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What a Year PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Angela Susan Anton

This Has Been!

GENERAL MANAGER
William M. Delventhal, Jr.

EDITOR IN CHIEF/ASSISTANT TO PUBLISHER

October marks our one-year anniversary of The Boulevard as a glossy Jason Feinberg
magazine. My personal quest to publish an entertaining and exciting SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
lifestyle magazine started more than three years ago and it certainly took Tomas Baade

a village to bring it to our Long Island readers. I am fortunate to have a SENIOR EDITOR
Dagmar Fors Karppi
dedicated and loyal staff at The Boulevard and Anton Community Newspa-
pers and I applaud the contributions and efforts of all for the knowledge, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Carla Santella
experience, passion, creativity and dedication they have demonstrated. To
EDITOR
the hardworking and talented women and men at The Boulevard, I say Ilena Ryan
thank you from the bottom of my heart. ART DIRECTOR
I am also blessed after all these years in the community newspaper Paul Scheuer
business to have you, our loyal readers, as my audience. CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER
Damien Monaco
In one year, The Boulevard has presented remarkable articles, features
and covers honoring such well-known celebrities as Joan Jett, Laura Bell ASSISTANT PAGE DESIGNER
Lucia D’Onofrio
Bundy, Susan Lucci and Clinton Kelly. Inside our covers, we have featured
PHOTO EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER
insightful and timely interviews with entrepreneurs and celebrities in the Tina Guiomar
worlds of finance, business, the arts and sports such as Steve Forbes, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Ashleigh Banfield, Uma Pemmanjaru, Carol Higgins Clark, Dennis Riese, Barry Kay
Bobby Nystrom, Chaka Khan, and musicians Lourds Lane (of the band TRAVEL AND FEATURES EDITOR
Christina D. Morris
LOURDS) and LifeHouse.
We have taken you around the world, walking along every fabulous PROFILES AND MUSIC EDITOR
Tim Sullivan
boulevard and byway in the most exotic and interesting travel destina-
WINE & DINE EDITOR
tions, as well as reviewing the world’s most elite hotels and cruises. Closer Heather Muhleman
to our home base, we have taken you to The 21 Club in New York City and HEALTH EDITOR
Annona, one of the Hampton’s finest restaurants. Dr. Barbara Capozzi, D.O., CNS, CHT

The Boulevard has been expanded to include the most exciting interior CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Tom Albright
design ideas, photographs and layouts, as well as articles and features on Mike Barry
the fashion world from Oleg Cassini, Tiffany and the Americana. Lauriana Capone
Jennifer Dunlop
Our October Issue features Steve Van Zandt on our cover, along with an Barberi Paull Feit
Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg
article and pictorial on this brilliant musician and actor. Andrew A. Jacono, MD, FACS
October will also feature: H. Kelly Keaton
Lauren Lawrence
Good Morning America’s Ron Claiborne, actress Marsha Mason, actress John Lomitola
Linda Dano and actress and fitness instructor Sheila Kelly. We also Dr. John Loret
Kathryn Moschella
highlight the culinary genius of David Burke and his award-winning david- Heidi Muhleman
J. Anthony Parise
burke & donatella restaurant in New York City. There are also reviews on Venus Quintana
two stunning and fabulous new restaurants which recently opened on Robert Rizzuto
Harry Rocker
Long Island: Toku, an exquisite oriental-themed restaurant from the Poll Bob Ronzoni
Brothers and Brivo, a lavish and outstanding Italian continental restaurant. Michael Russo
Maria Saperstein
These articles and so many more make for a spectacular one-year celebra- Dr. Deborah Sarnoff
Dr. Robert A. Scott
tion issue. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum
As our magazine continues to grow, we remain committed to giving Maria Strong
David Tabbert
charities and non-profit organizations the opportunity to promote their Maria Vaiano
worthy causes and events on the pages of The Boulevard. I salute the Courtney Wells
Sara Duncan Widness
wonderful people who work tirelessly for such associations to help those Dr. Michael A. Yorio
less fortunate. They make this world a better place for all of us. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Dagmar Fors Karppi
It was a very good year! Tina Guiomar
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Angela Anton M. Cyril Morris
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DESIGN
Adding Space
and Elegance
To a
Contemporary
Ranch
By Christina D. Morris
Interior and Architectural Design:
Ellen Baron Goldstein
Baron-Goldstein Design Associates, Ltd.
Architect: Brian Shore
Photographer: Bill Rothchild

The richness of the Honduras mahogany

flooring contrasts beautifully with the
subtle monochromatic fabrics, with
innocent splashes of blue of the peacock
6 The Boulevard October – November 2007 feathers atop the commode.
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The enlarged living room exudes elegance along with functionality. The half Doric columns define where the
addition with the dramatic curved wall of windows starts. The designer’s admiration of the Bauhaus school of
design, characterized by functional design in architecture and applied arts, is evident in this magnificent makeover.

T
he rolling hills of this North Shore community
developed a quarter-century ago are endowed
with mature trees, a natural pond and well-
manicured lawns. Traditional Georgians face off
sprawling ranches with contemporary flair on lush
acreage. Meeting with Ellen Baron-Goldstein at her client’s
home, our interest was piqued having already noticed the
interesting architectural details of this former traditional
ranch. We started in the kitchen as the housekeeper
proceeded to put the family dog in what appeared to be a
cupboard under the expansive granite-topped center isle.
It turned out to be a spacious dog cage, custom built into
the kitchen’s overall design. Goldstein mentioned that the
cat also frequents this delightful and functional addition
to the home, Goldstein’s solution to the owner wishing the
dog cage to be inconspicuous.
The kitchen and dining area were extended 10 feet and
the dining area was given a cathedral ceiling. A pair of
skylights and four floor-to-ceiling windows set in a wide
bay flood the area with light. Stuccoed walls feature a
large fresco with smaller designs showing up here and
there. A genuine Tuscany feeling prevails. Where the
former kitchen ended, a half Doric column provides a
traditional European accent. Tiled flooring with mosaic
inlay anchors a custom-made round table with mosaic
inlay surrounded with tapestry upholstered period chairs.
The warmth and charm of distant places and perhaps
another time is reflected in this room. Immersed in this
European decor are state-of-the-art amenities suitable for
a family where both husband and wife enjoy cooking.
The renovation included the addition of a 20 by 15 foot
dining room. The contours of the barrel ceiling comple-
ment the interesting window system that dominates one
wall. Billowing white sheer drapes add softness to an
otherwise streamlined room. The mahogany floors with
inlayed ebony and pear wood, an elegant inset mahogany
buffet along with a shimmering mahogany oblong,
expandable dining table and sleek stylish dining chairs
spell out “dinner invitation!” A pair of contrasting dining
room chairs with arms features a tapestry fabric with
peacock blue accents. This ensemble denotes the
moderne genre, a touch of art deco and the traditional
with the lower walls enhanced by molding and a chair rail.
Double French doors lead to the foyer and a pocket door
leads to the kitchen. It’s a handsome room that makes a
bold and compelling statement.

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DESIGN
The 20 x 15 addition of a dining room that flows directly from the marble-floored
foyer is a masterpiece.
The entrance to the home is sophis-
ticated with what appears to be a
modern facsimile of an arbor above a
blue stone walkway and steps. The
entrance was given a wider and more
elegant doorway with side windows.
There’s an illusion of spaciousness in
the foyer resulting from a few strate-
gic design elements. Adding height at
an angle to the ceiling and a skylight
worked wonders. A five-foot entrance
to the living room off the foyer was
widened and now accommodates a
pair of Doric columns with capitals in
a faux alabaster treatment. A pair of
custom-designed railings defines the
space where a door to the basement
was removed, exposing the stairs to
the lower level and creating a more
appealing entrance to the family
room. The attractive powder room
and the foyer gained two additional
feet. The mahogany vanity in the
powder room is art deco.
The spacious entrance to the living
room instills an aura of expectation.
Two steps down from the foyer the
Honduras mahogany floor strikes a
contrast with the monochromatic
ensemble of fabrics. To the right, a
spacious extension designed with a
curved wall of five floor-to-ceiling
windows establishes this space as
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separate, yet belonging to the origi-
nal confines of the living room. The
addition is further defined by a pair of
half Doric columns on platforms that
create alcoves on each side of the
room. Here the designer’s decorative
flair captures the eye. Set in the
alcoves are identical commodes influ-
enced by Biedermeier. These are
topped with replicas of tall amber
glass and gilt urns filled with willowy,
colorful, peacock feathers. The ceiling
in the addition and original space are
coffered with recessed lights. A pair of
woven chenille lounges fits perfectly
in the curve of the windows. Adding
whimsy to the scene are iridescent
striped silk chiffon balloon drapes. A
pair of flowing side drapes on striking
ornate gold-leaf curtain rods shimmer
from the sun’s reflection, revealing a
blue stripe among the subtle shades
of white and beige.
Goldstein explains the original living
room space was designed to be very
functional and not just a showplace,
hence, the handsome sofa and match-
ing chairs in a synthetic broadloom
can actually be washed! The French
needlework Aubusson area rug
inspired the color scheme. Taupes, cafe
au lait and creams, all subtle, soft and
inviting welcome spare splashes of
blue. A replica of a Louis XVI armoire in
white with gilt distress makes a bold
statement. Goldstein explained her
passion for art deco when we first met
and a custom designed wet bar enter-
tainment unit reflects this influence.
Her background training was influ-
enced by Frank Lloyd Wright, Bieder-
meier and Bauhaus, who emphasized
functional design, which she believes
is apparent in her work.
A pair of French doors, at an angle,
opens to the kitchen and adjacent
family room through pocket doors.
For entertaining, these rooms offer
an ideal flow of space. The family
room remained the same size but
again, skillful decorative applications
brought to life an illusion of more
space and light. Raffia walls added
both light and warmth. A ver y
modern wall unit and fireplace was
given a more traditional appearance
with the addition of molding and
capitals. The faux painting worked
magic on the unit. Other interesting
items in the room reflected on the
owner’s taste for adventurous travel.
An Asian chest, safari photographs
and leopard patterned wall-to-wall
carpeting set the stage for the bold
leather sofa and chair. The copper
coffee table (acid washed to create
patterns) completed what is proba-
bly the most popular room in the
house. French doors with wood
Venetian blinds open onto the patio,
garden and pool.
When the family needed more
room, the option to move was never
considered, as the beauty of their
proper ty demanded they stay.
Goldstein explained that was the
reason for this large project. Logisti-
cally it involved the entire first floor.
For her, a friendship with the owner
developed, and her concepts and
ideas were readily embraced. This
was beneficial since the project took
a few years.
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The enlarged foyer makes a bold statement with shimmering

marble flooring, Doric columns and a huge skylight.

The family room was given the illusion of being more

spacious with raffia wall covering, and warmth was added
by giving a modern wall unit faux traditional accents.

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Choosing Your Architect
By William S. Novak
C
hoosing the right architect is
the most important aspect for
the success of your residential
or commercial project.
First, you should begin the
process by seeking out recommen-
dations from colleagues, friends
and family who have had a positive
experience with their architects,
whom you should meet with an
interview. Since most projects are
for the long term, hiring an archi-
tect should be like a marriage. There
has to be compatibility and your
personalities must click. A great way
to find an architect is to contact
your local building department as
they would know which architects
have stellar reputations in the
industry. Sometimes just driving
around your town is a great way to
see the completed homes or build-
ings that you admire. Find out who
that architect was!
An important thing to keep in
mind is that your architect must be
licensed. A licensed registered
architect is the only one who can
obtain the necessar y permits to
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build. An architectural designer is
not the same thing as a licensed
registered architect.
Additionally, all licensed architects
should carry Error and Omissions
Insurance, which is the equivalent of
malpractice insurance. If your archi-
tect does not have this coverage, it is
a red flag for problems down the
road with no recourse.
Architectural fees and your budget
should be discussed during the first
meeting. These fees vary on the size
and complexity of the project. The
architect will usually send a fee
proposal or AIA document for you to
review and sign before beginning the
project. Your architectural contract
will also spell out the fee schedule for
payment over the course of the
project, with a retainer usually given.
Most seasoned architects will not
charge for a consultation. Some
architects can be hired on a consult-
ing basis with an hourly rate, flat fee Many people have a collection of
or even per diem. ideas or photos from magazines. A
The current trend leans toward good idea is to have a list of
architects that are also construction questions prepared for that initial
managers. For the client this is a consultation with your architect to
great way to ensure that your project get everything out on the table.
is built as per the plans. The continu- Interview several architects before
ation from architect to construction you make your decision.
manager is usually a smooth transi- Many architects will also tell you
tion with the client having more that they are as selective as the
control over the budget. Typically perspective client, knowing that
your architect will charge a fee and good collaboration between archi-
handle the paper work with the tect and client will result in a success-
subcontractors, as well as the ful outcome of the project.
payments. The obvious advantage is Lastly, all architects know that the
that a licensed professional will recommendation is paramount to
assure that this job is done correctly. the success of the firm and you are
Your architect will only hire those only as good as your last project.
subcontractors that have an equally William S. Novak is a licensed, regis-
good reputation and the proper tered architect with an office in Locust
liability insurance as well. Valley, NY.
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FASHION

Veronese Green, a rare and

unusual color in a fabulous
silk and wool luxury fabric
that shimmers with the
light and depth of
Jackie’s favorite color.
The chic, shaped jacket
features a flattering
notched collar accented
with three glittering
crystal buttons in the
shape of flowers. The

Oleg
chic jacket is worn with its
own narrowed pencil skirt.

Cassini
Couture
At Lord & Taylor

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Sapphire blue silk and wool is

the luxe fabric for the signature
look of this Oleg Cassini Couture
Suit. The jacket is shaped with
a modified portrait collar,
with three crystal button
closing. Worn with a
matching pencil skirt.
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Oleg
Cassini
Evening
At Lord & Taylor

Sapphire blue, the color of the

fall season, here in a fabulous silk
Chiffon with halter sweetheart
neckline above a lavishly beaded
midriff. The floor length skirt is
softly gathered at the waist
and has a voluminous skirt
for evening drama.

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Silver gray lamé is the fabric for

the ultra glamorous evening
collection for Fall 2007. The
deep V bodice is tucked,
gathered and caught with
two round circles of stones
at each strap for shaping
and evening drama. The
Empire waist is circled
with embroidered silver.
Perfect for dancing.

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Sparkling gunmetal and jet

beading in circlets and linear
banding of jet sequins stitched
on silk charmeuse is the fabric
for this dramatic evening
dress. The squared neckline,
sleeves, and hem all edged
in the sequin trim and the
¾ sleeves are designer
signature looks of
Oleg Cassini.

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A love affair that never ends.

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FASHION

Loris Diran
Spring/Summer 2008
Runway Show

Black chiffon/cream charmeuse banded bubble dress Silver stiletto sandal

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FASHION

Think Blonde…
Intercoiffure America/Canada Forecasts
Deceptively Simple Elegance for Fall

Y
ellow…it’s the brightest color of the spectrum. fashion. The profession-
It’s confident but emotional, creative yet al must also know how
cautious. Blonde pushes us to the outer limits, yet to personalize all phases
has the power to ground us. Blondes are of their work to meet
irrational, extroverted, and optimistic. They bring adven- the client’s needs.
ture and creativity to your look. Color for the Think
The new collection from Intercoiffure America/Canada, Blonde collection is the
Think Blonde, combines elegant yet street-friendly cuts work of quintessential
with rich color and makeup, exemplifying Intercoiffure’s colorist Gina Khan,
vision of today’s beauty and fashion trends. creative director of Inter-
Presiding over the design team is Richard Calcasola, coiffure’s new Haircolor
second vice president of Intercoiffure America/Canada Council. “My vision for
and North American creative director of parent organiza- this collection expresses
tion Intercoiffure Mondial. “Today’s look, which we have complex glamour,” said
expressed in this collection, is all about refinement. Long Khan. “The blondes are
gone are styles that shout ‘look at me,’” said Calcasola. “It very soft shades, with
takes a moment to recognize the complexity behind the subtle infusions of color
apparent simplicity of this collection.” such as gold, strawberry
“We chose blonde because it so often is used to express and platinum. The
luxe in the beauty industry. So much consumer attention dimension is not defined
today focuses on luxury services — luxury products, luxury lines, but rather very
travel, luxury lifestyle,” Calcasola continued. “Blonde is diffused color for a very
expensive, both in dollars and time. Women who choose soft, sexy yet wearable
blonde know that their hair will require scheduled salon blonde.”
maintenance, personalized cleansers, conditioners and “What sets the makeup apart in this collection is the
treatments. Looking expensive doesn’t simply mean the mixture of textures and the use of cool and warm colors,”
client must spend a lot of money. What it really means is said Lori Neapolitan, who co-chairs Intercoiffure’s Makeup
choosing a salon that can achieve the nonverbal look of Council with Mary Miller. “Our color designs are reminiscent
luxury without the distraction of avant-garde cuts or color.” of makeup from past eras, from the classic 20s style to the
The new focus on refinement requires a greater sophis- wild colors of the 80s, but kept current by the choice of
tication from the professional, who must be better color balance and by creating a flawless, almost naked skin.”
informed, very familiar with healthy, quality hair care Think Blonde is the annual beauty and fashion trend
products, and know the difference between style and collection from Intercoiffure America/Canada. Intercoiffure
is a forum for the beauty industry’s elite — more than 250
Think Blonde Credits: salon owners representing more than 2,200 salons, and
North American Creative Director: employing more than 27,500 professionals. The average
Richard Calcasola for Maximus Spa/Salons
annual sales volume for an Intercoiffure member ranges
Photography: Luis Alvarez for Aquage
from $1.5 million to $85 million. In addition to their
Hair Color: Gina Khan for Gina Khan Salons
economic clout, Intercoiffure members set the creative
Hair Styling: William Sasek for Maximus Spa/Salons
Makeup Design: Lori Neapolitan and Mary Miller and quality standards for the industry.
Assistants: Sucely Giron, Glendy Aguilar-Rubio For more information, contact Richard Calcasola at 516-
333-3511 or rcalcasola@aol.com.

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Ron Rizzo Jewelry Presents…

Diamonds in Matched Pairs

T
here is a definite art to matching diamonds in pairs,
especially when they are to accent a center
diamond, colored gemstone or pearl. First you have
to consider the pair itself. Just matching up two
similarly sized diamonds is not enough to make them
sparkle in harmony.
Of the facet, arrangement and proportion, the cut is
probably the most noticeable feature when pairing
diamonds. The speed at which diamonds sparkle is called
scintillation, and the eye gets confused when two
diamonds that look alike have different scintillation rates.
Special attention to these nuances results in a “Wow!” when
someone admires your jewelry.
The skill of selecting a matched pair of diamonds to a
center is the balance achieved when all three come
together. Sometimes bigger is not better. A creatively
chosen pair of diamonds can enhance a piece so that the
center will actually seem bigger to the eye. Conversely, an
inappropriate selection will drive the eye more to the side
than the center.
For 10 days, Ron Rizzo Jewelry in East Hills will display for
sale a vast selection of matched diamonds in all shapes and
sizes. Also featured will be many one-of-a-kind items and
natural fancy colored diamonds. Experts will be on hand
and consultations are free. A cocktail party will take place
on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will contin-
ue through Saturday, Oct. 27. Call 484-0030 for an appoint-
ment or stop by the store at 62 Glen Cove Road in East Hills.
Visit www.ronrizzo.com for more details.

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I
t’s finally autumn. Kids are back
to school and adults have more
meetings and longer hours at
work. The leaves turn their
golden brown, so why can’t we keep
our color that way, too? There is a
way. The Boulevard tested a new line
of self-tanning products by Shiseido
and Clarins that will keep our golden,
sun-kissed skin glowing throughout
the year, without making it look too
orange, or streaky like a zebra. Here’s
how to take the right steps:
Prep Time:
Make sure to exfoliate and moistur-
ize skin a few days prior to applica-
tions. This creates a clean, smooth,
fresh canvas on which to apply the
self-tanner. Smooth, renewed skin
takes in the application more easily
and you get better streak-free results.
Application:
Consider using either gloves or
applying with a sponge applicator to
avoid tan hands. Start with legs, arms,
and body, and finish with face and
neck. Make sure to apply in a circular
motion to avoid streaking. Apply an
ordinary moisturizer over knees, feet,
elbows, underarms and hands to
create a more gradual streak-free tan.
What to Avoid:
If you get streaks around your feet,
knees, elbows, and hands (like we all
do every now and then), I’ve learned
a home remedy to try: rubbing the
darkened areas with half a lemon and
letting the juice soak in for three
minutes or rinsing with lemon juice
or hydrogen peroxide on a cotton
ball. The acid breaks down the DHA
ingredient in the self-tanners.
Post Time:
Make sure to wear loose clothing
and avoid any activity that will have
you sweating for three hours follow-
ing application. To maintain and
prolong color, moisturize skin daily (I
like Jergens or Curel). Supple skin
minimizes flakiness. Exfoliate once a
week and reapply self tanner every
three days to continue that summer
glow.

Clarins Radiance Plus

Self-Tanning Body Lotion
Shiseido Brilliant Bronze Applies like a moisturizer but there’s a
Tinted Self Tanning Gel plus: tiny mother of pearl particles that
The skin color that developed was add an iridescence to your skin … très
natural, with very few areas of mistakes or chic! It’s a lightweight, cream gel texture
streaks. Applies like a gel but has a pearl- that quickly absorbs into skin. They added
ized bronzer tint for easier application. kiwi extract, pro vitamin B5, vitamin A,
Nice fragrance. and vitamin E to improve and moisturize
skin’s texture. Retail: $39.

Clarins Intense Bronze

Clarins Self Tanning
Self Tanning Tint
It gave a tropical, ‘I just got back from a Instant Gel
My favorite of all the products we
Caribbean vacation’ tan. The tanner is
tested. Applied quite easily, glided on like
tinted, which enabled me to see where I
a regular moisturizer and created a
was applying the product. It was as easy
perfect natural glow with quick results
as a paint-by-number kit; you apply with a
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W
hen I was a kid there was a table in the lunch-
room where the cool kids sat. I wasn’t at it.
There was no particular reason, just a sense I
didn’t belong. A sense of isolation. A feeling of
alienation. I was a young boy who felt as if he were looking
at life from the margins. The only thing that seemed to
transcend that emptiness was my love of music – specifical-
ly loud guitars. And so my world back then – and still very
much now – is comprised of recognizing fellow loners who
had an interest in music at the level that I did. It wasn’t
something we merely listened to or saw as a hobby. It was
our self-defining characteristic. We were too young to drive;
we lived in the suburbs. All we thought about was music
and on nights and weekends we practiced in our garages.
Generations of disenfranchised adolescents played to the
same spiders, spare tires and tool carts that lined the walls
of the makeshift practice studios.
It was in those sonic sanctuaries where we felt at ease,
like we belonged. The resulting music was genuine,
authentic and profound. It was also sloppy, dissonant and
arrogant. But it was in those garages that more than 30
years of the planets’ best and most important music origi-
nated. Until now, this movement lacked formal study and
definition. So when Stevie Van Zandt, the creator of the
wildly popular Sirius radio show Little Steven’s Underground
Garage, extended an invitation to welcome all freaks,
misfits and outcasts to the subjective dysfunctional family
of garage – I felt I was somehow included.
The Boulevard recently spent a day at the actual Under-
ground Garage – one of the dozen pristine glass-enclosed
studios at Sirius Satellite Radio in Manhattan. It was there that
we found ourselves on a musical retreat as professor Van Zandt
took us through a daylong historical arc of the history of the
rock ‘n’ roll renaissance and Patrick McMullan deftly captured
our October cover in all his hope and optimism through his
photography. This issue marks exactly one year that The Boule-
vard is in publication, bringing New York readers the most
exciting and in-depth perspective on pop culture personalities
and living – who better to lead this issue than one of the most
significant shepherds of our musical heritage and biggest
proponent of rock and roll sustainability? As editor Jason
Feinberg said at dinner after the shoot, it was very clear we
were in the company of greatness. He then commissioned me
to take you, the reader, there with us. So here we go…
The world knows Steven Van Zandt by his nickname –
Little Steven. He is anything but little – in both physical
stature and conviction, Stevie is more of a giant. The story of
his musical career and legacy will be discussed in detail
later in the article. What The Boulevard hopes to explain is
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how Stevie Van Zandt – with the help of Sirius Radio as the
venue – defined a genre of music that spans three decades
and recognizes the true nature at the center of rock music’s
artistic core. Stevie and Sirius have crystallized the “it” factor
under the loud guitars and long hair simply called GARAGE.
After some friendly and fan-like introductions, The
Boulevard team sat down in a quiet space and I opened
with a question that got right to the guts of why we were
all there. I asked him simply, what is garage music?
“The best way to describe it is that there is a certain
reverence for the ‘50s and ‘60s that is evident in the band’s
music. It could be in the look, it could be in the attitude
but generally speaking you can hear it. It’s as simple as
that,” he explained. “Obviously that definition isn’t applica-
ble to the ‘60s groups because they were still there. Under
the umbrella of our garage includes all the genres that
make up traditional rock and roll – the rockabilly pioneers
and the R&B pioneers. R&B was a euphemism for black
and rockabilly was a euphemism for white. It was those
two things coming together that created rock and roll.”
What Stevie was describing was essentially a chronicle of
the music of the second half of the 20th century. It’s laid
out beautifully on his website http://www.littlesteven.com,
but let’s go through some of it here.
In the 1950s the sounds and tempo of rock and roll
spilled over the airwaves by early pioneers - Little Richard,
Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry
and Dion. This set the stage for the frat rock groups of the
early ‘60s and pivotal moment when garage started – in
the aftermath of the British Invasion.
“The British Invasion saw the birth of the band. It was
the musical big bang. The whole world changed on Feb. 9,
1964 when the Beatles did the Ed Sullivan Show. Almost
immediately by 1965 you see the birth of garage. You see
the birth of one-hit wonders. It is best chronicled by a
record called Nuggets in 1972 which Lenny Kaye compiled
for Elektra records,” explained Stevie. “All these bands were
influenced by the British Invasion bands – Beatles, Rolling
Stones, Yardbirds, The Who and The Kinks. This was the
beginning of that third generation that became true
garage. That definition is really the only thing you can
generalize about it other than the negatives – such as no
synthesizers other than small Farfisa keyboards or piano.”
And here I ask for clarity, because without synthesizers
we essentially lose all of the ‘70s progressive rock bands –
no Pink Floyd, no Genesis, Rush or ELP. As any teen loner
will tell you, Pink Floyd is dogma and The Wall is scripture
– so I desperately sought Stevie’s homily on how and why
the paths diverged.
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“Art rock is absolutely the anti-

Christ. That was the beginning of the
fragmentation.” He laughs but then
gets serious. “There is something
about the combination of art and
commerce that is still an important
par t of the ar t form. There is
something about working harder to
have a hit. The best music ever made
was ‘60s pop music. Louie Louie is far
harder to write than Pink Floyd’s The
Wall because of its simplicity and
effectiveness. That doesn’t negate
The Wall. The nice thing about having
a distance from all this stuff in time is
that we can now include both – we
treat it all like pop.”
In the 1970s a group called the
Ramones took a hard look at other
loud, raw-sounding bands like the MC5
and the New York Dolls and started the
punk rock era. The Sex Pistols, the
Clash, Blondie and the Dead Boys all
typified punk in its purest form. Punk
was the maturation of garage mentali-
ty: It was angry, it was sloppy, it was
gritty and there was nothing polished
about it. This musical evolution contin-
ued until1994, when Nirvana’s lead
singer Kurt Cobain killed himself.
According to Stevie, rock music - after
30 years - died along with him: “I can
place the exact start in 1965 in June
with Mr. Tambourine Man (The Byrds)
or Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan) in with Sirius, is literally writing the sixth generation garage bands that are
July. I clock it until Kurt Cobain’s death generation of garage music now. exploding like meteors – The
in 1994 - almost 30 years exactly. As Stevie proudly explained, they Woggles, the Chesterfield Kings, the
Something ended there. The rock era are feverishly trying to put together Vacancies and The Rattlers. They
just kinda stopped there and now we an infrastructure that will support broke them all and continue to
are back in a pop era with the worst new bands. The Underground Garage support them but ironically, the
music ever made as opposed to the introduced more than 170 new other 150 are working during the
best and it’s depressing.” bands in the last four years, of which week at various jobs.
But Little Steven’s Underground about 20 have been signed to major “What we are hoping to accom-
Garage is far from depressing. His labels. They were the first to play The plish here is creating an infrastruc-
show is broadcast over 200 terrestrial Hives three labels ago. They played ture so that these other bands can
channels in the U.S. and in five the White Stripes when they were a make a living playing rock and roll
European/Asian countries. The Sirius tiny band on a tiny label and no one because the old system that we
Satellite phenomenon has brought it thought they would have mass grew up in doesn’t exist,” he says of
to millions of listeners. Stevie, along appeal. The list goes on with sixth their mission.

