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Time—a Precious Gift THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US ONCE AGAIN! Every year they seem to fly up, and no matter how much prep is done, they are here and gone in the blink of an eye. Time, in my opinion, is one of the greatest gifts a person can give. Whether it is time spent with friends, family, in solitude, traveling, at home, snuggling pets and kids, volunteering, or any combination; it is precious. Time spent with family and friends is my favorite part of the holidays. We cook, laugh, reminisce about old memories,

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Rachel Nadeau, Leslie Plesser, Spacecrafting, Steinway & Sons, J. E. Collins

and at the same time—we make new ones. These moments are cherished, especially now when we live in a society where everything moves at warp speed and people feel accountable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For the December issue, we spent professional time getting to know some fabulous businesses and people around the Twin Cities. Dr. Sam LaChance of Greenway Dental has opened the doors to a new outlook on dentistry and talks about how he plans to serve patients in the Uptown area. We spoke with Schmitt Music, a

CORPORATE TEAM

company which is soon to be 125 years old, and learned how they are combining

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their longstanding expertise in music with new technology. We interviewed Alisa

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Halek-Schoenack, owner of Nedia Hair Loss Salon and Spa, whose team has more

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

than 100 years of experience combined in the hair loss industry. And finally, we

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

learned that behind the historic walls of the Alfred Pillsbury mansion, lies more than

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

what meets the eye. Not only does this property reflect a time past, but it bridges organizations and charities within the community. This holiday season, I hope you have the opportunity to spend and receive time with

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those you are closest to, to smile and share moments together, and to truly focus undivided attention on the things that matter most. Wishing you all the happiest of holiday seasons and a safe New Year,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES 14 The Sound of Innovation The Steinway Spirio R Technology Reinvigorates Piano Industry

20 Beautiful Inside and Out Nedia Supports the Hair Loss Community

24 A Home with a Heart The Alfred Pillsbury Mansion Stands Strong

14 20

28 Local Smiles Greenway Dental Opens in Whittier

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Times Past

20 Giving Back 24 Open House 28 Local Limelight 32 Culinary Creations 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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TIMES PAST THE STEINWAY SPIRIO R TECHNOLOGY REINVIGORATES PIANO INDUSTRY

THE SOUND OF INNOVATION ON A RECENT RAINY AFTERNOON IN EDINA, MARK MUELLER SITS DOWN TO A STEINWAY PIANO AT SCHMITT MUSIC, A 123-YEAR-OLD, FIVE-GENERATION FAMILY BUSINESS. Mark has been playing and selling Steinway pianos for over 30 years. It’s an ordinary day, but Mark happens to be playing an extraordinary piano. Steinways are considered the creme de la creme of concert pianos. Few stores can even sell them; Steinway & Sons has to actually appoint dealers. Schmitt Music has long been a dealer. They do well as a dealer, too; Schmitt Music has even been designated Dealer of the Year in the past. This particular piano that Mark is playing—the Spirio—represents a new invention that is reinvigorating the industry. In the last 15 to 20 years, the piano business has struggled, says Greg Mack, director of marketing for Schmitt Music. The economy plays a role in that. But largely, in today’s culture of instant gratification and digital everything, people in the United States aren’t as willing to become a disciplined piano student. It takes time and effort to develop the skill, even when someone is naturally talented. The Steinway Spirio R is exactly the technology to get all generations excited about learning piano, as it blends digital innovation with the classical instrument that generations of people have been enjoying. Thanks to a computer processor

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classical musicians on the iPad and then suddenly the piano

Mark says. It’s been in development for about 10 years. With 12,000

begins playing as though a ghost is tapping the keys exactly as

parts, the company only makes a few thousand pianos a year for

the music was originally recorded. The same thing happens when

distribution across the world. Each one takes nearly a year to make.

a person records a song they played; they can play it back on the iPad, and then the piano begins playing live.

Greg and Mark are excited about what’s ahead for the piano industry. Even as the business ebbs and flows with the economy

This technology speaks to everyone from piano virtuosos to hob-

and with the digital era we’re in, music is a timeless language. From

byists to people who love music and want to use it as an entertain-

Beethoven to Billy Joel to Lady Gaga and beyond, music doesn’t

ment tool in their home or business.

discriminate who it speaks to. This art connects people regardless

“Things like this make (the piano) more fun and interesting,” Mark says. The Steinway Spirio—which comes in a variety of models—is an investment, starting at about $100,000. But it’s a highly specialized piece that has only been available to the public in the last five years,

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of age, race, culture, ethnicity or ability level. And, Greg points out, it is scientifically proven to help all ages function as well as they can. “It’s really a human thing,” Mark says. For more information on the Spirio, please visit SchmittMusic.com /LakesOffer.

