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community community events | lemay wine & chocolate affair p9

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community events | star chefs p15

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the art of living | eldercare—bridging the gap for families p33

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Summer has arrived and we at ShowCase Magazine invite you to savor the ease of life that comes with the “Art of Living” in the summer months. Savor longer days, dining al fresco, travel and the best of cultural experiences here in our backyard.

Speaking of our backyard, we are pleased to turn the spot-light on singer and Tacoma native Vicci Martinez. She gra-ciously shared her insights on life, success, music and her unique perspective coming from Tacoma.

Cooking in the backyard takes on an innovative twist with Chef Holly, recently named Celebrity Chef for the 2012 Gig Harbor Food and Wine Festival. Learn about her love for cooking and why our area’s abundance of rainy days keeps her in a constant state of creativity.

Senior writer Candace Brown shares the expertise and design plans for Tehaleh, by Newland Communities. The master plan for these 4,200 acres in Bonney Lake will be developed through local feedback and a mindful approach to the strategic vision for a sustainable, vibrant and rich community, you guessed it, in our backyard.

Looking for a summer retreat? Your wanderlust will be inspired in our ESCAPE feature on the resort at Port Lud-low, now receiving accolades from the sophisticated trav-eler as the gourmet boutique getaway that is surprisingly close at hand.

We welcome you to the summer edi-tion of ShowCase Magazine. We trust that the images and stories that follow will be savored as much as the warmth of summer in your backyard.

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It’s been a whirlwind year for 27-year-old singer and musician Vicci Martinez. Originally from Tacoma, Martinez has been a local music scene staple around here since the mid-’90s. After her appearance on “The Voice” last spring representing Team Cee Lo, Martinez’s performances, the popularity of her funky soul music, her talent and her fans have proved to be the perfect storm propelling her forward. Now she’s landed in Los Angeles with a record deal, a new self-titled album, “Vicci,” coming out this summer and a pending concert tour. But success hasn’t been overwhelming. Martinez has found herself just saying “Yes” to opportunities—and to Hollywood. ShowCase Magazine caught up with her to hear all about it. TAMMY ROBACKER

What are your musical inspirations?I’m a writer, singer and musician, so the music that grabs me the most are songs that usually have inspirational messages. One of the things I’ve tried to do, too, is write my instrumen-tal work to evoke emotion. It’s a hard thing to do as a musi-cian, but when you get it, it’s powerful.

What instruments do you play?I grew up playing the violin. I play guitar, drums, other percus-sion and a little piano. I learn what I need to learn, too, but I’m not a prodigy. Mostly, I play guitar.

How did growing up in Tacoma influence your music?I think there’s such a grounding energy in the Northwest. It keeps you humble. I had a lot of people support my music here, but there’s such a realness and connecting with people. Not to say LA doesn’t have the same type of scene, but after being on a TV show like “The Voice,” it’s a different game out here. There’s so many people trying to get to that next level. For me, knowing success in Tacoma first, there’s more of a feeling of quality, enjoyment and experiencing the music. Having those roots helps me in LA.

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Classify your style today.My music fits into the pop rock soul genre. My voice is based in gospel training that I had, so there is definitely a soulfulness to it.

How did your appearance on “The Voice” change your life? I am really grateful that I had that opportunity and I seized it. I just said “Yes” to it. For the last 10 years, I had been look-ing for a way to reach a wider audience. All the blessings that came from it amazed me. On this platform, now I have more fans to say that to. Sometimes taking that leap opens up so many beautiful doors in life.

What can fans expect on the new album?I feel like it’s definitely an evolution from my last album. I worked with some hot producers and did more mainstream, electronic, pop and up-tempo stuff. They helped me hone in and make the songs really stand out. But you’ll still see my moody, soulful, funky music. That is who I am.

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Music In The ParkWednesdays in July & August, 7pmSylvester ParkCapitol Way S & Legion Way SW, Olympia,360.357.8948musicintheparkolympia.com

Gig Harbor Food & Wine FestivalJuly 17, noon - 5pmGig Harbor History Museum4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor206.399.5815harborwineandfoodfest.com

ZoobileeJuly 20, 6pm - 10pmPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacomazoosociety.org

Kirkland UncorkedJuly 20 - 22Marina Park25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirklandkirklanduncorked.com

Comcast Bite Of SeattleJuly 20 - 22Seattle Center305 Harrison St, Seattle425.295.3262comcastbiteofseattle.com

