A new housing development is coming to Prosper Samantha is the editor for the Frisco and Prosper-Celina editions She joined Community Impact in 2021 as the editor for the Lewisville-Flower Mound-Highland Village editions She graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2018 with a degree in journalism she reported on education for the Victoria Advocate the stuff that takes up any free time they have all the stuff they’re not able to get to and the ways in which any of us get anything done Today, Richard Mirabella discusses his debut novel, Brother and Sister Enter the Forest the influence of Throwing Muses’ album “Purgatory/Paradise” on the structure of the novel Richard Mirabella: I think it’s just an interesting story–that idea of like we have these blood ties to another person and that comes with all of this feeling of responsibility it’s very hard to detach from somebody if they’re your blood and Willa’s struggle with caring for her brother and wanting to escape him Richard Mirabella is a writer and civil servant living in Upstate New York His stories have appeared in Story Magazine He’s the author of the novel Brother & Sister Enter the Forest a New York Times Editors’ Choice and Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature Masthead About Sign Up For Our Newsletters How to Pitch Lit Hub Privacy Policy Support Lit Hub - Become A Member Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving there was a problem processing your request In the meantime, please Return to the homepage SEARCHThe global authority in superyachting The 47.9-metre Trinity motor yacht Mirabella has changed central agencies, now listed for sale with Kurt Bosshardt and Bret van Roden of Denison Yachting Mirabella was delivered in 2004, constructed in aluminium by US yard Trinity Yachts to ABS class She has benefitted from several major refits since her delivery including that of a multimillion-dollar refit in 2012 – with works including an interior restyling and the cut down of her bulwarks to improve views from the main deck – and another extensive refit in 2018 She has been meticulously maintained since most recently completing her 20-year ABS Special Survey in 2024 Accommodation is for up to 11 guests in five cabins including a main deck master suite with his-and-hers en suites and walk-in wardrobe there are three double cabins and a twin with a Pullman berth Her refreshed interiors from Scott Carpenter are said to be "aristocratic" characterised by dark woods and cleverly chosen Her main saloon is a prime example of her stylish interiors fitted with comfortable cream sofas accented by navy pillows and a rich wood cabinet which reveals a full entertainment centre Nearby lies an equally as impressive formal dining area for 10 guests and a sky lounge above offers another lounge space with full bar and games table Mirabella's exteriors are a highlight of her design built for optimal relaxation and entertainment an inflatable swim platform extension offers easy and enjoyable access to the water perfect for the motor yacht's extensive toy box including water slide Twin 2,250hp Caterpillar engines give Mirabella a maximum speed of 18 knots and range of 3,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. The yacht for sale is also fitted with Quantum zero-speed stabilisers Mirabella is asking $12,400,000. 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The program allows for graduate students at the School of Music, Dance and Theatre to live at Mirabella in exchange for performances on-site.  The close proximity between students and residents is what fosters close relationships and is ultimately the heart of the artists-in-residence program: A multigenerational community where arts and culture are celebrated.  The artist-in-residence program began in 2019 with a proposal from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. It was designed by Lindsey Beagley, the director of Lifelong University Engagement a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Popular Music The program consists of three graduate music students and one graduate dance student It was designed to aid graduate students and show off their artistic excellence while also serving the community at Mirabella allowing residents to experience arts and culture through a different perspective Graduate students in the program are expected to perform once a week for residents as well as partake in a "flex engagement" where they interact with residents This interaction can be anything from a history lecture on jazz musicians to a guitar lesson as long as it's an activity involving them and the residents shared her experience on how the program has reignited her love for the piano.  Malinoff established a relationship with Michelle Da Hye Kim a doctoral student in music performance and a collaborative pianist Kim was a member of the first cohort in the program Kim and Malinoff shared a passion for piano I wouldn't have started again," Malinoff said Artists in the program often feel similar deep connections to the residents Charity Morrison is a graduate student studying horn performance she said her attitude toward the older generations has shifted as she becomes closer to residents A post shared by Charity Morrison (@charliethehuman_) "It's challenged and changed a lot of my perspectives about what I thought the older generation was like and then also it ends up having that effect on my community as well because I bring them in here," Morrison said Morrison recalled a coworker from her time in the food service industry who now visits Mirabella.  "Somebody I used to be chopping bell peppers and onions in the back of a restaurant with he now comes in and teaches guitar lessons to my neighbor," Morrison said This culmination of a shared love for the arts leads to unique connections that wouldn't normally occur outside of a program like this.  "I've built a lot of personal friendships and relationships with residents in the building and then that effect has extended outward as well with my peers," Morrison said.  READ MORE: Opinion: We need to make more friends with smile lines The original goal for the program was a community undefined by age.  "When we collaborated with the School of Music the idea was: music and the arts is one of these things that can bring generations together," Beagley said "Because it doesn't really matter if you are 18 or 80 If you both love jazz music or whatever the case is Mirabella has accomplished this goal of not only supporting the arts but also creating a community of people of all ages to share a mutual passion.  "It has made living at Mirabella wonderful," Malinoff said "It is hard to imagine not having them here in the summer time Reach the reporter at jagon128@asu.edu Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on X.  Jazlyn is a sophomore studying journalism and mass communication This is her second semester with The State Press This website uses cookies to make your experience better and easier. 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For more information, please see our Cookie Policy Published 6 months ago6m ago • Bookmarks: 235 A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday for Mirabella Cocina Latina an eatery in Dobbs Ferry located next to LOOK Dine-In Cinemas at Rivertowns Square The restaurant that features Latin American cuisine and cocktails opened in July but has recently expanded its menu as more people have discovered it and relayed their positive experience to family and friends “I have been rooting for Mirabella Cocina Latina,” said Dr the Dobbs Ferry representative for The Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce “because we need a lot more spice and flavor in Dobbs Ferry.” State Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky (D/Dobbs Ferry) who presented owner Brian Schultz with a proclamation have enjoyed dining at Mirabella Cocina Latina “Any place who can do yucca fries will always have a place in Dobbs Ferry,” Shimsky quipped Proclamations and well wishes were also given by representatives of State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins and Westchester County Executive George Latimer The space had been vacant since another restaurant closed in 2019 Owned by the same “mother company” as LOOK Mirabella Cocina Latina offers dishes inspired by Mexico All the drinks and cocktails available are “100% natural” with no syrups or processed fruits used who noted Mirabella means “look beautiful,” said the restaurant is unique to the area “It’s a perfect spot to be in this area,” he said Mirabella also has a large party room suitable to handle up to 120 people for a birthday celebration or wedding reception Mirabella is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday to 9 p.m.) Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m Customers can get three tacos for $8 on Taco Tuesdays and enjoy sporting events on large screens in the bar area Mirabella Cocina Latina will be participating in Hudson Valley Restaurant Week where guests can enjoy specially curated prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner For more information, visit www.mirabellacocina.com © 2025. The Hudson Indy Westchester's Rivertowns News - By using this site you agree to the use of cookies, more info. 2024 at 12:39 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday NY — One of Westchester's best kept secrets is about to have its moment in the spotlight If you haven't been to Mirabella Cocina Latina yet which opened in Dobbs Ferry over the summer you have been missing out on the chance to "celebrate Latin and South America’s rich culinary heritage with dishes inspired by Mexico and Venezuela." The restaurant at 1 Hamilton St is a place where "every dish dances with vibrant flavors and fresh twists on tradition." The Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday and experience the flavors of Mirabella firsthand SEE ALSO: Grab A Table: Fall 2024 Restaurant Week Coming Up In The Hudson Valley Guests at Mirabella Cocina Latina can enjoy an amazing menu of dishes including their signature street tacos served with Spanish rice and black beans we believe in fostering a sense of community," owner Brian Schultz said "Guests have been raving about our delicious cuisine and our inviting space is perfect for gathering and enjoying the company of friends and family." With space for large parties and corporate/private events the restaurant says it is an ideal destination for any occasion with décor inspired by the bright colors and textures of Latin American art Mirabella Cocina Latina has a dog-friendly patio Find out more information on the Mirabella Cocina Latina website or follow on Instagram and Facebook at @mirabellacocina Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. but adding some unconventional ingredients takes these biscuits somewhere else Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareThis recipe appears in a collection. See all stories.Former book designer and now food writer Guy Mirabella sees recipes as a way to explore bigger ideas a collection of Sicilian(ish) recipes and stories includes a version of Anzac biscuits that strays so far from tradition that Mirabella even considered calling them “oat biscotti” “I don’t want to disrespect the Anzac biscuit but this was my way of taking it somewhere else for a bit,” he says where the seeds often flavour sweet dishes Ground ginger acknowledges the Asian influences that now shape Australian cuisine And date syrup crept in after a chat with a vegan friend about healthier alternatives to refined sugar and honey Mirabella says he’s been baking Anzacs for years “When we had the cafe [Shop Ate in Mount Eliza we mucked around with Anzacs like you wouldn’t believe.” And while the