DOUBLE VISIONARY

As we write this, the brothers Lipman are receiving the UJA Federation of New York’s 2015 Music Visionary Award during the course of a brunch that has undoubtedly involved praise of Republic chief Monte and Prexy/COO Avery’s phenomenal success in discovering and breaking artists; celebration of their philanthropic efforts; and kvelling over some truly righteous smoked whitefish. Kudos—and ethos—to the bros, and pass the bialys.

Oh, and if you can read the message on the scroll in this graphic, you're entitled to a beverage of your choice.