Greenwich - May 2023

OUR CROWN JEWEL

It’s been a long time coming, but the new Bruce is here! The amazing new facility is already a town treasure set to become a major player in the arts and science worlds. Come take a tour with us.

by timothy dumas

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

Fairfield County is our playground. So we’ve combed our towns to bring you an insider’s guide to some of the more under-theradar shops, activities, services and entertainment options you might be missing.

by eileen bartels

GET READY FOR THE BIG EASY

Greenwich is about to get a major dose of southern hospitality when NOLA takes over the GTP. We go behind the scenes with the talent and organizers to get the scoop.

by jamie marshall

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Of Becoming an American

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BUZZ For Brent and Courtney Montgomery, cochairs of Celebrating Hope 2023, the battle against Alzheimer’s is deeply personal. Courtney shares the couple’s journey and what’s in store for the upcoming gala.

SHOP The new Timo & Violet shop offers snuggly accessories for baby; We’ve found some perfect gifts for mom. DO We got some great tips for youthful skin. GO If the walls of Hotel Chelsea could talk, we’d want to hear every word. Check out the newly renovated landmark. HOME Adding pops of color makes everyone happy; Nothing says summmer like wicker accents; Try setting your table in bold shades. EAT Now there’s even more to love about town favorite Hinoki.

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Instill these lessons and skills in your kids; Greenwich Moms Network gives us some great ideas to celebrate you and all of the moms in your life.

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Explore the dollars and sense behind the decision to buy or rent a vacation home.

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BRING ON THE GOOD LIFE!

For all you ’80s kids out there, this issue has me feeling a bit like George Peppard’s character in the A-Team. But more on that later.

Over the past several years, every May we’ve brought you different incarnations of our Good Life Issue. This year Eileen Bartels, our writer and resident fount of information, searches Greenwich, as well as neighboring towns, to bring you off-the-beaten-path ideas for everything from kids’ activities and outdoor excursions to unique services, shopping and entertainment (“Living the Good Life,” page 76). Whether you’ve lived here since the Delamar was the Showboat or you’re a newcomer still trying to figure out what the RTM is, you’re sure to discover lots of fun—and useful—information.

Around the same time that we were planning this issue, I met with our friends at the Bruce Museum to discuss the muchanticipated “New Bruce.” As it turned out, this was the perfect month to celebrate the grand opening of the stunning building designed to house world-class art and science exhibitions.

In “Our Crown Jewel” (page 64), Tim Dumas walks us through the gleaming museum and talks to some of the key players who share what the new space means for

community, art and education. We know you’ll be just as impressed as we are.

And that brings me to what has become our “official” kickoff to summer—the Greenwich Town Party. Since 2011, the team behind the hottest ticket in town has brought us musical acts including Eric Clapton, James Taylor and, of course, Billy Joel.

This year, on Saturday, May 27, organizers are set to blow off the proverbial doors with the biggest jam session our town has ever seen. The Main Stage of GTP 2023 will be taken over by some of New Orleans’ most legendary musicians—from Irma Thomas and Mavis Staples to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Trombone Shorty. Jamie Marshall sits down with organizers and performers to give us a behind the scenes look at what we can expect (“Get Ready for the Big Easy,” page 88).

So, do you get the obscure A-Team reference yet? Peppard was famous for ending episodes with: “I love it when a plan comes together.” And, well, we think our plan to celebrate the good life came together pretty well.

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OF BECOMING AN AMERICAN

It’s May, the month of our “Good Life” issue. Makes me think of our migrant crisis—the hordes of people at our borders fleeing their countries in search of a good life or, at the least, a better life. Many have to be fed and sheltered until they find jobs—a problem no administration has ever managed to wrestle to the ground. Others come to study, teach, work or wed.

Of course, except for Native Americans (now called Indigenous People, for some weird reason), we all came from somewhere else, eager to become citizens. Okay, I did have a Swiss friend who dragged her heels about that for forty years. She’d married an American and had children here but still couldn’t detach herself from the Old Country. After she became a widow, a gentleman of substantial means proposed marriage but said he didn’t want to leave his money to someone who wasn’t American.

She became a citizen almost overnight.

Elena Moffly, my wonderful Russian-born daughter-in-law, came for love and pursued citizenship with determination but had to wait and wait. Maybe they thought her father was KGB? Not that warm bear of a man who calls me from Moscow on my birthday! Never!

When swearing-in day finally arrived in November 2006, all of us Mofflys sat in a Bridgeport courtroom waving our little flags. The judge was terrific. She sent home two candidates in blue jeans, telling them to come back another time properly attired. She told

thirteen of the remaining thirty-five that she had agreed to their name changes.

“First I’ll tell you about myself,” she began, launching into her Irish-Italian background. “Now I’ll tell you about you,” she went on, pointing out that the group included four Russians, seven Guatemalans, one Turk, et cetera. “Feel free to bring your family up to the bench for a photograph with me,” she added. “Afterwards the League of Women Voters will take your papers across the street to make sure you can vote in the election on Tuesday.” Just four days away. Fast work—and a lasting memory. Incidentally, our five Moffly grandchildren, dual citizens like their mother, can speak Russian. Read and write it pretty well, too.

In 1949, fourteen-year-old Jara Burnett’s family fled Czechoslovakia and a Communist regime bent on eliminating the middle class. When the secret police came for her father, a known antiCommunist, Jara’s little sister told them he was on a business trip. Arriving home for lunch, he missed them by minutes and managed to escape to southern France, where the family joined him later before emigrating to Canada.

Then Jara married an American and in 1964 renounced her Czech and Canadian citizenships to become a U.S. citizen. (Multicitizenship wasn’t an option here until the eighties.) “I really did it because I wanted to vote against Goldwater!” she quips.

Getting out the vote became a passion. By 1980 she was president of the Greenwich

“I wanted to become an American and participate fully in the democratic process. It’s a duty as much as anything else.”

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League of Women Voters (creating the first Voters Guide), then president of the Connecticut League and since then has been moderating debates for local and state offices.

“Having had three citizenships, I wanted to know how governments work,” says Jara. “It seemed a natural.”

From Denmark came Birgit Svendsen on a student visa and met her future-husband Jack Minor on a blind date in New York. A longdistance courtship followed, highlighted by the day she flew into JFK from Copenhagen to find that Jack had arranged for a helicopter to deliver her to the top of the Pan Am building.

She didn’t become a U.S. citizen until 1995, when their kids were teens. “I would have done it earlier,” she says, “but it was during that period when terrorists were hijacking planes, and you were in big trouble if you had a U.S. passport.” So she and a Dutch friend had waited.

In her honor Diane and Walt Alder threw an all-American party complete with apple pie.

Birgit doesn’t believe in dual citizenship and to this day uses only her American passport when she travels.

“There is no other country like it,” says Ava Karasklewicz, who became an American twenty-two years ago. She gets goosebumps every time she returns from a visit to Poland and the passport officer says, “Welcome home!” but is proud that her sons haven’t changed their Polish names. After all, says Ava, “America is a melting pot of everybody.”

John Blankley, his Belgian wife, Vera, and their three children arrived from the U.K. in 1983, John as CFO of British Petroleum North America. But when he was due back in London, they wanted to stay; so John landed an executive position with Stolt-Nielsen and, after years of trying, became a U.S. citizen in 1997.

thanks to Vera, who speaks five languages and became a United Nations interpreter. Few Americans could qualify for her job. “And quite honestly,” he admits, “we had to throw a lot of dollars at a big-deal immigration attorney in New York, actually the one who got John Lennon into the country.”

An historian, John thinks that our constitutional foundation and what our founders did a scant 250 years ago are unparalleled in history. “There are many people from overseas who just want to hold onto their green cards and don’t go the whole step,” says this gentleman who has served on the Greenwich RTM and has run for First Selectman and Connecticut State Senator. “I wanted to become an American and participate fully in the democratic process. It’s a duty as much as anything else.”

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Beautiful Minds

The Alzheimer’s Association has big plans to mark ten years of Celebrating Hope—because where there is hope, there is a cure

In their workaday lives, the husband-and-wife team of Brent and Courtney Montgomery are movers and shakers in Hollywood and on the local scene.

Brent is a reality television visionary and founder and CEO of Wheelhouse Entertainment. Courtney, who also has a background in reality television production, is the founder and CEO of Wheelhouse Properties, a Fairfield County-based real estate firm.

The couple collaborated to create The Village in Stamford, the waterfront hub conceived as an innovative indoor-outdoor incubator for work, play, culture, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Courtney served as developer, and Brent’s entertainment business is housed within the converted former wire and cable factory.

Together, they are also co-chairing Celebrating Hope, the annual fundraiser of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, which takes place on Saturday, May 20, at Greenwich Country Club.

In anticipation, we talked with Courtney about why she and Brent have such a personal stake in supporting the Alzheimer’s Association, along with the estimated 80,000 Connecticut residents currently impacted by the disease.

GM: You and Brent have so many professional commitments. Why take on co-chairing Celebrating Hope?

CM: About ten years ago Brent’s father [Jim Montgomery] was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He was around sixty-five, which felt very young. He was living in Texas, where Brent is from, and so we found ourselves living far away. Like so many families that go through this, we felt helpless. One of the places I turned to learn more about the disease was the Alzheimer’s Association. It inspired us to get involved. I started by joining the annual fundraising walk and then moved to supporting Celebrating Hope. We found that experience really meaningful.

We lost Jim this past August, and it’s the ten-year anniversary of Celebrating Hope. So, this year, we really wanted to lean in and be even more involved. We’re doing it in tribute to Brent’s dad.

GM: That’s an especially poignant tribute. What did you learn about this disease from Jim?

CM: That Alzheimer’s is an experience you don’t want to ever go through. It’s just sort of this slow, brutal decline. But the other thing we learned is that there can still be amazing, meaningful times, which we were fortunate to have with Jim. He really held his own for a bunch of years. He traveled and did things with his wife that were important to them. His long-term memories really held in there for quite a bit. And we are grateful for that.

But the thing that impacted me the most is realizing how much of a challenge this is for the caregiver and what hard work that is. I really saw this with my mother-in-law. You’re not just going through the disease. You’re going through everything that comes with it.

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GM: I’m glad you mentioned caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association notes that while there are 6.7 million people in America living with the disease, there are twice as many caregivers. What can we do as a community to better support them?

CM: It’s such a big piece of this, and so many people in our parents’ generation are going through this right now, and a lot of the burdens have fallen on the sandwich generation. We need to put out the message that you can’t go it alone. You need a whole support system out there. It’s important to realize there’s so much available in terms of support groups. And I really encourage people to take advantage of those kinds of resources. I don’t know how you do it without having other people just to talk to about what’s going on in your life as a caregiver, whether it’s to share ideas or just vent.

GM: Despite a lot of encouraging research and new therapies, Alzheimer’s remains a terminal diagnosis. What are your hopes for the future?

CM: The thing we need to stand up and preach from the hilltops is how much we all can do. It’s a terrible disease, because you are losing your memories. And you’re right: It’s a terminal disease, but the thing we want to talk about this year is the hope part.

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So much has changed in just the past ten years, and we’re extremely hopeful about what that means. When you develop new therapies and treatments that give people more time, that’s a breakthrough and something we need more of. With my father-in-law, we would have taken any more time we could get. We need more money channeled into research to get there, and that’s why this event is so incredibly important.

GM: Since it’s the tenth anniversary, do you have any special plans for the evening?

CM: It’s a big deal, and we’re trying to make it special. The theme this year is Alzheimer’s Goes Hollywood. We’re trying to play off Brent’s background a little bit in a fun, entertaining way. There’s going to be some great music throughout the night and a purple carpet. I don’t want to say too much, but there are going to be some surprises we think our guests will love, which should make it a great event. G

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The company’s name, while adorable, is also eco-minded. It means to honor nature, a concept that is at the core of the brand’s mission to respect and protect the world around us while drawing inspiration from its diversity and beauty. Sustainability is critical to the business. Nearly 100 percent of the fabrics are organic, ethically sourced and produced in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Timo & Violet’s patterns come from original artwork created by women around the globe and reflect different cultures and styles. Currently sizes range from newborn through four years, but the brand plans to offer larger bathrobe and swim poncho sizes this summer, ideally going up to eight years.

Pro tip: The bib and burp cloth sets make a great gift in the $50 range, and for something to gift an older sibling, check out the robes and ponchos.

Cofounders Erin Jensen and Ronit Weinberg met while Erin was working on the e-commerce team at Theory, and Ronit was running e-commerce and retail for Diane von Furstenberg. The two became friends and after a number of other career-building

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moves became business partners and started their own venture.

Erin says, “We are the only baby textiles in the market that combine sustainability, colorful and elevated designs and softness. That’s what got us so excited about the prospect of launching this company. We really want to engage the local community and do good things here.”

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Tips and techniques for MORE YOUTHFUL SKIN

While the fountain of youth may not exist, the good news is there are more preventative and corrective cosmetic treatments readily available than ever before.

From Botox to lasers and filler to surgery, there are seemingly endless options for improving our aesthetics. We reached out to Dr. Flora Levin, a Board Certified Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Specializing in Eyelid Surgery & Rejuvenation, based in Westport, to learn more about ways to regain and maintain the appearances that make us feel our best. Here’s what she had to say…

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PREVENTATIVE ANTI-AGING TREATMENTS?