Classic Car and Boat ShowJuly 21, 10am - 3pmMarina22307 Dock St, Des Moinesdesmoineswa.gov

Garden TourJuly 21, 10am - 5pmFederal Way SymphonyVarying locations253.529.9857federalwaysymphony.org

JuneA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum June 15 - July 8 Lakewood Playhouse5729 Lakewood Towne Ctr, Lakewood253.588.0042lakewoodplayhouse.org

Lacey in TuneSummer Concerts in the Park June 27 - August 8, Wednesdays at noonJuly 14 - August 11, Saturdays at 7pmHuntamer Park618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey360.438.2631ci.lacey.wa.us/events

In the Spirit: Contemporary Native American ArtJune 26 - August 26Washington State History Museum1911 Pacific Ave, Tacomawshs.org

Emerald Queen Casino’s Taste of TacomaJune 29 - July 1Point Defiance Park5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma425.295.3262tasteoftacoma.com

Lakewood SummerFESTJune 29 - July 1Fort Steilacoom Park 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood253.983.7887cityoflakewood.us

Singing in the Summer—A Playdate with RevelsJune 30, 10am - 3pmBroadway Center For The Performing Artsbroadwaycenter.org

JulyFireworks over Des MoinesJuly 4, 5pmMarina 22307 Dock St, Des Moinesdesmoineswa.gov

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Gather Up the Fragments:The Andrews Shaker CollectionJuly 11 - October 28Bellevue Art Museum510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue425.519.0770bellevuearts.org

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arts & events calendarGig Harbor Summer Art FestivalJuly 21 - 22Gig Harbor Historic WaterfrontJudson St, Gig Harborpeninsulaartleague.com

Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfairJuly 27 - 29Bellevue Square and BAM510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue425.519.0770bellevuearts.org

AugustProctor Arts Fest August 4, 10am - 5pmProctor Business DistrictN 26th & Proctor St, Tacoma proctorartsfest.com

ArtRageous August 4, 11am - 6pmDowntown Auburnauburnwa.gov

Art in the GardenAugust 4 - 5Arts Alive!46620 228th Ave SE, Enumclawplateauartsalive.org

TurandotAugust 4 - 18, 7:30pmMcCaw Hall321 Mercer St, Seattleseattleopera.org

Asia Pacific Cultural Center LuauAugust 9, 3pm asiapacificculturalcenter.org

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Summer Stock FestivalAugust 16 - 26Centerstage Theatre & CWU3200 SW Dash Pt Rd, Federal Way253.661.1444centerstagetheatre.com

Poverty Bay Arts FestivalAugust 18, 10am - 5pmBeach Park Auditorium22030 Cliff Ave S, Des Moinesdesmoineswa.gov

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Sand in the City 2012 Sandblast! GalaAugust 24 - 26Hands On Children’s Museum414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia360.956.0818hocm.org/sitc

21st—Ever Olalla Bluegrass FestivalAugust 18, 11am - 8pmS Kitsap Southern Little League Field5150 Olalla Valley Rd, Olalla253.857.5604olallabluegrass.com

Puyallup FairSeptember 7 - 23Puyallup Fair Grounds110 9th Ave SW, Puyallupthefair.com

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Poverty Bay Brews and BluesAugust 25, noon - 8pmDes Moines Beach Park22030 Cliff Ave S, Des Moinesdesmoineswa.gov

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Alice in Wonderland themed, the 2012 Star Chefs event at the Broadway Center in Tacoma amazed it’s 350 patrons with festivi-ties and surprises. Attendees enjoyed an evening filled with bidding, dining and entertainment. Most sought after auction items included a winemaker’s dinner for 8 with Corvus Cellars, private tour of Cali-fornia Wine Country and San Francisco for 6 couples and a white gold aquamarine and diamond pendant designed for Star Chefs on Broadway by LeRoy Jewelers. Star Chefs on Broadway raises vi-tal funds for the Broadway Center’s Education Programs that serve more than 35,000 students and teachers annually, making it the most dynamic and impactful program in Washington.

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At Olympia Olive Oil, you’ll be hard-pressed to leave the store without a little taste of what makes it so special.

Having just opened its doors in the heart of downtown Olympia in January, the new business owned by Fred Berschauer and John Hoehne sells high quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars-- with many of the gourmet products being sourced from across the world—at affordable prices.

