enjoy during the course of the week. Our dining hall serves healthy meals during breakfast, lunch, and dinner for campers in residence. Meals are a time for the entire summer community to come together, including girls participating in other summer programs.

Campers are typically between ages 10 and 15 and are allowed to bring their own horse for an incremental fee. Day sessions are also available. Residential spaces are limited.

To read more about the SRE Program at Walker’s, please visit ethelwalker.org/sre

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } WOODWARD

WHAT IS WOODWARD? Woodward is so much more than a summer camp, it’s a World Class destination for aspiring youth, amateur, Olympic and professional athletes. For nearly 50 years, Woodward has been recognized as a premier sports camp for action sports, gymnastic and cheer.

Woodward inspires and empowers its athletes through its worldclass facilities, progression-based instruction, and community. No matter your age or experience, it’s the best place on earth to grow and experience sports in an authentic environment filled with progressive and innovative tools and training equipment.

Woodward has four camp locations and offers week long overnight summer camp sessions June-August for 15 programs for participants ages 7-19 in skateboarding, gymnastics, cheerleading, BMX, mountain bike, on-snow skiing, on-snow snowboarding, parkour, scooter, dance, acro, power tumbling, multi sport camp and digital media/photography.

Woodward also offers year-round fun for participants of all ages at its Mountain Centers at Woodward Tahoe at Boreal Mountain, CA, and Woodward Copper at Copper Mountain, CO. Woodward PA in Woodward Pennsylvania, and Woodward West in Tehachapi, CA offer off-season weekend getaways and trainaways, while Woodward West also offers offseason scooter and winter camps.

In 2017, Woodward Rivier Maya opened at the All Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

New to Woodward PA, Woodward West, Woodward Copper and Woodward Riviera Maya, is the WreckTangle ninja obstacle challenge. Look for more Woodward experiences coming to POWDR ski resorts beginning winter 2018-19.

Additionally, Woodward offers a variety of touring events including the Hot Wheels Junior Open and Hot Wheels Junior Series (8-Stop Tour) during summer and fall 2018.

Finally, experience Woodward through Woodwardtv.com for a chance to live and experience Woodward through content series for skate, cheer and events.

Learn more about Woodward at CampWoodward.com CAMP INFORMATION AND LOCATION Woodward, PA in Centre County, PA: office@woodwardcamp.com Woodward West in Tehachapi, CA: office@woodwardwest.com Woodward Copper at Copper Mountain, CO: office@woodwardcopper.com Woodward Tahoe at Boreal Mountain, CA: office@woodwardtahoe.com Woodward at Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico: +52-984-875-1100 Woodward Park City (Coming soon): office@woodwardparkcity.com

WESTCOAST CONNECTION PRE-COLLEGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

What better way to prepare for college than to have a summer preview while still in high school? With pre-college programs, students can do just that while taking enriching courses and living 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.

Choose From a Wide Range of Courses Be inspired by a selection of courses that cover many different disciplines including: 3D Animation, Business Management, Cooking, Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Coding, Law, Photography, Psychology, Robotics, Social Media Marketing and more. For teens aspiring to be a fashion editor, photographer, stylist or designer, the Seventeen Fashion Experience in NYC offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the world of Seventeen.

Get a Head Start on College Valuable courses and college-prep workshops are also included. Students can learn about the college application process, explore strategies for writing the college essay, meet with a college advisor, take a test prep course and tour college campuses.

Experience Campus Life Staying on campus or in a college residence gives students the opportunity to experience college life, preparing them for what’s ahead! Participants attend courses, meet new people, share a dorm room, use the sports facilities, all while getting acquainted with the campus grounds.

Explore the City Students also take in the sights at their destination of choice with impressive weekend and day trips, all included in the program tuition. Considering travel is an education in itself, students get to immerse themselves in a new city, culture and sometimes language for an overall enriching experience.

Safety First This taste of independence is made available in the safety of a structured program. From campus security to safety on excursions, students’ security is always priority. With 36 years of experience operating teen summer programs, thorough planning and safety protocols have resulted in an impressive track record and a 98% recommendation rate.