Sunscreen is always number one, it gives you the biggest bang for your buck. Sun protection is an investment in the way that you’re going to look as you age— everything else is really a waste of time if you’re not focused on that. Retin-A and Retinol also play a big role in anti-aging, these products increase skin cell turnover by helping shed layers of skin at a more rapid rate and allow products to better penetrate the skin. Antioxidants like Vitamin C are also pillars of good early skincare.

Lifestyle factors like proper sleep, nutrition, hydration and not smoking all play a role in the way one’s skin is going to look down the line. And Genetics have a lot to do with how someone is going to age. If you see that one of your parents isn't aging well you want to do all you can preventatively—control the factors that you can.

In terms of procedural treatments, Botox can be started fairly early and small amounts can

be preventative, look very natural and help stop lines from becoming problematic over time. If someone has a tendency to make repetitive facial movements in areas where they carry strong expressions [think frown lines or the 11’s between the eyebrows] wrinkles are going to form, but Botox can very successfully treat these. Static wrinkles, however, are those that are present all the time, regardless of expression, and once those set in, they are very hard to get rid of; they can be softened but may never fully go away.

WHERE/WHEN IS FILLER USED AS OPPOSED TO BOTOX?

Filler and Botox work completely differently. Botox weakens muscles, thus reducing wrinkles. Filler, on the other hand, is a gel that fills a deficiency, a hollowness or an indentation. In different age groups, fillers are used for different purposes. In young patients, fillers are used to enhance or balance facial features. Examples of that would be someone wanting fuller lips, looking for a stronger chin to better balance the face, or having

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LASER TREATMENTS & HOW THEY WORK

DARK SPOTS

IPL (intense pulsed light) lasers are the best for dark spots as your first line of defense.

They work by using varying wavelengths of light, which are determined by the depth of the pigment, to bring dark spots to the surface and then eventually flake off.

This type of laser is usually done two to three times a year, depending on skin type. In order to maintain results, wearing sunscreen is integral. IPL lasers can also help with skin types that are prone to Rosacea, so patients presenting with redness and dark spots can kill two birds with one stone. Treatments can help stimulate collagen and also be specifically targeted for spot management for those without diffused pigmentation.

good! As long as you have someone who knows what they are doing, these procedures are safe, highly effective and produce very satisfying results.

dark circles. As we age, we start to lose volume in our faces due to atrophy of the fat pads and bone resorption. This is often seen as depressions in the temples, indents on the sides of the nose and nasolabial folds, flattening of the cheeks and shadowing in the corners of the mouth [marionette lines]. Fillers can be used to improve those deficiencies, reducing the shadows and making the person look more youthful. There are many different fillers on the market, some thicker, some thinner, some more or less stretchy. Various parts of the face require products with characteristics ideal for that specific area.

WHEN IS SURGERY WARRANTED OVER INJECTIONS OR LASERS?

IMPROVED ELASTICITY/ BETTER SKIN TEXTURE/ YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN

VEINS/BROKEN BLOOD VESSELS

IPL lasers can help with veins as well, because they have a vascular-specific Nd:YAG

laser is the best choice for larger and more prominent veins and vessels, like those on the legs, face, chin and the blue veins that some see under their eyes. Sometimes we mix and match lasers and will use IPL for capillaries

then the Nd:YAG for the bigger areas. We have actually seen an uptick in patients coming from

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Many of the lasers used for those looking to attain these types of results have commodity names that people have heard of before like “Fraxel” or “FraxPro.” These treatments use a combination of deep and superficial wavelengths that come at fractionated specific intervals. Older lasers were not fractionated and came with much longer recovery time, but these modern and improved versions are much more precise, safer and make the recovery faster and easier. Most patients have a few days of redness and rough-feeling skin, but that’s it. The combination of lasers that penetrate the skin more deeply and those that are more superficial can be a great way to enhance glow and decrease pore size. These procedures are generally done two or three times and then repeated annually for maintenance.

Unfortunately, aging also brings loose skin and descent. Non-surgical modalities have limitations. Fillers fill and may soften or camouflage, but they don’t get rid of the bulging or sagging [i.e. jowls]. In those instances, surgery may be indicated. A blepharoplasty is one of the most common and least invasive surgical procedures that many younger patients choose to undergo, as the eyelid area often ages before others. Ultimately, a facelift is the only definitive way to restore youthful facial anatomy. Modern facelift techniques allow for natural and long-lasting results.

ARE THERE ANY VITAMINS OR SUPPLEMENTS YOU FIND HELPFUL FOR SKIN AND HAIR HEALTH?

I like fish oil. We need the Omega-3 fatty acids it provides, and it’s also good for hair, skin and nails. Vitamin B is also important for healthy looking skin, and I like Nutrafol for hair. I don’t really think that collagen supplements work. By the time they go through your gut, these supplements are so processed and broken down that I don’t think they can be as effective as claimed.

About Dr.

Flora Levin

Dr. Levin resides in Westport with her husband, three children. Her practice is located in Westport at 1391 Post Road East, 2nd Floor. For more information on Dr. Levin and her practice, visit floralevin.com or follow @floralevinmd on Instagram.

DECADENTLY PECULIAR

One of the most storied NEW YORK CITY HOTELS HAS OPENED ITS NEWLY RENOVATED DOORS and, trust us, you’ll want to book a room

This is the rare Hotel Chelsea review that doesn’t open with a detailed history of its famous residents (we’ll get to that) or the words “rock ‘n ’ roll vibes.” The 139-year-old Grand Dame has lived many lives, but her latest might be her best. It’s not hard to find a story that bemoans the gentrification or upcycling of the “real New York” landmarks like the Chelsea. In this hotel’s case, however, it would be misplaced nostalgia. The newly renovated and reopened Chelsea shows what’s best about New York—its ability to reinvent itself for the latest age and rage.

left: The marble topped lobby bar is the place to be. right: The inimitable Chelsea is once again a “rest stop for rare individuals.”

Longtime residents who obtained their apartments through the city’s rent stabilization scheme years ago and won the right to stay are still in the hotel alongside guests from around the world. It took eleven years of construction and lawsuits to turn one of the most written about hotels ion earth into what it had never been before, a luxury hotel.

Since it’s not a time machine, you won’t run into Janis Joplin or Andy Warhol in the Lobby Bar. Let’s focus on what the hotel is now—a surprisingly affordable (by New York standards) and design-forward property with service that rivals any Ritz Carlton.

The rooms range from the lowest price point of a Petite Queen to a two-bedroom Pied-à-Terre complete with a full kitchen and washer/dryer. Every room category has the same wealthy-aunt, wabi-sabi feel. Think the neighborhood charm of Tribeca’s Greenwich Hotel mixed with the modern edge luxury of a Pendry property. The room layouts vary wildly, but the furniture is the same throughout—tiger striped

The original iron balconies and stained glass windows remain just as they were when the hotel opened in 1884.

Gargoyles keep watch over one of the many seating areas in the lobby bar.

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rates start at: $250 to $300 for a Petite Queen. This might be the best value in the city. The room is small and features an interior view, but that’s New York. must-book: One-bedroom Pied-à-Terre starting at $1,800 per night. It’s the apartment New York dreams are made of, with a spacious living room and fireplace mantle (the fireplaces are all non-working), full kitchen, dining table that seats six, separate bedroom, one-anda-half baths and ample closet space.

left: One of the Chelsea’s most legendary tenants, Andy Warhol dining at El Quijote in the mid 60s right: All guestrooms are outfitted with custom-made textile headboards and Marshall speakers. below: Much of the art was created by residents short on rent money.

left: The interiors were created by hotel co-owner Sean MacPherson. right: Madonna fans might recognize this fireplace mantle; some of the photos from her controversial ’90s book, Sex, were shot here.

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chairs, Victorian-era styled carpets in burgundy and gold, headboards that look like they’re composed of vintage tapestries and purple velour couches. Nespresso machines and Marshall speakers are standard amenities, and any guest, regardless of room price, can request packing and unpacking service.

The hotel lobby was always the place to be, whether you were former resident Betsey Johnson looking for reactions to her latest madcap clothing design, tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Marilyn Monroe, or a long-term tenant just catching up with friends. Over the years, former manager Stanley Bard occasionally accepted artwork from residents who couldn’t pay the rent. The art was stored during the renovation and is now displayed throughout the hotel, giving it an art gallery feel in the best way. The lobby has an upright piano in the corner, lush sofas, a smattering of the original chairs and a large chandelier. The original mail organizer backs the front desk with a letter slot for each room where one can imagine Arthur Miller picking up commission checks or Sid Vicious maybe a warrant. The cubbies now contain room keys with red tassels and opulent brass hardware, a nice change from plastic key cards.

Around the corner from the lobby is the venerable Lobby Bar where, on any given day, the crowd is a mix of movie producers, celebs, wannabes and Joe and Ida visiting from Milwaukee. Surprisingly, the hotel has never had a bar until now, but you’d never know it when you walk in. The marble topped bar is in a room that can best be described as unearthed architectural glamour. Under the tacky carpeting they found original mosaic tile flooring and a cheap drop ceiling concealed intricate molding with original turn-of-the-century gargoyles. The seating is overseen on

most nights by the charismatic trans hostess Taylor. You can’t miss her captivating smile and Coco Chanel worthy fashion sense. The lobby bar is a must visit. It’s open from 7 a.m. until 2 a.m. daily. Only hotel guests can make reservations. Everyone else is seated on a first come, first served basis. Enjoy the dirty martini oysters, and ask one of the bartenders to make any craft cocktail you can imagine. They are true mixologists.

Hotel guests can order room service or slip downstairs and grab a leather banquette at the original and recently reopened El Quijote Spanish restaurant. A second restaurant and rooftop spa and fitness center are under construction. Guests are given day passes to a nearby fitness center until the gym opens, if hoofing it around the city isn’t enough exercise.

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left: The hotel’s kitschy El Quijote, founded in 1930, is New York’s oldest Spanish restaurant. • The cocktail menu includes drinks inspired by iconic bars from around the world.

above: Caviar with potato chips and beer cream below: The mid-century seating was reupholstered with olive green and floral velvets in patterns that the owners have nicknamed Grandma-chic and Rich Old Lady.

The mid-century seating was reupholstered with olive green and floral velvets in patterns that the owners have nicknamed Grandma-chic and Rich Old Lady.

SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW FAVORITE SUNNY SHADE

by megan gagnon

COLEEN AND COMPANY

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“the yellow i incorporate into much of my work adds that bit of sunshine, and i just feel like that is something there is never enough of.”

—kerri rosenthal, designer & artist

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KERRI ROSENTHAL It’s Complicated table; $6,500. Westport; kerrirosenthal.com

scalloped arm sconce; $1,575. coleenand

MODA DOMUS Footed wine glass; $210 per glass. modaoperandi.com

PATTERSON FLYNN Bracco broadloom in Summertime; price upon request. pattersonflynn.com

RAAWII Duplum mirror; $325. Design Within Reach, Stamford; dwr.com

WOVEN WAVES

WICKER AND

“a fresh take on traditional wicker

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1 COOPER CLASSICS Auden wall mirror; $498. Found, New Canaan; foundand design.com

2 THE WELL APPOINTED HOUSE Scalloped round wicker coffee table; $1,781. Greenwich; wellappointed house.com

3 REGINA ANDREW Summer outdoor pendant; $525. Chloe Winston Lighting Design, Norwalk; chloewinston lighting.com

4 OKA Talasa rattan tray; $130. Westport; oka.com

5 GUBI Basket chair by Joe Colombo; $3,999. West Out East, Westport; westouteast.com

6 BLOOMINGVILLE Wavy rattan bowls; $90 for set of three. burkedecor.com

7 AMANDA LINDROTH Wavy wicker orchid baskets; $45 for set of three. amandalindroth .com

RATTAN GET A PLAYFUL EDGE

—melissa hawks, owner, the well appointed house

craftsmanship, these fun scalloped-edge pieces make a beautiful addition to any space.”

TECHNICOLOR TABLE

SERVE UP BOLD STYLE IN A FULL SPECTRUM OF SHADES

—joanna buchanan, designer

1 MEPRA

Fantasia Italian flatware; $89 for set of four. MoMA Design Store, New York, store.moma.org

2 PATRICK MELE x NICHOLAS NEWCOMB

Cake stands; starting at $395. Greenwich; patrickmele.com

3 LILY JULIET

Pearl’s pitcher; $650. Grayson De Vere, Greenwich; graysondevere.com

4 JOANNA BUCHANAN

Bright stripe coasters; $84 for set of four. Hoagland’s, Greenwich; hoaglands.com

5 BED THREADS

Scalloped linen napkins; $70 for set of four. Anthropologie, Westport; anthropologie.com

6 LA DOUBLE J Champagne coupes; $930 for set of four. net-a-porter.com

7 PAOLA C. Cuppone by Aldo Cibic; $495. Design Within Reach, Westport; dwr.com

“strong color for the table makes your guests feel optimistic and welcome. be bold and brave, and don’t forget to have your flowers match the mood.”

DOUGLAS WRIGHT Douglas C. Wright Architects

JASON & KATIE MAINE Maine Design

JOSH GREENE Josh Greene Design

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Sushi Scene

CROWD FAVORITE HINOKI GETS A GLOW-UP AND CAN NOW ACCOMMODATE EVEN MORE OF US LOOKING FOR A FUN NIGHT OUT!

above: Just when we thought Hinoki couldn't get better, it added a new dining room, more seating at the bar and a new cocktail menu.

