This tiny beach town located in the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula within the north Pacific region of the country has received international acclaim as one of the hippest and coolest surf and yoga jungle beach towns in the world. Located a 5.5 hour journey from San Jose airport (including a 1 hour ferry ride) or a 4 hour drive from the Liberia airport, your adventure odyssey to Santa Teresa continues upon arrival and will mark your entire stay there. Due to its one main road purposely maintained as a dirt road (to deter crowds and overdevelopment), rugged ATV’s are the preferred mode of transportation. On and around them, get ready to see loads of surfboards, surfers and their happy doggies at every corner of your vision scape; in fact, the primary reason many people come to Santa Teresa is for surfing. Santa Teresa is a surfer’s paradise town that draws in an eclectic, attractive crowd that enjoys a high vibing life in harmony with an intensely present natural world. SANTA TERESA Western Edge Region of the Nicoya Peninsula, Pacific Ocean Driving time from San José: 5 hr 19 min, 115 miles (185 km) Go beach-hopping and explore any or all of the three expansive beaches lining Santa Teresa: Hermosa Beach, La Lora Beach, and Carmen Beach, each one known for its different levels of wave action, epic surf breaks and tropical dry forest jungle surroundings. Experience world-class yoga instruction in the beautiful nestled-in-beachside-nature yoga studios of Pranamar Villas & Yoga Retreat, Florblanca Luxury Resort and Horizon Hotel & Yoga Center. Delight your taste buds in what is arguably and surprisingly home to some of the best culinary experiences in the country: visit Eat Street Cafe, an open air restaurant market offering thoughtfully prepared fresh dishes and enzyme-packed natural juices and smoothies; indulge in Koji’s Restaurant, delectable cuisine inspired by the Japanese kitchen and in the hands of exceptional local Japanese sushi master Koji Hyodo; nourish in Vermu, healthy international-fare bistro & café with the best breakfasts in town. Click below to launch slideshow > STAY IN LUXURY CASA ALIKI Private Residency at Maramar Oceanside-Eco Community Cobano Santa Teresa, 60111, Costa Rica Instagram: www.instagram.com/casa_aliki AirBNB: www.airbnb.com/h/casaaliki Click below to launch slideshow > OVERVIEW Welcome to Casa Aliki, a two-story modern luxury villa with dual balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounding tropical jungle. It is located in the heart of Santa Teresa, within the exclusive, highly secure gated community of Maramar. Certain to win you over with its breathtaking views, this stand-alone house has an open design that invites the rainforest and ocean into every one of its attractive living spaces: 4 bedrooms (with a/c), 2 living rooms, private pool and bbq area, and fully equipped gourmet kitchen. From the expansive sunset terrace on which sits a grand dining table, you will be delightfully and sensorially enchanted by your surroundings, commonly sighting a variety of exotic birds, monkeys and iguanas as well as surfers and whales (during season) in the oceanic distance. With room for up to 14 guests, Casa Aliki is an exquisite combination of comfort, style and natural surroundings for your short or long-term stay. Click below to launch slideshow > Nantipa Hotel Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica www.nantipa.com 1-855-626-8472 OVERVIEW Nantipa Hotel is a luxurious beachfront boutique hotel located in the heart of the famed beach town of Santa Teresa. Nantipa - which means ‘blue’ in Chorotegan (the language of the native indigenous tribe of the area) - has been recognized amongst the top boutique hotels of Santa Teresa, with a trademark relaxed barefoot atmosphere hand in hand with high luxury amenities and services. With a raw and exquisitely verdant, native flora foundation richly enveloping the whole of this 5.68 acre beachfront property, Nantipa features a gorgeous tropical central pool and is an ideal stay for couples and families. Beach hop along the Nicoya Peninsula, explore the surrounding Santa Teresian jungle or enjoy the town’s charming local restaurants and cafés by foot, thanks to Nantipa’s central location. Click below to launch slideshow > ACCOMMODATIONS Nantipa offers three types of lodging options that, like the hotel itself, are respectfully identified by their beautiful Chorotegan descriptor names: the Ninta Beachfront Bungalows, Ninta Pool View Bungalows, and Nanku Suites. “Ninta” is the Chorotegan word for “beach” while “Nanku” is the Chorotegan word for “home”. The accommodations offer either full/partial ocean views or garden/pool views. All room options are spacious (700 - 800 sq ft of living space) and come equipped with modern amenities such as AC, flat-screen TV, small dining table, Wifi, minibar and a work desk. The Nanku Suites can accommodate up to four adults and feature both a large living area and terrace or balcony. The slightly larger Ninta Bungalows feature indoor and outdoor showers, a large terrace, a private plunge pool, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcasing mesmerizing ocean/pool views and sunsets. EXPERIENCES Savour your taste buds at Manzú Restaurant which is steps away from the ocean. Designed to remind you of the palmed thatched huts in which the ancient Chorotegans used to live, the beachfront Manzú offers an international menu fused with Costa Rican cuisine, all plates made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. For memorable sunset viewing, head out to Manzú’s beach bar for signature tropical cocktails designed by the Mulberry Project and based on exotic local fruits and flavors. Featuring beach hammocks and curated music, it is an ideal and popular spot in Santa Teresa to cherish nightfall. For a romantic and unforgettable evening, choose the “Under the Stars” gastronomical experience. Savor a 6-course dinner under the stars and with the sounds of the ocean, along with a bottle of wine from Manzu’s special selection. Or enjoy a 3-course meal, candlelight dining experience on a table set up inside the pool, featuring a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival and a bottle of wine from the chef’s special selection. Ninta Bungalow guests have the option of a romantic 3-course dinner to be set up in the privacy of their own patio and lounge pool. For a blissful mind-body-soul healing experience, Nantipa offers a transcendental all-inclusive wellness package. All holistic arrangements are taken care of, including transportation, gourmet meals, a dedicated wellness practitioner, beach meditation, numerous curated yoga practices, Ayurvedic marma therapy session, personal training sessions and more. For the adventurous person, Nantipa offers off-site activities such as surf lessons, guide tours to Curú Reserve, Montezuma Waterfall hiking, horseback riding, ziplining, Tortuga Island tour and more. Strong sustainability practices are also in full swing at Nantipa including property-wide reduction of single-use plastic, recycling practices, solar water heaters, a daily beach cleaning practice initiative and community outreach programs. Click below to launch slideshow > PRANAMAR Pranamar Villas & Yoga Retreat Villa Bonita Dr, Puntarenas Province, Punta Arenas, 99999, Costa Rica +506 2640 0852 www.pranamarvillas.com OVERVIEW Just a 10 minute jungle-beachside drive away from the Santa Teresa town center, Pranamar’s remote location appeals to those seeking sublime tranquility. Its prime location sits oceanfront and walking distance to Playa Hermosa, a beach prized for its vastness, tide pool landscapes, and gentle wave action. Pranamar has become an international destination for yogis, surfers and anyone looking for a joyful, rejuvenating and inspirational stay. This intimate, consciously-designed resort features lush narrow pathways winding all throughout its property, speckled with exotic birds such as the white-throated magpie-jay, hummingbirds, and pelicans, all leading out to a spacious beachfront area, inviting guests to come out and play or relax and enjoy captivating sunsets over the ocean. Click below to launch slideshow > ACCOMMODATIONS A Balinese-inspired flair marks Pranamar’s architectural style and design, enhancing its strong yoga culture theme. Choose from Ocean Front Villas, Poolside Villas, Bungalows and the Kula House. The Ocean Front Villa is a two story home featuring hand-crafted Indonesian furniture, hardwood floors, granite stone tubs, and an exotic interior design. Suitable for up to four adults, it features a spacious living room, full kitchen, outdoor terrace, two bedrooms with AC, open-air bathroom, outdoor jungle shower and oversized verandas providing unobstructed ocean views and sounds as well as its natural surroundings. The Poolside Villa features equally charming characteristics as the Ocean Front Villa but it instead faces the picturesque Pranamar pool, the centerpiece of the hotel. For larger groups, up to 7 individuals, choose Kula house. Its spacious layout features a large deck and terrace with ocean view, 2 bedrooms with A/C, full kitchen, and all standard hotel amenities. Bungalows are built with sustainable pinewood and are ideal for couples. It also features A/C, living space, deck with table and chairs, fans and other amenities. EXPERIENCES To come together, learn, celebrate, grow and ultimately experience the Divinity in all lies at the heart of Pranamar’s mission. Group yoga classes as well as private instruction are offered daily by seasoned, world-class instructors in Pranamar’s gorgeous and inspiring pool-side shala. A comprehensive and transformative 200-hour Yoga & Meditation teacher training module is offered annually and the next module dates will take place from September 4th to 25th, 2021. Other experiences include the Mal País Canopy tour, fishing and snorkeling tours, horseback riding, Montezuma Falls discovery tour on ATV, surfing lessons, paddle boarding, Cabo Blanco Reserve guided hike and more. There is also an on-site spa offering 90-minute focused treatments with signature names that ring of healing transformation, such as: Expansion Inner Body Bright, Creating Space Akashic Experience, Restoration and Recovery, and the Yogi’s Path Integration and Flexibility bodywork sessions. Pranamar’s singular culinary gemstone, Kavita Restaurant dons beautiful high bamboo ceilings and overlooks the serene lagoon pool. With a strong emphasis on using fresh, organic and locally sourced products whenever possible, local Executive Chef Norman Roqhuett Mata passionately and creatively masterminds all culinary experiences at Kavita. Prepare to be wowed by exotic fruit and vegetable combinations within all Kavita’s gastronomical offerings which are inspired by Pacific Rim and Asian cuisine combined with traditional Costa Rican fare. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily and the restaurant is open to the public. Dinner reservations are recommended. A meal at Kavita is unforgettable in taste and presentation and nutritious in essence, make sure not to miss out on this delightful experience. Chef Norman studied at San Sebastian Gastronomical School in the Basque region of Spain and you can connect with him and his restaurant on www.instagram.com/kavita_cr . By Adriana Garuolis & Markin Abras. Images courtesy of each featured property.

In what seems to be in a world of its own, the northern highlands of Costa Rica is an area of the country that feels distinctly off the beaten track. With its unique blend of distinct volcanic geology and lush forest teeming with exotic fauna, this area of Costa Rica is a 2 hour drive from Liberia airport or a 5 hour drive from the San Jose airport. Home to several modest lodging options and a few notable upscale resorts, there is an abundance of outdoor activities to partake in during a visit to this northern territory. THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS North Central Region Driving time from San José: 3 hr 55 min, 115 miles (185 km) Visit the Tenorio Volcano National Park and its vibrantly turquoise blue waters of the iconic Rio Celeste river. Explore the relatively untapped and unfrequented Miravalles Volcano, known for its thermal hot spring pools as well as the Llanos de Cortez waterfall, the most stunning waterfall in the entire northern province of Guanacaste. Journey into the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, a phenomenal bird-watching and sightseeing heaven considered to be the third most important wetland in the world. Discover Lake Arenal, the country’s largest landlocked body of water which is known for its drive-around/bike-around rolling hills beauty and the great variety of water sports one can practice in it (such as kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, kite boarding and fishing). By Adriana Garuolis & Markin Abras. Images courtesy of each featured property.