Berschauer, a FEMA worker who was deployed to Missouri after tornadoes and flooding hit that region, discovered a store in Branson with high-end olive oils and balsamic vinegars. After the store clerk gave him a thorough tasting, Berschauer called Hoehne, his friend of 36 years, and told him he had a delicious idea for a new business.

“Olympia had nothing like this. The oils are fresh and clean, the vinegars are an exact representation of the flavors they are la-beled as, and I was hooked,” said Berschauer.

Sourcing oils from both the Northern Hemisphere (Spain, Tu-nisia, Italy, Portugal, Greece and California) and the Southern (Chile, Argentina and Australia) allows Olympia Olive Oil to sell the freshest product available because it has fresh pressings ev-ery six months. The vinegars are authentic too. “Our balsamics are from Modena, Italy and come in just about any fruit flavor you can imagine, as well as some flavors you can’t imagine like Sorano honey, espresso, champagne and maple.”

With summer here and hearty salads and grilled meats on every-one’s menu, Berschauer recommends getting creative with the dressing! Try blood orange olive oil paired with cranberry pear white balsamic or splash an herb olive oil on your pasta salads. For grillers or slow barbecue roasters, the Tuscan herb olive oil makes a flawless marinade for poultry, fish and pork. Customers are always encouraged to stop in for a tasting and find their own favorite flavors. TAMMY ROBACKER

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chef holly, 2012 celebrity chefIf you want to know why Chef Holly Smith loves cooking in Washington, blame it on the rain.

Bad weather by the rest of the world’s standards pays rich dividends for her delicious ideas. With recipes inspired by plentiful crops of fresh tomatoes, juicy nectarines, wild wa-tercress, fragrant herbs, tender chanterelles and fish from local waters available year round in the Pacific Northwest, Smith is in a constant state of culinary creativity. This bounty of local, wild ingredients form the delicious menu at Café Juanita, her restaurant in Kirkland.

“We are so fortunate here in Washington. I have friends who are chefs all over the country and they are so impressed with our great fresh food. Wild food comes just out of the ground right into the restaurants. In terms of flavor, quality and price, it’s outstanding,” said Smith.

Nicknamed “Chef Holly” by friends, fans and foodies alike, she cooks with a commitment to using organics, promoting sustainability, and sourcing the freshest local food. “Access to great food—the farms and meats and artisan producers—is exploding out there. People across the world are recognizing

the importance of an ingredient. I have been in great res-taurants in New York, and I’ve seen some of their produce. What we have here is really special.”

Invited to be the 2012 Celebrity Chef at the third annual Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival along the historic waterfront on July 14, Smith will be doing tasty food demos, participating in an Iron Chef style cook-off and attending the VIP dinner where guests can pick up tips from her in person.

“I love the energy that Chef Holly brings to our event,” said the festival’s event director Victoria Trimmer. “With her dedication to locally produced ingredients, she is a perfect ambassador for our unique food and wine culture in the Puget Sound region.”

Festival highlights include wine tastings, educational semi-nars, cooking demos and book signings by chefs and authors. The event is presented by the Gig Harbor Historic Water-front Association. TAMMY ROBACKER

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TacomaAsado2810 6th Ave | 253.272.7770asadotacoma.com

Cutter’s Point Coffee1936 Pacific Ave | 253.272.7101cutterspoint.com

Indochine Asian Dining Lounge1924 Pacific Ave | 253.272.8200indochinedowntown.com

Maxwell’s Restaurant & Lounge454 St.Helens Ave | 253683.4115maxwells-tacoma.com

Melting Pot2121 Pacific Ave | 253.535.3939meltingpot.com

Social Bar and Grill1715 Dock St | 253.301.3835thesocialbarandgrill.com

Stanley & Seafort’s 115 E 34th St | 253.473.7300stanleyandseaforts.com

Varsity Grill 1114 Broadway | 253.627.1229varsitygrill.com

University PlaceMassimo Italian Bar and Grill4020 Bridgeport Way W253.503.1902massimosup.com

PuyallupChili Thai Restauant 3712 9th St SW | 253.864.7005

Mama Stortini’s3207 E Main | 253.845.7569mamastortinis.com

Toscanos437 29th St NE | 253.864.8600toscanospuyallup.com

Trapper’s Sushi206 39th Ave SW | 253.891.2046 trapperssushi.net

Bonney LakeTrapper’s Sushi/Sushi Town20649 Hwy 410 E | 253.891.2046sushitownbonneylake.com