version he settled on for Pranzo may not be “true blue” Guy Mirabella has photographed his Anzac biscuits on one of his treasured Fornasetti plates.Guy MirabellaAnzac biscuitsINGREDIENTS This is an edited extract from Pranzo by Guy Mirabella (Hardie Grant Books) The best recipes from Australia's leading chefs straight to your inbox This transaction marks a new holding for the firm executed at a trade price of $8.37 per share The acquisition has resulted in a 0.74% increase in the firm's portfolio with Kingsway Financial Services now representing 5.80% of the firm's total holdings This strategic investment highlights the firm's interest in expanding its portfolio within the financial services sector the firm primarily focuses on the Utilities and Communication Services sectors MIRABELLA's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation through careful selection of high-potential stocks The trade was executed at a price of $8.37 slightly above the current market price of $8.23 This strategic move positions Kingsway Financial Services as a significant component of the firm's holdings The transaction reflects the firm's confidence in the potential growth and value of Kingsway Financial Services indicating challenges in profitability and growth These metrics suggest that while the company has shown some growth it faces challenges in sustaining profitability Operating within the Vehicles & Parts industry, Kingsway Financial Services faces several challenges, including a negative ROE of -38.89 and a [Cash to Debt](https://www.gurufocus.com/term/interest-coverage/KFS) ratio of 0.11 These figures highlight the company's struggle with financial leverage and profitability the firm's strategic focus on the extended warranty segment provides a niche market opportunity this transaction may signal an opportunity to explore similar investments considering the firm's confidence in Kingsway's potential investors should also weigh the company's financial challenges and industry context when making investment decisions is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein On Saturday, July 20, the mom of four took to Instagram to share how she spent her birthday "Family farm campout tradition begins 🏕️," Audrey declared in the caption "I love that my birthday gets to be the best excuse for an epic summer night July birthdays in Oregon are the best." she and Jeremy posed on their deck while Mirabella's little head and legs poked out from the baby carrier Another shot featured Audrey posing with friends and her newborn daughter in the same wrap Other pictures featured their kids—Ember, 6 2—and other children watching a movie outside from the bed of a truck and enjoying a campfire although she noted it also "brought forth a lot of blessings." "I can already sense so much more calm even amidst the chaos (and now it’s the best kind of chaos😜)," Audrey continued "I never would have thought I’d be living on property with 4 babies by 33… but here we are and I sure am thankful for the journey that brought us here." Folks in the comments showered Audrey with love on her big day "I have watched the Roloff kids grow up get married and now have families of their own You have created a beautiful little family!" Although Jeremy and Audrey left LPBW after Season 17, the TLC show finished Season 25 earlier this year. His twin brother, Zach, and Zach's wife, Tori, announced their departure from the series in February Next: Little People, Big World Alum Tori and Zach Roloff Open Up About Suffering Loss Before the Birth of Their 3rd Child A blend of Latin flavors highlighting dishes from Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Peru, and Venezuela define the recently opened Mirabella Cocina Latina in Dobbs Ferry adjacent to LOOK Dine-in Cinemas (but operating as a separate entity) replaces the space that had previously been City Perch which closed in 2019 and has been vacant ever since June 11 for lunch and June 22 for weekend brunch with dinner to come late June/early July has the same layout but has been reimagined with a new color scheme featuring lots of yellows and browns one of which is still in the works in the front lounge area and another that's been completed in the dining room More: Cold iced drip coffee, empanada at Cafetero is Jeanne Muchnick's Best Thing Ate this week Adding to the playful element: A shuffleboard game in the bar area "The place already had amazing bones," said Proprietor Arturo Carrillo "So we just added some Latin American character." Tell me about the menuDiners can expect a wide assortment of apps and entrees with items like beef empanadas; chicken flautas; tiradito(sliced salmon tiradito style with ají Amarillo and honey sauce topped with ginger Breakfast and brunch items include avocado toast with romesco sauce Carrillo said the food has been reinterpreted for the American customer More: 9 restaurants open in Westchester in May and June alone, with 10 more coming soon Drinks are an important element of the Mirabella experience with cocktails that encompass Latin and South American favorites a Colombian-inspired Aperol spritz made with Pilsner beer and orange juice It also means Happy Hour's in full swing Thursday to Sunday from 5:30 p.m whose been in the restaurant business for more than 25 years is also serious about their coffee relying on Segafredo Zanetti an Italian company which sources beans from Brazil Dinner service should start late June/early July around the same time they start late night snacks Address: 1 Hamilton St., Dobbs Ferry, 929-667-7898, mirabellacocina.com Tuesday to Sunday once dinner starts; from 10 a.m There will also be bar hours with late night snacks from 9 p.m Friday and Saturday towards the end of the month Happy Hour is Thursday to Sunday from 5:30 p.m All hours are subject to change so check their website for up-to-date details Good to know: The space can be rented for private events Carrillo also hopes to bring in guest chefs for wine dinners on Sundays but that's still in the works Stay tuned to their social media for updates Email details about new restaurants to JRMuchnick@gannett.com Jane LaCroix is a Newsweek writer based in Miami She has in depth knowledge of celebrity and internet culture and has covered entertainment news extensively Jane joined Newsweek in 2024 from Ranker and had previously worked at People and HollywoodLife. She is a graduate of Fitcburg State University in Fitchburg You can get in touch with Jane by emailing j.lacroix@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Audrey Roloff just shared a sneak peak from the newborn shoot she had for her family's newest addition Big World star gave fans a little tease on Sunday posting a behind the scenes look at Mirabella's newborn shoot Audrey's other three children held their infant sister with the accompanying caption "Newborn photos this morning 💕," while the other photo showed 32-year-old Audrey holding Mirabella For the photoshoot, the family opted for lighter colors – the two boys wearing overalls while the girls matched in cream colored dresses, Mirabella with a bow to match. It's unclear if Audrey's husband, Jeremy Roloff, joined the shoot, as he didn't appear in any of the photos posted to her Instagram Jeremy, 34, did appear in the family's first photo together since Mirabella's birth back in May which was shared to his wife's Instagram on Friday white and blue outfits for the patriotic holiday Other pictures of their July 4th festivities included an up close shot of their newborn in an adorable strawberry outfit as well as Jeremy cutting up 24 pounds of brisket Fans loved seeing the former reality star's first photo as a family of six flocking to the comments to leave kind messages "Beautiful family and it looks like you had a beautiful Fourth of July," said one fan "You guys are building so many beautiful memories for your children It's so nice to see your beautiful family and friends enjoying the 4th of July." Audrey Roloff teases newborn photos of baby Mirabella. pic.twitter.com/7uFNfcTWdl Other fans couldn't help but comment on the fact that Jeremy's family was missing from the celebration "How sad you host all these other people but none of Jers family," one fan remarked "Please don't keep those sweet grandkids from there grandparents 🙏." The couple left Jeremy's family's reality show back in 2018 When asked about the reasoning behind their departure in a Q&A session with fans on his Instagram stories in 2021 "It became something I didn't want to associate with anymore." Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Fontainebleau Miami Beach turned up the heat last October with the grand debut of Mirabella, the latest brainchild of Michelin-starred maestro, Chef Michael White this iconic resort has added yet another gem to its dazzling dining crown and this one’s all about the irresistible flavors of coastal Italy Mirabella isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a seaside soirée Imagine dining in a space designed by the glamour gurus at David Collins Studio where every corner whispers tales of Italian romance and oceanic adventures whose culinary journey began a quarter-century ago takes us on a mouthwatering ride through Italy’s coastal regions “Mirabella is both a celebration of Italian cuisine and a reflection of my own culinary journey,” says Chef White every dish transports diners straight to the sun-kissed coasts of Italy Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Paul Keyser Mirabella’s menu is a love letter to Italian cuisine family-style portions designed for sharing and don’t forget the dover sole that is to die for The ossobuco and risotto di mare have it covered Mirabella’s cocktail list is a vibrant festival of flavors with a special nod to spritz selections and a gin experience that makes taste buds dance carefully curated by Fontainebleau’s own sommelier Allison de Leo boasts a collection of European treasures perfect for every palate Stepping into Mirabella is like stepping into a Mediterranean dream with its scarlet red and lapis blue lacquer Hand-painted Dedar fabric brings a touch of Florida’s lushness indoors while Lucie De Moyencourt’s ceramic shells add a splash of artistic flair The terrace is a burst of sunshine with a yellow and white striped canopy the bar dazzles with a mosaic design and café curtains that softly filter the Miami light Bryan O’Shields, Executive VP of Food & Beverage at Fontainebleau can’t hide his excitement: “Michael’s old-school approach to being a chef and restaurateur is all about quality and connecting with guests.” Phil Goldfarb emphasizing the harmony of Mirabella’s coastal essence with the resort’s luxurious vibe Mirabella has been a go-to spot for a taste of Italy in Miami Beach since its opening in October 2023 Whether guests are planning a romantic dinner Mirabella offers the perfect setting for spectacular dining experiences Mirabella continues to charm with its coastal allure and culinary delights – because life’s too short for anything less than spectacular dining experiences! Check out what we ate here We are a collective of creative tastemakers made up of fashion Terms Of Use Privacy Policy Meet The Team © Copyright - The Knockturnal | Developed by CI Design + Media High-rise for seniors to advance a new concept in intergenerational living providing an upscale home that links the residents to the ASU community and lifelong learning Editor's note: This story is being highlighted in ASU Now's year in review. Read more top stories from 2018 here Arizona State University broke ground Wednesday on a complex that will advance a new concept in intergenerational living and lifelong learning Mirabella at ASU is a 20-story senior living facility at Mill Avenue and University Drive on the university’s Tempe