February 2012
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Whisky Bent
The music scene in Columbus is growing rapidly, so it’s no wonder the band Whisky Bent has become a common household name in the area. Between private parties and playing the outdoor stage in Uptown this summer, Whisky Bent made a lasting impression on their fans, who just can’t seem to get enough of them.
Front man Jon Saunders took time out of his busy schedule to chat with SVM about his...
December 2011
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Nacho Figueras
Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras is one of the most well-known polo players in the world. On the field he is ranked among the top 100 polo players in the world and off the field he has been the familiar face of Ralph Lauren’s Black Label line since 2005, and was recently chosen to represent the entire line of Polo fragrances. However, with humble beginnings in Argentina and an incredible drive,...
October 2011
3 posts
Sofia Vergara
Sofia won (and wowed) viewers with her sexy-meets-funny-meets-strong mother role on Modern Family, and she’s earned Emmy nods for her performance.
By R. Caligaris
A picture of bronze beauty whose radiant personality and unwavering devotion to family endeared her to Univision viewers when she debuted as host the popular 1995 travel series Fuera de Serie, model/actress Sofía...
ON THE BRINK
Columbus native Justin Price is jumping headfirst into Hollywood–and making quite a splash in the process.
Flashing lights, grueling hours and the mystical appeal of the famous Hollywood sign perched in the hills of California were too much to keep Columbus native Justin Price in the South forever. A passionate writer and actor, Justin took a leap of faith and moved to Los Angeles, California to...
Ben Page
Renowned Landscape Architect, and this year’s featured speaker for the Columbus Botanical Gardens Gala on October 11th, Ben Page is deeply passionate about the preservation and beautification of the land around us.
Interview by Kristen Brown • Photos by John Chiasson
Raised in a family where horticulture was at the forefront of daily life, Ben Page is a landscape architect in Nashville,...
August 2011
4 posts
Lulie Wallace
Columbus native, Lulie Wallace, has a passion for painting rustic landscapes and her unique expressionist approach captures the texture of materials through a study of light and shadow. She studied art at the College of Charleston earning her Bachelor of Arts in Painting. Lulie sat down with SVM to discuss her love of color, her current artistic inspiration and the importance of authenticity in...
The Royal Wedding
By Maggie Parke
SVM Contributor Maggie Parke gives us a personal perspective on one of the most anticipated weddings of our time.
When Southern Views asked me to cover the Royal Wedding, I was ecstatic! The experience was pure magic and I feel so lucky to have been there for all the fanfare and excitement. I originally moved to Wales in 2005 due to a childhood obsession with Susan Cooper’s...
Fashion Genie
Jonathan Demko is a young fashion designer who aspires to become the next big thing in the fashion industry. Demko attended St. Anne Pacelli High School, where in his senior year, he debuted his clothing line, Demkovich, in a fashion show for his senior project. Demko shared with SVM the effect his family has had on his goals, who his biggest influences are, and where he ultimately hopes to...
The Shape of Things
Over ten years ago, Sara Blakely had an issue finding the perfect undergarment to pair with her white pants and women everywhere are thankful for that fateful day. That was the day SPANX Shapewear was born.
It has been 11 years since Oprah declared Spanx one of her “favorite things.” What is one of your greatest accomplishments to date?
The creation of the Sara Blakely Foundation. I wanted...
July 2011
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Say Yes to MONTE
by: Kristen Brown
The quest for the perfect gown can sometimes be a daunting task and many brides seek the help of professionals for their expert opinion and advice. Monte Durham, Fashion Director at Bridals by Lori and star of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta on TLC, is the fashion guru on this topic. With his quick wit and southern charm, brides are sure to fall in love with the dress of their...
June 2011
2 posts
LAURA BUSH
By Marla Caligaris
Former First Lady Laura Bush visited Columbus as the featured speaker at the 5th Annual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum.
The Cunningham Center for Leadership Development will be privileged to host former First Lady Laura Bush along with Malcolm Gladwell, Randall Stephenson, Billy Payne, Brigadier General William E. Rapp, and Billy Blanchard. SVM was one of the select media to...
SIXX DESIGNS
Interview by Lane Mobley
Husband and wife duo Cortney and Robert Novogratz showcase some of their unique projects.
Nestled amidst the trendy streets of Chelsea, New York is a Columbus, Georgia native who is responsible for turning funky into fabulous. Cortney Novogratz, daughter of Lamar and Sandra Beck from Columbus, and her husband Robert are the creative minds behind Sixx Design. Completely...
May 2011
8 posts
CURTIS STONE
Interview by Stacey Leebern
This chef has come a long way since making marmalade and fudge in his grandparents’ kitchen as a young boy. Australian chef Curtis Stone has taken the United States on a cooking journey through his television show, Take Home Chef, his television appearances and his book, Surfing the Menu. He has an innate ability to capture audiences through his accent from “down...
COLIN POWELL
Interview by Chelsea Lipocky
Soldier. Husband. Father. General. Politician… All of these words describe Colin Powell, a man, before this interview, I only knew from television shows and college textbooks. After learning I would be interviewing General Powell, I read his autobiography, My American Journey, and learned about the amazing journey of an interesting man. General Powell grew up...
DEBORAH NORVILLE
Interview by Marla Caligaris
Georgia native and longtime host of the nationally syndicated television newsmagazine Inside Edition visited Columbus in January.
Deborah Norville visited Columbus on January 25th as the featured speaker for the Dr. Clarence C. Butler Service and Leadership Award Dinner. Norville, a veteran news journalist and best-selling author, graciously sat down with SVM to talk...
ONE ON ONE WITH KRISTA KLUMPP
Interview by Stacey Leebern
Krista Klumpp, former Auburn cheerleader who grew up in Smiths Station, Alabama, sat down with SVM to discuss her recent experience on Survivor 22: Redemption Island, Auburn’s National Championship and her Southern roots.
What motivated you to audition for Survivor? It was kind of a random thought and something I knew I could do. It just so happened that there was...
JOHN TESH
Interview by Stacey Leebern
One of Columbus’s most popular radio hosts, John Tesh, can be heard every day on our area’s most well known station, Sunny 100. His radio show “Music and Intelligence For Your Life” routinely uncovers a wealth of practical information and presents daily life-changing choices. With topics ranging from dating advice, to healthier living, to better career strategies, the...
POLO'S HITMAN
Interview by Lane Mobley
Eddy Martinez, a native of the Dominican Republic, is one of Polo’s star athletes for the Upatoi Polo Club, and enjoys the pleasure of traveling the world over for his dream occupation.
Eddy Martinez says his perfect day involves playing polo with his son Alan in the outskirts of Columbus, Georgia, a place he finds peaceful and relaxing, while also getting paid for it....
DIRTY JOBS: MIKE ROWE
Objective: To work more jobs than anyone else on earth. To toil in every state. To labor with men and women doing the kinds of jobs that make civilized life possible for the rest of us. To laugh. To sweat. To collapse. To laugh some more. To prove that hard work and fun can coexist. One peek at Mike Rowe’s résumé and you know he is not applying for a job in any mailroom you’ve ever seen.
As...
ROD STEWART
By Sundi Rose
Known for his mop of hair and penchant for pop fashion, “Rod the Mod” has long been a favorite of celebrity-watchers, thanks in large part to his love life and, above all, his music.
Rod Stewart began his career as a respected interpretative singer and an accomplished songwriter. He created a raw combination of folk, rock, blues and country that sounded like no other folk or...