Pilobolus, BLOOM: A Journey, took our senses on a discovery on a "car safari" where we drove through the idyllic Sunny Meadows Farm in Bridgewater, Connecticut to experience breathtaking dance performances and music compositions created especially for the festival. Pilobolus, the Washington Depot, Connecticut based dance company has been thrilling audiences with their spectacular contemporary dance performances since 1971. BLOOM: A Journey was part of their 5-day festival held from July 21 – 25, 2021.
Edward F. Nesta
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Adventures Category
High-Flying Adventure at The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum, Bridgeport, CT, USA
The Adventure KidsTM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nestahad a high-flying adventure at The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museumlocated inBridgeport, Connecticutwhere we tested our agility and skill on their aerial ropes, ladders, and bridges, and zip lines as we flew through the trees for an amazing day of exhilarating adventure.
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If you love ginger then you are in for a treat with Fifth State Ginger Zap created by Fifth State Distillery Master Distiller Robert Schulten in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Distilled from corn and handcrafted in small batches, Fifth State Ginger Zap is a gluten-free, delectable, award-winning vodka that is packed with real ginger flavor.
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It’s summertime, the perfect time to "drink pink" although this luscious Inspiration, Château de Berne, Côtes de Provence, 2020 made in Provence, France and imported by the Provence Rosé Group, would be lovely at any time of the year. Winemaker Alexis Cornu has created a gorgeous rosé with a rich salmon-rose color with an enticing flavor profile that is perfect to enjoy on its own or to pair with food.
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BE Chocolat, named for Master Chocolatier BEnoit, opened in January 2021 in the historic district of Fairfield, Connecticut, and if you thought "Willy Wonka" had fun creating chocolates, wait until you see and taste what BEnoit is creating at their gorgeousatelier. Mouthwatering, high-quality Callebaut fair trade finest Belgian chocolate is the base for BEnoit’s amazing creations with inspired flavors that tempt and tantalize the palate and are as beautiful to look at as they are tasty to eat.
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The Westport Country Playhouse located in Westport, Connecticut celebrated its 90th anniversary on June 29, 2021, and Luxury Experience was there to help them celebrate. After a year of no in-person performances it was fabulous to be back in the theatre to experience the one-night only, in-person screening of the comedic play, Tiny House, written by Michael Gotch and directed by Mark Lamos. The virtual production of Tiny House runs as "screening on demand" from June 29 – July 18, …
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Ooh lá, Farigoule Herbal Thyme Liqueur made in Provence, France and imported by Crillon Importers, Ltd. Is c’est magnifique and the perfect ingredient for delectable cocktails. As cocktalians, we are always on the lookout for new spirits to inspire cocktail recipes. Farigoule Herbal Thyme Liqueur is a delectable herbal liqueur made from thyme, verbena, angelica, and sage that is perfect to sip neat, chilled over ice, or in used in cocktail or culinary recipes to add layers of delectable flavors.
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After much anticipation, the Greenwich Polo Club was back in action for an exciting match on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Greenwich, Connecticut, where the legendary White Birch Farm: Christopher Brant, Juan Olivera, Jr., Pablo Llorente, Jr., and Mariano Aguerre took on Palm Beach Equine: Scott Swerdlin, Constancio "Costi" Caset, Juan Redlich, and Raul "Gringo" Colombres, as part of the East Coast Bronze Cup 2021. Our adrenaline levels were flying high watching the unparalleled action on the field for a …
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We love excellent quality coffee to start our day, an espresso or iced coffee in the afternoon, as well as used in cocktail and culinary recipes. We recently "discovered" Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., and while new to us, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary on May 1, 2021. With their widely diverse selection of high-quality coffees, you can break out from your usual coffee routine and take your palate on a trip around the world with their exotic coffees from …
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Instrumental Jazz composer musician Tom Kennedy has some new tales to tell with his latest release, Tom Kennedy Stories featuring Dave Weckl released on the instrumental label, Autumn Hill Records, that hits the street on June 11, 2021. Tom Kennedy is joined by a musical "who’s who" of talent including Dave Weckl, Jay Oliver, Gary Meek, Roger Squitero, Nick Marchione, Mike Stern, Ada Rovatti, Rand Brecker, Roger Guth, and Bill Evans. Instrumental Jazz fans are in for a real treat …