More Programs & Destinations Westcoast Connection’s TRAVEL, LEARN and VOLUNTEER programs offer different experiences, all while staying true to the 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 over 70 summer programs traveling to destinations such as Hawaii, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa, Vietnam and Thailand. westcoastconnection.com 866.925.2370 info@westcoastconnection.com W E STO N MA G A Z I NEG ROUP.COM

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THE EXPERIMENTORY AT DEERFIELD ACADEMY

ART NOW with Christie’s – Visual Arts and Art Business in New York City Step inside the New York Art world this summer for an insiders look at the contemporary art market. Through an exclusive partnership with Christie’s Education, Art Now offers an exciting insight into the fast-paced art world of today. Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s preeminent auction houses and enjoy lectures and expert guided visits to galleries, private collections and world-class museums. Lectures take place at the stunning Christie’s headquarters at Rockefeller Center. New York City is your classroom, and we take full advantage of all it has to offer as one of the most vibrant art centers in the world. Hands on teaching and unique access to top

Located in Deerfield, Massachusetts, the Experimentory summer program inspires creativity, fosters character, and challenges thinking while providing a fun-filled “Deerfield Experience.”

Sixth and seventh grade students come from across the country and around the world to learn design thinking and sample all that Deerfield Academy has to offer—including Deerfield teachers and motivated peers.

Creativity Maximize your creativity by breaking out of the familiar and trying something new! Our program introduces students to subjects outside the typical middle school curriculum: 2018 courses include Ethics, Urban Planning, French Culture and Film, and Sustainability.

We also believe we learn how to be creative by… well, creating.

Our learning is project-based so our classrooms are more lab than lecture hall. Our projects are fun and provide opportunities to learn how creative people work—through trial and error, playful experimentation, and by refining designs. Students also have all sorts of tools at their disposal: Deerfield Academy’s Innovation Lab, video editing facilities, architecture software and more.

Character One of the beauties of boarding school is the way in which all parts of life intersect. We live, eat, and play together. We spend our summer exploring what it means to be generous, kind, empathetic, and more.

We believe in collaborative teams. As we learn to work together, we refine our character as much as we build a working prototype or plan a cityscape. There are six character attributes we consider essential to our classwork: curiosity, creativity, grit and resilience, initiative and independence, effective discussion and teamwork, and disciplined work habits.

Sample Deerfield The Experimentory is also an opportunity for students to get a taste of boarding school life at our parent institution, Deerfield Academy. With the expertise of Deerfield teachers, all the advantages of Deerfield’s campus and facilities, and the foundation of Deerfield traditions, we are a “fun-sized” version of the Deerfield Experience.

Speaking of having fun, we believe creative learning should be fun exploration, so we dedicate lots of time to co-curricular activities and field trips in order to introduce our students to sports, hobbies, and places they have never experienced before. Some examples from past years include white water rafting excursions, baking, yoga, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, fishing, and more!

Ready to join in? Apply now: deerfield.edu/experimentory

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art professionals and movers and shakers, makes this a truly one of a kind experience. This program is ideal for students who love looking at art or even creating their own work. It,s an opportunity to understand the art world of today and to turn your passion into a potential career.

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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

Each summer, Columbia University, New York City’s only Ivy League institution, opens its campus to students from around the world. Talented high school, undergraduate, graduate students and

professionals can join Columbia’s vibrant academic community through a variety of programming options.

The Columbia Summer program offers visiting professionals, graduate and undergraduate students an opportunity to take classes taught by world-class faculty in over 50 subject areas, including African-American studies, visual and performing arts, computer science, economics, human rights, international affairs, journalism, pre-law, statistics and some very unique New York-centric courses.

Students can build a program from hundreds of courses that meet their goals, pursue a certificate, or develop essential business skills, among other options.

Columbia University’s Summer Session 1 runs from May 21–June 29, 2018, and Summer Session 2 runs from July 2–August 10, 2018.

To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about summer options at Columbia, visit sps.columbia.edu/summer18 Columbia’s Summer Programs for High School Students offer high-achieving students the experience of college life and the opportunity to meet students from all over the world, while living in either New York City or Barcelona. All programs combine academic rigor and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings as well as careful supervision and support.

To learn more and apply, visit sps.columbia.edu/hs18

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 self-aware, 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 a quarter-decade of operations, we’ve established crucial risk management relationships with International SOS, key locally-based safety and security officials, and a global network of reputable health care professionals and hospitals. Dragons had 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

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE 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 (8th July–18th 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 lectures. Every year, graduates, 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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BARNARD PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS New York, NY

For young women entering 11th and 12th grade Experience Summer in NYC at Barnard As part of the learning experience at Barnard College, you will get a taste of both college life and the Big Apple! With five distinct summer programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to dance, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration.