The sale offers over 950 lots from the greatest winemaking regions around the globe. Over 300 lots come from the distinguished cellar of an East Coast gentleman, almost entirely purchased upon release, including impeccable selections of First Growth Bordeaux and Grand Cru Burgundy. Another 100 lots come from the cellar of Tom Wekell, a prodigious collector and part-time wine merchant from the Pacific Northwest. The sale also features rare Madeira consigned from the Island with vintages dating back to 1720. From Bordeaux, highlights include spectacular vintages of all the First Growths including many in rare large formats with vintages dating back to the 1940s. Burgundy’s finest producers are all represented including Coche-Dury, DRC, Leroy, Rousseau, de Vogüé with rare assortment cases offered from Ponsot and Prieuré Roch. For lovers of Italian wine, there are vintages of Barolo dating back to 1955 alongside the best of Tuscany including Ornellaia, Masseto, Sassicaia, Solaia, and Tignanello. The California wines on offer are an embarrassment of riches including an exceptionally rare 10-vintage vertical of Screaming Eagle with perfect provenance and some of the most famous California wines ever produced including 1971 Ridge Monte Bello and 1974 Heitz Martha’s. Those who enjoy the sweet and sparkling can find rare vintage Champagne, Yquem from vintages as old as 1947, Tokaji Essencia from 1863, and an expansive selection of Port & Madeira spanning three centuries. Our valued clients need not look any further for hidden gems and rare collectibles. To browse the lot collection please click here. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Christie’s

Dry-brining makes a juicy and flavorful turkey with golden-crisp skin. This dry-brined turkey recipe, adapted from Rachel Ray Magazine, was passed on to me by the talented food stylist Rebecca Jurkevich, who styled my second cookbook. As a food stylist, Rebecca has made A LOT of turkeys, and this is the one she recommends. A dry-brined turkey simply involves rubbing salt and seasonings directly onto the skin of the bird and then letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight before cooking. The salt in the brine not only seasons the meat but also draws out the natural juices to make a brine that then soaks back into the meat, ensuring a flavorful and juicy turkey. The rest in the fridge also dries out the exterior of the bird, resulting in perfectly crispy, golden-brown skin. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE HERB & BROWN SUGAR DRY-BRINED TURKEY When brining a turkey, you want to avoid kosher and self-basting/injected turkeys, which are already salted and contain a lot of sodium. Note that many commercial turkey brands, like Butterball, sell turkeys that are injected with a solution of water, salt and spices to retain moisture. For turkeys that are already salted, I recommend following my easy high-heat roasted turkey recipe. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl, mix the sugar, salt, thyme, sage, and pepper for the dry brine. Place the turkey on the rack of a baking sheet. Rub and pat the dry brine all over the turkey, including inside the cavity. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours.\ Using damp paper towels, brush the dry brine off the turkey. Scatter the onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Place a roasting rack inside the pan and place the turkey on the rack. Tuck the wings underneath the bird. Using your hands, smear the butter all over the turkey. Roast the turkey until the skin is deep golden and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast and the thigh, 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 hours. Check the turkey after 1-1/2 hours. If it’s getting too dark, cover it loosely with foil. Note: The cooking time will depend on the size of your turkey. For best results, I recommend using a digital thermometer with a leave-in probe and remote monitor, like the one shown below. That way, you can monitor the temperature of the turkey without ever opening your oven. Using clean oven mitts (that you don’t mind getting dirty), carefully tilt the turkey so any juices from the cavity pour into the roasting pan. Transfer the turkey to a platter or cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and discard (or if they aren’t too soft/brown, save them and arrange on the serving platter with the turkey). Reserve the drippings in the pan for the gravy. While the turkey rests, make the gravy. Carve the turkey and serve with the gravy on the side. Herb & Brown Sugar Dry-Brined Turkey Adapted from Rachel Ray Magazine Dry-brining makes a juicy and flavorful turkey with golden-crisp skin. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Total Time: 3 Hours, plus at least 24 hours to dry-brine the turkey INGREDIENTS 1 (12 to 14-pound) turkey (not kosher or self-basting/injected), patted dry ¼ cup (packed) light brown sugar 3 tablespoons Morton kosher salt (or ¼ cup Diamond kosher salt) 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves or ground sage 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces INSTRUCTIONS Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up, and set an oven rack on top. Remove and discard the truss that holds turkey legs together (if the legs are held together with turkey skin, cut the skin to release them). Trim off and discard any excess fat in the neck or body cavity. Remove giblets and neck; discard or save for stock. Rinse the turkey inside and out with warm water. Pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, salt, thyme, sage, and pepper for the dry brine. Place the turkey on the rack of the prepared baking sheet. Rub and pat the dry brine all over the turkey, including inside the cavity. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours. Preheat the oven to 375°F and set an oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Using damp paper towels, brush the dry brine off the turkey. Scatter the onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Place a roasting rack inside the pan and place the turkey on the rack. Tuck the wings underneath the bird. Using your hands, smear the butter all over the turkey. If using a leave-in thermometer, insert it near the center of the breast through the thickest part until the tip touches the bone. Roast the turkey until the skin is deep golden and a leave-in or instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast and the thigh, 1¾ to 2½ hours (see note). Check the turkey after 1½ hours. If the skin is getting too browned, cover it loosely with foil. Using clean oven mitts (that you don't mind getting dirty), carefully tilt the turkey so any juices from the cavity pour into the roasting pan. Transfer the turkey to a platter or cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and discard (or if they aren't too soft/brown, save them and arrange on the serving platter with the turkey). Reserve the drippings in the pan for the gravy. While the turkey rests, make the gravy. Carve the turkey and serve with the gravy on the side. Make-Ahead Instructions: If you don't mind losing the crispy skin, the turkey can be roasted and carved ahead of time. Pour a thin layer of the gravy into an ovenproof serving dish. Arrange the carved turkey nicely on top of the gravy; cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days. Refrigerate the remaining gravy in a separate container. To reheat: remove the plastic wrap and cover the platter with aluminum foil. Place in a 325°F-oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the turkey is hot. Reheat the gravy in the microwave or on the stovetop. Note: I've given a range for the cooking time, which will depend on the size of your turkey. For best results, I recommend using a digital thermometer with a leave-in probe and remote monitor (like this one). That way, you can monitor the temperature of the turkey without ever opening your oven. GLUTEN-FREE ADAPTABLE NOTE To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free. Special thanks to Jennifer Segal, for the recipe and images. You can support Jennifer by purchasing her cookbook, "Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook," featuring over 100 delightful recipes.

Entrepreneur, philanthropist and MLB All Star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) and A-Rod Corp. once again made the holidays brighter for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade youth members. On Dec. 14, A-Rod presented age-appropriate gifts, provided by A-Rod Corp., to youth members aged 5 to 17 of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Hank Kline Club. During the event, area youth and their families enjoyed holiday activities including a petting zoo provided by Tinez Farms, face painting, bounce houses, visits with Santa, photo opportunities, food and more. County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes were in attendance. Santa even made a grand entrance landing a helicopter on the Club’s baseball field. Before A-Rod became a baseball star, he learned to play the game at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Hank Kline Club. He thrived at the Club, staying a member until the day he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners. He is now a television baseball analyst for Fox Sports and ESPN, and a longtime board member for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and also for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “We are incredibly humbled by the continuous support from A-Rod, A-Rod Corp. and its family of companies, for generously hosting this holiday event and donating gifts to our youth members,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade President Alex Rodriguez-Roig. “Our youth members will not only cherish their new toys but the memories of meeting A-Rod and enjoying the holiday party, for years to come.” The event was sponsored by A-Rod Corp. and its family of companies, including Florida Physicians PSN, Metro Fund and Nelson Lopez. For more information or to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, please visit www.bgcmia.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

Michael Elkins, Esq., founder and partner of Fort Lauderdale-based MLE Law, has been selected as an honoree for South Florida Business & Wealth’s 2022 Legal Awards in recognition of Elkins’ professional achievements and community involvement over the past year. “It is our distinct privilege to extend Lifestyle Media Group’s sincere congratulations and recognize Michael Elkins, Esq. as one of South Florida’s most accomplished attorneys,” said Drew Limsky, Editor in Chief of South Florida Business & Wealth magazine and South Florida Legal Guide. “As a former lawyer myself, I well understand the rigors and challenges of the profession, and as a longtime Miamian, I have a deep understanding of the ways in which the legal community is essential to the growth and dynamism of the tri-county region.” The Legal Awards program was created by South Florida Business & Wealth to acknowledge legal leaders whose dedication to their industries, clients and communities deserves particular acclaim. The Legal Awards honors lawyers in a variety of roles and sectors, representing Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Along with the magazine’s Up & Comer Awards and Apogee Awards, the Legal Awards have long been a highlight of SFBW’s fall awards season. “Our awards program, as well as our live-interview CEO Connects, are an integral part of the SFBW ecosystem, which also includes our monthly print magazine, daily newsletter, webinars and digital magazine,” Limsky said. The honorees in each category were feted at a live awards ceremony at the Museum of Discovery and Science on Nov. 30, 2022. In addition, all honorees will be featured across the SFBW media portfolio. Elkins is a nationally quoted employment, business and sports attorney and the founder of MLE Law, a full-service labor and employment, business and sports law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Elkins is disrupting how lawyers attract and retain business. As the creator and host of the “Quarter Four” podcast, which he founded in 2018, he is using modern media to not only promote MLE Law, but his overall brand. The podcast covers the intersection between business and sports, providing listeners an inside look into the psychology of what makes individuals successful on and off the field. “I am proud to be recognized by South Florida Business & Wealth for its 2022 Legal Awards,” said Elkins. “This award honors South Florida’s most distinguished legal leaders, and I am pleased to continue doing what I love while also making a difference in the legal community.” About MLE Law MLE Law is a full-service labor and employment, business and sports law firm that uses modern technology to give businesses, individuals and municipalities a legal experience that is efficient, transparent and price-predictable. It is located at 633 S. Andrews Ave. Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. For more information, visit mlelawfirm.com or call (954) 401-2608. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of MLE Law