Fans of Hinoki, which opened in 2021, understood right away that this restaurant and bar is as much about the vibe as it is the food, though its izakayastyle dishes including nori tacos, ginger-scallion lobster, truffle rice hot pot with crabmeat and, of course, the sushi have a big following. To welcome more guests to the party, Hinoki has expanded into the space next door, adding fifty seats to the dining room and ten more at the bar for a total of fifteen bar spots. Another change at the bar is a new cocktail list with the beverage director concocting some speakeasy-style drinks to add to the popular options.

HINOKI

363 Greenwich Avenue, 203-900-0011; hinokigreenwich.com

HOURS

Sunday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

With the expanded space, K Dong, owner, and Chef Steve have been able to hold private events in the omakase room, including an omakase wine dinner and special omakase meals around the holidays that sold out. The larger dining room is also a great space for parties. Hinoki has introduced live DJ events in the bar area. One local business, Pure Barre Greenwich, rented the space recently for a client appreciation event to celebrate ten years, bringing in DJ April Larken. Expect more happenings with live music on the lineup. Let the sushi— and good times—roll. G

ThankYou!

RISE & SHINE

Teach kids to start the day by making their bed. At a very young age children can manage to pull their comforter up to their pillows. Voila! Done. Set the bar low, this is not the Ritz Carlton. Try to avoid the pitfall of letting a housekeeper or other family member do the work for them.

PARENT'S GUIDE

LIFE SKILLS, LESSONS & HABITS TO GUIDE CHILDREN INTO ADULTHOOD

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photography by megan gagnon

BASIC MANNERS

BRUSH!

Some habits are non-negotiable. Teeth should be brushed, at a minimum, morning and night. As children grow and develop adult teeth, remind them that they only get one set, and if they treat them well, they will last a lifetime. Not to mention that unbrushed teeth lead to bad breath. This is an entry-level lesson in respecting and taking care of their bodies.

SAY PLEASE AND THANK YOU

Good manners never go out of style. Please, thank you, and you’re welcome will serve them a lifetime. And teach them that gifts deserve a thoughtful thank you. Text or emails work, but encourage a handwritten card. No essay required. Depending on their age, a simple thankyou for the specific gift with their signature can suffice. Show kids how to address an envelope. You would be surprised how many teens reach adulthood and do not know where the stamp, address and return address go on an envelope.

W.I.I.F.M.

To help us illustrate these great life lessons, our own Megan Gagnon, editor of athome, styled and got her kids to pose for her photos (with few bribes we assume). Thank you to Gigi (3), Jude (6), Theo (8) and even pup Lulu (9). And a big thanks to Mom—literally!

MOTIVATION MATTERS

Give your kids a reason. W.I.I.F.M. (What’s In It For Me) sums up how to incentivize anyone, including small children. Explain to kids not just what you want to them to do, but what they will gain from doing it. Providing age-appropriate explanations will help inspire them.

Talk to kids about what they put into their bodies and how it makes them feel. As with our teeth, we only get one body, and we should fuel it with good food to allow it to thrive. Help children start drawing the correlation between what they eat and how they feel. Too much sugar, refined foods, etc. can cause belly aches and effect energy levels. Good nutrition is about balance.

THE VALUE OF MONEY

Start giving kids an understanding of basic finance early. They may not spend cash in today’s world of Apple Pay, but they should understand how much they have to spend and how much an item costs. As they grow, teach them more money management. Give them an allowance to show the value of saving and the joy of delayed gratification when they get to make a big purchase. Make sure they have a high school checking account to practice money management before they go off to college.

TIME WELL SPENT

UP

Research shows that we all sleep, work and study better in a relatively clean room. You’re not asking your child to have a spotless room or make their bed with military precision. You’re establishing simple housekeeping habits. Teach them to end each day with a quick room pick up.

BE HANDY

Kids should know their way around a kitchen. Cook an egg, understand what doesn’t go in the microwave, rinse before recycling are good places to start. Ask for help. Solicit their assistance in using a can opener, heating soup and loading the dishwasher. You can gauge the age when they are capable of higher risk tasks, like being around the stove, but don’t let them go to college without mastering a few basics. DoorDash may be just a click away, but knowing how to prepare a bowl of pasta and make a simple meal is key.

KEEP IT CLEAN

SOUS CHEF JUST IN CASE

You don’t have to be Joe Fix-It to teach kids how to use basic household tools. Let them have a turn at the screwdriver or other tools. Everyone buys an assembly-required item at some point, so prepare them now. Show them how to use basic tools to repair, maintain and build things. For example, let them accompany you around the house with a screwdriver tightening loose screws.

As kids get older, teach them to do a simple load of laundry. How to separate colors from whites and darks and why that matters. Teach them to check the tags to determine what goes in the hamper and what should be set aside for hand-washing or dry-cleaning. Even if you have help with laundry in your home, make sure by the time you send them off to college they know the basics. MAKE

Empower kids with the knowledge of what to do in an emergency. Keep a list of phone numbers of relatives and friends in the house. Have them memorize their street address and your cell phone number, and make sure they know how to call 911. It could save their life or someone else’s.

WHAT KIDS?

No. 1

TREAT YOURSELF

Whether you’re looking for spa treatments, acupuncture, breath work or a little pick-me-up, Greenwich has it all. Wellness comes in many forms, but at its core it’s about taking care of you. And what better day to do something extra special for yourself than Mother’s Day?

A few of our local favorites include:

Day of Beauty: Maison d’Alexandre Spa Treatments: Delamar Spa and JHouse Spa

Mani/Pedi: Posh Spa

Acupuncture: Mary Heaven

Facials: Greenwich Point Dermatology and La Suite

Pick-Me-Ups: Greenwich Medical Spa

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No. 2

GIFTS FOR OENOPHILE MOMS

National Wine Day is May 25, so it’s a great time to start following Heather Muriello, Greenwich mom and creator of Winefarer, a wine and lifestyle blog and social media presence @winefarer. Heather simplifies the world of wine through approachable tasting notes, fun content and stories. While gifting the perfect bottle of wine can be tricky due to personal preferences and palates, here are a few wine-related gift suggestions for all those wine lovers in your life.

ETO WINE PRESERVER ($190) Available in three mirror finishes of stainless, copper and gold, it will beautify any kitchen counter.

ARGUAX’S BLIND-TASTING KIT ($65–$150) Leave it to Arguax to curate a beautifully organized and designed blind-tasting kit for the chicest wino.

WAKE UP WINE PRO ELECTRIC DECANTER ($199.95) Its patented technology simultaneously aerates and ages wine in minutes, enhancing its bouquet, flavor and aroma.

MOLESKINE WINE PASSION JOURNALS ($30) Moleskine Wine

Passion Journals are the perfect way to record all of your favorite wines.

MASS WINE STOPPER IN VARIOUS DESIGNS BY FS OBJECTS ($76) Elevate any bottle by having them custom-stamped with initials or short phrases. Such a fun gift!

ESTELLE HAND-BLOWN COLORED STEMMED WINE GLASSES, ($175)

This set of six is perfect for the entertainer who loves to host wine dinners with elegance.

VINGLACÉ WINE BOTTLE CHILLER AND WINE GLASS GIFT SET ($125) Great for on-the-go outings and includes one wine bottle holder and two glasses in various colors.

CORAVIN SPARKLING WINE PRESERVATION SYSTEM ($399)

A master preserver of fine bubbles, it saves the bright and crisp flavor for up to four weeks—the perfect gift for the bon vivant who loves to celebrate life.

No. 3 TAKING TO THE TRAILS

The woods can always provide busy moms with a place of peace and comfort. Maybe it is the soothing silence or the soft natural aromas of fir, pine and cedar. Time spent in the woods always leaves us feeling spiritually lighter. Ward Pound Ridge, Babcock Preserve and Mianus River Parks are great go-tos, but we’ve put together a list of a few great spots farther afield.

• Turkey Mountain, Yorktown Heights, NY

The climb is three-miles roundtrip and easy to navigate. Once at the top, there are views of the Croton Reservoir, as well as the New York City skyline on a clear day.

• Devil's Den, Weston and Redding

With 1,756 acres, this is a very popular hiking destination. Devil’s Den Preserve Trail is just under eight miles, features a lake and is good for all skill levels.

• Leon Levy Preserve, Lewisboro, NY

Tucked in the corner of New York and Connecticut just off Rt 123, this is a smaller preserve but great for a shorter hike. You’ll find rock cliffs and wetlands on the 370 acres.

• Breakneck Ridge, Cold Spring, NY

Located a little over an hour from Greenwich, Breakneck Ridge runs along the Hudson River near the town of Cold Spring. It’s a more challenging hike than most of the others mentioned here. The climb consists of short but steep

inclines with stunning views of the Hudson River. There’s some rock scrambling, and proper hiking gear is recommended.

• Rockefeller State Park, Pleasantville, NY

Situated on the former country estate of John D. Rockefeller, there are over forty-five miles of scenic carriage roads to explore. The bucolic setting offers a variety of scenes—historic structures, bridges, sweeping views of the Hudson, farms with grazing cows and beautiful ponds with swans. G

Every month Layla Lisiewski, Greenwich mom of four and founder of Greenwich Moms and its parent company, The Local Moms Network, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. Follow @greenwich_moms on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter and check out the calendar at greenwichmoms.com.

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SECOND HOME SMARTS

Julie Walsh, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty Westport, can help you figure out the answer. Or at least ask yourself the right questions. Often, deciding whether to buy or to rent a vacation home comes down to dollars and sense, versus dollars and cents.

perhaps you have a family connection there or some other emotional draw.

Temperatures are heating up. Is your desire to get out of town climbing as well?

If so, where to this year? A new locale you haven’t explored before, or the same summer spot your family or friends flock to each year? If it’s the latter, someone in your group will no doubt make that annual pronouncement: “Wouldn’t it be great to buy a place here?”

Would it?

“Is it worth it financially to buy a vacation home? People say, ‘It’s okay, because I can always sell it,’ but markets change all the time when it comes to buying and selling a home. Instead, you have to ask yourself, ‘Why do I like coming there? Why am I renting? Why do I want to buy?’” That bit of soul searching can help clarify what you decide, Walsh says.

If your summer plans are the same this year—to return to the same spot as last year and years past with your children or your partner—then buying a place there might seem like the right answer, especially if you can just jump in the car and be there in a couple of hours. You know and like the area,

SUMMER SWAP

To make sure you should buy, “you have to try living there,” Walsh says. Rent for a long term and do some fact-finding while you’re there. “You have to ask every question. Ask the building inspectors, is any new construction going on? If you’re near the water, when was the last disaster? What does it cost to insure? What about hurricanes? What were the snow levels?” Even if you can’t stay there due to work or school, you’ll realize how often you and your loved ones want to dash off there, versus somewhere else. And think long-term. Will the house be as attractive as you, your partner and your children age?

Walsh, a native of Australia who lives in Westport, speaks from experience. Here in the United States, her family returned to their happy places—Lake Placid and the Virgin Islands—with regularity. Then their son discovered Jackson Hole,

a destination the whole family now loves. Instead of buying a place there to ski, Walsh’s son rents a big house for a month and everybody chips in. That gets him an extended stay in a beautiful place without having to be a homeowner. “People in his age group would rather be able to do an Airbnb and still have money in their pocket,” she says.

If you do decide to buy, do the math. Thanks to inflation, the twenty-year fixed mortgage rate doubled in 2022 and has zigged and zagged this year. Tack on a half to one percent more for a mortgage for a vacation home. Plus, you’ll need at least a 10 percent downpayment to qualify, as loans for a second home are riskier than for a main residence. Paying the mortgage, utilities, taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance and the like happens year-round, whether you occupy the home or not. And don’t forget to add in the cost of those fun vacationy things that appealed to you in the first place. G

Get this, lower Fairfield County homeowners: We’re living in a summer hot spot! The very homes that we’re escaping fetch handsome rental fees from out-of-towners, Walsh says. “Because of the nature of Fairfield County, you’ve got everything here at your doorstep.” This includes myriad recreational options on the shoreline and in the woods, summer camps for kids, music venues in cities and towns, and New York City but a train ride away. As eager as we might be to explore someplace new, someone is just as eager to come here.

Many New Yorkers don’t blink at paying $25,000 to $30,000 a month in the summertime for a down-County home with a pool, Walsh reports. And travelers from abroad might happily trade a month in their home in Tuscany or the south of France for a month in yours.

Julie Walsh

771 & 773 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT

5 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | 7,090 SF

Two adjoining 2+ acre properties sold as one, featuring a handsome brick residence with swimming pool. Maintain, renovate or construct a new dream at this mid-country compound.

Jill Marchak & Meg Allen Rodriguez | 203.554.6775 | $5,680,000

215 Orchard Street, Cos Cob, CT

6 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | 6,267 SF

Meticulously maintained, stunning custom built home on .70 acre bordering 100-acre Pomerance & Pinetum Park properties. Quality of the highest standards. Minutes to train, shops, restaurants and beaches. Roberta Jurik | 203.561.6602 | $3,399,000

1 Seagate Road, Riverside, CT

5 Bedrooms | 7.1 Bathrooms | 8,644 SF

Rare opportunity to live in a prime location with water views in private Harbor Point Association, the only gated community in Riverside. Marina, private beach and a guard house to greet all visitors and homeowners.