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GIVING BACK

ARTICLE ALEXANDRA PATTY | PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL NADEAU

Beautiful Inside and Out NEDIA SUPPORTS THE HAIR LOSS COMMUNITY 20

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AIR LOSS IS NEVER EASY. It can affect men, women and even children. It can come in several forms and be associated with alopecia, hypotrichosis, age, anxiety, stress, cancer and many other health-related issues. Having experienced it herself, Alisa Halek-Schoenack took her 24 years in the salon industry, coupled with the operation of Fantasia Salon and Hair Loss Center, and made it her mission to create a space where people suffering from hair loss can feel at ease. With the help of her husband, Aaron Schoenack, they secured a space in Minnetonka, pinpointed new needs for the industry, and renovated accordingly to fit their vision of incorporating ultimate comfort for the guest. Alisa’s appreciation for the salon business began at a young age when she would accompany her mother to Fantasia Salon in Crystal, Minnesota of which her mother was a guest for 50 years. Originally owned by Twila Donley, who had struggled with her own hair loss issues, Fantasia took a bolder step in the ‘80s making giving back to the hair loss community a priority. In 2017, Alisa reached out to Twila for business mentorship, and in conversing, the question came up as to who would be the salon’s predecessor. Alisa asked if Twila would consider her. Fast forward to today, the team and vision continue on through Alisa’s direction, and they have become a very strong, close-knit group that has rebranded as Nedia Hair Loss Salon and Spa. Being a privately and family-owned business, Nedia has the flexibility to ensure treatments and solutions can be customized to the guest—starting with the design of the space itself. One waiting area is comfortable and shielded from the rest of the salon where guests can rest peacefully and privately while waiting for services. If guests feel more social, there is also a secondary waiting area. There are private manicure and pedicure rooms with a semi-private option where one can choose to lounge in luxury solo or with a friend. There are private, soundproof luxury hair loss treatment rooms where guests can work with their salon expert one-on-one as well as traditional salon stations throughout. Alisa explains that many going through hair loss or oncology services will not seek a traditional salon spa experience due to the investment of a hairpiece or wig. A comfortable environment is key. Those going through oncology treatments are sensitive to many things, and the Nedia staff has oncology-trained service providers who are equipped to handle a variety of needs. Oftentimes, spa locations just aren’t equipped to handle the sensitivity and privacy the hair loss guest is seeking.

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The Nedia staff is intent on caring for the whole guest, including mind and body. The team carries more than 100 years of experience combined and understands the importance of care. Their level of compassion for the guest goes beyond just another salon service; it centers around making someone feel safe. Alisa describes the team as “multigenerational, caring, compassionate, loyal, loving, giving, honest and hardworking.” On the retail and product side, Nedia carries Davines, a natural line from Italy whose mission aligns closely with Nedia’s and is rooted in natural resources and giving back to the community. Nedia has also seen great results using the HLCC hair loss line which is amazing for guests who are searching for a healthy environment for hair growth. Nedia also carries one of the largest selections of hairpieces and wigs in the midwest which vary in price, color and length, and can be customized to how the guest wants to look and feel. Alisa admits that a lot of the drive behind their business has to do with their son, family and a focus on how they can give back to guests going through hair loss. Nedia has partnerships with North Memorial Health Hospital, Gilda’s Club Twin Cities and Firefly Sisterhood just to name a few. They also offer a complimentary haircut when a guest donates their hair to Children with Hair Loss. Nedia is a beacon of light in what can sometimes be a difficult and dark world. When asked what the most rewarding part of the business is, Alisa says, “making a difference in guests’ lives every moment, every day.” For more information on Nedia Hair Loss Salon and Spa, visit TheNedia.com. December 2019 | Minneapolis Lakes

OPEN HOUSE

THE ALFRED PILLSBURY MANSION STANDS STRONG ARTICLE ALEXANDRA PATTY PHOTOGRAPHY SPACECRAFTING

A Home With a heart

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THE ALFRED PILLSBURY MANSION, LOCATED ON E. 22ND ST., AND NESTLED IN THE WHITTIER NEIGHBORHOOD, IS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD. The incredible 10,000-square-foot limestone home was constructed in 1903 by Alfred Pillsbury himself along with Ernest Kennedy as the lead architect. One of the many large homes built by prominent families at the time, the mansion sits where what was then considered to be the edge of town. Although they had no children, Pillsbury and his wife were known to be art collectors, specifically Chinese jade and artifacts of the east. A portion of their collection still resides not far from the home in the Alfred Pillsbury Gallery at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Designed in the English Tudor style, this property is a beautiful reminder of a time and place in history, yet it has been restored to remain relevant today.