Marker Construction Group, a longtime construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is announcing the launch of its new division, Marker Estate Management. Due to popular request, Marker Construction Group has expanded its ongoing construction business to provide high-touch luxury estate management for homes in South Florida’s Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. “Our team looks at luxury estate management from a different lens than others,” said Grey Marker II, co-president of Marker Construction Group and Marker Estate Management. “Leveraging more than 20 years of successful high-end residential construction work, we learn clients’ specific estate management needs and facilitate a pleasurable home ownership experience.” Employing highly trained, licensed and insured professionals who understand clients’ expectations, Marker Estate Management brings more than two decades of industry expertise, providing a unique acumen for luxury estate management. Its touch process provides a one-call solution, allowing owners to be involved while still maintaining their distance from day-to-day operations. With an eye for the finest details, Marker Estate Management’s team of experts work with clients to determine the appropriate services for their home. Providing exceptional estate management at every level, its services include creating and overseeing a full maintenance schedule, property inspections, full concierge and more. Whether matters require immediate correction or ongoing routine maintenance, the team can assist with avoiding costly future repairs. “A natural evolution and extension of the Marker Construction brand, our luxury estate management services are based on our principle of providing exceptional service consistently,” said Peggy Marker, co-president of Marker Construction Group and Marker Estate Management. “Using a 360-degree hands-on approach, we treat our clients’ homes as if they were our own.” Services provided by Marker Estate Management include: Multitude of routine or scheduled services ranging from addressing any indoor/outdoor leaks, to landscape service review and recommendations, to roof inspections and termite remediation, to cleaning and construction oversight Hurricane/storm preparedness, such as securing properties for storms, walking through properties after heavy rainfall or windstorm, taking photos before and after a storm and assessing and documenting any damage, and installing hurricane shutters (additional fee) Holiday preparation, including holiday lights and decorations Marker Estate Management’s service structure involves: Meeting with clients to answer any questions and learn about their requirements and preferences, and then determining the necessary level of care. While clients are away, performing routine inspections on the prescribed schedule, and alerting clients to any issues requiring their attention. A full visit report is provided after each visit. While clients are home/coming home, special attention is given to prepare the home for their arrival, such as stocking the refrigerator with their favorite foods. The team updates clients on local events and coordinates any reservations or bookings they desire. After clients depart the home, the team visits the property to secure any outdoor furniture and pool toys, arranges for a thorough deep cleaning, and prepares the home for extended absence. Laundry and linens are handled, perishables discarded, and routine inspections commence until the clients return. For more information about Marker Estate Management, visit markerestatemanagement.com, call (954) 767-9767, or email info@markerestatemanagement.com. Marker Construction Group Marker Construction Group, founded by Grey and Peggy Marker in 2001, is a construction management and general contracting firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It specializes in multi-family, hospitality, and very high-end residential construction, throughout the state of Florida. The company’s awards and accolades include multiple repeat recipient of “Overall Best Craftsmanship” award by the Construction Association of South Florida (CASF); Pyramid and Eagle Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) for superior craftsmanship, commercial work; and South Florida Business Journal’s “Top 25 Contractors” in South Florida, and was named one of the “Best Places to Work.” Marker Construction Group’s headquarters is located at 614 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33301. For more information, visit www.markerfl.com or call (954) 767-9767. About Marker Estate Management Launched as a division of Marker Construction Group in 2022, Marker Estate Management provides high-touch luxury estate management for homes in South Florida’s Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County areas. Its headquarters are located at 614 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33301. For more information, visit markerestatemanagement.com, call (954) 767-9767, or email info@markerestatemanagement.com. By ML staff. Images courtesy of Marker Construction Group

Sundance Institute announced the Short Films and Indie Episodic projects selected for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. For in-person attendees, Indie Episodic works will have individual premieres and Shorts will screen in curated programs. Beginning January 24, all Indie Episodic projects and selected Shorts will also screen online through the end of the Festival. The 2023 Festival will take place January 19–29, 2023, in person in Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Resort, along with a selection of films available online across the country January 24–29, 2023. Top L–R: Oxytocin, The Vacation, Pro Pool, I AM HOME. Center L–R: Kylie, Willie Nelson and Family, The Night Logan Woke Up, Inglorious Liaisons. Bottom L–R: The Dalles, Thriving: A Dissociated Reverie, Pipes, Azeh. In addition, Online Ticket Packages are now on sale and the full schedule of in-person and online screenings is now live! Please visit festival.sundance.org/tickets to start planning your Festival experience. "Short films and episodic projects are an integral aspect of the overall mission of the Sundance Institute — to empower artists who are taking risks, bringing new perspectives to the forefront, and creating work that entertains and provokes conversation," said Kim Yutani, Sundance Film Festival Director of Programming. "These platforms provide artists with the ability to expand beyond the boundaries of traditional cinema, while also motivating a unique creativity through an ever expanding format." The 64 Short Films for the 2023 lineup were selected from 10,981 submissions, the highest number on record. Of these submissions, 4,996 were from the U.S. and 5,985 were international. The four Indie Episodic projects were selected from 519 submissions. This upcoming year’s Short Film program includes work from 23 countries and the Indie Episodic represents works from five countries. Indie Episodic is an industry leader in the discovery and development of series’ newest talent. The program is a dedicated showcase for emerging creators of independently produced content for episodic platforms. Past projects that have premiered within this category include Bring on the Dancing Horses, Work in Progress, State of the Union, Gentefied, Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, and Quarter Life Poetry. The Short Film program is the premiere exhibition of shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally. From the start, the Institute has supported short filmmaking in all forms and styles, which now includes an impressive roster of artist alumni: Andrea Arnold, Lake Bell, Damien Chazelle, Destin Daniel Cretton, Jay and Mark Duplass, Debra Granik, Rashaad Ernesto Green, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Sterlin Harjo, Todd Haynes, Shaka King, Lynne Ramsay, Dee Rees, Joey Soloway, Taika Waititi, and many others. The Institute's support for short films extends internationally and happens year-round, with select Festival shorts presented as a traveling program, at theaters in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The 2023 Sundance Film Festival Short Film program is presented by Shutterstock. "Sundance Institute has a long-standing commitment to supporting short independent storytelling and as we continue that commitment, we’re fortunate to have an extraordinary slate of shorts to screen at the Festival," said Mike Plante, Senior Programmer, Short Film. "The shorts we selected are all revelations in their own right of: exciting new voices, humorous or moving perspectives, stylistic innovation, and more. The 2023 lineup is thematically varied and consistently interesting — no matter which of the nine programs audiences check out, they’ll be entertained and surprised by what they find." The 2023 Sundance Film Festival Indie Episodic Projects and Short Films are: INDIE EPISODIC Chanshi/Israel (Directors: Mickey Triest, Aaron Geva, Producer: Ayelet Imberman) — Chanshi is from a Jewish-Orthodox Brooklyn family. She uses the story of a friend's wedding in Israel as a cover to escape her conservative bubble and fiance. Free to fulfill her forbidden fantasy of sleeping with Israeli soldiers, her trip triggers a past trauma threatening to ruin her adventures. Cast: Aleeza Chanowitz, Henry Winkler, Caroline Aaron, Tomer Machloof, Marnina Schon, Lee Bader. International Premiere. Available Online. The Night Logan Woke Up / Canada, France (Director and Producer: Xavier Dolan) — On a cold October night in 1991, an unspeakable event rocks a small town in Quebec, forever haunting a family who tries to hide their dark secret. Thirty years later these secrets buried deep in the past resurface, sending the family on an unstoppable pursuit of reconciliation. Cast: Xavier Dolan, Patrick Hivon, Eric Bruneau, Julie Le Breton, Magalie Lépine-Blondeau, Anne Dorval. International Premiere. Available Online. Poacher / India, U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Richie Mehta, Producers: Sean McKittrick, Raymond Mansfield, Edward H. Hamm Jr.) — A group of Indian Forest Service officers, NGO workers, police constables and Good Samaritans risk their lives trying to track down the biggest elephant ivory poachers in the history of India and bring them to justice. Inspired by true events. Cast: Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, Dibyendu Bhattacharya. World Premiere. Available Online. Willie Nelson and Family/ U.S.A. (Directors: Thom Zimny, Oren Moverman, Producers: Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum, Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev) — The first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world’s most beloved musicians, by turns spiritual, dramatic, and playful. World Premiere. 2 of 5 Episodes Available Online. U.S. FICTION SHORT FILMS The Dalles / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Angalis Field, Producers: Madison Odenborg, Stacey Streshinsky) — Cam is used to seeing the same customers while working at his family’s cherry stand. After a handsome cyclist passes through and asks for directions to a local cruising site, Cam takes it as an invitation to follow him. Cast: Joshuah Melnick, August Ackley. World Premiere. Available Online. The Family Circus / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Andrew Fitzgerald, Producer: Josh Cohen) — A Vietnamese-American family’s plan to cover up a drunk driving accident begins to unravel when their emotional baggage spills out in front of the police. Cast: Elyse Dinh, Michael Ironside, Scott Subiono, Michael Nguyen Manceau, Blake Dang, Christian Seavey. World Premiere. Available Online. A Folded Ocean / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Ben Brewer, Producer: Emily Murnane) — A couple get lost in each other. Cast: Anabelle LeMieux, John Giacobbe. World Premiere. Available Online. Headdress / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Taietsarón:sere 'Tai' Leclaire, Producer: David Spadora) — When a queer Native is confronted by a non-Native wearing a ceremonial headdress at a music festival, he retreats into his mind to find the perfect response from various versions of his own identity. Cast: Taietsarón:sere 'Tai' Leclaire, Sean Reidy, Rachel McKay Steele, Sami Griffith, Austin Pohlen. World Premiere. Available Online. Help Me Understand / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Aemilia Scott, Producers: Paul Feig, Laura Fischer, Kesila Childers, Erica Fishman, Amy Geist) — Six women come to a consensus. Cast: Dana Powell, Dierdre Friel, Rachael Harris, Nicole Michelle Haskins, Kate Flannery, Ken Marino. World Premiere. Available Online. I AM HOME / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Kymon Greyhorse, Producers: JoJo Threehairs, Ernest Hill) — As time goes on