Ann Simpson | 203.940.0779 | $3,000,000

8 Serenity Lane, Cos Cob, CT

6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | 5,096 SF

Located on a beautiful cul-de-sac , this expanded and renovated colonial is set on a bucolic acre of property near shopping and tranportation. Amazing open concept gourmet kitchen and large finished lower level. Robin Bartholomew | 203.253.3575 | $2,815,000

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Connecticut’s Content Creators!

LTK and The Connecticut Edit hosted a globally inspired lunch with locally-driven conversation among Connecticut’s most engaging female creators and entrepreneurs. A panel discussion was hosted by The Connecticut Edit founder and Westport magazine editor, Samantha Yanks, and Reesa Lake, VP of Creator Expansion, LTK. The women led a conversation about community, connectivity and content creation with Vanessa Lewis, owner of Penfield Collective; Chelsea Keyes McDuffie, health and

publicist; and Kat Ashmore, founder of Kat Can Cook. »

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1 Samantha Yanks, Kat Ashmore, Chelsea Keyes McDuffie, Vanessa Forma Lewis, Reesa Lake 2 Jenna Crandall, Lauren Vreeland 3 Kate Freeman 4 A palette of neutrals by florist Kim Delgado of Mary Stuart Flowers 5 Shannon Doherty, Leigh Hansen, Alston Calabrese 6 NÔMADE restaurant’s globally inspired décor 7 Kate Sloane, Lanie List 8 Sue De Chiara, Megan Gagnon 9 Eleanor Banco, Amy Guzzi 10 Maggie Brady, Margaux Caniato

We Mean Business

Woman Owned Greenwich recently kicked off the 2023 member event line up with a networking happy hour at Bistro V on Greenwich Avenue. Woman Owned Greenwich members are a diverse group of more than 100 women leaders and business owners who are committed to building relationships, helping each other grow their businesses and strengthening the Greenwich community. Ladies from all over Fairfield and Westchester attended, including a representative from the Women’s Business Development Council, Erin Mercede. »

1 Suzanna Narducci, Loring Allen, Maria Turkel, Cheryl Moss 2 Stephanie Cleary, Daria Rockholtz 3 Alessandra Messineo Long, Flavia Naslausky, Felecia Rubenstein, Lauren Hagerty 4 Candida Bello, Sarah Bamford, Mylene Del Nero, Daniela Rizzo 5 Lisa Leavy, Andrea Blume, Maria Turkel 6 Mylene Del Nero, Marta Hryniszyn, Daniela Rizzo, Sonya Keshwani, Tracy Thomas 7 Ali Ghiorse, Heidi Matonis 8 Julie Faryniarz, Trish Rohr, Erin Mercede, Cathleen Blood 9 Gabriella Baumatz, Remick Schiffirn, Jessica Fitzsimmons 10 Jessica Del Guercio, Monica Harriss 11 Alexia Roitman, Remick Schiffin 12 Suzy Armstrong 13 Pamela Pekerman, Yuliya Charamnykh, Alissa Kirk

WOMAN OWNED GREENWICH / Bistro V

MARCH 8–SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

A dynamic exhibition presenting an inclusive and insightful history of sporting culture, athletics, fan culture and star athletes in Greenwich. Featuring exclusive memorabilia, equipment and personal effects from some of our most famous Olympians and celebrated stars, Sports! More than Just a Game explores how people from Greenwich and surrounding communities broke boundaries, tested their limits and found common ground through athletic achievement.

A Brilliant Bash

We had a smashingly good time at the recent Walpole cocktail reception to celebrate British Luxury in New York. Our past cover gal and Greenwich resident Avril Graham was there along with British photographer and greenwich magazine contributor, Ben Crowther. We were wowed by the British residence at the UN Plaza, with Warhols on the wall, a baby grand piano and stunning water views from thirty-eight stories high in the sky. thewalpole.co.uk/about

BY ALI GRAY

1 HM Deputy Consul General to New York Hannah Young, Kathleen Dyke 2 An Andy Warhol print of Queen Elizabeth 3 The British residence at 50 UN Plaza in New York

4 Inside the apartment 5 Bubbles for all 6 The very cool wallpaper collage of iconic paperbacks from Penguin Books, the famous British Publishing House 7 The Union Jack made of moss 8 Marigay McKee, Fred Powers

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WALPOLE / New York City

by alison nichols

Andrew and Elizabeth met in 2015 when they both took a job post-college with RW Baird. Although the two worked in different offices, they became friends during the initial four-week training program. A few years later their friendship blossomed into a relationship. In the three years they dated, they conquered living in three different cities, not always at the same time, and heading off to two different business school programs.

One weekend in the midst of Covid, they escaped the city for Elizabeth’s family’s beach house, where Andrew proposed while out for a walk. Elizabeth’s younger sister slyly captured the special moment on her phone. The newly engaged couple then darted off to Andrew’s family in New Jersey where the celebration continued.

The Reverend Terry Elsberry officiated at the ceremony at Christ Church Greenwich, and the reception followed at Belle Yacht Haven Club. Elizabeth’s mother Barbara, who was Commodore at the time, shared the history of the Colors ceremony with guests to prepare them for the firing of the canon at sunset.

A major highlight of the evening was when Elizabeth’s father, Tom, took the stage and played his guitar with the band to Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl,” a family-favorite.

The bride, daughter of Tom and Barbara Arenz of Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich Academy, Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Business School. Elizabeth works in private equity engagement for the Environmental Defense Fund in New York City.

The groom, son of Mark and Stephanie Hosbein of Chatham, New Jersey, graduated from Chatham High School, Notre Dame University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Andrew works in private equity for Court Square Capital Partners in New York City.

The newlyweds honeymooned in South Africa, Botswana and Mauritius. They call New York City home. G

1 Andrew and Elizabeth Hosbein 2 The wedding party 3 Leticia and Carlos “Papi” Ortiz-Elejalde 4 Little Charlotte Braunschweig, Rhett Braunschweig, Barbara Arenz 5 Reverend Terry Elsberry 6 Leaving Christ Church 7 Devin McNulty, Kitty Arenz, Charlotte Braunschweig, Rhett and Caroline Braunschweig, Tom and Barbara Arenz, Elizabeth and Andrew Hosbein, Stephanie and Mark Hosbein, Virginia Parks, Michael Hosbein, William Hosbein

ELIZABETH MILLER ARENZ & ANDREW JOHN HOSBEIN

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8 John and Pat Hedley 9 The getaway car 10 Julia Hallisey, Cate and Joe Keeney 11 The lovely cake made by Nine Cakes 12 Annie and Bill Drake 13 Barbara Arenz shares the history of the colors ceremony 14 Sealed with a kiss 15 Greenwich Country Day School classmates Grace Murphy, Anne Mosley O’Donoghue, Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein 16 Picture perfect 17 Tom Arenz joining the band 18 Elizabeth catches air on the dance floor 19 Off they go …

THE BRUCE MUSEUM

by timothy dumas

photography by kyle norton

opens its doors and is set to take the art & science worlds by storm

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architect Philip Johnson said that museums “satisfy a deep natural want, as deep as sex or sleeping.” The original Bruce Museum of Art and Science was a brooding pile of stone with a widow’s walk, and the relics within —a portrait of Martha Washington here, a stuffed waterfowl there—did nothing to compete with either sex or sleep. (We are being a little unfair: the museum did, and does, possess sumptuous paintings by the Impressionists of the Cos Cob Art Colony, who flourished around the turn of the twentieth century. Then again, it also possessed a shrunken head.)

In 1993 the museum got a badly needed expansion. The architectural firm of Shope Reno Wharton wrapped the old granite mansion in stucco wings and an Arts and Crafts entranceway—and suddenly the Bruce was “punching above its weight,” as former executive director Peter Sutton liked to say. In ensuing years, the museum put on exhibitions one would happily go to New York to see: Rubens, Sisley, Munch, Picasso, Hans Hofmann, Chuck Close. “Theme” exhibitions were equally remarkable. “The Great American Nude” (speaking of sex) featured paintings by Eakins, Sargent, Bellows, de Kooning, Milton Avery and Lee Krasner, while “Love Letters” showcased seventeenth-century Dutch masters, including Vermeer, whose surviving oeuvre consists of only thirty-six paintings. The science side, too, got ambitious: an exhibition titled “Evolution of the Natural World” let us know, in a delightful way, that we’re all doomed to extinction. »

The new, lightfilled Sculpture Gallery faces Museum Drive and Long Island Sound beyond.

A sleek mezzanine overlooks the Grand Hall, where museum-goers now enter the Bruce.

This was major league stuff—in a minor league venue. “The building was holding them back,” notes Robert Wolterstorff, who assumed the Bruce’s directorship in 2019. Indeed, despite the $4.3 million expansion of 1993, the Bruce seemed smaller than ever, in that its modest size was muzzling its world-class potential. Most glaringly, the museum had precisely zero permanent art gallery space; its own fine collection lived in the basement. Then, in 2014, the museum board wisely decided the Bruce had a grander destiny to fulfill. A “new Bruce” was required, together with $60 million to bring it to life.

And now it’s here—a beauty of an addition that more than doubles the Bruce’s volume and reorients its entrance toward Museum Drive and surrounding parkland (that is, away from the old “back” entrance next to the whirring traffic of I-95). “It’s a supremely modernist building,” Wolterstorff says. “It’s a clean, serene kind of modernism—there’s a grandeur and elegance to it. It changes the whole vibe.” Architect Steve Dumez, of the New Orleans firm Eskew Dumez Ripple, who studied at Yale, drew inspiration from the granite of Connecticut’s cliffs and quarries. Thus, the new Bruce, built of cast stone and

glass, by day resembles striated rock with a vein of quartz, and by night a block of shimmering aquamarine. Robert Bruce’s original Victorian mansion and the 1993 expansion (which, truth be told, coupled awkwardly) still exist but are largely out of view as you face the magnificent new Bruce.

The Bruce’s dual mission of art and science harks back to the days when museums saw no conflict in displaying under one roof works of art and works of nature. In the old Bruce, though, science was pretty cramped. In the new Bruce, science and natural history will take up all of the old Bruce’s gallery space. The old Bruce space will also be reconfigured to add an education wing funded with a $5 million gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The Bruce’s education programs were always popular—so popular that the museum could not accommodate the demand. No longer will this be the case.

The 43,000-square-foot addition (the old Bruce totaled 37,000) houses all the art in a wing named for businessman and collector William L. Richter; it was his $15 million gift that got the new Bruce off the ground. The gallery for changing exhibitions alone

measures a 4,500 square feet, twice the size of the old art gallery. Then there are five permanent galleries—one of them devoted to sculpture—to exhibit the Bruce’s growing permanent collection. A first-floor lecture hall and a café stress the new Bruce’s goal of serving a variety of community appetites.

The new Bruce held its grand opening on Sunday, April 2.

Following are brief interviews with five key Bruce Museum players, who tell us what we can expect. »

Above: “Penguins! Past and Present” inaugurates the Bruce’s changing gallery for science and natural history. Daniel Ksepka, the museum’s Curator of Science, is among the world’s foremost experts on penguins. Below: Enjoy an Aux Délices lunch at the Bruce Museum bistro or grab a glass of wine and head to the outdoor patio. Opposite: The new Bruce doubles the space for changing art exhibitions and adds five permanent art galleries. The museum can now show off a permanent collection that used to reside in storage.

The Bruce

Meet some of the faces behind the new museum

ROBERT WOLTERSTORFF

CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GM: In what ways did the “old” Bruce building hold the museum back?

RW: It held us back from building a strong collection. If I said, “You have a great Picasso, and I hope that you’ll put it in your will to the Bruce. It’ll be in storage most of the time, but I promise we’ll try to get it out every two years,” well, you’d give it to the Met or MoMA. What collectors don’t want, when they think of their legacy, is for their collections to end up in the basement. Now I can promise gallery space.

It also held us back in terms of education. Teachers can’t build a curriculum around exhibitions that are always changing. They want to know, when they bring a group of third graders around, that painting X will be hanging on the wall for them to see. It’s peculiar that we’ve been a museum of art and science for 110 years, and we never had permanent gallery space until now.

GM: What’s your favorite art work presently in the Bruce’s collection?

RW: Over your shoulder, that’s one of the great paintings in our collection. It’s by Childe Hassam, the American Impressionist, who was part of the Cos Cob Art Colony. What’s super cool is that it’s a Greenwich scene—that’s the Mianus River railroad bridge. It’s a spectacular painting, and it shouldn't be hanging in the director's office. When we open, it won't be here.

GM: Now that you have five permanent galleries, collectors have begun to bequeath great work to the Bruce. Tell us about some of it.

RW: We have a promised gift that’s in a local couple’s will—a very large and significant collection of about seventy works by Europeans and Americans: Camille Pissarro, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth. Lots of Elie Nadelman, lots of Henry Moore.

