Edward F. Nesta

Singer, songwriter Dana Fuchs proves once again why she is the reigning "Queen of Blues Rock" with her latest CD, Borrowed Time, released on the Ruf Records label. Great storytelling lyrics, masterful instrumentals, and Dana Fuchs’ powerhouse of a voice on this 12-track release with its strong Southern Rock focus is truly sensational and hits the streets on April 29, 2022.

Montreal, Canada based Frédérick Gravel, is someone to watch with his charismatic, daring, and dynamic choreography and his approach to contemporary dance. We had the pleasure of seeing him perform his US Premiere, This Duet That We’ve Already Done (so many times), with dancer Brianna Lombardo, on Friday, April 8, 2022, the second night of his three-night engagement at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. As always, his creative approach to contemporary dance blurred …

Since 1931, the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut has brought world-class performances to its patrons. Their staging of Next to Normal, the three-time Tony Award®-winning Pop/Rock musical and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with a diverse cast led by Broadway’s Dar.Lee.See.Ah. and Wilson Jermaine Heredia, once again affirms its commitment to being on the cutting edge and always delivering the very best. Joining this impressive cast is Ashley Lalonde, Daniel J. Maldonado, Gian Perez, and Katie Thompson. …

The Medici family-owned winery has been making high-quality Lambrusco wines since 1890 and their Medici Ermete Concerto Organic Reggiano Lambrusco is the world’s first single vineyard vintage Lambrusco. Interesting to note is that the Medici family has been farmed sustainably for decades, and their Concerto is now farmed organically. Their Medici Ermete Concerto Organic Reggiano Lambrusco DOC 2020 is a delicious, dry red semi-sparkling wine at natural fermentation that is "green certified" and has achieved 93 points from the Sommelier …

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in the Bronx, New York celebrates The Orchid Show’s 19th year with Renowned Designer Jeff Leatham’s: Kaleidoscope where his stunning use of color, shape, size, and design create a kaleidoscope of color with breathtaking orchid displays. The Orchid Show runs until May 1, 2022, and it is the perfect location to celebrate Spring.

Jazz collectors are in for a rare treat with the April 2022 release of two important Bill Evans albums, Bill Evans – Morning Glory, his 1973 concert at the Teatro Gran Rex, in Buenos Aires, Argentina playing with Eddie Gomez on bass and Marty Morell on drums, and Bill Evans – Inner Spirit, his 1979 concert at the Teatro General San Martin, in Buenos Aires, playing with Marc Johnson on bass and Joe Labarbera on drums. These double-disc releases on …

Chef/Owner Brian Lewis has a new "baby" – The Cottage – Greenwich located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Cottage – Greenwich is the fourth restaurant in his portfolio by the two-time James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist. We attended the opening celebration on March 8, 2022, at the attractive restaurant that is destined to become a culinary gem on prestigious Greenwich Avenue, where luxury abounds.

Chef Owner Thomas Ciszak of the French restaurant, Brasserie Mémère located in Closter, New Jersey took time from the kitchen of his traditional French restaurant to provide an intriguing look at his background, the restaurant, and provide one of the restaurant’s cocktail recipes to provide a delicious "sip" of their menu.

The French restaurant, Brasserie Mémère located in Closter, New Jersey and owned by Chef Thomas Ciszak is a bijou for traditional French classics. Chef Owner Thomas Ciszak, together with Sommelier Evelyn Ciszak, Executive Chef Kevin Takafuji, and Michael Chin, bring their impeccable culinary pedigrees and excellence to this charming and very attractive restaurant, which opened in December 2019.

Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter Bernard Allison continues to prove his mettle with his latest album, Highs & Lows, released on the Ruf Records label, which hit the streets on February 25, 2022, and debuted in the number one spot on Billboard on March 12, 2022. This 11-track release is 45 minutes of pure Blues magic.