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The Next Eastwood Western

If you’re filming in Alberta, this town is big enough for the two of us.IMG_0829When Hollywood comes to Calgary, Hotel Arts is a natural choice for a meeting. But when it’s the team producing the next film in the Eastwood legacy of western epics, the art at this boutique hotel simply makes good horse sense. Seen here, Producer/Director Lawrence Roeck and Executive Producer Shana Wilson had just arrived from Longview…LR in Longview…where they met with John Scott, Clint Eastwood’s wrangler from Unforgiven, among many other IMDB-worthy accomplishments too long to list here. But does that little Brad Pitt flick Legends of the Fall ring a bell?western saddlesLet’s just say when Hell on Wheels needs saddles, John Scott has a loaner or three. IMG_0943Between rustling props from farms in the foothills to moseying through this art-laden lobby in the heart of Calgary…

IMG_0818… pre-production on the feature starring Clint Eastwood’s son Scott is keeping Lawrence busy. Meanwhile, at Hotel Art’s new Yellow Door Bistro, Ennio Morricone isn’t part of the DJ selects, but Lawrence does his best Good, Bad and Ugly anyway — under the watchful eye of yet another equestrian objet d’art.IMG_0813Maintaining LA standards, we paired Dungeness Crab Salad with St. Supery Sauv Blanc. Food not visible because we gobbled it all up. IMG_0821It was a very serious meeting. Which led to a very serious article on creative financing.

IMG_0953Afterwards, I went out front to collect my ride from the valet…IMG_0859… the bike, not the Bentley. And discovered another thirst-quenching service touch.Tiffany Burns Hotel ArtsThanks, Hotel Arts! Diablo starts filming in Alberta early 2014. Dress, Diane von Furstenberg.ClearSmall xx 2

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Vive la Veuve

IMG_0586Taking in a game at the Calgary Polo Club is always an exciting way to spend a Sunday afternoon, but when Team Veuve is playing, look out.IMG_0656Welcome to the 2013 Veuve Clicquot Calgary Polo Classic.IMG_0555As mallets clashed on the field, the Ranch House morphed into Maison Veuve. Signature orange umbrellas served a vital dual purpose — protecting the beautiful people from the sun while keeping the champagne cold.IMG_0554Power player clan of the day:  Bill Lloyd of Black Watch Property, Bev Jarvis of Urban Development Institute, Margot Seaman and Josh Morrissey, recently scooped up by the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL draft.IMG_0545Just in case there wasn’t enough on the field, Maserati and Ferrari had extra horsepower ready to roll.IMG_0572Patronus president Cathy Butler, polo apropos in her Ralph Lauren tank, with South African polo pro Warren Lurie, taking a brief bubble break from his hectic summer match schedule in the 6 goal league.IMG_0574It’s all in the details:  you can never have enough equestrian-style accessories, as evidenced by Cathy’s covet-worthy gold Gucci.IMG_0556Meanwhile, there was a game to watch and more champagne to drink. Remax’s Gordon Ross reminds us he’s both a gladiator on the polo field and in his sandals. Beside him Lawrence Roeck, director and producer of Diablo, starring Clint Eastwood’s son Scott, takes time out from pre-pro to take in Team Veuve.IMG_0660Polo fans were too polite to tell me to get out of the way while I seized the limelight, courtesy portrait photographer Barbara Blakey. Perhaps they realized the world would be a better place with my farmer’s tan recorded for posterity. Sunglasses, Dior. Dress, American Eagle. Hat, random Jysk offering for $3.50.IMG_0666At halftime, the genteel and well-heeled are put to work. And when a divot stomper is this dedicated, you know a future polo patrona can’t be too far away.IMG_0593In the yellow jerseys, Team Veuve went on to win the day. ¡Enhorabuena! to Roberto Foster, Chris Fochuk, Daniel Roenisch and Pedro Orellano.IMG_0565Polo and champagne, the perfect pairing. Vive la Veuve and carpe diem at the Calgary Polo Club!

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