campus will include 252 independent-living apartments and 52 health-care units The project will link the university community to the residents have access to the library and be near cultural and sports events ASU President Michael Crow called it “the world’s coolest dorm” at the groundbreaking ceremony and said: “There’s no reason everyone can’t be a college student and engaged in what this community has to offer for the entirety of their lives.” A dozen dignitaries and Sparky toss a shovel-load of dirt at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Mirabella at ASU senior living facility on the Tempe campus Wednesday Crow said that ASU is reconceptualizing lifelong learning We’re excited that we’ll have on our campus several hundred new learners I learned more than in any other year of my life No state funding is being used in the high-rise nonprofit developers University Realty and Pacific Retirement Services on land owned and leased by ASU The Arizona Board of Regents approved the development in 2016 The project is next to the closed Chili’s restaurant which eventually will be torn down and become the site of a hotel some of which are spacious enough to accommodate a baby grand piano Apartments vary from about 900 square feet to 2,700 square feet Each has a balcony and a contemporary kitchen with quartz countertops • Concrete and steel construction with double walls between the apartments and acoustical matting under the floors to minimize sound transfer • Floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto Camelback Mountain and Tempe Town Lake on the north side and the Superstition Mountains on the southeast such as electric vehicle-charging stations photovoltaic panels and 50 percent construction waste reduction more than 180 of the 252 apartment units have been sold senior vice president of sales and marketing for Pacific Retirement Services the Oregon-based company leading the development two-bedroom apartment will have a full kitchen and dining area as represented in the model for the new life-plan community The 20-story retirement facility will feature 252 independent-living apartments and 52 health-care units with three levels of progressive care A typical two-bedroom apartment will have a master bedroom with walk-in closet and double sinks in the master bath The project works like this: Residents pay a “buy-in” fee ranging from $378,500 for a one-bedroom unit to $810,200 for a two-bedroom penthouse 85 percent of that fee is refunded to their heirs ranging from $4,195 for a single person in a one-bedroom unit to $5,570 for a couple in a penthouse suite A few units are set aside for people who want to skip the refund plan and those apartments range from about $297,500 to $499,000 high-rise “home with a view” is still new in the Phoenix area “Everybody in the Valley lives horizontally there is a migration to where people want to live vertically have a view and want to walk out their front door and go places and not sit in traffic.” People who commit to Mirabella at ASU are able to stay there for the rest of their lives “The piece that is critical to people making this decision is that every one of them would say everything I will need the rest of my life is in my building.’" The 52 health-care units include three tiers of assistance: assisted-living apartments skilled-nursing suites and a secured memory-care section While Mirabella would appeal to alumni and retired faculty and staff many of the “founding members” who have already bought in don’t have a connection to ASU “But they like the idea of being on campus and having an ID card that will come with privileges where you can audit classes and have opportunities to pursue arts and culture,” he said Tempe and Pacific Retirement Services dignitaries at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Mirabella at ASU on the Tempe campus Wednesday The facility will enhance ASU’s academic programs by creating opportunities to extend coursework and research in art therapy David Coon is a professor and associate dean of research initiatives support and engagement in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at ASU He designs interventions that focus on culturally diverse groups of midlife and older adults facing chronic illnesses and shared his expertise with the planners of Mirabella “When you see a dynamic kind of enterprise like Mirabella emerge on the scene with an environment that’s rich in the arts that definitely bodes well for ongoing healthy brain activity,” he said With the continuum of care in the building residents and their families will have experts on site to discuss any questions about memory issues “A community like Mirabella is going to encourage residents regardless of their cognitive capacity to stay engaged to the level of their abilities and to create new levels of engagement for folks who are starting to have memory problems They will maintain their dignity and freedom in a safe space,” he said noting that Tempe is part of Dementia Friendly America offering information and support to families The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts expects to have a close relationship to the residents ASU Gammage and more than 1,000 cultural events per year “Mirabella residents will be regular audience members for our performances and exhibitions helping to support a thriving arts scene and the next generation of artists and designers,” he said Students and faculty will be able to teach residents in a variety of creative disciplines — from dance to painting — as well as music therapy programs movement workshops and art exhibitions in the facility I hope Mirabella residents will become patrons of our remarkable students — inspired by their work to invest and collect,” Tepper said Mary Patino has owned 16 homes in 11 states around the country are looking forward to settling at Mirabella at ASU They are among the founding members who will move into the complex when it’s completed in 2020 “We wanted a place that was full of energy and social interaction and opportunities to participate in the arts and classes,” she said. “We want to be productive and engaged.” a retired professor and school administrator who lives in north Scottsdale “I’m looking forward to taking classes with an intergenerational group I want those conversations between the generations,” she said “I love to hear what young people have to say.” She believes that Mirabella at ASU can be a model for other retirees and universities “I think it’s extremely innovative,” she said “It’s a new concept where people are not herded into separate places because ASU sees that they can be part of a college community.” For details on Mirabella at ASU, go here Top photo: A model of Mirabella at Arizona State University shows the Myrtle Avenue side featuring views of the 20- and 13-story towers of the new life-plan community We use cookies to personalize content and ads and to analyze our traffic and improve our service Richard Mirabella’s spellbinding debut novel, Brother & Sister Enter the Forest (Catapult) centers the complicated relationship between a brother We meet the two in adulthood when Justin is struggling and Through a skillfully crafted dual timeline narrative we come to understand how Justin got to where we meet him: struggling to maintain sobriety dealing with the lasting effects of a traumatic brain injury; as well as the entanglement of Willa’s love The novel is not without disturbing moments of trauma (content warnings for homophobia and violence) yet it resists—as does Justin—being defined by that Between Mirabella’s expertise on the sentence level and the love he infuses into the story—a love that explores the liminal space between tragedy and triumph—the reader is quick to trust that this journey is a necessary one Brother & Sister Enter the Forest is haunting and gorgeous It urges us to consider: how do we love someone who is not well Where do we go when our family won’t help us Rachel LeónThe homophobia of Justin’s classmates sets off a course of events that ultimately changes Justin in a critical and tragic way This could lead some people to read this story through the trope of queer trauma but I’d argue Brother & Sister Enter the Forest stares down that reality while also challenging it—resisting to let that define both the novel and Justin as a character Richard MirabellaThank you for saying that I didn’t intend to write a novel about homophobia or specifically queer trauma I realized the role homophobia plays in the story It is to blame for pushing Justin away from home and school Justin is also queer in the sense that he is an outsider and rebel simultaneously gentle and contentious with his family He doesn’t fit in his mother’s home and he doesn’t fit at school you realize later that Justin is not traumatized by the opposition to his queerness I think he’s traumatized by the violence that homophobia causes (the root of this violence is toxic masculinity) His trauma to me is a bit free-flowing and strange Justin would be quite happy to be a queer kid I also like to stress that beyond this narrative lies the relationships most importantly the one between Willa (his sister) and Justin Her problems with Justin stem from that uneven ground we sometimes find ourselves on with loved ones RL There’s so much care put into the rendering of that sibling relationship It’s one of the most nuanced portraits of the changing nature of sibling relationships I’ve ever seen in fiction I’m curious what part of their relationship you wrote first or did you start with when things were complicated and filled in the history later RMI started writing about Willa and Justin as adults but then naturally began to write about their childhood and teen years and it was helpful in getting to know them but much of that material is not in the book I understood that Justin was a troubled person It all revealed itself to me as I wrote about them I let the two of them bounce off each other a bit before knowing exactly what I was doing RLThat’s a strong theme in the novel—remembering and the anatomy of memory Were there novels that inspired how you handled memory in this story RMThere were novels that were helpful for me to think about but I can’t think of one that explored both siblings’ memories of the same time in their lives All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews is so brilliant perhaps trying to puzzle out the answer to her sister’s pain I also thought a bit about Patrick Cotrell’s Sorry to Disrupt the Peace which I love because it’s about someone who can’t conform to what is expected of them and is playing a kind of detective role in a very emotionally repressed home trying to discover why her brother has died by suicide RLThere’s an element of mystery in your novel—the dual timelines effectively pace how the reader puzzles out Justin’s past You mentioned how your original intent was to stay in the part of the story that deals with him and Willa as adults Can you talk about the decision to use dual timelines At what point did you know what you were doing I had no idea what I was doing for a very long time One version had the novel sliced into two parts I started to put scenes and chapters next to each other to see if they made sense together and not really planning or using any kind of design I felt my way through the mess and organized the past and present in the order that felt right to me I thought it was better to know enough and not everything I think I knew what I was doing after I had a draft that resembles what the book is now it really makes you realize that writing a novel is about having faith that you’re actually heading somewhere and then getting it published takes even more faith The lit world loves the sexiness of an under-thirty debut