The Summer in the City Program (June 24 – July 20) gives students the full college experience. By taking college-level courses over the span of four weeks, you’re challenged to think and perform like an undergraduate student. Morning and afternoon classes are enhanced by the backdrop of New York City. Here at Barnard, the city serves as an extended classroom, where learning and fun abound. Outside of the classroom, students partake in various excursions and activities.

During the Liberal Arts Intensive (July 8 – July 13), students choose an area of interest and take one class to be attended from 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday through Friday. Afternoons are an opportunity to complete assignments and engage in on and off campus activities, including Broadway shows, baseball games, and so much more.

Students in the Athena Summer Innovation Institute (June 24 – July 3) endeavor to change the world. During this 10-day boot camp, students will work in a team to create a new venture – a start-up business, a non-profit organization, or an advocacy campaign – that has the power to create lasting change. Program workshops focus on financing, negotiation, and branding and are taught by successful entrepreneurs.

Leaders unite at the Young Women’s Leadership Institute (June 24 – July 2). During this 9-day intensive, students delve into gender issues, social change, and leadership. Comprised of morning women’s and gender studies lectures and afternoon workshops, you will develop a deeper understanding of leadership through a feminist lens.

The Dance in the City (June 24 – July 18) program is a rigorous 11day exploration of dance from all angles, from dance theory and history classes to technique classes at the Alvin Ailey Extension School. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to observe performances of some of the world’s best and perform your own work.

Our online application is live and the deadline to apply is May 28. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Scholarships are available.

For details about our programs and course offerings, please visit our website barnard.edu/summer Live and learn this summer in New York City!

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY AND ARTS CAMP Interlochen, MI

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

Two New York City campuses,

Interlochen Arts Academy and Arts Camp are two parts of in Manhattan and the Bronx Interlochen Center for the Arts, a globally recognized leader in arts Set yourself apart this summer by taking a class through the Preand arts education. Interlochen Center for the Arts is a recipient of College Program at Fordham! You will strengthen your college applications with a proven record of your abilities, show initiative, the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honor in the arts.

Interlochen Arts Camp, begun in 1928 as the National High and gain real college experience in the classroom and beyond so you School Orchestra Camp, is now the world’s premier summer fine arts can choose the right school for you next year.

Most of all, unlike many pre-college programs, Fordham’s program for students in grades 3-12, offering programs in music, dance, creative writing, visual arts, motion picture arts and theatre. offers college credits that can be transferred to whichever Interlochen attracts more than 2,500 students each summer from all university you choose.

50 states and 40+ countries. In fact, an estimated 30 percent of the Fordham Summer Session Arts Camp student body is Classes, internships, and more! comprised of international Fordham University invites visiting college students to catch up students, allowing students to make lifelong friendships or get ahead this summer. Achieve your goals with day and evening with like-minded peers classes in two convenient locations, affordable tuition rates, and topfrom around the world. tier instruction.

Looking for work experience? Fordham’s Summer in the City Arts Camp offers cuttingedge arts instruction Internship Program helps students secure New York internships, taught by a supportive and receive credit, and make the most of their positions with valuable encouraging faculty of career guidance.

Need to fulfill pre-med requirements? Fordham’s extensive artistic professionals and international guest artists. offerings in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics help you Each summer, dozens of stay on track for graduate or medical school applications.

VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE Did you switch or add a major? Do you want to study abroad? performances, exhibits, readings and showcases allow students of every arts area the chance to see, hear and learn from their classmates Core and advanced classes in every discipline can help you catch up on requirements and graduate on time. and instructors in all fields.

Hybrid, online, and study abroad courses are also available.

Interlochen Arts Academy is a renowned fine arts high school boarding school, begun in 1962. It has grown to become Registration is open to all high school graduates.

Think Summer, Think Fordham. one of the most prestigious and well-known arts instruction Call 718-817-4665 or visit fordham.edu/summer institutions in the world. Each fall, 500 international students come to Arts Academy to study dance, music, theatre, creative writing, visual arts, motion picture arts and comparative arts, while also receiving rigorous high school academic instruction.

Of 82 outstanding artists and educators who make up the faculty, 62 hold master’s degrees and 12 hold doctorates. Exemplary faculty includes instructors named Distinguished Teachers in the Arts by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.