There are two Hopper oils, which are in a show at the Whitney right now. One is called “Bridle Path,” and it shows people on horses going into a dark tunnel in Central Park. And then “Two Comedians.” Do you know that one? It’s profoundly moving—the last painting he ever painted. It’s Hopper and his wife on a darkened stage, in costume, so it reminds you of Shakespeare: “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage…” I think “Two Comedians” will be our “Mona

Lisa,” if you define “Mona Lisa” as a great work by an important artist that you would make a pilgrimage to see. Well, the same might be said of Wyeth’s “Sheepskin” from the same collection—a really great painting from the Helga series [Helga Testorf was a neighbor of Wyeth’s in Pennsylvania who posed for him, clothed and nude, for fifteen years]. The paintwork is incredible—it’s all shades of brown and gold and umber and red. It has this seething vitality to it, this smoldering color. [Part of this collection is on loan to the Bruce.]

GM: We’re excited about the new exhibitions, especially “Connecticut Modern: Art, Design, and the AvantGarde, 1930–1960,” coming this fall. RW: Nobody noticed there was so much modernism going on in Connecticut. It was our adjunct curator, Ken Silver, who did notice, and found there was enough material for a show. It starts in the Twenties, with Marcel Duchamp and Katherine

Dreier, an artist and a patron who lived in Redding. They founded the Société Anonyme [the first museum of modern art in America; Man Ray was a cofounder]. Then Alexander Calder comes back from Paris in 1933. He sees the gathering storm clouds, sees the political climate getting ugly, and he moves to Roxbury. His studio is still there. Calder becomes a gathering point for a lot of people, especially French surrealists. So, Yves Tanguy was here [in Woodbury], Andre Masson was here [in New Preston]—a whole group of French surrealists. Then you have New York artists, like Arshile Gorky [in Sherman], coming up here to get out of the city. There were also people who were well settled here, like Sol LeWitt [in Chester] and Jasper Johns—he still lives in northwestern Connecticut. Robert Motherwell, the influential Abstract Expressionist, lived in Greenwich. And of course, he was married for fourteen years to Helen Frankenthaler, who lived in Darien. Connecticut is known for Impressionism, but it was also a hotbed of modernism. »

Top: The Bruce’s new changing art gallery is twice the size of the old art gallery.

Bottom: The Barbara and Edward Netter Foundation Gallery, one of five new permanent art galleries

a temporary show with in 2017. At the end of the show—he’d lent us ninety-seven minerals—he said, “Do you want to give them back, or do you want to keep them?” And so that was the nucleus of this display. Then he donated about 100 more specimens, and they’re just spectacular. We think of them as art and science.

GM: You’re a paleontologist by training and a renowned penguin expert. What’s your first big exhibition going to be?

DK: Penguins! We have a show called “Penguins, Past and Present” that’s about penguin evolution. It starts 60 million years ago, so you’ll see fossil penguins, you’ll see some extinct giant penguins (we made some life reconstructions of them, working with an artist in New York), and then you’ll see many species that are alive today. You’ll learn how they swim, how they evolved from flying birds, how their wings turned into flippers. It’s a really fun show, and it’s near and dear to my own heart. As a paleontologist, I work mostly on birds, and my favorite birds are penguins. They’re charming, they’re hilarious, they’re beautiful—and they made one of the greatest evolutionary transitions you can imagine.

DK: The second show we’re going to do is on scientific hoaxes. This will be one of the most fun things we’ve ever done. We’ll have the Cardiff Giant [a huge “petrified” man dug up in 1869] coming from upstate New York. Three thousand pounds! I went up and saw it last month. We’re gonna ship that bad boy down here. We’re also going to have a centaur. And a mermaid. We obtained an 1800-era false mermaid, which were all the rage, you know: pay a dollar and come see the thing. It's pretty gruesome. P.T. Barnum purchased one that had been shown in London in the early 1800s. It was made of an orangutan and a cod or something. I’d love to do a dinosaur show at some point out. We have the space now. We never could have done that in the old science gallery. We’d have like half of one dinosaur.

DANIEL KSEPKA CURATOR

GM: You mentioned giant penguins. How big did they get?

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GM: So how much more room does science have in the new Bruce?

DK: Twice as much. We have a permanent natural history gallery called “Natural Cycles Shape Our Land,” which is a little bigger than the previous permanent gallery. We have four times as much rotating gallery space, which is really great, because we were totally crammed in that little room of about 500 square feet, and now we can do really much more exciting and larger shows.

Then we have the Robert R. Wiener Mineral Gallery, which is a new space of about 840 square feet. It’ll blow you away. It’s about 200 minerals from all around the world, exquisitely beautiful and rare pieces. This is all coming from one guy, Bob Wiener, who we did

DK: We have a couple of fossils on display. We made a life reconstruction of Kairuku, a penguin that was about four and a half feet tall. That’s one that I worked on [excavating its bones in the field] in New Zealand in 2012. There’s an even bigger penguin, Kumimanu, also from New Zealand. This one was over 300 pounds, and about my height. We have a cutout of it downstairs [on the gallery floor]. So they got really, really big early on in their evolution, and then these larger species seem to have died out around twenty million years ago. We don’t know why, but it could be they were losing out in a competition with seals and sea lions, which may have been hogging the beach.

GM: What’s another science exhibition we can look forward to?

Top: A vividly colored king penguin in its typical proud stance, next to a double-crested cormorant. Bottom: A “dragon scale” calcite is on view in the popular new Robert R. Wiener Mineral Gallery.

MARGARITA KARASOULAS CURATOR OF ART

GM: You specialize in 19th– and early 20th–century American art. Who are some of your favorite artists within that period?

MK: I’m especially fond of the realist tradition in American art from Winslow Homer to the Ashcan School [Robert Henri, John Sloan, George Luks, etc.], as well as the early period of American modernism, including the work of artists like Marsden Hartley, Yun Gee, Georgia O’Keeffe, Helen Torr and many more.

GM: The new Bruce has five permanent galleries, where the old Bruce had none. What works from the basement are you especially eager to bring up?

MK: The Bruce Museum’s art collection comprises some 3,200 objects, and I’m particularly impressed by our strong holdings of Indigenous art. Though I’ve been focused on the museum’s reopening exhibitions, I look forward to researching the collection further and showcasing it in the new Bruce.

GM: What exhibitions can we look forward to reasonably soon?

MK: We’ve planned a robust slate of exhibitions, including a major survey of Lois Dodd’s paintings; a focused installation of work by the self-taught artist James Castle; and a new, site-specific installation by the Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe [who constructs large works out of brightly colored thread]. We’ll also debut a series of thematic exhibitions drawn from the museum’s permanent collection and private collections in Greenwich. These include an installation focusing on American modernism; history and constructs of past and present in the work of contemporary Black artists; masterworks of

French Impressionism, PostImpressionism and Surrealism; Connecticut Impressionism; and, finally, a sculpture exhibition devoted to the Polish-American modernist sculptor Elie Nadelman.

GM: Will special attention be paid to Connecticut artists?

MK: One of the galleries will feature work drawn entirely from the Bruce Museum’s permanent collection, with a particular focus on Connecticut Impressionists and the contributions of women artists such as Mina Fonda Ochtman and Florence Gotthold. This installation will explore the formation of the Greenwich Society of Artists and Cos Cob Art Colony, in tandem with the Bruce Museum’s own institutional history. We’re excited to showcase works that have never before been on view, along

with perennial favorites from the collection with which visitors are already familiar. We’ll also have work on view by artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Mickalene Thomas, and Barkley Hendricks—all of whom studied at Yale University.

GM: What exhibitions do you dream about putting on one day?

MK: I would love to curate an exhibition about the history of art colonies across the United States, particularly in Connecticut and New England, but also farther afield, in locations ranging from Pennsylvania to New Mexico and California. I’m fascinated by the ways in which art colonies facilitated opportunities for women and artists of color who sought professional opportunities outside of traditional academic instruction. »

Three permanent galleries.

Top: The Barbara and Edward Netter Foundation Gallery, where “Then is Now: Contemporary Black Art in America” is now on view. Middle: The Sculpture Gallery, a gift of Maryann Keller Chai and Jay Chai Bottom: The Grossman Family Gallery, which is showing American modernist works drawn mainly from Greenwich collections.

KATHLEEN HOLKO

MANAGER OF SCHOOL AND TOUR SERVICES

GM: How many people do you expect to reach through the educational programs?

KH: We have set a goal of reaching 50,000 people through educational programs in our first complete year of operation. While many of the people we reach through our programs are children, we also host programs for adults. The programs our department creates are wide reaching and varied, from field trips for educational groups to drop-in activities for families and lectures with world-renowned scholars for adults. We plan on expanding our programs to better accommodate our surrounding community’s needs and interests. For example, we’re really focusing on expanding offerings for teens, adults and Spanish-speaking visitors.

KH: Tell us about the education space, brought to us by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.

KH: It will completely transform how the Audience Engagement Department carries out its work. In our previous spaces, we had one multi-use classroom and shared the entrance with everyone going in and out of the museum. The Education Wing will have three multi-use classrooms and a lobby dedicated as an entrance. The additional classrooms, along with the expanded exhibition areas, will allow us to host larger groups at one time. A common issue we ran into with the old space was teachers wanted to bring larger groups than we were able to accommodate, such as an entire grade of eighty-plus students. We’ll be able to host much larger groups.

GM: What at the museum do students respond most vividly to?

KH: Children love animals, both living and not. So, I find they

respond just as vividly to the living animals in our marine tanks as they do to the taxidermy animals in our dioramas. Children of all ages love animals; but the way they interact with them, the way they learn about them, what they want to know about them will change as they mature.

GM: You have also curated exhibits. Tell us about a few.

KH: I’m very proud of the work I have done on exhibitions of children’s book art. Children’s book illustrations are some of the first exposures to art that many kids have, and I think it takes real talent to create well-crafted imagery that both connects to the story and appeals to or catches the attention of children. So, I have really loved having the opportunity to bring talented artists to our visitor’s attention and persuade them to consider book illustrations at the same level of any other artwork you might view in a museum.

GM: You’ve been at the Bruce since 2012. What have been some of your favorite exhibits?

KH: I really love when the Bruce examines the intersection of art and science. So, one exhibition that immediately comes to mind is “Electric Paris,” which examined how Parisian artists responded to the advent of oil, gas and electric lighting in their artwork [including that of Sargent, Degas, Cassatt, Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard]. We supplemented the art with a science exhibition of interactives that explained how electricity works. There are plenty of art museums and there are plenty of science museums, but the Bruce is unique in its mission to look at both; and I think looking at those two areas at the same time allows our visitors to see those subject areas in new ways. It certainly has helped me!

The Bruce hosts thousands of students every year and so has vastly expanded its education space. Pictured here is the Marie and Bill Woodburn Classroom in the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Education Wing.

On our way out of the museum, Robert Wolterstorff introduced us to security associate Larry Corney, who is perhaps the most visible public face of the Bruce. We sat and talked. “There’s nothing I don’t love about this job,” he says. “I’m getting an education, my ‘family’ is here, and I’m getting to meet people. I love meeting people.

I met Diana Ross once—she was here with her grandson. I met [athletes] Bob Beamon, Donna de Varona and Herb Adderly during a Summer Olympics exhibit.” He pauses for a moment. “And, of course, I love the art. Especially miniature paintings, with little people in them. Whatever they bring in here, I’m down with it.” G

Right: Larry Corney Below: The cast-stone and glass entrance brings visitors into the new Bruce’s centerpiece, the William L. Richter Art Wing.

