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Greentree Antiques
521 West Short St. | 859.455. 9660 Greentree@qx.net Classic and fine period furnishings and accessories with appeal for today. Specializing in 18th c. and neoclassical English and American. Visit our KLISMOS showroom. Tue-Sat 10-4 or by appt. Lunch in adjoining tearoom by reservation.
Miller & Woodward Jewelers Lenabelle’s Antiques & Interiors
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2220 Nicholasvillle Rd., Ste. 152 | 859.276.6100 Jewelry Craftsmen Since 1931 Buyers, sellers and appraisers of estate jewelry. Tue-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-3
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238 E Main St. | 859.253.1035, (cell 859.321.1749) www.heritageantiqueslex.com Established for forty years, we carry an amazing selection of 18-19th century period antique furniture, paintings, sporting art, garden furnishings and fountains. Now located in the Kentucky Theatre block in a restored horse livery. Parking in back. Mon-Sat 11-5 or by appt.
829 Chevy Chase Place (in the heart of Chevy Chase) | 859.266.7802 Exceptional collection of antique and semi-antique oriental carpets. Over 30 years of outstanding service in cleaning, restoration/repair, certified appraisals, in-home consultations. Mon-Sat 10-5 or by appt.
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Getting Started with Wine
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A Sure Bet
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Cookin’ In the Bluegrass
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Heard It Through the Grapevine
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The Road to Kentucky
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From the Editor-In-Chief
Rome was the reason I found myself in Central Park on New Year’s Eve, standing in a partially frozen puddle next to a group of men dressed in little more than Speedos, old school striped tube socks and fairy wings. A few years back, after arriving bleary eyed in Rome and settling into a snappy Fiat rental, I headed straight to the Coliseum and was dismayed to see that I’d just missed the start of a festive 5k race. Disappointed to have missed such a unique opportunity to see parts of the city I’d otherwise miss, I resolved to always look for similar opportunities in the future prior to all of my travels. Over the years I’ve found that endurance athletes (runners, bikers, swimmers and the like), regardless of their level of ability, are some of the friendliest people I know, due in part, I suppose, to a commonality resulting from a shared commiseration relating to the challenge at hand. For instance, during a trip to San Francisco I met up with the Niketown Running Club (unfortunately, hill repeats were the scheduled workout), and I was grateful to partner with several regulars who were happy to coax me through the killer workout and share some insider information about great local restaurants. Even in Central Park, surrounded by 5,000 running revelers, I felt right at home navigating the slippery pavement and chatting it up with serious competitors, the aforementioned Speedo fairies and a trio of 20-something’s curiously dressed as pieces from the video game Tetris, among others. In this same spirit of adventure, the travel feature in this issue focuses on unique racing opportunities (both as a participant and spectator) around the world. We hope you’ll be inspired to try something new! We are excited to debut the art-related musings of avant-garde art collector and entrepreneur Steve Wilson in our art column. Wilson and his wife Laura Lee Brown are the visionaries behind the internationally acclaimed 21c Hotel in Louisville (with a second location soon to come in downtown Cincinnati). This month his insightful commentary shares the benefits of looking in our own hometowns for great original art, and he shares a few of his favorite local artists, some you may know, and others who might become a new favorite. We are excited to see where his columns will lead us. Finally, in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in April, our “Of Note” column focuses on products that embrace “green” and/or socially responsible business practices. When I really began digging into the variety of products that fit these criteria, I was amazed at just how much was out there (and regretful that I didn’t have more pages to share everything I’d uncovered). As a big fan of repurposing, one of my favorite finds was the Tennis FUNature chair by Hugh Hayden Designs (hughhayden.com), which utilizes recycled indoor court tennis balls to create a collection of chairs, poufs and coffee tables. Advantage green. Bridget Williams, Editor-in-Chief
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From the Associate Editor
After a few months of bitter cold temps and piles of fluffy snow, the collective mindset is that spring couldn’t come quick enough. The photo shoot for this issue turned poetic as we geared up, braved roughly five inches of snow, to then drape our model in everything from crisp white and flirty to utilitarian with a soupçon of modern. I have much anticipated this March / April spring 2010 fashion issue as it indicates that Derby, spring break and outdoor entertaining is right around the corner! We have showcased some of this seasons hautest looks from Lexington’s finest boutiques. You will be inspired by the sophistication of Carl Meyers and Bella Rose and energized by the edgy, yet cosmopolitan fashions from Mod Boutique. Being a native Louisvillian, Derby season fills me with nothing short of excitement and grandeur. Right now parties are being planned, tickets are being purchased and no doubt outfits are being evaluated and considered. The boutiques are going through a bit of metamorphosis, as the colors are getting brighter, floral patterns are in bloom and hemlines are getting shorter! We all know what that means...shake off those winter blues, as well as those unwanted winter pounds, get a few highlights, grab a spray tan – no need to justify your urge to improve upon the things you can and want to enhance. Ignore the subliminal hints from society that whisper focusing on yourself is a sign of egotism. Embrace spring 2010, the fashions and especially the events! Look for a calendar filled with festive opportunities to give back during all the excitement of the season. Giving back and looking haute while doing so...priceless! Happy Spring! Xoxo
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THE ÉTAGÈRE Furniture made especially for the collector Written by Kirby Camm, Bittners Although there have always been collectors, not until the advent of the 18th century did the collecting of objects start to become mainstream in Europe. It was not until later that century that cabinetmakers began making furniture for the collector to display his or her small treasures. France is credited for first producing a collector’s furniture piece in the late 18th century: the étagère, which is pronounced Ā-tä-zher. Around this same timeframe in England, Thomas Chippendale designed the English equivalent, which they like to refer to as a “what-not,” for displaying collections of small objects. Traditional antique furniture pieces such as secretary desks and breakfronts that are frequently used today for displaying any number of collectibles were never used in that fashion during the 18th and 19th centuries. The original use of the glazed upper sections of these pieces was for displaying books and only books. This same premise also holds true for built-in bookcases. Not until the 20th century did secretary desks, breakfronts and bookcases begin to be used for displaying items other than books. The étagère and the English what-not were originally made for displaying prized possessions, and that is what makes these antique so special. The étagère and what-not are very recognizable because of their free-standing, open-shelving design. Essentially, they are, for the most part, tall and narrow, consisting of a series of open shelves supported by four upright columns, oftentimes with a single drawer at the bottom. The English what-not never has a back, whereas the French and Continental étagère will sometimes have a back. Typically, pieces found in the antique marketplace are 19th century. Eighteenth century examples of these two furniture pieces are just scarce. Technically speaking, I believe an English what-not can be called an English étagère but a French étagère cannot be called a what-not. Also, the English what-not is primarily very simple in style and design, freestanding without a back and usually made out of mahogany. The French étagère can be made out of a variety of woods and is very decorative. A simple French étagère will have more flair than its English counterpart. The illustrated French or Continental étagère, circa 1850, shows how decorative and stylish an étagère can be. It should also be noted that some étagères can be considerably more enhanced than the one illustrated. The English what-not and the French étagère are as unique today as they were when first produced in the 18th and 19th centuries. sl
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Making its global motor show debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September, Jaguar’s 2011 XJ drew large crowds to the show stand, which also displayed the latest 2010 Model Year XKR and XFR models. Building on the success of the XK and XF, the new XJ is the third step in the revitalization of the Jaguar brand and redefines the world's perception of a large sports sedan. According to Mike O’Driscoll, managing director of Jaguar Cars, the XJ is “beautiful, exhilarating to drive, and with a bold, enlightened approach to design, meets the challenges of our fast-changing world.”
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The elongated teardrop shape of the side windows establishes the car’s silhouette and lies at the heart of its flowing design. The XJ does not just look streamlined: it shares a drag coefficient of 0.29 with the XF saloon, making it the most aerodynamic Jaguar ever. The exterior - primarily aluminum with magnesium and composite alloys – allows the XJ to produce a significantly lighter and stiffer body – some 300 pounds lighter than traditional steel body construction, and the lightest in its class. The aluminum body uses more than 50 percent recycled material, with plans to increase this to 75 percent. Body panels made from recycled material use only five percent of the energy required for new aluminum, equating to a potential saving of three tons of CO2 per vehicle. “The new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar,” said Ian Callum, design director for Jaguar Cars. “Its visual impact stems from the elongated teardrop shape of the car’s side windows, a powerful stance and wide track. It is the most emphatic statement yet of Jaguar’s new design direction.” He added, “The lines are beautiful, but we reinterpreted them in quite a different way that actually is right and correct for the 21st century – and that is what’s important. A Jaguar should be very beautiful, very clear in its intent, but relevant for its time.” 36 slmag.net
Taking design cues from the original 1968 XJ sedan, the sleek lines are complemented by a taut waistline, which further accentuates the impression of length and elegance, and creates a natural tension as it fades from the front arches into the middle section of the car, before reappearing as a strong haunch towards the rear. LED taillight clusters wrap dramatically over the rear fenders and feature three red vertical strips. Jaguar's mesh grille and slim Xenon headlights create a strong road presence, while the wrap-around rear screen reduces the visual weight of the roof pillars and gives the impression of an exotic floating roof. Three engine configurations are available on US models. The 5.0-liter, 385-hp naturally aspirated V8 is standard. One can opt for the XJ Supercharged, powered by a 470hp supercharged V8. Finally, a 510-hp supercharged V8 is dedicated to the Supersport model. All three engines combine deft performance, unparalleled character, peerless pedigree, and have a classic Jaguar blend of strength and precision. All engines transmit power through an enhanced version of Jaguar's acclaimed electronically controlled, six-speed automatic transmission, which has a fully-adaptive shift system that delivers extremely smooth gear changes and works to balance performance and economy.