Interlochen’s intensive curriculum combines fine arts programs with college preparatory academics to provide each student with the opportunity to become citizen artists and to be able to find the art in all things. The Academy creates an environment in which students can achieve the highest possible artistic, intellectual and ethical standards as individuals and as responsible members of a diverse community. The Academy provides opportunities for character and leadership development through individual initiative within a framework of healthy competition and frequent presentations. interlochen.org

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM AT WAGNER COLLEGE Staten Island, NY

Be Part of the City The Summer Pre-College Program at Wagner College invites rising 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 include pre-medical/science, psychology/filmmaking, art history/studio art, business/speech, 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.

Apply To apply or to learn more, visit wagner.edu/pre-college call 718-390-3221 or e-mail lifelong-learning@wagner.edu Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WagnerLifelong for an inside look at our programs!

THE BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Wellesley, MA

The Boston Leadership Institute offers award-winning summer STEM research programs at the Dana Hall School, a premier private preparatory and boarding school located in Wellesley, MA. 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. The Boston Leadership Institute was named, Top 101 Best Summer Camp, 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 air-conditioned and contain kitchens. The beautifully landscaped campus contains beautiful playing fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The indoor recreational complex contains a 21,000-squarefoot gymnasium with two NCAA regulation-size basketball courts; a threelane, 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; Biological Research; Biomedical and Surgical Research; Biomedical Research: Contagious Disease; Biomedical Research: Genetics and Clinical Trials; Chemistry Research; Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Research; Engineering Research; Marine Biology; Neuroscience Research; and STEM Entrepreneurship.

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NEW YORK MILITARY ACADEMY Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

For over a century at the foot of Storm King mountain, the New York Military Academy (Knee-Ma as it is affectionately know) – Nestled in the heart of central Virginia in a beautiful rural setting, Corps of Cadets has been producing character driven leaders of Fork Union Military Academy is a unique sanctuary for learning and industry, politics, and local communities. 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 Fork Union, VA

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.

Established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, NYMA is a college preparatory military school for day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12 and one year of Postgraduate.

NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are “Set Apart for Excellence” by being inspired, engaged, and ready for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Utilizing a military “community model” and a rigorous academic curriculum grounded by a demand for competence in the classical disciplines, NYMA graduates are thoughtfully prepared to seek out extraordinary lives of accountability and service. Academy cadets pursue a 21st Century curriculum alongside a structured, leadership and life-skills focused military program guided by the school’s decades long affiliation with the United States Army JROTC. Not only is this method a proven educational approach for intentional and forward-looking students, but this unique model also offers more peer leadership opportunity, self reliance, personal accountability, real life creativity and thoughtful structure than is available to aspiring young leaders in other public, independent, or charter schools.

NYMA prepares students for the challenges of college. By the time they graduate NYMA cadets will have had access to: a variety of meaningful leadership experiences; a robust curriculum geared toward 21st century priorities (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Communication); and a solid core of lifetime fitness and outdoor learning skills. These are the intangibles that make NYMA a unique educational experience. admissions@nyma.org 845-534-3710 W E STO N MA G A Z I NEG ROUP.COM

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At Trinity-Pawling, students gain the skills and self-awareness to navigate a complex and ever-changing world. We believe that critical thinking is key and we teach students to think outside the box.

We also teach something you can’t measure: students learn to respect themselves, their fellow brothers, their surroundings, and their future.

Our graduates are the next generation’s problem solvers, game changers, and thought leaders.

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MenTorShiP Beyond The claSSrooM “The Hun School is a special place, a place where students and teachers are able to form long-lasting bonds, and where the individual student is the top priority. It is an environment that has been engineered to ensure we succeed.”

— Jon Levine ’16, Princeton University

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.

The hun School of PrinceTon Experience a dynamic community where learning is a passion and each day is infused with a spirit of joy. We prepare students for college and life, with a skill-based curriculum that weaves innovative, student-centered learning opportunities within the context of a challenging STEM and humanities curriculum. We also believe that we do our best work when we are able to find joy in the process, through meaningful relationships and individualized opportunities.

Explore the World and Your Place Within It The Hun School serves 640 Boarding and Day students, from 18 states and 29 countries, in grades 6 – 12 and post graduates.

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We think intellectual curiosity is the most powerful energy in the world.