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If there is any person that has the credentials and
entitlement to chart such a bold course, it’s Van Zandt. He
isn’t just a musician; he IS music. He grew up in Middle-
town, New Jersey, a flagship Jersey Shore town that was a
fertile crescent of emerging musical importance in the
early ‘70s. Stevie was working steadily fronting his own
bands or playing in others most nights of the week. He
was working in a band called the Dovells as well as
frequently opening for, or working with, the most widely
recognized and popular bands on the circuit. Another
staple at clubs such as the Stone Pony was Bruce Spring-
steen. Everyone knew each other and Stevie and Bruce
were good friends.
“On Feb. 8, 1964 there wasn’t a single band in America
and the Beatles played Ed Sullivan on Feb. 9. On Feb. 10
everybody had a band. In the suburbs you practiced in
your garage. The eight or 10 bands that actually got gigs
in our local circuit knew each other and Bruce and I
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became friends. If you were in a band you were friends, if
you had long hair you were friends and if you had long
hair and were in a band you were best friends.”
The young music chums would hang out and take buses
from Middletown, NJ to Greenwich Village. Even though it
was an hour and 15 minutes away, it may as well have
been a thousand. They watched what was happening as
the Village scene changed the world. Hendrix, Dylan, the
Velvet Underground – these tidal waves were all the
leading edge of the music and pop culture curve. Young
Bruce and Stevie absorbed the scene like sponges and
took back the smorgasbord of sonic treasury to incorpo-
rate into their own playing and songwriting.
Sometimes moments of genius are of the most random
and unanticipated nature that they can only be explained
as fate. An apple fell on Newton’s head and gravity was
discovered. Bread mold flew in a window and landed in a
petri dish and Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.
One of these happy accidents occurred in 1975 when a 24-
year-old Bruce Springsteen was recording Born to Run. He
asked his friend Stevie to stop by and listen to how the
recording was progressing. Stevie was hardly a music
industry insider at the time but had plenty of experience
working with horn sections in his various shore club bands.
He wasn’t even an official member of the E Street Band at
the time and he had never actually recorded. Oblivious to
the cosmic importance of his actions, Stevie wound up
arranging the brass on the song Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out.
During our discussion I asked him to describe that moment
as well as his reflection 30 years later, wondering if he was
aware of its musical significance at the time. As with every-
thing we discussed, he remembers that fateful afternoon
with his trademark understated humility:
“We had the biggest guys in New York – the Brecker
Brothers and James Sanborne. I didn’t know anybody, I
wasn’t in the business, I was just visiting my friend’s
sessions and grooving on this new recording thing. I didn’t
know enough to be diplomatic and at one point he
(Bruce) asked me what I thought and I was honest and I
said it sucked. He said go in and fix it and I did. It was as
simple as that.”
In 1975 the E Street Band headlined for two weeks in a
historic series of club dates at the Bottom Line. It was
arguably the most important musical showcase since the
Beatles played the Cavern Club. Every DJ and music writer
in New York stood spellbound by the 24-year-old lead
singer and his incredible backing band. A seismic shift in
music took place. Bruce was now the Boss. Stevie was his
Chief Operating Officer.
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And the rest, as they say, is history. Born to Run remains away republic and starting a revolution. He wrangled an
one of the top-selling albums of all time. The impact that unprecedented number of superstars with a very pointed
album had on the music industry and the world necessitates call to arms. Live Aid/ We Are the World was a universally
its own feature length analysis. Bruce Springsteen was acceptable way for the industry to raise awareness – who
featured on the cover of Time magazine as well as Newsweek. would argue against a hunger campaign? But Stevie’s
Van Zandt was now chief musical arranger and lead guitar movement had teeth. He was dangerous. He named
player for the most important musician in the United States. names. He took no prisoners. He raised the bar in social
The friends who met at the Jersey Shore less than 10 years accountability and music was his weapon. And he paid.
before were now selling out arenas all over North America The 1980s saw Van Zandt release four solo records. All
and Europe. The audience had responded to the authentici- were political in nature and were a platform for his person-
ty in Springsteen’s raw sound and the honesty of the cultural al views regarding the Reagan administration’s foreign
observations threaded throughout his lyrics. Bruce was the policy. By the 1990s he was viewed largely as a trouble-
poet and Stevie was the maker and it was difficult
minstrel. for him to land a record
Stevie went on to “There’s got to be a few social misfits contract. He produced
produce the biggest albums with mothers yelling at them to various bands until an
of Springsteen’s career: overall disillusionment with
Darkness on the Edge of
‘turn that damn noise down, the the record industry set in. In
Town, The River and Born in neighbors are complaining’ in some yet another twist of fate, the
the USA. As Bruce was rising garage somewhere dying to get out. entertainment gods called
to become one of the most upon Stevie to be pop
popular and important
And if just one of them makes it, culture’s starting pitcher
musicians and pop culture somebody’s world will change.” once again as HBO was
figure of a generation, - Steven Van Zandt laying the foundation of yet
Stevie Van Zandt was acute- another social institution.
ly aware of the awesome “ The music thing was
privilege and responsibility that came with such jaw- kinda over for me. After being so political no record
dropping celebrity. In 1985 he left the E Street Band to form company would sign me. I thought I would produce
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul and released the records and the music was changing to the point where
landmark Sun City record. The song I Ain’t Gonna Play Sun instead of 10 great songs the business was concerned with
City was the anthem for Artists United Against Apartheid – a only one or two on a record. As I walked away, David Chase
social effort in response to South African apartheid and to called out of the blue and asked if I wanted to be in his TV
the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela. When I asked Stevie show and I said not really,” Stevie says with huge laughter.
to recall the most memorable concert he ever played, the “He sent me the script which was remarkably good. I hadn’t
historic epic-length show at Wembley Stadium in London in discovered the contemporary garage rock scene yet and I
1985 is what he mentioned. figured, why not? Almost immediately Bruce put the band
“When me, Peter Gabriel and Simple Minds organized back together and I discovered garage rock – I heard the
the first concert to get Nelson Mandela out of jail in Chesterfield Kings and the Woggles and The Hives and
London at Wembley Stadium. That was the first time I White Stripes. The first season of The Sopranos, Bruce’s first
played Wembley Stadium. It’s very big. You weren’t used to comeback tour with the E Street band and the launch of
seeing 100,000 hands go up. It made the 50,000 seat gigs I the Garage all hit at the same time, as luck would have it.”
had played with Bruce look like clubs,” he says and laughs Silvio Dante was Tony Soprano’s lead capo on likely the
uproariously. most popular show ever on cable television. So much has
The effort paved the way for current stars like Angelina been written about the seven-year epic that The Boulevard
Jolie and Bono to be the icons of social activism and for it would have to spend an entire week with the cast and
to be chic. While George Harrison had a successful one-off devote another cover to catch it all. (As it turns out, Jason
with the Concert for Bangledesh and the No Nukes Feinberg and I had to settle for dinner with Tony and the
Concert in Central Park was a marquee spectacle event – crew back in June, which is where we met up with Stevie
Stevie took on the world as if he were forming a break- for the first time.) I simply wasn’t going to bore Stevie or

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“The Kingsmen invented the archetypal
garage song with ‘Louie Louie.’ Three
chords kinda weird and sloppy. The
drummer is doing his own things. If you
had to pick one band it would have to
be the Stones. They were white kids
trying to sound black and failing
gloriously. That’s how we define it. They
couldn’t quite sound as good. They
would have been impersonators if
they could but they just couldn’t
and created this whole other genre.”
the readers about Sopranos details or with questions
about whether Tony actually got shot at the end - that is
about as unique as declaring “It’s not the heat, it’s the
humidity!” on a hot day. But I did need to know something
– what was his take on the fact that Silvio Dante is one of
the more likeable guys in Tony’s crew – a leader, charis-
matic, and a family man. But like the rest of the gang he is
a notorious cold-blooded murderer. Who could forget
how he chased down a pleading Drea DeMatteo and
mercilessly filled her with bullets in Harriman State Park?
What was up with the dichotomy?
“You can’t help but relate to some extent to these not very
nice people. We were not in any way interested in romanti-
cizing or glamorizing them or making them the nice guys
next door. I think we made it very clear that it’s a very stupid
job being a gangster and that it’s kinda over. The good days -
if they ever existed - are long gone. It’s like trying to make a
living as a blacksmith or a Viking – that’s the level of being a
gangster today,” he explains. “The genius was taking the very
mundane existence and making it compelling.”
But back to the Underground Garage, which is why we
are here. In 2004 satellite radio burst into our lives and
changed the way we hear music. Overnight, thousands of
bands had airplay and dozens of musical genres suddenly
had support the entertainment world couldn’t provide.
Sirius gave music its Braveheart on radio and Stevie is its
William Wallace. What this meant for garage music was
earthshaking: the sixth phase, the part that is unwritten
and happening now, is unfolding in real time down in the
Underground Garage.
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“The industry as we once knew it is no longer there and it
can be done away with right now and no one would miss it
because there is no development of artists. Someone in my
office did a study that every single big band broke big on
their fourth album. These days you don’t get a second record
so that model is gone. On the other hand, certain rules don’t
change – My Space cannot replace radio because you have
the uniqueness of the shared mass experience with radio.
The marketing rules don’t change, because you need to
know where to go and how to find something.”
And it’s important to note that the Underground Garage
has a major presence on terrestrial radio. In New York,
Q104.3 airs Stevie every Sunday night from 10 p.m. to
midnight. Other DJs on the Sirius channel include Joan
Jett (see Boulevard Icon Issue, March 2007), Kim Fowley,
Ko Melina, Dick Manitoba, Mighty Manfred, Kid Leo,
Andrew Loog Oldham, Genya Ravan and Bill Kelly.
“What we are going to see over the next 10 years is a
sort of editing process that says you don’t have time to
listen to 5,000 new records so in my opinion here are the
10 you should be listening to. That is what I am trying to
do with the Underground Garage. If you agree with me,
great, then we have a show. If we don’t, then we have a
problem.” He laughs. Believe me – there is no problem!
The sixth phase of garage – now spanning three genera-
tions and 30 years – is the story of our present reality. As
rock music has changed people’s lives in those decades by
giving social misfits and loners like this reporter a safe place
to direct their angst and a refuge from alienation, it shall
continue on Stevie’s watch. To sum up the theme of its
social importance, we look to the manifesto on the website:
“People need artists and performers to do the job they are
paying them to do. To be in touch with some part of
themselves that the average person can’t easily access. That
access allows the artist and performer to communicate,
motivate, inspire, make some sense out of life, or at least
help one make it through it. That gift is most effectively
communicated by a look and attitude that an audience
member may aspire to, or may be satisfied to live vicariously
through, but for whatever reason cannot achieve on their
own. If they could, what do they need you for?”
But as The Boulevard learned in Sirius’ studios, it wasn’t just
us humble staffers that needed Stevie’s Underground Garage
– it is the whole world. It is music itself to which he has provid-
ed a place to park. Away from poor weather, away from the
elements and most importantly, away from the unscrupulous
industry gatekeepers that squelch all that is good in the name
of commercialism. Rock on, Van Zandt…!
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Behind the Scenes

Photographer: Patrick McMullan
Photo Assistant: Joe Schildhorn
Make-up: Aaron Mitchell
Production: Sam Bolton, Joe Villela
The Boulevard: Angela Anton, Jason Feinberg,
Kristen Lovero, Ilena Ryan, Tom Albright, Wanda Green
Sirius Radio: Neel Khairzada, Patrick Reilly
Renegade Nation: Nicole Barsalona
Location: Sirius Radio, Rockefeller Center, NY NY

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Y
ou need something a little different on a Satur-
day morning. Rapid-fire hardcore news is fine for
the weekdays as you rush out the door to go
work. But on Saturdays and Sundays, you need
an anchor who understands you have more time to think,
more time to absorb the stories of the day or the week. To
put it simply, you and the reporter have the time to “dive
in.” The Boulevard recently spent a Saturday morning in
Times Square at ABC News Studios on the set of Good
Morning America to sit in on the weekend broadcast and
chat with Ron Claiborne, one of the anchors. It’s a continu-
ation in our effort to cover those broadcasters that bring
you the world on television, find out what makes them
tick and pick their brains regarding their sense of mission.
Editor-in-chief Jason Feinberg, photographer Tina
Guiomar and I drove the empty streets of Manhattan at
5:45 a.m. – we hadn’t seen the streets of New York City this
empty since the 2003 blackout. Despite the ungodly hour
of the morning, we were in great spirits because we were
about to spend a day in the nerve center of the second
most popular morning show in the country. We took our
seats in the dark control room and watched the technical
production team swing into the morning’s program. After
watching from all angles – including on the actual set for
some of the show – I sat down with Ron at the anchor
desk. I wanted to discuss his career in reporting, his sense
of mission in being a journalist and, as threaded through
all of The Boulevard’s broadcaster profiles, his take on
some of the biggest stories of our time, like the Iraq war.
Born in San Francisco, Claiborne moved around quite a
bit as a kid and was mostly raised in Los Angeles; he calls
the City of Angels his home. He started working as a print
reporter in the late 1970s for the wire service United Press
International (UPI) in New York City and then for the New
York Daily News.
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Claiborne dreamt of being a foreign correspondent at a
newspaper as a young man. As fate would have it, after
several jobs as a print reporter, a particular agent in NYC
was connecting daily newspaper reporters with on-air
gigs. Claiborne was intrigued and figured he would “give it
a try.” The “try” worked out. He started on television for
WNEW (Channel 5) in the early 1980s. He began at ABC in
1986 and has worked in the Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami
and Boston markets. It was in Boston where Claiborne was
drafted as a network anchor for the Good Morning America
weekend addition, which saw its third anniversary on the
air this September.
Claiborne reported on both Persian Gulf wars. In the
recent Iraq war, Claiborne was embedded on the USS
Abraham Lincoln in 2003 as the invasion unfolded. It was
this topic I found most intriguing – both in fascination of
the sheer responsibility that accompanies war reporting
and the perspective of the men and women broadcasters
who live through the epic to provide America with infor-
mation.
“It was pretty exciting. What struck me was how
detached from the war it was on the carrier, with the
exception of the pilots. I was in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
for the first Gulf War and the media got very angry that
there were restrictions placed on us. There was no such
thing as embedding,” he recalled.
And with that, we began to discuss a lot about the
concept and realities of embedded reporting. The Boule-
vard has discussed this new and unique reporting circum-
stance with prior featured broadcasters. The truth is that
history will be the judge of whether measures imposed by
the Pentagon in the name of safety were beneficial or
harmful to journalistic integrity. Like most reporters we
have spoken to, Claiborne sees there are many points
made for both sides of the argument.
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“Embedding was invented as a way to provide access
and retain control. It can have the other effect of being
controlling in that when you are with someone in those
types of circumstances of life and death and you are under
fire, you tend to form a bond and the coverage as a
human instinct becomes more supportive…we are in this
together and they are shooting us and you are now my
comrade,” he explains. “I think the coverage was sympa-
thetic towards our guys. I don’t think you should have the
perspective that the U.S. troops are the enemy, but there is
a risk that you lose the objectivity we aspire to when you
are embedded with someone.”
But embedded or not, the overall undercurrent in
reporting on the war has changed drastically since the
March 2003 invasion. While much of this may be due to
the deteriorating situation with respect to the insurgency,
I suspected some of it may largely be due to a sense of
betrayal shared by the media as a whole. I asked Ron if he
had any observations on the overall shifting weather
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patterns in war reporting and he conceded that there
certainly were changing tides.
“I think there was a feeling shared by a lot of people in
the media. [There were] those that bought into a lot of the
premises and justifications that were given without verify-
ing it and then the pendulum swung the other way and
[coverage] became much more critical,” he observes. “I was
in Iraq in January 2004 and in retrospect, those were the
good old days and since then it has gotten a lot worse,” he
recalled. “In February through May of 2004 it became
apparent there was a strong violent insurgency and [our
military/political leaders] didn’t foresee it. The sea change
was probably a combination of things. It was ‘mission
accomplished’ in May 2003 and that contrasting with what
happened afterwards. In effect, the president saying we
won and it’s over, but then the violence got worse and
worse and worse. Ironically, the carrier I was on was the
one that hung the banner ‘Mission Accomplished’ that
President Bush landed on.”
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Claiborne was part of the team

that won a 2000 Emmy for coverage
of the Elian Gonzales stor y that
unfolded in Miami on his watch, as
he was in that market. It was the
longest stor y he ever covered,
continuing longer than eight
months. With all these achievements
marking a stellar career by any tradi-
tional measure, I steered our discus-
sion to a topic that I discuss with all
veteran newshounds – the rapid
changes that have made modern
day journalism almost unrecogniz-
able to those of us that left school
more than 15 years ago with the
hopes of finding and communicat-
ing elusive truths. Today, as I
discussed with Ron, with the Inter-
net, broadband cable, blogs,
youtube and ever-present paparazzi,
there has been a dilution in the
quality of reporting. Players like
Claiborne are in competition with
amateurs lacking degrees, experi-
ence and ethics but possessing huge
modems. I asked his take on news didn’t make any sense to me, but 20 veteran newscaster like Ron so recog-
life as we know it and the changes. years later it will pop into my head nizable. It’s also what makes him
“I caught the tail end of the golden and I will understand exactly what he great at his job. But China, while
era of network news. We got out in meant,” he recalls fondly. “We try to do important, wasn’t top of the list.
the field a lot more. Times change. personal stories now – we did them Racial relations in America were:
Ideally, in any medium you want to on our hometowns and our favorite “Public schools are re-segregating
get as close to the story as possible places. Mine was Lake Tahoe.” 50 years after Brown vs. the Board of
and see it for yourself,” he said. Before we ended our stint on the Ed. I am getting very excited about
But Claiborne also developed a set, I asked him what story he was doing more repor ting on race
series of broadcasts on his father most excited about covering and relations,” he says. “Race is something
which aired on Father’s Day 2007. It’s what news he was looking forward to that people often don’t like to think
an introspective look at the person “diving into.” We talked about China about in this country but need to
he says holds the most influence on for a moment and its impact on the because it’s part of the fabric of this
his character. I asked him to describe world, in particular Africa and other country and it is still a problem.”
why he felt so motivated to tell the emerging superpowers such as India. And with that, we let Ron get back
story of his relationship with his dad: He is hungry for all of it. No shock. It’s on the air to finish the last hour of
“My dad died 12 years ago and I why we both got into reporting in Good Morning America’s weekend
think about him every day and these the first place. Reporters want to edition. As I stated before, people
aphorisms that he used to say when I know what is going to happen next. need something a little different on a
was kid come back to me all the time. They also have an uncanny desire to Saturday. They need the news put to
It was like he planted this time examine what is right in front of them a different way because they
capsule of wisdom that would help them and make sense out of it. It’s have more time to think. They need
me for years to come. As a kid, they that intangible quality that makes a Ron Claiborne.

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W
hen you hear the name Marsha Mason, you immedi-
ately think of great films such as The Goodbye Girl and
Cinderella Liberty, which earned her Academy Award
nominations and a Golden Globe, impeccable onstage
performances or television appearances. Typically, a résumé of
someone so involved in film, stage and television does not include
activities such as racecar driver, farmer or board member of the
Organic Commodity Commission of New Mexico. Marsha Mason is
not just an actor, but rather a multitalented woman whose dedica-
tion to her career extends to many other aspects of life.
Immediately upon meeting Marsha, I could sense a warmth
and sensitivity that is special to find in a seasoned actress. She is a
woman who is dedicated to her craft, viewing it as a valuable
creative process. Her career has led her to her latest play, titled A
Feminine Ending. She was very eager to talk about this play, and is
extremely excited about the subject matter, as well as working
with a female director, Blaire Brown. What fascinated her about
this particular play was the dilemma a woman in her 20s is experi-
encing: “Women in that age group are struggling with the whole
issue of having a first-rate education and the idea of a career and
feeling that they saw the earlier generation hit the glass ceiling
and opting out of not pursuing their careers and dreams.”
Mason will be playing the mother figure, whose daughter’s
dilemma is reflected in her, and becomes her own, given a differ-
ence in opinions between the two women. The struggle to find
balance in life, and the revelations that these women come to,
were what made Marsha jump at the role. This “generational”
play, as Marsha refers to it, will draw audiences because of the
contemporary struggles of the daughter, and the reflection of
her struggles in the older generation of her mother. The daugh-
ter is dealing with love, with whom she should be, and how to
pursue a career in an environment in which she feels very little
support in the professional world. “I think all of those things
speak to a lot of different people; it’s wry, it’s funny, it’s touching,
and it’s edgy,” Marsha says. A Feminine Ending will be at the
Playwright Horizons on 42nd Street, and opens in October.
The actress seems to seek out roles that have meaning and
significance, which is probably why her résumé includes such a
range of roles, from drama, to horror, to Shakespeare. When
asked how she picks and chooses her roles, Marsha says she gets
hooked “if the script interests me or the character interests me.”
She looks for roles with substance and meaning that offer her
new experiences that she wouldn’t have otherwise. When she
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recently appeared in Stephen King’s Nightmares and Dream-
scapes, she saw the show as an opportunity to learn more about
the horror genre, as well as how suspense is created: “I was
curious how you build suspense in a story, that’s what intrigues
me the most...the whole idea of horror and how that is created. I
think it’s still a bit of a mystery…to see how directors will
approach horror or suspense…a lot of it had to do with it the
way the shots were set up and how long the shots stayed the
way they are … and the music is a key element.” Everything
Marsha Mason does is a learning experience for her.
Mason recognizes the difficulties of being in the acting world.
She is humbled by it, and is fully cognizant of the reality of the
business: “It’s hard, the rejection issue is very difficult, I never
recommend anybody going into it…it’s really hard for young
people today, especially in film, you don’t have an opportunity to
grow-where do you grow and gain your experience? If your
pictures don’t do well, you end up not working. You’re only as
good as your last picture. It’s hard to break people’s preconcep-
tions of you, too; more and more they want to categorize you.”
However, Marsha has maintained the quality to move and
change with the business, and, for now, has found her niche in the
theater realm. The theater provides more opportunities for women
her age to play roles with depth, that are both interesting and
fulfilling. Though she was involved with film in the ‘70s and ‘80s, she
has watched the industry change drastically. The theater seems to
be a consistent place for her to continue to foster her creativity.
“I just really love the theater because it’s immediate and you have
so much more control over the experience. You’re in this dance with
the audience every night that’s different, whether its comedy and
you get that crack of laughter, or drama, when you can hear the
audience not breathing, it is the biggest high in the world and you’re
fully in this other place. Once in a great while, you have this experi-
ence of being transported, where you’re just a vessel for another kind
of energy. It doesn’t happen all the time, but the few times it does
happen, you go out there every night hoping it might happen again.”
Despite her involvement with theater, Marsha Mason has quite a
film legacy as well, starring in major pictures such as The Goodbye
Girl and Cinderella Liberty. The Goodbye Girl was an immense hit,
and earned her an Academy Award nomination. To this day, Marsha
is still referred to as The Goodbye Girl by fans as well as press. When
asked about the staying power of the film, she smiles and says, “It
was magical to do, we had a spectacular time together…Richard
[Dreyfuss] and I had that immediate chemistry from the get-go…
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we didn’t know what was going to happen
with the film, people didn’t have a roman-
tic comedy to take their kids to, and that
chemistry, just everything worked really
well together…it reverberated, it touched
a pulse… in older, classic movies, you had
your ingénue leading lady/man/character
actor, always a mixture of different
types…you had people who were really
good at what they did, and now they don’t
even have those parts anymore.”
What seems most important to Mason
is her audience’s response to her perform-
ances, be it onstage or on screen. Before
every stage performance, she stands
behind the set or curtain to gain a sense of
the type of energy in the audience.
However, according to Mason, this same
energy has the ability to translate into a
movie theater in a different way. Sitting in
the back of a darkened house allows
Marsha to experience the dramatic and
comedic moments in film that she never
experienced in the filming process. She
truly values the reactions of the people
watching her work and finds it fascinating.
Marsha has a radiance about her that
directly reflects upon usage of her own
products, from her Resting in the River line.
The product line was the result of a long
period of experimenting with a farm she
purchased in New Mexico. It seems unlike-
ly that someone whose job description
reads “actress” would also read “farmer,” but
Mason admits she “fell into it. I never
planned on being a farmer, I actually made
the move out there ’cause I didn’t like living
in LA anymore. Shirley MacLaine called me
and told me about property in New
Mexico…I took a look at it, said ‘this is
great’ and that was it.” The property she
purchased was a 250-acre farm. Everything
she currently grows there is 100 percent
organically grown, which ultimately led to
the production of her Resting in the River
line as well as her position on the Organic
Commodity Commission of New Mexico,
where she serves as chairperson: “It’s been
very rewarding, we have more and more
processors and producers of various
products starting to transition. We’re like
the little engine that could.”
Her product line originated from
Marsha’s own personal needs, and the farm
provided a means to create the products.
Working in the fields with all of the dirt and
clay was damaging to Marsha’s hands,
which inspired her to go to an herbalist,
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who was also one of her clients. Together,
they designed a product to maintain her
skin’s health, which led to developing more
products for the Resting in the River line.
She has attended soil fertility conferences,
learned about biodynamic farming, and
continues to research farming to further
her knowledge and benefit her property. A
woman who once knew very little about
farming now maintains a 250-acre farm,
proof of her determination, intelligence,
and desire to learn.
Marsha Mason is fully aware of her
goals and always finds a way to make her
dreams into realities. This determination
and ability to succeed may have been
what attracted her to the world of racing
in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Yes, folks, this woman
is also a race car driver. While she seems
to fortuitously stumble upon projects,
she approaches them with the same
dedication that she would an acting role,
and racing was no exception.
“In high school, my girlfriend’s father
bought a track, we’d go out there… I was
always intrigued with these strange guys
with their funny cars…it was a completely
foreign and exotic experience. I was on a
flight from New York to Los Angeles and
Paul Newman was on the flight … he said
he was going to race, and invited me to
come… I followed them around for about
a year, I went to school for it…I bought a
little Mazda RX 7 and that’s where I met
Mike Lewis, who was a champion driver,
who came to me and asked me if I wanted
to race. He said ‘I’ll prepare the car and you
show up and can race it,’ and Mike and I
started racing together. I made the nation-
al runoff four times...I loved it, I had a really
good time. It has its own discipline…I got
to do something I never would have
normally had an opportunity to do.”
With an amazing list of accomplish-
ments and such a diverse life, another
step for Mason would be to put her
creativity to paper. She published a book
in 2000, Journey: A Personal Odyssey. While
lunching in New York, she was introduced
to an editor who told her if she ever
decided to write, to give her a call.
Eventually, Marsha made that call, and
was told to write 30 pages. However, new
to the world of writing, she felt somewhat
lost: “I didn’t know where to start. I was
doing The Pursuit of Happiness and I would
come home high with excitement from
doing the play and just start to write. I
took 30 pages to the agent, and she called
me, and said ‘this is really good, you have
a voice, but we’ll move it around’…I forgot
about it, and three or four months later
she called me and said I sold your book to
Simon and Schuster…so I just nursed my
way through and wrote it all by myself.”
Though it seems she’s dabbled in just
about everything, and succeeded in doing
so, there are still more roles she’d love to
play. “ I want to play Gertrude in Hamlet,
and I would love to play Virginia Woolf one
day. I love comedy, I like a lot of different
things, that’s why I like going to regional
theatre.” Whatever the role, Marsha will
approach it with the same degree of excel-
lence and professionalism she applies to
everything else that she does.
I left the interview in absolute astonish-
ment from hearing the list of accomplish-
ments one woman has done. While
juggling a successful acting career, Marsha
Mason manages to run her farm in New
Mexico and her product line, Resting in the
River, as well as undertaking other projects
along the way such as racing and writing.
No matter what this woman does, she is
always successful at it, which is why her
career has flourished and evolved since her
beginnings with film. There is no doubt that
her upcoming role in A Feminine Ending will
have as much meaning to the audience as
it does to Marsha Mason, who truly values
the importance of depth and significance in
everything she does.
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H
e is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill author. He no longer
feels the need to write under such pseudonyms as Jack
Cannon, Kurt Lardner and Brad Matthews. Sales from
his 14 mystery, thriller and action-adventure novels
exceed 50 million. He is read worldwide, having been translated
into 28 languages. And he is no stranger to the Long Island scene.
He is New York Times best selling author, Nelson Richard DeMille.
Born to Huron and Antonia DeMille on August 23, 1943, DeMille
has been a Long Island resident since the age of 4 when his family
moved to Elmont from New York City. He currently resides in Garden
City with his wife, Sandy, and their infant son, James Nelson. His
other two children, Lauren and Alex, from a previous marriage, are
both writers and in DeMille’s estimation, quite good at what they do.
DeMille attended Elmont Memorial High School, where he
played football and ran track. He began his studies at Hofstra
University and upon returning from a three year tour of duty in
Vietnam as a 2nd Lieutenant Infantry Platoon leader, he received
his degree in political science. He was awarded the Bronze Star,
the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Air Medal. He is a
member of American Mensa and recently was elected president
of the Mystery Writers of America.
The Boulevard had the opportunity to interview DeMille on a
late summer day in August at his offices in Garden City. He and
his staff were gracious and accommodating. After the prelimi-
nary pleasantries - congratulations on his marriage, the comple-
tion of his new home (which he and Sandy helped design), the
birth of his son, and a belated happy birthday - we spoke of
things both personal and professional.
Although DeMille is not as prolific as some of his contempo-
raries, he turns out a book every 18 months to two years. He
admits to not “digging in every day,” but rather opting to write
three days a week, often from 10 in the morning to 10 in the
evening. He writes in his office, away from the distractions of
home in a “secret” room one floor above his office. It is sparsely
decorated with two desks, few, if any books on the shelves and
little or no wall décor, but it is brightly painted and sunlit.
For me, and obviously millions of others, DeMille’s works are
very readable. One can pick up a novel of his and be immersed in
it for the entire day. When I asked why he thinks his work is so
accessible, he avers, without blowing his own horn, “The writing
is good.” People like to read language and most American
authors don’t “play with the language” but rather concentrate
only on plot. “Plots are a dime a dozen,” he says. “You have to
start with the characters and the ambience.” Although his works
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are commercial, there is no reason why the writing cannot be
good as well. “People can entertain themselves in so many other
ways nowadays. If the writing is not good they can watch TV or
go to the movies. You have to be a good storyteller.” DeMille
edits his own work, which perhaps keeps the writing tight and
therefore, moves his works rapidly and entertainingly along.
Authors like Ernest Hemingway, whose adventuresome and
romantic characters, short sentences and muscular vocabulary influ-
enced DeMille’s style. Like Tom Wolfe, a wry, comic satire pervades
many of his works. Besides Hemingway and Wolfe, he admires Stein-
beck and British authors like Graham Greene. Ironically, though a
novelist himself, he prefers to read nonfiction because he doesn’t so
much want to be entertained, which good nonfiction can do, but he
also wants to learn, a desire which reading nonfiction satisfies.
The process of writing for DeMille is somewhat unique in this
age of technology. He eschews the computer and opts instead
for pencil and yellow legal pad. His reason? Other than not being
able to type, he claims the machine comes between him and the
message and the writing is better when done by hand. Writing
longhand also enables him to make marginal notes and self-edit
as he goes along without impeding the flow of ideas. Initially, he
did not write from an outline but found that his work tended to
ramble, necessitating more editing. While he does use an outline
now, he is not a slave to it. His works evolve organically as he
writes and as he does his research both before and during the
writing process, he gets ideas for the plot.
When asked what advice he would give to budding, young
authors, he responded without hesitation, “Read. Read. Read. Go
back 50 or 60 years. Pick up a Conan Doyle book and then move
through the decades, reading chronologically. Read the popular
authors of the day, the ones that are still read today and remem-
ber what worked for you as a reader and synthesize it.” He also
advises, “Write in longhand and get away from the typewriter …
and drink plenty of caffeine—caffeine stimulates the imagina-
tion. Caffeine, yellow pads, pencils, a quiet room and your imagi-
nation and your background in English language literature.”
In DeMille’s novels there is an unsettling, eerie connection
between the plots and real world happenings. There are undeni-
able similarities between Mayday. published in 1979, and TWA
Flight 800, on which DeMille bases Night Fall. The opening
chapters of The Lion’s Game are frighteningly similar to the
events of 9/11 a year later. Even the recent controversy over
building a Bio Safety Level 4 facility on Plum Island returns that
novel to the forefront. DeMille’s political science and history
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background certainly give him more insight into world events
and give him prescience. But the question arises: do authors
have a responsibility in this regard? After all, we can Google the
recipe for a homemade bomb. Is not the writing of these novels
feeding radical groups, like the fictional Custer Hill Club in
Wildfire, with more than just food for thought? DeMille contends
not. Terrorists already have the ideas, he believes. “These are
cautionary novels. When a journalist does it, he’s doing a public
service; when an author does it, people feel he is feeding ideas to
the enemy. Think the unthinkable, put it down in pencil and
paper and hopefully, it will never happen.”
Where he does see author responsibility is in the writing of a
piece of fiction based on a real event, such as Night Fall. How
much literary license can be taken? Where is the line drawn
when weaving fact and fiction together? This was the challenge
inherent in writing Night Fall. As a writer dealing with a sensitive
subject, DeMille says, “You want to be able to have asterisks to
say to the reader ‘this is true, and this is fiction.’” DeMille person-
ally came close to experiencing the tragedy, however. His daugh-
ter, Lauren, was on that same flight four days before Flight 800
went down and terrorist bombs were detonated in the Metro
stop outside her dormitory in Paris a week later.
Of great personal interest to me is the character of John Corey,
protagonist of four DeMille novels – Plum Island, The Lion’s Game,
Night Fall and Wildfire. Unlike the more conventional and strait-
laced Paul Bratter of The General’s Daughter and Up Country,
Corey is irreverent. He neither plays by the rules nor goes by the
book. He is the quintessential anti-hero for the 21st century. I
asked where Corey came from. “During the beginning of this
whole ‘politically correct’ thing, when it was making the cover of
Time people were struggling with the new way of speaking. I
decided to create a character who was not PC. I didn’t know
what he was going to be or what he was going to do, but he
would be someone whom a lot of people could relate to.”
Corey is a cop who was shot in the line of duty and who is
convalescing on the East End of Long Island when he gets called
onto a case for his expertise. His persona, that of a wisecracking
cop, allows him to say things most readers themselves want to
say. He is a man’s man; however, he appeals to women on a lot of
different levels as well. He is a man who takes care of business,
who doesn’t so much respect women as much as he knows they
can be his equals and is ready to accept that when he has to. He
bucks authority, but unlike many who do so, he is brilliant and he
knows he is brilliant, often commenting to the reader on just
how bright he is. He solves cases because he is smart, not
because he got lucky. John Corey has firmly entrenched himself
in DeMille’s literary litany and his return in a sequel to The Lion’s
Game is greatly anticipated.
The Gold Coast, DeMille’s second largest selling paperback after
The Charm School, has been both an artistic and commercial
success with sales in the millions. I asked DeMille to what he
attributes its longevity? “It is a book of social manners, morals and
mores. It has sex, betrayal, adultery and inheritance – old
fashioned, universal and timeless themes.” It chronologizes an old
world and a way of life that is fading away in much the same way
Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby does, but with a twist – sort of
“Gatsby meets the Godfather.” In DeMille’s words, “It can be read
70 years from now and it will be as understandable then as the
70-year-old Gatsby is today.” It is a love story that becomes
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enmeshed in a battle of good and evil — themes we never tire of.
Assuredly, the worldwide popularity of The Gold Coast was one
reason he chose to write its sequel, another, the overwhelming
e-fanmail asking what happened to John and Susan Sutter, the
novel’s protagonists and lastly, it is DeMille’s personal favorite. It
begins in June of 2002, 10 years after the original ends. Through
a confluence of events, both John, who has been in London
working as an American tax advisor, and Susan, whose husband,
an old friend of her fathers, has conveniently died, find
themselves back on the north shore of Nassau County hoping to
resolve some real estate issues.
In the beginning of The Gold Coast DeMille cites Thomas Mann.
“A man lives not only his personal life as an individual, but also,
consciously or unconsciously, the life of his epoch and his contem-
poraries.” Writing thrillers in a post 9/11 world is difficult at best.
We have seen and felt so much. The media brought the tragedy
into our homes as it was happening, exposing us to everything
and leaving nothing to our imagination. To write without being
exploitative and to elevate the level of one’s writing to be
commensurate with the scope of a tragedy is not only challenging,
but mandatory. In the sequel to The Gold Coast, John Sutter
returns to a world where the political climate in the country has
changed. Indeed the whole country itself has changed in its near
fanatical display of patriotism. The true talent of an author is in the
blending of all the elements of good storytelling with interesting
characters, an engaging plot, a vivid setting and the ability to lace
it all with a contemporary flavor. Few can do this as artfully and
entertainingly as DeMille. The sequel is due for release sometime
late in 2008. Coincidentally, Castle Rock Studios, along with
producer Michael Bregman, has optioned the original Gold Coast
and filming is due to begin this spring. The upcoming year 2008
holds much for DeMille and his readers to look forward to.
Unfortunately, my time with DeMille drew to a close, and like
reading the last 75 pages of one of his books I wanted time to
slow down, to stand still even, so the pleasure of the experience
would linger and perhaps never come to an end.
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S
tepping into Barbara Tober ’s
magnificent apartment contain-
ing her vast collection of artwork,
I was extremely excited to speak
with her and learn more about her
current project, the new building that will
house The Museum of Arts and Design.
Mrs. Tober has served as chairman of the
museum for almost 13 years and has
been involved with the museum itself
since the ‘80s. Her home reflects her
passion for works of craftsmanship, with
range of artwork from a handcrafted toy
soldier to an exquisite Chihuly glass vase.
Tober sees art in everything, her lifestyle
directly reflecting her view that “every-
thing is about art…I love an artistic
environment.” After being given a tour of
her home and the art within it, I found
her home inspiring, directly reflecting her
incredible presence and knowledge of
the art world.
Tober describes herself as a business-
woman. Prior to her work at the museum,
she served as editor in chief of Brides
magazine for nearly 30 years. She catego-
rizes all aspects of her different careers as
the business of “selling space;” her strong
business intuition reflects her magazine
career, as well as her current project with
the new location of the Museum of Arts
and Design. Her acute interest in the art
world began when she was only 6 years
old at the Red and Gold Giftshop, watch-
ing a glassblower create tiny figures with
his own hands. Seeing ar t being
handcrafted fascinated her – she felt
compelled to use her allowance to buy
the glass figurine, and continued to make
these purchases until she had developed
a fine collection for a young girl. Though
she admits that these little glass figures
are far from what she collects now, her
interest in collecting things that have
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been created and crafted by hand has
remained the same throughout the years,
and is reflected in the Museum of Arts
and Design.
When asked about the museum,
currently located at 40 West 53rd Street in
Manhattan, Tober lights up with enthusi-
asm. The museum shows work created by
living artists, featuring contemporary
decorative arts and design post-WWII.
The museum looks for one-of-a-kind
items that exude mastery in craftsman-
ship and design. Mrs. Tober and her
colleagues look for “things made by hand
… that’s value … I venerate these people
[artists]- they are fabulous keepers of the
flame,” the flame being the brilliant
artistry they grace our society with as
well as the value found in craftsmanship.
The museum, formerly called the Ameri-
can Craft Museum, underwent a name
change because it was truly an interna-
tional museum, containing artwork from
all over. The museum is a culmination of
artistry, and Mrs. Tober emphasizes the
importance of displaying such craftsman-
ship: “We [at the museum] are the focal
point for people enriching our lives.” She
not only believes in the significance of
keeping art in her own life, but in every-
one else’s as well.
The new site of the museum is Two
Columbus Circle and will open in 2008. In
the new location, art will be ubiquitous,
not just seen in the exhibits themselves,
but in all elements of the museum’s
construction. Ever y aspect of the
museum is meticulously planned out.
From the nacreous, glazed terracotta and
fritted glass on the outside, to the Steel-
case office furnishings, to the Oldcastle
glass windows, all emulate the museum’s
goal of creating a work of art on the
outside as well as the inside. The new
building is a much more alive space of
60,000-square feet and will provide a
significantly better home for the
handcrafted pieces of art that have been
carefully collected.
The museum is always looking for
donations and is eager for people to step
forward and offer artwork to enhance the
space. The museum is also seeking
additional donations involving the
naming of rooms in the actual building,
and most impor tantly, naming the
museum itself. This is a fabulous opportu-
nity for art enthusiasts to share their love
for art in a location that shows what the
world of design is all about. Mrs. Tober
suggests that we all “be surrounded by
art … it’s important for us to live that
way.” For Barbara Tober, art is a lifestyle,
and we should all consider incorporating
the world of art into our own lives.
The Museum of Arts and Design will host
a cocktail and dinner party on Wednesday
Nov. 14 in Chelsea Piers at Pier 60, NYC. For
ticket pricing and further information,
contact Stephanie Lang at the Museum of
Arts and Design at 212-956-3535 x129.
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Celebrity Dreams
By Lauren Lawrence