SumnerWindmill Bistro16009 60th St E | 253.826.7897windmillbistro.com

OlympiaCicada700 4th St E | 360.753.5700cicadaolympia.com

Mercato Ristorante 111 Market St NE | 360.528.3663 mercatoristorante.com

Ramblin Jacks 520 4th Ave E | 360.754.8909ramblinjacks.com

SWING Wine Bar825 Columbia St SW | 360.357.9464swingwinebar.com

Waterstreet Café and Bar610 Water St SW | 360.709.9090waterstreetcafeandbar.com

Gig HarborBrix257707 Pioneer Way | 253.858.6626harborbrix.com

Tides Tavern2925 Harborview Dr | 253.858.3982tidestavern.com

dining guideFederal WayIndochine Seafood & Satay Bar 31406 Pacific Hwy S | 253.529.4214 indochinefederalway.com

McGrath’s Fish House1911 S 320th St | 253.839.5000mcgrathsfishhouse.com

KentBanyan Tree Restaurant504 Ramsay Way | 253.981.6333banyantreerestaurant.com

CentraliaBoccata Deli & Market405 N Tower Ave | 360.736.2404

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For two decades, the vision of a master planned community called Cascadia—on 4,200 acres in east Pierce County—waited in limbo before being lost to the nation’s banking cri-sis. Then in 2011, a company called Newland Communities purchased the property, renamed the project “Tehaleh” and launched into the first phase of development with vigor. At the grand opening in late summer of 2012, visitors will see about a dozen spec homes by six different builders, plus the Welcome Center and amenities like parks and trails. One el-ementary school already exists on the property.

“We are excited to be able to bring this community back to life,” said Newland’s vice president and general manager, Scott Jones. The completion of all phases will mean 5,900 homes of varying designs, styles, sizes and price points, in-cluding multifamily—either condos or rentals—as well as seven schools, retail and other businesses, and a fire station. Eventually, a 10-mile trail system will connect a series of parks, with six parks being built in the first year.

“There’s a significant amount of commercial land available,” Jones added. “We have 420 acres of the property set aside for an employment center, so there’s opportunity there for light industrial, office and retail components as well.”

Newland Communities has a 40-plus-year track record of creating communities people love, said Jones. The company

has 40 projects active around the country, in 14 states, and the same CEO it started with in 1968: Robert B. McLeod. “We estimate that we’ve built 175,000 single-family and mul-tifamily homes over the last 40 years and 20 million square feet of commercial development,” Jones said. “Newland has learned from experience,” he said.

“We’ve learned to listen to what people want,” he contin-ued. “We are focused on consumer research and reaching out to buyers and potential buyers, understanding what is im-portant to them, understanding why they would want to live or work in the community that we’re developing.” Before beginning Tehaleh, the company interviewed 1,200 people in the Seattle/Tacoma area, for 17 minutes each.

When asked what sets Newland apart, Jones said, “It is our people and our leader and what we use as our vision state-ment: ‘We love creating incredible places.’ The 250 people who work at Newland really do live that every day. We truly believe that.” He encourages people to come take a look, confident that Tehaleh will make them believers too. CANDACE BROWN

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As you arrive you are greeted by breathtaking scenic views of Ludlow Bay with a lush tree-lined coast and magnificent Olympic Mountains as backdrop. Situated on the pristine shores of Ludlow Bay, the Resort at Port Ludlow is a wel-come oasis, set in a banana belt region known for warmth and sunshine.

The boutique resort is pet-friendly and has an inviting up-scale feel. Quaint and compact, the resort has the charm of a southern home, complete with long porches that beckon the traveler to sit and contemplate. The charm extends to the service as guests are treated like friends. Well-appointed rooms come standard with gas fireplaces, a spa-style soak-ing tub, flat-screen televisions and, our favorite, a soft down comforter atop the bed.

Before any thoughts of rest, you will want to take in the resort’s unmatched golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves. A challenging, yet rewarding, golf experience will be yours amid the spectacular natural surroundings where deer roam, eagles fly overhead and wildflowers explode in a riot of colors.

Water lovers find their fix at what is considered one of the most beautiful and gentle harbors in the Pacific Northwest. In and around the water, visitors can view an abundance of natu-ral wildlife that call the harbor home. With a full-service guest moorage, kayaking and bike rentals, and nearby walking trails, Port Ludlow Marina has plentiful options for outdoor pursuits.