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fortunate that the house had not been abused structurally. They had not torn down walls.” The Camarenas put a new kitchen in,

After purchasing, they realized there

updated electrical and bathrooms and

was a bigger, more charitable purpose

installed air conditioning. One of the

for the 10,000 square feet. Both wanted to

Purchased in 2002 by Uri and Melissa

larger projects included the addition of

go beyond just loving the home itself and

Camarena, the property was in dire need of

an attached and heated four-car garage,

decided to share it with others.

some attention. When asked what drew the

which was done under the Minneapolis

“We could support some of the organiza-

couple to the home initially, Uri expresses

Heritage Preservation Commission. But,

tions that we love and contribute to by let-

that they, “love architecture and the historic

for all the new that has brought this beau-

ting them use the house. We open the house

side of things. We also love to restore homes,

tiful home up to date, many of the original

to those organizations on average, about

and we saw the potential in it. Frankly, we

elements remain including the 17th cen-

twenty times per year.”

wanted to rescue it.”

tury, all oak library which Mr. Pillsbury had

If there is one thing the Camarena’s feel

In this case, the old adage, “Home is

shipped over from England. What used to

fortunate about in regards to events at the

where the heart is,” most definitely rings

be a vault, now named the “Tequila Room”

home, it has been, “the opportunity to meet

true. The Camarenas committed to restoring

boasts secret doors with hidden passages

a lot of really great people. These are people

its beauty while at the same time maintain-

and remains perfect for entertaining. The

who care about the community, and we can

ing the historical integrity. They have lived in

Camarenas say that the changes they have

be more of an active part in the organiza-

the home for almost 20 years.

made provide, “a very liveable house.”

tions we support and give back.”

“We

love

the

convenience,”

Uri

“I love history and architecture ... and feel

With all of the art, history, and fundraising

says. “We have been respectful of the

so fortunate that we were able to be part of

that has been done here, it appears that 116

architecture of the house. We were also

that. That we are able to enjoy it.”

E. 22nd St. has a heart of its own.

“WE COULD SUPPORT SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WE LOVE AND CONTRIBUTE TO BY LETTING THEM USE THE HOUSE. WE OPEN THE HOUSE TO THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ON AVERAGE, ABOUT TWENTY TIMES PER YEAR.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Local Smiles GREENWAY DENTAL OPENS IN WHITTIER ARTICLE BRITT JOHNSEN | PHOTOGRAPHY LESLIE PLESSER

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EVEN BEFORE DR. SAM LACHANCE

degree in zoology from the University of

OPENED

Wisconsin-Madison.

HIS

PRIVATE

DENTISTRY

PRACTICE IN MINNEAPOLIS, HE KNEW HE

HAD

SOMETHING

UNIQUE

This is his first private practice, which is

nestled in the Whittier neighborhood at 24th

OFFER PATIENTS. He speaks to people in

and Lyndale, an ideal location on a thor-

a way that educates them and puts them

oughfare in Uptown.

at ease and helps bring more clarity to the complex world of healthcare. Dr.

LaChance

opened

“I’m loving the neighborhood,” he says. “All the patients we’ve gotten so far are so nice.”

Greenway

At the core of it, Dr. LaChance wanted

Dental in September after working in a

to create a company rooted in clear and

group practice in the dentistry field for

transparent communication with patients.

the last 12 years. He graduated from

He says most dentists are introverted and

the University of Minnesota’s dental

science-minded, though maybe not always

school in 2007. A science lover since

the best communicators. He wants to build

he was a kid, LaChance also has a

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trusting relationships that last and to deliver care that makes everyone feel good. Keeping that in mind, he specifically hires people so the entire team works from the same core values. A small but mighty core group runs the day-to-day operations in Uptown, including Dr. LaChance and his wife, Claire, and four employees. “Oftentimes, you as a dentist might know what a patient should have, but [dentists are] not good at conveying that information to patients,” he says. “That was my whole shtick with this practice is making sure that patients left happy and understood what they got and why it was needed.” Another one of Dr. LaChance’s areas of expertise is helping calm, anxious patients. Not only is anxiety the most common mental health problem in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, but some patients have specific fears around getting dental work done. So in addition to the service that Greenway Dental offers, its office decor, color coordination and overall aesthetic were designed to calm patients. Dr. LaChance is passionate about the field and knows it deeply. In fact, he was awarded the “New Dentist Leadership Award” in 2015 from the Minnesota Dental Association during the Star of the North Dental Convention. His past community involvement includes serving as treasurer of the St. Paul District Dental Society, as well as serving as a board member and leader of the education committee for the St. Paul Executive Council. He also volunteers for Give Kids a Smile, Mission of Mercy and the Hope Dental Clinic. Greenway Dental’s services include preventive work such as cleanings and exams, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, sports guards and nightguards. The clinic also offers cosmetic services such as porcelain veneers, take-home whitening trays and Invisalign, as well as restorative services such as tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, dental bridges, implants, extractions, bone grafts and more. Originally from Northern Wisconsin near the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Dr. LaChance and his wife—who have known each other since teenagehood—live in St. Paul. They are raising two daughters and have created this business together. He says he enjoys the Whitter neighborhood, and he’s looking forward to becoming more involved. “I’m excited to grow,” he says. “I’m on a mission and I want to stick to it.” 30