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Benefiting from technologies pioneered on the XFR and XKR models, including continuously variable damping (Adaptive Dynamics), electronically controlled rear differential (Active Differential Control) and a quick ratio power-steering system, the new XJ combines responsive, sporting dynamics with the refined, supple ride expected from a Jaguar. The XJ is able to comfortably accommodate five passengers, even more so in the long-wheelbase models, which provide rearseat passengers with even greater levels of comfort thanks to an additional five inches of rear legroom. The power opening and closing trunk offers convenient access to the 15.2 cubic feet of storage space (with standard alloy space saver spare wheel). A panoramic glass roof, standard on all models, dramatically enhances the sense of light and space inside the interior, which is characterized by a strong sporting character. Chrome and piano black detailing provide an eye-catching contrast to beautifully crafted leather and wood surfaces. Complementing the all-new cabin is a level of colors, woods and leather choices not seen before in a Jaguar. The four models - XJ, XJL, Supercharged and Supersport - allow customers to tailor the car to their personal tastes. The 510-hp XJ Supersport is the top iteration of this, providing the ultimate expression of performance and luxury (custom order only) with a leather headliner, semi-aniline leather seats and woods with laser-generated inlays. The new XJ serves as the debut for a new generation of interior technologies, pioneering the use of display and infotainment systems. One striking omission is the absence of a physical instrument cluster. Instead, a 12.3-inch high-definition screen uses detailed virtual instruments to provide all of the functions performed by traditional dials. In Dynamic mode, the dials assume a sporting red hue and feature a bold gear position indicator that glows red as you reach the rev limiter. A large, eight-inch touch-screen display in the center console provides ease of use to manage many of the XJ’s functions, including climate control, audio, communications
and navigation. An ingenious Dual-View technology feature allows the driver and front passenger to look at completely different content on the same screen. For example, the passenger can watch television or a DVD movie, while the driver views route navigation mapping. Headphone compatibility allows the passenger to listen without the driver being distracted. Collaborating with Bowers & Wilkins has resulted in arguably the best car audio experience to date. Featuring groundbreaking Bowers & Wilkins innovations such as aluminum dome tweeters and Kevlar® drive units, each component in the new XJ’s sound system has been specially designed for the car. The 20-speaker, 15-channel system has been fine-tuned and calibrated by the same expert engineers who tuned Bowers & Wilkins’ 800 Series speakers, which are used at Abbey Road Studios. The Flowport™ technology found on Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series speakers and inside the new XJ uses aerodynamic dimples, much like a golf ball, to reduce turbulence for both optimum airflow out of a speaker cabinet and minimum noise. In order to compensate for the idiosyncrasies of the cabin environment, the audio performance is tuned by the Audyssey MultiEQ XT system, which digitally corrects any imperfection created by the cabin environment to provide distortion free sound anywhere in the car. The XJ offers both Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 to maximize the 7.1 surround sound performance. “From day one, Bowers & Wilkins and Jaguar worked closely together to produce a no-compromise audio experience. This shared desire has resulted in what we believe is the most extraordinary sound system ever to be integrated into a production car,” said Dan Haikin, brand director for Bowers & Wilkins. “With this car I really do feel that I’ve taken almost 30 years of learning and put it into something that is very complete for me; and that’s taken a lot of discipline, a lot of pushing on my part, on my design team’s part and the engineers,” said Callum. But I think we’ve achieved something very special indeed.” sl
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Getting Started with Wine
Written by Scott Harper, MS
What would I have done? What advice would I give someone who was just getting into wine or just wanted to casually learn about wine in order to appreciate wine more? Sure taking a class on wine would be a great idea, but there are many things to get the process started without such a commitment. What steps would I suggest without spending a lot of time or making it too complex? After all, it is supposed to bring us pleasure, not involvedness. Book My first thought is a good wine book. I am currently anxiously awaiting a new wine book to be delivered from one of my favorite wine regions, Châteauneufdu-Pape, aptly named The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Book by Harry Karis. When I told my wife Georgia to expect the book, she gave me the look as if to say, “Another book? You are a Master Sommelier. Do you need more books?” I decided to count how many wine books were on my book shelf, and I stopped counting at 70. To become a Master Sommelier, it does take a lot of books, but to get going or to increase your wine knowledge, one book will do. A very good basic, but not too basic, book is “Windows on The World, Complete Wine Course” by Kevin Zraly. Be sure to buy the latest edition, which is updated annually. If Mr. Zraly’s book would have been my first wine book, I would have learned about wine much more rapidly. This book is concise with just enough information to make it interesting and not laborious like a wine encyclopedia. Glasses Good wine glasses are a must. Here it is easy to go crazy with glasses made to go with specific grapes. Granted, I have many of these, but filling your cabinet with a dozen different glasses for a dozen different wines and trying to figure out each is hardly hitting the easy button. So I recommend getting two glasses to start off. Size is probably the single most important factor. Undersized glasses reduce pleasure, while oversized glasses can enhance it. Glasses should be able to hold at least 12 ounces, but I prefer upwards to 20. Pouring them about a fourth of the way up works nicely for swirling and to develop the aroma. Narrowing it down to one glass for still wine, I would go with a bowl shaped glass sometimes called a Pinot Noir or Burgundy glass. We all should be drinking more sparkling wine, and when you do, it should be from the tall flute-shaped glass, as you want the bubbles to stay in the glass. Make sure it can hold at least eight ounces. Winery Visiting a winery can provide you with an effortless introduction to wine. It can be both fun and educational. Visit a local winery or tag along on a visit to one in an area you are already traveling to. You may be surprised in the quality of the wine tour and educational experience you can get at your local winery, not to mention their wine. Seeing how wine is made and tasting it is the single best way to learn and increase your pleasure of wine.
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Corkscrew Lamentably, too many people fret about opening a bottle of wine. Wines that are now packaged with screw caps are not necessarily poor quality. In fact, they can be every bit as good as one with a cork in it. If you are not sure, buy a screw top wine to drink while you work on opening the one with a cork. I am a big fan of the waiter’s cork screw or wine key, but since this seems to take the most time to master, we will go right to screw pull. Place the screw pull on top of the bottle after you remove the capsule with a foil cutter or knife and twist the handle in the cork. The cork is removed with little effort. Wine Well, we have glasses, a screw pull and we have started reading a good book; now we need some wine. So here are a couple of very good wine recommendations to make use of all of those items. Sauvignon Blanc Honing 2008 (Napa Valley, California) The Honig family farms their vineyards and makes their wine utilizing sustainable farming methods and solar power. The wine is quintessential Sauvignon Blanc, emphasizing fruit and acidity without oak. The wine is dry, light-bodied with crisp acidity citrus flavors and light minerals. Cabernet Sauvignon Sanctuary “Usibelli Vineyard” ’05 (Napa Valley, California) From famed winemaker Dennis Martin of Fetzer, Sanctuary produces only premium varietals for single vineyard wines. In addition to the Usibelli Vineyard, they are also making a Pinot Noir from Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic big, rich, oaky Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It is loaded with flavors of plum, blackberry and vanilla, with a touch of spice and well integrated tannins. Brut Roederer NV (Anderson Valley, California) This winery is part of the French company Louis Roederer. Louis Roederer makes the ultra expensive Cristal Champagne. The best way to make sparkling wine is called the Champagne method. Obviously this producer is familiar with that method. Grapes used to produce this wine are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The sparkling wine has a fantastic creamy mousse and is dry, medium-bodied with delicious flavors of fresh baked bread, baking spice and citrus.
Scott is General Manager of the Bristol Bar & GrilleJeffersonville and is Wine Director/Sommelier for the 5 Bristol Bar & Grille’s in Louisville and Indiana. He teaches wine through Bellarmine University. Scott is a Master Sommelier and a Certified Wine Educator.
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Bibliotaph Well-known for the restorations of Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library and the landscape of the Washington Monument, the landscape architecture firm Olin is also recognized for the landscape design of the J. Paul Getty Center in Los Angeles and Columbus Circle in New York City. In dialogues with noted colleagues and collaborators, each of the partners articulates a personal vision and philosophy of landscape and design. Laurie Olin, Dennis C. McGlade, Robert J. Bedell, Lucinda R. Sanders and Susan K. Weiler - Olin: Placemaking - hardcover, 320 pages, The Monacelli Press, randomhouse.com
Including more than three centuries of drawings culled from the rare books library of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, each page in Botanicals explodes with rich colors and lifelike details. Eugène Séguy - Botanicals,:Butterflies & Insects - hardcover, 300 pages, Assouline, assouline.com
Studies in repetition and order, orchestrations of movement in the landscape, and elements placed in geometric conversation," is how author Mary Myers describes the twenty-five-year career of San Francisco–based landscape architect Andrea Cochran. Featuring stunning photography, drawings, plans, and an essay by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curator Henry Urbach, the book represents the combination of harmony, wonder, and surprise that awaits wherever Cochran's sharp geometry and vibrant plant life meet. Mary Myers - Andrea Cochran: Landscapes - hardcover, 192 pages, Princeton Architectural Press, papress.com
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Not technically a book, but certainly worthy of note, the oversized 2010 Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Pure Seed Book is hands down one of the most comprehensive and fascinating seed catalogues we've encountered. Beautifully photographed and filled with both familiar and rare vegetable, fruit and flower seeds from around the globe (including wild melons from Africa and heirloom tomatoes in a variety of hues). All of their seeds are open-pollinated and are free of any genetic altering. The 2010 Pure Seed Book can be ordered at RareSeeds.com.
Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes presents the life and work of one of the foremost landscape designers of the early 1900s. Born into a prominent New York family (she was the niece of Edith Wharton), Farrand eschewed the traditional social life of the Gilded Age to pursue her passion for landscape and plants. Many of her clients were members of the highest echelon of society with estates in Newport, the Berkshires, and Maine, but Farrand ultimately became a consultant for university campuses, including Yale and Princeton, and for public gardens, including the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and the Rose Garden at The New York Botanical Garden. Judith B. Tankard - Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes - hardcover, 240 pages, The Monacelli Press, randomhouse.com
Suitable for a tiny terrace or a large country expanse, the 25 projects in Garden Mosaics show you how to decorate your outdoor space in a charming, individual and enduring way. Suitable for beginners, 150 color photos support the easy-to-follow instructions. Becky Paton - Garden Mosaics: 25 Step-by-Step Projects For Your Outdoor Room - Paperback, 128 pages, CICO Books, cicobooks.com
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Cavallino Classic XIX Beautiful enough in its own right, the front lawn of The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach looked even more spectacular being used as a parking lot of sorts for a gathering of the world’s finest Ferraris during the Concorso d’Eleganza, which was held as part of the Cavallino Classic, a six-day convention for Ferrari owners and enthusiasts. It is one of a handful of domestic automobile shows where one can ogle the Italian supercars while eavesdropping on a conversation in Italian – a testament to the international appeal of this annual event. The XIX event celebrated 50 years of the 250 GT SWB and the 250 GTE 2+2. Crowds gathered around two special unveilings: the P540 Superfast Aperta and the latest Zagato built 575 GTZ. The former was built as a one-off for American Edward Walson as part of Ferrari’s special projects program to meet requests from their most discerning clients. Walson asked that the car be a modern interpretation of the gold 599 GTB Fiorano built for the 1968 Fellini film “Toby Dammit.”
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1957 250 GT LWB TDF Berlinetta
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The upper lawn closest to the hotel showcased the most significant Ferraris in attendance, and the judges, a group of leading international experts, selected both Best of Show winners from this group. The Cavallino Cup for Best in Show 'Competition' was awarded to a 1957 250 GT LWB TDF Berlinetta (chassis number 0677 GT). One of only 14 Louvre Ferrari 250 GT Berlinettas, the car boasts a host of impressive race victories, including the Tour de France. The significance of its legacy was underscored by its sale price of $5 million in 2006. Best in Show in the 'Street' category went to the oldest Ferrari in attendance, a 1951 212 Export Vignale Berlinetta (chassis number 0080 E). Brought to the US in 1956, the car has been shown nationwide in all of the major concours events, including a runner-up for the Most Elegant award at Pebble Beach in 1994. The final day of the Cavallino Classic celebration was the Classic Sports Sunday at the Mar-a-Lago Club, the legendary Marjorie Merriweather Post mansion in old Palm Beach. A who’s who of highly desirable classic cars - including Rolls-Royce, AlfaRomeo, Porsche, Bentley, Delage, Jaguar, Triumph and Vauxhall – were shown alongside the celebrated Ferraris. In a departure from the formality of the prior afternoon’s judging, awards were voted on by event attendees and presented later that afternoon during brunch in the ballroom. Among the charities that benefit from the success of the Cavallino Classic are the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club and the American Council of the Blind Scholarship Fund. sl
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The Runaround. Racing Around the World by Land and Sea. Monaco Grand Prix Monaco’s Formula One Grand Prix is the crème de la crème of racing, dating back to 1929, a time when motorsports were still in their infancy. Adding to the excitement is the fact that at present, it’s the last "street course” remaining in the Formula One calendar. The course encompasses 78 laps on a 2.075mile circuit, which races around the narrow, winding streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, making it the ultimate test of driving skill. One of the most notable features of the course is the tunnel, where drivers have to adjust their vision as they emerge from the tunnel at the fastest point of the track and brake for the chicane in the daylight. Two weeks prior to the 2010 Formula One Grand Prix event is the biennial Historic Grand Prix, which is run using only cars made before 1984. For tickets and information about the Grand Prix (May 13 to 16) and the Historic Grand Prix (May 1 and 2), visit formula1.com. Overlooking the famous hairpin turn, the 619-room Fairmont Monte Carlo provides an optimal vantage point for both races. The Fairmont Monte Carlo has been an integral part of principality life since its opening in 1975 by Princess Grace. The property is just two years out from a $57 million renovation that included a complete transformation of the
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main entrance, lobby, guest rooms, signature restaurant and bar, and other public areas. A genuine suspension bridge dominates the hotel’s internal arcade, and spectacular bay windows offer a breathtaking view over the Pointe de la Vigie, the open sea and the yachts that meet at the port of Monaco. The Fairmont’s new L'Horizon Deck, Restaurant & Champagne Bar, located on the seventh floor, offers beautiful 360 degree views of the principality: the legendary Opera House, Prince’s Palace and Casino - against a backdrop of the renowned Riviera and the azure splendor of the Mediterranean. Opened in July 2009, the Willow Stream Spa offers eight intimate treatment rooms with all of the comfort and sophistication of specialized treatments that reflect the lifestyle and the wealth of this destination. The property’s historical Grand Prix experience package includes a two-night stay, access to the seventh floor terrace and welcome amenities. For the main event, the Grand Prix Formula One Experience package includes access to the rooftop terrace overlooking the hairpin turn, a mega plasma screen to follow the race and buffet breakfast, in addition to welcome amenities and Grand Prix in-house activities (fairmont.com/montecarlo).
Running Chicago Now in its 33rd year, The Bank of America Chicago Marathon’s fast and flat course remains a favorite of world class elite runners seeking the $75,000 prize purse for the win, as well as recreational runners looking for a new personal record or to qualify for The Boston Marathon. In 2009, it took just over two months for the race to reach its 45,000 participant capacity. Organizers expect a similar outcome for the October 10, 2010 event. As a result of its national and international draw, the iconic race assists in raising $10 million for a variety of charitable causes. (chicagomarathon.com) The sleek and sophisticated Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (401 N. Wabash Ave., 877.458.7867, trumpchicagohotel.com), located in the heart of the city astride the fabled Chicago River, is an ideal base for race weekend or during any of the scores of events taking place throughout the year in the Windy City. The hotel, comprising floors 14 to 27 of a landmark 92-story residential tower, features 339 luxuriously appointed and spacious guestrooms – including one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. Boasting picturesque
skyline, Chicago River and Lake Michigan views from floor-toceiling windows in the living and bedrooms, each guestroom features a fully-equipped kitchen with Italian wood cabinetry by Snaidero and stainless steel appliances; contemporary, custom-designed furniture, decorative fireplace and flat-panel television and state-of-the-art stereo system in the living room; Stearns & Foster pillow-top mattresses with 500-thread count linens from Bellino; and a lavish limestone bathroom with custom vanities, separate stall shower, deep soaking tubs and in-mirror television portal. Located on the 11th floor, The Spa at Trump offers preand post-marathon spa packages designed to invigorate and sooth the body and spirit. In addition to 11 treatment rooms offering an array of massages, facials and relaxation programs, spa amenities include Swiss and Vichy showers, hydrotherapy services, a manicure and pedicure suite and a host of signature local beauty treatments. There are 53 spa guestrooms available on the spa level that are generously scaled and exceptionally designed to stimulate the senses and provide a true wellness
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The Runaround. Racing Around the World by Land and Sea. experience. Each room is assigned a personal nutritionist along with an exclusive, in-room health menu. The hotel is offering special rates (from $310) and amenities (including special hi-carb/organic in-room dining menus) for marathon participants. Visit trumphotelchicago.com or call 877.458.7887 for more information and reservations. Carbo load prior to race day with a slice of deep-dish pizza at Gino’s East or choose to dine in a more refined setting at Ristorante Prosecco in the heart of the River North Gallery District (710 N. Wells, 312.951.9500). With a color palette reminiscent of a glass of its namesake and other design cues culled from the owners’ fondness for the gilded beauty of Venice, Prosecco’s menu celebrates the finest foods from all 20 regions of Italy. For a post-race celebration, reward yourself with a bit of culinary theatre at Moto (945 West Fulton Market, 312.491.0058). Recognized as a pioneer in the field of culinary gastronomy, Chef Homaro Cantu applies both scientific and artistic principles to his 10- and 18-course tasting menus. Setting the stage for the evening is an edible menu outlining courses with curious names like “Ants on a Log” and “Cuban Cigar” (the latter being a Cuban-style sandwich wrapped in a grape leaf and served in a vintage-style ashtray complete with “ashes” made of black and white sesame seeds). Cap off the evening at The Bar at Trump, a sophisticated lounge located on the hotel’s mezzanine level. Outstanding views of the Chicago River and the Michigan Avenue Bridge ensure a memorable Chicago experience.