A day at play works up an ample appetite. Foodies or novice noshers, you are in for a delight. The inn’s Fireside Restaurant offers a fresh combination of sophisticated cuisine and roman-tic atmosphere. Tacoma native Chef Dan prepares culinary delights using home-grown food sourced locally. “I really en-joy creating dishes using our local resources, and luckily we have some of the best here in our backyard,” he says. Chef Dan’s love for raw food is evident in his careful preparation of dishes.

Restaurant favorites include Kobe beef prepared in a robust beef sauce, simmered for 24 hours with a bold flavor that will satisfy any meat lover. The cioppino is unparalleled in fla-vor and savory bite, with a tomato base that is marked with peppery taste to complement the seafood. Chef Dan seems to possess an unmatched expertise in combining fresh and complex flavors. And let us not forget to mention the well-stocked wine cellar that has made the “Wine Spectator” list of favorites.

A stunning setting, gourmet food, unmatched wine cellar and amazing service in a charming coastal atmosphere: The Inn at Port Ludlow is an easy choice when planning a getaway that will fill and delight the most sophisticated traveler. LEAH GROUT

For more information: 877.805.0868, portludlowresort.com

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Thirty-five-year old Angela Wheeler knew all about stress. While her husband survived both pancreatic cancer and a heart transplant, she developed a serious weight problem, lacked exercise, and was a mother of two. Things needed to change.

Enter Connie Hara. She directs the Go Red for Women heart health program for the South Sound division of the American Heart Association. Based on the 12-week Better U health makeover plan —outlined on the Go Red for Women web-site—she created a new program by the same name, ac-cessing local health care organizations. She wanted to reach women at risk.

Many women from Pierce and Thurston counties ap-plied for the Better U program. Wheeler was one of only 13 selected between the ages 30-60.

Hara explained the selection process: “They had to fill out a five-page application and tell us what they ate, how often they ex-ercised, what their goals were, and what they wanted to get out of it. I think they came into this thinking, ‘Sure, that sounds like fun. Yeah, I could make some changes.’ But what we really found out is that all of us are at risk. Among women, heart dis-ease remains the No. 1 killer, causing one in three deaths,” said Hara.

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Expertise, help and sponsorship came from Franciscan Health System’s St. Joseph Heart and Vascular Center, the Ameri-can Heart Association, and Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, in the form of cardiac specialists, nutrition counselors, lifestyle coaches, fitness trainers and many others who could provide an extra boost of education and inspiration. It all began with initial health screening.

“Eleven of these ladies were identi-fied as having major medical con-cerns,” Hara said. “They needed medication. They needed to see a doctor very quickly.”

Meeting weekly, the women learned, made progress, and had fun. “Embel-lish Salon did makeovers on every single lady on National Wear Red Day,” Hara added. “By the time they left there, they looked like vibrant, refreshed women.” After seven months, those same 11 participants completed the program, which cul-minated with the Tacoma Go Red for Women luncheon on April 27, 2012.

“Most of us were just out there do-ing whatever we wanted, eating whatever we wanted and not having a care,” Wheeler said. Now much healthier and 50 pounds lighter, she said, “It was all so positive for me, knowing that I wasn’t alone.”

But other at-risk women are alone. Hara dreams of helping them too. CANDACE BROWN

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As Americans live increasingly longer, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often falls to grown children—men and women in their 40s, 50s and 60s who are busy with careers or perhaps children of their own. Getting caught in this caregiving “sandwich”—growing children on one side, aging parents on the other—can be an emotional and financial burden, especially if you don’t know where to begin or how to get help.

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What is eldercare law?Simply put, eldercare law addresses the legal needs of the elderly. Elder law professionals specialize in retirement benefits, estate planning, health care and related issues. Our entire focus is on helping seniors and families. We end up undoing a lot of documents that are not prepared properly.

When should we have it in place? Unfortunately, most people wait for a crisis, when they are experiencing health decline. Why not prepare now while you are healthy and have the time? Executing these documents is an act of protection for you and your loved ones.

What is life care planning? I became really frustrated when we were working in a traditional eldercare platform. It did not meet the full needs of our client families. Life care planning is a new model of practice. It adds care management and long-term care planning to eldercare law practice. It is a more proactive approach to the eldercare law guardianship work.

What if Mom or Dad is not ready to have the conversation?Tell your parents that you want to prevent crisis and execute their wishes—to think beyond the moment. If you are hit by a bus, who will pay your bills and who will take care of your health care? We are all about empowering people, and it takes documents to do that. The bottom line is that a power of attorney is really the most important piece of documentation since it allows people to choose whom they want to execute their wishes.

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