and the world around us shifts, we adapt and change. Although we might look different, deep down we are still the same. We are made from Mother Earth – mud, wood, love, and patience. Cast: Tiara Folsom. Available Online. I Have No Tears, and I Must Cry / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Luis Fernando Puente, Producer: Rollins Wimber) — Maria Luisa is ready to escape immigration limbo, but when her green card interview takes an unexpected turn, she faces the anxiety of losing the life she had planned. Cast: Alejandra Herrera, Enoc Oteo, Cherie Julander. U.S. Premiere. Available Online. In the Flesh / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Daphne Gardner, Producer: Zach Fleming) — Tracey is just trying to jerk off with her bathtub faucet like normal when some old memories dredge themselves up, the pipes explode with dirty water, and she starts leaking black goo. Cast: Edy Modica, Mo Stark, Rob Malone. Available Online. Mirror Party / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Bridey Elliott, Screenwriter: Angela Trimbur, Producer: Josh Ascalon) — Two friends role-play a breakup conversation. Cast: Angela Trimbur, Bridey Elliott, Billy Scafuri. World Premiere. Available Online. Nocturnal Burger/ India, U.S A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Reema Maya, Producer: Michael Y. Chow) — Somewhere between fantasy, trauma, paranoia, precaution, and the promise of a burger, a night gets catapulted into an investigation of child abuse at a dysfunctional police station in Mumbai. Cast: Bebo Madiwal, Millo Sunka, Trupti Khamkar, Shrikant Mohan Yadav, Somnath Mandal, Pushpendra Singh. World Premiere. Available Online. OURIKA! / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Xenia Matthews, Producer: Stephanie Malson) — The long-dead Ourika, a Senegalese girl enslaved by a French aristocrat, is awoken in the eerie space between life and death, between body and soul, where she finds her way back to life and into liberation. Cast: Evesha Harry, Joilet Harris-Lawton, Lynn-Catherine Daniels. Available Online. Power Signal / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Oscar Boyson, Screenwriter: Erin DeWitt, Producers: Jordan Drake, Alex Coco) — While trying to navigate a city that won’t provide him a bathroom, a delivery worker discovers an unearthly presence infecting women all over New York. Cast: Babs Olusanmokun, Will Brill, Brooke Bloom, Angela Sarafyan, Tennessee King, Muhamed Gueye. World Premiere. Available Online. Rest Stop / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Crystal Kayiza, Producers: Jalena Keane-Lee, Brit Fryer) — On a bus ride from New York to Oklahoma, Meyi, a young Ugandan-American girl, realizes her place in the world through her mother’s ambitious effort to reunite their family. Cast: Leeanna E. Tushabe, Alicia Basiima, Khalid Semakula, Robert Wanyama, Margaret Bisase, Olivia Nantongo. Available Online. Ricky / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Rashad Frett, Producers: Pierre M. Coleman, Ramfis Myrthil, Simon TaufiQue) — An ex-offender struggling with new freedom pursues redemption at all costs when given a job from his neighbor. Cast: Parish Bradley, Maliq Johnson, Simbi Kali, Karen Chilton, Reese Antoinette, Shanice Marcia. World Premiere. Available Online. Sunflower Siege Engine / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Sky Hopinka) — Movements of resistance are collapsed and woven together, from reflections of one’s own body in the world today, to documentation of Alcatraz, the reclamation of Cahokia, and the repatriation of the ancestors. World Premiere. Available Online. Take Me Home / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Liz Sargent, Producer: Minos Papas) — After their mother’s death, a cognitively disabled woman and her estranged sister must learn to communicate in order to move forward. Cast: Anna Sargent, Jeena Yi, Joan Sargent. World Premiere. Available Online. Tender / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Samm Hodges, Producers: John Magaro, Matt McLaughlin, Jimmy Miller, Devin Tusa) — A missing wallet threatens to destroy a teenager’s life. Cast: Will Brill, Louisa Krause, Alexander Hubble, Daina Griffith. World Premiere. Available Online. Troy / U.S.A. (Director: Mike Donahue, Screenwriter: Jen Silverman, Producer: Evan Jonigkeit) — Troy has loud sex. Troy has loud sex 24/7. Troy shares a wall with Thea and Charlie. Troy is ruining their lives… Or is he saving them? Cast: Adina Verson, Michael Braun, Florian Klein, Dylan Baker, Dana Delany. Available Online. The Vacation / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Jarreau Carrillo, Producers: Marttise Hill, Julius Pryor) — A Black man attempts to take a vacation. Cast: Drew Harris, Jarreau Carrillo, Ohene Cornelius, Trae Harris. Available Online. Walk of Shame / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Dane Ray, Producers: Robert Tutiven, Julia Baylis, Sam Guest, Maya Solo) — A mourning widow suspects a stranger in town is wearing her late husband's Army jacket. She cautiously stalks the man into the night in an attempt to find closure. Cast: Shannon Plumb, Chris Thomas. World Premiere. Available Online. We Were Meant To / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Tari Wariebi, Screenwriter: Christina K. Licud, Producer: Jordan Vernon Tyner) — In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood. Cast: Tim Johnson Jr., Amin Joseph, Karimah Westbrook, Jordan-Amanda Hall, Skye Barrett, Luke Tennie. World Premiere. Available Online. Weapons and Their Names / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Melina Valdez, Producers: Raymond Knudsen, Paula Andrea González-Nasser) — Unable to process her grief after the death of her stepfather, a teenage girl escapes reality by shooting guns in the woods. Cast: Cecilia Rene, Greta Hicks, Greg Poppa, Lilia Karst, Maxwell Fox. World Premiere. Available Online. When You Left Me On That Boulevard / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Kayla Abuda Galang, Producers: Alifya Ali, David Oconer, Udoy Rahim, Samantha Skinner) — Teenager Ly and her cousins get high before a boisterous family Thanksgiving at their auntie’s house in southeast San Diego in 2006. Cast: Kailyn Dulay, Melissa Arcaya, Elle Rodriguez, Whitney Agustin, Gina May Gimongala, Allan Wayne Anderson. World Premiere. Available Online. INTERNATIONAL FICTION SHORT FILMS AirHostess-737/ Greece (Director and Screenwriter: Thanasis Neofotistos, Screenwriter: Grigoris Skarakis, Producers: Ioanna Bolomyti, Dimitris Tsakaleas) — An air hostess collapses on flight, convinced that her problem is her new braces. However, her colleagues know the plane is carrying her mother’s dead body to her hometown. Cast: Lena Papaligoura, Konstantina Koutsonasiou, Haris Alexiou. U.S. Premiere. Available Online. AliEN0089 / Chile (Director and Screenwriter: Valeria Hofmann, Producers: Augusto Matte, Daniela Camino, Pascual Mena) — While a gamer uploads a testimonial video to denounce the harassment she suffers in a video game, a stranger enters her home and hacks her computer, blurring the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds. Cast: Mariana di Girolamo. World Premiere. Azheh / Iran (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Hadi Rezayati Charan, Producer: Mahdi Rezayati Charan) — A boy lives in a border village with Azheh. After Azheh’s death, the boy tries to fulfill her will to be buried in his homeland. Cast: Pakray Khoshdel, Arshiya Zeinali, Alireza Dashtiyari. World Premiere.Available Online. Baba / Canada (Directors: Anya Chirkova, Meran Ismailsoy, Screenwriter and Producer: Maziyar Khatam, Producer: Anya Chirkova) — A middle-aged Iranian man makes a desperate bid to keep his apartment as his relationship with his son unravels. Cast: Amir Zavosh, Maziyar Khatam, James Choy, Sina Djamshidiat. International Premiere. Available Online. Claudio's Song / U.K. (Director: Andreas Nilsson, Screenwriter: David Kolbusz, Producers: Lee Groombridge, Tanya Sokolova) — A young man faces the wrath of criminals targeting people who are famous on the internet. Things take an unexpected turn when their scheme fails. Cast: Zaza Chanturia, Georgiy Palovotskiy, Alex Avakumov, Nina Naboka, Didier Mallet. Available Online. Evacuation of Mama Emola / Indonesia (Director: Anggun Priambodo, Screenwriter: Prima Rusdi, Producers: Reno Fitriny Junirman, Edwin, M Zaidy Amiruddin, Meiske Taurisia) — An incarcerated man is allowed a temporary release with a woman prison officer to evacuate his mother — who is trapped in a village during an earthquake that might lead to a tsunami — bringing them to an unexpectedly exciting experience. Cast: Ricky Malau, Siti Fauziah. International Premiere. Hawaiki / New Zealand (Director and Screenwriter: Nova Paul, Producer: Tara Riddell) — At the edge of the playground close to the forest, the children of Okiwi School made a refuge they call Hawaiki. Hawaiki has spiritual and metaphysical connections for Māori as the children create a space for their self-determination. World Premiere. Available Online. It's Raining Frogs Outside / Philippines (Director and Screenwriter: Maria Estela Paiso, Producer: Gale Osorio) — A girl’s childhood home attempts to destroy her, using her own personal history, but she resists. Cast: Alyana Cabral. Available Online. The Kidnapping of the Bride / Germany (Director and Screenwriter: Sophia Mocorrea, Producer: Sarah Valerie Radu) — Luisa from Argentina and Fred from Germany are confronted with their social roles at their wedding. The German tradition of kidnapping the bride shakes the couple’s equality. There is no room for love in this role-play of marriage. Cast: Rai Todoroff, David Bruning, Tatiana Saphir, Anne Kulbatzki, Michaela Winterstein, Niels Bormann. World Premiere. Available Online. Mulika / The Democratic Republic of Congo (Director and Screenwriter: Maisha Maene, Producer: Leo Nelki) — An "afronaut" emerges from the wreckage of his spaceship in the volcanic crater of Mount Nyiragongo. As he encounters the people of present-day Goma in the city, he begins to understand how to change the future for his people. Cast: Sefu Weber-Kal, Faustin Biyoga, Ibrahim Twaha, Sarah Bahati. U.S. Premiere. Available Online. The Newt Congress / Switzerland, Germany (Directors and Screenwriters: Matthias Sahli, Immanuel Esser, Producer: Filippo Bonacci) —The Newt Congress takes place at a conference building surrounded by nature where participants have come together to optimize the exploitation of giant talking newts. Adapted from the novel War with the Newts by Karel Čapek. Cast: Ursula Bienz, Tobias Bienz, Wiebke Mollenhauer. North American Premiere. Available Online. Pro Pool / Canada (Director and Screenwriter: Alec Pronovost, Producer: Patrick Francke-Sirois) — Newly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and civilization, Charles-Olivier struggles to find a job in his field and must rely on a clerk position in a pool shop. Feeling down, he navigates his gig as best he can. Cast: Louis Carrière, Alexis Martin, Sylvie de Morais, Sébastien Rajotte, Oussama Fares, Louis Girard-Bock. Available Online. Sèt Lam / France, Réunion (Director and Screenwriter: Vincent Fontano, Producer: Martin Mauvoisin) — In an insular city, a young girl is paralyzed by the fear of her loved ones disappearing. Her grandmother tells her the tale of Edwardo, the first one of his kind to have fought death. Cast: Françoise Guimbert, Nicolas Moucazambo, Nadjani Bullin, Sihame Saïd Ouma. World Premiere. Available Online. A Short Story / China (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Bi Gan, Screenwriter: Xiao Hui Zhai) — An anthropomorphic feline wanders across empty cities and exurban spaces of contemporary China. Black Cat is on a quest to answer a single question: What is the most precious thing in the world? Cast: Zhuo Tan, Yong Zhong Cheng, Guo Hua Chen, Li Run Xie, Li Zhou Xie. Simo / Canada (Director and Screenwriter: Aziz Zoromba, Producer: Rosalie Chicoine Perreault) — In order to prove his popularity to his older brother, Simo sneakily infiltrates his brother’s gaming channel and uses a suspicious object to help increase the viewers. His actions have the effect of a bomb on the whole family. Cast: Basel El Rayes, Seif El Rayes, Aladeen Tawfeek. International Premiere. Available Online. Sweatshop Girl / Mexico (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Selma Cervantes, Screenwriter: Indra Villaseñor Amador, Producers: Solange Alonso Caballero, Bruno Gaeta, Jim Stark, Natasha Dupeyron, Yago Muñoz) — Inés works as a seamstress in a sweatshop where pregnancy tests are periodically administered. When she becomes pregnant, she is sure that her condition will get her fired. She does everything she can to keep it a secret. Cast: Yalitza Aparicio Martínez, Mariana Villegas, Juan Pablo De Santiago, Amorita Rasgado, Juan Carlos Medellín. World Premiere. Available Online. Thriving: A Dissociated Reverie / Canada (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Nicole