Life an INSIDER'S GUIDE to Life

The fun doesn't stop at our borders! Check out these under-the-radar gems—here, and in our neighboring towns.

unique shops

outdoor activities

great entertainment & useful services

by Eileen Bartels

Unique specialty shops in every corner of Fairfield County

Small & Migthy

Remember the days when you were a kid and rode your bike to the local library to get punches on your summer reading challenge card? You can recreate those days by designing your own summer reading challenge. Fairfield County boasts an abundance of local independent bookstores, so why not make it your plan to do your summer reading by discovering a different independent bookstore, one shop at a time? Plan outings to visit local bookstores and take the time to stroll the nearby streets and cafes—fresh book in hand.

athena books

228 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich hours: Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. athenabooksog.com

barrett bookshop

6 Corvin Drive, Darien

hours: Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. noon to 4 p.m. barrettbookstore.com

books on the common

404 Main Street, Ridgefield hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. booksonthecommon.com

diane’s books

8 Grigg Street A, Greenwich hours: Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dianesbooks.com

dogwood books and gifts

254 E. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich hours: Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Sun. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. dogwoodbooksandgifts.com

elm street books

35 Elm Street, New Canaan

hours: Mon.–Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sun. noon to 5 p.m. elmstreetbooks.com

westport book shop

(nonprofit shop of used books)

23 Jesup Road, Westport hours: Sun. and Mon. Noon to 5 p.m., Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. westportbooksalesentures.org

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Athena bookstore in Old Greenwich

When you’re looking for a cup of coffee that’s good for more than just your palate, make a date and bring some friends to Coffee for Good. This spot hits a home run in its mission of offering great coffee while providing training in food service operations to individuals with intellectual and developmental differences. Employees train at the shop and then go on to jobs in the community. Grab-and-go food, merchandise and an array of drinks from coffee to tea are tucked into the beautifully renovated ground floor location on Maple Avenue.

coffee for good

48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich

hours:

Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. coffeeforgood.org

Freeman suits and Rhone shorts for the guys to Vineyard Vines blazers and Roller Rabbit PJs for the kids—and sports gear for everyone. Ease and service is the hallmark of this shop, with options for virtual shopping, curbside pickup and private shopping appointments. It also offers complimentary gift wrapping, alterations and local delivery in an eco-friendly smart car. If “the sport shop” doesn’t have what you’re looking for, do you really need it?

darien sport shop

1127 Post Road, Darien hours:

Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. dariensport.com

Take a mini vacation with a stop at Arden’s in Rowayton. This thoughtful coastal café and shop embraces the seaside charm of its small Norwalk enclave and allows visitors to escape to the beach, if only just for a lunch break. It sells housewares, table linens, and pantry provisions. The café features a thoughtful menu focused on sustainably. Check out the website for Camp Arden opportunities for kids, as well as unique adult workshops, communal after-hours dining experiences and intimate private events.

arden’s

158 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk hours:

Tue.–Sat. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ardensrowayton.com

For over seventy-five years, Darien Sport Shop has provided one-stop shopping, from luxury brands to sporting goods, at their 4,000 square foot landmark building in Darien. This family-owned store has something for every person and price range—from iconic Diane Von Furstenberg dresses and Vuori leggings for the ladies to Hickey

Order from Barvida’s menu of clean-eating options like juices, smoothies, superfood lattes, acai and smoothie bowls, wraps and salads. Originating in Darien and recently opening in New Canaan, this is the perfect spot to refuel and recharge with nutrient-dense food—non-GMO produce, 100 percent organic ingredients and eco-conscious packaging. Signature juices like The Dope Detox and The C Word are tasty, and the Mood Manager and Malibu smoothies will bring you back for more. If you’re looking to kick off

the summer with a nutrition reset, the café offers several cleanse plans that include smoothies, juices and wellness shots. Pickup and delivery options are available.

barvida

879 Post Road, Darien 137 Elm Street, New Canaan hours:

Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.to 5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. thebarvida.com »

above: Shanalee Davis serves up a tasty cup of Joe at Coffee for Good.

above: Arden's co-owners and founders, Laura Jayson and Jill Brody Rowayton below: Barvida offers a wide range of smoothie bowls and cold-pressed juices. ARDEN'S CONTRIBUTED; BARVIDA BY VENERA ALEXANDROVA

SCHOOL's OUt

We are lucky to have so many ways to keep our kids active and engaged all summer long. Just make sure to plan ahead and take advantage of all the great opportunities in our area

Shakespeare is accessible to kids of all ages at Shakespeare on the Sound in Pinkney Park Rowayton. In addition to this year’s main Shakespeare performance of As You Like It that runs Wednesday, June 14 through Sunday, July 2 (every day except Mondays) at 7 p.m., the organization offers educational performances for younger audiences. Plan to attend the free children’s thirty-minute version of As You Like It, performed

at 6 p.m. These mini-shows are suited for all ages. General admission does not include a seat, so bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food and beverages are allowed, and the park section opens at 4 p.m. VIP tickets are available and include a chair. And for the budding thespians in your life, check out the June workshops and camps for ages eight to fifteen.

shakespeare on the sound Pinkney Park 177 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk shakespeareonthesound.org

above: Family-friendly fun at Shakespeare on the Sound in Rowayton

Long Island Sound is home to an amazing array of animals, and you can see many of them up close in Norwalk at The Maritime Aquarium. With over seventyfive exhibits and 7,000 animals, this world-class aquatic center houses everything from jellyfish to meerkats. As it’s more than just an aquarium—you can spend a day with the kids checking out the hands-on activities, 4-D movies and a variety of special events. From Animal Encounters to Seal Feeding to Story Time, there are things to captivate and engage every member of the family. Enjoy close-up views of the harbor seals in their new Pinniped Cove, a three-sided, two-level underwater attraction. Plan a visit around Seal Training Demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. Tickets for vistors thirteen to sixty-four are $29, children three to twelve are $20.95, 4-D theater admission is $7.

the maritime aquarium

10 North Street, Norwalk hours: Mon.–Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 6 p.m. in July and August maritimeaquarium.org

Greenwich Nature Days aims to instill awareness and cultivate joy and wonder by fostering connections with the natural world. Kids (pre-school through fifth grade) can explore, imagine and create via the nature immersion programs. Saturday, May 20, there is a drop-off program at Converse Brook Preserve with the Greenwich Land Trust. And a summer solstice program for women will be hosted on Wednesday, June 21. Visit the website for all activities and locations. greenwichnaturedays.com

and August is apple time. Check the schedule for events, such as the annual firefly festival on Wednesday, June 14, and fishing derby on Thursday, May 18, at Blueberry Pond. There’s also craft and story time at the Animal Farm.

A little farther away in Shelton, Jones Family Farms invites you to pick berries all summer long. Valley Farm features blueberries and strawberries, while Pumpkinseed Hill includes those, as well as pumpkins and gourds in the fall. Visit the website or call Farmer Jones Crop Hotline (203-9298425) to know which parts of the farm are open for visitors each day.

silverman’s farm

jones family farms

555 Walnut Tree Hill, Shelton hours: Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. jonesfamilyfarms.com

Whether “It” caught your eye as you drove to the Cape or back from Watch Hill, just up the highway in New Haven right off I-95 sits It Adventure Ropes Course at Jordan’s Furniture, the world’s largest indoor adventure ropes course. This nearby destination is the perfect escape for those rainy or too-hot days. Four levels of adventure include Zip It (zip lines), Little It (suited for small children), Climb It (a fresh take on climbing walls) and Jump It (a free fall simulation). There are courses and attractions that provide appropriate challenges and fun for every member of the family. Book online to make sure you have a spot and save money on ticket prices. Prices start at $8 an hour for the smaller kid adventure course and climbing wall.

jordan’s furniture

400 Sargent Drive, New Haven hours: Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. itatjordans.com »

Summer is fruit-picking season, and just a short drive up the Merritt in Easton is Silverman’s Farm. June is strawberry season, July ushers in the blueberries

451 Sport Hill Road, Easton Animal Farm and Market hours:

Mon.–Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pick Your Own 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. silvermansfarm.com

left: Take a trip under the sea at the Maritime Center in Norwalk

above: Adorable furry friends await at Silvermine’s Farms.

left: Who needs a candy store when you can pick nature’s candy? (At least that’s what you can tell the kids.)

AQUARIUM; SILVERMINE'S FARM; MEGAN GAGNON

Get Out

Miles of shoreline and parks offer opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Here are a few ways you can bathe in the sun and gaze at the stars

movies at bendheim western civic center Greenwich greenwichct.gov

movies at compo beach Westport westportct.gov

movies in the park, mill river park Stamford millriverpark.org

the remarkable theatre 50 Imperial Avenue, Westport remarkabletheater.org

travelers championship, tpl highlands

1 Golf Club Road, Cromwell travelerschampionship.com

(Screen and Sky)

It really feels like summer when you can stretch out on a blanket or lawn chair under the stars and catch an outdoor movie. Our communities offer an abundance of opportunities to enjoy outdoor cinema. Every Saturday movies start at sunset on the Great Steps at Mill River Park in Stamford. Greenwich hosts summer movie screenings at the Bendheim Western Civic Center, and Westport’s Compo Beach is the setting for its summer screen. Check local listings for movies and showtimes. For a truly old-fashioned drive-in movie, try something that is, well, remarkable. The Remarkable Theatre is located in downtown Westport and creates meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Check the website for summer listings.

Catch a glimpse of fan-favorite golfers like Rory Mcllroy at the PGA’s Travelers Championship at River Highlands in Cromwell, Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25. The course is located up north by Middletown and is New England’s only PGA stop on the tour. Tickets are sold through the Travelers Championship and Ticketmaster.

Create a personalized athletic challenge for yourself or a group with Conquer Events. This app allows you to set up your fitness tracking devices for a challenge of walking, biking, hiking or swimming covering a set number of miles (anywhere from twenty to over 2,000) in virtual destinations.

above: Our towns offer pletny of spots to enjoy the sand and surf.

Swim the great Barrier Reef or Hike along the Great Wall of China. This makes all those miles you log add up to more than another ring closed on your Apple Watch. As you hit milestones in your route, you can explore images and information about the local wildlife and attractions. Challenges

are $29. As you progress toward your destination, Conquer Events contributes to ecological initiatives. Reach 20 percent of your challenge and a tree is planted through the Eden Project. Meet another 20 percent and a contribution to the Plastic Bank is made to help curb plastics in the environment.

theconqueror.events

live music at the finish and a festival atmosphere. Proceeds from the race fund programs for cancer survivors.

Kick off your cycling summer on Sunday, May 21 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport with The Bloomin' Metric. This bike tour offers four countryside to coastal route options—twentyfive, forty, seventy-five and 100 kilometers. The ride is sponsored by Sound Cyclists, a volunteerrun recreational cycling club that focuses on safety, fun and fitness. bike.ctchallenge.org bloominmetric.com

and continue for eleven Sundays, concluding on October 8 with The Grand Prix of Greenwich. All tickets include car passes, which allow entry for all vehicle occupants. Children of all ages and dogs on leashes are welcome. Bring a lawn blanket or low chair for seating.

Grease your gears for the CT Challenge, a cycling event in Westport on Wednesday, July 29 with options including ten, twentyfive, fifty, seventy-five and 100 miles. With so many courses, there is one to match all cycling levels— flat, coastal, inland or hilly. This grassroots charity tour features

Break out your Pretty Woman dress, pack up the kids and plan a Sunday at the Greenwich Polo Club. Matches open to the public on Sundays, beginning on June 4, with the East Coast Bronze Cup

Marcia Selden Catering is on-site with a la carte items or pre-order a Polo Picnic box. There is also a rotating schedule of food trucks. Gates open at 1 p.m. Matches begin at 3 p.m. and conclude around 5 p.m. East Lawn passes start at $50, Reserved Umbrella East Lawn are $125, Grandstand Bleachers are $55, Cabanas start at $500 and come with four car passes. For the best views reserve The Player’s Lounge for $1,000, which comes with five car passes.

greenwich polo club field 1 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich greenwichpoloclub.com »

above: Watch the ponies play at the Greenwich Polo Club. below: Take a virtual hike with Conquer Events. GREENWICH POLO CLUB; CONQUER EVENTS

Take it Easy

Want to take back your meal prep time and enjoy summer evenings without spending hours in the kitchen? Enter Food Design Catering. In addition to providing amazing catering for your special events, Food Design now offers Family Meal deliveries. Menu items feed four or eight and include options for entrées, soups, salads, sides and desserts. (How does pan-seared filet mignon, butternut squash purée soup, snow peas with shallots and warm apple cobbler sound?) Or take it a step further with the Healthy Meal Plan and let these amazing chefs prepare you a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner with items like egg white frittatas, sesame-crusted salmon and truffle-seared chicken. fooddesigncatering.com

No need to struggle with glutenfree restrictions, thanks to these two bakers in the area. You can now have your cake and eat it, too, with no need to compromise the taste. Old Greenwich Baking’s philosophy sums it up with the phrase: OGBC is just good, not just "good for gluten free." Stock up on the gf baguettes, buttermilk biscuits and pecan pie for your next picnic or bbq through this online service. Everyone can enjoy the good life without having to guess if the baked treats are gf, thanks to the Stylish Spoon in SoNo. Try the OatMEAL cups with chia, blueberry and chocolate or grain-free donuts. All baked goods are dairy-free, soy-free, vegan and gf.

old greenwich baking order online, free delivery in Greenwich; $10 Fairfield County oldgreenwichbaking.com

stylish spoon

97 Water Street, South Norwalk hours: Tues.–Thurs. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment stylishspoon.com

Give your dog more than just another walk around the block.

K9 Trek offers stimulating hikes and group nature walks throughout Fairfield County for your favorite furry child. Services include pick up and drop off and there is complete supervision at all times. We all know, a good dog is a well-exercised—and tired—dog. Services start at $30 including transportation. k9trek.com

From gourmet meal delivery to specialty spa services and pet adventures, plenty of services are available to help you enjoy the lazy days of summer

top and left: Stylish Spoon

above: Old Greenwich Baking

The Well at the Mayflower Inn expands beyond simple spa services and is a full-on wellness destination. In addition to spa services, it offers body detox packages, guided forest bathing and nature hikes, all at the gorgeous Mayflower Inn in Litchfield County. Recognized Functional Medicine doctor

Dr. Frank Lipman oversees the new program.

Or escape to New York City for the day and check out The Well NYC, featuring the same signature East meets West programs. Schedule one of the transformative treatments from breathwork to vibrational energy sessions.

the well at the mayflower inn

118 Woodbury Road, Litchfield

The Well New York

2 East 15th Street, New York, NY the-well.com

That summer beach body is about more than just looking good—it’s about feeling great. Get ready to have fun in the sun with all the energy you deserve. Try one of Dr. Katie’s three-, five- and ten-day detoxes. Dr. Katie Takayasu is an Integrative Medicine doctor with a passion for plant-forward cooking and lifestyle balance who understands the pressures many woman face in seeking balance. Her seasonal health reset of anti-inflammatory nutrition is delivered to your door and comes with daily curated support from both doctor and coaches. Invest in getting yourself on the right track for summer and beyond. Doorstep delivery is available for Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport, New Canaan and Darien with programs starting at $159.

dr. katie wellness insights 745 Post Road, Darien drkatie.com

Give a little lift to your facial regime. Let Susan Knight in Greenwich give you an Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation to diminish fine lines, reduce redness and boost your skin’s elasticity with this natural and ancient skin-care treatment. The five-step process includes a healing mask, body acupuncture to balance the organs, facial acupuncture, a pearl mask and finally, a facial massage to stimulate blood flow. Other acupuncture options include parent/teen and couples acupuncture. Afraid of needles? She offers cupping as well.

susan knight acupuncture

100 Melrose Avenue, Suite 107, Greenwich susanknightacu.com

above: Feel your blood pressure drop as soon as you step into The Well at The Mayflower Inn.