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If you are more apt to strut the runway than the parkway, be sure to check out Fashion Focus, a celebration of Chicago’s thriving fashion industry, held annually in October. The event showcases some of the city’s top designers with runway shows in Millennium Park and at various locations around the city, as well as shopping events and industry seminars. For more information, visit chicagofashionresource.com
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The Runaround. Racing Around the World by Land and Sea. Sailing St. Martin St. Martin plays host to a number of prestigious yachting events throughout the year, with the most notable being the Heineken Regatta. Started in 1980 with just 12 boats, the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now the largest in the Caribbean. In recent years a number of changes have taken place, including pre-regatta match racing, unforeseen alterations in courses and different party venues, as always proving true the regatta’s catchphrase of “serious fun.” This year the organization, for the third time led by Heather Tackling, is celebrating its 30th edition. During the regatta (March 4-7), both sides of the island come together for one big party — offering visitors and locals a first-hand look at the differences and the similarities shared by the Dutch and French sides. There are races every day, with large afterrace parties taking place in Phillipsburg the first night and Marigot the second. Top performers like The Black Eyed Peas, Jimmy Cliff and the Marley Brothers have headlined the End of Regatta Party. (heinekenregatta.com). Interested in experiencing grinding a winch or trimming a sail? If so, consider booking an excursion with America’s Cup Yacht Racing, which allows you to participate as a crew member aboard one of their four famous multi-million dollar America’s Cup yachts - including Stars & Stripes and Canada II - built for the last America’s Cup using 12 Metre Yachts. Each Regatta takes approximately three hours and previous race experience is not necessary. Before the race you will attend a briefing, during which we will give a little history of the America's Cup and select the teams. A skipper will brief you about what you can
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expect and give you training in your specific crew position. A celebratory victory rum punch party caps off an exhilarating day of sailing. Excursions start at $75 per person (12metre.com). A stay at La Samanna provides an ideal opportunity to satiate your sailor’s appetite. The newly renovated 55-acre beachfront property recently welcomed award-winning chef René Bajeux who has since created new menus for each of the hotel’s restaurants and room service. Chef Bajeux is one of less than 50 American chefs honored with the title of “Certified Master Chef ” and has frequently appeared at the renowned James Beard House. Under Bajeux’s direction, the lushly landscaped property has become even more Eden-like with the addition of a kitchen garden. Tours of the garden and cooking classes to be offered in 2010 and led by Chef Bajeux will showcase the resort’s devotion to an unparalleled gastronomic experience keeping the ingredients local and fresh. Another elite enhancement includes the expansion of the wine cellar, la Cave, complete with an exclusive and private dining option as well as “The Chef ’s Table” a weekly dinner with wine pairings for up to ten discerning guests. The hotel’s spa also has a fresh new look, complete with their own proprietary product line, Sisley, for use in their wide variety of unique treatments. The property’s “Gourmet Package” (from $820 USD per night) includes champagne and canapés upon arrival, daily buffet breakfast, tasting menu at La Cave, sunset beach cocktails and unlimited use of non-motorized water sports (800.957.6128, lasamanna.com).
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Marathon du Médoc Named an UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007, Bordeaux, France, offers access to the region’s storied vineyards, as well as its historic city center. One of the most unique ways to see the region is via foot as part of the Marathon du Médoc, run annually since 1984. The race is deliberately limited to 8,500 participants to preserve the founders’ core principals of health, sport, conviviality and fun (90 percent of the runners participate in costume). You will not encounter run-of-the-mill water and Gatorade stations during Médoc, rather, as indicated on the event’s official map with tiny red goblets, there are 18 wine stops that also offer local delicacies such as cheese, oysters, steak and even sausage. Taking time to savor them all accounts for the race’s unofficial slogan - "Le Marathon Le Plus Long Du Monde" - the World's Longest Marathon. While the overall winner takes home their weight in grand crus (all finishers receive a bottle of Medoc wine among other treats), everyone is treated to a post-race gala complete with a fireworks display and a marathon village vibrating to the sound of numerous bands and full of appetizing restaurants. Those who are still able to walk the next day partake in a group recovery walk or a mountain bike ride through the Moulis wine region. The 2010 event is scheduled for September 11 (marathondumedoc.com). There are a plethora of fine accommodations in this picturesque region, and we have selected two recommended
by marathon organizers: Château Cordeillan-Bages and The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux. Château Cordeillan-Bages Set in the heart of the Medoc vineyards and surrounded by the biggest forest and broadest estuary in Europe, the 28 guest rooms are contained within an 18th century mansion. Executive Chef Thierry Marx is a locavore who is heralded as a pioneer in contemporary French haute cuisine. Members of his staff offer on-site cooking classes. There is a fitness room, pool and sauna on property. Nearby activities include wine tours, golf, sailing, horse riding, water sports and fishing. (Rooms from €199 to €392 per night, cordeillanbages.com) The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux The 150-room Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux opened in June of 2008 as the first luxury hotel to open in France’s renowned wine capital, a revitalized destination for international luxury travelers. The hotel is comprised of eight buildings linked to a historic palais. It is located in the heart of the city, opposite the Opéra National de Bordeaux and steps from the Golden Triangle’s luxury shopping district. Fine dining restaurant Le Pressoir d’Argent features haute seafood and a multi-story wine cave lined with thousands of regional bottles available in the restaurant and for guest purchase. Their 10,000-square-foot Les Bains de Léa Spa features its own line of signature cosmetics, 12 treatment rooms, an indoor rooftop pool with breathtaking city views. (Rooms from €232.50 to €2,000, theregentbordeaux.com) sl
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In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’ve selected a few products that demonstrate that sustainability and style need not be mutually exclusive. The Great Lakes Collection of outdoor furniture by Terry Hunziker for Sutherland is made of EcoPlex (a composite material containing 97% post-consumer recycled plastics by weight) and cast aluminum. The collection is available to interior designers and architects through fine showrooms nationwide (sutherlandfurniture.com or 800-717-8325). Founded in 1976, the company boasts that they were “Eco-Chic before it was chic,” and as such the majority of their hand-crafted wallcoverings – including the Glazed Abaca, Java Cork, Glam Grass, Juicy Jute Grass cloth, Japanese Paper Weave, Leo’s Luxe Linens and Madagascar raffia show here - have always balanced luxury with sustainability. To the trade (phillipjeffries.com).
The Spring Line is an artistic recycling project, established by Susan Woods, designer in chief of Aswoon/Susan Woods Studio. Old mattresses dumped in the streets of New York City become functional again, now within a different context (Aswoon.com).
As with all EcoSmart Fire products, the company’s new outdoor range models are environmentally friendly, designer fireplaces that are fueled by a renewable, modern energy (Denatured Ethanol) so they burn clean and are virtually maintenancefree. ?The outdoor range includes three freestanding models: Cyl, Mini T and Lantern, which range in price from $1,990 - $3,990. Available through Voltage in Cincinnati, 3209 Madison Road, (513) 871-5483. (Ecosmartfire.com)
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Conant Metal & Light repurposed lighting transforms obsolete and vintage objects into green, energy efficient lighting - a mindful blend of environmental consciousness, design ethic, and a love of nostalgia ($85 - $295 - Conantmetalandlight.com). Amy Helfand's rugs are hand-knotted from Tibetan wood and Chinese silk in a workshop outside Katmandu certified by Rugmark, an organization working to end child labor in the carpet industry. Shown is "Adrift". From $125 per square foot (amyhelfand.com).
Made in the USA from reclaimed .060" thick 304 Stainless Steel, Designer Drains describes their innovative products as “jewelr y for your shower.� Customized and personalized requests are encouraged (Designerdrains.com).
The 6-inch tall Quadra 25 faucet from Cifial boasts an eco-friendly 1 1/2-gallon-per-minute flow rate. Available in polished chrome, satin nickel and weathered finishes (Cifalusa.com).
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On her Etro dress and jacket, Ciner jewelry On him Etro blazer, slacks, print shirt and sweater, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes
Winning looks on and off the track.
A Sure Bet Photography by Eric Williams
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Ermenegildo Zegna blazer, slacks, shirt and tie, Torino belt and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes
Luciano Barbera
Robert Talbott
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Kate Spade Tutti Frutti tweed mini skirt & jacket, Christine A. Moore Millinery & Gerard Yosca Jewelry
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St. John & Christine A. Moore Millinery
Piazza Sempione, Tory Burch accessories
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Spring Fever Photography by Andrew Kung
Celebrate the season with style.
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Sources Bella Rose 126 West Maxwell Street, (859) 255-2565, bellarosestyle.com Carl Meyers 109 Walton Ave., (859) 309-9889, carlmeyers.com Mod Boutique 828 East High Street, (859) 335-6631, modboutiquelex.com
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NEW VIEW Fine Dining at Baker’s 360 Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Eric Williams
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When it comes to dining, some view the experience as necessary sustenance, while others see it as an opportunity for camaraderie, exploration and enjoyment. Dining at Baker’s 360 falls squarely into the latter. Commandeering the top floor of the Chase Building in downtown Lexington, the experience begins as soon as one steps out of the elevator. The vast space displays an edgy chic sensibility. Referring to the space’s prior inhabitant, interior designer Doreen Taylor of Taylored Interiors sums up her transformation by saying “It’s not your daddy’s old Lafayette Club”.
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A comfortable seating area in front of a dual-sided floating ribbon-gas fireplace divides the bar area to the left, from the dining room to the right. Taylor espouses a mantra of repurposing and recycling in her work and as such found ways to incorporate pieces from the Lafayette Club into her urban-inspired design. Disparate metallic elements were selected as grounding colors for each room based on the feeling they convey. Copper was chosen for the dining room because of its warmer, romantic appeal, while steel dominates the bar area and compliments whimsical touches of baroque. Granite-colored concrete floors are a common element throughout the interior. The view is an obvious draw and the owners went to great expense to replace all of the windows to maximize the vistas. Each window can be opened during temperate weather to simulate a screen porch effect. Face-to-face extended wingback loveseats on bun feet dressed with slightly iridescent damask upholstery provide intimate dining arrangements. Appearing to float in the copper-colored drapery between each window
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is an eclectic collection of artwork than runs the gamut of oil on canvas pastoral landscapes left from the Lafayette Club to garage sale finds. Taylor’s selection of artwork is “about feel and not pedigree” and she plans to rotate and update pieces every few months. Three private rooms are available that can accommodate intimate parties of 12 to larger gatherings of as many as 55. The chef ’s room boasts covetable views of both the city and the heart of the kitchen. Underscoring the theme is a whimsical bejeweled pot rack hanging above the dining table. All private rooms are business friendly and fully equipped with AV technology. As lovely as it is, Bakers 360 is much more than a room with a view, as Executive Chef Tony Efstratiadis, is on a mission to make the restaurant a bona fide dining destination. A Southern California native and alumni of the Jeff Ruby culinary group, Efstratiadis incorporates various ethnic elements to provide a fusion-style interpretation of traditional American fare.