Bazuin, Screenwriter and Producer: Andrea Werhun, Screenwriter: Kitoko Mai) — A surrealist exploration of dissociative identity disorder (DID) based on the lived experience of a Black, nonbinary, disabled artist and former sex worker. Cast: Kitoko Mai, Dustin Hickey, Myfanwy Charlesworth, Morgan Bargent, Grace McDonald, Andrea Werhun. World Premiere. Available Online. Unborn Biru / Norway (Director and Screenwriter: Inga Elin Marakatt, Producer: Per-Josef Idivuoma) — A pregnant widow steals silver from a dead body in order to survive and feed her daughter. But the silver is cursed and has consequences for all of them, including the unborn. Cast: Maret Sofia Jannok, Katja Omma Simma. World Premiere. Available Online. White Ant / U.K, India (Director and Screenwriter: Shalini Adnani, Producers: Sara Bonakdar, Michael Graf, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, Mrunalini Havaldar) — A man is summoned from Mumbai to his village to deal with a termite infestation threatening to destroy his childhood home. Cast: Denzil Smith, Harish Kesariya, Pushpa Madam Singh Chauhan, Sushannt Sapare. World Premiere. Available Online. ANIMATION SHORT FILMS BurgerWorld / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Maddie Brewer, Producers: Domitille Adebimpe-Collardey, Joseph Carnegie, Sierra Martin-Persi) — Two coworkers at a derelict fast food franchise accidentally discover a yonic meat portal to another realm — a "burger" world, wherein they’re the only ones who can liberate an oppressed vegetable populace from the all-controlling hand of big meat. Cast: Maddie Brewer. World Premiere. Available Online. By Water / U.S.A. (Director: Iyabo Kwayana, Producers: Chris Hastings, Maori Karmel Holmes, Nevo Shinaar) — An unlikely hero's journey into his own memories becomes a vehicle for reconciliation and healing for himself and his sibling. Available Online. Christopher at Sea / France, U.S.A, U.K (Director and Screenwriter: Tom CJ Brown, Screenwriter: Laure Desmazières, Producers: Amanda Miller, Hanna Stolarski, Emily-Jane Brown, Nick Read, Pierre Boivin, Constance Le Scouarnec) — Christopher embarks on a transatlantic voyage as a passenger on a cargo ship. His hopes of finding out what lures so many men to sea sets him on a journey into solitude, fantasy, and obsession. Cast: Jocelyn Si, Andrew Isar, Florian DesBiendras. Available Online. The Flying Sailor / Canada (Directors and Producers: Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis, Producer: David Christensen) — Two ships collide in a harbor, an explosion shatters a city, and a sailor is blasted skyward, where he soars high above the mayhem and toward the great unknown. Available Online. fur / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Zhen Li) — A crush gone moldy… North American Premiere. Available Online. Garrano / Portugal, Lithuania (Director, Screenwriter, and Producers: Vasco Sá, David Doutel. Producers: Agnė Adomėnė, Rodrigo Areias) — A Garrano horse is forced to pull a heavy load under a blazing sun. A young boy named Joel discovers a man who is about to set a forest on fire. Available Online. In the Big Yard Inside the Teeny-Weeny Pocket / Japan (Director and Screenwriter: Yoko Yuki, Producer: Koji Yamamura) — When it shrinks, it expands. It floats and it sinks. It separates but connects. When I think I’m watching them, they're actually watching me. Cast: honninman. Available Online. Inglorious Liaisons / France, Belgium (Director and Screenwriters: Chloe Alliez, Violette Delvoye, Producers: Jean-François Le Corre, Mathieu Courtois, William Henne) — On the night of a big party for Lucie, Maya, and their friends, Jimmy has also come. Everyone knows he is here for Maya, but does she have the same feelings for Jimmy? Cast: Evmorfia Spanoudis, Hélène Bolenge Boteku. U.S. Premiere. Available Online. Oxytocin / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Jeron Braxton) — Cash for organs and anything for love. Cast: Jeron Braxton. World Premiere. Available Online. Pipes / Switzerland (Directors: Kilian Feusi, Jessica Meier, Sujanth Ravichandran, Producers: Gerd Gockell, Jürgen Haas) — Bob is a plumber hired to fix a broken pipe. He lands, to his surprise, in a gay fetish club. Cast: Tom von Arx, Dave Striegel. North American Premiere. Available Online. The Sea on the Day When the Magic Returns / South Korea (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Jiwon Han) — Sejin once had the power to have anything she wanted just by thinking about it. Now she has lost her magic. Hours before her interview to be a tourist interpreter, Sejin heads to the weary sea to save her father. Cast: Hyunmin Joo, Yeonju Lim, Keum-san Kwon. International Premiere. Available Online. Well Wishes My Love, Your Love / Sweden, Malaysia (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Gabriel Gabriel Garble) — Newly orphaned and freshly wounded from a loss, a boy lends his companion a prosthetic arm for the day. The companion records the limb being exposed to textures and materials. What will become of the limb and the video recordings? Cast: Gabriel Gabriel Garble. Available Online. NONFICTION SHORT FILMS Bigger on the Inside / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Angelo Madsen Minax, Producer: Lyle Ravi Kash) — Through snowy stargazing, flirting with guys on dating apps, taking ketamine (or not), and watching YouTube lecture videos, outer and inner space collapse – to draw a warped cartography of desire and distance. Available Online. Call Me Mommy / Ireland (Director: Tara O'Callaghan, Producers: Aaron McEnaney, Louise Byrne, Ross Killeen) — Uncovering the multifaceted life of Sinead, a middle-aged single mother and online sex worker. North American Premiere. Available Online. Kylie / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Sterling Hampton) — A young Black ballerina expresses her passion and pain as a dancer in the ballet community while performing in the inner-city neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Available Online. Life Without Dreams / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Jessica Bardsley, Producer: Caitlin Mae Burke) — Set in the outer space of consciousness, where the surfaces of far-out planetary bodies form the terrain for an exploration of 24/7 capitalism, insomnia, and the disappearance of darkness. Available Online. Liturgy of anti-tank obstacles / U.S.A., Ukraine (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk, Producers: Soo-Jeong Kang, Daniel Lombroso, Oleksandra Sorokhan) — In western Ukraine, sculptors who used to make religious statues are retraining for different skills. They now build anti-tank obstacles to help fend off the Russian invasion. Available Online. Margie Soudek's Salt and Pepper Shakers / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Meredith Moore, Producer: Jonna McKone) — An artist and visual effects instructor connects with her aging grandmother, Margie, through collecting, art-making, and obsessing as a way to enhance reality. World Premiere. Available Online. Parker / U.S.A. (Directors: Sharon Liese, Catherine Hoffman, Producers: Sharon Liese, Funmi Ogunro, Samantha Hake) — Three generations of a Kansas City family are finally unified when they do something that countless other Black Americans could not — choose their own last name. World Premiere. Available Online. Shirampari: Legacies of the River / Peru (Director and Screenwriter: Lucía Flórez, Producer: José Miguel Pérez) — In one of the most remote places in the Peruvian Amazon, an Ashéninka boy must overcome his fears and catch a giant catfish using only a hook to begin his adult journey. Available Online. Under G-d / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Paula Eiselt, Producer: Darcy McKinnon) — The Dobbs U.S. Supreme Court decision sparked a national Jewish response. Inspired by the lived experiences of Jewish women, lawsuits are currently being launched by rabbis, Jewish organizations, and interfaith leaders to challenge the overturning of Roe v. Wade. World Premiere. Will You Look At Me / China (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Shuli Huang) — As a young Chinese filmmaker returns to his hometown in search of himself, a long-overdue conversation with his mother drives them into a quest for acceptance and love. Available Online. The Sundance Film Festival® The Sundance Film Festival, a program of the nonprofit, Sundance Institute, is the pre-eminent gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. Since 1985, hundreds of films launched at the Festival have gone on to gain critical acclaim and reach new audiences worldwide. 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Sundance Institute has supported and showcased such projects as Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), CODA, Flee, Passing, Clemency, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Zola, On The Record, Boys State, The Farewell, Honeyland, One Child Nation, The Souvenir, The Infiltrators, Sorry to Bother You, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Hereditary, Call Me By Your Name, Get Out, The Big Sick, Mudbound, Fruitvale Station, City So Real, Top of the Lake, Between the World & Me, Wild Goose Dreams and Fun Home. JoinSundance Institute onFacebook,Instagram,Twitter, andYouTube. EDITOR NOTE: DIRECTOR DEMOGRAPHICS The data we are sharing reflects information provided directly by the artists. Some artists chose not to self-identify in all data areas. U.S. SHORT FILMS: 41% or 14 of 34 directors in this year’s U.S. Short Films Program who opted to provide identity information identify as women; 59% or 20 of 34 directors identify as people of color; 44% or 15 of 34 directors identify as LGBTQ+; 12% or 4 of 34 directors identify as a person with a disability. INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS: 47% or 18 of 38 directors who opted to provide identity information identify as women; 53% or 20 of 38 directors identify as people of color; 24% or 9 of 38 directors identify as LGBTQ+; 3% or 1 of 38 directors identify as a person with a disability. ALL SHORTS: Of the 64 short films announced today and who opted to provide identity information, 30 (46%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as women; 4 (6%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as nonbinary or gender non-conforming individuals; 40 (62%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as people of color; 23 (35%) by one or more filmmakers who identify as LGBTQ+; 5 (8%) were directed by one or more filmmakers who identify as a person with a disability. ALL SHORTS ARTISTS: Of the projects announced today, 44% or 32 of 72 directors who opted to provide identity information identify as women; 6% or 4 of 72 directors identify as nonbinary or gender non-conforming individuals; 55% or 40 of 72 directors identify as people of color; 33% or 24 of 72 directors identify as LGBTQ+; 7% or 5 of 72 directors identify as a person with a disability. INDIE EPISODIC: Of the 7 directors across the four project section announced today, 2 or 29% identify as women; 1 or 14% identify as people of color. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Sundance