one exhibition. The Dadaists knew that

Julie Delpy
“My dream seemed something out of
Dadaism. I dreamt I was in a subway, and
the subway stopped, and this little girl
opened the door and she went under the
rail. There were kittens under there, and she
gave me one. I went home to my parents
and I started to harm the kitten…It was not
neglect, but that I didn’t know it required so
much care. I put it in my mouth. I dropped it
in my teacup, and when I took it out it was
all flat and dead. My parents said, “Why did
you kill the kitten?” Then I went to go and
save the kitten. I was in a limo and we were
at a checkpoint and I noticed that there
were men wearing Nazi uniforms.”
Delpy’s dream would make a Dadaist
smile – particularly Marcel Duchamp,
who hung teabags from the ceiling in
by placing an object in an unusual
context, the mind would be free to create
its own symbolic associations – just like it
does when we are dreaming. Delpy is the
little girl who steps out of the subway
and travels through the underground
tunnel of unconsciousness. She must find
the kitten hidden underneath the rail, the
same kitten she later drops in her teacup.
Both the kitten and the little girl repre-
sent the dreamer in her past and express
her wish to reconnect with and reclaim
her primal or elemental persona. The
kitten is placed in her mouth as a symbolic
attempt to feed off it and digest it; it is
dropped into her teacup to seep and drain
its essence. In a symbol of transformation,
the kitten emerges flat and dead. This
transforming event brings the realization
Julie Delpy
Photo by Patrick McMullan
that life is in the essence of the thing itself
and not in the shape or form it assumes,
because the dreamer knows the kitten can
be saved! The kitten can be brought back
to life just as the dreamer’s youth may be
imaginatively invoked. A creative mind
views everything as possible and can
never be stopped in its tracks—not even
by uniformed men (representing the evils
of conformity) at the checkpoint, who are
noticed but not feared.
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L
inda Dano’s enthusiasm for life is incomparable. As a
woman who has faced many highs throughout her
career, as well as heartbreaking lows in her personal
life, she is the portrait of resilience and strength. After
a successful career in the world of soap operas, Linda Dano
has moved on to a fierce involvement in causes concerning
depression, such as the Support Partners Program, which
shows people with depression and those who love them
how to work together to get better, and Canine Companions.
Dano is extremely devoted to both causes. She is also begin-
ning to delve into the world of film, and will be appearing in
Reservation Road, coming out in October.
Linda Dano never had any intention to be an actress;
she got her start in the business entirely by accident when
she accompanied a friend to an audition with the Nina
Blanchard Modeling Agency. Though the agent was not
particularly interested in booking her friend, Linda made
an impression. Despite the rejection, her friend encour-
aged her to go back in and discuss working with the
agent, who had wanted her to take some photographs
and bring them in. Coming from very humble beginnings,
Linda borrowed a camera and took some photographs,
and despite the poor quality, she was signed, due to how
photogenic she was.
She was 20 at the time and she began working right
away. On the set of a job, Linda was approached by
someone from 20th Century Fox Studios and was encour-
aged to come in for a meeting. She went, took her portfo-
lio, and ended up signing a contract in the new talent
department, which was very much old Hollywood: the
studio trained young actors in dance, acting and vocals.
Linda was there for three-and-a-half years before the
program ended and her friend Maria O’Brien introduced
her to her famous father, Edmond O’Brien, who encour-
aged her to go to an agent in New York. She was signed
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immediately, and began working in primetime. However,
it wasn’t until she began working daytime television that
her career began to flourish.
Daytime enabled Linda to truly hone her craft. “I was so
bad when I first started. When I first began in the business,
I was in California and did primetime shows. I worked all
the time and didn’t have a clue what I was doing. When I
went to daytime, I moved to New York to marry my
husband, Frank, and I got a job on One Life to Live three
months after I arrived…I would watch myself to see if you
could tell how terrified I was…the speed of it was
insane…it’s so much material. In daytime, you do an entire
script in a day, you can imagine how prepared you have to
be and how fast it moves.”
Though beginning as a self-admittedly bad actor, Dano
found that daytime television gave her the opportunity to
perfect her acting skills. She admits that while she tried
some very unsuccessful techniques, she could easily just
correct them the next day. She learned through this
process of trial and error which techniques translated well
to the small screen and which ones did not. Her husband,
Frank, served as her mentor, and advised her that more
people would love Linda Dano than any role she would
ever play. She adopted this advice, and over time, acting
became easier, and more importantly, fun.
After working on the set of OLTL for two-and-a-half
years, Linda began acting on the soap Another World. She
stayed on the show for 17 years until the cast got the
devastating news that the show would be ending. The
tight knit family of actors was lost; many of them had
spent more time with each other than their own families.
Their audience had come to know and love them, watch-
ing their stories unfold each day and bonding with their
characters. To this day, Linda has still not watched the final
episode. Eventually, she says, she will.
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Aside from years spent on Another World, Dano appeared
on other soaps as well. Her character of Rae Cummings
from when she first joined the set of One Life translated to
four other daytime soaps that were involved with the ABC
network: “I was so thrilled, I left Another World the last day
that it shot and appeared in OLTL on Monday.” Dano is
grateful for every opportunity she has been given through-
out her career. Admitting she comes from humble begin-
nings, she has learned to never take anything for granted,
and has reached an admirable point of self-acceptance
about her career. This kind of unselfishness and gratitude is
rare to find in such a successful woman, but Linda Dano
seems to play this unaffected part perfectly.
Though she has loved all aspects of her career, there is
one moment she immediately responds with when asked
what her greatest career moment was: “The night I won
the Emmy; that for most people is a highlight of their
career, but there was a cherry on top that meant more to
me than the award. It was the response of the audience
when my name was said…everyone leaped to their feet
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… the cheering and screaming. It was the way Peter
Bergman and Melody Thomas Scott said my name, it was
what happened when I was carrying the statue off the
stage and Erica Slezak practically back-dipped me and
kissed me, there was an excitement and electricity in that
crowd that I will remember for all times. I can’t tell you
how great that was. There have been many great
moments, but for career moments, that was it.”
Among all of the joys of her fantastic career, three years
ago, Linda suffered the greatest loss of all when Frank, the
love of her life, passed away. For months, she was in the
throes of deep depression and could no longer feel joy.
Each and every day became a struggle. However, through
overcoming her depression, she learned to slow down her
fast-paced life and take time to enjoy everything she
experiences. She was catapulted to a new place where the
workaholic she’d always been slowly subsided.
Linda felt compelled to begin the Suppor t
Partners Program in 2005 with Eli Lilly and Company and
the National Women’s Health Resource Center to reach out
and help others deal with what she went through herself.
Recently the program created a new component, Canine
Companions. “My dogs really were part of that team for
me. They kept me company; when I cried they would sit
right with me…with Support Partners, if you create your
own network of friends, family, doctor, pets, whatever it
takes to build a support team, they help you through the
various stages of getting well…you need to talk, you need
to not hold it all inside. I still have some depression, but
I’m so much better, and that’s the important part of what
everyone needs to know…I have lived through it, I am
managing it now. My whole campaign is about letting
people know they can reclaim their lives … The first step
for me, and for millions, is to say it, to say it out loud. That’s
the hard part. Once you say it, you own it.”
I was truly amazed at how candid Linda Dano is. In a
world where illnesses such as depression are kept quiet, it’s
truly refreshing to hear someone so passionate about a
cause that she is willing to share her painful struggle with
the public. Her openness is accredited to her family, whose
love and devotion to her has been appreciated throughout
her life. She admits she’s always cared for others and has
always been aware of her beginnings: “I’ve never lost sight
of where I come from and how difficult life can be for every-
one; everyone has tragedy and illness and it spares no one.
Money is just a sort of convenience, but if you let it drive
and change you, you forget to love others and be kind to
others. I believe most strongly in kindness - kindness to
others and to yourself. If everyone else was so understand-
ing and giving, what a different world we’d be living in.”
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As an actor and woman with a young boy, and how the lives of the wait to see what happens, if
cause, you’d think Linda Dano would family of the child and the killer are something happens, and if it
have her hands full. However, she’s interwined. “I look awful in this film, “ doesn’t, that’s okay, too. I’ve had a
also started her own styling business Dano jokes, “like a real mother/grand- career that most people could never
called Strictly Personal. The company mother from the middle of the have, so I can never complain about
offers personal styling, as well as county, and I like that … I always what I’ve already experienced and
interior decorating. This business played more glamorous roles and it the gifts that I’ve been given. If there
ultimately led to her authoring a was fun not to. I prepared the way I is something next, how exciting! But
book, titled Looking Great: It Doesn’t do every role that I play; to go from if there isn’t, I’ll continue to garden,”
Have to Hurt. With the book ’s inside out, I needed to understand she laughs.
popularity, she followed up with a who the character is and what she’s After the interview, I couldn’t help
styling book for homes. Her success about and how she feels … this is of but marvel at the incredible spirit of
in the styling world led to the debut course a death of a grandson and the this woman who has endured both
of her first collection of home acces- love of a daughter and her husband amazing success and heartbreaking
sories on Sept. 26 on QVC, and they and a granddaughter; this was not a tragedy. Her selflessness and devotion
will again be selling her products on stretch for me because of the loss of to others is inspiring and uplifting,
the network at the end of January. my husband. I have enough life while her vigor reminds us all that
Despite her seemingly busy life, experiences to know tragedy and to difficult times will always get better.
Dano emphasizes that she does have be able to call on that.” Reflecting on her career, it seems as
downtime: “I have slowed down since As for what’s next for this amazing though Linda Dano cannot avoid
Frank has died. When something that woman? “I’d like to do more films, success, and it is inevitable that we
enormous happens to you, it’s so life- but you k now what? I’m not will be seeing many more outstanding
changing, you think about things planning it - it’s kind of fun to just things from her in the future.
much differently … I take my time to
work in my garden … I’m just not
rushing … I think when the worst
thing that could ever happen to you
happens, the rest of it suddenly stops
being scary. Gardening is an outlet,
it’s sort of mindless … everything
gets shut off when you garden.
Things you would normally be
worried sick about in the house,
when you’re in the dirt, you don’t
think about them … something to
do with dirt under the nails and on
the face and watching something
grow … it’s spiritual for me. I love it, I
absolutely love it.”
Her ‘take it as it comes’ attitude is
what brought her to audition for
Reservation Road. Linda plays the
grandmother in a heart-wrenching
tale of tragedy. The all-star cast
includes Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer
Connelly, Mark Ruffalo and Mira
Sorvino. The Boulevard had the
chance to attend the screening, and
we were all impressed at its emotion-
al impact and intensity. The story
involves a hit and run, the death of a
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PHOTO GALLERY PATRICK MCMULLAN

Billy Joel Hampton Social
Photos by Patrick McMullan
PatrickMcMullan.com

Billy Joel Performance Billy Joel Performance Billy Joel Performance

Katie Lee Joel Gina Glickman Atmosphere Stage

Danielle DeMarne, Randi Udell Christie Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel Katie Lee Joel

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PHOTO GALLERY PATRICK MCMULLAN

Susan Lucci
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Sponsored by Pink Elephant, Fiji Water, Vincent Jelani
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Susan Lucci with Vincent Jelani, Susan Lucci, Angela Susan Anton, Jason Feinberg, Tina Guiomar
Boulevard cover

Vincent Jelani, Angela Anton, Dr. Bilha Fish, Dr. Barbara Capozzi, Stanley Kreitman, CB White
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Angela Anton, Uma Pemmaraju DJ Clockwork, Andrew Merlino IIena Ryan, Adam Weis Nancy Rocker, Jim Parise

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Angela Anton, Ron Claiborne, Linda Perotti

Gina Glickman, Angela Anton, Jill Maniot Malinda Carlton, Lee Kalt, Mina Otsuka, Sir Ivan “Mr. Mitzvah” Wilzig, Miny Kim

Glenn Sullivan Stock Car Rita & Barry Kay

Paul Balmer, Dan Entwistle Bobby Montwaid, Susan Lucci NYIT Catering Appetizers

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T Mobile Polo Match

At the Mercedes-Benz
Bridgehampton Polo Challenge
Hosted by Donald Trump
Photos by Patrick McMullan
PatrickMcMullan.com

Donald Trump

Melania Trump

Michaelangelo L’Acqua

Gina Bush, Rebecca Holiday

Lauren Paige Emanuel Sylvano Star Jones

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Diana Ross Concert

Benefiting the
Diabetes Research Institute
August 25, 2007
Photos by Tina Guiomar

Diana Ross Diana Ross

Andrea Picard, Peter & Pat Gall, Mark Picard

Laure & Owen Schwartz, Elise & Glen Tomashoff Sheri & Doug Donaldson, Christy Combs,
Joyce Donaldson, Peter Johnston

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Laura Moore, Kate Sella Loren & Joshua Levin Martin Granowitz Melinda Lowell, Jeffrey Mehl,
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Winners of 12th Annual

Stony Brook Film Festival Announced
The winners of the 12th Annual Stony Brook Film Photos by Jason Feinberg
Festival were announced by film critic John Anderson at
the festival’s closing night awards reception at Staller
Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University on Satur-
day, July 28. Cash prizes and gifts were donated by
Teachers Federal Credit Union, Renaissance Technolo-
gies, HBO, JetBlue, Friends of Staller Center, and State
Bank of Long Island. A festive closing night party was
held on the Staller Center main stage with winners in
attendance to receive their awards. Man in the Chair was
selected as the 2007 Audience Choice Award Winner for
best feature. It was written and directed by Michael
Schroeder. On July 30, The Boulevard attended the
Stony Brook Film Festival to view the screening of Man
in the Chair.
Man in the Chair is the story of a rebellious teenager and
film buff Cameron Kincaid, played by Michael Angarano. Director Ron Schroeder Emmet Walsh
The film follows the journey of pursuing his dream as a
filmmaker. Upon entering a film competition, he meets a Plummer and M. Emmet Walsh attended the event, along
retired crewmember named Flash, played by Christopher with the director, producer and editor. The actors’ enter-
Plummer, who worked on the set of Citizen Kane. Kincaid taining remarks charmed the audience at a memorable
convinces Flash to assist him in his project. Christopher Q&A that was a festival highlight.

Left to right- Man in the Chair’s Terry Cafaro, Editor; Christopher Plummer, Actor; Sarah Schroeder, producer; M. Emmet Walsh,
Actor; Michael Schroeder, writer-director

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PHOTO GALLERY THE BOULEVARD

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AROUND THE TOWNS
Planting Fields October and November Events
Planting Fields presents its Dahlia Show on Saturday
Oct. 6, from 1-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m - 4
p.m. Annually, more than 1,000 blooms fill the Burns
Conference/Horticultural Center, in addition to the Paul
Callahan Dahlia Garden, which has a spectacular display of
color. If you miss the festivities this year, be sure to set
aside the time next year to enjoy them.
Meanwhile, visit the seasonal display of chrysanthe-
mums in and around the main greenhouse, as well as the
resident collections of orchids, bromeliads, begonias, cacti
and succulents, ferns and tropical plants. Then go outside
for a walk in the crisp autumn air.
Lectures and Classes
Upstairs/Downstairs Tour of Coe Hall:
Behind the Scenes of a Gold Coast Estate
Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to noon.
Explore the Coe Estate as both a workplace and unique
community for the cadre of maids, footmen,
groundskeepers, stable hands and chauffeurs. A discus-
sion and booklet introduces all to the Coe family and the
Planting Fields. Wear your walking shoes for this extensive
tour of the mansion’s basement work areas and third-floor
servants’ quarters which focuses on areas not traditionally
open to the public tours. Cost is $15; Marianne Della
Croce, collections manager. Coe Hall.
Create a Backyard Retreat
For Year-Round Enjoyment
Saturdays, Oct. 13 and 27, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn tips on how to define your backyard’s character.
Discover examples of ornamental elements to define your
backyard’s character and enhance your garden for all four
seasons. Lecture and slide presentation - two sessions.
Cost of both sessions is $37.
Photography Tour
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
This non-technical class offers tips and tricks for taking
memorable photos. The stunning fall grounds of Planting
Fields will be the subject for the day. Learn composition,
storytelling, natural lighting and more. Special attention
will be paid to learning how to use digital cameras. Bring
your own camera. One session costs $15. Materials list
provided upon registration with Michelle Temares. Main
greenhouse classroom.
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Great Scott & Zelda
Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m.
A one-hour comedy-drama written and directed by David
Houston and starring Steve Corbellini and Melanie Lipton.
The Fitzgeralds return to their “nifty little Babbitt home” in
Great Neck, and Zelda accuses Scott of spoiling the party. He
explains that after reviewing notes on High-Bouncing Lover
(soon re-titled The Great Gatsby ), his editor found it boring.
“So fix it!” Zelda demands, “before we leave Long Island!”
As the two open the manuscript, art imitates Scott and
Zelda’s lives. In this hour with the Fitzgeralds, set in the
spring of 1924, the issues, people, events and personal
histories they confront are factual, with dialogue suggest-
ed by their love letters and literary correspondence, and
Scott’s novels, essays and short stories.
Cost is $15. No assigned seating. Great Hall / Coe Hall
Just for Kids
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Louis Ehlert - Oct. 11
Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton - Nov. 8
Two interactive story hour programs presented by Tales
and Treats from 10 to 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of
October and November include a healthy snack and fun
craft activity. For preschool through kindergarten children
and their parents or caregivers.
Cost is $10. Burns Conference/Horticultural Center.
Plants and Their Relations
Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Come to a fun lecture on plant names and plant families
accompanied by great photography, folklore, medicinal
history and humor. Did you know that dandelion trans-
lates to tooth of the lion in French?
Lecture and slide presentation. Wine and cheese will be
served. Cost is $10.
Bill Barash. South Lounge.
Tucking Your Garden In for Winter
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
The bulbs are planted, the leaves are off the trees, and
the vegetables have all been harvested. This lecture/tour
will answer questions about what to do to prepare your
garden for winter. Wear your walking shoes for a walk
through the Synoptic Garden. Cost is $10.
Mary-Jean Hunt. Synoptic Garden Shelter.
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Something for Everyone at Tilles Center

Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
North Fork Hall Hillwood Recital Hall
Gala XXVII, honoring Joseph R. Ficalora, New York Community Family Performance for ages 5-9 as TheatreworksUSA presents
Bancorp, Inc. Jim West in Dinosaurs Family Workshop Event
Liza Minnelli will make her only New York appearance this $20
year.
$150, $85 Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
For $700 Benefactor seating, call 516-299-3825 North Fork Hall
Gypsy
Sunday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. $65, $54, $42 (Seniors $62, $51, $39)
North Fork Hall Performance PLUS! Event
Nassau Pops presents Be My Love - The Life of Mario Lanza in 5:45 pm, Hillwood Recital Hall, $5
Song The Legacy of Gypsy; Lesley Alexander, entertainment journalist
Louis Panacciulli, conductor
Gala Benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County
Friday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.
Produced by Sonny Grosso/Music by Phil Ramone North Fork Hall
Teatro Lirico D’Europa presents The Barber of Seville
$30
$75, $50, $35 ($72, $47, $32)
Performance PLUS! Event
Friday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. 6:45 p.m., Hillwood Recital Hall, $5
North Fork Hall The Barber of Seville: A Human Comedy by Marc Courtade,
Ballet Folklórico de Mexico de Amalia Hernández Artistic Director, Performance PLUS!
$65, $45, $30 (Seniors $62, $42, $27)
Performance PLUS! Event Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m.
6:45 p.m. Hillwood Recital Hall, $5 North Fork Hall
The Dance of Hispania with Maria Loreta Celitan, Founder, St. Petersburg Philharmonic
Sol Y Sombra Spanish Dance Company and Tilles Center Yuri Temirkanov, conductor; Julia Fischer, violin
Teaching Artist. Program Mozart, Beethoven, Prokofiev
$110, $82, $52 (Seniors $107, $79, $49)
Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Performance PLUS! Event
Hillwood Recital Hall 6:45 p.m., Hillwood Recital Hall, $5
Andrea Marcovicci: As Time Goes By Music for Heroes with Dr. Harlow Robinson, Matthews distin-
A celebration of Andrea Marcovicci’s 15 years with Tilles Center guished university professor, Northeastern University
7:30 p.m., $45; 9:30 p.m., $35
Friday, November 9, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. North Fork Hall
Bergen Philharmonic
North Fork Hall
Andrew Litton, conductor; André Watts, piano
Long Island Philharmonic
Program: Saeverud, Grieg, Tchaikovsky
David Wiley, conductor; Zuill Bailey, cello
$90, $70, $50 (Seniors $87, $67, $47)
Program: Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Elgar
Performance PLUS! Event
$68, $50, $38
7 p.m., Hillwood Recital Hall, $5
An interview with Andrew Litton and André Watts with Dr.
Friday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Paul Kim, professor of music history and piano studies, C.W. Post
North Fork Hall Campus, Long Island University
New York Philharmonic
Christoph von Dohnányi, conductor; Nikolaj Tickets are available in person at Tilles Center’s box office, Monday-Saturday, 1-6
Znaider, violin p.m., on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.com, or by telephone at 516-
$110, $82, $52 (Seniors $107, $79, $49) 299-3100 or 212-307-4100. There is a service charge for telephone and Internet
orders. There are no refunds or exchanges on single ticket sales. For additional infor-
Performance PLUS! Event mation, call 516- 299-3100 or visit tillescenter.org. Discounted Create Your Own
6:45 p.m., Hillwood Recital Hall, $5 ticket packages for three or more events are available through October 31 at Tilles
An Adventure in Listening with Dr. Genevieve Chinn, Center’s box office or tillescenter.org. Programs at Tilles Center are supported in part
Professor of Music and Director of Music History, C.W. by the New York State Council on the Arts. Long Island University’s Tilles Center for
the Performing Arts is located on the C.W. Post Campus, Route 25A in Brookville.
Post Campus, Long Island University

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At Old Westbury Gardens

In Autumn
Agility Dog Trials
Oct. 6 and 7
Sponsored by the Ladies
Kennel Association of America,
dogs compete over a series of
ramps, jumps and obstacles.

Tree Day
Oct. 7
Tree planting, tai chi for
children, tree walk, birdhouse
and nest-making, and other
kids’ crafts.

Dog Festival
Oct. 20 and 21
Meet with veterinarians,
book authors, ar tists, and
many other dog people at this
new event. Buy specialty food,
clothing and toys for your dog.
Enjoy kids’ crafts and other
programs. Bring your leashed
dog to participate in a Dog
Halloween Costume Contest.

Books in the Ballroom

Nov. 4, 11 and 18
A Sunday afternoon book-
signing/lecture series featur-
ing books of particular inter-
est to Long Islanders. Nov 4:
TBD; Nov 11: Jones Beach: An
Illustrated History by John
Hanc; Nov 18: Great Flowering
Landscape Shrubs by Vincent
Simeone.

Old Westbury Gardens is located at 71

Old Westbury Road in Old Westbury,
Long Island. Open every day except
Tuesday through October. Admission:
general: $10, seniors (over 62): $8,
children 7-12: $5, children 6 and under
and members: free. Call 516-333-0048 or
visit www.oldwestburygardens.org. Autumn at Old Westbury Gardens.
Photos by Vince Kish

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Bloomingdale’s
Little Pink Campaign
To Fight Breast Cancer

The Battle Will Be Won

B
loomingdale’s is continuing its longstanding support of Evelyn Lauder and the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation with a comprehensive campaign to create awareness and raise funds
during October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaigns include a special
“Pink” edition of Bloomingdale’s Little Brown Book magazine, an online “Pink” boutique, and
two exclusive items—the Big Pink Umbrella and Little Pink Card—that will all support a contribution to
BCRF. Signature artwork by well known New York cartoonist and author of Cancer Vixen Marisa Acocella
Marchetto is woven through the campaign. The umbrella and card are available in stores and online,
with all net proceeds benefiting BCRF.