but I’m personally a sucker for debuts by writers over forty Your novel is a testament to how mastery takes time I’d love to talk about debuting in your forties I was obsessed with publishing by (or before) thirty was that it was more exciting to be young and somehow preternaturally talented but I’m one of those people who needed a lot of time to figure out what he was supposed to be writing I was angry about it and mourned the death of my “writing career” when I turned thirty my thirties were when I started writing the work that taught me what my subjects were and I think I was thirty-five when I wrote the first short story I was really proud of I didn’t think a novel was in the cards for me I had tried and tried for fifteen years to write one I’m still surprised I have a novel in the world I’m going to be forty when I send this book out I’m going to be forty-three when it’s published!” No one ever asked me my age I won’t make any fancy youth-obsessed lists I’m forty-three and I wrote a novel I’m proud of and it took me a long time to feel confident enough to do that I’m glad I’m at this point in my life when I’m publishing my first novel I would have been (more of) a wreck at thirty I’m steadier and more firmly in my life now and I’m more aware of the dangers of latching your mental health to this work the steadfastness needed to publish a book in the age of Goodreads and Twitter Thank God for the online queer literary community Another compelling aspect of the novel is its meditation on chosen family RMI think many of us are afraid people will be cruel to us online when our books get out into the world and it is nice to have a little community of support I do think that some parts of the queer online community can be demanding of artists or requiring a specific flavor of representation and they should be allowed to stray from these expectations It was important to me that Justin find other queer people we only see how queer people save each other and there’s a bit of a magical spin to that Justin’s chosen family loves him and cares for him the connection and intimacy: I’m grateful for it every day Other queer writers and their books sustain me RLThat’s true about expectations and reminds me of another thing I admired about your novel: the way it blazes its own trail It makes me wonder if that’s another pro of debuting after forty Do you think you’re less prone to let the industry or any community define your work I’m not sure if that resistance to the influence of the industry comes with age I see writers of all ages fretting about whether their work will fit into the market in some way and worried about how queer people would view my book but I also wrote the novel I wanted to write I’m not the type of writer who can force himself to do anything If I wanted to throw in a chapter from a point of view we hadn’t heard before because I felt we needed to hear from this person what worked for me was anything that led to more writing But maybe being in my forties makes it easier for me to take a stand for myself and my writing and say “I’m interested in writing about queer people but putting them in situations I find fascinating and I’m going to do that the way I want to Brother & Sister Enter the Forest is available for purchase here She serves as Daily Editor for Chicago Review of Books Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application a resident of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox Loving mother of Patrick (Anna) Biangamano and Mia Biangamano; cherished grandmother of Austin and Bentley; beloved daughter of Martin (Barbara) Repp and Kathleen Mirabella; dear sister of Jennifer Gilbert; fond aunt of Riley and Ronin Gilbert; treasured niece of Jean Marie Mirabella and Patricia (Hank) Mirabella-Hoban; also survived by numerous loving cousins Tracy was a member of the Frankfort Lions Club The family will receive friends at Lincolnway Christian Church 2020 from 11:00 AM until time of Memorial Service at 12:30 PM Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors High-rise for seniors on Tempe campus links residents from near and far to ASU community offering cultural and learning opportunities for residents and students alike sits at the edge of the ASU Tempe campus and offers spectacular views of the Valley a retired political science professor who worked at the university for 35 years “I chose this place because I wanted to come to a deep exciting place with lots of engagement and activity.” Jones was one of a handful of residents of varied backgrounds and life experience who moved into Mirabella at ASU a new $252 million intergenerational living and lifelong learning complex Residents will continue moving into the building — four units a day — through the spring Mirabella at ASU features 239 independent-living apartments and 59 health care units The new structure at the southeast corner of University Drive and Mill Avenue was developed by private nonprofit developers University Realty and Pacific Retirement Services on land owned by ASU It features 239 independent-living apartments and 59 health care units as well as an indoor pool and wellness center including a ground-floor bistro that will eventually be open to the public Mirabella at ASU promises to combine urban sophistication with a rousing university environment for a one-of-a-kind retirement experience It will also link the university community to the residents while soaking in the desert oasis from the heart of the city “ASU wants its students to become master learners meaning individuals who are capable of learning and adapting throughout their whole lives,” said Lindsey Beagley who is the lifelong university engagement director at Mirabella at ASU “Our residents are people who know that learning doesn’t stop after they graduate or they’ve concluded their professional careers This is an opportunity to integrate master learners into our campus environment Mirabella at ASU residents can join ASU classes as “guest learners” and study alongside ASU students Instructors have extended invitations to residents to join 117 courses in the spring Twenty-three residents have already signed up to attend classes during the spring 2021 semester Perhaps no one is happier to see Mirabella at ASU open than its builder — McCarthy Building Companies Inc It has been on its drafting table since 2015 A lot of planning and effort went into Mirabella at ASU,” said Kurt Nyberg Nyberg said the impact goes beyond aesthetics The building includes sustainable material from the state and region and 50 percent construction waste reduction Other environmentally friendly features include electric vehicle charging stations water-saving fixtures and photovoltaic panels The 613,000-square-foot structure took more than a year to construct and employed approximately 500 laborers Don Dotts (left) receives his mail box keys from Adam Payn of Pacific Retirement Services at the new Mirabella at ASU on Monday It was the first day that residents could move into the new senior living high-rise including 26 years as alumni director.  New Mirabella resident Sheila Zieglowsky unpacks her kitchen on Monday She is a retired middle-school teacher originally from Illinois and is moving from her previous house in the Superstition Mountains offers easy access to university amenities (Pictured at left is the College of Design North building which houses the Architecture and Environmental Design Library which has space for arts and technology performance events.) Executive chef Ryan Staroszik oversees meals delivered to the rooms of the residents on Monday One of the enticing desserts from the Dolce Vita Bistro The ground-floor dining room of the Dolce Vita Bistro After her 35-year career in political science with ASU Ruth Jones (left) gets a new Sun Card from Lindsey Beagley the director of ASU's Lifelong University Engagement as she moves into her new home at Mirabella on Monday Mirabella residents can attend university classes have access to the libraries and are close to cultural and sporting events by unpacking some housewares as movers continue to bring in furniture to his new home at Mirabella at ASU on Monday The underground valet parking includes hydrolic lifts to allow more cars at the Mirabella at ASU high-rise the first day residents could move into their new residences There are also a variety of easy transit options around Tempe The new Mirabella at ASU senior living high-rise (pictured here in October) features 246 independent-living apartments in a variety of floor plans ASU President Michael Crow called it “the world’s coolest dorm.” Loyd and Susan Shipman unpack their kitchenware at Mirabella on Tuesday as they and other "founding" members move into their new homes.  “The labor expenditures for putting this building together has been enormous but it has supported over 500 families with diverse backgrounds for an entire year,” Nyberg said “Those same workers also ate at nearby restaurants shopped at Tempe stores and infused money into the local economy.” executive director at Pacific Retirement Services which co-owns and operates the site and will eventually employ approximately 200 part- and full-time employees Dorough worked for a major hotel chain for 18 years but said Mirabella at ASU intrigued him “When the project was announced in Tempe near the ASU campus I thought it was a great concept because so often retirement communities talk about how they can change and be innovative No one could quite put their finger on it,” Dorough said we were able to do some very innovative things ‘That’s something I want to be a part of.’” When 85-year-old Sheila Zieglowsky heard about Mirabella at ASU a few years back loved the concept of being near the university and its enormous library A retired educator originally from Illinois two-bath apartment at Mirabella is 1,450 square feet and has a balcony that offers views of ASU Gammage It’s much different than their large home in the Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club in Gold Canyon but they were ready for a new life and a new home Sheila said Mirabella at ASU became her new lifeline “I needed to get out of that big house and come to where there’s people restaurants and shopping,” Zieglowsky said “I’m also a big reader and now have access to ASU’s library and many classrooms.” In addition to residents' access to ASU Library materials (some 5 million books Mirabella at ASU will host on-site faculty-led lectures as well as touring various destinations of interest on campus Residents are officially affiliated members of the ASU community with Sun Cards (university ID cards) granting them access to the following benefits: But the best perk for Zieglowsky’s daughter Valerie is knowing her mother will be in good hands “We know she’ll be safe and well taken care of at this location,” Valerie Zieglowsky said of the on-location security and health care staff Don Dotts was ASU’s alumni director for 26 years and serves on seven local nonprofit boards including the board of trustees at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication he has taken on a new job: editor of the “Mirabella at ASU Universe.” The online community newsletter will publish every other month He likes the idea of staying busy and being within walking distance of his church and the campus “Instead of doing my daily walk around my neighborhood I’ll be walking around the campus,” said Dotts who has lived in The Lakes of Tempe for the last 43 years “I look forward to walking to ASU Gammage and to Sun Devil Stadium In 1953, Dotts and his wife were freshmen at the ASU Tempe campus when its student body was 10,000 strong. Now, at 85, he is willing to impart his acquired knowledge to others. Mirbella at ASU residents will have the same