Although The Hamptons are known for their summer season, the area is a fabulous year-round destination with much to offer visitors in all seasons, minus the crowds and the summer traffic. We stayed and explored the Southampton and Water Mill areas of The Hamptons and fell in love with our Spring stay.
Edward F. Nesta
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2017 Best Latin Jazz Album Grammy-nominee Nilson Matta (for Trio de Paz 30) and his Brazilian Voyage Trio transported the audience at the Southampton Arts Center, located in Southampton, New York to Brazil via their inspired music. Renowned composer and musician Nilson Matta is considered to be one of the top bass players in the world, and together with the talented multi-Grammy winner Oriente López on piano and flute, and award-winning Mauricio Zottarelli on drums, they created a spectacular evening …
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Switch It Up – A Fresh Take on Quick and Easy Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for a Balanced Life written by chef and holistic health and nutrition counselor Corinne Trang for the American Diabetes Association features a mouth-watering collection of 50 recipes for Salads and Vegetables, Soups, Whole Grains and Legumes, Eggs, Seafood, and Meat, and Fruit, Cheese, Nuts, and Seeds. Designed especially for diabetics, this cookbook will also appeal to non-diabetics with its enticing and tasty, easy-to-follow recipes. Bon Appetit! Healthy …
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Performances
Russian National Ballet Theatre – Cinderella – Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield, CT, USA
The Russian National Ballet Theatre brought the romance of the classic ballet Cinderella to the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut for an enchanted evening. Sumptuous costumes and a lavish set added to the overall magic of the timeless story and ballet with exceptional performances by the dancers. Bravo!
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New Orleans native son, Davell Crawford plays some fine Jazz piano on his album – Davell Crawford – Piano In The Vaults, Vol. 1 released on the Basin Street Records label. Recorded between 1998 and 2013, the 13-track release is a treasure trove of great New Orleans Jazz piano music enhanced by Davell Crawford’s impressive vocals and piano work. Highly recommended for fans of New Orleans music.
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The 13-track Jazz release Alex Webb & The Copasetics – Call Me Lucky released on the UK Splash Point Music, LTD label features some of the today’s top Jazz talents including Alex Webb, Lianne Carroll, Raphaël Lemmonier, Miles Danso. Alex Davis, Andrew Cleyndert, Fabien Marcoz, Sophie Alloway, Andy Chapman, Jean-Pierre Derouard, Sue Richardson, Freddie Gavita, Winston Rollins, Denys Baptiste, Nathaniel Facey, Jo Caleb, Ayana Witter-Johnson, Andres Ticino, and Cherise Coryna. Jazz lovers, hang onto your seats as this release will …
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The latest release by Carmen Lundy – Code Noir is a melding of African influenced sounds from across genres such as Jazz, Blues, Funk, Bossa Nova, and more. Code Noir shows Carmen Lundy’s mastery of writing passionate lyrics that blend seamlessly with alluring melodies.
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Grammy-nominated Blues Rocker singer, songwriter, musician Beth Hart rocked the house at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, together with the talented singer, songwriter, musician Rachael Sage as part of their U.S. Tour, (February and March 2017), which brought the audience to its feet where they remained for most of the evening.
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Rachael Sage, the multi-talented American Pop Rock singer, songwriter, and musician has a brand-new release Choreographic, released on her Indy label, MPress Records. The 13-track release proves that 13 is a lucky number as the release is as sparkling as her lovely voice. An "artist’s artist" in addition to being a singer, songwriter, and musician, Rachael is also an artist, graphic designer, dancer, actor, and choreographer, when actors are thought to be a "triple threat" if they can act, sing, …
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The 2017 Orchid Show: Thailand at the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York is a feast for the senses, a veritable paradise for the eyes. The 2017 show takes visitors to exotic Thailand and features thousands of its stunning orchids along with its rich culture, all without leaving the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. A must-see for orchid lovers and collectors, The Orchid Show: Thailand runs until April 9, 2017.