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Around the World at Long Island Children’s Museum

Your House, My House Live at LICM
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007-Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 Peter and the Wolf
Your House, My House takes museum goers on a fantas- Saturday, Oct. 27 at 1 and 3 p.m.
tic journey into the homes of people around the world!
See how culture, climate, tradition and geography influ- KIDS FIRST! Film Club
ence the way a house is built. Exhibit text is presented in All films on Friday at 4:30 p.m.
English and Spanish. Oct. 12 -Casper Meets Wendy
Oct. 19 -Jakers! in Spooky Stories
Reel Fun at LICM Oct. 26 - Stellaluna
Families of the World:
Thailand Once Upon a House:
Saturday, Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m. A Celebration of Children’s Books,
Sweden Folklore and the Idea of Home
Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Ghana To celebrate the arrival of the Your House, My House
Saturday, Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m. exhibition, LICM has invited four nationally renowned
Puerto Rico authors to its house for a children’s literature symposium,
Sunday, Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. focusing on the idea of home. Visitors will experience
Korea homes around the world through storytelling, photogra-
Sunday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. phy and children’s literature.
Limited free childcare (for children 5 and up) is avail-
October Workshops able. Participants interested in childcare must pre-register.
Costumes Around the World
Children in the childcare/workshop program will be
Saturday, Oct. 6 at 12:30 p.m.
reunited with their caregivers to enjoy the exotic tales of
Amazing Amate
storyteller Laura Simms at the conclusion of the program.
Sunday, Oct. 7 and Monday, Oct. 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Call 516-224-5846 to pre -register for this exciting
Fire Safety Day
program. This program is funded by the New York Council for
Monday, Oct. 8 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment
Knead Bread?
for the Humanities.
Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Homeward Bound
Saturday, Oct. 20 at 12:30 p.m.
It’s Not Just Scribble
Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
In the Trees
Join Early Childhood Program Manager Monique van
Sunday, Oct. 21 at 12:30 p.m.
Putten for a workshop that will help parents under-
stand and nurture young children’s writing develop-
Special Events
ment. This workshop is recommended for parents of
Educators’ Open House
children under 8 years old. Advance registration is
Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
required. Call 516-224-5852 to register and for fee
Teachers are welcome at the Third Annual LICM Educators
information.
Open House. The event will draw on the cultural content of
the museum’s newest exhibit, Your House, My House under
the guidance of cultural anthropologist Judith Burgess. All All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, located
concepts will be connected to New York State curricula. Call at 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. Museum admission: $9 for adults and children over 1 year
516-224-5846 to pre-register for this program. old. Under 1 year old free. $8 for seniors. Please note that additional
This program is funded by the New York Council for the fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional infor-
mation, contact 516-224-5800. Museum hours are Tuesday through
Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday.
the Humanities.

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FOTA Concerts
At Coe Hall 2007-08
Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is pleased to announce its concerts at Coe Hall series for the 2007-08 season. The magnificent
Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is the perfect setting for intimate chamber music concerts.

Nov. 4, 2007 Feb. 3, 2008

Knights Ensemble – clarinetist Carol McGonnell, cellist Trio Fedele – violinist David Fedele, cellist Matthew
Eric Jacobsen, and pianist Steven Beck perform a selection Herren, and pianist Robert Koenig perform a rich and varied
of enchanting music by Zemlinsky, Saint-Saens, Mozart repertoire ranging from works of the baroque and classical
and Rachmaninov. masters to some of the most important music of our time.

Jan. 20, 2008 March 9, 2008

Avery Ensemble – violinist Annie Trepanier, violist Steve Biava Quartet – violinists Austin Hartman and Hyunsu
Larson, cellist Hans Twitchell, and pianist Adriana Jarvis - Ko, violist Mary Persin, and cellist Jacob Braun are praised
perform a breadth of styles spanning the history of as “an ensemble of unusual communicative powers” with a
Western instrumental music. “sensitivity beyond its years.”

All concerts take place at 2:30 p.m. A subscription to all four concerts is just $105 per person. Individual tickets for each
concert are $35. To order tickets, visit www.FOTApresents.org or call 516-922-0061.
FOTA also announces its popular Christmas at Coe Hall concert on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. A quartet of talented
musicians joins host Robert Sherman of WQXR for one of the highlights of Long Island’s holiday season.
Enjoy exquisite chamber music in the historic Gold Coast setting of Coe Hall on the grounds of Planting Fields Arboretum.
The 65-room Tudor Revival mansion was the country home of insurance executive William Robertson Coe and his wife,
Standard Oil heiress Mai Rogers Coe. Chamber ensembles perform without amplification in the Great Hall, a room with
outstanding acoustic quality. The Great Hall was used as a music room, library and for entertaining guests. Guests entering
the Great Hall through the wooden double doors can view intricately carved scenes depicting music and merriment.
Friends of the Arts (FOTA) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission to enrich the cultural life on Long Island is achieved
through the presentation of world class performances and through dynamic educational programs for children.

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Upcoming Exhibitions and Events at NCMA

Main Gallery
Through Nov. 4
Latin Masters
Drawn in part from Nassau County Museum of Art’s extensive
holdings of work by Latin American artists, Latin Masters looks at
the ways in which the distinct development of Latin American
art has influenced Latin identity. Among the many strands of art
and identity included in the exhibition and paralleling other
trends in modernism and contemporary art are native cultural
nationalism, international political and literary concerns, Social
Realism and Surrealism.

Contemporary Gallery
Through Nov. 4
Baroque-Ademia
The Contemporary Gallery hosts works by Nicole Cherubini,
Valerie Hegarty and Odili Donald Odita. Cheubini’s gesturally
sculpted ceramic vessels on hand-made pedestals drip with
colored glazes, plus bits of chain, fur and comparably non-tradi-
tional art materials. Hegarty evokes the passage of time, wear
and ruin in pieces that utilize a technique of 3-dimensional
trompe l’oeil illusion. Odita’s geometric canvases convey a formal
rhythm of angled shapes heightened by bright colors, both
complementing and contrasting with the adjacent sculptural
works by Cherubini and Hegarty. This exhibition has been organ-
ized by Barbara Goldfarb Tepperman.

Tours and lectures

Tours and lectures require reservations and there are costs in Sergio Garval, El Comedor de Peras, 1996, bronze and wood. Perma-
addition to museum admission. Call 516-484-9338, ext. 12 for nent collection, Nassau County Museum of Art
further information.
Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 pm
Family Sundays at the Museum
Sundays, Oct. 14, 21, 28,
Private Tea & Tour of the Exhibition
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25
Thursday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Each Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. NCMA offers live music,
Frida Kahlo: Centennial Celebration Lecture docent-led family walk-throughs of the exhibition and super-
Saturday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. vised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of
Velázquez: The Aristocratic Vision the main exhibition are available in the galleries.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just

off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen
Cove Road) in Roslyn Harbor. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday. Docent-led tours of the main galleries exhibition are
given Tuesday-Sunday at 2 p.m. Docent-led family tours are on
Sundays at 1 p.m. Tours are free with museum admission. On Sundays,
from 12:30 to 3 p.m., the museum offers live music, supervised art
activities for children and their families and family tours of the exhibi-
tions. Tours and Family Sundays at the museum are free with museum
admission. Admission to the main building, the Arnold & Joan Saltz-
man Fine Art Building, is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for
children; includes admission to the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum.
Members are always admitted free. There is a $2 parking fee on
weekends (members free). The Museum Shop and Red Room gallery
are open all museum hours. Call 516-484-9337 for current exhibitions,
events, days/times and directions, or visit nassaumuseum.com.
The Twilight Pumpkin Spectacular
Thursday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 28, 6 to 9:30 p.m. each evening.
A one-of-a-kind, fun-filled family experience! The grounds of
NCMA will be alive with a dazzling display of more than 3,000
illuminated jack o’ lanterns. Spooky music and sound effects add
to the mysterious merriment.
Tickets are sold for timed entry; advance ticket sales only.
Admission is $14 for adults and seniors and $7 for children 12
and under. Children 5 and under are free. Admission is free for
museum members and members need not make advance reser-
vations. Tickets may be purchased online at nassaumuseum.com
or by calling ext. 11. There is a $2 per ticket surcharge for
purchases made by telephone.

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A Donna Summer Evening
Raises Funds for Medical Research
R
ain showers did nothing to dampen the spirits of more than 700 people
who attended A Donna Summer Evening on July 11 at Planting Fields
Arboretum in Oyster Bay. The event, which featured cocktails, a buffet
dinner and a concert from the legendary disco diva backed by a 15-piece band,
raised nearly $1 million to benefit the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research,
part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System.
Prior to the musical performance, Ed Miller, member of the board of directors
for the Feinstein Institute, highlighted the groundbreaking achievements of the
institute’s Litwin-Zucker Research Center for the Study of Alzheimer’s Disease
and Memory Disorders. Bob Catell, chairman and CEO of KeySpan, presented the
third KeySpan Fellowship Award to Dr. Philippe Marambaud, assistant investiga-
tor and senior research scientist at the Feinstein Institute. Dr. Marambaud was
Donna Summer gives a rousing perform-
honored for his ongoing work focusing on the cellular and molecular biology of ance in the Friends of the Arts Pavilion at
two proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay.

Leonard Feinstein, trustee, North Shore-LIJ

Health System (left), with former New York Leonard Feinstein, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System (center) enjoys the
Islander and NHL All-Star Bobby Nystrom. evening with wife Susan (to his left) and some friends.

2007 KeySpan Fellowship Award winner Dr. Philippe Maram-

baud (center), assistant investigator and senior research scien-
tist at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Reearch, receives a
(Left to right) Jennifer Paretta; Lew Ranieri, trustee, North Shore- commemorative gift from (left) Ed Miller, member, Board of
LIJ Health System; and Dr. Kevin Tracey, director and CEO, Directors, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, and Bob
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. Catell, chairman and CEO, KeySpan.

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Corporate Alliance of
Children’s Medical Fund
Hosts Breakfast
Andrew Cuomo Keynote Speaker
n Thursday, Sept 20, the Corporate Alliance of Children’s

O Medical Fund (CMF) hosted its Third Annual Corporate

breakfast at the Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, New
York, with the Hon. Andrew M. Cuomo as keynote speaker.
CMF Chairman, David Blumenfeld, Jeffrey Weiner, Steven
Lifton, Ilene Cooper

Forty-one years ago, a group of Long Islanders joined together

with a mission to build the finest children’s medical facility that
the heart and hand could devise. In 1983, they opened Schnei-
der Children’s Hospital (SCH), the first children’s hospital in New
York. With their continued leadership and support, SCH has
developed into a world leader in pediatric medicine. Today, the
Corporate Alliance continues to find creative ways to partner
with area business people and businesses, large and small to
strengthen our community Steven Lifton, David Blumenfeld, Honorable Andrew Cuomo,
and provide for our children. CMF President Corey Ribotsky
All proceeds from the Third
Annual Corporate Breakfast
will be used to help build a
new patient pavilion and a
dedicated pediatric emerg-
ency room at SCH - the first on
Long Island.
For more information on
the Corporate Alliance and
CMF Trustee, Geri Fessler,
CMF call 516-352-3344. Jeffrey Weiner

Frank Segarra, Citi Pvt. Banking, Rita Kay, Executive Director

CMF. Michelle DiBenedetto, Citibank, Mallory Brenner, Citi Pvt.
Banking, David Blumenfeld, Chairman CMF.

Dr. Barbara Capozzi, Rita Kay, Angela Honorable Andrew

Susan Anton Cuomo Atmosphere Glen Oaks Country Club

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Lymphatic Research Inaugural Gala Is Grand Success

T
he Lymphatic Research Foundation’s Inaugural Gala,
Unwrap the Gift of Lymphatic Research, was recently
held at Oheka Castle in Huntington, Long Island. “The
event raised $500,000, and equally as important, our guests
learned about the importance of lymphatic research, the
impact of lymphatic diseases, and were inspired by the
extraordinary achievements of our young, grassroots organ-
ization,” said Lymphatic Research Foundation founder and
president Wendy Chaite. The highlight of the evening
proved to be 12-year-old McKenna Johnson of Tennessee,
who spoke eloquently of her own experiences managing
the effects of congenital systemic lymphatic disease,
describing frequent surgeries and other treatment protocols
that isolate her from the normal experiences of childhood.

Gala Honoree Barbara Adler of Roslyn, founding member of

Honoree Amy Hughes of Great Neck with famed ice-skating Momz-N-Da-Hood, with LRF National Spokesperson McKenna
daughter Emily poses with LRF founder, Wendy Chaite. Johnson of Tennessee and her mom, Gwen.

Honoree and award-winning author Joan Honorary Chair Angela Susan Anton, publisher, Anton Community Newspa-
Swirsky accepts award from LRF founder Wendy pers, with sponsor Jack Butler, vice president-U.S. Operations, ImpediMed, Inc.,
Chaite and LRF scientific research board chair, and Greg Brown, CEO and managing director of ImpediMed, Inc. and Business
Dr. Stanley Rockson of Stanford University. Person of the Year honoree, with LRF founder Wendy Chaite.

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Manolo Valdés Honored at NCMA Reception

T
he distinguished Spanish sculptor Manolo Valdés was guest of
honor at a reception at Nassau County Museum of Art to
celebrate the Contemporary Collectors Circle’s gift to the
museum of a work by Valdés. The CCC is a membership group of the
museum that takes part in gallery and studio tours and other activi-
ties relating to contemporary art and raises funds to add to the
museum’s permanent collection.

Manolo Valdés is pictured with CCC members Cynthia Rubinberg, Manolo Valdés with Museum Director Constance
Sharon D’Ambrosio and Elaine Berger. Schwartz and Chief Curator Franklin Hill Perrell.
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Geraldo Rivera Golf and Tennis Classic

Benefits People with Developmental Disabilities

T
he 20th anniversary of the Geraldo Rivera
Golf and Tennis Classic recently took place
at the Tam O’Shanter Club in Brookville,
Long Island. Under clear skies and with a calm
breeze, the golfers joined Geraldo to raise money
for Life’s WORC, a not-for-profit agency that
provides comprehensive support for individuals
with developmental disabilities including mental
retardation and autism. With help from fellow
FOX News personality Bill O’Reilly, Geraldo’s
outing raised more than $150,000 for people
supported by Life’s WORC. Geraldo Rivera greets golfers before teeing off.

Life’s WORC Chairman of the Board, Vince Grucci presents Life’s WORC Executive Director, Peter Smergut (right), presents
Geraldo Rivera with 20th Anniversary commemorative plaque. Marty Berman (left) with Friend of Life’s WORC award.

Geraldo Rivera and Life’s WORC Board Secretary, Rick

Ritacco (right), present the events Honoree and Life’s Golfers Jim Montalto, Geraldo Rivera, Willie Rivera and Marty Berman
WORC Board Member, Edward M. Kelly(left), with award. take a break on the fairway.

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Whaling Museum Enjoys Waves of Philanthropy

T
he Cold Spring Harbor Whaling
Museum held its annual Benefit
Cocktail Party at Yellow Banks, a
private home overlooking historic
Oyster Bay. The setting was pictur-
esque, the sunset spectacular and the
crowd exuberant. The benefit’s record-
breaking attendance reflected the
dedication of event.
All proceeds from the event support
the museum’s extensive education
programs, which provide enrichment
and curriculum enhancement to more
Mrs. Cathy Phillips & husband
than 13,000 Long Island students. James Angela Anton, Larry Gerson & Dr Barbara
The museum greets more than
25,000 visitors yearly and continues to
be a leader in the preservation and
interpretation of Long Island’s maritime
heritage. The American Association of
Museums has commended the
museum for upholding the highest
professional standards while maintain-
ing its commitment to the community.
Only 10 percent of museums nation-
wide are so recognized.
For more information on the Cold
Spring Harbor Whaling Museum,
co n t a c t Pa u l D e O r s ay, e xe c u t i ve
direc tor at 631-367-3418 or visit Mrs. Kristy McNicol (Paul) & Joan Steinberg, Mrs. Eileen K.S. Pulling & Dr David
www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Diane Yaturo Steinberg (President of LIU)

Mrs. Gerard X. Brogan (Amy), Mrs. Robert

Woods, (Phyllis) and Paul DeOrsay Execu- Mrs. Oliver R. Grace , Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mr. Thomas Pulling, Cathy and Raymond
tive Director L. Pulling Jansen

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Nassau County AHRC Foundation’s 57th Rose Ball

T
he Nassau County AHRC Foundation held another
successful Rose Ball with $480,000 raised at the June
event to benefit individuals with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities. Robert A. Isaksen received the 2007
Leadership Award which recognizes leaders in the business
world who have opened the doors to the corporate communi-
ty and have helped further the mission of the AHRC Founda-
tion. Michael Balboni, New York State Deputy Secretary of
Public Safety, received the 2007 Humanitarian Award for his
work on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities.
The evening’s success was due, in part, to the event’s sponsors
The Liburdi Family, Vincent and Gloria and Dianna and Michael
including Bank of America, the Principal Underwriters, the Eric mingle during the cocktail hour. The Luburdi Family was a
Bruell Family and Pilot Employee Benefits. Patron Sponsor of the Rose Ball.

Roz Goldmacher, AHRC Foundation board

member, takes her sister Shelley out for a
spin on the dance floor. Ms. Goldmacher,
president and CEO, Long Island Develop-
ment Corp., was a Patron Sponsor. LIDC
was also a Rose Ball Sponsor.
Foundation board member John Chase
of Chase, Rathkopf & Chase, LLP, a Rose Cynthia and Tom Rosicki, president of the
Ball Patron Sponsor, with Brookville AHRC Board of Directors. Rosicki, Rosicki
Mayor Richard P. Goodwin. & Associates, PC was a Rose Ball Sponsor.

Michael Mascari, AHRC executive director; Jack Posner, president, AHRC Foundation; Humanitarian Award recipient Michael
Balboni; Emcee Carolyn Gusoff, WNBC reporter and anchor; Leadership Award Recipient Bob Isaksen; Tom Rosicki, AHRC board
president and Tom Moore, Rose Ball chairman.

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New Conversations Forum Hosts 300 Leaders

M
ore than 300 leaders and innovators in philanthropy,
business, education and the not-for-profit world attended
the New Conversations for Change: Youth and Philanthropy
Forum which took place at The New York Public Library on Sept. 18.
The public forum was the first in the “New Conversations for Change”
series created by Contribute Magazine, in partnership with New York
University’s Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. This first
event of the series was sponsored by Northern Trust, a leading wealth
advisor to individuals and families of significant wealth nationwide. Contribute Magazine

Contribute Magazine,
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Barbara Poliwoda, East End
Director for Long Island
American Heart
Association; Kathy
Munsch, Regional Vice
President Long
Island American
Heart Association;
Dr. Barbara Capozzi,
Health Editor for
The Boulevard.

Eliza Shuford Wins FTI Grand Prix

To Conclude Hampton Classic Horse Show
R
iding Larentino, Eliza Shuford, 28, of Hickory, NC,
triumphed against Olympians Beezie Madden and
Peter Wylde to win the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix at
the 2007 Hampton Classic Horse Show. The Hampton
Classic Horse Show is one of the nation’s premier show
jumping competitions, featuring more than $500,000 in
prize money, 50,000 spectators and 1,600 horses. The
Hampton Classic is not only a sporting event of major
proportions, but also one of the most noteworthy social
events of the summer. The highlight of the horse show,
the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix, saw 30 of the world’s best
horse-and-rider combinations vying for top honors.
Local resident Brett Kroeger wowed the judges as well
as the spectators with her rendition of Somewhere Over the
Rainbow to win the Hampton Classic/WLIU 88.3FM Nation-
al Anthem Contest on Manhattan Mortgage’s Opening
Day. Kroeger won the prestigious opportunity to perform
the National Anthem in the Grand Prix arena prior to the
$20,000 Nicolock Time Challenge.
Also prior to the Grand Prix, the Classic honored its
longtime course designer Conrad Homfeld for his induction
earlier this year into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. The
Hampton Classic Horse Show was a time filled with entertain-
ment and competition, something that everyone could enjoy.

Make-A-Wish of Metro New York Honors

Three Exceptional Women Wishmakers
O
n July 25, more than 120 guests gathered at Christie’s in New York City to honor three women who have made a
difference in the community and in the lives of Make-A-Wish children this past year. The Fifth Annual Women
Wishmakers Awards Night celebrated the contributions of Julie Bauer, Kristen Esposito and Paulette Mullings
Bradnock. To celebrate these women, those who had personal experi-
ences with the power of a
wish shared their stories
with the attendees. The
awards night acknowledged
the fact that women are a
vital part of the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. The three Left to right: Pat Clemency, president and CEO,
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York;
honorees represent the Paulette Mullings Bradnock, audit director,
varied ways in which Internal Audit Division, AIG and Make-A-Wish
dedicated women make Sitting left to right: Wish children Stefanie, Foundation of Metro New York Board Member;
long-lasting contributions to Maggie and Kristina Standing left to right: Kristen Esposito, Director of Public Relations,
Women Wishmakers Honorees, Paulette Macy’s East; and Julie Bauer, president and
the foundation, impacting Mullings Bradnock, Julie Bauer and Kristen CEO, The BauerWorks, Inc. and Make-A-Wish
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Arrow Electronics on
Target to Provide
Unforgettable Summer
T
his summer, more than 200 Arrow Electronics
employees competed to answer trivia questions,
assemble bicycles and race them through an obsta-
cle course, all of which resulted in 50 bicycles to be donat-
ed to children who attend Family and Children’s Associa-
tion’s Summer Day Camp Program.
Arrow Electronics also sponsored a Kids Karnival, and
generously donated backpacks, prizes and ice cream for
the campers and presented the children with their
bicycles at the event’s conclusion.

Four campers receive their bicycles from Arrow Electronics

interns. Attending the presentation were Bernie Kennedy (in
blue shirt), chair, Family and Children’s Board of Trustees, and
Jim Harnett, president and CEO, Family and Children’s
Association.

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Marel Gifts Porcelain Manufactory in Herend, Hungary

on Monday and Tuesday, November 12 and
13. Marel Gifts was chosen to be one of a
select few specialty retailers nationwide to
host the Herend artist in 2007.

The 27-year-old artist Attila Keczer is

excited for his first visit to the U.S. He will
be available to sign and personalize pieces
purchased at the event, many of which are
personally painted by him.
Marel Gifts A collection of many never-before-seen
32 Middle Neck Road pieces, including new introductions as well
Great Neck NY 11021 as fishnet patterned figurines in unique
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American Cancer Society Honors LI Golf Clubs as

Babe Zaharias Memorial Tournament Celebrates 35 Years

O
n May 17, the American Cancer Society celebrated the 35th
anniversary of its Babe Zaharias Memorial Golf Tournament at a
special kickoff in Old Westbury, Long Island. Anne Thompson,
chief environmental affairs correspondent for the NBC Nightly News with
Brian Williams, spoke about her battle against Stage III breast cancer.
Dozens of cancer survivors lit candles of hope on a beautiful cake while
everyone else lit candles of hope at their seats. Leggiadro of the
Americana sponsored the kickoff. Other sponsors included FedEx, Party
Harty, Enchanted Parties,
Atlas Floral Decorators, and
Merlin Printing.
Big Babe Winners 2007 at Glen Head Country Club

Nassau Country Club members enjoying

Beth & Penny Zavichas the Big Babe festivites Glen Head Golf Clinic

Sheila Primont & and golf partner-

Muttontown's Babe

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Lustgarten Foundation Hosts

Seventh Annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk
O
n July 29, nearly 4,000 people participated in the
Lustgarten Foundation’s seventh annual pancreat-
ic cancer research walk. The event was a huge
success, raising more than $850,000. Walkers and support-
ers braved a hot and muggy Sunday morning with a
heavy threat of rain, but the sky held until just after the
last car exited the event. Supporters from all over the
country came to join in the fight against pancreatic
cancer. In addition to the large tri-state contingent, the
foundation was thrilled to greet walkers from states as
distant as Florida, Illinois and Massachusetts, to name just
a few.

Lustgarten Foundation Executive Director Kerri Kaplan, News

12 Anchor Colleen McVey, Lustgarten Foundation Board Chair-
man and Cablevision Chairman Charles F. Dolan, Lustgarten
Foundation Board Member Marcia Lustgarten, Lustgarten
Foundation President Dr. Robert F. Vizza. Walk participants start on their way!

Community Embraces American Heart Gala

O
n a warm and breezy Satur-
day evening, close to 500
people traveled to Bridge-
hampton to attend the American
Heart Association’s 11th Annual Heart
of the Hamptons Gala. This year’s
event, hosted on the grounds of the
Hayground School, was the American
Heart Association’s most successful to
date, raising nearly $500,000, with a
main focus on children’s health. The
evening went into full swing with
entertainment featuring the musical
talent of Uptown – A Soul Systems
Orchestra Band. The crowd was then
treated to two very energetic demon-
strations as the National Double
Dutch League and Long Island
Gymnasts displayed their extraordi-
nary skills. As always, the gala boast-
ed amazing auction items. This year’s
auction featured such items as trips,
wines from around the world, New
York City getaways, golf and sporting
tickets, spa packages, jewelry and
designer items. Nick Racenelli, Susan Somerville, Dr. Al Cuyjet

Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Isom, Joan Ganz Cooney, Peter Peterson Leah Olverd & Family & John Elliot

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NCMA Members Welcome Four New Exhibitions

M
embers of Nassau County
Museum of Art always look
forward to special exhibition
previews. One of the many enjoyable
benefits of membership, previews
present an opportunity for an early
glimpse of all of the museum’s exhibi-
tions and allows attendees to catch up
with old friends as members, collectors
and artists mingle throughout the
evening. The recent opening of four
new shows – “Latin Masters,” “Pieter
Brueghel the Younger: An Intimate
Encounter,” “Valázquez/Valdés” and
“Baroque-Ademia” - was especially
noteworthy as they present a wide
variety of art spanning continents and
Artist Ana Maria de Martinez, museum director Constance Schwartz, collector
centuries. The exhibitions are on view Anthony Sena and artist Sonia Melara. Mr. Sena loaned Ms. Martinez’s Plenitud and
until Nov. 4. Ms. Melara’s The Entombment to the museum for inclusion in Latin Masters.

Dr. Harvey Manes, a prominent art Mrs. Herber t Klapper with

collector, is shown with The Bird Museum Director Constance Schwartz is flanked by Brueghel’s The Wedding Dance, a
Trap, a work he loaned to the Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Smith of Locust Valley. Mr. Smith rare work that she generously
Brueghel exhibition. is president of the museum’s board of trustees. loaned to the exhibition.

Museum director Constance Schwartz

with the representative from the Belgium Mr. and Mrs. Brian Madden. Mr. Madden Joan and David Steinberg examine some
Tourist Office, a sponsor of “Pieter is president of Liberty Title Agency, one of the proverb illustrations that are part
Brueghel the Younger: An Intimate of the sponsors of the museum’s current of the Brueghel exhibition. Dr. Steinberg
Encounter.” exhibitions. is president of Long Island University.

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London Jewelers and Town & Country

Benefit Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
O
n August 11, London Jewelers and Town & Country debuted designer
Judith Ripka’s new collection at the London Jewelers store in East
Hampton, New York. All sales and raffle ticket sales benefited the Crohn’s
& Colitis Foundation of America. The event was sponsored by Nuvo Sparkling
Vodka Liqueur.

Ron Berk and Judith Ripka Janice Winter, Biran Ripka and Sarah Ansari

London Jewelers Entrance

Judith Ripka, Candy & Mark Udell, Randi Udell, Brian & Alice Ripka Maureen Aronson, Jeff & Cynthia Weisenfeld

From left to right: Alice Aquilino, Janice Winter, Marjorie Schrager, Judith Ripka, Candy & Mark Udell, Randi Udell
Adrianne Rosenberg and Beth Vogel Photos by Tina Guiomar

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Mobile Devices Get in Sync With Safety
By Harry Rocker
F
ord Motor Company and Microsoft have teamed
up to deliver Ford customers an evolution in
mobile device synchronization. Based on
Microsoft’s “Auto” software, Ford is introducing
Sync, a factory-installed in-car communications and enter-
tainment system that works with existing mobile devices
such as cell phones and iPods.
Today, in order to connect your MP3 player to your car,
you either need an FM transmitter, CD/cassette converter
or a direct connection. For your cell phone, usually you
have a Bluetooth or wired headset or your car allows for
Bluetooth connectivity.
Ford and Microsoft have taken the next step by allowing
connectivity of virtually any USB MP3 player (in fact, you
can even connect a flash drive), as well as your cell phone,
and letting you operate them via voice commands and
controls on the steering wheel.
Why is this an innovative function? Most features in a
car, such as a CD player, heads-up display, and cruise
control are hardware. This means if a better product
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comes out, you would have to physically replace the item.
With Sync, Microsoft and Ford have created a software-
based solution, and the consumer provides the hardware.
This means that you don’t have to have the latest and
greatest. Your cell phone simply needs to have Bluetooth
and your MP3 device has to have USB 2.0, which most do.
The Sync system receives its updates through software.
This way your system will work as long as you own the car.
For those of you who don’t understand the technology
lingo like Bluetooth and USB or aren’t sure exactly how or
why it works, there is a better reason why Sync is a good
thing. Safety!
Think about this … Today there is little room in your
car for all the little portable gizmos, let alone the
proper placement and devices to manage them all at
the same time. With Sync, you never have to take your
eyes off the road. Your hands never have to leave the
steering wheel. And you can answer your phone, listen
to text messages and email (yes, it reads your messages
to you), and play your favorite songs all without moving
your eyes and hands!
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How does it work?

Ford offers two major entertainment systems. The
standard radio with simple display or the navigation
system that includes a LCD touch screen display. With
either system Sync works with voice commands or controls
on the steering wheel. The navigation system offers the
visual and touch-screen effect. You can dial phone
numbers by saying the number or name. You can access a
song by simply saying which song you want to listen to
either by artist, title or genre. You can even plug in a USB
flash drive and if it has MP3 songs on it, the Sync system
will play them. As I said before, Sync will notify you when
you receive a text message, tell you who it’s from and if you
would like, read it to you. The same goes for email.
Before I begin to sound like Billy Mays and start asking
how much you would pay for something like this, I’ll tell
you that for $395 it’s by far one of the most affordable and
cost-effective options one could have in a car in today’s
world. Ford is launching Sync in several of its 2008 models
with other models to follow.