opportunity. Approximately 15 percent have signed on the ASU Mentor Network to be student mentors civic and industry knowledge to students and providing guidance Each of Mirabella's 20 floors has a different desert botanical theme in partnership with the School of Life Sciences at ASU Mirabella will also offer opportunities to students in arts That’s just one of many partnerships the complex has planned with the university The location of Mirabella at ASU creates opportunities for academic units and student experiential learning Loyd and Susan Shipman traded an oceanside view in San Luis Obispo for a view of Mill Avenue and University Drive They have waited three years to move into their two-bedroom but I especially liked the fact they had a woodworking shop,” said 88-year-old Loyd Shipman who worked for the Bank of America for 30 years said there was another draw for the couple — the health care options Mirabella at ASU offers and it was very hard at our age to recover while looking out after the other,” Susan Shipman said “We want to continue the life we’re living but we also don’t want to be a burden to our children.” Mirabella at ASU offers every level of health care on-site skilled nursing and rehabilitation services Having this full continuum of care on-site gives the Shipmans great peace of mind “We’ve saved all of our lives to have a good retirement,” Susan Shipman said Top photo: Ruth Jones moves into her two-bedroom The 20-story senior-living facility residents can take university classes Mirabella will offer opportunities to students from Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts College of Health Solutions and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation Quick: Describe “coefficient of friction.” You have 250 milliseconds.That fraction of a second is the average reaction time it takes to sort out what our brain is telling us and react to it.… Anikar Chhabra built a career rooted in precision care and clinical excellence in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.But it wasn’t until he found himself sitting in high… How do you design a motorized training wheelchair for children for under $500?You buy a $44 Evenflo booster seat on Amazon You purchase a $199 JOYRACER Ride-On bumper car as the frame Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Mirabella residents perform with ASU students in the musicians-in-residence program Mirabella at ASU a university-based retirement community on the northwest corner of the Arizona State University Tempe campus and a unique program in which ASU students reside and engage with residents on reciprocal projects: the musicians-in-residence (MIR) program The Mirabella MIR program was named winner of the 2023 Innovation Award by Arizona LeadingAge at the nonprofit's annual conference on May 19.  The award recognizes an organization that creates an innovative program or service on their campus environmental design or impact to residents and/or employees “The MIR program is a 10-month intergenerational, fully immersive and mutually beneficial program that connects generations based on a shared love of music and the arts,” said Lindsey Beagley director of lifelong university engagement at ASU “Because Mirabella is situated so close to campus it is designed to not only bring music into the building but also help residents explore and become familiar with the nearby arts and culture scene.” Each year, four exceptional graduate students are selected to participate in MIR. The inaugural program launched in fall 2021 with music students; this August the program — in response to a request from the Mirabella residents — will include a graduate dance student and will be renamed the artists-in-residence (AIR) program The program also engages residents with free or reduced-price access to more than 650 music ensemble concerts and recitals by guest artists faculty and students as well as performances at ASU Gammage Residents can also participate in several musical ensembles on campus Beagley said planning for the MIR program began in 2019 when she and C. Samuel Peña, assistant director of the popular music program, were asked to co-design the program by Heather Landes, director of the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. In addition to bringing musical programming to the residents, who are 62 years and older, they wanted to provide an opportunity for the students to build relationships with the residents. “We designed the program from the ground up,” said Peña, who was the school’s community engagement coordinator at the time. “This included merging the missions and goals of Mirabella and ASU.”  Peña’s academic research focuses on community and participatory music, so he researched music schools throughout the United States to discover if similar programs existed. As a music facilitator and teaching artist in the field of creative aging, Peña is experienced with the social and mental benefits of interactive music experiences, especially with participants whose ages span generations. A major design choice, Peña said, was to replace one of the two required weekly performances with a flex engagement to create mutually beneficial experiences for both the students and the residents. Flex engagements encourage the students and residents to get to know each other and discuss areas of interest. “I wanted the residents to be inspired and feel seen and included in the decisions ... shaping their community,” Peña said. “I love watching them light up with inspiration during a performance and then again when they are participating in a flex engagement they took part in shaping.” Ty Chiko, 2021–22 musician-in-residence student, with Mirabella at ASU residents. The Mirabella choral group performing with 2021–23 musician-in-residence student pianist Da Hye "Michelle" Kim. ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre jazz students perform for Mirabella residents on the rooftop patio. Musicians-in-residence students perform with Mirabella resident on the rooftop. The Mirabella guitar group poses with 2022–23 musician-in residence Eiress Wicks at a Christmas concert performance. The Mirabella flute and choral group performs with 2021–22 musician-in-residence Ty Chiko conducting. A Mirabella resident performs with a School of Music, Dance and Theatre dance student. While the graduate students are selected in part because of their musical excellence, Peña said the flex engagement allows them to showcase and strengthen hidden talents as well as experiment and try new things. “They are providing art for the community and creating art with the community,” Peña said. Beagley said one of the inaugural resident musician’s dissertations focused on the MIR program, and the emerging theme from the narratives he collected revealed the program was a deciding factor for residents in their decision to move into the community. “What we have seen happen over time is that fantastic intergenerational relationships are developing, not just over music, but as neighbors and community members,” Beagley said. She said the program also encourages residents to get out of their comfort zones and explore something new that they might not have done on their own, which is key for an older adult living on a college campus. “They are building a level of community with the actual campus,” said Beagley. Beagley said bringing a movement and dance aspect to the program will reach people who have not necessarily felt connected to music. “The people living in Mirabella have had incredible lives and very often they don't get an opportunity to talk to our students, who are also living incredible lives and have incredible skill sets,” Peña said. “The university is a very curious place, and when those two worlds converge together, it allows both of the parties to grow in ways that they could not otherwise.” Da Hye "Michelle" Kim, pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in collaborative piano, has been the student coordinator with MIR since January 2022. Kim said Mirabella’s idea of lifelong learning is applicable to any age. She took art classes together with residents, which reminded her how much fun she had going to art classes as a 5-year-old. She started playing the flute again, her secondary instrument, and even entered the Arizona Flute Festival and Competition with resident Emily Zeigler. “The residents here are very talented and have so much to offer,” Kim said. “You share ideas and different perspectives with them and grow as a person.”  Kim said one of her favorite experiences was when the MIR students went to fine dining with the residents, and afterward they all went to the exercise room and played table tennis in their dinner clothes. “As an artist and student, you get to bring all your dreams and see them come true here,” Kim said. “We are encouraged to experiment with even the silliest ideas and we get tons of support. We have huge supporters and loving fans. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”  Beagley said the program is very innovative and creative and is a win-win for everybody. “If you think about the definition of innovation — putting two things together that do not typically belong together and creating something new that is more than the sum of its parts — that is really this program in a nutshell,” Beagley said. Peña, the school’s representative for the program, also attends the welcome orientation, meets with the artists-in-residence, facilitates the selection panel and call for applications, and reviews the applications. “The project design, selection process, and excellent artistic and social skills of the AIRs will make this program successful for years to come,” Peña said. The MIR program received an honorable mention during the 2022 Promising Practices Awards from the Mather Institute for developing and implementing innovative approaches that are reshaping the aging services industry. Mirabella at ASU received the 2022 Innovation Award for being a university-based retirement community concept. Grant Stephen Knox is a conductor, music educator and musicologist. He will graduate from Arizona State University in May with a… In a digital world where stories are easily shared but not always protected, Alycia de Mesa (Apache of Chihuahua) asked: How can… Nicole Ponsart, who is graduating from the ASU School of Art’s MFA program this spring, has been recognized by her professors for… HorstSave this storySaveSave this storySaveGrace Mirabella the editor-in-chief at the helm of American Vogue throughout the 1970s and much of the 1980s who had worked as Diana Vreeland’s assistant at Vogue in the 1960s succeeded Vreeland as editor-in-chief in 1971 and remained in the role until 1988 Mirabella was raised in suburban Maplewood to parents of Italian descent—and nothing about her background and earned a place on the Macy’s executive training course She soon moved to the publicity department at Saks Fifth Avenue While acknowledging Vreeland’s genius as a fashion editor, Mirabella’s fashion predilections were more utilitarian. For bohemian socialite Vreeland, the 1960s were psychedelic, but for Mirabella, they represented a political shift. She was part of a new generation of working women who wanted to put their careers first, and from an early age, her mother had taught her that a woman must be financially independent, a belief that went on to influence her editorship at Vogue. 