While the crux of the menu revolves around a selection of prime Angus beef that has been dry-aged for 28 days, the menu also boasts an outstanding selection of sushi and worldly inspired starters and entrees. Quickly becoming a favorite of the many repeat guests from the selection of starters is the herbed goat cheese flatbread, a flavorful combination of roasted peppers, spinach, dried fruit and honey. Mexican, Italian and Asian influences hearken to chef Efstratiadis’ varied restaurant experiences in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Louisville, San Antonio and Cincinnati.
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Nigiri & sashimi, maki rolls from the sushi menu are served with artistic aplomb. Signature maki rolls include the Bakers’ Roll (pink soy paper, salmon, white tuna and avocado topped with a trio of tobiko and spicy sauces) and the 360 Buffalo Roll (Teriyaki-style rare filet mignon, red leaf lettuce, cream cheese and cucumber with a trio of spicy sauces). Baker’s 360 offers both hot and chilled sake to complement their extensive sushi selection. Carnivores will find their mouth’s watering when pouring over the selections found in the M.E.A.T portion of the dinner menu. From the 6 ounce filet mignon to the 24 ounce bone-in ribeye, all of the steaks can be topped with a number of enhancements, including Alaskan King Crab, garlic shrimp and bourbon-molasses butter, among others. A
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dozen globally influenced fish, fowl and pork entrees and delectable sides (including creamed spinach with Asian pear, goat cheese and bacon) round out the dinner menu and account for a variety of dining preferences. If you’re one of those people who start your meal by looking at the dessert menu, you won’t be disappointed. Chocoholics may find themselves so enraptured in the 360 chocolate martini, chocolate almond layer cheesecake and triple chocolate bourbon brownie that they’ll forget all about the view. Serving lunch Monday through Friday, Sunday brunch and dinner seven days a week, Baker’s 360 is located at 201 E. Main Street in downtown Lexington. For more information or reservations, call 523.7797 or visit bakers360.us. sl
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Walnut An Springs Unexpected Farm Heirloom Written by Jennifer Mueller Dotson
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One can only imagine how serendipitous it was for a celebrated seamstress to purchase the home of an heir to the Singer Sewing Machine Company. For Lori and Brian Wood, happening upon Walnut Springs Farm was one of those moments. Though not actively looking for a home at the time and despite the fact that the 1930s-era farmhouse and its miles of horse board fencing needed work, the view from every angle of its magnificent 500-plus acres was breathtaking. The home is comprised of approximately 10,000 square feet of living space and situated on a hill in the center of the farm that affords it sweeping vistas of almost the entire property. After serious contemplation, the Woods decided it was a homestead they simply couldn’t pass up.
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Adding on an extensive amount of square footage was needed to accommodate their family and their penchant for genially entertaining both friends and relatives. The roughly yearlong renovation was well worth the wait. The expansion transformed an existing outdoor courtyard into a simply elegant dining room now furnished with many heirloom antiques from Brian’s grandparents including the main light fixture adorned with Lalique crystals and two stately Queen Ann-style china cabinets. As a result of the courtyard conversion, some of the interior walls are what was once the exterior brick veneer, and these have been painted to match the soft yellow hue of the added walls. Transition threshold ramps were designed in each doorway to accommodate the elevation change during renovation. “Our boys love having these ramps and use them to their advantage as they ride their ‘rip stixs’ through the kitchen and dining room after school while I’m fixing dinner,” says Lori. 78 slmag.net
In contrast to the dining room, the statement of the study is more about comfort and lounging than decorum. Whether it is to surf the Internet, discuss their day or simply catch a catnap on Brian’s grandparent’s signature red couch, this is the room where the family tends to convene the most. Brian, an avid hunter and fisherman, maintains an impressive hunting closet located in the study. The closet tells a story of family traditions, with Witt’s boots and B.B. gun stowed away as carefully as his father’s, and brothers’ more serious artillery. The windows, exterior doors and fireplace are original to the home in this room. One of the most interesting doors, however, is the one that leads from the study to the back stairwell: a salvaged antique refrigerator door from a florist with family ties that was added to the home during renovations. The original entrance to the home is still intact and now serves as a side entrance off the study.
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The dining room was added during the renovation on what was an outdoor courtyard. The wallpaper is the same as that used in the homeowners’ previous residence. The Lalique crystal chandelier and pair of stately Queen Annstyle china cabinets are family heirlooms.
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While couple’s three boys Clark (10), Thomas (8) and Witt (5) obviously enjoy the indoor skate ramps on the first floor, their individual bedroom suites on the second are equally appealing, as each was designed to express their unique personalities. In Thomas’ room for example, Lori enlisted the talents of interior designer Joe Richardson of Hubbuch and Co. to paint an amazing dinosaur kingdom mural that wraps around the walls. A super mom to the nth degree, Lori relishes in all the trappings that come with raising boys, lizards and turtles included. Another room that remains well occupied on the second floor is Lori’s sewing room. Lori has been sewing since she was a young child and began heirloom sewing nearly 20 years ago. Serving much like a treetop hideaway, the walls are lined with bolts of material and endless spools of thread. With sewing patterns spread out around the floor, mannequins wearing anything from final garments to design pieces and ideas, this
is clearly a professional tailor’s dwelling and retreat. While attending Auburn University, she would drive 45 minutes to Montgomery to take heirloom-sewing classes several times a week all throughout her college career. Starting with simple cross-stitch and needlepoint, she is now one of the most sought-after seamstresses for custom christening and baptismal gowns, smocked outfits and many other heirloom creations. Brian helped her incorporate her now thriving business “Lori’s Heirloom Sewing.” Lori’s talents aren’t limited to the sewing room. A painted harlequin pattern on the hardwood floors in the entry are her handiwork after attempts by other painters left her less than satisfied with the result. Bearing the patina of both the pitter-patter of little feet and countless stilettoed friends enjoying their gracious hospitality, it serves as a reminder that the Wood family has made this unique property their own. sl
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The Business of Leisure
Blackbird Vineyards and Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Robert Bengtson
Blackbird Vineyards is one of the many outstanding vintners participating in the Lexington Cancer Foundation’s 2010 wine auction (Thursday, April 29) at Keeneland. Blackbird Vineyard founder Michael Polenske has been an ardent supporter of the LCF, not only through his participation at the event, but also as a host for related vintner events taking place in Napa Valley. First planted in 1997 with 5717 vines on the site of a former walnut orchard, the estate vineyard is located in the heart of the Oak Knoll District – a region appreciated for its moderate climate and deep, gravelly clay loam soils. In subsequent years, the vineyard quietly provided its outstanding fruit to many of Napa’s finest winemakers. It was this level of quality that attracted the attention of Polenske, an entrepreneur intently devoted to what he refers to as “the business of leisure.”
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Polenske purchased the property in 2003 and established Blackbird Vineyards as an ultra premium producer of Pomerolinspired wines in its own right (Blackbird continues to provide fruit to such winemakers at Bob Foley and Romel Rivera). “With Blackbird, I’ve found a vineyard that can produce a world-class wine with a Merlot in the style of the ‘Garagiste’ wines that have grown to prominence in the last 20 years, with a nod to the classics on the right bank,” said Polenske. Fittingly, “Merlot” is French patois for “Little Blackbird.” Designated Napa’s 14th AVA (American Viticultural Area) less than five years ago, Oak Knoll District is well poised to bring forth the prominence and elegance of Napa Valley Merlot. Polenske likens the Oak Knoll District in general, and Blackbird Vineyards in particular, to France’s Pomerol region, known for its stellar Merlots. “The terroir of the Oak Knoll appellation is
strikingly similar to the Pomerol,” he said. “The soil and the climates are similar, and like Oak Knoll, it’s more rustic and rural than other regions.” Displaying proven flair for combining individual talents into a highly effective team, Polenske has assembled a dynamic group to execute his vision for Blackbird to become an ultra premium label producing elegantly styled, appropriately balanced red wines that offer short- and long-term cellaring potential. Consulting winemaker Sarah Gott possesses extensive experience producing noteworthy wines, including Insignia and Backus for Joseph Phelps, Quintessa, and Joel Gott Wines, which she makes with her husband. “I’d spent a lot of time in the wine country with family and friends when I was growing up,” said Gott. “Food and wine had always been a big part of my life, so becoming a winemaker seemed like a natural progression.”
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Oscar Renteria, a second-generation leader of Renteria Vineyard Management, tends to the vineyard. Renteria believes the infusion of technology is insurance for the future and his company combines practical, generational field knowledge with innovative trials and experimentation to grow the finest grapes possible. Winemaker Aaron Pott became interested in wine at the age of nine when he ordered a glass of milk in a venerable Parisian Bistro. When the waiter responded that “milk is for babies” and promptly produced a glass of watered down red, Pott realized that wine was a beverage of choice for adults and immersed himself in the world of wine trivia. After completing his education with a master’s degree in Viticulture from the Unversité de Bourgogne in Dijon, France, he worked for nearly six years making wine in France before returning to the United States to take a position with Beringer Wine Estates. Pott’s duties expanded in 2001 as winemaker at St. Clement in St. Helena, and in 2004 he accepted the position as winemaker and general manager at Quintessa. In 2007 he formed Pott Wines and is 88 slmag.net
dedicated to consulting for a select group of notable producers, as well as making wines of his own. Rounding out the team is Paul Leary. As president, Paul develops forecasting strategies, establishes sales and distribution channels, develops an infrastructure for direct to consumer sales and oversees the short and long term objectives of the winery. Blackbird’s inaugural 2003 bottling, culled from a small crush of grapes that were not already claimed by other vintners, resulted in the Merlot’s awarding of a stellar 98 points from Vinfolio, who proclaimed it “the best Merlot nobody had ever heard of.” Since then, word has spread, and at the 29th annual Auction Napa Valley, Blackbird Vineyards collectively raised $47,750 with its exclusive lot offerings, including a 2007 Proprietary Red Wine barrel lot that garnered the eighth highest bid among the 115 barrel lots. At the 13th annual Premiere Napa Valley wine auction, Blackbird Vineyards’ five-case lot garnered an impressive $2,400 per case, which represented a 125 percent increase over its 2006 release price.