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Insightful Astrology:
October & November Horoscopes by Maria Vaiano
Maria would like to extend a special discount of 25 percent off her usual fee for private consultation services to the readers of The Boulevard magazine.
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upcoming Long Island workshop on December 9!
October brings the
strong potential to
commit to a partner-
ship, either business or
personal. You’ll see
more opportunities with clients,
but by the end of the month there
will be an ending to income from
another source. In November, the
ability to gain venture capital or
royalties is strong. By mid-Novem-
ber through late January, you
might have family conflicts from
the past resurface and compromise
your energy. At month’s end you’ll
complete a short trip and/or
communication or learning project.
An oppor tunity to
learn something new or
gossip from a sibling
might surface in mid-
October. Family misun-
derstandings are possible through
the Mercury retrograde period of
Oct. 11 through Nov. 2 and the
end of October will finalize a work
project. You might have an
emotional outburst with an
authority figure. By early Novem-
ber, real estate opportunities or an
improvement in your living condi-
tions will become apparent.
October opens up
with a social flurr y.
Expect to meet new
friends and network.
Mercury retrograde
could find you blurting out top
secret information, thinking it’s
fair game to talk about. The full
moon on Oct. 26 brings a work
project to completion. There
might be an emotional outburst
from a co-worker. Mars retrograde
from Nov. 15 through Jan. 30 will
have you internalizing your
energy and attacking your darker
side. Deeply rooted sexuality
issues will be explored. It’s a bad
time to approach investors.
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In October you’ll
receive more work
opportunities; however,
miscommunication with
a business partner or
spouse is likely from midmonth to
early November. A full moon in your
sign at month’s end signals having
to say goodbye to a part of your
identity. In November, there could
be a new business partner or agent
coming into your life. By the end of
November your talents are finally
recognized for what they’re worth.
October begins with
exciting opportunities
for you to increase your
income but the Mercury
retrograde period will
affect your negotiating skills, so be
careful in signing contracts. Your
social life will diminish when the
planet of action, Mars, turns retro-
grade in your house of friends from
Nov. 15 through Jan. 30. Spend
more time focusing on career
matters as you are likely to achieve
an important reward or recogni-
tion by the end of November.
October begins
with a brilliant
career boost. Expect
new professional
oppor tunities to
surface but be aware of miscom-
munication or not understanding
the finances behind this fresh
start. Mercury turns retrograde on
the 12th in your house of friends
and groups, so you can expect
some misunderstandings with
your social life until Nov. 2. Mars
retrograde on Nov. 15 will inhibit
your partner’s energy drastically
until February. Lend support.
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Romance is in the air
for you as October
begins. You could initi-
ate an exciting affair! Old
work projects require
many annoying revisions once
Mercury turns retrograde from Oct.
12 to Nov. 2 and there will be new
work piled on top of that after the
9th, so you might become
overwhelmed. Energy could be
misdirected after Nov. 15 in terms
of your becoming hypersensitive
over your financial security. The full
moon at month’s end in your sign
indicates releasing a part of
yourself that is no longer serving
the greater good.
A new Moon in
your sign on the 11th
of October heralds
fresh opportunities
on a personal level.
You might meet some exciting
new people or change your
appearance in some way under
this lunation. By the end of the
month there could be an ending
in your environment. Mercury
retrograde will have you doubting
your self-worth; and after Nov. 15,
when Mars turns retrograde in
your house of career, there could
be an irritating stall in your plans
and projects. The energy won’t
resume until February.
Throughout Oct-
ober career negotia-
tions might be
stalled, or there
could be mishaps with projects or
between you and a boss. The new
moon on Nov. 9 promises to open
this up and you’ll receive a signifi-
cant boost. On Nov. 15, work
seems to get dull again as energy
for major projects is inhibited for
the rest of the year. Time your best
efforts between Nov. 9 and 15.
The month of
October presents a
new beginning in a
family matter. The
month’s finale could
find a friendship ending or
perhaps a long-term goal being
reached. Hearing from an old
flame is possible and miscommu-
nication with the children is likely.
In November, Mars turns retro-
grade in your sign and this will
inhibit your energy flow and
powers of initiation. Try not to
become frustrated at your lack of
progress – the universe wants you
to slow down and regroup to
prepare you for what’s to come in
Februar y! Still, you might be
feeling anxious over this and by
the end of November want to lock
yourself in a closet. Trust me, it’s
temporary.
October opens up
with Mercury turning
retrograde in your sign
on the 12th. You are
likely to fumble in how
you come across to others.
Personal misunderstandings are
possible. The full moon at the end
of October could bring a relation-
ship to an end. With a new moon
in your sign on Nov. 9, however,
you’ll have an easy time picking
up the pieces. It’ll be a time of self-
focus and assessment regarding
personal needs.
The month opens
up with a new moon
in your house of
shared resources. You
might enjoy an erotic
sexual encounter or receive news
about income from an unexpect-
ed source, such as royalties or an
inheritance. Mercury retrograde
could cause travel delays until
Nov. 2. Then Mars turns retrograde
on the 15th and might decrease
your stamina for children and
creative pursuits. The rest of this
year you should hibernate on
major projects and regroup.
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WINE & DINE

New York’s
Restaurant Week
Sells Itself
By Heather Muhleman and Courtney Wells New York, and by offering an affordable prix fixe menu,

I
n New York City, dining out is a way of life. With a
plethora of fantastic restaurants to choose from, you
pretty much can’t go wrong. But for many New
Yorkers, going to the trendiest, classiest and most
talked about places isn’t always an option. There might be
a waiting list, or sometimes, it’s just too expensive to try
out all of the top choices. But twice a year, NYC & Co, New
York City’s tourism marketing organization, sets up
Restaurant Week so even shallow-pocketed foodies can
dine at some of the most fabulous eateries with monikers
known round the world.
“New Yorkers and visitors alike enjoy Restaurant Week as
a great opportunity to get great food at a great value,”
explained Tiffany Townsend, communications director of
NYC & Co. “It’s also a wonderful opportunity for restaura-
teurs to expand their audiences.”
Summer and winter are hosts to these special weeks of
$25 prix fixe lunches and $35 prix fixe dinners – all three-
course meals. For the Summer 2007 Restaurant Week, we
trotted out to five featured restaurants to get an appetiz-
ing insight of the diverse foods, atmospheres and overall
dining experiences patrons can experience during Restau-
rant Week. Everyone has the right to enjoy good food in
participating restaurants have the unique opportunity to
gain new customers, give tourists bragging rights, and
showcase what these chefs can really do.
Our first venture, the 21 Club, serves a very similar prix fixe
menu throughout the year to what they offer during Restau-
rant Week, which isn’t true for all participating restaurants.
Diana Biederman, PR manager of the 21 Club, says Restau-
rant Week brings in new faces. “For many first-time patrons,
Restaurant Week is a great way to experience ‘21’ at gentle
prices,” she said. “Offering this prix fixe year-round is a great
way for us to encourage them to visit us again.”
Beware, some of the restaurants don’t offer their choic-
est cut of meat, the specialty they’re known for, or can be
sneaky and serve what would normally be an appetizer as
a main course. However, no matter which way you slice it,
you’re going to get a lot more bite for your buck during
Restaurant Week than you would were you to dine at any
of the participating venues during an average week. So
foodies, take note, there are over 200 restaurants that
participate in Restaurant Week. NYC & Co will be announc-
ing the dates for the winter restaurant week in mid-
November so mark your calendars and get out there to
enjoy the best food in New York City.

“The Trendy” – Megu [62 Thomas Street]

Tucked into a backstreet downtown, Megu is well-known across the trend boards as one of the “in” places to eat.
With its innovative modern Japanese cuisine mixed with the intimate meditative décor, Megu offers the perfect
atmosphere for a date or special occasion. To reach the main dining room, you must take a series of staircases, which
lends itself discreetly to the mysterious and secretive feel of the room.
Heather Muhleman: Sushi and Sashimi (appetizer); “Hamachi” Salmon (main course); Green Tea Crepe (dessert). “The
setting was amazing and very relaxing. I was hoping for more sushi options, but the green tea crepe was absolutely delicious.”
Courtney Wells: Crispy Okai Asparagus and Crispy Kobe Beef Croquettes (appetizer); “Gempi” Miso Grilled Lamb Chop
(main course); Green Tea Crêpe (dessert). “Despite being über-trendy, the atmosphere left you feeling relaxed, which could
be attributed to the comfortable one-armed chairs. As a person who doesn’t care for seafood, I was glad to see so many
options. Both the croquettes and lamb chops were mouth-watering and the green tea crêpe was a perfectly light dessert.”

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“The Classic” –
21 Club
[21 West 52nd Street]
As a staple of New York City’s history, this
one-time speakeasy and gentleman’s club is
well known throughout the city as elite and
untouchable. The finely dressed waiters and
antique toys, which hang from the ceiling,
give this elusive club the feeling that you are
stepping back in time to a place where men
smoked cigars and ladies wore feathered
hats. We lunched there one afternoon and
enjoyed the crowd of old school New Yorkers.
HM- Grilled Spicy Shrimp (appetizer);
Grilled Flat Iron Steak (main course); Vanilla
Bean Crème Brûlée (dessert). “Overall the food
was very good, as always. The Iron Steak was
perfect medium-rare and the shrimp was just
spicy enough to give it flavor. The atmosphere
was friendly and very gentleman club-esque.”
CW- Yellow Tomato Gazpacho (appetizer);
Crisp Seared Chicken Breast (main course);
Blueberry Tart (dessert). “An atmosphere
unlike many others in a city where the newest,
trendiest place is the ‘it’ place to be. The gazpa-
cho was perfect on a hot summer day. The
chicken was tasty, but unmemorable, but the
blueberry tart left me wanting another despite
being completely full.”

“The Comfort Food” – Arezzo [46 West 22nd St.]

With an exceptional staff and amazing food, Arezzo was our top choice for comfort, friendliness and a family
atmosphere. With seating for only 65, we almost felt like we were in an Italian grandmother’s dining room enjoying
her home-cooked meals of veal and cavatelli pasta.
HM- Calamari with Yellow and Green Zucchini with Spicy Tomato Sauce (appetizer); Pasta Piacere - Cavatelli in
Light Tomato Crème Sauce (main course); Gelati di Giorno (dessert). “The atmosphere and the staff made this place one
of my favorites. The food was comforting and delicious, especially the calamari.”
CW- Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella and Locally Grown Tomatoes Dressed with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Garden Fresh
Basil (appetizer); Scaloppina di Vitello - Organic Veal Scaloppini with Wild Organic Mushrooms, Truffle Essence,
Potatoes and Haricot Verde (main course); Gelati di Giorno (dessert). “It doesn’t take much to love Italian food, but
when you go to a place like Arezzo you see how far off the Olive Garden truly is from Italian done right. The wait staff alone
makes you feel right at home and the food will keep you going back for more.”

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WINE & DINE

“The Elite” – Le Cirque [151 East 58th Street]

As legend precedes it, this contemporary French restaurant has been known in business circles for years as the
place to close a deal. Le Cirque’s new location on the east side is well-lit, open and discreetly circus-themed. Only
lunch is offered in participation with Restaurant Week. Overall, the food was good but the service slow. Make sure
you can take your time enjoying your meal when dining here.
HM- Sautéed Shrimp (appetizer); Ginger Chicken with Vegetables and Rice Pilaf (main course); Ice Cream and
Sorbet (dessert). “With slow service and a slightly harsh staff, the meal was acceptable but did not get as high marks as I
had hoped or expected. But in the end, the main course was prepared perfectly and the vanilla ice cream was spectacular.”
CW- Salad “Le Cirque” (appetizer); Cheese Ravioli with Light Tomato Sauce (main course); Apricot and Pistachio Tart
with Apricot Sorbet (dessert). “This is one of the restaurants that will sneak in an appetizer as a main course. The regular
menu features the ravioli as a starter. You need longer than a lunch ‘hour’ if you plan on dining during work hours.”

“The Pampered Beef” –

Kobe Club
[68 West 58th Street]
Restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s carniv-
orous addition to the New York City
foodscape is a classic steakhouse, with the
addition of beef from trendy, massaged,
beer-guzzling cows, resulting in Kobe
Beef. Kobe Beef is very hot on the market
at the moment and this place made it so
elite, even the door is hard to find.
HM- American Kobe Beef Cheek Ravioli
in Truffle Sauce (appetizer); Kobe’s Sizzling
American Wagyu Hanger Steak (main
course); Berries and Vanilla Crème
(dessert). “I could have had three servings of
the Kobe ravioli and have been perfectly
satisfied. This was the best appetizer by far
with an excellent meal to follow. Definitely
the best food of the experience.”
CW- American Kobe Beef Cheek Ravioli
in Truffle Sauce (appetizer); Kobe
Chopped Sirloin Steak (main course);
Crème Caramel (dessert). “The perfect
restaurant for a carnivore like myself. As
Heather stated, the Kobe ravioli was maybe
the single best thing I’ve eaten all year. The
sirloin steak was more like a very fancy
hamburger, but delectable. Again, agreeing
with Heather as the best food and ambience
of the week.”

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New England Clam Bake
By Robert Rizzuto
S
o, you’re having a clambake?
Whether cooking on the
shores of the ocean, in an
outdoor grill or on the stove-
top in the comfort of your home,
clambakes are a great way to enjoy
phenomenal New England seafood.
Based on the Native American tradi-
tion of cooking seafood over hot
coals buried in the ground,
clambakes have grown in popularity.
The fall is still a wonderful time to
consider hosting a clambake. In fact,
the waters are cooler and the
seafood that you will be using is at
its prime with regard to quality and
freshness. Lobsters are the star of
seafood recipes and while they share
the stage with mussels and clams in
this one - the lobster is the prime
ingredient. Clambakes are New
England traditions that have spread
through the world wherever lobster
lovers gather. This lobster cooking
technique is said to have been
passed to the first European settlers
by the Native Americans who
befriended them. This delicious
combo of seafood, corn and new
potatoes makes a tasty meal that is
much easier to prepare than it looks.
Rober t Rizzuto is director of
dining services at New York Insti-
tute of Technology. If you would
like the NYIT’s staff to come to your
home and prepare a traditional
New England clambake, please call
516-686-1251.
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New England Clam Bake
To prepare a clambake for six, you will need:
3 dozen steamer clams (more if you’d like)
3 dozen fresh mussels
6 live lobsters
18 small red or white potatoes
6 ears of corn (in the husk)
6 medium onions
3 lemons (cut into wedges)
One or two sticks (quarter-pound) of melted butter
If you live near the beach, some seaweed or rockweed
12 pieces of 18” x 36” cheesecloth
12 pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil
6 metal nutcrackers and small fish forks
Wash the clams, mussels and potatoes thoroughly. Peel the onions
(not the potatoes) and remove the silk from the top of the ears of corn.
Don’t remove the husks or the corn will get dried out when it cooks.
Lay out two pieces of foil with two pieces of the cheesecloth on top.
Wrap this around one lobster, three potatoes, six clams, six mussels, one
ear of corn, one onion and some seaweed or rockweed, if you were able
to find it. Add a cup of water to the package. Make sure to tie the cloth
over the food and seal the foil well. This can be done without the
cheesecloth if you can’t find any, but the food tends to get dark in spots
and the lobster is dryer without the cloth to hold the moisture.
Make six of these packages and place them on a barbecue grill about
four inches from the heat. Cover the grill with the hood or with large
pieces of foil tucked in around the edges of the grill.
Let the packages steam for one hour, flipping them every 15 minutes.
If the potatoes are done, it’s a good indication that the lobster and the
rest of the package are ready for your feast.
Open the packages and serve them with the lemon wedges and
melted butter...you’ll need the nutcrackers and fish forks to get the
lobsters out of the shell.
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WINE & DINE

Michaels’ at the Boardwalk

Breathes New Life into Riverhead
By Venus Quintana

T
he town of Riverhead has long been a popular tourist destination.
With all its famous attractions and celebrated shopping outlets, it
has needed a restaurant to match its own exuberant character.
The arrival of Michaels’ at the Boardwalk has proved to be a
perfect fit, turning Riverhead into a new dining destination.
This stunning newcomer, opened in March of 2007, is the sister restau-
rant of Michaels’ at Maidstone Beach in East Hampton. Owner Rich Gherar-
di took over the business in 2005 and transformed it into a charming,
casual spot serving up hearty cuisine at affordable prices. The new River-
head Michaels’ boasts the same, reasonably priced fine food, while offering
a more contemporary, sophisticated look.
There are two entrances- from East Main Street or through the patio at the
rear that overlooks a large parking area. While the view may not be so desir-
able, the spectacular interior certainly is, and will leave you pleasantly
surprised. Shiny hardwood floors, creamy beige walls and high ceilings set
the scene for the majestic, mahogany bar with its shiny, copper counter. A
chocolate-brown, leather banquette lines the dining room, while large cylin-
der chandeliers create the perfect light. The walls are adorned with framed
mirrors and black and white photography of Long Island in the 1930s.
The stunning, modern decor sets the stage for the equally matched
cuisine. Executive chef Michael Meehan runs the show at both restaurants.
With a fine repertoire, he brings his talents and years of experience with him,
after working at some of Long Island‘s favorite restaurants - Tupelo Honey in
Sea Cliff, Mill River Inn in Oyster Bay and The Seafood Barge in Southold.
The menu at Michaels’ concentrates on local seafood, produce, meats and
pastas, bringing the best of all local farms and wineries together to add
vivacity to every dish. For appetizers, the grilled Polish Town kielbasa with
herb mustard and warm potato salad is a must and pays tribute to the
town’s heritage. Buffalo-style rock shrimp start off crunchy and end up
melting in your mouth with blue cheese dipping sauce. For entrees the juicy
Berkshire pork chop resting on a crispy mound of potato hash was enough
for two carnivorous mouths, while the 24 oz. rib eye on the bone had been
cooked to perfection. The fried local flounder was a lighter alternative with
cabbage slaw and lime tartar sauce. Side dishes included smoothly creamed
spinach and golden potato pancakes. The feast did not end there, for all the
desserts created by Mr. Meehan himself were magnificent. Satiny crème
brûlée - always a favorite, left you craving one more bite. The Key lime pie
had a perfect crust with a tang to match and a moist peach turnover was
divine with creamy vanilla ice cream. It certainly was a piece of heaven.
Michaels’ at the Boardwalk has surely given visitors and food savvy
diners one great reason to keep on coming back to the wonderful town
of Riverhead.

Michaels’ at the Boardwalk

65 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
631-591-2710 – Open for lunch and dinner.

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davidburke & donatella…

Daring to Be Great with No Apologies
By Barry Kay

D
avid Burke is an acknowledged culinary genius with a
flair for drama and the unconventional, all on display at
the fabulous davidburke & donatella restaurant on 61st
Street in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. David partnered
with Donatella Arpaia, lawyer turned restaurateur, and opened
davidburke & donatella to rave reviews in January 2003. Their
partnership works beautifully because Donatella uses her people
and managerial skills to keep the dining room happy, while David
creates never before seen culinary fantasies in the kitchen.
Having heard about David’s signature dishes Angry Lobster
and his Bronx-style Filet Mignon of Veal, as well as his scrump-
tious cheesecake lollipop trees, I looked forward to a fantastic
dining experience. Arriving at the restaurant, we walked down a
set of stairs into what once was an Upper East Side townhouse.
The all-white front room features a full-length bar where power
diners from the worlds of entertainment and finance can dine
solo from the gourmet menu or savor fine wine or liquor. The
front and back dining rooms at both lunch and dinner are filled
with the type of people you read about on Page Six or in The
Boulevard, as well as regular businessmen and tourists.
The main dining room is formal in appearance and adorned
with shades of red and crimson along with wall decorations of
blown-glass multi-colored balloons and a spectacular sculpture
made of red glass rods over the fireplace. The seating and
banquettes are luxurious and spaced so that you can enjoy
neighboring tables without feeling uncomfortably close.
The maitre d’ and staff are knowledgeable and attentive, and
describe and explain some of David’s more creative dishes. Even
the brioche roll presented as you sit down has a unique “Burke”
flair and panache. The brioche is baked in a copper casserole,
which also acts as your serving piece. The sourdough top of the
brioche is sprinkled with thyme and coarse salt and a Mideastern
spice, zatar butter. Accompanied by a special butter sprinkled
with coarse red salt, it is indescribably delicious.
We started off with Angry Lobster, one of David’s many
memorable signature dishes, along with an exquisite parfait of
yellowfin tuna and salmon tartare topped with American sturgeon
caviar and crème fraîche. The Angry Lobster is hot, spicy and
delectable, while the tartare dish is almost a meal in itself.
My main course consisted of wild king salmon adorned with
heirloom tomato, marinated Bermuda onions and citrus and coconut
kaffir-lime emulsion, while our other entrée was bacon-wrapped
Muscovy duck with celery root puree, endive and apple relish. Both
dishes were beautifully presented, delicious and memorable.
For dessert, our table became a garden filled with trees made
of cheesecake lollipops in strawberry and chocolate dip, and
bubble gum-flavored whipped cream.
Dining at davidburke & donatella provided us with a
memorable two-and-a-half hour culinary tour of David’s genius
and an elegant and sophisticated ambiance. davidburke &
donatella provides an atmosphere, menu and price range that
make you want to come back again. I know that we will be visit-
ing again in the very near future.
davidburke & donatella is located at 133 East 61st Street on
Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The restaurant offers a prix fixe lunch-
eon menu as well as an a la carte and prix fixe three-course dinner
menu. An elaborate Sunday brunch is also offered. For reservations
call 212-813-2121.

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WINE & DINE

Lentil Soup to Warm You as Days Grow Cooler

By Bob Ronzoni

L
entil Quiz: How many lentils are there in a
16-ounce package? Until this time you
probably have never counted the number
of lentils in a 1-pound package, as I’m sure
you are busy with other tasks. Well, you don’t have
to count them, because I have done it for you!
There are approximately 8,160 lentils in a package.
Now you can easily impress your friends with this
obscure fact, or maybe just annoy them at your
next gathering.
I have been friends with lentil soup for many
decades and have always found it to be a hearty
soup, but not overwhelmingly filling. My mother
would make this soup occasionally, but her special-
ty was minestrone soup. This was our “chicken
soup.” If you had a cold, you had minestrone soup. If
you were having company and the meal needed to
be stretched, you made minestrone soup. If you
had just too many vegetables in the kitchen, you
made minestrone soup. I take it that you get the
picture. Minestrone today, tomorrow and forever.
Well, a pleasant change from this was lentil soup,
though I always suspected that soup with lentils
was a clever way to disguise vegetables that would
have made their way into minestrone soup.
All of that is in the past and we are all grown up
and understand the greater picture – soup is good
for you and lentil soup, in particular, is just darn
delicious! I was fortunate to recently rediscover this
soup at my sister Rosemary’s country house on the
west bank of the Hudson River a few weeks ago.
Besides the beautiful scenery and the excitement of
enjoying a nice day with family, there, simmering
on the stove, was a large pot of lentil soup. I was so
excited to be there and the aroma of the simmering
pot brought back memories. After the usual family
greeting and the discussion of traffic jams, I took a
spoon out of the drawer, and dove into the lentil
soup. Wow! This was great soup! I grabbed another
spoon and did it again; I know the rules, never
double dip. And, of course the second taste was
even better than the first. I anticipated a great
lunch and a special day ahead. I knew that this was
a recipe to be shared and not kept as a secret. So
here it is. Thank you, Rosemary!
Rosemary’s Lentil Soup Recipe
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
16 oz. pkg. lentils (green lentils are preferred over red)
½ cup chopped tomatoes
¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
Handful of green leaf vegetable (escarole, Swiss
chard or spinach) -optional
2 quarts boiling water
Salt and pepper
In a soup pot, heat the olive oil and sauté
chopped onion and garlic until the onion turns soft
and yellow. Add chopped celery and carrots gradu-
ally and continue to sauté. Meanwhile, boil water in
a kettle. When the sauté mix begins to look as if it
might burn, add enough boiling water to just cover
the mix and continue cooking until the celery and
carrots soften.
Meanwhile, rinse the lentils and add to the soup
pot. Continue adding boiling water gradually as
needed and cook over low heat until the lentils are
soft, approximately 45 minutes.
Add tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes longer.
Remove about one-third of the soup mixture and
place it into a blender. Blend briefly until the
mixture has a creamy consistency. This step adds
bulk and interest to the soup as the creaminess of
the mixture contrasts with the whole lentils. Add
back to the soup pot.
Add chopped parsley and the green leaf
vegetable (optional). Continue cooking for a few
minutes until the greens are tender. Season to taste
with salt and pepper.
Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
The soup can be made ahead and keeps very well
in the refrigerator or freezer. I have always enjoyed
lentil soup served the next day, as all the ingredients
seem to blend for best flavor.
Enjoy!

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By Barry Kay
G
illis and George Poll have a knack for consistent-
ly creating diversified, exciting new restaurants
on Long Island. Toku, their newest creation at
Americana Manhasset, is exotic, sophisticated
and chic, with an “urban atmosphere.” The Poll brothers
spent years refining their culinary skills at Bryant & Cooper,
Cipollini’s, Riverbay, and two Major Steak Houses. Toku’s
décor, excellent service and eclectic oriental menu
exemplifies attention to quality and detail. Gillis and
George worked with Executive Chef Tomoyuki Kobayashi
to help create their own exotic menu of Asian dishes with
variations offered exclusively by Toku.
My wife I recently had the opportunity to sample the
amazing variety of mouthwatering appetizers and
entrees offered at this visually stunning restaurant. At
Toku, first time diners can create their own tasting menu,
with an assortment of delicious appetizers or a full three
course meal. Our own tasting menu included Toro Tartare
with caviar, and a beautifully presented and delectable
assortment of sushi and sashimi in glorious hues of pinks,
yellows, blues, and reds. We next were served an assort-
ment of rock shrimp tempura, pork buns, and steamed
sea bass roll. The appetizers were followed by an assort-
ment of hot foie gras and pineapple skewers and a Peking
duck salad. Each course was fully discussed and explained
by a well- trained waiter/waitress. Our main courses were
a mouthwatering miso black cod along with cod shishito
pepper salad, pickled ginger, and bonito shaving, as well
as braised short ribs with mushroom chow fun. Each dish
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Manhasset’s New
Asian Cuisine
Restaurant
was presented on fine china and cooked to absolute
perfection.
No review of Toku would be complete without a
description of the interior design and decorating
elements visible at the restaurant. The Polls worked with
designer Paul Bentel of Bentel & Bentel in Locust Valley
to help bring to life their vision of converting a simple
restaurant interior into modern elegance and sophisti-
cation. However, even with its urban chic, Toku is warm
and inviting, featuring a spectacular wood and illumi-
nated onyx bar and comfortable seating. The sleek wood
paneled walls have a number of celebrated works of art
by Li Jin of China. Toward the back of the dining room is
a visible glass and wood enclosed private dining room
with a garden-like setting. This area can be closed for
private affairs or opened to extend the dining rooms.
Asian figurines and decorations are tastefully arrayed in
both the bar area and dining room.
The elaborate menu and delicious food are well priced
so that individuals, couples or families can enjoy an afford-
able night out. Based on my own experience, I fully expect
that Toku will fast become one of Long Island’s most
successful new restaurants.
Congratulations to Gillis, George, and their wonderful
well-trained staff for bringing gourmet Asian-style food,
Manhattan chic and another wonderful Poll brothers
restaurant to Long Island.
Toku is located at 2014 Northern Boulevard, Americana
Manhasset, and is open weekdays noon to 11 p.m. and weekends
noon-midnight. For reservations call 516-627-TOKU (8658).
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WINE & DINE
Vine
Speak By Heather Muhleman
A Tasting Lesson
for
Wine Wanna-Bes
W
ine dates back to biblical times and today
still seems to be elusive and only for the
elite. I strongly disagree with this statement
and henceforth intend to disprove that
knowledge of wine and smelling the appropriate
bouquet is only for those with their noses in the air. I do
not consider myself a connoisseur, but rather a wine lover
and wine drinker and one of the wonderful things about
that is that I can always learn more. This column is about
the satisfaction of learning about wines, drinking wine
and enjoying time with family and friends. So why not
start at the beginning?
The act of wine drinking is really “to each his own.” But
agreeably, there is a ceremony, or dance, that takes place
when placing an order for a bottle of wine. After ordering
your bottle, presumably for the table, the waiter or wine
steward shows you the bottle, opens the cork, you smell it,
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Masters of Ceremony
he pours you a small taste, you sip, aerate, swallow and
approve or disapprove. This ceremony isn’t a pretentious
way to gloat on your knowledge of wine or status as a
wine connoisseur. It’s a dance, one of the joys of tasting
wine and making sure it is acceptable to serve to your
guests. Every single step is a part of that enjoyment.
I recently had dinner with my close friend John Ciambra-
no, sommelier at the 21 Club. Between the bottles of wine
and the amazing tagliatelle bolognaise, a deep discussion
came up about the wine tasting experience and what the
procedure is for knowing and enjoying good wine.
“Keep an open mind when looking at wines,” says
Ciambrano, “you can’t dismiss new things.” Wine tasting
isn’t just about drinking alcohol; the experience is fascinat-
ing because it involves so many of our senses. You have to
see, smell, taste and feel wine, all of which have their own
pleasures independently.
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See
The first thing you need to notice in a wine is the color
and the clarity. There should be no sediment, no cloudi-
ness and the rim should be clear, even in reds, when
held over a white background. Many people refer to the
legs of a wine when they swirl. These “legs” are the resid-
ual sugars running down the side of the glass which
indicate the sweetness.
Smell
Grapes from different regions smell like different things
depending on the territory and the environment of the
vines. Initially, you can smell if it’s clean or unclean (if it
smells musty or like a cork). Aroma refers to a young wine
and the bouquet is an older wine. There are more than 300
different scents that the human nose can detect, but most
people cannot smell or differentiate between every single
one. There are only a few dozen we can actually identify. To
help narrow down what you are smelling, use a scent
wheel. It will help you focus on what the smell could be.
Taste
Smelling leads directly into taste. Smell the wine as
you take the sip. This is the reason for the glass design,
to get your nose in there and use it while you taste. It
delivers the wine properly to your palate. On your first
sip, don’t judge too hastily. Coat your entire mouth,
swallow and then taste again. This second taste will be
the right one to judge. The first is a rinse to cleanse the
palate of what you had before the wine. What are the
flavors that come forth? Is it fruity or oaky? Where on
your tongue do you sense the taste?
Feel
Your mouth is extraordinary because what you taste is
a combination of senses. Have you ever thought about
how food feels? What does the wine do physically to
your tongue? Is it harsh, light, crisp, soft? Some red
wines will make you pucker and have a drying effect at
the end. This is an effect of the tannins. Some wines will
relax your mouth, while others will coat it.

The best way to describe wines
when you taste is to go with your
gut. If you smell cat urine, then you
might be drinking a Sancerre Sauvi-
gnon Blanc (which is actually an
amazing wine). If you smell petrol,
you might be drinking a Riesling –
which is what it normally smells like.
Americans typically have bold
tastes and like very full, heavy wines.
While some vineyards in California
are going for the quantity vs. quality
and pumping out wines that fulfill
that type of taste, Long Island wines,
however, are finding the happy
medium – the Goldilocks, if you will.
So what is the dance for? The waiter
shows you the bottle to make sure
that you ordered the wine you had in
mind. He then hands you the cork
after he opens it. You smell the cork to
check for any “unclean” scents or any
foul odor that shouldn’t accompany a
wine. He then pours a small taste in
your glass. You swirl, look at the color,
open up the wine to the air and take a
sip. Take another little sip and really
pay attention to the taste and feel in
your mouth. If you approve, it’s time
to toast. Cheers to good wine.