That’s En tertainment

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Alive at Five hosts live music in downtown Stamford on Thursday nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for just $25. The outdoor summer concert series has become a staple in Stamford, offering great music from national and regional headliners. This year’s performances take place July 13, 20, 27 and August 3 in Stamford’s Mill River Park. You must be twentyone years old or over to attend. Need a place to take the little ones? Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich hosts its familyfriendly Wednesday Night Concert Series, June 28 through August 23. And Binney Park will offer two Sunday night shows (July 30 and August 27). Pack a picnic, ditch the shoes and dance in the grass. The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Westport is a true entertainment gem. It offers an amazing lineup of summer concerts and events with its “50 Free Nights Under the Stars” series. There are also ticketed performances throughout the season including Samara Joy,

And be sure to check out the goings-on at MoCA in Westport. This month, the museum will host two concerts (Friday, May 12, Iraqi violinist Ameen Makdad, and Saturday, May 20, Joni Mitchell tribute) within the stunning Rainbow in the Dark exhibit by German artist Anselm Reyle.

alive at five

Mill River Park, 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford stamford-downtown.com

binney park

Binney Park Drive, Greenwich greenwich ct.gov

roger sherman baldwin park 100 Arch Street, Greenwich greenwichct.gov

levitt pavilion

40 Jessup Road, Westport levittpavilion.com

moca in westport 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport mocawestport.org

Michael Franti & Spearhead and Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers.

right: Alive at Five in Stamford • Rainbow in the Dark at MoCA

for a low-key and convenient option to New York City shows? We’ve got you covered

Save yourself a trip to the city and still see world class theater locally at the Westport Country Playhouse. This summer catch the classic thriller Dial M for Murder, running Tuesday, July 11 through Saturday, July 29. For a truly unique glimpse into the process of theater, check-out the Playhouse Script— script-in-hand run throughs—for an intimate look at artistic performance in progress. This onetime performance brings actors together to rehearse and perform

on a simple set and includes the audience in decisions regarding costumes and sets. Tickets are on sale for Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. ($25, $20 for Westport Country Playhouse members).

Visit the website for other upcoming shows and special events. Tickets start at $35 and season ticket packages are available. Season ticket holders can customize the shows they attend and choose from a number of interesting pre- and postshow events such as Post-Play Dialogues, Backstage Pass and Thursday Talkback Q&A’s.

westport country playhouse

25 Powers Court, Westport westportplayhouse.org

the ridgefield playhouse

80 East Ridge, Ridgefield ridgefieldplayhouse.org

With smaller audiences, local playhouses provide an intimate setting to experience theater. Get your tickets to see Next to Normal at The Ridgefield Barn Friday, June 2, through Saturday, July 24. The Barn hosts year-round community theatre with cabaret seating. Tickets start at $33, with doors opening an hour prior to show, and guests may bring their own food and drink.

At Sterling Farms in Stamford, Curtain Call offers a dozen productions a year as well as Comedy Nights and Interactive Murder Mysteries at the Kweskin Theatre and Dressing Room Theatre. On Friday, June 2, through Saturday, June 17, see Assassins The Musical at Kweskin Theatre. Tickets start at $28 for seniors and $30 for adults.

the ridgefield theatre barn 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org

curtain call 1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford curtaincallinc.com

Let Art Garfunkel, the Wallflowers or America add more music to your date night with the line-up of favorite artists performing at the The Ridgefield Playhouse this summer. From tribute bands to the real thing, every week of the Playhouse’s summer calendar offers a fun night out. Be sure to check out Moffly Media’s Evening of Art, Jazz and Wine five-part series including performances by Sergio Mendes on Wednesday, June 21, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra on Friday, July 28.

The only thing better than seeing a play in the great outdoors is having a gorgeous park at your disposal to explore before or after. Waveny Park in New Canaan is the perfect summer destination with over 250 acres of parkland, including approximately three-anda-half miles of jogging and walking trails, a picnic area and plenty of open space. Each year it hosts the Summer Theatre of New Canaan with performances on the outdoor stage. Saturday and Sunday performances for children start at 10 a.m. Bring your own lawn chair or book VIP seating for evening performances of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast July 15 through 30, Thursdays and Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 7 p.m.

summer theatre of new canaan

Waveny Park, 677 South Avenue, New Canaan stonc.org G

above: Escape the crowds at Waveny Park in New Canaan. below: In June, Patti LuPone will take the Westport Country Playhouse stage.

WAVENY PARK BY KYLE NORTON; WCP BY MICHAEL ALLAN GALVEZ; MOCA BY LESLIE LASALA

Irma Thomas

Wyclef Jean

Trombone Shorty

GTP 2023 is set to be an over-the-top, vibrant experience to remember

by jamie marshall

the Greenwich Town Party has become the launchpad for the summer season. Originally modeled after town parties in Spain, where villages come together for a day of music, food and fun, the party’s founders set a high bar that first year, when they brought in Blues great Buddy Guy to headline. Over time, the GTP has consistently presented a who’s who of top-tier talent—Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Santana, among others—culminating last year with the biggest “get” to date—Billy Joel.

To keep things fresh, this year’s party is headed in a slightly different direction. Going back to its roots—with the emphasis on party—GTP 2023 takes its cue from the New Orleans Jazz + Heritage festival, with a star-studded lineup of the Big Easy’s most iconic and revered musicians and performers. Billed as a “New Orleans Music Festival,” the day’s closing performance features the Preservation Hall Superjam with the likes of Wyclef Jean, “Trombone” Shorty, Ivan Neville and Cyril Neville, Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr, Celisse and Tarriona “Tank” Ball of Tank and the Bangas and more.

“Partygoers will get to experience the versatility of these musicians and the breath of their talent, and it will be truly amazing,” says Ben Jaffe, the musical director of Preservation Hall, Preservation Hall Jazz Band leader and co-musical director of this year’s festivities. He’s joined by longtime pal and co-musical director Eric Krasno, a multi Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and producer, who originally hails from New Canaan.

“Over the years our goal has always been to put on a show that will knock your socks off, and this year is no different,” says Ray Rivers, GTP copresident. “These award-winning New Orleans-based artists will give the crowd a truly unforgettable performance. The music scene there has always been important, as it has influenced many genres from jazz and blue to rock and roll, hip hop and R&B. My wife, Amy, and I both grew up in Louisiana, so the New Orleans vibe is very much a part of our DNA. We are thrilled to finally bring the best of this celebrated music to Greenwich.”

One of those parts is singer-songwriter Ivan Neville, member of the Neville family whose New Orleans roots go about as deep as it’s possible to go. He’s looking forward to bringing the spirit of New Orleans and its distinctive musical vibe to Greenwich. Comparing that vibe to a musical gumbo, he says, “There’s a mixture of different entities—from Caribbean to Afro—that’s unique to New Orleans. Just like we do with a gumbo, we put everything we got in a pot, prepare it with love, and serve it out.”

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band gets the party started on the main stage at 2 p.m., followed by blues legend Mavis Staples and alt rock and roll band The Revivalists. Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) and friends close out the evening. “The house band alone is enough draw for me,” says Krasno, referring to PHJB. “Then you start to add all these other great artists on top of that and you’re going to see some really special collaborations.”

“It’s exciting to be part of the evolution of the event,” says Jaffe. “It really touches on the spirt of the Greenwich Town Party, which is great music and good times and celebration of community.”

And speaking of community, this year for the first time the Preservation Hall Foundation is partnering with local schools to offer a “master class” in brass music with members of the Preservation Hall Brass Band. Members of the Greenwich High School Jazz Band and Brunswick Music Improv Band, among others, will have an opportunity to learn several songs from the Foundation’s Brass Band handbook and participate in a master class with the PHBB. The school bands will march and play in a Mardi Gras-style parade on Tuesday, May 23. On Saturday, May 27, they will perform during the town party on the town stage. It was Jaffe, along with Ray Dalio, who cooked up this year’s educational initiative. “Bringing music into the schools was part of the idea at the onset,” Jaffe says. “I said, ‘We can come and do a concert, but what would really be important is to leave a true lasting impression on the community. The way to do that is to get to the children.’ I said, ‘Let’s get into the community and into the schools. Let’s have a full immersive New Orleans takeover.’ ”

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is no stranger to the GTP. This will be the band’s fifth appearance. But it’s the first time that its musical director Ben Jaffe is taking the reins as GTP co-musical director along with his pal and GrammyAward winning musician Eric Krasno. We had a chance to catch up with Jaffe a few days after Mardi Gras. “I’m still licking my wounds,” he said with a chuckle. “It was one of the best in recent memory. Coming out of Covid, this was the first with no major restrictions on it, and there was a certain freedom in that.”

How did the idea for the New Orleans Super Jam come about?

Ray Dalio and I had been talking about it for years. This magical thing that is New Orleans and what it is that keeps bringing people back year after year— it’s something that’s hard to put your finger on. We know from living here there’s this unique energy that is so important to our identity as a city, and it’s the reason we have the cultural and musical traditions that we have, and that’s what we wanted to explore at the GTP.

Tell us about the first time you met Ray Dalio. We met at Preservation Hall. Ray was attending a performance during Jazz Fest, which is a very special time of year. It is the granddaddy of American music festivals, a celebration of New Orleans music and food and art and culture and history. He was attending one of our Midnight Preserves, where we collaborate with many of the headliners, and we just got to talking. He’s somebody who is touched by the work that we do and feels very connected to the depth of the musical history that is New Orleans. Pres Hall is a very unique organic experience. There’s nothing else like it in the world. Ray said, “I have this event I host in Greenwich and would be great if you all would consider coming up.” And that’s where the friendship started.

What did it take to curate the day?

When you put on an event, it’s like hosting a dinner party. There has to be continuity. The soup has to lead to the salad and to the appetizer and the entrée; all the flavors and energy are connected. The people who are performing and the people who are attending are connected. All of this is very normal to us in New Orleans. Everybody is connected to music, so there is no separation. Everything is one entity. People in Greenwich are going to experience the versatility of these musicians and the breath of their talent, and it will be truly amazing.

Can you talk about this year’s artists?

We have some incredible New Orleans legends

Ben Jaffe (fourth from left) with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

joining us. There will be four main stage performances—Dirty Dozen Brass Band, followed by Mavis Staples, followed by The Revivalists, one of the great New Orleans rock and roll bands. The closing set will feature PHJB joined by special guests, including Eric Krasno on guitar. Many of the songs we are going to perform that night aren’t necessarily Pres Hall Jazz Band songs. We’ll be pulling some surprises out of our pocket. We’ll be joined on stage by Trombone Shorty, Revivalist David Shaw, George Porter and one of the sons of Aaron Neville, Ivan Neville, on piano; and Ms. Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans. We will have a younger generation of musicians, too. The lead singer of Tank and the Bangas represents the now generation following in the footsteps of people like Irma Thomas. It will be just a beautiful lovefest.

You’ve said that music is the glue that binds your community. How does that relate to the GTP? There are only handful of things in life that connect us all, and music is one of those things that brings people closer. It connects generations. And that’s a beautiful thing to be part of and celebrate. It’s a real blessing to do what I get to do in life—to play music, to produce events and curate music and share that with other communities that value

community. With all the joy that music brings us, this choice we make comes with a lot of commitment and a lot of sacrifice; and moments like this are what makes our lives worthwhile.

Tell us about your work with Eric Krasno, whom I believe you have collaborated with on other projects. How is he a good fit for the GTP’s New Orleans Music Festival?

He is a dear old friend of mine, an adopted son of New Orleans. He’s what I would call a student of New Orleans music. Most people think he’s from New Orleans because he has such deep knowledge and appreciation of the city and its music. He and I go back many years. He really exemplifies and represents the best of the best, and I want the concert to represent the best of the best.

What are you most excited about?

It’s exciting to be part of the evolution of the event. There’s a responsibility that comes with that. I’ve lived through that at Pres Hall, and I’ve had to navigate coming through things that are evolving over time. I really applaud the GTP for what on the surface seems like a departure, but it’s really an evolution that touches on the spirt of the GTP, which is great music, good times, and celebration of community. »

BEN JAFFE shares what it takes to bring New Orleans magic to the stage

Irma Thomas has been performing for more than sixty years. Now, eighty-two, she will join the Preservation Hall Super Jam at the Greenwich Town Party. She first began recording professionally in her teens, and by the mid-1960s her career was taking off. She has numerous awards under her belt, including a Grammy for After the Rain, is a member of the Blues Hall of Fame and has been a fixture at nearly every New Orleans Jazz + Heritage festival for the past twenty-five years. Most recently, a new generation of fans have discovered her through Netflix’s Black Mirror, where her hit “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)” is frequently played. She first recorded the song in 1964. “I still have not watched the show,” she says. “I’m a game show addict.”