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Polenske further expanded on his “business of leisure” with the opening of Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, a destination where guests can appreciate ar t and furnishings that encompass a variety of works from 16th century European craftsmen to contemporary artists and designers, all while savoring limited production, boutique wines. Located only yards away from The French Laundry, Chef Thomas Keller’s three-star Michelin rated restaurant, Ma(i)sonry inhabits a beautifully restored, 104-year-old private stone residence in Yountville, California, one of only two buildings in Yountville listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “We wanted to create a destination where wine and art came together in
a way that would enhance our guests’ enjoyment of both,” said Polenske. “Ma(i)sonry is in every way a celebration of life’s aesthetics. Every collection on site has been created by the hand of an artist, artisan or designer, and, of course, that includes the wine.” To taste and acquire Blackbird Vineyards wines while visiting Napa Valley, visit Ma(i)sonr y Napa Valley at 6711 Washington St. in Yountville, CA. For additional information, call 707.944.0889 or visit maisonry.com or blackbirdvineyards.com. For tickets and information related to the Lexington Cancer Foundation’s wine auction on April 29th, visit lexingtonfoundation.org. sl
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Art about Town
Gaela Erwin
Written by Steve Wilson Very often, news and feature stories written about collecting art are focused on how much a particular piece cost or how collectors go to far corners of the world to buy. Laura Lee and I enjoy traveling, and we do find wonderful work not only in third world and European cities, but also in American cities. We have purchased work at the Basel Art Fair in Miami, which was featured in the last edition of Sophisticated Living. However, we get as much or more pleasure from buying works created by local artists here in Louisville and the surrounding area. I think attitudes about art are rapidly changing, especially here in Louisville. But, for the last few decades, many people thought of good art as mysterious, expensive and relevant only to other people. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Certainly there are many priceless works in the galleries and 96 slmag.net
storerooms of great museums around the world, but there are also great works that are not necessarily so expensive in galleries and schools right here at home. Who decides whether art is great or not is left up to you, the viewer. The age-old question of who decides, and by what measure, when art is great or not is very easy for me to answer. You, the viewer or potential purchaser, are the only one to whom the work needs to speak. The opinion of others is irrelevant when Laura Lee and I purchase work for our collection. I especially do not like to evaluate art on the basis of an expert’s opinion any more than I like to go to a movie based on a review. As a result, our collection reflects our personalities. And most people, but not all, get a kick out of seeing what we might exhibit next.
Chris Radtke
We are attracted to works that provoke us in different ways‌ to laugh, to cry, to marvel and even to be offended. All of these life emotions contribute to a greater understanding and tolerance for the challenges that people face in their everyday lives. In reality, art is only a piece of paper or stone or some other inanimate object. The reaction or interpretation of it comes from within the viewer based on education, environment or other aspects of personal history. When one is offended by art, the next step should be to look within and discover why the discomfort. My favorite piece in our collection, at this moment, is by a Louisville-based artist, Chris Radtke, and is currently
standing proudly in the lobby of 21c as part of a show of unusual portraits. Radtke’s work has for several years been a manifestation of a deep introspection of her physical being, as well as that of her family members. I have never asked her to explain her work to me (many artists are reluctant to do that), but, in a profound and mysterious way, it has been a mirror to me of my own life. The work consists of two tall wooden boxes about my height. They could represent lovers, mates or siblings. At their bases is a pile of shattered glass. They seem to be figures whose souls or hearts have been broken; yet the pile of glass glistens in the light with an addictive attraction.
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Radtke’s work is available at Zephyr Gallery (www. zephyrgallery.org,) and she is currently showing at Country Club, a gallery in Cincinnati. Two other Louisville artists of note are also members of Zephyr, and their works are also being featured in the show in Cincinnati: Letitia Quesenberry and Stephen Irwin. Irwin has enjoyed national recognition recently and is now also represented by Invisible Exports Gallery in New York (www.invisible-exports.com). His work continues to evolve. Some years ago he worked with collage, then plastic, and now has developed an unusual style of painting that involves covering up images with white, allowing faint hints of an image to show through. Another favorite artist of mine and Laura Lee’s is Gaela Erwin, who is a meticulous painter now working in pastels. She is recognized as one of the best portrait painters in America today. She was one of seven winners for a competition at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., where her work will hang for the next year. (www.portraitcompetition. 98 slmag.net
si.edu/exhibition2009/AllFinalists.aspx) She is one of the few local artists who have had a one-woman show at the Speed Art Museum. Erwin is also a teacher at St. Francis High School and will do commissioned portraits. Russel Hulsey is yet another artist whose work has evolved in a very intriguing way. When we first met him, he was doing video projections on clear screens, which produced almost a holographic image with shadows cast throughout the room. After taking some time off, he is now doing straightforward drawings of famous and intellectual characters in history. He recently had a one-man show at Art Ecology (www.artecologyllc.com). I am very excited to reveal for the first time that local painter Monica Mahoney is working on eight mammoth paintings to be hung in Proof on Main in late April. Mahoney has demonstrated a unique talent of mastering any medium she tries and continues to amaze her followers. Most of her work sells before she can finish it. We managed to convince her to take enough time away from painting to create the red beaded limousine that is a local icon for 21c.
In addition to these five artists, whose work is pictured here, I have listed several more whose work we love and respect. There are too many good and earnest artists in our community to list here, but their works are hanging in galleries all over town and even more and more public spaces. The University of Louisville exhibits student’s work, and there is a new school of art in development. I find it very exciting to be living here as we all become increasingly aware of how artistic expression can excite and stimulate our daily lives. Clearly, those interested in buying art do not have to go somewhere else to do so. Louisville has been referred to as “The City of Parks,” but I think we are becoming “The City of Arts and Parks” … but that’s a different subject! sl
KENTUCKY ARTISTS OF NOTE Lauren Argo Louisville-based performance artist who gained international attention when she lived in the window of Proof on Main for 21 days in an exhibition titled “Life as Art.”. Madison Cawein Local painter whose work is in the collections of Brown-Forman, the Speed Art Museum and the Bernheim Foundation. He is represented by B. Deemer Gallery, Louisville. www.bdeemer.com Mary Ann Currier Louisville oil painter who has had a onewoman show at the Speed. Thomas DeLisle Louisville-based multimedia artist who has exhibited at Swanson Reed Contemporary and Zephyr Gallery. Ben Durham Midway, Kentucky, has developed a unique method of creating portraits of graphite text on handmade paper. He is now represented by Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery in New York City. www.nicoleklagsbrun.com Dan Dutton Somerset, Kentucky, an inventive artist who has worked in every form of expression imaginable, including music and dance. www.dandutton.com
Steve Wilson is a philanthropist and arts patron who seeks to engage the public with contemporary
Marvin Francis Currently incarcerated at Kentucky State Penitentiary, is an amazing artist who did not start creating until after he was imprisoned. He makes small realistic papier-mâché figures from toilet paper and other small harmless items he is allowed to have in his cell. He is represented by Art Ecology. www.artecologyllc.com/catalog/pages/marvin_francis.html
art in new ways.
Jill Frank A photographer and printmaker who was living in Louisville but now resides in Chicago.. www.jillfrank.org/index.shtml Valerie Fuchs Louisville/Shelbyville-based video and multimedia artist who has exhibited at Swanson Reed Contemporary, The Green Building and the Speed Art Museum. www.valeriefuchs.com Ross Gordon Louisville-based world traveler who documents his encounters in large scale photographs. Kenneth Hayden Louisville-based commercial photographer who now creates large scale oil paintings. www.kennethhayden.com Maiza Hixson Kentucky-born photographer and videographer who also has a career as a curator and arts administrator.
Russel Hulsey
Shayne Hull Louisville-based prolific portrait artist whose 100 paintings of Louisvillians are hanging in Proof on Main. www.shaynehull.com
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Isola Bella Written and photographed by Joseph Hillenmeyer Throughout history men have searched for awe-inspiring ways to show adoration for the women in their lives. Outside of the Taj Mahal few men have gone as far as Italian aristocrat, Carlo III of the House of Borromeo. In 1632 the wealthy and influential Carlo paid tribute to his wife, Isabella, by taking a rocky outcropping in Lago Maggiore, located in the lakes region of northern Italy, and created one of the finest palazzo and gardens in Italy. Over the next forty years, and after countless boat loads of topsoil and building materials had been shipped in, the palazzo and garden took shape over the lake in an impressive monument to his beloved wife.