Open House: October 21, 2018

At Hopkins, we’ve created a culture dedicated to perpetuating, fulfilling, and celebrating intellectual curiosity. We believe that education should be a multi-faceted pursuit of the whole intellect, where a diverse community of individuals bond together to inspire each other, challenge each other, explore, discover and achieve. If you think like us, you belong at Hopkins.

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A Secular Education for Boys and Girls in Grades 5 thru 12 Teaching 21st Century Skills & Values To A College Style Schedule

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AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL

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Come visit and see why we are experts in educating young men.

EXCELLENCE Both in and out of the classroom, Avon Old Farms School inspires excellence.

Avon Old Farms is a traditional boys school with nationally recognized scholars, artists, and athletes.

The Avon experience is well-balanced. Young men feel comfortable to explore their ambitions in an inspiring environment.

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Where can you learn about art, history, an ancient civilization and who makes the best gelato in the city?

ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOL Rome, Italy SUMMER PROGRAM INSTITUTE The Arts & Humanities Program

July 22 - August 4, 2018

St. Stephen’s School is a diverse community of learners with a solid history of creating engaged, responsible and motivated global citizens. The curriculum we offer during the academic year extends to and also forms the basis of our summer institute. A strong emphasis on the best elements of American and European education traditions promotes exploration of the rich historical layers of Rome. With the city as a source of academic inspiration, students engage its dynamic urban environment while advancing their knowledge of the arts and humanities.

Participants are located just five minutes from Western civilization’s most significant cultural wonders: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus, and with unrestricted access to some of the Eternal City’s most important monuments, in addition to language instruction in both Latin and Italian, the Arts & Humanities program offers the tools students need to experience Rome, as it should be. Stimulating classes are conducted in English and are suited to high school participants, ages 13-18. Students who live in the greater Rome area may attend as day students and boarding is available to students from around the world.

Students enroll in the following courses:

Also Included:

One language course:

Italian or Latin

An evening Cultural Events Program (opera, musical and theatrical performances)

A core course: Renaissance Art or Roman Topography

Outings to important landmarks in the city that are open for special evening visits

An elective course: Creative Writing or 2D/3D Studio Art

Excursions to different neighborhoods and ice cream shops (gelaterie)

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Come explore, discover and experience all that Rome has to offer!

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Let the world be your classroom.

Choose from over 70 summer programs in 22 countries: • Pre-College Enrichment on the campus of UCLA

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Fork Union Military Academy

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A non-military program combining academic study, leadership development, athletic activities, and summertime fun in Central Virginia!

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INCLUSION • DIVERSITY • EXCELLENCE • ACCEPTANCE • LEADERSHIP

The IDEAL Difference

In our diverse and inclusive K-12 community and within our robust academic program, IDEAL students recognize their potential to effect change and are equipped with the tools to do so. They strive for excellence in and out of the classroom and recognize and draw out the potential for excellence in their peers. They possess the self-awareness to advocate for themselves and the compassion to stand behind others. They not only appreciate but also seek out difference, understanding that only in community are we IDEAL.

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Sign up for a summer Tuesday Talk and Tour or a fall Open House to learn more about IDEAL’s rigorous and differentiated program, innovative social justice curriculum, and uniquely inclusive community.

Join us for our Community Block Party on Saturday, June 9, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

IDEAL is currently accepting applications in select grade levels for Fall 2018.

www.theidealschool.org For further information, contact us at admissions@theidealschool.org or 212-769-1699.

Make this summer

the one that changes their lives.

“Our child’s summer at Eagle Hill was an amazing experience. Just an unbelievably unique school and set of faculty.”

– Eagle Hill Summer Parent

EHS Summer Programs 2018 Summer Academic Program Ages 5-14

Summer Afternoon Activities Program Ages 5-14

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This program immerses children in an environment specifically tailored to meet his or her academic needs.

A fun midday program with beach outings, games, field trips, music, and more!

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SUMMER RIDING

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The Ethel Walker School’s SUMMER RIDING EXPERIENCE is an extension of the School’s renowned equestrian program.

Summer Riding Experience is a long-standing riding camp that helps girls develop into complete horsewomen while having fun! The camp consists of daily riding sessions complemented with activities that include horse care, working with farriers and veterinarians, equine science, and general equestrian knowledge. Our Residential Program is designed to foster lifelong friendships. Students are housed in our newest dorm with air-conditioned, suite-style rooms, just steps away from the barn. Campers will enjoy swimming in our new pool, movie nights, arts and crafts, and trips to the local community.