Some Fall Suggestions From Mr. Ciambrano:

Corey Creek 2005 Gewürztraminer – Lush and simple, this floral wine will go great with summer foods like salads
and grilled vegetables.
Macari 2003 Reserve Barrel Chardonnay – For the more traditional palate, this chardonnay isn’t overly oaky and
is a great reason why people should like this grape.
Sherwood House 2003 Cabernet Franc – Made in a French style, this Cabernet Franc is complex and intriguing.
With subtle oak and vanilla flavors, the structure of this wine blows you away even after the last sip is gone.
Jamesport 2004 Cabernet Franc – For a normally heavy grape, this wine is very light and earthy. With a slight
strawberry flavor, this wine goes well with fowl or mushroom dishes.

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Brivo Restaurant
Opens in East Hills
Restaurant Offers
Fine Italian Cuisine
By Denise Nash

Y
ears of visioning, months of labor and the
newest fine dining restaurant is born on the
North Shore of Long Island. Brivo, which officially
opened in early September, offers patrons a
comfortable yet elegant dining experience serving a
variety of Italian specialties.
In a location once occupied by L’Endroit in East Hills, no
details were overlooked from the décor to the menu and
the staff.
Although restaurant president Rosario Asaro has always
had a passion for this industry and his family has been in
the food business for years making Botticelli olive oil, this
is his first restaurant so he knew he had to bring in the
best staff to make Brivo a successful establishment. And
that he did along with his brother Salvatore Asaro and
cousin Anthony Ienna.
General manager David Chiong will be running the offered by the glass. Dinner is also available at tables in
front of the restaurant along with Gaberial Moroianu, the bar area.
beverage director with executive chef Peter Petti prepar- The dining room, which can accommodate approxi-
ing the delicacies. Chef Petti, who formally worked at mately 100 people, offers a spacious place to relax and
Felidia, an Italian restaurant in Manhattan, which is owned enjoy the setting and the cuisine.
by celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich worked with Asaro to The upstairs area at Brivo hosts banquet affairs and can
develop the menu. The sous chef, Matthew Nelson, is also accommodate approximately 150 people offering a
from Felidia. specialized menu with the same fine dining experience
The menu offers a diverse mix of Italian cuisine – “the patrons find in the dining room. Elevators offer access to
best food from all regions of Italy,” Asaro explains. Some of the second level banquet room as well as the restrooms.
the specialties included on the menu are homemade A unique element that Brivo offers is a chef’s tasting
ravioli with burrata cheese, pan seared diver scallops and menu. The chef will talk to the customer to get a feel for
veal chop valdostana stuffed with robiola cheese. From the food they like and create a 5-course meal specifically
appetizers to dessert, no details were spared. All of the designed for each individual.
pastries that are served at Brivo are made in house. Years of dreaming have turned into a reality for Asaro.
Before patrons even taste the food, they are treated to a “When this premier location became available, we saw a
warm ambiance created by the beautiful décor. Z Squared niche that needed to be filled and knew this was the
inc. Interiors in Oyster Bay designed the modern day right time to make our dreams come true and open
Tuscan setting transporting patrons to an Italian Villa. The Brivo,” said Asaro.
marble tile, Venetian plaster walls and beautiful light Brivo is located at 290 Glen Cove Road in East Hills. The
fixtures create an intimate, chic setting. restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from noon to
You can begin your dining experience on the Brivo patio 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 11 p.m. for dinner. Call 516-626-
or bar-side and enjoy a cocktail, including one of 16 wines 5200 for reservations.

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Andrea Correale
The Diva of Entertaining
By Ruth Bashinsky
I
t’s the day after a long holiday weekend and Andrea
Correale has barely come up for air. As president and
CEO of her own company, Elegant Affairs - a full-
service off-premises catering and event design firm
with clients on Long Island, in Manhattan and in the
Hamptons - she is used to the frenetic pace. The phones
haven’t stopped ringing as Correale sits in her Glen Cove
office dressed in a chic black strappy sundress with her
bronze hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail. September is
one of Correale’s busiest months, with an average of 20 to
30 events taking place each week.
Her morning was spent getting tent estimates, arranging
a site inspection of valet parking for an upcoming party
and finalizing the details of one of her biggest fundraisers
of the year, the Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club Tuscan Gala.
For that event, Correale and her team will transform a
tennis court at a home on the North Shore into a Night in
Tuscany, complete with a three-course Tuscan feast.
“It’s just non-stop. We have all these weddings and
nonprofit events going on,” explains Correale, who just
came off an action-packed summer of star-studded events
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she executed out in the Hamptons, including hip-hop
sensation Russell Simmons’ Fourth of July bash, Brooke
Shields’ gathering at her East Hampton home, a party for
the cast of Law & Order, Tikki Barber’s retirement party and
a soiree for artist Peter Beard held at the $40 million estate
of real estate mogul Janna Bullock. In the midst of all the
glitz and glamour, Correale was even able to snag her own
slice of fame with her appearance on VH-1’s Fabulous Life:
The Hamptons.
Just last week, her company signed a 30-year contract
with The Players, the historic club in Gramercy Park, to be
their exclusive on-site caterer. She is also set to become the
exclusive caterer for the Nassau County Museum of Art.
It is hard not to be impressed with this energetic 30-
something, who started her company in the basement of
her mother’s house 12 years ago and built it into a small
empire with parties that start at $2,000 and go well into
the millions.
“As we are getting more and more attention, one of the
challenges is that people need to know that we are not so
cost-prohibitive. We are by no means the cheapest man
on the block … but we are more affordable than people
think,” notes Correale.
Weddings, bar mitzvahs, baby showers, bridal showers,
clam bakes, 40th birthday parties and corporate events
are still a big part of her business. In fact, her company is
in the process of launching a Foods To Go division that will
offer fabulous cuisine without all of the other event extras
to people who like to do their own entertaining.
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Asked what her favorite events are

to plan, she responds that she loves
everything, from private dinner parties
to the high-profile over the-top affairs.
“I love doing everything, “ Correale
smiles, “The low-key dinner parties in
somebody’s home and making it very
special and of course, the celebrity
events, because there is always a lot of
press involved. It is a status thing.”
Working with a team of 45 people,
including culinar y professionals,
décor designers, sale representatives
and event designers, Correale is sure
not to take all the credit. “I have so
many great qualified team members.
We all have to work in sync to make
things successful,” she says. “You are
only as good as your last party.”
As if all that activity were not
enough, Correale wants to write a book
on entertaining, open up a cooking
school and maybe even have her own
reality show one day. Based on her
sense of determination and drive, don’t
be surprised to see any or all of these
goals become a reality very soon.

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WINE & DINE
Starting at the Bottom and Going Way Over the Top…
David Burke, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur
By Barry Kay
D
avid Burke knows the meaning of working your
way up the ladder of success in the culinary field.
He began his spectacular rise to fame and fortune
doing maintenance and washing dishes at a
Holiday Inn near his New Jersey home. David realized early
on that the guys who ate the best at the hotel were those
who worked in the kitchen. Although a picky eater, David
found cooking a perfect outlet for his creativity and started
out by making salads at the Holiday Inn. From there he
moved to more upscale hotels and restaurants. He became a
cook at Fromagerie, a fine dining restaurant in Rumson, New
Jersey, which he ultimately purchased last year.
David’s culinary mastery is only one part of the “Burke
mystique,” as he is also a thriving entrepreneurial business-
man. His uncompromising fascination with ingredients and
his willingness to try even the most unusual food combina-
tions has given the food world dishes such as swordfish
chops and pastrami salmon. Today, David is acclaimed as
one of the leading pioneers in American cooking
David admits that you have to be slightly mad, or
madly in love with the restaurant business, to succeed.
The underlying truth according to David is that the restau-
rant business is more about passion than profit.
His culinary creations are a product of his training at the
Culinary Institute of America, his studies and apprentice-
ship in some of the great restaurants in France, and his
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experiences as a personal chef in Norway. David’s honors
began at the age of 26 when he was the first American, as
well as one of the youngest chefs on record, to win
France’s coveted Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Diplome
d’Honneur, an award given to the chef who shows unpar-
alled skill and creativity with his native cuisine. At the
same competition, Burke also received Japan’s Nippon
Award of Excellence, another high culinary honor. In 1995
and 2006, he was nominated for a James Beard Founda-
tion Best Chef, NYC Award. In 1996, he received the Robert
Mondavi Award of Excellence, and was one of the first
Americans to receive the CIA’s August Escoffier Award.
Burke worked at River Café, first as sous chef under the
world famous Charlie Palmer, then ascending to executive
chef and earning three stars from The New York Times. He
also worked briefly with the famous Daniel Bouloud. In 1992
David opened Park Avenue Café with Smith and Wolensky
CEO Alan Stillman, which is where he learned about running
a restaurant business and the value of branding.
In January 2003, David teamed up with former lawyer
and energetic restaurateur Donatella Arpaia to open
davidburke & donatella. David describes the restaurant’s
cuisine as “David Burke unplugged.”
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Speaking to David is easy, revealing
and rewarding; he is a man of great
passion and convictions and shares
them both with honesty and direct-
ness. He spoke to me of the difficulty
in finding good help today as too few
kitchen workers are fully conversant in
English. Speaking English competent-
ly is vitally important at David’s restau-
rants and he has sent many of his staff
to school to improve their language
skills. Four years on the job seems to
be the point where good help looks to
spread their wings and go on to start
their own restaurants, or change to a
higher-paying position.
Having lived and worked in both
Europe and America, David feels that
the quality of very best American
restaurants equals their much-publi-
cized European counterparts. He
does feel that the dining experience
in Europe is more relaxed and enjoy-
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able because at American restaurants
there is pressure to “turn the tables”
twice in one evening.
As a culinary renaissance man, David
is in the process of becoming a one-
man food industry, writing best-selling
gourmet cookbooks, developing a
Burke line of cookware, and launching
a new gourmet food show for cable.
He has also launched David Burke at
Bloomingdales, featuring a full-service
Burke Bar Café, and Burke in a Box
take-out gourmet meals. David creat-
ed and helps supervise the menu at
New York City’s exciting Riese-owned
Hawaiian Tropic Zone Restaurant and
is in the process of opening Burke
Vegas at the Venetian in Las Vegas and
three new restaurants at the
Foxwoods Casino and Resort in
Connecticut – a steakhouse, fish house
and Burke in the Box, opening in May
2008. He hopes to have 13-20 new
restaurants in the tri-state area and
Vegas within the next five -10 years.
David’s theory on entrepreneurial
success in the restaurant business is
that “to become a success means
taking big chances and sometimes
falling down in the process.” In other
words, failing upward…
David Burke’s innovation, creativity
and vision have changed the face of
haute cuisine in America forever.
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Litchfield Hills
Is Home to a Posh New Resort
By Christina D. Morris
T
ravel choices today are extraordinary. Recent
openings of hotels and resorts frequently leave
journalists searching for the appropriate adjectives
to describe facilities and amenities that are frankly,
in some cases, over the top! By that I mean, so out of the
ordinary one struggles to convey it in realistic terms …
although “fantasy” begs to be mentioned. The Connecticut
Litchfield Hills is one of the prettiest areas of the state and
only two hours from Long Island. Winvian, an unconven-
tional getaway, offers guests the choice of 18 individual
cottages set on a 113-acre former farm in Morris, CT.
Winvian’s name reflects the coinage of Winthrop H. Smith,
a founding partner of Merrill Lynch, and his wife Vivian.
History abounds here and the 1775 house built by Dr.
Seth Bird and a later addition of the Smith Ell are today
incorporated into the 21st century design of this resort.
The Smiths purchased the property in 1948, renaming it
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Winvian. The present-day owners (their son) let loose on
the property no fewer than 15 talented architects who
were invited to create their dream cottage. The results
prove they were up to the task, since appearances suggest
money was no object.
Our stay in Woodlands by architect Troy Osborne
indicates ”Life is a shade better amongst the trees.” No
argument there. One of the larger accommodations, it was
truly delightful. Faux trees soar to a double-height ceiling
in many corners of the cottage; a loft (not usable)
appeared to have a garden flourishing above our heads.
The attractive living room shared the fireplace with the
adjoining bedroom, where a natural stone waterfall
defined the boundary between bathroom and bedroom.
The king four-poster bed featured a flat-screen TV easily
removed from sight into the base. The bathroom sinks
were carved out of tree trunks and the Jacuzzi bath
overlooked a woodland setting.
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Opposite page: The artist cottage on a snowy morning illustrates This page: The Greenhouse Cottage is a masterpiece
how all the cottages are free-standing, separate buildings scattered of shimmering light in all seasons.
about the 113-acre property. All photos courtesy of Winvian

We made site visits to Beaver Lodge adorned with antique
paraphernalia and woodsy aroma; Golf with undulating
flooring, putters and holes; the Library with pond view; and
the Treehouse, a fabulous collection of oddities and
makeshift walls yet complete with luxurious bedding and
bathroom facilities. Regrettably, the two cottages we were
truly interested in were both occupied: Stone cottage,
although a view of the exterior gave a pretty good vision of
the interior, and the Helicopter. All cottages feature wood-
burning fireplaces, screened porches, wet bar, Nespresso
coffee systems and Harney & Sons tea service, Italian linens
and duvets, and state-of-the-art technology.
Along with the extraordinary choices in accommoda-
tion, a freestanding 5,000-square foot spa on the proper-
ty is absolutely fabulous. Face and body treatments run
the gamut and an Eve Lom facial based on her no-
nonsense approach to beauty was my choice. A
colleague expressed that her REN 5-phase bespoke facial
was also on the mark. There are couples facilities at the
spa and as we were leaving, the spa staff informed us
that nail care was being added. Conference facilities are
found in the Gordon Brown House that actually has a
homey appeal. The Boardroom is also quietly refined for
that important gathering.

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Dining is a highlight of the resort and a significant
reason to visit Winvian. While our stay was brief, my wish
would have been for at least another lunch and dinner.
The chef, Chris Eddy, came on board in June 2006 with a
sterling background that included work with Daniel
Boulud and Alain Ducasse. Prior to arriving at Winvian,
Eddy worked at Ducasse’s Mix atop the Mandalay Bay in
Vegas. He has many other credits, too many to name.
Along with Eddy, Paolo Middei came on board as the food
and beverage manager. Middei brings to the position an
impressive international background in F&B operations in
hotels and restaurants including the Hyde Park and
Grosvenor Hotels in London and Italy’s La Posta Vecchio’s
restaurant, which received the Most Excellent Restaurant
in Europe award in 2005 from Conde Nast Johansen. This
infusion of talent in the dining room has created a team
“extraordinaire!” Guests can look forward to bespoke
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cuisine, and from the few meals we enjoyed, be prepared
to be surprised, curious, elated, as well as satiated with
fresh aromatic nuances, delicate flavors and eye appealing
presentations. An asparagus starter was sublime, as were
perfectly prepared scallops. Desserts were feathery and
incorporated lots of fresh fruits. More hearty fare included
pasta with seafood as well as perfectly executed steak
with fries. Bar services and the open wine cellar allow
guests to choose their own wine for meals.
Rates start at $1,450 per night for the all-inclusive adult
facility wherein the entire property can also be rented
(children can be accommodated during whole-property
rentals) for weddings, parties, conferences, etc., and plans
are under way for the addition of a pool and tennis courts.
The website www.winvian.com has great photos and
directions. Just two hours from Long Island, but a sybaritic
world away.
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Accommodations
Here’s a listing of accommodations with the
Opposite page: The Gordon Brown House is used for events,
given names and brief concept behind them. conferences, dinners, etc. The décor is rustic-chic and can
Guests’ only challenge will be making the decision accommodate 300 for cocktails, or 150 for a private dinner.
as to which one, then checking availability. Guests
Above: The helicopter inventor, Russian Igor Sikorsky, is
already have favorites, as we found out.
synonymous with Connecticut, where the flying machines
The Artists-a New England 1920s ar tists’ continue to be produced.
cottage
Beaver Lodge-entering the realm of nature Below: The 5,000-square foot spa includes six treatment rooms
along with this sumptuous Forty Winks Suite for couples.
Camping-bringing the outdoors inside
Charter Oak-a homage to Connecticut’s history
Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’ Court-a
medieval fantasy based on Mark Twain’s book
Golf-putt like you have never putted before
Greenhouse-evolving with the seasons and
with each guest
Helicopter-allowing the imagination to fly
The Hadley Suite-revisiting the grand life of
18th century New England
Industry-commemorating Yankee ingenuity
Library-a beautiful homage to the written word
Log Cabin-stumble into a refuge
Maritime-a piece of coast in the woods
Music-go beyond singing in the shower
Secret Society-a peek into the initiates’ world
Stable-a multilevel and contemporary interpre-
tation of a New England stable
Stone-a no-comfort-spared cave
Treehouse-big kids never had it so good
Woodlands- the forest without the drizzle

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Portland, Oregon
Is a Place of Wine and Roses
By Sara Duncan Widness
A
dventures of two or three days can sometimes
make us feel we’ve been away for many more.
This is especially true if the destination’s a good
fit. A city called Portland, Oregon, a place of
wine and roses, falls into this category.
First there was Wes, an Oregon State University pre-
engineering frat boy. He helped program this writer’s
new cell tel between serving lattés and croissant at St.
Honore Boulangerie, whose roots are straight from
Normandy. Wes’ assistance took place on a sunny
August morning on an esplanade overlooking Lake
Oswego. Here a wealthy enclave with lake views lends
more than passing credence to the fact that Portland
and environs represent one of the most appealing
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places to settle in – and visit – in the Pacific Northwest.
But back to Wes. Perhaps it’s a truism that when natives
enjoy where they’re living it’s easier for them to make their
visitors welcome. He could well be the poster boy for this
visit that would become a surprising attack of déjà vu. Like
favorite places on the Mediterranean where the sun
magnifies any display of unfettered friendliness, the
greater Portland region, through which the Willamette
River courses, and beyond, where the Cascades (most
notably Mount Hood) loom, can be sampled in a few satis-
fying days of dining and strolls.
At the top of the list are two distinct districts (suggest
walking, not driving) on the west side of the Willamette
followed by a short drive out of town for an introduction
to Oregon’s wine country.
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Draped in blooms (think roses),

sunshine and unguarded friendli-
ness, and sated with good food, the
greater Portland region feels a lot
like the best of European second-
tier cities surrounded by country-
side. Just 24 hours later this feeling
was confirmed while sitting on
another terrace overlooking vine-
clad rolling acres about an hour out
of Portland on 99 West. Here Lynne
Penner-Ash, winemaker for Penner-
Ash Wine Cellars, discoursed on her
award-winning pinot noir that had
just received three over-90 scores
from Wine Spectator. Taste tests a
few minutes later confirmed this
winer y ’s reputation while we
elbowed at the tasting bar with a
wine buyer and his sales team from
Ohio seeking to secure their share of
this year’s estimated 8,000 cases.
(Note: Michael Skurnik Wines of
Syosset was one of the first New
York distributors to bring Penner-
Ash to Long Island. The wines have
been carried at the Sag Harbor
Liquor Store and at McNamara
Liquors in Bridgehampton.)
In Portland proper, the first district
to explore is The Pearl. Think
antiques, art galleries, home décor,
boutiques and the Pearl Bakery’s
artisan breads, embraced by neigh-
borhoods of gentrified bungalows
and colorful Victorian homes. The
second is Old Town near the river.
Think several-story terra cotta build-
ings and low-slung warehouses of
art, fine linens, restaurants and night-
clubs, residence lofts and an
occasional mechanic’s shop, a throw- Art Museum (among the 25 largest trian walkways and views in all direc-
back to this area’s blue-collar roots of ar t museums in the countr y), tions. Other vistas of the Willamette
not so many years ago. These neigh- followed by the urban Portland State that give a vine-clad valley its name
borhoods that embrace shopping University campus and finally the can be enjoyed on foot as well, on
and al fresco dining are more or less Willamette itself. designated walking trails that
connected by a tree -festooned If you need a faster pace than meander over wooden bridges and
greenbelt over a mile long. On one strolling, there’s a three-mile jogging under moss-fringed trees around
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Not to be missed are this City of Roses’ fabled Interna-
tional Rose Test and the Japanese gardens in Washington
Park. Once again in 2008 the city stages its Portland Rose
Festival. The dates for its 101st annual homage to the rose
are May 29 through June 8, with its fabled Grand Floral
Parade along a 4.5-mile route on June 7. For details visit
www.rosefestival.org or call 503-227-2681.
There’s a short but scenically worthwhile voyage by
gondola from the waterfront up to Oregon Health &
Science University campus from the south waterfront. A
city that takes pride in its connections also encourages
folks to use its Max Light Rail that flows where the
downtown Portland Street Car doesn’t, including from the
airport to downtown.
Near The Pearl is Jake’s Famous Crawfish Restaurant that
since 1892 has sated the appetites of logger barons and
visitors seeking fresh seafood. If you order the Dungeness
Crab Louis ask that it come without shrimp because you’ll
get more crabmeat. Murals attest to the fact that
Portland’s roots had a lot to do with primal forests of
Douglas fir.
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In a town south of Portland called West Linn, on old
Willamette Drive that used to be the main artery into
Portland before the interstates is Bugatti’s Ristorante with
a list combining Italian and Oregon wines, including Erath
Vineyard’s Pinot Gris. (This vineyard is one of the pioneers
in the Oregon wine industry.)
Portland and environs is such a dining /wine mecca that
a former editor of Fine Cooking magazine, Mar tha
Holmberg, is now at the helm as food editor of The
Oregonian, the state’s largest daily. She has also just
launched a bi-monthly magazine about the Oregon food
and wine scene called Mix. Perhaps along the way this
magazine will point out that palates that have been
preened on the fresh bounty of the West Coast (doubtless
due to the Pacific’s mitigating influences) may never be
entirely at home on the East Coast where truly flavorful
produce has to be imported.
If you plan to visit the greater Portland region, here are
three hotels positioned near The Pearl and Old Town:
The Benson Hotel, 503-228-2000, www.BensonHotel.com;
The Heathman Hotel, 503-241-4100, www.HeathmanHotel.com;
The Hotel Vintage Plaza, 503-228-1212, www.VintagePlaza.com.
For more information on Portland, visit www.travelportland.com.
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Hidden Gem of the North Fork

A Visit to Vintage Bed & Breakfast
In Long Island’s Wine Country

By Heather Muhleman raise their two adopted children, Chardonnay and Zinfandel. With the

T
he Northfork of Long Island
is a comparable mix between
country and city life. Nestled
in the countr y woods is
Vintage B&B, a charming bed and
breakfast that makes you forget you
are only an hour and a half from the
biggest metropolis in the U.S.
Jeanne and Lou Genovese opened
the Vintage Bed & Breakfast in
Cutchogue, NY, seven years ago to
get away from the crazy city life, and
Rocco and Emi, in a friendly, open
environment. It also gave Jeanne the
opportunity to run her own business
and be a stay-at-home mom. As avid
wine lovers, the North Fork was the
perfect spot for them to start their
life as innkeepers.
The winding driveway leads you to
a beautiful two-story colonial house
with a mini-vineyard in front and
three reserved parking spots named
for their apply named rooms, Merlot,
smell of sweet pine in the air, we
made our way to the cozy, yet sizable
house surrounded by woods. Jeanne
welcomed us to the Vintage Bed &
Breakfast through a separate guest
only entrance, immediately making
us part of her family. She gives us a
quick tour of the dining room, where
breakfast is served at 9:30 sharp, the
sitting room and the backyard –
complete with their Doberman
pincher, Brandy, along for the ride.

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The three rooms at Vintage are themed in grape varieties making for a full
vineyard experience.
The Merlot room, on the ground floor, has 9-foot ceilings, a grand queen
canopy feather bed and a fireplace. The Chardonnay room decorated in cream
and red, is on the second floor along with the Zinfandel room, complete with
zinfandel colored walls. Each room has queen feather beds, private whirlpool
baths and a romance all its own. Wine paraphernalia is scattered throughout the
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Vintage B&B is within walking

distance of seven wineries, including
some of the most popular: Lenz,
Pindar and Bedell. It is a short walk to
the beach and on a lazy weekend in
wine country, the Long Island Sound
is the perfect place for a quick dip in
the water. With their tremendous
knowledge of the area and the winer-
ies, Jeanne and Lou can point to the
best farm stands, wine tastings and
events on the North Fork.
One of the most important parts of
a bed and breakfast is the breakfast.
Jeanne and Lou do not play around
when it comes to food. Both being
from very Sicilian backgrounds, the
foods are traditional but with their
own personal flare. A cookbook is
available for those who fall in love
with Lou’s windowpane eggs or his
Peppernatta, aka “eggs in purgatory”
(poached eggs in marina sauce).
Most of the fruit and vegetables are
grown on property – all types of
berries, garlic, onions, lettuce,
peppers, eggplant, 60 different kinds
of tomatoes, and even fig bushes, a
peach tree and a plum tree. Of course
their “feature” comestible grown on
proper ty is the grapes. Lou and
Jeanne have been making their own
wine for years but with the purchase
of this land, they finally have a
chance to grow their own grapes to
make their vintages, instead of
purchasing grapes.
Vintage B&B is arguably one of the
busiest bed and breakfasts, if not THE
busiest on the North Fork. With its
somewhat hidden location and
welcoming atmosphere, guests feel as
though they are visiting their own
summer home – away from the crazy
city life. Come have a glass of wine
and make some new friends.
To contact Vintage B&B, please visit
them online at www.northfork.com/
vintagebnb/ or call Jeanne Genovese
at 631-734-2053.
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The Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates - World Class Perfection
By Barry Kay
T
he Seven Stars and Stripes reviewer team was well
on its way to discover this enchanting palace for
the first time. They landed at Abu Dhabi Interna-
tional Airport after a relaxing and luxurious flight
on Etihad Airways, the official national airline of the
United Arab Emirates. Debarking the flight, they had their
suitcases in hand within minutes.
For newly invited guests of the hotel, passport control
and customs were handled quickly and professionally. As
the gates of the arrival hall swung open, a well-dressed
gentleman of eloquent demeanor established eye contact
immediately, and welcomed each of the team by last
name. This gentleman acted as driver, guide and butler for
the team. He guided the team to two gleaming white
Maybach stretch limousines that were waiting at the main
entrance. The weather was beautiful and hot, and gave
every indication of a great sunny day. Sunny weather and
clear blue skies are the order of the day 360 days each
year, with temperatures averaging above 104 degrees F
from April through September.
Abu Dhabi is truly a paradise waiting for discovery by
western tourists and businessmen. It is the capital of the
emirate of the same name and is the largest of the
seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates. It is also the
capital of the UAE and is reputedly the richest city in the
world. The history of Abu Dhabi dates back as far as the
3rd millennium BC when it was merely a vast desert
country inhabited by nomads who made their living
fishing and herding.
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In the mid-20th century, the economy still sustained
itself mainly by camel herding and the production of dates
and vegetables. The typical dwellings at that time were
made of palm fronds with mud huts reserved for the very
wealthy. Abu Dhabi struck it rich in 1958 when oil was first
discovered. At first, oil revenues had little economic effect,
as little of the revenue was put back into infrastructure.
This changed in 1966 when Sheik Zayed replaced his
conservative brother as ruler. Sheik Zayed had a vision for
developing Abu Dhabi, and when the British left the
country he helped found the United Arab Emirates. In
1971, the Emirates gained their independence, and oil
wealth flowed into the area with mud huts replaced with
high-rise office buildings, designer boutiques, banks and
resorts. Today each of Abu Dhabi’s 420,000 citizens is
worth an estimated $17 million, and more than $1 trillion is
invested worldwide in this city alone.
The Emirates Palace is a “Seven Star” luxury hotel locat-
ed in the city of Abu Dhabi, and built and owned by the
Abu Dhabi government. It is currently managed by the
Kempinski Group. The hotel was built at a cost of U.S. $3
billion, with 302 superior rooms and 92 magnificent suites.
The Palace is reputed to be the most expensive hotel ever
built and it is reflected in the gold and marble interior
décor. The hotel is also home to a highly technologically
advanced conference center where business conventions
are held, as well as world -renowned concerts with inter-
national stars in the fields of opera and ballet.
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TRAVEL
As the team drove to the hotel, Suhojit, the
chauffeur/guide and butler, offered the review
team iced towels on a silver tray to refresh
themselves after the long plane ride. The Seven
Stars and Stripes team arrived during the time of
Ramadan, where practicing people of faith refrain
from consuming food or drink from sunrise to
sundown. Non-practicing guests from around the
world are asked to respect this time of fasting until
their arrival at the hotel.
The world outside seemed incredibly distant as
Abu Dhabi, once a desert, has been recently trans-
formed into a city of skyscrapers, with lots of green.
Over 120 million trees have been planted in the
parks of Abu Dhabi. This cosmopolitan city features
malls, boulevards and promenades and is recog-
nized worldwide for its great shopping, featuring
every luxury designer brand possible and bargains
in gold and jewelry. Seeing the Palace for the first
time brought to mind a combination of Utopia and
A Thousand and One Nights. It literally takes your
breath away. A dedicated elevator took the team
to the seventh floor Palace Suites. Suhojit was in
the main dining room of the suite with a sparkling
date cider called Bateel Juice.
After settling in, the team was given a grand
tour of the hotel which was designed by WATG
(Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo) and opened its
magnificent gates in 2005 after three years of
laborious construction. Twelve thousand laborers
representing 43 nations were involved in the
construction of the hotel. WATG is one of the
leading hospitality design firms worldwide. The
group created a few of the most famous resort
hotels in the world including the Venetian Resort
in Vegas, and the Mansion at MGM Grand in the
same city. Kempinski is famous for managing such
legendary properties as the Adlon in Berlin and
the Baltschug in Moscow, to name just a few. The
design of the hotel incorporates traditional Arabi-
an elements such as a 60-meter tall Grand Dome
and 114 smaller domes over the entire palace,
held in the natural colors that are found in the
Arabian Desert. The Palace employs approximate-
ly 2,000 staff members representing 50 nationali-
ties. This diversity is also reflected in the interna-
tional cuisine offered at the hotel. Aside from its
magnificent rooms and suites, the hotel offers a
1,200 seat, state-of-the-art auditorium for business
conventions and concerts.

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“An enchanting palace, a wonder

to behold for all who venture
through its magnificent gates.”