6 recipients awarded inaugural Mirabella ASU Scholarship for student employees Photo by Eban Straker-Meads/ASU Enterprise Partners Mirabella at Arizona State University has welcomed lifelong learners to a unique retirement experience at the heart of downtown Tempe and the ASU Tempe campus This year, residents wanted to pool their charitable contributions to the ASU community by establishing the Mirabella ASU Scholarship Fund supporting Mirabella employees who are students at ASU It's just one step in the residents’ efforts to enhance the Mirabella experience and community through charitable giving. Residents recently formed the Charitable Giving Committee in collaboration with the ASU Foundation which raises private support on behalf of ASU residents raised more than $15,000 to award to students for the 2023–24 school year The inaugural group of six student recipients work in various areas at Mirabella “Our student employees are committed workers and are often learning on the job,” said Martin Wojcik a Mirabella resident and co-chair of the Charitable Giving Committee Mirabella residents have centered their lives on continuous education They now want to support the education and success of the next generation of students “I would say we're all very proud” of the students a fourth-year student at ASU studying psychology has worked as a certified nursing assistant at Mirabella since her first year at ASU she hopes to go to physician assistant school and continue her career in health care Mirabella has been a great experience for learning and connection In addition to learning professional skills she is able to spend time with the residents said she is grateful for the assistance the Mirabella ASU Scholarship Fund provides works in food service and is studying aerospace engineering he hopes to work in Arizona for a while and eventually go home to California But his longer-term goal is to one day get his PhD and become a professor to teach future generations about engineering Magaña-DeVries said he wasn’t sure he would get the scholarship but he saw applying for it as an opportunity to have his own story heard by residents The scholarship will enable him to dedicate more time to his studies instead of working extra hours to pay for his education “The money I received from the scholarship means a lot,” Magaña-DeVries said Those interested in supporting the Mirabella ASU Scholarship Fund can visit the ASU Foundation site Isiaha Rodriguez is a first-generation college student whose journey through applied mathematics at ASU’s New College of… Jack Tess is planning to go to law school — the next step in a journey driven by advocacy Daniel Cox has been appointed as the new dean of natural sciences at The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Princeton junior Mirabella Smith has been awarded a Beinecke Scholarship which supports highly motivated students with exceptional promise to pursue Ph.D.s or other postgraduate degrees in the arts is a politics concentrator who is also pursuing certificates in gender and sexuality studies in politics and a career in academia with a goal of making their own and others’ research findings accessible amongst their peers as well as non-academics Smith is one of 20 students from around the country to be awarded 2023 Beinecke Scholarships which provide each winner with $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending The awards were established in 1971 and are administered by the Sperry Fund Taking courses in queer theory and political theory at Princeton sparked Smith’s independent work which focuses on the intersection of these two fields. “Mirabella Smith combines preternatural theoretical sophistication with an enthusiasm for building inclusive learning communities making them the prototype of the kind of scholar and teacher whom the future academy will most need,” said Melissa Lane the Class of 1943 Professor of Politics and director of the University Center for Human Values “They are that rare undergraduate student who have already developed a signature intellectual style.” Smith is an intern with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center including coordinating the peer mentorship program “Q’nections” and serving as a peer education leader providing training to students on LGBTQIA+ issues they served as an intern for the Youth Well-being Team at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in Washington Smith is literary director of the student-led Arch and Arrow Literary Collective and is a former features writer for the Daily Princetonian Residents from Mirabella at ASU and highly gifted secondary education students from Arizona State University’s West Valley campus teamed up in an intergenerational quiz bowl during the holiday season Mirabella, a university-based retirement community located on ASU’s Tempe campus, hosted the event, inviting five students from the Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Quiz Bowl team to participate alongside residents The Herberger Academy provides education for highly gifted students in grades seven through 12 is funded in part by an endowment from the Herberger family and is supported by ASU As one of the only university-based retirement communities in the country that is located on campus Mirabella offers many unique perks for its residents The co-location allows for events like this to take place connecting learners of all different stages of life around shared interests It has also become much more common for people of varying generations to become more engaged in on-campus experiences with many of the residents who attended the event stating that they often spend their time auditing different university-level courses “Our goal is to facilitate learning experiences where younger and older learners benefit from one another’s knowledge and perspective,” said Lindsey Beagley senior director of lifelong university engagement for Mirabella “This quiz bowl event is a great example of how we can bring different generations together in a way that showcases this complementarity and is enjoyable for everyone.” This event featured two teams facing off in a trivia-based game challenging participants in all areas of knowledge There was a wide range of different themes throughout the quiz bowl with questions surrounding popular culture participated in the event alongside her two grandsons Mike and Mateo Cozza who are both students at Herberger Academy who is a coach for the Herberger Academy Quiz Bowl team “It is such a great opportunity to have events like this that allow Mirabella to interact closer with the ASU community alongside family,” Berger said “It was a great experience,” Berger’s grandson Mike said “I actually got to write some of the questions we used in the quiz bowl and being able to see the residents get into what we were doing was really fun.” Questions surrounding popular video games and tabletop role-playing games were added throughout the quiz bowl managing to stump residents while the correct answers were not lost on the participating students Most residents seemed to thrive in historical and scientific-based trivia with one resident in attendance correctly answering science questions instantaneously due to the knowledge she had accumulated as a chemist “It was cool seeing everyone slowly get excited,” said Jameson Parker everyone in the audience was yelling out the answers.” Each team was comprised of four participants — two Mirabella residents and two Herberger Academy students with four participating on either team and one moderating the game the students would swap places so each had a chance to participate with different community members and a chance to act as moderator Mike and his Herberger Academy teammates compete regularly in quiz bowl events representing their school The team recently qualified for two upcoming tournaments in the new year: the 2024 High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta and the 2024 Small School National Championship Tournament in Rosemont Mirabella residents have agreed to help them prepare by compiling more practice questions and hosting another quiz bowl Members of the Mirabella pollinator garden group at Mirabella at ASU and the residents of Mirabella at ASU are warming up with gardening thanks to faculty and students from the Arizona State University School of Arts The project to explore pollinator gardens as sites of community science and environmental activism started in 2021 with a seed grant and continues to flourish Media and Engineering Assistant Professor Stacey Kuznetsov clinical assistant professor in the School of Arts professor of practice in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and senior global futures scientist; and Alejandra Rodriguez Vega researchers have been co-designing a pilot pollinator garden and data collection kit with Mirabella and working with residents at the ASU retirement community to collect pollinator observations The team recently received a Herberger Research Council award to support this ongoing multidisciplinary collaboration which includes developing tools to support public engagement with science around local pollinator plants and insects The hands-on experience of working with various local seeds is educational for the residents said that being a part of the research is thrilling for all The researchers said they hope this opportunity for the residents to contribute instills belonging and that the outdoor activity supports their happiness “Residents really missed playing in the dirt,” Warren said “With a year of experimenting with small bin gardening we are actually attracting more gardeners to plant their own gardens,” she said the team has incorporated digital technology to collect more data temperature and soil moisture will help future designs "We hope to use the sensor data to study how environment conditions and plant species correlate to the frequency of visiting pollinators," Kuznetsov said Mirabella residents also take part in collecting data and sharing data to an app “Gardeners welcome the bees to the flowers and bolting vegetables and delight in the frequent visits by hummingbirds and a butterfly or two. Several of us attempt to add these observations to the iNaturalist Mirabella community garden project online,” Warren said The goal is to eventually correlate observations with sensor data The researchers said they see the pollinator garden as touchpoints for citizen science as well as a site for advancing multidisciplinary research in social science human-computer interaction and Internet of Things.  Kuznetsov said there are 37 people in the Mirabella garden club who have participated and Mirabella is also attracting local visitors who are interested in gardening Groups of all ages enjoy this study that will benefit future environments “3- to 5-year-olds from the ASU Child Development Lab visited last week to compare what we are growing with their own raised beds,” Warren said “And Mirabella residents 'ooh and ahh' over the garden at least weekly when they come to the rooftop terrace for the Ladies Who Lunch Bunch and our Friday happy hour.” Learn more about the project.  A hummingbird feeds at the Mirabella garden A flowering plant emerges from the ground next to a solar-powered sensor that reads soil moisture Some of the native desert species at the Mirabella pollinator garden Acrylic signs around the garden label the various species Labels for identifying the native plant species in the garden as well as some of the pollinator bug species Project participants install the garden and place labels to identify the various plant species A black-winged pollinator bug visits the lavender garden Vincent Truong is graduating from Arizona State University with dual degrees in psychology and biochemistry (medical chemistry),… carving deep valleys and intricate canyons global giant Applied Materials has been hard at work engineering technology that continues to change how… Newcomb coach Tony Mirabella at three quarter time against Torquay Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Residents host students for annual innovation competition While the Super Bowl and Phoenix Open brought thousands of visitors to the Phoenix area last week, some local visitors were here for another reason — the ASU Innovation Open two of the largest sporting events in the U.S some students who came from out-of-state for the event were left without many affordable or available lodging options That's where Mirabella at ASU decided to step in The Miraballa community offered to host visiting teams in unoccupied units and two resident couples — Barbara and Jim Carpenter and Peggy and Gary Thompson — served as their guides Mirabella residents show their support for visiting engineering students Serena Allen from the University of Southern California is the team CEO of a venture called AiryCherry which has developed a way to remove pollutants created from wood-burning stoves.  “ASU is a unique close-knit community that values innovation and sustainability,” Allen said “We’ve never experienced anything like Mirabella and loved talking to residents about their lives and our project to combat particulate matter pollution.”  Allen said it was fascinating to learn about the ASU buildings that are specifically designed for environmental cooling From having dinner with Barbara and Jim to casual talks in the hall with residents to petting everyone’s dogs there is a wonderful community here.”  In addition to lodging and resident guides Mirabella provided students with breakfast where they mingled with residents who cheered on the visiting teams before their pitches Some of the Mirabella residents also attended the competition to show their support which Allen said her team was incredibly grateful for.  “We would not have been able to compete in the ASUio without this housing due to the limited resources that entrepreneurs face particularly those focused on social and environmental impact over profit Staying at Mirabella made our experience at ASU something we will never forget,” Allen said.  Top photo: The Mirabella at ASU building in Tempe Vincent Truong is graduating from Arizona State University with dual degrees in psychology and biochemistry (medical chemistry) a minor in disability studies and a drive to return to underserved… global giant Applied Materials has been hard at work engineering technology that continues to change how microchips are made.Their products power everything from flat-panel… From musicians-in-residence program to entrepreneurship and mentoring Before it was built, the Mirabella at ASU community promised not only a beautiful living space but also the opportunity to take advantage of everything that Arizona State University has to offer Nine months after moving in the residents of Mirabella at ASU are fully engaged with students on campus and in their own building director of lifelong university engagement works to integrate the residents with ASU experiences our goal is to remove as many obstacles as possible,” she said “That’s the innovation — not prescribing retirement so let us find a way for you to contribute to the community.’ ” a high-rise complex at the southeast corner of University Drive and Mill Avenue in Tempe has 239 independent-living apartments and 59 skilled nursing memory care and assisted living units. The community has an indoor pool and wellness center All of the Mirabella residents are 62 and older — except for some of the newest ones four students from the ASU School of Music Dance and Theatre moved into the building as “musicians-in-residence.” They’ll live there rent free through the academic year in exchange for weekly performances and interactions with their neighbors “We scoured the country for musicians-in-residence programs at life-care communities to see if there was a blueprint from which we could start there wasn’t anything that approximated what we had in mind,” she said “So we had to use our imagination to think about what was possible when we have a community here on campus that’s across the street from the School of Music The musicians-in-residence performed for their new neighbors at a recent “meet-and-greet” event in Mirabella’s Lifelong Learning Auditorium a doctoral student in voice performance (shown performing for Mirabella at ASU residents Aug is one of the new musicians-in-residence at Mirabella at ASU four graduate students will perform weekly at the retirement facility in exchange for room and board.  a retired Navy captain and engineer who lives at Mirabella at ASU in an entrepreneurship class on the Tempe campus Aug Velotta is one of several retirees who live at Mirabella and mentor ASU students Music therapy master's degree student Abby Sherrill sings while doctoral student Michelle Kim accompanies her at a "meet-and-greet" reception for the new musicians-in-residence at Mirabella at ASU on Aug who spent 50 years working in electrical engineering helps a student focus his project goal in Brent Sebold’s FSE 301 and ENT 360 Entrepreneurship and Value Creation class Aug Three Mirabella at ASU residents are acting as "Pro TAs" and are sharing their experiences and assisting Sebold’s 60 students plays for his new neighbors at Mirabella at ASU during a recent "meet-and-greet" reception Bonilla is one of four new musicians-in-residence at Mirabella who is studying for a doctorate in collaborative piano She told the residents that it was amazing to be living in the building: “I’m really looking forward to the intergenerational relationships I can build here.” is working toward a doctorate in voice performance He applied for the residency because he was intrigued by the concept “I grew up in the Bahamas in a house with 13 other people and my grandmother was the head of the household,” he told the residents cooking for the neighbors and her siblings “When I heard about working in a senior living community I thought I could have many grandmothers in one place And being in a community where people don’t want to stop learning and growing is something I’m also passionate about.” who is a faculty associate in the School of Music is teaching 20 ASU voice students this semester He also is conducting the choir at Mirabella as one of his weekly interactions “That’s turned out to be one of my favorite things to do,” he said The other musicians-in-residence are Alfredo Bonilla who is pursuing a doctorate of musical arts in bassoon performance; Michelle Kim Kim told the residents that she sometimes finds it hard to believe that she’s living in Mirabella “It’s amazing to be here because as I was doing my master’s degree and I saw the building being built up from scratch ‘What a beautiful building!’ I never thought I would be living here “I’m really looking forward to the intergenerational relationships I can build here.” said the program very much aligns with the school’s mission “One of the pillars of our school is community engagement and the musicians-in-residence program at Mirabella at ASU fosters just that,” Landes said “It is critical that our students understand the importance of engaging with the communities around them and learn to communicate about music with passion and energy community engagement also involves reciprocity — we look forward to learning from Mirabella at ASU residents through intergenerational musicmaking and teaching.” community engagement coordinator for the School of Music said the musicians’ experiences will be interactive “They’ll think each week of how to design musical events that match the needs and desires of this community,” he said Mirabella residents have free and reduced-price access to more than 650 concerts a year They can participate in several musical ensembles on campus The goal is for the enrichment to go both ways leveraging the Mirabella residents’ skills and experience to benefit ASU’s students Several of the community members have already become teaching assistants The intellectual stimulation of being in an academic setting with young people was a big draw for many of the Mirabella residents “We’d been looking at similar living circumstances for a number of years and Mirabella was just exactly the right combination of geography climate and the really unique factor of the association with the university,” said O’Keefe he’s a mentor to students in an entrepreneurship course and will be a faculty associate in the College of Health Solutions “I’ve been involved with education at the university and postgraduate levels for many years even with medical students and residents,” said O’Keefe He enjoys working with young people on new approaches to problem solving “There’s a particularly collaborative and team-oriented approach among young people and ASU really brings that out in their students and is bringing some of us at Mirabella into that collaboration.” chose Mirabella for the ASU engagement as well “It was the fact that it was not a superficial affiliation The couple owned a consulting business that worked with large corporations such as Apple and Microsoft Department of State and at a large university Ruff is eager to share his wisdom for ASU students who are interested in entrepreneurship “I can help students who are thinking about going into the world of work What is it like working as a consultant versus working for the government “It’s a privilege to have an opportunity at this stage of the game to meet with faculty and work with the students.” a resident of Mirabella at ASU and a retired physician and college professor works with ASU students in an entrepreneurship class in the Student Pavilion on the Tempe campus Aug and is bringing some of us at Mirabella into that collaboration,” he said He will graduate from Arizona State University in May with a Doctor of Musical Arts in wind band conducting and a graduate… In a digital world where stories are easily shared but not always protected Alycia de Mesa (Apache of Chihuahua) asked: How can Indigenous traditional knowledge be preserved without losing community… who is graduating from the ASU School of Art’s MFA program this spring has been recognized by her professors for consistently going above and beyond expectations — both in her… Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBISMARCK (KFYR) - Opening a new business is a lot of work it’s been a journey that started on the other side of the world The good news: their new store is already a big hit and it’s provided them with connections they never dreamed possible The shelves at Little Odessa may look a little bare but the empty spaces bring a smile to Mirabela Punga’s face It’s a small country between Ukraine and Romania,” she explained She and her husband came to the United States in 2012 when she won what she calls the “green card lottery.” 