We went to see the farcical play, Lend Me A Tenor at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk on opening night, Saturday, November 5, 2022, and we have not stopped laughing! Written by Ken Ludwig, and directed by Pamela Hill, the play has fast-paced, witty, and absolutely hilarious dialogue, flawlessly delivered by the talented cast of Michael Fasano, Alexandra Fortin, Jeff Gurner, Cynthia Hannah, Frank Mastrone, Jo Anne Parady, Jim Schilling, and Emily Solo. Winner of three Tony Awards …
Edward F. Nesta
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Performances
Preservation Hall Jazz Band – Pass it On: 60th Anniversary Celebration, Quick Center, Fairfield, CT
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans, Louisiana brought their legendary brand of jazz to the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut for an evening of exceptional music and gaiety. Synonymous with the New Orleans music scene, for the past 60 years, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has captured the unique sound of "The Big Easy" with its intoxicating music.
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It was a beautiful October day in New York City for the 15th annual New York Wine & Food Festival 2022 at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 where we indulged in their Grand Tasting and Culinary Demonstrations by Celebrity Chefs: Alex Guarnaschelli, Masaharu Morimoto, Buddy "The Cake Boss" Valastro, Carla Hall, Duff Goldman, Carlton McCoy & JJ Johnson, Marcus Samuelsson, and Rocco DiSpirito. We ate, we drank, and we were merry! Cheers!
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We had the pleasure of attending a wonderful culinary demonstration by Chef Carla Hall presented by Liebherr Appliances during the New York City Wine & Food Festival 2022 at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 in Manhattan, where she created a very tasty Roast Acorn Squash with Apple Onion Compote that is perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving menus. Bon Appetit!
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If you have the opportunity to see multi-Grammy winner Brazilian Jazz pianist, singer, and composer Eliane Elias in concert, you should jump at the chance. We had the pleasure of catching her performance in Manhattan at The Iridium NYC on Friday, October 14, 2022, part of a 4-night gig (October 13 – 16, 2022), to celebrate the launch of her latest album, Quietude, released on the Candid Records label.
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We recently went to a wine tasting party at a friend’s house, where we blind tasted five different types of wine. What was interesting was that we learned many of the guests regularly only drink one type of wine. That got us thinking; are you "stuck" in a wine groove? Sandra’s Wine Life: Find Your Wine Identity written by Sandra Guibord is fun, informational, approachable, and gets you to think differently about your wine selections; by type, by region, by …
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We spent a perfect Sunday afternoon at The Cutting Room in New York City for the launch party for Pat Petrillo’s new album, The Pat Petrillo Big Rhythm Band – The Power Station Sessions released on the Autumn Hill Records label. While we had reviewed the album, we had never heard him play live before and thought it was high time that we did. It proved to be an extra special afternoon listening to sensational live instrumental jazz.
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With longevity on the rise, we were intrigued by the cookbook title, Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World written by Grace O published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. and released in August 2022 and decided to give it a read. The cookbook features a collection of 250 great recipes along with nutritional information, guides, and resources. It is the perfect manual for healthy living, and while the recipes are certainly healthy, they are also mouth-watering delicious, which is a great combination. …
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Gastronomy articles
Greenwich Wine + Food Gala 2022 at Abigail Kirsch at The Loading Dock, Stamford, CT, USA
Greenwich Wine + Food celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala held at Abigail Kirsch at The Loading Dock in Stamford, Connecticut on October 7, 2022, and Luxury Experience was there to raise a glass to their exceptional achievement. Presented by Coterie, the Greenwich Wine + Food gala honored Master Chef Jacques Pépin and benefitted the Jacques Pépin Foundation and Wholesome Wave founded by Michel Nischan.
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Multi-Grammy award-winning Latin Jazz pianist, composer, and singer, Eliane Elias has another stellar album with Quietude, recorded in São Paulo, Brazil, and released on the Candid Records label. With two Grammy wins and four nominations under her belt, Eliane Elias continues to deliver a magical performance on the 11-track, Quietude. Joining Eliane Elias are guitarists, Marcus Teixeira, Lula Galvâo, Oscar Castro-Neves, and Marc Johnson, with Celso de Almeida on drums, Paulo Braga on drums and percussion, and Emilio Martins on …