The Emirates Palace offers an amazing “man-made picture-perfect

beach” and saltwater lagoon pool to plunge into after a hot day. The
waters are warm, crystal clear and turquoise. The sands at the beach
resemble the beaches at the finest resorts in the Caribbean. Pool does not
adequately describe the waterpark at the Emirates Palace. There are water
sports and rides, and indescribably delicious temperature-controlled
water to enjoy. Guests can enjoy the pool and then sit in air-conditioned
tents at poolside with drinks and snacks.
The hotel also offers an exquisitely designed haute cuisine restaurant,
Sayad, where the review team dined on fantastic continental-inspired
cuisine and the finest caviar and champagne later that evening. Sayad
features spectacular aquariums filled with live and fantasy creatures of the
deep in surreal lighting.
The Seven Stars crew departed Abu Dhabi with unforgettable memories of
a hotel that one thought only existed as a fantasy in the Arabian Nights!
page 118-119 HEALTH capozzi:Pages 001-004
HEALTH
Are Tanning Beds Safe?
By Barbara Capozzi, D.O.
Tanning Beds
Many people are under the
impression that tanning beds are
safe because tanning beds use so-
called “tanning rays” that “don’t
cause them to burn.” If you’re one of
these people, or k now a fan of
indoor tanning, it’s important that
you learn the dark truth. Overexpo-
sure to ultraviolet (UV ) radiation
either from sunlight or indoor
tanning beds causes damage to
skin, and increases the risk for skin
cancer, including melanoma (the
most serious form of skin cancer).
Health organizations agree that UV
radiation from the sun, tanning beds
and sun lamps is dangerous.
It’s true that tanning beds have less
of the Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, so
you’re less likely to burn, but what
most tanning beds mainly emit is
Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays - which
penetrate the skin deeper and cause
just as much or even more damage
than sunbathing. Tanning beds don’t
guarantee that you won’t burn. If you
stay in longer than the maximum
time you may see a burn several
hours later. Don’t be fooled - even if
you stay in for only the recommend-
ed time, not looking sunburned after
using a tanning bed doesn’t mean
that you’re not exposing yourself to
health risks. Tanning beds can expose
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users to UV light that is several times
stronger than that of the sun.
Unfor tunately, the population
that uses these tanning beds most
often is young women who have
either turned away from
sunbathing, are trying to keep up
their tan from the summer, or are
looking for a “healthy glow.” Since
the dangerous effects of UV radia-
tion aren’t immediately visible, most
don’t realize what they are doing is
harm, not good. No matter what
your age, the use of tanning beds or
sun lamps for cosmetic appearance
should be avoided.
Yes, it’s true that when you’re in the
sun some of your protective pigment
“shows up as a tan,” but don’t be
fooled. It’s a little more complex. Just
as your skin protects you, you need
to protect it! Here’s why.
Skin
Skin is the largest organ in the
body, and is composed of three
layers that provide different
functions. One function of the skin is
protection - protection from the
environment including the sun,
bacteria and toxins. As part of its
protective role, cells in the lower part
of the outside layer of the skin
produce a pigment, melanin, in
response to radiation (UV) exposure.
This causes the visible change recog-
nized as a “tan.”
“ Tan” in the name. These
products are not the same as
sunless self-tanning lotions. They
may contain other ingredients,
interact with sun, cause a tan, and
can damage skin.
Tan Accelerators
Tanning Amplifiers
Tanning Enhancers
Tanning Promoters
Tanning Pills
Tan
Although many people consider
having a tan as a sign of looking
healthy, a “tan” represents skin that
has damage. When the skin tries to
protect us from radiation, there is an
overproduction of melanin, which
causes skin to look dark or “tan.”
Ultraviolet (UV) Rays
There are 2 types of UV rays, UVA
and UVB. Sunbathing exposes the
skin to both.
Tanning beds emit mainly UVAs,
the type that penetrate the skin
deeper and cause lasting changes in
skin structure. Again, the changes in
the appearance of skin may not be
obvious until much later. Those
unwanted changes are skin that
looks thick, leather y, tough and
wrinkled. More importantly, UVA and
UVB exposure increase the risk for
skin cancers.
UV rays can also harm your eyes
and your immune system.
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Bottom Line on Tanning Beds
Tanning beds are not safer than natural sunlight.
Most tanning beds emit mainly UVA radiation; they also
emit some UVB rays.
Research shows that UVA and UVB have a role in skin
cancer and in premature aging of the skin.
They emit high levels of dangerous UV radiation which
can increase the risk for skin cancer.
They do not protect from sunburn.
Damages of UV light may not show up until years later.
Advice
Avoid tanning beds and sun lamps.
Don’t opt for a quick pre-vacation “base tan” from a
tanning bed. The misconception that getting darker skin
from indoor tanning will protect you from the real sun
when you’re on vacation is dangerous. It’s only adding
excessive amounts of UV exposure.
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Sunless tanning products
And self-tanning lotions
Presently, “sunless-tanning products” are an alterna-
tive to sunbathing and tanning beds. They may be
purchased over–the–counter and self-applied as lotion.
The active ingredient in many of these products is
dihyroxyacetone (DHA), a color additive. DHA causes
the skin to darken, or turn brown, by reacting with
amino acids in the surface of the skin. They do not have
UV rays, but they also don’t provide protection from UV
light, so sunscreen or sunblock must be applied when
outdoors in the sun.
Here’s Where We Are At
When it comes to tanning, we’ve gone from beaches,
to beds, and now to tanning from a bottle. Studies are
ongoing. Protect your skin. As always, consult your
physician.
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10/1/07 6:56 PM Page 1
The Journey
By Maria Strong – mariastrong@si.rr.com
Got Muscle?
I
am expecting everyone out there
to have answered “yes.” If your
answer was “no,” don’t wait anoth-
er minute; get going, get muscles.
Why, you ask? Because muscles burn
fat, thereby maintaining a leaner you,
providing protection for your joints
and bones muscles provide overall
health from the inside out. Acquiring
muscles allows the body to defy age.
Sorry, but I must get scientific for a
few moments. Resistance training or
anaerobic exercise burns more fat for
body energy than aerobic exercise.
One pound of muscle burns about 40
to 50 calories per day while the body
is at rest. Five pounds of muscle will
burn about 250 calories, 10 pounds,
500 calories per day while you are
simply doing nothing. Aerobic
exercise such as biking, treadmill,
elliptical and aerobic classes, can
typically burn 25 percent muscle and
75 percent fat, while anaerobic
exercise burns 100 percent fat.
Anaerobic exercise fatigues and
actually breaks down the muscle
tissue and stresses bones. In turn, the
muscle rebuilds itself causing the
muscle and bone to be even
stronger. However, in order for this
process to occur, added calories
must be taken, such as extra protein,
plenty of water and rest. So you
could actually consume more
calories and still have a healthy lean
body. Who is better than you?
Allow me to clarify this to all
women out there. Ladies, muscles
will not make you look bulky! Stop
saying that; you are driving me
crazy. Weight training can only give
you a leaner, more sculptured look,
or tone, if you will. Women do not
produce the hormones needed to
create muscles as large as men can.
Female bodybuilders as seen on
television and magazines take
hormone supplements, train with
very heavy weights and consume an
overabundance of calories to attain
their competition physique. Women
can add muscle without increasing
size because muscle weighs much
more than fat, therefore reducing
their size.
The benefits of anaerobic exercise
do not stop with just fat-burning. The
process of building muscles also
requires our organs to engage in
extra performance, causing them to
work harder, thereby revitalizing
them. Muscle building also requires
the body to produce youth-related
hormones that not only defy our
body age, but enhance our mental
and sexual performance as well.
Studies have found that you are
never too old to get anaerobic
benefits. It was proven that the
increase in muscle and bone density
in nursing home patients in their 80s
and 90s increased their strength by
well over 125 percent and some of
them even got rid of their walkers. So
to all of you grandmas and grandpas,
go and get some muscles.
However, understand that proper
anaerobic exercise requires certified
instruction. Improper anaerobic
exercise will yield minimal results
and could even result in injur y.
Proper guidance will teach you
technique, form and proper resist-
ance and keep you injur y-free.
Consult with your physician before
you engage in any physical activity.
So I leave you with this: Get
muscle. Now!
Until we meet again, keep it fit.
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Cosmetic Surgery Corner
By Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D.
Makeovers for Mom:
Breast Lifts, Augmentation, Tummy Tucks and More
E
verybody knows children are
wonderful. But nothing is
said in their birth announce-
ments about the physical
cost to their moms for bringing
these bundles of joy into the world.
The toll can sometimes be stretched
and distor ted breasts, bulging
stomachs, weight gain on the hips—
yes, those dreaded saddlebags—and
thicker thighs. And the damage is
not all on the outside. While the
uterus is usually about the size of an
orange, a baby stretches it against
the abdominal wall. As the baby
grows and forces the uterus against
the inside of the muscle wall of the
abdomen, the so-called “six-pack”
muscles get stretched apart and
elongate, resulting in a bulge of the
lower tummy that even diet and
exercise can’t fix. Once that happens,
only surgery can bring the muscles
back together again.
Moreover, the breasts grow and
get larger during breastfeeding. After
that, the breasts typically decrease,
often to a size smaller than before
the pregnancy. The result can be
stretch marks and hanging breasts.
Repeated pregnancies can multiply
the damage. But all too often, the toll
on the mother’s body is often consid-
ered just part and parcel of being a
modern mom.
However, no pun intended, many
women are no longer taking it lying
down. Instead, they are seeing cosmetic
10/1/07 6:58 PM Page 1
appetite may be smaller.
After a woman decides her child-
bearing days are over, it’s important
that she wait four to six months after
pregnancy to have plastic surgery.
New moms should have time to
bond with their newborns.
You might imagine the trend to be
for thrilled husbands to spring for
their wife’s surgical makeover. But
establish their career track before they most times, it’s the moms themselves
tackle the mommy track. These women who are the most thrilled.
often return to work shortly after child- Dr. Stephen Greenberg is a board-
birth, and they want to be confident certified plastic surgeon practicing on
about their appearance. Long Island and in Manhattan. Dr.
Commonly requested procedures Greenberg hosts his own radio show
include tummy tucks and liposuction every Saturday evening on KJOY 98.5
as well as breast lifts, with or without FM and is author of the book, A Little
implants, to fill out sagging breasts. Nip, A Little Tuck — An Insider’s Guide
One of the benefits of having extra to Cosmetic Enhancement. Questions
fat and skin surgically removed is for Dr. Greenberg can be e-mailed to
that fewer fat cells need less insulin, docstg@aol.com. Call 516-364-4200 for
blood sugar is more even, and the a complimentary consultation.
Help Long Island’s Homeless and Veteran Population
Achieve Independence Through Education.
New Ground’s 7th Annual
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and Dinner Dance
Thursday, November 1
Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park
Honoring
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and Jim & Sandy Rubin
Honorary Co-Chairs
County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi & Helene Wrotniak Suozzi
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Auction Conducted by Thomas R. Suozzi
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or visit www.newground.org
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HEALTH

Embracing Your
Inner Stripper
At S Factor
By Wendy Sachs, Photos by Jason Feinberg

L
adies, forget about kickboxing or Tae
Bo. There’s a new kind of power
movement that’s come to Long
Island. It’s not about kicking butt, but
about owning your butt and embracing your
inner stripper. We’re talking about the craze
of pole dancing from Sheila Kelly’s S Factor.
The rage in Girl Power fitness is no longer
the sparring babe with the pink, Everlast
gloves, but the woman in the six-inch stilet-
tos and hot pants slithering down the pole.
This is the only exercise class you’ll ever
take wearing lingerie with an instructor
trained in feminist theory. Kelly describes S
Factor as “organic movement with a very
strong feminist bent.”
But no one would confuse Sheila Kelly
with Gloria Steinem. Meeting Kelly at her
Chelsea studio in New York City where she’s
come to train new teachers, I begin to under-
stand why S Factor inspires such passion. It
starts with Kelly. Dressed in workout pants
and a tank top, Kelly is at once sweet, smiley
and sexy in a hot-mom kind of way. All
appropriate, given that she’s a mother to two
children, ages 6 and 12. But at 45, Kelly has a
body that a Knicks’ City Dancer would envy.
Until launching S Factor, Kelly, a successful
LA-based actress, was perhaps best known
for her work on NBC’s L.A. Law as well as
appearing in dozens of TV, film and Broad-
way roles. Her other claim to fame: she’s
been married for 11 years to The West Wing’s
beloved speechwriter Toby Ziegler, also
known as Richard Schiff.
S Factor, Kelly admits, was created by
accident. While preparing for the 2000
film Dancing at the Blue Iguana, in which
she played a stripper, Kelly became fasci-
nated with the mind/body experience of
the dancing. Trained at NYU as a ballet
major, Kelly always had a love for dance.

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After giving birth to her second child,

whom she calls her “S Factor baby ”
(conceived after practicing her Blue
Iguana choreography on her husband),
Kelly felt depressed. She had gained 55
pounds while pregnant and was desper-
ate to get back not only her figure, but
her confidence as well. So she did what
any postpartum woman would do: she
hung a pole in her husband’s home office
and started swinging. The weight came
off fast, and as word spread among her
PTA circle, S Factor was born. The name,
she says, is not in honor of her but of the
natural “S” curve of the female body.
While Kelly tried to explain the power
of S Factor to me - a combination of yoga,
Pilates, stretching and dancing - I needed
to experience it for myself. I wondered if
the appeal was a little bit of naughtiness.
“It is definitely a little taboo,” Kelly said,
smiling. “It’s like you have a secret. You
walk differently, you feel different … it men and she had an inferiority complex. pretty sure it’s stupid.
changes your life.” This class, she thought, would help her The pole part of class comes in the
So when I signed up for the intro class gain some confidence. It turned out that second half of the two-hour session. We
in New York City, I envisioned a group of women were there as much for psycho- approach with a good amount of fear.
young hotties who would wind up at the logical conditioning as they were for Maggie swears that she was terrified of
Gansevoort after class, or maybe who had abdominal strengthening. My favorite the pole for her first few months of S
seen Teri Hatcher on Oprah raving about response came from a 40-something Factor. But one year later she’s sliding up
how S Factor created her svelte body. heavy-set woman who said she came and down the pole like a serpent. We
I was wrong. because her friend told her that S factor watch her perform and suddenly we’re
My intro class was an eclectic mix of was great for getting outside of your inspired. I successfully do the “firefly” and
women of all shapes, sizes and ethnici- head. Thir ty minutes later as I was feel like a Scores stripper. I’m euphoric.
ties. It was the most diverse class I’ve ever twirling down a pole, I admit I was “Compared to yoga, this is a little sexier,”
taken in New York City and trust me, I’ve definitely not inside my head. explains Kelly. “It’s not a bitchy or catty
done everything from prenatal yoga to A gorgeous woman from Ghana with environment. It’s aggrandizing each other.”
Congo dancing. dreads down her back taught my class. In the past eight years, S Factor has
The studio itself creates the mood. Central casting couldn’t have made her become a sensation across the country.
Lights are low, candles burn and more ironic – accountant by day, pole Kelly now has studios in Los Angeles, San
overstuffed chairs sit in the corners of the dancing teacher by night. “Gorgeous!” Francisco, Chicago, Houston, New York
room. These are for more advanced levels shouts Maggie as we gyrate and swing and Long Island with plans for expansion
when you learn how to properly lap our hips slow then faster. My lower back in Miami and Dallas. The classes work in
dance. Now, this is a class for which my is starting to hurt, but Maggie cheers me levels in eight-week sessions and you
husband won’t mind watching the kids. on. We stand in a circle grinding. With the take the class every week with the same
We started out on yoga mats in a circle lights dim, candles burning, music pulsat- women. This sisterhood is part of what
on the floor, introducing ourselves and ing, and our teacher grunting, the atmos- makes the S Factor experience intimate
how we came to be at S Factor. One phere feels carnal. Because there are no and unique.
woman, an unassuming type wearing mirrors in the room, eliminating the risk So I’ve now made it through the first
glasses and a simple black leotard of self-loathing, you actually feel surpris- three classes. No one mentioned that
confessed to a Clark Kent fantasy. She ingly free. But as we approach the pole in pole burns could be a painful side effect.
worked in finance and wanted to live out what’s supposed to be the hot, “drunk But my butt is looking better – at least in
her alter ego. Stripper Girl? A young girl” stripper walk, I feel insecure. I don’t the dimmed lights. Next week it’s time to
lawyer said that she worked only with know if I’m looking sexy or stupid. I’m put on the stilettos. I can’t wait.

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Another patient, a very successful

Health Watch lawyer, with credentials and flamboyance
that you marvel at, explained to me that
By Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum
Director, Women and Heart Disease he could not take “this pill” forever. He
Heart and Vascular Institute didn’t see himself as a medication-person.
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York I didn’t know how to explain it, but none
of us are really medication people when it
The Essence of You comes to the medication that we are told
to take, not that which we choose to take.

T
he question has repeatedly been
asked about who we are and
what we do. Those questions
seem simple, but they pervade
our existence. Who we are and what we
do have an impact on the decisions we
make and how we perceive the world.
The answers to these questions make us
resist things and determine what makes
us whole. Also, they add to the nuances
of daily living, including what happens
when you need medication or get sick.
I have always been active and athletic. I
used to dance three to five days a week,
was a cheerleader in high school and
danced throughout my college years. As
the years went on, with internship,
residency, fellowship and then practice,
my dance career dwindled to three days
a week of exercise and now, with the
arrival of my son, whenever I can. Being
active and athletic have been integral to
my self-image, which made pregnancy
incredibly challenging for me. While
eight months pregnant, an acquaintance
commented on how great it was to be
pregnant and how pregnancy is so
beautiful. Though I was fully prepared
and excited for the outcome and
completely thrilled to be having a child,
to me, there was nothing beautiful about
being round, bloated and uncomfortable
in my own skin. Being pregnant was a far
cry from the woman that I was desperate-
ly trying to maintain - the dancer, toned
and flexible, thin and in shape. Regard-
less of the miracle of this outcome, it just
didn’t feel like me.
Recently, a beautiful woman in her 60s
sat in my office. Her cholesterol was high,
and with her family history, it was
inevitable she needed cholesterol-lower-
ing medication. I explained my “why,” and
my “when” and her response to me was
not what I had expected. As she explained,
she was not “that girl.” I thought of this
often. It occurred to me that she was
uncomfortable, uneasy because the
notion of taking medications simply
conflicted with her sense of self, the
essence of who she feels she is. I was just
her doctor, not the person to challenge
her essence. Her comments continued. Her
feelings persisted. My recommendation
did not coincide with her thoughts, with
her notion of herself. Finally I asked the
question. “Who are you?’’
“I am that girl.” Like you would think of
Marlo Thomas, back in the days, or Sarah
Jessica Parker for the new generation.
You know, that girl. And, that girl doesn’t
take medications. Clearly the essence of
this woman was full of energy, with
amazing ability, completely in control
with many choices and definite opinions.
And my medication simply didn’t fit in
with the image.
I thought it was a woman thing. This
essence, this notion of conflict, this
feeling of who we think we are versus
who we really are being somewhat in
conflict. I have to say, this is just not
true. The other day, I had a follow up
appointment with an 89-year-old man
who came in for a pacemaker check. He
complained of a little dizziness. We had
a monitor to prove that it wasn’t his
heart, but perhaps the over-the-counter
medication that he was taking. After
reviewing everything, I gave him the
good news and his response revealed
what was in his heart. “All-State, high
school football quarterback.” Of course
it was not his heart, at least, in his own
mind. Because the essence of him was a
17-year-old football star, not the 89-
year-old somewhat arthritic man stand-
ing before me.
We take medication because we need it,
not because we choose it. But, taking that
pill did not strip him of his credentials or
his flair in the courtroom. It just controlled
his blood pressure. It was as simple as
that. It didn’t change his being.
I am not suggesting it is easy. But, it just
is what it is. Being pregnant made me
stronger, physically and mentally. I
became a prima ballerina through the
process, with less technique but more
determination. I will always be that dancer
in my mind, and forever hold in my heart
the feeling of physical strength and
capability. Never again will I be the person
in the leotard pirouetting on stage, but I
will always be the one who will exercise
and try to live with vitality, disciplined and
determined. Nothing will change that.
No one and nothing can take away
that feeling of the “real you.” No illness,
no medication, no diagnosis can strip you
of who you feel you are. Part of why
people choose to do things depends on if
they think what they are asked to do is
compatible with them. When it comes to
taking a pill, or accepting a diagnosis, it is
simply an issue, a something to deal with,
an aspect of life that has become part of
your reality, but truly, it doesn’t change
who you are. I constantly am saying to
my patients whose lives have been
altered by an illness or diagnosis that you
need to do whatever you can to stay
healthy, to not allow yourself to get sick.
It is the fortitude of being you; it is that
essence that you need to tap into. It is
ultimately the person you are, the inner-
you that you fight for. You take pills, you
get blood tests, you visit your doctor, you
exercise, you eat well, and you do what
you can to keep alive that person. No one
can take that away. I assure you, no
medication is that powerful.

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Endoscopic Face Lifting Surgery

Minimizes Incisions and Recovery Time
Without Compromising Results
By Dr. Andrew A. Jacono

O
ne of the hottest topics in facial
plastic surgery today is
endoscopic face lifting. Because
the face ages from the top
down, the brows are the first part of the
face to drop. The cheeks and mid-face fall,
creating smile lines and folds between the
corner of the nose and the mouth. Most
people experience this in their 40s, but in
some cases, this can happen as early as the
mid to late 30s. In the 50s, the jaw line and
neck droop, creating jowls and what is
called a “turkey neck.”
Today, nasolabial folds and cheek
drooping is often camouflaged with
injectable fillers such as Restylane, Juved-
erm, Perlane or Radiesse, which act as
spackle and fill in these areas. This is a
great temporary measure, but the treat-
ments often need to be repeated once or
twice each year, and can become costly
and time consuming for some.
Endoscopic face lifting surgery can offer
a long-term solution to this problem. The
endoscope is a tiny fiberoptic lens inserted
through small incisions placed inconspicu-
ously in the scalp. The lens is attached to a
camera connected to a television monitor
that allows the doctor to see where he or
she is operating by watching the monitor
and manipulating the tiny instruments
externally. That means the surgeon must be
very knowledgeable about the face’s anato-
my, be specialized, and have a high degree
of skill. During treatment, the doctor can
also remove any fat bags near the eyes and
trim any extra skin to remove lines and
wrinkles. Any doctor you choose to perform
this surgery should have performed
hundreds of these surgeries before.
The endoscopic face lift focuses on a
triangular area formed between the two
corners of the eyes and the corner of the
mouth. By working on the face’s deeper
layers, the surgeon can reposition the
underlying fat and the actual muscles, so
that the middle of the face is pulled up
and looks more natural. It also takes the
tension off the flesh. A mid-face lift can be
performed in the doctor’s office in as little
as an hour, which is why this procedure
has been referred to as the “lunchtime lift.”
After a brief recovery, the result is a lifted
appearance without the visible scars of a
traditional face lift. The results last seven to
10 years in most people, unlike thread-
type face lifts which last only a year or two.
Endoscopic face lifts are drastically
different from traditional face and brow
lifting techniques, which leave visible
scars around the ears and cause balding
and hair loss. Older face lift procedures
pulled just the skin back tightly to
provide a taunt, “wind tunnel” look. Those
who have had a traditional face lift are
often rendered “hairstyling cripples” -
unable to wear their hair short, or back in
a ponytail without feeling self-conscious.
The new technology in medicine is
wonderful as it offers us better solutions,
and the advances in endoscopic surgery
have revolutionized face lifting surgery.
Andrew A. Jacono M.D., F.A.C.S. is an
authority on endoscopic face lifting surgery. He
is section head of Facial Plastic and Recon-
structive Surgery at North Shore University
Hospital at Manhasset He is a dual board certi-
fied facial, plastic and reconstructive surgeon
and assistant clinical professor, Division of
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in
Manhattan and at the Albert Einstein College
of Medicine. One of the distinguished faculty at
the ninth International Symposium on Facial
Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jacono regularly lectures
about facial plastic surgery techniques. In
addition, he was recently featured on Good
Morning America and in Newsweek, USA
Today and The New York Times, where he
appeared as one of Ten Leaders in Plastic
Surgery in Long Island. Dr. Jacono addresses
endoscopic face lifting and all of the latest
anti-aging products and procedures in his
book Face the Facts: The Truth About Plastic
Surgery Procedures That Do and Don’t
Work. Dr. Jacono’s practice is located at 900
Northern Boulevard. Great Neck, New York
and on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. He can be
reached at 516-773-4646 or on the web at
www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com.

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The Boulevard Launches Music Section
To Celebrate One Year in Publishing
Digital Café Tour Brings You the Best Local Bands
On Super High Quality Video
By Tim Sullivan
A
s The Boulevard launches its inaugural music
issue and features the best bands and artists on
the planet today, one of the things we will
provide is a look at where to go for the best and
most exciting music beyond just live performances. In this
issue we feature Digital Café Tour, a website where you can
watch performances of the coolest bands around shot in
high definition and stellar sound. We also feature a collage
page of concerts that The Boulevard photographers shot
over the summer with some of the biggest and hottest
bands to come through the area. On the previous page
you’ll find onstage concert photography of Rush, the Police
and Jimmy Buffet all shot by our own Tina Guiomar, Jason
Feinberg and Heather Muhleman. The Boulevard will
continue to shoot area venues as the big acts roll in and
capture unbelievable live shots of your favorite performers.
But for something to do after reading all the terrific profiles
in this section, check out Digital Café Tour and you’ll have
hours of entertainment right at your fingertips.
Digital Cafe Tour started in 2005, when a New Jersey band
called Friday’s Child, made up of Tom Walker, Rich Haddad
(DCT’s award-winning sound engineer) and Rob McNeely
(Friday’s Child’s manager and lawyer for Creed), partnered
with Brian Jude (our director) and Steve Maio (our editor)
to make their band an ongoing sponsored Internet concert
series. They shot their first show at Luna Stage in Montclair.
The resulting footage brought in a coalition of instru-
ment sponsors for DCT to shoot “Broaden Your Band: How
to Bring the World to Your Music.” This was a two-part
series about how to create this content for Broadband,
funded by Audix, QSC, Furman, and a huge sponsor coali-
tion. The group then shot the second piece, “How to Mic
Your Band,” at Guitar Center stores in the New York area.
Over the years, Friday’s Child had formed a marketing
For the Hottest Bands Performing Live in
Local Club Dates on High Quality Video
got to: http://www.digitalcafetour.com
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collective of touring Indie bands which they would plug
into festivals like CMJ, Nashville New Music Conference,
etc. They successfully pitched the sponsors on doing a 10-
week summer series (2006) at Luna featuring a group of
Indie artists across multiple genres. Audix, QSC, Furman,
Sabian and 10 other companies sponsored that series.
Nine weeks later, they had shot 18 acts, yielding close to
40 hours of concert and documentary footage. Their
monthly page requests in September of that year spiked
to over 600,000, proving that an artists’ collective with
high-quality media works.
Digital Café Tour describes itself as an artist-friendly
company. They cover the expenses of shoots with either
sponsorship or house money. We pay our artists 50
percent of net on downloads and do not charge them
anything for their involvement. They and the sponsors get
unlimited use of a single-song preview clip per artist.
Longer-format programming consisting of concert
footage and band interviews/instructional content featur-
ing Greater Media DJ Jeff Charone (105.5 FM DHA) as
emcee, is developed and distributed on an ongoing basis
The five partners in DCT posted fall/winter (’06 and ’07)
series at The Cutting Room. We shot actor/director Ed
Burns’ band, The Blue Jackets, in December of last year.
Michael Stipe from REM and Chris Martin from Coldplay
showed up to the gig.
In 2007 DCT won three Telly Awards for Excellence in the
Internet Concert Video Space, based on the quality of the
2006 series.
DCT has informally set up shop at The Baggot Inn (82 W.
3rd Street in Greenwich Village) to shoot new artists. They
have also partnered with Gibson to produce premium
content at its Hit Factory Showroom location in New York
City (421 W 54th St New York, NY).
The first Gibson show is Saturday Oct. 27, 2 p.m. start
time. It is a holiday show featuring Friday’s Child with
special guests Laura Dodd, Secret Gossip, Third Party, Mark
Tonnelli, Susan Chamberlain and a tight roster of Gibson-
centric artists doing Christmas/holiday material to be
made available at Thanksgiving.
Gibson/Epiphone will give away a guitar at the show.
For tickets go to http://www.digitalcafetour.com
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The Boulevard Goes East of Angel Town With
Peter Cincotti
By Tim Sullivan, Photos by Jason Feinberg
H
igh above Times Square in Tainted Blue studios,
jazz piano sensation Peter Cincotti is seated at a
classic Steinway in the tracking room, casually
tiptoeing through Eric Clapton songs as The
Boulevard snaps pictures. The 23-year-old Cincotti is well
known in both the underground and commercial jazz
scene since acclaimed at 18 as a prodigy.
The Boulevard spent an afternoon with Cincotti on a
typically hot summer’s day at the crossroads of the world
to discuss his new album, East of Angel Town, due out in
October. On his third record, this world-renowned pianist
finds himself at a major musical crossroads in the
metaphorical sense: it’s his first full length record of
completely original material, as well as a crossover record
that bleeds beyond his familiar jazz genre into mainstream
pop. The album is set to explode with the production
expertise of 14-time Grammy winner David Foster and the
marketing momentum of Warner behind it – Cincotti’s first
work both for the giant label and with the legendary
producer. After listening to the new songs and talking with
Peter, though, one comes to realize it’s less of a crossroads
for this young virtuoso and more of a renaissance – both
for the artist and possibly for all of pop music.
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Cincotti burst into the pole position of piano playing
five years ago, when he released his self-titled album of
various covers. Jazz takes of Beatles classics like The Fool
on the Hill and unashamed youthful exuberance in songs
like The Rainbow Connection established Cincotti as a
rising phenomenon. His second record, On the Moon, gave
the world a trailer of exactly how talented and sophisticat-
ed a songwriter Cincotti would become. East of Angel
Town is the collection of original material that will force
the recognition and respect that he deserves. Most artists
take four records to reach their songwriting maturity.
Cincotti, consistent with his youthful anomaly, has done it
in three.
“It’s more of a pop record than a jazz record.” says Cincotti.
“There is a lot of influence. If it weren’t for my two jazz
records before this, I probably wouldn’t have written this
record. It’s all part of my development, I guess,” he muses
while we explore where the songwriting inspiration and the
diversity of sounds came from. “I have influences that are
pop, jazz, blues, rock. But when I am writing I don’t think
about any of that. I started writing when I was on tour for
my last record and you just write whatever you want to hear
and whatever style comes out is irrelevant to me.”
And while it may be irrelevant to the composer as to
how his songs are born, it will be very commercially
relevant to his audience. This album will likely change
everything for Cincotti. People who weren’t aware of the
singer/songwriter before now will be. Radio stations that
didn’t dare venture too far into adult contemporary jazz
now have something to sink their teeth into. He is good
looking, charismatic, and electrifying onstage. If a vacuum
opened up in pop music when Billy Joel left for Broadway,
Cincotti is the musical messiah to fill the void.
The New York Times called him “the most promising
singer/pianist of the next generation.” This was at a time
when Cincotti’s work was solely his interpretation of
classic jazz standards. His fresh and dynamic take on
classic songs earned him the top spot on Billboard’s jazz
charts. And at 19, he was the youngest musician to
achieve this position.
“Right now when I am touring, I will be focused on this
record. When you are on the road you discover new things
about the songs. There are things that you can do live that
you can’t do anywhere else. Hopefully from there I will get
ideas for my next record.”
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Cincotti’s two prior records were made with music
industry legend Phil Ramone, whom he credits for honing
his sound and improving his playing. This album was an
effort with David Foster, another industry giant who
immediately embraced the fluidity of Cincotti’s songwrit-
ing and new musical directions.
“I wanted to work with David Foster because he really
understood what I was going for earlier than anyone else. I
met with a lot of producers and he seemed to get it
immediately. He is such a great musician that I knew he
would understand.”
Acting is also among Cincotti’s admirable talents. In 2004,
he played Dick Behrke in the Bobby Darin biography Beyond
the Sea, with Kevin Spacey. The subject was near and dear to
his heart, as he was a big fan of the Mack the Knife crooner. It
seemed fitting that one of the jazz world’s most promising
singer/pianists be on screen when Darin was being celebrat-
ed. I asked Peter if he wanted to do more acting.
“If it feels right to me I will do it. I was always a fan of
Bobby Darin. I am glad I did it. I wrote a lot of my second
record while making that film during the downtime. I spent
three months in Berlin and worked on that record,” he said.
While Cincotti’s first two records are classic jazz standards
with a modern but authentic treatment, his new record will
have disciples of every style paying attention. The songs
demonstrate an enormous range, and it made the normally
banal discussion about an artist’s influences more relevant.
Cincotti is like a musical sponge that absorbs any major
piano player of the last 50 years. We discuss all of them
across a broad range of styles. Given his chops, the discus-
sion isn’t surprising. The fact that he is 23, however, left my
head spinning.
“The first memory I have of being completely in awe was
when I was 5 years old and heard a Jerry Lee Lewis record. I
listened to a lot of the piano players of the 1950s, Fats
Domino, Little Richard, Doo Wop. I got into jazz at 13 through
Oscar Petersen. I always played what I wanted to play.”
A 5-year-old in 1988 being in awe of Jerry Lee Lewis and
a 13-year-old owning an Oscar Petersen record gives me
hope that this pianist will in fact be the flagship in self-
emerging musical revivification. Musical revolutionaries
understand that excellence transcends time, style and
commercialism. Those concepts are meaningless to them.
Ironically, Concotti is one of these masters and has all
three elements in his favor.
Cincotti grew up in Manhattan and while his sound and
persona are considered worldly, his music has a very
typical New York undertone. While Cincotti easily exudes
that better part of New Yorkers – insightful, unfazed by the
glamour, yet still familiar and friendly – this reporter
embodies the clichéd cynical chip-on-your-shoulder wise-
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ass you find at an Off Track Betting parlor. And so we have
a spirited discussion about the lead track on his new
record, Angel Town, in which Cincotti paints various arche-
typical nuanced characters. For a cynic like myself that
sees necessary visits to LA as a perpetual state of unease,
this song is an affirmation. To someone who loves the City
of Angels, the song could serve as the melody for a
Normal Rockwell painting. For Cincotti, it’s an astute
cultural observation – non judgmental and deftly descrip-
tive. I tried to get him to give up a little more in our
conversation, but true to his artistic integrity he left the
interpretation wide open.
“The song is about the seduction of Los Angeles. You
should draw your own conclusions after you listen to it.”
He laughs. “I didn’t want to write an ‘I love you, you love
me’ record. There isn’t a lot of that on this record. Up until
now, my best friends were the only ones that knew how I
thought about things and now I am putting on a record.”
And so draw our own conclusions we shall. Here they are:
1) A well-established jazz virtuoso, Peter Cincotti’s new record
East of Angel Town will bring his music to a wider audience and
be more accessible beyond the narrow jazz market.
2) Cincotti is as beautiful a singer as he is a pianist and
his soulful and honest voice reveals a brilliant lyric-writing
ability that has wonderful cultural observations. There is
something for everyone here.
3) Cincotti leaves the listener to interpret his songs –
bringing listeners to the edge and then gracefully depart-
ing with ambiguity, the way great art leaves enough
mystery to be enjoyed. My take is that he is being true to
his New York roots and keeping jazz and pop music’s
attitude in the only city that knows how to wear it – in the
Hudson where it oughta be!
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MUSIC
The Best Days for
By Tom Albright, Photos by Jason Feinberg
I
ts obvious it’s about a girl. It’s always about a girl. Matt
White’s music is a fresh take on the most obvious,
important and common theme that ever caused a
romantic to croon a note – the burden of love. I knew
this when I went to see him at the Mercury Lounge. So I
stood inconspicuously at the side of the stage among the
dozens of great-looking young women. One motioned for
me to sit next to her; and I foolishly decided because I was
working that evening, I would keep my reporter’s hat on
for the conversation. I asked her if she was there to see
Matt and what she thought of his music.
“I don’t know but he is awesome and really hot,” she said
in the way only an affected teenager can. I asked three
other women in other parts of the club’s floor. They all gave
me a derivative of the same response. The girls loved him.
And as any musician knows, when the girls love you, you
are more than halfway there. So to say that Matt White is
likely to be the next big thing would be stating the obvious.
I told Matt about my unscientific survey after the show
when we got the chance to talk. He was humble. He
merely alluded to shows on the tour getting more and
more full. It’s nice to see someone of his talents so poised
for success exude some humility. Frankly, it’s refreshing
and it’s what cuts through the potentially schmaltzy topics
he handles in his first record Best Days released in Septem-
ber on Geffen Records. This 22-year-old New Jersey native
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Are Obvious
has the pop charts in his sights and if The Boulevard has
anything to say about it, consider this the official
commence to firing weapons.
“Originally titled Do You Believe, Best Days is an album
about being young and being in college and doing
things for fun before you become an adult and all you
do is work,” shares White. “This last tour, cities are start-
ing to really pack in the crowd – Cleveland and Chicago
were so mobbed you couldn’t move. There is a big
response happening.”
This is all before the release of his first record. Now that
the album is released, expect to see a lot more of White as
he is likely to garner significant radio airplay. Notice I
didn’t say “with the right push” or “with a little luck.” He
doesn’t need it. He is a smart and sophisticated songwriter
and a great musician. Combine that with his charismatic
stage presence and looks and you have a winning combi-
nation by anyone’s gamble. Oh, and there are the girls. Did
I mention them?
The Englewood Cliffs native is a perfectionist. He spent
the better part of a year recording Best Days. The recording
process was long and has many all-star session musicians
in the tracking. White is a sometimes-collaborator with a
guy named Paul Umbach who did much of the arranging
on the record. The band touring with White is simply terrif-
ic – seasoned veterans who are the appropriate platform
White needs to showcase his rich sound.
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“I went back in with Ron