14 million people applied for a visa to come to the United States 100,000 are selected by the computer and when it’s all said and done only about 55,000 actually get to come here,” Punga said her husband and their five-year-old son came in search of the American dream “We came here with three suitcases,” she recalled but they knew this was their chance at a new life She learned English and started working for the Nelson County District Court “I cried almost entire ceremony,” she said a step closer to achieving that American dream “The idea came up in August when we were walking by a place that was for rent and I looked and I said ‘This is this would be a good place for a Russian store.’” They’ve transformed the building; and stocked the shelves with their favorite comfort foods people like Mirabela were not only ones craving food from their home countries Little Odessa is located at 231 West Broadway Avenue in Bismarck You can find more information on their Facebook page John Mirabella, owner of off-the-beaten-path Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Marathon, could well be called the “Lionfish King” of the Florida Keys John is recognized throughout the universe of lionfish for spearheading efforts to remove the voracious and wildly invasive non-native species from Keys waters John’s Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar is deservedly famous for its innovative preparations of lionfish The affable natural storyteller is known as a pioneering lionfish hunter and for the ways he cooks it up — “wreckdiver style” (cooked in white wine with lemon served as sushi (yummm!) or in a Benedict dish Some people actually plan their vacations around what they’re going to eat.” Castaway’s extensive menu typically includes nine species of fish John purchased Marathon’s oldest restaurant Feb Today the 150-seat eatery has three seating venues: Tiki-covered waterside outdoor dining and air-conditioned waterfront dining areas has also represented the state of Florida at an international sustainable seafood conference who has represented Florida at an international sustainable seafood conference is motivated to conserve and protect the Keys’ environment for the next generation — like his son Ian In his spare time, he enjoys traveling throughout the Bahamas and, with son Ian, to theme parks in central Florida. He also enjoys time with dog Saylor and friend and dive buddy Adolphus Busch IV, a part-time Marathon resident John works closely with Lionfish Central — a nonprofit committed to evaluation education and eradication of the invasive Indo-Pacific species from Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea reefs — to source lionfish when he’s not in the water catching them In addition, he’s now a comic book character, showcased as a “lionfish reef hero” in Lionfish Central’s lionfish comic project. John sells the comic book in the gift shop at Castaway — and a soon-to-be-created lionfish consumption passport is in the works Keys Voices: When did you first come to the Florida Keys and why John Mirabella: Nearly 25 years ago. I longed for a life in the islands and away from the city. I wanted to be my own boss. In 1999, I finished a sailing voyage from the Pacific and arrived in the beautiful Florida Keys KV: What aspects of the Keys environment or way of life matter most to you JM: The idyllic weather and enjoying all the benefits of living on the water The small-town sense of community is a great place to raise my son KV: Who or what inspired you to become passionate about respecting and protecting the Keys’ natural world Predatory lionfish are an invasive species with an exotic appearance — and a light for exposing me to the vastness and diversity of the ocean at a very early age The ocean has always played a very significant role in my life  KV: How does that passion influence your work or profession  JM: My passion is directly related to my profession the justification to go diving and spearfishing is there on a daily basis I take great pride in serving a dish that was swimming in the ocean earlier that day that you connect with and/or help protect the local environment and unique lifestyle JM: I am most comfortable in two places — underwater and in the dining room of the Castaway the conversation almost always gravitates to seafood and drifts to conservation efforts and sustainability John (center) and friends display lionfish dishes and other specialties at his popular Castaway restaurant in Marathon Lionfish is a favorite of savvy foodies in the Florida Keys (Photo courtesy of Crawford Entertainment) JM: Now that we’re established and the restaurant has the personnel and infrastructure in place to perform, I can concentrate on the finer details and how to support our fragile ecosystem. My single greatest motivation is my 6-year-old son Ian. Everything I do is with him in mind. Conservation efforts supported by the Castaway are done with the next generation in mind KV: What do you hope your positive environmental actions will accomplish JM: For the next generation to be conscious stewards of our precious ecosystem because once something is lost We need to act NOW to affect positive change KV: What message do you want your actions and example to communicate to people you encounter JM: The simplest action (or inaction) can have a very significant impact on the environment KV: What’s your favorite natural or eco-friendly activity in the Keys JM: Swimming along the bottom of the ocean converting non-native lionfish into tasty meals 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English you will be logged out of all the USGBC and GBCI applications in this browser Click the logout button below to continue logging out or cancel button to stay logged in The latest restaurant from chef Michael White Mirabella a coastal Italian restaurant led by acclaimed chef Michael White will debut in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach later this month the indoor-outdoor space will offer Italian food that pays “homage to Italy’s rich culinary heritage.” “Mirabella is both a celebration of Italian cuisine and a reflection of my own culinary journey which began 25 years ago during a transformative period for Italian cooking in the United States,” said White who many Miami locals might know from his previous venture Osteria Morini which just closed on Miami Beach earlier this year and other New York hotspots like Marea and Ai Fiori created alongside executive chef Paul Keyser boasts dishes like a bone-in veal parmigiana and risotto di mare to an expansive seafood program featuring crudo misto and grilled octopus the restaurant will offer a spritz-focused cocktail menu and an extensive vintage list selected by Fontainebleau Miami Beach director of beverage Gary Evangelista Mirabella takes over the former Scarpetta space inside the hotel bringing together the vibe of Miami Beach with coastal Italy The interior features custom furniture accented with red and blue lacquer all accented by Dedar’s hand-painted fabrics and Lucie De Moyencourt’s ceramic shells The terrace offers ocean views under a canopy with Serena & Lily shades and Sika Design furniture while the bar features a unique mosaic and Dedar’s ombre curtains Since welcoming its first residents in December 2008 Mirabella Seattle has consistently raised the bar in senior living design The community was developed for adults ages 62 and older who wish to make the most out of their golden years Situated in the bustling South Lake Union neighborhood Mirabella’s 12-story high-rise provides close access to the Emerald City’s famous landmarks Mirabella provides services such as weekly housekeeping These campus conveniences ensure community members can focus on what’s important: enjoying life to the fullest Mirabella is located at 116 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle. Marketing office hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mondays–Fridays. Prices vary and are dependent upon the type of contract chosen. For more information, call 206-254-1441 or visit retirement.org/mirabellaseattle Residents can choose from a wide range of customizable floor plans to suit their individual tastes with a variety of picturesque views to choose from of the city and surrounding neighborhood light-filled apartments are equipped with the finest finishes and amenities such as granite countertops and individually controlled heating and cooling systems As a premier Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community Mirabella provides a full continuum of healthcare services directly onsite Should residents’ healthcare needs change over time they can rest assured they will be taken care of giving them and their loved ones peace of mind for a secure future Apart from healthcare services and beautifully appointed apartment homes Mirabella has a variety of amenities that cater to every need and desire Residents have access to a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic center a woodworking shop and endless opportunities for social engagement Keeping in mind that dining is an integral part of daily life the community offers a diverse range of options that appeal to every culinary preference using only the freshest Residents enjoy upscale fine dining at Aria homestyle cooking at the less formal Adagio and freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items at Dolce Vita a cozy bistro with indoor and outdoor seating For those wishing to “go out” for the evening without ever leaving the building the Evergreen Lounge is a full-service bar perfect for dinner and cocktails with friends Mirabella provides residents with a comprehensive wellness program that supports all six dimensions of wellness—physical The program includes everything from fitness classes and wellness seminars to social events and educational opportunities Mirabella will host a presentation and tour — aptly named “Discover Mirabella” — for older adults interested in learning more about the community The event will provide an opportunity to see firsthand what daily campus life is all about and attendees are invited to mingle with current residents and meet with the sales team to ask any questions they might have Call 206-254-1441 today to register for this informative event Mirabella is a proudly not-for-profit Life Plan Community for Seattle’s older adults Our South Lake Union location provides a thriving urban environment for seniors who seek an active engaging lifestyle with the peace of mind of on-site health care services Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser On April 11th in a Board meeting at the University Club in New York City Union County Board Commissioner Al Mirabella was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees at John Cabot University in Rome “I am very pleased to have been invited to join the John Cabot University Board of Trustees,” said Commissioner Al Mirabella “After seeing the outstanding education my daughter Micayla received I wanted to do my part working the trustees and President Pavoncello to enhance the already excellent reputation at JCU and work to provide opportunities to this World Class education for students around the world.”   John Cabot University is an American institution of higher education in Rome The mission of the University is to provide an educational experience firmly rooted in the American tradition of the liberal arts and solidly international in orientation The academic programs are designed to use to the fullest extent the special resources of a multicultural faculty an international student body and the extraordinarily rich culture and history of Rome and the surrounding region In a statement from President of John Cabot University he stated: “Since our first meeting several years ago during a John Cabot University presentation I gave in New Jersey the Mirabella family has been an integral part of the life of John Cabot University serving as graduation representative of her class and Alexander and Phyllis have been constant great supporters of the mission of John Cabot University singing the praise of our school to prospective students’ families the outstanding human qualities of Commissioner Mirabella and his dedication to the public good of his county made it natural for me to propose him for election to the Board of Trustees of John Cabot University The enthusiastic and unanimous vote of his fellow trustees who immediately sensed his intelligence and empathy is a great development for the University and for our entire community Mirabella has served the residents of Union County since 1998 and is also a proud member of the Board of Directors of Wenzhou Kean University For more information on John Cabot University, please visit: www.johncabot.edu/ If you would like to learn more about Commissioner Mirabella, please visit the Union County website under the Commissioner’s section at www.ucnj.org Contact Us Organizational Chart