The City of Miami Beach is working alongside some of the world’s best cultural institutions to provide a night of free, unique and unforgettable experiences. Every third Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Miami Beach will come alive with culture as various institutions and buildings open their doors to give you just a taste of what they have to offer. From backstage tours, exhibition openings, and free film screenings in the park, there will be something for everyone. All events are free unless otherwise noted. The majority of the programming is accessible by foot and by bike, but we will also offer dedicated free trolleys that will drop you off and pick you up at our dedicated Culture Crawl stops – check out our monthly map to find your closest stop. Start where you would like and explore at your own leisure! Art Outside Multiple locations throughout Miami Beach | www.artoutsidemb.org Self - Guided Tours With works ranging from monumental sculpture, neon, to sound and video, and participatory artworks, Art Outside is a public art exhibition initiated by The Bass that offers residents and visitors the opportunity to see and experience a network of public artworks throughout Miami Beach. The Bass 2100 Collins Avenue | www.thebass.org Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 21 St Enjoy free admission from 6 – 9PM and visit The Bass’ newest exhibition. Adrián Villar Rojas with Mariana Telleria: El fin de la imaginación is a large-scale, site-specific environment of works by the Argentine artists and includes newly commissioned sculptural and installation works, as well as older work recontextualized by the artist. Villar Rojas and Telleria transformed The Bass by creating an immersive environment that invites viewers to be explorers of the unpredictable cosmos while probing existential questions relating to the temporality of humanity and the ephemerality of nature. Also, on-view, Jamilah Sabur: The Harvesters, a solo exhibition by the artist that explores extraction and climate change through a series of works including sculpture, video and photography. Stop by The Courtyard and groove to the beats of DJ Mauricio Parra from 6:30 – 9 PM. Members of The Bass enjoy a free cocktail and a museum gift shop discount! The Shop is offering 40% off on select books. Get a start on your holiday shopping and stop by The Shop at The Bass for unique gifts and artisanal accessories. Miami Beach Botanical Garden and the Collins Canal Walking Tour 2000 Convention Center Drive | www.mbgarden.org Trolley Stop: Meridian Ave & 19 St Experience an evening at the Garden and enjoy the magic of music in nature, with South Florida Symphony Brass Trio! Holocaust Memorial 1933 Meridian Avenue | www.holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.org Trolley Stop: Meridian Ave & 19 St The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach invites you to visit for a guided tour. You will also be able to watch the Holocaust Memorial's award-winning film that uses music, poetry, and storytelling to describe the Holocaust and the experiences of survivors. Miami Design Preservation League 1001 Ocean Drive | www.mdpl.org Trolley Stop: Collins Avenue & 11 St Join Miami Design Preservation League for "Radio Waves: Miami Beach and the Golden Age of Radio" Please note: Registration is free, but seating is limited. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Miami Beach Urban Studios – FIU 1618 Washington Avenue | www.carta.fiu.edu/mbus Trolley Stop: Washington Ave & 17 St Miami Beach Urban Studios Washington Gallery presents Mirror of Light. On Paper is an exhibition featuring three architecture design practices in Latin America that focus on work produced through drawings and construction documents that support architecture exhibitions. In many ways, it’s an exhibition that explores architectural exhibitions. 1. Alexia León and Lucho Marcial of Leónmarcial architects in Lima Peru present their installation “Interwoven” at the 17th International architecture exhibition at the Venice Biennale in 2021 “How will we live together” in the Corderie of the Arsenale in Venice, Italy. 2. Rozana Montiel Architecture Studio presents “Stand up for the seas”, part of the exhibition Terre! Land in Sight of the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine of the Biennale d’Architecture et du Paysage d’Île-de-France 2nd edition, 2022 in Versaille, France. 3. Elisa Silva and Enlace Arquitectura present “The Complete City: La Palomera, acknowledgment and celebration” at the 17th International architecture exhibition at the Venice Biennale in 2021 “How will we live together” in the Corderie of the Arsenale in Venice, Italy. Betsy Hotel 1440 Ocean Drive | www.thebetsyhotel.com Trolley Stop: Collins Ave & 15 St FREE Admission to an evening of Jazz, Opera, Visual Arts as part of the City of Miami Beach’s Culture Crawl. Creativity is in our DNA. Hyam Plutzik, father of The Betsy’s owner, Jonathan, was a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist in poetry, and continues to inspire our love for literature today. We have hosted more than 1,000 artists in our Writers’ Room who often host meet & greets and readings in the Library. The Plutzik family personally curates the visual art exhibits with emphasis on photography from emerging and established artists. (Insider-tip – contact us about a private art docent tour.) Where art and literature end, music begins - take in nightly live jazz, chamber music performances and curated playlists that set the tone throughout your stay. The Betsy serves as the community’s artistic oasis, it’s the perfect place for both cocktails and culture. The Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue | www.wolfsonian.org Trolley Stop: Collins Avenue & 11 St We're partnering with the City of Miami Beach and neighboring institutions to present free monthly evenings of à la carte culture. Just hop on the complimentary trolley service stopping near participating locations (or grab your bike or comfy walking shoes!) and take in the best of South Beach's art, performances, screenings, and tours. Plan your night as you like it—choose a couple of spots, or make the full rounds, 6–9pm. For November, join us for half-priced drinks in the Design Store, then explore our new fall exhibitions, the Afro-Cuban-infused Turn the Beat Around and geography-inspired Plotting Power: Maps and the Modern Age. Oolite Arts 924 Lincoln Road & 928 Lincoln Road | www.oolitearts.org Trolley Stop: Washington Avenue & 17 St Local Love Letters SoundScape Park | 7 PM to 9 PM Oolite and the City of Miami Beach invite you to the premiere of Local Love Letters, a series of short films highlighting places in Miami Beach. Both narratives and documentaries, the films take the viewer through the sites, present and past, that make Miami Beach. *Short films are not yet rated* O’Cinema 1130 Washington Avenue | www.o-cinema.org Trolley Stop: Collins Avenue & 11 St Join O Cinema for a FREE experience of THIS IS NOT A CEREMONY. Presented in stunning cinematic VR, the narrative unfolds all around us, on a dream-like plane of existence. Panoramas flow and merge, stories come to life and dance before our eyes, and community protocols confront our notions of personal responsibility. Here, we are asked to witness some of the darker sides of living life in Canada while Indigenous. This unforgettable experience will stay with you long after it’s over. THIS IS NOT A CEREMONY calls on all who’ve watched to take action, to share what they have seen and heard, to learn from these tragedies and never forget—so that they will never happen again. The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU 301 Washington Avenue | jmof.fiu.edu Trolley Stop: Washington Avenue & 3rd St. The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU invites you to visit our four new exhibitions. Lady Liberty: A Bonnie Lautenberg Retrospective featuring more than 20 works by Lautenberg, spanning her artistic career, including photographs she took in Palm Beach, Cuba and New York, alongside her conceptual artworks. LA ALEGRÍA DE VIVIR: A Moment in Venezuelan Jewish Life, a series of colorful paintings by Silvia Cohen, The Kindness of One with photographs by Margaret Lansink and poetry by René van Hulst, and Environmental Art: Fragile Beauty which explores the powerful allure of nature alongside its delicate state today. Featuring site-specific installations by local artists, Beatriz Chachamovits, Mira Lehr, and Lauren Shapiro. The Art Design Project Miami Gallery 435 21st Street | www.theartdesignproject.com The Art Design Project gallery promotes the intersection of art and design, representing the work of emerging and established artists. The gallery curates physical and online art exhibitions, as well as pop-up exhibits and alternative engagements around the world, where patrons can purchase artworks directly from our art selection of the artists we represent, from our archives, or through our online art partners. NORTH BEACH Normandy Fountain 7802 Rue Vendome | www.normandyfountain.com Miami Beach OnStage! in partnership with the Global Arts Project presents Anibal Berraute. Through his organic and uncertain improvisational approach, coupled with individual virtuosity, Anibal Berraute’s tango fusion delivers an exciting experience that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Miami Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue | www.miamibeachbandshell.com Trolley Stop: Collins Avenue & 72 St A holiday party North Beach Social, starting at 8 p.m., featuring the iconic ambassadors of the Miami sound! Locos por Juana’s sound is a unique fusion of reggae, funk, and rock, anchored with Colombian rhythms like cumbia and champeta, mapale and chande. Add a dose of dancehall, dub, and hip-hop for swagger. The Grammy-nominated band, featuring Itawe Correa as its charismatic lead vocalist, talented guitarist Mark Kondrat, innovative drummer Javier Delgado, and electrifying bass player David Pransky, are joined by some of this city’s best horn players, guest vocalists and percussionists. Nominated for a Grammy and Latin Grammys among other accolades, they have toured the world, and collaborated with a who’s who in Latin, hip-hop and world music. And now it’s the holidays, and the end of a long year. What better way to see it off, than a classic Fiesta Navideña with one of our favorite Miami-based groups of all time By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of New World Symphony

From coveted lingerie model to popular television host to fitness guru, Brooke Burke has lived many lives in her fifty-one years on this planet and her more than two decades in the entertainment industry. She is living proof that you can grow wiser and more self-assured while remaining healthy, vibrant and youthful through total body wellness, both inside and out. During my conversation with Brooke, she muses about the hard-earned lessons she’s gained from two divorces, one of which she laments was from “the love of my life,” her journey in healing from thyroid cancer, her sharp rise in television and then sudden dismissal from ABC/Disney primetime juggernaut Dancing with the Stars, and some humbling moments that ultimately led to reflection and re-invention. Now at midlife and definitely not looking worse for wear, Brooke has once again found what she calls “a healthy love” with longtime partner Scott Rigsby. She’s applying her mind, body, and spirit-based wisdom toward helping other women through her mobile and steaming fitness platform Brooke Burke Body and her superfood blends, Brooke Burke Longevity. When pressed about women and body image, Brooke insists that her platform is about engaging women on a holistic level to help them feel healthy, strong and confident no matter their body type or previous level of fitness. Allison Kugel: What are three pivotal events that have made you the person you are today? Brooke Burke: Motherhood is the obvious one, but it really did instantly change my whole life. It's my greatest learning opportunity. They're my best teachers and it's the greatest and hardest part of my life. I’m just keeping it real. Another one that is funny but true is winning Dancing with The Stars, which was a huge accomplishment and the hardest thing I've ever done. It was the most terrifying thing I've ever done, and I've never worked harder at anything else in my life. It was thrilling, and even though it's a silly mirror ball trophy, like big deal; it was three months, seven days a week of blood, sweat, pain and tears, and everything in between. Allison Kugel: Did you think you had any shot of winning at the time? Brooke Burke: No. I actually wanted to stick around for a couple weeks (laughs). And then halfway through, you kind of want to get out of it because it's so difficult. So that was amazing, and that segued me into hosting the show, which was also fantastic. Another pivotal event in life was divorce, because that really changes you, and changed my expectations and the way I approached life. It taught me how to surrender and taught me about self-love, acceptance, and the power of change. It started me on my journey of transformation. I think after 19 years of marriage, having those moments by myself was really telling and eye opening. It’s an amazing opportunity to be by myself as a woman, which you really don't get if you're married and you're with children. Allison Kugel: Did divorce make you feel like that whole starry-eyed expectation of finding “the one” and living happily ever after got shattered? Brooke Burke: I don't still want that or need that. I had that in one marriage when I was intoxicated by love, and I didn't [have that] in the other, when I was trying to be responsible. One was the love of my life and my soulmate, and one wasn't. I really am passionate about a healthy love right now with boundaries; a love that has purpose and that's fulfilling. I'm so blessed to be in my new relationship with Scott (Brooke’s current partner). He's an incredible human being, but it is the healthiest time of my life and maybe it's because I've defined my own boundaries as a woman now in my 50s. Maybe it's because I brought everything that I didn't quite get right with me to the table. I bring a better version of myself to this relationship, but it's different now. Allison Kugel: You started as a Fredericks of Hollywood model way back in the day and you successfully made the leap to television with your first show, E!’s Wild On!? I’m sure a lot of models would love an opportunity like that. How did it happen? Brooke Burke: I think it's a painful story for some people to hear, because it wasn't like I pounded the pavement and went on every audition. I actually was doing commercial advertising and studying business advertising in school. I was doing some modeling and I went on an audition a friend of mine sent me on for the Wild On! gig. It