Fair and I tweaked things a
lot to bring a bigger level of
musicality to the songs. It’s
fairly similar to what it was,
but it’s a little better sonical-
ly,” he told about making
the record. This young guy
has the right work ethic for
a pro – perfectionism.
While I didn’t want to tie
him directly to Maroon 5 or
the obvious John Mayer
comparisons, I did want to
throw some bands out there
that seem to fall squarely in
his genre. If there is a differ-
ence between Matt White
and the whole singer/
songwriter rock pop stable
of artists it’s that he is freshly
naïve and therefore more
authentic. So I asked him,
how do you describe your
music?
“I wish I could have made
an album that stuck to one
motif but there is a little
rock, a little country and a
little funk. It’s Americana music. My mind is all over the preview of Best Days in a certain children’s movie recently
place - so is my music. Best Days is sweet and old school that is demonstrative of its mass appeal. I asked him about
and we recorded it live with one ceiling mic and then the the enormity of that feat and how he pulled off landing
instruments are miked. So the push and pull of that song the title track of his record in such a huge motion picture.
is from us looking at each other and playing with each “I dressed up as Shrek in college and then e-mailed
other. We thought we would have to revamp it but we just everyone at Dreamworks. I heard that my song was being
kept it and it worked.” considered (for Shrek the Third) but I wanted to get it to
“I would love to follow the career of a Maroon 5 or a Gavin the top of the list. I went around asking ‘Who can I talk to
DeGraw. I think those bands are great and I love their get my song into Shrek?’ I must have e-mailed every single
songwriting. Gavin is the greatest,” White says of the executive at the movie company,” he says. The song got in.
inevitable assimilations that happen to an emerging artist. “I Those film and TV show placements mean that White’s
am a huge Springsteen fan. I just focus on the songwriting.” music hits a chord and fits with material for a mass
But for such a young songwriter who is riding his first audience. When you see him live, this is obvious. When
release this fall, he is no stranger to how the business you listen to Best Days with headphones during your
works or to industry success. His first EP sold 40,000 on commute, it’s obvious. When you talk to White and hear
iTunes and he has placed several songs in television his insightful perspective, mature expectations and
programs after targeting music supervisors. tempered ambition, it’s obvious. When you see the girl
He has landed songs in Laguna Beach, One Tree Hill, next to you at his show stare wide-eyed at the upcoming
What About Brian, The Hills, Men in Trees and in the 2005 star, it’s obvious. So for White to say that these are in fact
movie She’s the Man. Audiences were treated to a sneak his best days … well, that’s obvious!

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It’s “Ben” A Long Time Coming
By Courtney Wells, Associate Producer, VH1
Photos by Heather Muhleman
B
en Jelen is floating on air—literally. He glides into
the greenroom backstage on his new Heelys sneak-
ers and his elation matches his elevation. Tonight is
the kickoff of his tour to accompany his sophomore
album, Ex-Sensitive, which drops the following day.
“I’m more excited than I thought I’d be about tomorrow
and the release. It’s been so long. Three years,” Jelen says,
his enthusiasm hard not to catch.
Three years ago singer-songwriter Jelen (pronounced
Yell-in), released his debut album Give It All Away on
Maverick, which he now describes as “over-produced.”
With Ex-Sensitive he’s gotten back to the roots of his
music—piano, guitar and violin-driven melodies—and
even changed record labels.
“We kind of perfected and honed the record the way we
wanted it, so we didn’t rush it and we took our time. I love
the record and I’m really proud of it.”
The “we” he’s referring to is Grammy winning
songwriter, producer and former 4 Non Blondes front
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woman, Linda Perry. After bugging Perry until she agreed
to meet with him, Jelen played her What Have We Done
and Vulnerable, two songs now featured on Ex-Sensitive.
Perry liked what she heard and told Jelen they should
write a song together.
“We did a song together and then a song turned into
another and then that turned into an album,” Jelen
explains. When the album was done, Perry signed him to
her label, Custard Records. “I’ve never had more freedom
in the studio. I could tell she was always listening to my
point of view and she just wears the artist’s clothes when
you go in there.”
And Jelen’s point of view is quite different from most
records you’ll hear. The songs of Ex-Sensitive are almost
entirely dedicated to what’s happening with our environ-
ment and how we can stop it. Take the lyrics from his
second single, Pulse,
Overtaking evolution
God forgive our random motion
Growing is the fear throughout the masses
Weakening the pulse for everyone
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Not only are the lyrics powerful,

but the video mirrors the words
with images of glaciers breaking
into the water, famine and more.
But the end gives hope with images
of resolutions to these problems.
Asked if he intentionally wrote
an environmentally themed
album Jelen responds, “I think that
an album is a collection of songs
and your songs reflect what you
think about all day, and I can’t
stop thinking about these things.
They just make their way into my
songs, they just seep their way in
because that’s just what’s on my
mind. And so that’s what the
album became.”
Jelen is confident his fans will
respond to his new mature song
material, as well as a distinctively
different sound from Give It All
Away. “I think the old fans will
appreciate this and I think that
we’re going to bring some new
people on too,” Jelen says of the
new album.
Old fans should be excited, the
new songs are powerful and catchy.
Of course, for those who became
followers after hearing Jelen’s most
popular song, Come On, there is
Wreckage, which will leave you
feeling just a little heartbroken.
As it gets close to show time,
Jelen’s band begins filtering into
the greenroom and the fervor
rises as they get ready to take the
stage. When the band goes on, it
is apparent Jelen is more at home
playing his songs than he has
been before. It’s also apparent he
got his wish: his old fans love the
new material and he’s gaining
new fans with every note he sings.
Visit Ben Jelen’s website at
www.benjelen.com to hear songs
from his album as well as few
videos.

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ART
Stephen Kinsella
Creating Art for Aesthetic Value
By Tina Guiomar

W
orks of abstract expressionism separate
themselves from all classic distinctions. Art
history has gone from prehistoric cave and
Egyptian drawings that communicated
stories, to Italian Renaissance art that glorified religion,
to contemporary works. But abstract expressionism is
more about the process than the outcome. The expres-
sion lies in the creating of the art – not the resulting art
itself. Abstract? Hence the name.
The Boulevard met with abstract expressionist Stephen
Kinsella, a New York artist we had the fortune to meet at
an ACRIA (AIDS Community Research Initiative of Ameri-
ca) art auction event in the Hamptons. Stephen’s work
has evolved from the classics, studying works of Turner,
Monet, Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso. Like any artist, he
educated himself to help compose, develop and evolve
his own work.
At an early age, with the support of his family,
Stephen started taking art classes at Munson William sionists; it’s about the process and what it means to the
Proctor Institute in Utica, New York. He attended the artist and not as much about the outcome. Through his
Parsons School of Design and graduated with a BFA in meditative process he creates beautiful, colorful
art direction and graphic design. Once out of school, he abstract pieces that many believe evoke “peaceful,
landed a job at BBDO advertising. This financially rhythmical, mystical feelings.” He creates work that has
supported his continuing development in painting an “elusive soothing enigmatic quality.”
while educating himself with art classes at night. En He begins the routine with a blank canvas, an inspira-
route to working on his passion for painting, he dabbled tion, and an idea of what mood to evoke. “Every time I
in the film industry, where he met with great success. In start a canvas it’s frightening but exciting. I always say
2000, he co-wrote, produced and directed an independ- to myself ‘Can I do it again?’” he admits. And he does.
ent feature called Double Parked, which won the Stephens’s technique is the same for each piece: he
Filmmaker Breakthrough Award at the Slamdance Film begins by attacking the canvas with large gestural
Festival. Even with success, he left the industry. brushstrokes and finishes with smaller strokes, editing
Why did he leave? “The industry was too much and revising the piece over and over with a “controlled
business and not enough focus on the art,” he says. He systematic approach to the work,” he says.
decided to concentrate on his passion - painting. The Each series relates in mood, emotion and tone. He
process of his work is much like many abstract expres- uses a push-and-pull technique using light and dark
tones, bold colors, and layering for textures. This creates
a complex arrangement of colors, similar to Rothko’s
color field paintings, where the viewer’s eye goes in and
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He finds inspiration everywhere in his environment: in
his garden, the ocean, the Hampton farmlands, or even
trash in the city streets. He also gains insight and inspira-
tion from the classics. Artists such as Jasper Johns, Rothko,
Cezanne, Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse, de Kooning, and
Pollack have great influence in his paintings.
Stephen has gone through many stages in the devel-
opment of his work. In Bougainville in Barts (2003), he
uses lush green and coral colors to create an abstract
floral garden much like Monet did in Water Lilies. He also
went through a phase of aerial views of farmland that
are more constructive than his other work. A friend at
the time had a prop plane and they took a trip around
the Hampton farmland. He was inspired by the amazing
patterns and took that mental picture and translated it
to paintings. The aerial farmland series echoes the struc-
ture of cubism. Stephen is currently working on a series
titled Earth Sea and Sky, using a green palette of waves
and circles, with an “ecological feeling”.
Kinsella’s work is very different from his contempo-
raries. His work is not about angst or politics, but creating
something beautiful. I jokingly compared his work vs.
other artists as Tai Chi vs. kickboxing. It’s nice to see work
that’s about being beautiful and peaceful and not about
the shock value or making a statement to the world. But
that’s where freedom of art comes in: to each his own.
Kinsella’s work mainly develops from inspirations
around his local environment. I asked if he had given
any consideration to traveling in order to gain insight
and ideas. His answer was no, as he gets inspiration
from his great homes on Long Island and New York City.
Why travel to the Napa Valley for the sights of vineyards
when he can see some right here in his backyard? He is
Bouganville in Barts, 2003, oil on canvas
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City Nights, 2005, oil on canvas
comfortable in his environment and has “ plenty to
work with here.” If he were to travel any time soon, he
said, he had an interest in places like India and the Far
East. He would love to see the terrain, the forests, and
the bamboo forests.
As a developing artist, I asked Kinsella for any advice
for an artist trying to make a start. His words of wisdom:
“Believe in yourself, do what you want to do, push
yourself, don’t take no for an answer, and don’t be afraid
of someone…The famous artists of today started out
just like anyone else, don’t be intimidated by them,
they’re just human beings.” The steps to any success is
getting yourself shown, meeting fellow artists, taking
classes and donating work for exposure, which is how
The Boulevard met Stephen Kinsella. Not just an avid
artist, but also an activist, he donates his work to Food
Bank of NY, Harlem Art Project, and ACRIA. It’s a way to
“kill two birds with one stone - raising money for charity
and getting your work out there to be seen,” he says.
I found my time with Stephen an exciting experience.
It’s amazing to hear the processes, the experiences, the
opinions and ideas that leave an impression as to the
persona of this individual artist. I look forward to seeing
many of his works to come. The art certainly reflects the
artist. Stephen Kinsella is beautiful, bold, focused and
peaceful, as is his work.
Earth Sea and Sky is currently showing at the Golden
Eagle Gallery, East Hampton; Circles and Waves at the
Clinton West Gallery, New York City; and The Spring
Show at Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton.
Stephen is currently preparing for his next solo exhib-
it in New York City this November. Visit www.stephen
kinsella.com for exact dates and gallery location.
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ART
Local Artist Turns Passion Into Career
Dave Leaves
PeikonSales Career
to Follow Dreams of Painting
By Denise Nash
D
ave Peikon always had a
passion for art, but realiz-
ing that following his
dreams would probably
not pay the bills, he went into sales
instead. For 15 years he worked in the
business world and became a vice
president of sales for a large printing
company in New York. He was very
successful, but still knew that the
hustle and bustle of commuting to
the city was not what he wanted.
As a self-taught artist, he decided to
turn his passion into his career and he
created a six-year plan, which had him
retiring at the end of the six years.
Although his wife Terry was very
supportive, she was nervous as they
had two young children at the time.
“I was fortunate enough that I made
enough money and planned ahead
to say bye to the business world,”
said Peikon.
And that he did. In 1996, Peikon
retired from his successful career and
followed his passion. He started
painting and trying to get gallery
work, which he found to be very diffi-
cult as he had no formal training and
no connections.
Peikon said that if you can’t get the
gallery, the next best thing is to get
famous clients and then the galleries
will start to notice.
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One of Peikon’s first patrons was
William F. Buckley, founder of the
National Review magazine. Peikon
painted his official portrait for his
75th birthday.
Peikon discovered that connec-
tions could be made through familiar
places. Peikon grew up on Long
Island and has been visiting Planting
Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay since
he was 5.
Dave Peikon
His first series of paintings was a
large series of Monet’s Gardens in
France and he wanted to do
something closer to home. “I always
loved Planting Fields so I started
painting there,” said Peikon.
Through Planting Fields, he met
Elizabeth Watson, whose husband
is nobel-laureate James Watson, co-
discoverer of the DNA double helix
and father of the Human Genome
Project.
Peikon painted James Watson in
2003 for the 50th anniversary of his
Nobel. The Watsons now have seven
of Peikon’s pieces in their collection.
His connection with the Watson
family led to Peikon becoming a
director at the Cold Spring Harbor
Laboratory, which in addition to
Planting Fields, he does a great deal
of fundraising for.
When Peikon does a solo show, he
donates a portion of his sales to
whichever charity he is working with
and in the 12 years he has been
doing this, he has donated almost
$300,000.
With his experience in sales,
Peikon had the knowledge to sell
himself and recently he signed with
Anderson galleries of Locust Valley.
He has a solo show scheduled for
the fall to benefit Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory.
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“When I was making money I was not involved in chari-

ties as I didn’t have time to do things like that,” said
Peikon. “This freedom gives you options that most people
don’t get in their life. It is a shame that our world is so
caught up with the material things. Everyone equates
success with how much you have and that is not what art
is about. It is about forgetting all of that. Having people
fall in love with one of my paintings and sitting in their
living room and wandering off into one of my landscapes
and telling me how much they love living with them is
the real reward. You can’t beat that.”

Self Portrait, Hunting with Tom

and Harry, 20 x 20, oil on linen

Oasis, 40 x 60, oil on linen, a view from the

private beach at Cold Spring Harbor Lab

Portrait of Dr. James D. Watson, Nobel Laureate, 50 x 40,

acrylic on linen (collection of Dr. and Mrs. Watson).
Rendezvous at the Teahouse, 48 x 36,
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SPORTS
The Journey to NASCAR:
How a New York Driver
Found His Way in the
Southern World of Racing
By Ilena Ryan, Photos by Tina Guiomar
T
hough racing is one of the most popular sports in
America, its appeal has been lost to many New
Yorkers, who have tendencies to avidly watch
sports such as baseball, football, golf, and tennis.
However, there are some who have taken to the sport of
racing, finding the whirring motors of stock cars and the
fast pace of the races exhilarating. The problem arises
when a New Yorker wants to become a racecar driver. With
very few opportunities to enter the world of NASCAR
(National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), where
does a young person from the North turn to fulfill his or her
dream? The Boulevard traveled to North Carolina to learn
about the steps toward becoming a NASCAR driver and
interviewed 24-year-old driver Johnny Lovero, as well as
the team who has been supporting him along his journey.
Johnny Lovero, whose racing name is Johnny Love,
always had a passion for racing, but his hometown of
Merrick, New York, was not the ideal place to begin a career.
According to those in the racing world, there aren’t many
Northerners involved in the sport itself, because NASCAR is
predominantly rooted in the South. Racers improve their
skills for 12 months out of the year when living in a south-
ern environment versus the northern climate, which limits
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drivers to race between April and September. Because
hands-on time behind the wheel is the true way a driver
hones his or her skills, it seems crucial for a driver to move
to a climate more conducive to doing so.
Aware of the need to begin a racing career in the South,
Johnny moved to Texas to be closer to the heart of racing.
While in school, a friend from class took him to a stock car
dirt race. While experiencing the race in person, Johnny
fell in love with it and began stock car dirt racing soon
after. He soon met another man who built him a profes-
sional, better car, and taught him how to race it. Johnny
developed a winning reputation for himself in Texas;
however, if he stayed, he would severely limit his racing
career. Family friend and NASCAR driver and champion,
Glenn Sullivan, advised Johnny to move to North Carolina,
because most NASCAR teams are based there.
After he graduated from college in Texas, Johnny made
the move to North Carolina and enrolled in the NASCAR
Institute. He was introduced to Rob Sparkes, whom he
started working for and driving with right away. Johnny
transitioned from dirt racing to Legend cars, which he
admits are “a lot harder…but worth it.” Once a young
racer masters the Legend car, he or she “can drive anything
else, no problem,” Johnny says. Both school and racing
experience have helped Johnny learn about different
tracks. He spends time networking and looking for
sponsors, one of the most crucial activities for any driver.
Johnny’s mentor and close friend, Rob Sparkes, is part of
the Hurricane Racing team, which is owned by Josh
Waring. Hurricane Racing houses and maintains
Bandolero Cars, Legend cars, late model stock cars, and
Thunder Roadsters. Josh Waring has been racing since
1997, but was always passionate about working on cars;
he became so busy with working on the racecars that he
stopped racing and opened his own shop in 1999. The
legend cars that Johnny races are “a good beginner series,
and they’re the most affordable racing in comparison,”
Waring states. He was a mechanical engineering major in
college whose dedication to these cars is evident: “I just
love doing it,” he says with a smile.
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Johnny Lovero, Rob Sparkes
While Hurricane Racing trains drivers to race, there is
also emphasis on developing character. “We try to give
them a fundamental understanding of automobile racing
and make them complete driver packages. They need to
be articulate and have a real caring and understanding for
others’ needs. When that’s said and done, we make them
a good driver. If we can build a better person, whether he
succeeds as a driver or not, we’ve done our job,” Rob
Sparkes says on how they create drivers at Hurricane
Racing. In the world of racing where drivers are constantly
having to find sponsors, represent products, as well as be
in the public eye, many teams find it important to build
character first.
Hurricane Racing hosts 22 drivers, many of whom are
part of the INEX Raceiever series. INEX, while similar to
NASCAR, is significantly less expensive than any other
form of racing. The entry-level cars are Bandoleros and are
for drivers as young as 8 years old. They run on a 20 mph
lawnmower engine that reaches speeds up to 70 mph.
Once a racer reaches the age of 12, he or she graduates to
a Legend car. A Legend car, which Johnny Love races, is a
five-eighths scale replica of a NASCAR Flathead Ford
modified, 10 feet in length, with 130 hp and a 4-cylinder
motorcycle engine. These cars have earned their “Legend”
name after the legends of stock car racing. If a driver is
over the age of 18 with two years of driving experience, he
or she can get an INEX license to drive the Legend cars,
and begin racing after having proper training.
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Josh Waring Tom Clarke, Kara Clarke
As a natural right of passage for racecar drivers, Johnny
recently suffered a major crash; so severe that the engine
cracked in half and his steering wheel bent inward from
gripping it when he lost control of the car. However, because
of his seat designed by Randy LaJoie, another successful
NASCAR driver and champion, Johnny was able to walk away
from the crash basically unscathed. In the world of racing, it
isn’t a matter of if a driver will crash, it’s when. Fortunately for
Johnny, his seat from The Joie of Racing enabled him to get
back to racing shortly after his crash.
When asked what the appeal of NASCAR is to the many
people we met along the way, the consensus seemed to
be the incredible adrenaline rush, and of course, the abili-
ty to drive absurdly fast without worrying about a speed-
ing ticket. As for what drew Johnny to the sport? “It’s just
fun…I like how interesting it is…it’s not just go fast, turn
left—you’ve got to learn technique, and have to be smart
about it. You need to learn how to work the car before
you can start winning.”
Though living in North Carolina, Johnny Love has
managed to maintain his New York style, which has
earned him many “northerner” nicknames, but it’s all in
good fun. Though he’s a Yankee, Johnny Love keeps up
with the best of the Southern racers, and builds many
friendships and relationships with sponsors along the way.
Hopefully, we will be seeing much more of this young
man from New York speeding his way through NASCAR in
the near future.
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The Joie of Seating:

Randy LaJoie Creates
Seats That Save Lives
By Ilena Ryan

R
andy LaJoie is a Busch Series champion, who
also has three victories in the Busch 300 at
Daytona International Speedway. While
racing, Randy had always used his father’s
seat—his father being five-time Danbury Racearena
champion Don LaJoie. The seat had been cut down
to size to fit Randy ’s body, which was unique
compared to other racing seats on the market that
held drivers by the ribs, which Randy found extremely
difficult to sit in: “I could never get comfortable, and
always had black and blues from them,” he says.
Randy’s old seat was made from fiberglass; howev-
er, when NASCAR changed the rules for seats to only
be made of aluminum, he needed to find an alterna-
tive to the seats that had previously caused bruises on
his ribcage. He started making the seats for himself,
but the need for customized seats in the industry
sparked interest, and Randy found a few financial
supporters that allowed the business to be launched.
The shop, cleverly named The Joie of Seating, has
been in business since 1995, and is doing extremely
well. Randy notes that many times, drivers will call
him, thanking him because his seats allowed them to
walk away from the sites of their crashes. “Those are
good phone calls,” Randy notes, proud that his
products have saved the lives of many drivers.
Randy is responsible for making one of the best
aluminum seats on the market that work via
containment. The seats contain the upper body,
while the head and neck are restrained with a Hans
device, which protects the head and neck in a
crash. He offers two product lines, the customized
and the Saturday Night Special Line. While the first
is measured precisely to the body in a contraption
that resembles a medieval torture device called the
Seat Sizer, the Saturday Night Special seats come in
a number of different sizes and at a less expensive
price. M ore information on the seats at
http://www.joieofseating.net.

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SPORTS

Powerboat Racing
on the Great South Bay

O
n August 26, the Great South Bay was turned into Photos by Jason Feinberg
a race course as Offshore Powerboat racing came And Tina Guiomar
back to Long Island! The race was sponsored by
Geico and featured the Miss Geico, a 44-foot MTI
Turbine Race Boat. Among the other incredible boats was
the 51-foot Geico Caveman turbine pleasure boat outfitted
with twin apache helicopter engines.
The races kicked off about 1p.m. on Sunday. Soon the
rather calm waters were turned into a torrent of chop and
whitecaps as boats ranging from 25 to 45 feet tore through
the bay at speeds of up to 160 mph.
OPA racing is set to come back to Long Island next
August. It’s an event worth watching! For more info visit
www.oparacing.org.

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BUSINESS FINANCE
Are You Prepared
For Your Retirement Years?
By Richard V. Nicolich
A
mericans are becoming increasingly concerned
about the high cost of retirement. After a
lifetime of working and saving, many people
wonder if they will have enough money for daily
living expenses, much less travel, hobbies and recreational
activities they want to enjoy during their golden years.
Facts include:
80 percent of your current income is what experts
estimate you will need to maintain your lifestyle during
retirement.*
Only 23 percent of the average retiree’s income comes
from Social Security benefits.**
52 percent of the average retiree’s income comes from
personal savings, investments, and part-time jobs.**
42 percent of people over age 65 are kept out of pover-
ty only by their Social Security benefits.**72 percent of
people polled in a recent survey believe Social Security
will be cut or eliminated by the time they retire.***
It is imperative that every individual develop a personal
asset allocation strategy for retirement. This is an invest-
ment plan that aims to balance risk and rewards, based
on each person’s individual needs and timeline. For
example, if you have at least 10 years before retirement,
you may decide to take more risk in the hope that it will
pay off in greater rewards, keeping in mind that there is
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still time to change the strategy before you need your
retirement funds.
Be sure to review the goals and assumptions that you
may have made previously about your financial needs in
retirement. Are the estimates of the income that you
expect to receive and the expenses that you’re likely to
face still valid? If not, you’ll want to readjust your capital
needs accordingly. And, if that’s the case, your investment
strategy may need more than just fine-tuning.
Keep in mind that your asset allocation strategy will
need to change as your needs change. If your asset
allocation strategy hasn’t changed recently (in your plan
account or personal portfolio), the question to ask, then,
is: Did you make a conscious decision to stay the course,
or simply fail to act? Certainly, as you move closer to
retirement, you will want to address what changes in
your overall investment strategy may be in order. For
instance, does a greater need for income suggest that
you add (or add more) dividend-paying stocks to your
portfolio? Or, if you are more concerned about risk once
you are no longer receiving a regular paycheck, should
bonds play a more important role in your portfolio?
Fortunately there are sound financial strategies you can
use to reduce the impact that taxes, inflation, and health
care costs have on your retirement income. Determining
a strategy that is right for your individual goals and
objectives takes careful planning.
Rich Nicolich is a senior financial consultant with Bethpage
Financial Services, a division of the Bethpage Federal Credit
Union. Rich can assist you by reviewing your current financial
situation and, together, develop a personal investment strat-
egy focused on your individual goals and objectives. Rich can
be reached at 516-349-6956.
Securities offered by and Financial Consultants registered
with UVEST Financial Services, member FINRA, SIPC. UVEST and
Bethpage Financial Services are independent entities.
*Source: Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
** Source: Office of Research and Statistics, Social Security Administration
*** Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute
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