You are known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans. That’s quite an honor. Do you remember the first time you heard that title? My drummer at the time, Wilbur Widow, was doing the intro of the band members and the main

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performer, which was me, and he was trying to come up with something unique. He knew I was a grandmother, but he didn’t want to call me the singing grandmother, so he came up with the title of Soul Queen. The city council made it official on February 17, 1989.

You’ve worked and collaborated with some of the greats in the business. Does that ever get old? Not really. It’s part of my being an entertainer. Some great things happen to you, and it’s all a part of the growth. I’ve been blessed to work for some nice entertainers, and so I count the blessings.

How do you feel about performing at the GTP? I feel that somebody there must appreciate my music or wouldn’t be bringing me to the area. At age eighty-two there isn’t a lot that I get excited about. Because I’ve been there and done that. I just happen to be blessed to do something as a job that I love to do. Other than that, I’m looking forward to doing the show and hope everyone has a good time. Is there one song that you consider nearest to your heart?

“Wish Someone Would Care.” It’s been almost forty years since I recorded it, and I also wrote it. It put me into the major charts. Basically, all the songs I’ve sung I consider my favorites. I make a choice of a good song that tells a good story, because I know I have to live with it.

The lead singer and cofounder of the Revivalists, David Shaw grew up in Ohio and relocated to New Orleans nearly twenty years ago. The band’s first breakthrough hit was 2015’s Men Amongst Mountains, which featured the double-platinum single “Wish I Knew You.” Their newest album, Pour It Out Into The Night, drops on June 2. The single “Kid” and its accompanying music video released earlier this spring had half a million streams in the first week.

How did a kid from Ohio end up as an adopted son of New Orleans?

I just graduated college, and music was always a really special thing in my life. I knew I wanted to take it a little further and explore that part of myself and my art. Didn’t want to move to New York or LA or Nashville, and New Orleans came onto the scene. I visited and said, Oh my gosh yes, this is the place for me.” It’s not a music business town—no shade on L.A. or New York or Nashville. It’s a music culture town, and it really fosters the artists in a way that a lot of places don’t. Music is what this city revolves around. It’s a really special energy. I was a construction worker at the time, putting in all the gas line that needed to be replaced from Katrina. I did that for many years before I made the switch to rock and roll.

What is it about New Orleans music that speaks to your soul? In what ways do the Revivalists incorporate that vibe into the music?

At the end of the day, we let the song lead the way.

with the legendary IRMA THOMAS

DAVID SHAW on being a servant to the art of music

David Shaw (seated, center), with the Rivivalists

We like to dip into a lot of different styles, but at the end of the day we are servants of the song and servants of the art. We are so lucky to have music in our lives. I love the free spiritedness of music here in New Orleans, and that’s one of the things we try to infuse into our live shows. I love to go with the moment. Yeah, I’ll make a set list, but certain songs will change depending on the energy of the crowd and the band, and I think that’s in the spirit of New Orleans.

How does it feel to be included in this amazing lineup of New Orleans musicians? Incredibly special. I’m pinching myself big time every day.

In terms of the vibe, what can partygoers look forward to?

We like to put on a show and keep it spontaneous and have fun and like to take them through a plethora of emotions to feel what it was like

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during the time the song was being written. If it’s a painful song, I want the audience to feel it and connect with it and get some peace.

What is the essence of New Orleans music that you want Greenwich to experience?

I want them to experience the joy and the passion and the importance of this place as it stands in American history and music history.

songwriter and producer (and Wilco front man) Jeff Tweedy.

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

New Orleans has long been the intersection where sounds and cultures from around the world converge. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than fifty years. Preservation Hall was founded by Sandra and Allan Jaffe in 1961. Their vision continues today under the guidance of their son and jazz band leader, Ben Jaffe.

CELISSE

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, performer and spoken word artist, Celisse is a musical powerhouse. She has performed with many notable musicians such as Mariah Carey, Graham Nash and Melissa Etheridge and is a founding member of Trey Anastasio’s Ghosts of the Forest.

career and a compilation disc with a new single titled “Love Has Got to Win” is due to be released this year.

DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND

Formed in 1977, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is known as a pioneer of the modern New Orleans brass band movement. The band has shared the stage with a variety of artists from Elvis Costello and Widespread Panic to Dave Matthews Band and The Black Crowes.

nominations, including a Grammy win for After the Rain. In 2009, Thomas was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Last year the documentary, Irma: My Life in Music, debuted on PBS stations across the country. She also cofounded the Irma Thomas Center for W.I.S.E. (Women in Search of Excellence) at her alma mater, Delgado Community College.

RAYMOND WEBER

Independent drummer and founding member of Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Raymond Weber has been playing the drums since he was ten. The New Orleans native has traveled throughout the world playing with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

TARRIONA “TANK” BALL

New Orleans bass legend

Tony Hall has worked with a host of top names throughout his stellar career, including Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez and Willie Nelson. He is a founding member of Dumpstafunk, a classic funk-fusion band that also features Ivan and Ian Neville.

TROY "TROMBONE SHORTY" ANDREWS

ERIC KRASNO

Soulive and Lettuce cofounder, Eric Krasno is a singer, multiinstrumentalist, and two-time Grammy Award–winning songwriter-producer. His catalog includes multiple solo, Lettuce and Soulive albums as well as production and/or songwriting for Norah Jones, Robert Randolph, and Aaron Neville, among others.

CYRIL NEVILLE

The youngest brother of the Grammy Award–winning New Orleans’ Neville Brothers, Cyril Neville has been called one of the last great Southern soul singers. Throughout his storied career he has appeared on stages with many notable artists. A new box set featuring recordings done throughout his solo

GEORGE PORTER

George Porter Jr. is an award-winning bassist, songwriter and vocalist whose prodigious career spans forty years. He is a founding member of New Orleans’ seminal funk band, The Meters, and widely recognized as one of the greatest bass players of all time. He was named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Greatest Bassists of All Time.

IRMA THOMAS

Irma Thomas, the “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” is the recipient of numerous awards and Grammy

IVAN NEVILLE

Ivan Neville is a musician, singer and songwriter from New Orleans. He has written for and performed with industry greats like Bonnie Raitt and the Rolling Stones. In 2003, he formed Dumpstaphunk, a classic funk-fusion band that features Tony Hall, Nick Daniels, Ian Neville, Alex Wasily and Deven Trusclair.

The frontwoman for the two-time Grammynominated group Tank and the Bangas, the New Orleans native is known for her ability to combine various musical styles from soul and hip-hop to R&B and jazz, to reflect the whole range of the city’s music, while retaining a distinctive feel all its own. The band’s most recent album, Red Balloon, was released in 2022.

Grammy Award–winner Trombone Shorty made his first appearance at Jazz Fest with Bo Diddley when he was four. At six, he was leading his own brass band. As a teenager he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join his world tour. He took over a recording studio in the Lower Garden District after the release of 2017’s Parking Lot Symphony. In 2022 he recorded his second release for Blue Note Records, Lifted. This is his third appearance at the GTP.

MAVIS STAPLES

Grammy Award–winner and Kennedy Center

Honoree Mavis Staples made a name for herself in the 1950s as part of The Staple Singers. She went on to contribute to the freedom songs of the Civil Rights era and later rose to pop radio stardom with hits like “I’ll Take You There” and “Respect Yourself.” Her most recent album, If All I Was Was Black, is her third collaboration with

THE REVIVALISTS

The Revivalists, featuring David Shaw, has made the journey from hole-in-thewall gigs to sold-out shows, multi-platinum success and more than 800 million streams. They are renowned for their soulful alt-rock anthems, distinct mix of many of the classic styles of American music and outward generosity through their philanthropic Rev Causes initiative.

WYCLEF JEAN

Three-time Grammy Award–winning and Golden Globe– and Emmy–nominated Wyclef Jean has written, performed and produced music for more than two decades—both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees. In 2020, Jean started a podcast called Run That Back, where he interviews influencers from all walks of life. G

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Greenwich International Film Festival

Now, this is going to be a night to remember! The Greenwich International Film Festival's Inspiration Talk & Award Ceremony, honoring Academy Award–winner Brendan Fraser, will take place on Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at The Village in Stamford. The mission of the Greenwich International Film Festival is to bridge the worlds of film and philanthropy with year-round programming and special events. For more information visit greenwichfilm.org

ART & ANTIQUES

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.–Sun. aldrichart.org

AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. amysimonfineart.com

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St., Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-4554. canfingallery.com

CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS, Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah, NY, 914-232-1252. Caramoor is a destination for exceptional music, captivating programs, spectacular gardens and grounds, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. caramoor.org

CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 869-3664. cavaliergalleries .com

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999. contemprints.org

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. flinngallery.com

GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. ywcagreenwich.org

GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org

GREENWICH ART SOCIETY, 299 Greenwich Ave. 2nd fl., 629-1533. A studio school that offers a visual arts education program for kids and adults. greenwichartsociety.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 47 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. greenwichhistory.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY, 914-834-8077. kbfa.com

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. lockwoodmathews mansion.com

LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific St., Stamford, 247-2027. loftartists.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. neuberger.org

PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. pelhamartcenter.org

ROWAYTON ARTS CENTER, 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 866-2744. rowaytonarts.org

SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY, 382 Greenwich Ave., 325-1924. samuelowen.org »

Brendan Fraser

YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, 1111 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-0611. artgallery.yale.edu

CONCERTS, FILM & THEATER

ARENA AT HARBOR YARD, 600 Main St., Bridgeport, 3452300. websterbankarena.com

AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. avontheatre.org

CURTAIN CALL, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, 329-8207. curtaincallinc.com

Clay Art Center

Bring the whole family and pop on over to Port Chester for a daylong celebration of the arts at the Port Chester Arts Festival on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local arts organizations, businesses and artists will open their doors for a day of events, exhibitions, open studios and performances. Participating organizations include: The Capitol Theatre, Clay Art Center, Eugene’s Music & Learning Studio, Fashion Arts Studio, Ice Cream Social, Jete Dance Studio, Lawn Chair Theater, Miranda Arts Project Space, Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library. portchesterarts.com

SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. silvermineart.org

SANDRA MORGAN INTERIORS & ART PRIVÉ, 135 East Putnam Ave., 2nd flr., Greenwich, 629-8121. sandramorganinteriors.com

SOROKIN GALLERY, 96 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, 856-9048. sorokingallery.com

STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. stamfordartassociation.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. artgallery.stamford.uconn.edu

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 226-7070. westportartscenter.org

YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART, 1080 Chapel St., New Haven, 432-2800. britishart.yale.edu

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RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org

SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. shubert.com

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. stamfordcenterforthearts.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, 231 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St.,Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

LECTURES, TOURS & WORKSHOPS

FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, On StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 259-1036. fairfieldtheatre.org

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668. goodspeed.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-773-7663. burnsfilmcenter.org

LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. longwharf.com

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

Greenwich Historical Society

Now through Sunday, September 3 at the Greenwich Historical Society a new show, Sports! More than Just a Game, will feature memorabilia, equipment and personal effects from some of America’s most celebrated athletes who made their homes in Greenwich. The exhbit includes pieces from Olympic champions Dorothy Hamill and Donna de Varona, baseball great Tom Seaver and football legend Steve Young. A series of events, including lectures, panel discussions, sporting demonstrations and movies on related themes will be held throughout the summer. greenwichhistory.org. »

Sound Beach baseball team, early twentieth century

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CONNECTICUT CERAMICS

STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. ctcsc.org

FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. fairfieldhistory.org

GREENWICH BOTANICAL CENTER, 130 Bible St., 869-9242. gecgreenwich.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

Flinn Gallery

Another exciting Flinn Gallery exhibition opens this month. In Harmony will be on view Thursday, May 18 through Thursday, June 29, featuring the multi-media artwork of three artists—Tomoko Abe, Hisako Kobayashi and Jack Elliot. The gallery is on the second floor of the Greenwich Library and is open daily Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. flinngallery.com

CT Ceramic Circle

On Monday, May 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the Connecticut Ceramics Circle presents Picasso Ceramics: From Ugly Ducklings to Art World Swans. The lecture will be led by Charles Mathes, an art appraiser and advisor specializing in prints, tapestries and ceramics by twentieth century masters. It will be held remotely on zoom and is free of charge. Register at cceramicsc.org. »

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The Palace/Stamford palacestamford.org

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The Bushnell/Hartford bushnell.org

Duck Flower Holder 1951. Edition Picasso Ceramic Turned Pitcher

Said in Silence by Hisako Kobayashi

The most popular ballet ever produced at the Paris Opera since its premiere in 1870.

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Meet and greet with the principal dancers in the lobby following each performance.

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KIDS’ STUFF

MAY 2023

ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. aldrichart.org

AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 869-5272. greenwich.audubon.org

AUX DÉLICES, (cooking classes), 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. auxdelicesfoods.com

BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 394-6565. beardsleyzoo.org

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224. bgcg.org

BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com

EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, 227-7253. earthplace.org

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. hstg.org

GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org

IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org

MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org

NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 966-9577. newcanaannature.org

RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-5795. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. palacestamford.org

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. steppingstonesmuseum.org

WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. westportartscenter.org

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org G

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