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE IAN LOWTHER | PHOTOGRAPHY J. E. COLLINS

GRANDPA PADDY'S COFFEE CLASSIC IRISH COFFEE WITH A HOLIDAY TWIST!

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BROWN SUGAR SYRUP

BLACK COFFEE

G R A N D PA PA D DY’S C O F F E E CINNAMON

INGREDIENTS + 1 1/2 ounces Irish Whiskey + 1/3 ounce Walnut Liqueur + 1/3 ounce Angostura Amaro + 1/4 ounce Brown Sugar Syrup + 6 ounces Hot (or cold) Black Coffee + Top with cinnamon cream and shaved dark chocolate Cinnamon Cream Recipe for Topping + 1 cup Heavy Cream

SHAVED DARK CHOCOLATE

+ 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Whisk cream and cinnamon together until thick, pour on top of coffee.

Try this holiday take on the classic Irish coffee this season. It's a perfect cocktail to serve at family and friend gatherings, giving your guests that warm and comforting feeling of the holidays. This quick and easy recipe takes the four basic Irish coffee ingredients and incorporates Walnut Liqueur and Amaro for an added depth of nutty spice, along with aromatic cinnamon that is found in the whipped cream HEAVY CREAM

to fill the room with holiday cheer! Courtesy of Ian Lowther, beverage director at Red Cow and Red Rabbit

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nose, Yuletide carols being sung by

hopes of inspiring another 100 years

a choir, visits from Santa and his live

of community impact.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

more! Join the fun 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Reindeer, sing-a-longs, carolers and

13-23

Guthrie Theater

Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge continues to be a perennial favorite and holiday tradition that invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the merriment of the season with their family and loved ones.

LOYCE HOULTON'S NUTCRACKER FANTASY

CANADIAN PACIFIC HOLIDAY TRAIN

State Theatre

Minnesota Dance Theatre’s beloved holiday tradition returns to the State

Union Depot

Visit GuthrieTheater.org for a full list

The

Holiday

Theatre with Tchaikovsky’s iconic

of dates and times of performances.

Train will stop at Union Depot on

score, Loyce Houlton’s imagina-

Tuesday, Dec. 10 for a musical per-

tive choreography and the thrilling

formance. The concerts are free, but

dancers of the MDT company and

you are encouraged to bring a dona-

school.

THE BEST OF MINNESOTA PARTY

tion for the Keystone Community

Nutcracker

Services

by Philip Brunelle, this spectacu-

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non-perishable food item or a cash

lar dream fantasy creates magical

Join us in toasting the Best of

donation. Everyone’s contributions

memories for generations to share.

Minnesota at the party of the year

will directly assist those in need in

Visit MNDance.org for a full list of

during an evening of celebration

our community.

performance dates and times.

HOLIDAY WINE AND STROLL

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS TOUR

Stroll through Linden Hills and sam-

Join other adults at Bryant Square

ple a variety of wine and treats in the

Recreation Center to hop aboard

village on this grownups' night out!

a van that will bring you to a local

Canadian

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Featuring

the

Orchestra

44-piece conducted

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6-7

Linden Hills

HANDEL'S MESSIAH

Bryant Square Recreation Center

Enjoy the vocal stylings of Femme

coffee shop to grab a warm bever-

the

Vocale, caroling for your delight

age of your choice to sip on as you

enduring power of Handel’s Messiah

along with special offers and gifts

relax on your tour through local

in a performance that features the

from local shops.

neighborhoods to enjoy the holiday

Orchestra Hall

Celebrate

the

season

with

Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale and a lineup of acclaimed vocalists. Two performances are available on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. Visit MinnesotaOrchestra.org for tickets.

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MinneapolisParks.org.

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Join HandsOn Twin Cities for their 100

Year Anniversary party! HandsOn is

REINDEER DAY

volunteerism while improving the

We are always accepting submis-

Linden Hills

community’s ability to create more

sions for events you'd like to see

This free festive family event is per-

impact with the time generously

included in our Calendar section.

fect for kids from 1 to 92. Expect

given by volunteers. The evening will

Submissions are accepted via the

marshmallows roasting on open

feature hundreds of stories through

fires, Jack Frost nipping at your

photography

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