was just taking advantage of the right opportunity. I accepted the gig and learned on the road and got all of my entertainment experience within my first contract on E!. It was an amazing show to do. We covered 40 countries in a short period of time, and more than 100 countries around the world. I actually brought my daughter Neriah on the road with me as a baby for the first few years of her life. Then that segued into other things. I love being in the wellness space right now. I never thought I would be in this business and start my own company (Brooke Burke Body). I knew I would start my own business, and I'm really passionate about it. I love this space it's so fulfilling and it's the greatest way that I know how to connect with women around the world. I'm doing something that feels good and that really matters to me. Allison Kugel: Was fitness always a huge part of your life, or did your 2012 diagnoses with thyroid cancer jumpstart your fitness journey? Brooke Burke: Fitness was always a big part of my life. I think I have a much better and much clearer understanding of my body today than I did back then. Being diagnosed with thyroid cancer segued me into being an advocate for women's health, and it was really because of the process of being diagnosed during a yearly physical. It gave me an understanding of the value of medical knowledge and kind of fighting for that and telling my story to inspire and to help many other people. It was about understanding the value of being a great patient and understanding the medical possibilities that we have today. I really do believe that it’s the mind, body and spirit. It's the union of all these things. I can show people how to get in shape all day long. It's not just how we care for ourselves, it's also how we speak to ourselves, how we meet ourselves, how we fuel our bodies. How we get our inner strength is really important to me. The messaging of Brooke Burke Body is really about mindful fitness, mindful movement, and incorporating mantras. It's knowing how to slow down and listen, valuing yourself and changing our inner dialogue. Allison Kugel: What do you believe created the cancer? Brooke Burke: I think that our body weeps the tears that we don't cry. I love that saying. I think there are toxic energies and feelings that we compartmentalize that affect our body, with cancer in particular. I'm not sure I could blame it on the environment, but who the hell knows. Are emotional traumas toxic? Sure, they are. How it rocked me was that it showed me there's something a little bit larger than wellness philosophies that could really change my body, and that was really scary. People often ask me did it make me take better care of myself? No, because I was doing that already. What it taught me was how diligent we need to be in our self-care and having those markers, gaining that knowledge and paying attention to the science. There’s usually an event that happens that shifts us or makes us change. We don't just decide, “I'm going to find this healthy lifestyle.” Allison Kugel: With your brand, Brooke Burke Body, people can download the app on just about every platform to learn and apply your fitness tools and routines, and your Longevity brand is comprised of super food blends for smoothies, and you adhere to these practices daily. What do you think keeps people from being consistent, and what is it that keeps you consistent? Brooke Burke: I think time is a big issue. There are a million reasons not to work out. There are a million excuses. I always tell people to lean into the other side of it. Be afraid of not working out and not caring for yourself, more than you’re afraid of trying something new. I think there is fear, insecurities and people get stuck in a rut and don't know where to begin. My app is really designed for everyone. It is a digital gym. It's about creating a space in a room; your hotel room, and your living room. I have workouts we can do in the kitchen and in the office, in bed, on the sofa, inside and outside. It's something for everyone of all ages, and it's really about creating energy. Make a personal commitment, hold yourself accountable, know that you're worthy, change your narrative. I think we need that at all stages of our life. Get an accountability partner to do it with you. We're doing a five-week program this December where you can digitally come over to my kitchen, and we're doing the kitchen bar burn. It’s super fun live content. I also teach Zoom classes on Fridays for everyone that wants to sign up. Allison Kugel: What are your thoughts on the body positivity movement? Brooke Burke: I love body confidence and it's super important when raising children. With my daughters, I'm so careful with my words. I'm a size two, so take that off the table and who cares what size we are and how much we weigh. I think it's about finding your feel-good and feeling beautiful at different stages of your life, and with every size. I don't like to use numbers and sizes, and what you weigh on a scale anymore. We're talking about strength, body confidence and I want women to tap into their self-love space and their own inner dialogue, and to find their own self-confidence. If you don't feel good about your body, then you need to make some changes. If you do feel good about your body, I am celebrating it all the way. You either change something in your life or you change the way you feel about it, and we're celebrating healthy women. I think we're celebrating voluptuous women right now. I personally love that, and I think it's beautiful. Do I think it's healthy? It depends on what your ratio is, what your index of body fat is, and where you're storing that. There may be a size 14 plus size woman who has more energy and mobility than a size 6 woman. One of the things that I have women say out loud in class is, “I am worthy, I am strong. I am capable. I am beautiful.” There are a lot of women struggling with that, and if you can't say “I'm beautiful,” you need to keep saying it until you start to believe it, because we all deserve that. We are all looking outward right now on social media. We look to everyone else to make us feel good, and I think that's a really dangerous place to be. We have to bring it back to center, go inward and celebrate ourselves. Allison Kugel: What’s the hardest lesson you've ever had to learn, and how does it now serve you? Brooke Burke: What comes to the top of mind would be when I had to surrender in my fantasy of forever. I felt love lasted forever. I would have sworn that I would have been married forever. That was the intention, that goal that was sort of the fairytale. That was a big turning point and a big surrender for me, to not equate divorce with failure, and to realize that there was a need for change. I had to redesign my idea of what family was supposed to look like. That really changed me, and it was a very hard lesson to share with my children. I really thought I was making love last forever, and it doesn’t mean that I don't believe in it today. I just surrendered to what was, and I didn't give up. I really fought the fight until it was time to change, and I think that's an important concept. But sometimes change is necessary, so that was a deep learning lesson for me. Allison Kugel: How has that now made you a better partner? Brooke Burke: I think I bring all that experience to the table as a woman. Scott and I both do. We bring all of those lessons to our relationship. This relationship is more precious to me because I know how fragile it could be. I don't take love for granted. I think a lot of people do, and I think that's dangerous. Allison Kugel: How do you know when you're in love? Brooke Burke: It has changed so much through the years. I know I'm in love when I have a feeling of fulfillment, and when it feels good. Love has a beautiful flow to it. There's not a resistance. It's not a struggle. Love is complicated, especially with a blended family, but there's an ease and contentment and a sense of fulfillment that I have all the time now with Scott. It's such a relief, it's so joyful, and it feels safe. I think love should feel safe. Allison Kugel: What do you think you came into this world as Brooke Burke to learn, and what do you think you came here to teach? Brooke Burke: I think I came here to teach women how to connect with themselves, and it's also been one of the greatest lessons in my life, for me and my children. I think I'm learning now in my late 40s and 50s the value of stillness of space; personal space as a mother, a businesswoman and entrepreneur, and raising four children. There's very little time for self, and I take that very seriously now and I create those moments. I'm working on a body of work right now called a “Soul Contract.” It’s about the commitment to self and defining those boundaries, and the promises that we make, and how we value those and keep them. Allison Kugel: You’re a Jewish woman. I'm a Jewish woman. What are your thoughts on all of the recent anti-Semitism that has been in the news? Do you get angry and pissed off or do you try to lead with love? Brooke Burke: I don't really meet racism with love on any level to anyone. I take that very seriously. I don't take things personally in the media, whether it's a headline that was incorrect about me or something I said that was misinterpreted. I don't really internalize a lot of that, even on social media when it comes to criticism and the world we're living in right now. There are so many moments to feel bad about. Unapologetically, I'm who I am and I'm really proud of my culture. I'm proud of my religion. My children are proud of who they are. It's all very confusing and it opens up the need for deeper dialogue. It's interesting that there's so much talk about Judaism right now and there's so much negativity in the world on all levels, with so many misunderstandings. Yes, we have that dialogue with my children at home, about knowing who they are and being proud of it. It's such a fragile time right now on so many levels. It's hard to speak openly and to speak up or to have an opinion. We can hardly say anything these days. [The antisemitism] is sad to me, but it's also reckless, and I think social media allows people a platform while not always holding them accountable for what they say. And now it's become very impersonal. I struggle with do you try to rise above? Do you correct ignorance? Do you speak out, and if so, how do you speak out? Will your words be twisted? And then you think about the history of it. And I mean working for a network you really can't say much of anything. We all know how that goes. But I don't feel the need to correct anyone. I parent my children I correct them when I need to. Then there is a kind of surrender with everybody else, because it's not my role. It's just not my place nor would it serve me. I just think it’s sad. There's a lot of ignorance, and it's a lack of education. Allison Kugel: Your 2014 dismissal from Dancing with The Stars was somewhat disrespectful. You were blindsided when you were suddenly let go. How do you handle rejection? Brooke Burke: It’s hard. It's an amazing conversation to have, because how do we process rejection and what did that moment really mean for me? I was hired on what I thought was the greatest show during that time, and I was then let go of that show. If I didn't have other meaningful things in my life, if I wasn't grounded, and if I didn't have a foundation that was built on purpose and a loving family, I would imagine that I would have been quite lost. The entertainment business is so unpredictable and so out of our hands and can be so inconsiderate at times. I always tell people to make sure you have meaning in your life, and you do things that really matter that go far beyond that. I have been so blessed. I love working in the entertainment business, but I have a lot of other things that really feed my soul. That moment, being let go from Dancing with The Stars, it was a really shitty departure and unexpected and shocking, and not handled in a gentlemanly way, but that's showbiz. So, that wasn’t the surprise. The surprise was those moments where you expect to be treated the way that you treat other people. People don't really let us down; they break our expectations. That moment allowed me to dig a little deeper and say, “Okay. What's next?” It inspired me to get more creative and find the next opportunity to start Brooke Burke Body. Allison Kugel: How can people find your Brooke Burke Body and Longevity brands? Brooke Burke: Brook Burke Body is everywhere. It's on every Smart TV. It's in the App Store. I guess the easiest way to find me is at BrookeBurke.com. It’s a portal for all things longevity: recipes, blogs, community inspiration and all of the fitness work that I do. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Brooke Burke. Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment and pop culture columnist and author of the book, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel and at AllisonKugel.com.