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Since its inception the gardens and palazzo have been enjoyed by the likes of such historic figures as Napoleon, his wife Josephine and by Caroline of Brunswick, the Princess of Wales. She was so enamored with the island that she offered to purchase it but was turned down, thus creating the construction of the Villa d’Este on nearby by Lake Como. Now, nearly four centuries later Isola Bella remains in the hands of the Borromeo family and has been opened to the public, allowing visitors the opportunity to view this delightful garden. Horticulturaly, the lakes region of Italy is unique, and Lago Maggiore is no exception. The lake’s prime location, surrounded by the foothills of the Swiss Alps, actually enjoys an almost Mediterranean climate due to the trapping of humidity by the mountains, thus locking the moist air in around the lake. This climate-friendly area allows for a great diversity of plant material ranging from Palms to Spruce and including specimens of Camellia, Magnolia, and Italian Cypress. Hundreds of Citrus trees in containers and a 200-year-old Camphor Tree also grace the area. As in many Italian gardens, and especially of the period, much of the color in the garden is achieved from the bedding out of annuals. The expansive Baroque-style gardens of Isola Bella were originally designed by the Milanese architect Angelo Crivelli and later completed by Carlo Fontana. Both architects can be credited for the seamless incorporation of the surrounding
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lake and mountains as a part of the garden’s extraordinary appeal. Typical for the Baroque period, both the Borromeos and Crivelli wanted to make sure that the scale and ambition of the garden and palazzo were astounding. As he continued to build up and away from the water, he terraced the island into ten distinct levels which form a truncated pyramid. The terracing, with its plantings and custom-made terracotta overflowing with color, have been said to recall the hanging gardens of Babylon. The terracing culminates with a large series of waterworks constructed of tufa and covered with pebble mosaic. Ornate balustrades and marble representations of Jupiter, Mercury and Neptune surround the waterworks at its base. Statues of the season Summer, and Eros, the god of love, atop a unicorn surmount the shrine. The view from the top of the pyramid offers a look out onto the lake and mountains beyond, or down upon the gardens and palazzo. The view of the terracing as seen from a boat is astounding and affords vistas of the arched colonnades that were constructed to support the multiple levels. 102 slmag.net
The layout of the garden allows it to feel much larger than it really is. Plants or walls block sections from each other, creating a series of rooms, a precursor to the concept of garden rooms so popular in vogue today. Each space is unique, but all use the beauty of the lake and mountains as their unifying backdrop. Throughout the garden white Peacocks and colorful Pheasants roam freely, creating a whimsical, almost playful effect against the otherwise formal surroundings. The fact that Isola Bella has remained in the Borromeo family all this time has ensured that the garden remains much as it did during the 17th century. Today, it is considered one of the finest examples of a Baroque-style garden still existing in Italy. Lago Maggiore is situated near the small town of Stresa, surrounded by beautiful homes and villas and fantastic local restaurants. Additional gardens of note such as Isola Madre, Villa Taranto and Isola di Brissago are all within a day’s travel. For garden lovers and travelers alike, Isola Bella and Lago Maggiore are destinations truly worth visiting, and if just for a while, well worth losing oneself in. sl
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DIAMONDS FOR A CAUSE
As the only member of the Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) in the entire state of Kentucky, St. John & Myers was one of only a few jewelers across America chosen to exhibit a $6 million wonderful collection of natural color diamond jewelry. Available for a mere 15 hours, guests at a special cocktail reception were among the first to try on and select from the amazing collection. The event also served as a fundraiser for the Makenna Foundation. Established in September 2001 in memory of Makenna David who died of a rare lung disease in 1998, the foundation raises funds to help make the Kentucky Children’s Hospital a benchmark of children’s hospitals by providing the necessary equipment and assist in hospital expansion.
Olivia Scholz, Lynn Guindon, Paula Holley
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Jim & Suzanne Elliott, Tim & Janet Bricker
James & Lauren Bricken
Julie Swindler
Bob & Sara DeMuth
Patricia Potts, Pamula Honchell
Louis Scholz, Tim & Janet Bricker, Jim & Suzanne Elliott
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COOKIN’ IN THE BLUEGRASS
At a special press conference held at the Kentucky Proud retail store in downtown Lexington, Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation, announced the 16 Kentucky chefs that will participate in Cookin’ in the Bluegrass: A Celebrity Chef Dinner Series that will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Farmhouse restaurant during the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Executive Chef Jeremy Ashby of AZUR was one chosen chefs and created four Kentucky Proud hors d’oeuvres for the event. Proceeds from Cookin’ in the Bluegrass will benefit the James Beard Foundation, the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation and the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
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Mallory Ervin
Miguel Rivas, Dean Corbett, Jeremy Ashby, Fred Wohlstein
Susan Ungaro, Jeremy Ashby, Yvon Ross
Dean Corbett, Susan Ungaro
Susan Ungaro, Mallory Ervin
Some of Kentucky’s best chefs with Susan Ungaro of the James Beard Foundation
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HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
The Lexington Hotel and Conference Center hosted WUKY’s 18th annual Heard It Through The Grapevine event. Over 100 wines and spirit vendors and some 40 restaurants/caterers donated their talents for the benefit of the University of Kentucky’s listener-supported public radio station.
Carole & Doug Boyd, Matt Falcone
Jane Moylan, Lisa Columbia, Noelle Dick
Bob Booth, Billoye Peeples, Marika & Patrick Wesolosky
Bob Booth, Cheryl Conrad, Nicole Kelly
John & Sarah Belanger, Kathy Newell, Doug Durson
Brandon Ivanchak, Lauren Collins, Susan & Randy Collins
Nikki Cupolo, Stacia Alford, Elizabeth Reed, Katherine Wheatley
Ian & Lesa Hoffman, Pat & Russ Milburn
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Kalin Hisle, Jason & Melissa Skrobot
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Lesley & Chip Iwinski, Vish & Susan Talwalkar, Mary Beth Magyar, Todd Milbrandt
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MSEDA GALA
The Mid-South Eventing & Dressage Association annual meeting weekend culminated in a gala event, with drinks and dancing sponsored by LV Harkness. Funds raised at the Gala Celebration will be used to renovate the dressage complex at the Kentucky Horse Park, plans for which were presented at the event - The Infield Revealed. “While the footing in the rings is great, and it can be a very userfriendly space, it is a bit stark. We are pleased to be working with the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation to renovate this area with trees, spectator viewing areas and other amenities,� said Christine Brown, VP of Eventing for MSEDA and USEA Area VIII Chairman.
Ryan Maxwell, Megan Lynn
Andrea Kroll, John Lambert, Marco Kroll
Lee Ann Kagy, Laura Corsentino, Rebekah Mingari
Mike & Anne Hampton, Christine Brown, Laura Hampton
Cathy Wieschhoff, Jessica Bollinger
Marianne Debarbadillo, Pam Kimmel, Maryann & David Baseheart
Frances Dulaney, Virginia Kerr, Maria Jones, Sheila Woerth
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Laurie Snyder, Richard Ketch
Cheryl & John Steele, Susan & Gary Purdue
Jay Bertram, Annie Cooley
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Jack Spaulding, Sarah K. Martin
Unlike any women’s facility in the state, The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East is a state-of-the-art maternity building to open March 29, 2010. Featuring patient centered design and amenities, with the entire family’s comfort in mind, it will offer the outstanding patient experience that Saint Joseph has always delivered. The facility will be dedicated exclusively to women’s services. Our Grand Opening Celebration will take place during the 11th Annual Maternity Fair on May 8, 2010.
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WILD GAME DINNER
Another sold-out event, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital’s annual wild game dinner featured delicacies made by local chefs from variety of game, including quail, ostrich, elk and bison. Chef Jared Richardson of Wallace Station took the people’s choice award for his braised wild elk with Weisenberger Mill cheese grits, roasted onions and mushrooms, and Wild West gravy. The Chefs’ Choice award went to Patrick Jones and Mike Cook of Murray’s Restaurant for their mini bison burgers.
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Tim Catlett, Andy Dillenden, Nick Dillenden, Doug Hudson, Austin Dyer
Janet Smith, Sarah Parrish, Jennetta Burbridge, Wayne VanAllen
Harry Whitehead
Stephanie Stefanic, Jayne Donnell
Jenny Wurzback, Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo, Steve Hunsaker
Chris Mayes, Michael Mayes, Emmett Mayes, Scott Mayes
Zach Morris, Bill & Pat Hattan, Allison Taulbee, Patrick Guelda, Michael & Elaine Taulbee
Ken Lowry, Russ Coleman, Emily Swimtler, Joe Parido
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THE ROAD TO KENTUCKY
As horses and riders prepare for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the USET Foundation's Road to Kentucky fundraising benefit welcomed owners, riders and fans of every discipline as they joined together in support of the elite athletes on February 5, 2010 at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. The largest social event of the 2010 Winter Equestrian Festival season, the Road to Kentucky celebrationraised a remarkable amount of money in the name of equestrian excellence. USET Foundation President and CEO, Jane Clark, and Event Chairs Bruce Duchossois and Robin and Gerry Parsky greeted 450 guests as they entered the sold out event. Once the crowd was seated, the USET Foundation presented the highly prestigious Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Award to Jennifer Waxman and the Whitney Stone Cup trophy to McLain Ward as well as numerous USET Gold Medal Club Anniversary Awards.
Agneta Currey and Brown Lee
Bruce Duchossois and Mason Phelps, Jr.
Lou, Joan, Charlotte and Louis Jacobs
Julia McNerney, Jim McNerney, Robin Parsky
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Janne Rumbough, Frederic and Kim Boyer
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Charlotte and Tucker Johnson
Dr. Armand Leone, Jr. and Jane Forbes Clark
Jacquie Mars and Larry Davis
Phillip and Evie Dutton
Lorraine and Craig Ferrell, Bert and Diana Firestone, John and Beezie Madden
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H’ARTFUL OF FUN, THE EMERALD CITY
“There’s no place like home” was the theme of the 20th anniversary H’Artful of Fun event to benefit the Living Arts & Science Center, a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and services to over 35,000 Central Kentuckians each year.
Sarah Timons, Melissa Gillette
Jim & Michelle Beers
Flint & Kelly Arnold, Magda Mook
Becky & Tom Eblen, Tom & Beverly Bruenderman
Jessica McAbee, Ashley Porter
Mick Jeffries, Esthur Harvey
Stinson Miller, Shea Chandler, Mychal Dabney, Christie Bransom
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Mary Drummer, Gretchen Young, Jill Pendygraft
Tony Plaisted, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, Anthony Gay, Jill Plaisted
Ashley Fosson, Erin Wellman
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Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.