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Join us Tuesdays: You, and your family (students are welcome) will learn about King, meet the Head of School and the Director of Admission and Financial Aid, plus enjoy a campus tour.

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By J.C. Duffy

Trophies For All Everybody likes to win. Nobody likes to lose. Our 12-year-old son, Troy, likes to participate.

And apparently, he excels at it, because he has so many participation trophies that he needs an entire room to display them.

The fact that that room used to be my walk-in closet has nothing to do with my thoughts on the subject, by the way.

When I was Troy’s age, you got a trophy if you won, and if you lost, you got nothing. You were an also-ran. That’s not the case these days. Call me old-school or call me cruel, but I believe kids should be allowed to lose.

I think it builds character and teaches valuable lessons. I once singlehandedly lost a baseball game when I failed to catch a fly ball because my pants fell down. To this day I wear both a belt and suspenders.

Troy has participation trophies for swimming, chess, basketball, spelling bees, martial arts, science fairs, wrestling; you name it. He has one for curling. He even has one for Yahtzee. He has a trophy for yodeling, and his school doesn’t even have a yodeling program.

He also has various certificates, medals, ribbons, plaques, patches, insignias, badges and an engraved rock (for mountain climbing).

This doesn’t mean he’s necessarily good at any of these things.

I once challenged him to a game of chess and when he set up his pieces they looked like a mob of random zombies about to attack.

Troy recently came to me and said, “Dad, have you seen my latest trophy?” It was about 15 inches high and very heavy. It featured a gold-colored bucket on top of a silver-colored base, and carved into the front of the base was the word “Football.” Above that there was a removable label on which was printed, “Your name here.”

“Congratulations, Son,” I said, though my heart wasn’t in it. “Why is it a bucket? Shouldn’t it be a football?”

“I’m the water boy.”

My wife and I disagree on this topic. She thinks kids deserve something tangible for their time, effort and enthusiasm, and that these awards build self-esteem, self-confidence, and instill a sense of accomplishment. So, I try to present a unified front to our son.

“Do you spill much water?”

“Not a drop!”

“Atta boy!”

We get the trophies engraved at Trophies “R” Us, one of several kids’ trophy shops at the mall. We have an account, and we also get a volume discount. One day when my wife brought back a newly engraved trophy I told her I thought the school was handing out trophies like candy. Her response was, “Ooh, great idea! Let’s fill this one with candy before we give it to Troy!”

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deserves a trophy and participating deserves a pat on the back; she says participating deserves a trophy and winning deserves a pony. I say trophies are now little more than party favors; she says this country was built on party favors. I say if every kid receives a prize for merely showing up, the truly exceptional kids are slighted; she says if they’re so damned exceptional they can stand a little slighting. I say there’s room for only a select few on the winners’ podium; she says expanding the size of winners’ podiums provides jobs. I say this sends a dangerous life message to kids, because not everyone is a winner outside the protected bubble of childhood; she says she once had a pet goldfish named Bubbles and begins sobbing quietly.

I wonder if my wife ever got a trophy for being on the debate team.

“Let me put it this way,” I once said, finally. “Do you believe my boss should give me a bonus every day just for showing up at work?”

“No.” “Do you believe I should bring you flowers every night just for showing up in our marriage?”

“Yes.” One day I asked Troy if he’d like to receive an award for something bigger than just participating. I meant like winning, for instance. He said sometimes he fantasized about snagging a trophy for team spirit, but he didn’t think that was a realistic goal. “Get real, Dad,” he added.

I heard of one girl who won a trophy for improvement in bowling only because she started out intentionally throwing gutter balls.

Why can’t our son have that kind of drive?

This whole issue raises many philosophical questions. Does success always mean coming in first? Does failure always mean coming in last? Would you rather be the best loser or the worst winner? Is it better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven? What does it profit a 12-year-old to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does gravity get a trophy?

There are no wrong answers. And yet, there are no right answers.

When I got home from work today my wife reminded me that we have to go to another Student Awards gala at the school auditorium tonight.

As I put on my tuxedo in the laundry room (I really miss my walk-in closet), I thought back to my childhood humiliation in the outfield.

Tonight I would reap the benefit of what I learned that day, supremely confident in my belt, my suspenders and my cummerbund.

--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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