Downtown Miami’s popular waterfront restaurant and bar Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) launches a new winter menu that includes brand-new dishes (including five plates inspired by the museum’s current art exhibition Leandro Erlich: Liminal), plus some reimagined recipes of old favorites. The waterfront restaurant also unveils a refreshed, new look following a series of enhancements to its indoor and outdoor spaces, including the addition of lush greenery and rattan lighting fixtures that further highlight the surrounding natural beauty of Biscayne Bay. Helmed by the culinary experts behind Constellation Culinary Group, the new winter menu showcases seasonal ingredients, reimagined land and sea plates, fresh produce sourced locally from French Farms, homemade, wood-fired pizzas and tempting desserts alongside a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Verde also curated five unique plates to honor PAMM’s Leandro Erlich: Liminal exhibit, which features a collection of 16 interactive pieces and site-specific installations of optical illusions that alter visitors’ basic understanding of the material world. The Argentine artist’s installations can be found within the museum and on Verde’s outdoor patio to be admired while dining. Inspired by Erlich’s Swimming Pool installation, Verde introduced its own version of Swimming Pool ($14), featuring a green mango, aji amarillo and chilled shrimp ceviche artfully presented in a sculptural dish with a pool of crystallized sugar where floating avocado dollops mingle with edible flowers. Other art-inspired dishes include Locro Argentino ($12), a traditional Argentine stew of pumpkin, savory butter beans, corn and pork; warm Beef Empanadas ($12), served with an Argentine chimichurri sauce for dipping; and Fugazza Argentina Pizza ($16), a one-of-a-kind pizza where a cheesy mixture of Parmesan and fontina Mornay is stuffed between two layers of dough and topped with caramelized onions and oregano. For dessert, a creamy Dulce de Leche Ice Cream ($12) is presented alongside warm, house-made alfajores, a Latin American delicacy stuffed with dulce de leche. In addition, Verde adds new recipes to its daily menu, including appetizers like the Tuna Carpaccio ($18), thinly sliced tuna with a tonnato sauce topped with radish and chives with a lemon juice finish; roasted Maitake Mushrooms ($18) cooked in a flavorful garlic thyme Tsuyu broth; hasselback-style Warm Butternut Squash ($15), served with ginger purée and crunchy homemade granola for texture and topped with pumpkin oil and micro-radish; and juicy heirloom Tomatoes ($15), accompanied by Beldi olives, ancient grains and a mint tahini dressing. The menu also debuts a Baby Lettuce & Endive Salad ($17), tossed with a truffle crème, crispy mushrooms, crunchy pistachios, Gorgonzola dolce and pickled shallot. A new large plate, the Roasted Salmon ($32), was introduced to the menu. The tender filet is served with autumn lentils, a crispy caper and shallot crumble drizzled with date glaze, and a side of citrusy preserved lemon herb salad. For the pizza enthusiast, two new pies debuted, including Pepperoni ($16), sprinkled with fontina cheese, oregano and Calabrian chili honey with a tomato sugo base, and Carbonara ($17), topped with prosciutto and sunny-side egg with garlic Mornay sauce, fontina cheese and chives. Guests with a sweet tooth can indulge in the latest dessert, the Chocolate & Star Anise Cremeux ($12), a light pastry presented with a cinnamon crème fraîche and caramelized sesame. Verde’s extensive cocktail menu features new creations, including the Mezcal Cooler ($17), an invigorating mix of El Recuerdo Mezcal, guava syrup, orange juice, bitters, agave and mint; Peachy Summer ($17), with cava, Grey Goose Essences White Peach & Rosemary vodka and St-Germain Elderflower liqueur topped with club soda; or Espresso Martini ($17), with Grey Goose vodka, Kahlúa coffee liqueur and a hot shot of espresso. Reimagined dishes include the Seared Chicken ($28), a golden-brown chicken breast plated with warm blistered heirloom tomatoes, black truffle purée and basil oil, and Verde’s famous dessert, the fluffy Cane Sugar Donuts ($12), served with a thick, rich caramelized cajeta sauce or Cuban coffee crème for dipping. “At Verde, we take great pride in the growing, cooking and presentation of food, which qualifies as art in our eyes and complements the world-class installations found inside the renowned Pérez Art Museum Miami,” said General Manager Daniel Florit. “Just as the exhibits rotate, we are consistently curating new menus focused on hyper-local, seasonally fresh ingredients artistically plated and almost too beautiful to eat – a testament that cultural excursions can be paired with equally ambitious menus.” Verde’s intimate indoor and outdoor seating areas have been enriched with various types of flora to create additional texture and warmth. The outdoor patio area was expanded to create a lounge space enveloped by custom planters where guests can enjoy unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay as they await their table before or after a stroll through the cultural institution. Verde also unveiled a coffee lounge for café customers looking for an afternoon pick-me-up. While dining alfresco, guests can bask in the breezy South Florida weather and gaze at the panoramic views of Biscayne Bay as they savor delectable plates. The expansive patio leads out onto the museum’s sculpture garden and the beautiful Maurice A. Ferré Park. The scenic outdoor experience showcases magnificent views of Downtown Miami and provides diners the chance to embrace sunny South Florida weather and immerse themselves in the city’s cultural offerings. Verde is open Thursday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Bistro Bar, which offers grab-and-go snacks, is open Thursday from 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit pamm.org/dining or follow @verdemiami on Instagram. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of PAMM

Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, CEO and President, 1/ST, and David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality announced their partnership for the upcoming 2023 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat on Saturday, January 28 at 1/ST’s South Florida entertainment destination, Gulfstream Park. The 2023 collaboration is part of a new multi-year partnership between 1/ST and Groot Hospitality. 1/ST tapped Groot Hospitality’s LIV for a trackside takeover of Gulfstream Park’s Carousel Club. LIV with Palm Tree Crew will curate a uniquely Miami experience featuring top-tier entertainment, celebrities, VIP hospitality, programming and post-race A-list performances by Kygo and OneRepublic. Groot Hospitality restaurants Komodo, Papi Steak, Key Club and Gekkō will serve Carousel Club guests trackside as they enjoy Whispering Angel, the Official Rosé of the 2023 Pegasus World Cup. Tickets for this year’s LIV with Palm Tree Crew experience at the Carousel Club feature an “All For One” package, including a full open bar from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., complimentary bites and a $25 wagering credit on 1/ST BET. “The Pegasus World Cup is everything Miami is - dynamic, unique, sexy, colorful and fun! I can’t think of better partners to collaborate with than David Grutman, Groot Hospitality, and Palm Tree Crew, to bring the best in food, entertainment and the VIP Miami lifestyle to horse racing’s hottest event,” said Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, CEO and President, 1/ST. In the Flamingo Room, which offers a premium luxury setting with a bird’s eye view of the track, and in the Private Luxury Suites, guests will be delighted by Groot Hospitality’s newest hotspots Gekkō and The Key Club, alongside signature offerings from Komodo, Papi Steak and Swan. Gekkō boasts premium steak cuts, jaw-dropping sushi inventions and delicious seafood options, while The Key Club is known for its fresh-catch fish and flavorful steaks. Guests will enjoy a live performance by Brian Newman, the iconic jazz vocalist and trumpeter who is currently the bandleader and arranger for Lady Gaga’s Jazz & Piano Las Vegas residency show, and who has collaborated with legendary performers Wynton Marsalis and Tony Bennett. “I’m really excited to bring Groot Hospitality’s latest concepts to the Pegasus World Cup this year,” said David Grutman, Founder of Groot Hospitality. “I feel our venues are a perfect complement to the high-energy and lively atmosphere of the race. Along with world-class entertainment, VIP experiences and music – Pegasus is going to be unmissable.” Tickets for the 2023 Pegasus World Cup Presented by Baccarat are now on sale. Individual tickets range in price from $125 to $1,250 with unparalleled entertainment and incredible views of the action throughout the venue. Whether it’s Carousel Club (“All For One” package starting at $199 and VIP tables starting at $5,000), Ten Palms ($500 - $1,250), Flamingo Room ($770 - $935), or a Private Luxury Suite (starting at $25,000) there is an experience for every fan. Guests will be treated to an on-site activation by Davidoff Cigars, a VIP pop-up Dr. Barbara Sturm experience, and beverages from returning partner, Pepsi. Transportation partner Brightline will provide guests with a new way to get to the 2023 Pegasus World Cup from their new Aventura station. Launched in 2017 as part of 1/ST's mission to modernize the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing, the Pegasus World Cup has become a premier event on the racing and Miami social calendars. The Pegasus World Cup has captured the attention of the racing industry, fans, and celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Gene Simmons, Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Olivia Culpo, Vanessa Hudgens, Vin Diesel, Ashley Simpson and Nicole Scherzinger, to name just a few. In addition to the excitement on the track, Pegasus World Cup guests have enjoyed post-race performances by Lil’ Kim, Ja Rule, Mase, El Debarge and DJ Cassidy (2022), Nelly and T-Pain (2020), Snoop Dogg and Mark Ronson (2019), Post Malone (2018) and Thomas Rhett (2017). The Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series has welcomed legendary Thoroughbred racehorses, including Arrogate (Longines World’s Best Racehorse 2016 and 2017 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner), California Chrome (two-time American Horse of the Year 2014 & 2016 and 2017 Pegasus World Cup Invitational runner-up), Gun Runner (American Horse of the Year 2017 and 2018 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner), City of Light (2019 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner), Mucho Gusto (2020 Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational winner), Knicks Go (2021 Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner), and Life is Good (2022 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Winner) ridden by award-winning jockeys Mike Smith (Arrogate), Florent Geroux (Gun Runner), Javier Castellano (City of Light), Irad Ortiz Jr. (Mucho Gusto and Life is Good), and Joel Rosario (Knicks Go). To purchase tickets, click here Luxury Suites and Ultra VIP packages are available by contacting premiumseating@pegasusworldcup.com Instagram #AllForOne By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Gulfstream