VIP Invitation to the Playboy Mansion with a stay at the Beverly Hills Montage Hotel & Spa Private Mansion in Carmel with golf at Pebble Beach Fashion Week with Badgley Mischka Exclusive NFL package with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wine Country Adventure, Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley
Thursday, April 29, 2010 Keeneland Racecourse
For Ticket Information or Sponsorship: www.lexingtonfoundation.org 888.388.2620
T i c k e t s | $500 per couple seating is limited please make reservations early
and so much more
––––––––– Art Kentucky Heritage Pastel by Andre Pater Courtesy of Crossgate Gallery Lexington, Kentucky
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
The Lexington Charity Club, Urban League Young Professionals Association, Lexington Young Professionals Association, UK College of Law-Student Bar Association and the Fayette County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section joined forces together to present the 6th Grape Expectations wine tasting event to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK). Some 360 guests raised over $6,000 to help advance statewide child prevention efforts.
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Nicole Pence, Kristen Phillips
Lauren & Cameron Nichols, Ceci Wilson, Julie Spittler
Jenny Leitch, Lisa Munniksma, Rachael Brugger, Liz Kuypers
Lucy Clark, Ashley Riney, Marc Frank
Jason Murphy, Margaret & Jack Gleason, Fielding Rogers, Brooke Montgomery
Marilee & Pat Dalbey, Sonja & Alan Slusher
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Kimberly Turner Brennen & David Brennen, Valorie Smith
Chasity Raisor, Stephanie Shrewsbury, Kyle Pence, David Cameron
Kari Weller, Jay Prather, Daniel Goulding, Chris Rambicure
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Morgan Tucker, Karen Giles, Kelly Bates, Diane Verhalen
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PINQUE DRINQUE EVENT
Crossgate Gallery hosted ‘Toddy for a Tote’ a kickoff celebration for the Lexington Cancer Foundation’s annual Hat and Handbags for Life event, scheduled for April 8 at Keeneland. LCF supporters dropped off their Derby hat or handbag donation and were rewarded with a glass of Pinque Chardonnay and a pink cupcake.
Christy Cleveland, Elizabeth Dorsett Williams
Sarah Haven, Aimee Miller, Kristi Martin
Amanda Woodall, Edie Green, Kelly Dicken, Lori Wood, Deanna Strother
Lori Wood, Clay Green, Brian Wood
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Marla Webb, Rebecca Moulton, Elizabeth Dupree
Joy Robyn Fenwick, Kristin Baehler, Emily Brittingham, Emily Rives, Sarah Haven, Aimee Miller
Caroline Friesen, Kristi Martin
Wayne & Muffy Lyster, Richard & Sue Masson
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Kristi Martin, Deanna Strother, Amy Kessinger
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Clay Green, Christi Lochmueller, Elizabeth Dupree, Marla Webb
SWEETHEART SOIREE
Proceeds from the annual Rotary Club of Lexington’s Sweetheart Soiree benefit the Lexington Rotary Club Endowment Fund and Surgery on Sunday, Inc. a non-profit organization that provides outpatient surgical services for those who cannot afford insurance and are not eligible for federal or state programs.
William & LeAnne Witt
Tyler & Susan Wilson
Ann Moore, Maggie Moore, Debbie & Chris Moore
Jim Spiker, Mark & Kathy Isenhour, Dave & Janie Williams
Bary Bussell, Ross & Darcy Tekulve
Robert & Patty Ryan, Linda & Chip Diehl
Jay Ingle, Diana & Jay Hall
Stacie Miller, Aaron Luther, Evie Sanfilippo
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Mckay Moore, Katie Baldwin
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Gina Bertrand, Abe Karem
Fine Lexington, Kentucky, Farms & Estates, Marketed by Susie Rodes 305 S. Yarnallton
5301 Old
$2,995,000
Richmond Rd.
50 Beautiful
Elegant Country Horse Estate
Bluegrass Acres Incredible property! Incredible price! Stunning estate with vista views from spacious rooms! Only minutes from downtown Lexington, UK, KY Horse Park, and major interstates, yet in the heart of horse country! Perfect for entertaining!
1019 Mitchell Ln
3812
$1,745,000
Real Quiet Lane
30 pristine acres
$995,000
Exquisitely built 4-year old custom home with stunning open design and many extra features! Fantastic views from abundant windows, elegant grounds, 6-stall barn, pond w/ lighted fountain, four-plank fencing, gated entry. Magnificent setting!
TOWNHOMES at Greenbrier
Maplecrest Farm, home of champion riders & horses, overlooks beautiful rolling Bluegrass! The home offers gorgeous interior appointments and extras. World-class equestrian facilities. With 10 acres $1,785,000 — 20 acres $2,235,000.
Smaller floor plan now available!
Expertly crafted! 3/4 acre lot in a truly breathtaking community! Exquisitely finished home with spacious rooms, tall ceilings, & gorgeous millwork. Two first floor bedroom suites, delightful chef’s kitchen, handsome study, elegant formal dining, and more!
1215 Delong Pl. Canterbridgia Estate
$2,200,000
▪Gated golf course community ▪Model available for purchase (under construction) ▪Flexible floor plans from 2400 to 6000+ square feet
▪Three-car garages or twocar garages with golf cart space
Absolutely the best contemporary architecture to be found in this part of the country! Nestled among trees on 10+ acres of prime Bluegrass, this home exudes quality construction with an emphasis on creating an inviting, peaceful haven. Built with fine elements using eco-principles, ergonomics and the latest technology. Includes private guest quarters.
For more information, please contact
Susie Rodes, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES
▪Classic Federal Architecture ▪Brick pavers on sidewalk and entrance
Associate Broker
▪Covered verandas ▪Brick wall enclosed courtyards ▪Private golf cart privileges for first purchasers ▪Optional pool available
HomesinLex.com Mobile: 859-619-8730 Office: 859-266-0451
TAILS & ALES
Guests at the Lexington Humane Society’s annual Tails and Ales event, held at the Landsdowne Signature Club, were treated to tastings of more than 25 different beers and wines, great food from Good Faith Catering and Martine’s, and music by Kenny Owens.
Elizabeth Dorsett, Rob Williams
Laura Applegate, Shanna High
Patrick & Heather Sinclair, Colby Vaughn, Manny Zamora
Bryan & Chasity Raisor, Christy Barnett, Jason Baker
George & Dana Pack
Ellen Neuville with “Ms. P”, Lori Baker with “Peyton Manning”
Jordan Northcut, Seth Bennett,
Lauren Keen, Lauren Jackson, Lindsey Wellendorff, Jenny Butt, Colleen Parker
Elizabeth Dorsett, Amy Billimoria, DIana Bozzuto, Jennifer Bell, Christy Cleveland
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Shannon Million, Allen & Debbie Savage
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Greg Higgins & Gina Johnson Higgins
PUPPY PARTY
Jon Carloftis hosted a cocktail reception for his “debutants�, Labrador pups Lily and Cate at Belle Maison Antiques.
Jon Carloftis, Lily and Cate
Debbie and Tony Chamblin, Riley
Mary Dennis Kannapell, Sally Campbell, Bebe Pollard
Bob and Julie Klier, Elvis
Bonnie and Jim Tammer, JJ and Wookie
Jill Rose, Jon Carloftis, Denise Smith
Sarah and David Lord
Linda Roach, Valerie and Darrell Schirmer
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Becky and Paul Ochenkoski, Oliver
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Benny Williams, JoAnne Hilliard, Lily
#1 Top Producer in 2009—Top Producer for 15 years
Suzanne Elliott (859) 806-6234
Website: www.suzanneelliott.com Email: selliott@demovellan.com
This stately one of a kind Georgian home was incredibly renovated in 2003-2005 with world class design and top quality materials from around the world. It is one of the finest homes in the Bluegrass. It sits on a .87 acre lavishly landscaped treed lot on a cul-de-sac.
871 McMeekin Pl
$3,257,000
This is an amazing renovation of a significant historic home. It features incredible woodwork and beautiful carved Entry doors, mantles and staircase, original stained glass windows, plus outstanding new Kitchen and Baths on a beautiful treed 5 acre lot.
222 Keene Manor
$1,450,000
4 Court of Champions
$849,900
1212 Eldemere Rd
$759,000
Outstanding new home features 2 story arched Entry Hall, paneled Office, open LR & DR with columns & 2 story Great Room w/ fireplace. Huge gourmet Kitchen features beautiful cherry stained cabinetry & granite. 1 acre lot overlooking the golf course & lovely horse farm.
1518 Lakewood Ct
$850,000
This charming 1.5 story brick home has great curb appeal and sits on a beautiful treed .5 acre lot. Lovely random width hardwood floors, tall ceilings, great Family Rm, 2 fireplaces, cheerful Sunroom & spacious 1st floor Master with his/her Bathrooms and closets.
867 W Main St
$1,500,000
This magnificent home sits on a beautifully landscaped cul-de-sac 5 acre lot overlooking the golf course & lake. The dramatic 2 sty Entry has a curved staircase. There is a 2 sty Family Room, a cheerful Sun Room, gourmet Kitchen & lavish Master Suite.
Beautiful classic 2 story home has a fabulous 20'x 26' Sunroom w/ vaulted ceiling & Master Suite addition. Hardwood flrs on 1st & 2nd, lovely formal Living Rm with fireplace & DR, great FR open to Kitchen. Garage will hold 3 cars & has a large gardening room.
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Lavish detail, meet old-world luster. Juliska’s hand-thumbed, hammered design of the Pewter Stoneware Collection paired with the Jardin Du Monde Collection celebrates gardens of France, Italy, Spain & England. Coupled, the patterns add depth, exuberance and whimsy to your table setting.
531 WEST SHORT STREET BEFORE BROADWAY
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