Edward F. Nesta

The historic New England seashore town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut is one of the oldest towns in the state of Connecticut; its history dates to 1635 when it was known as Saybrook Plantation, and was later incorporated in 1854. It is a charming and stately step back in time Connecticut shore town, one that is postcard perfect and deserves discovery.

Detroit native Virtuoso Jazz violinist Regina Carter gave a rousing performance at Jazz Standard in New York City with her band, Marvin Swell on guitar, Will Holshouser on accordion, Chris Lightcap on bass, and Alvester Garnett on drums, playing select cuts off her latest release entitled, Southern Comfort.

The British are here! Be ready for an evening of witty repartee and laughter with Alan Ayckbourn’s romantic comedy Things We Do For Love at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. The play directed by Tony Award nominee John Tillinger, stars Geneva Carr, Matthew Greer, Sarah Manton, and Michael Mastro and runs until September 7, 2014.

We experienced Old Saybrook, Connecticut by bicycle on a bright, blue sky sunny summer morning; something that we highly recommend. The Saybrook Point Inn & Spa provides complimentary bicycles for guests wishing to explore the area, thus we decided to avail ourselves of the bicycles, and take a slower means of exploration, and were happy that we did.

Was that Prince Charming and Cinderella in the stunning antique carriage driven by John Allegra owner of Allegra Farm in East Haddam, Connecticut? No, it was "The Adventure Kids" – Edward F. Nesta and Debra C. Argen out for a leisurely Sunday ride around scenic Lake Hayward.

Executive Chef Leslie Tripp of Fresh Salt restaurant at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut brings his inspiration and passion to the restaurant where the focus is on fresh sea and farm-to-table cuisine. Chef Tripp graciously shares a delicious taste of the restaurant with his inspired recipes for Maple Braised Berkshire Pork with Butternut Risotto, Tomato Parmesan, Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Cider Jus, and Fresh Salt Spicy Sushi Sandwiches. Bon Appetit!

Vermont Spirits No. 14 Bourbon Whiskey with Vermont Maple Syrup is destined to become an American classic. Vermont Spirits Master Distiller Joe Buswell created Vermont Spirits No. 14 Bourbon Whiskey by deftly combining five-year old Bourbon made in Vermont and Vermont maple syrup to create a smooth spirit with a warm and lasting finish. Sipped alone or used in a cocktail, Vermont Spirits No. 14 Bourbon Whiskey is gathering fans.

British Bluesman John Mayall’s latest release, A Special Life on the Forty Below Records label features band members guitarist Rocky Athas, bass guitarist Greg Rzab, and drummer Jay Davenport, with a guest appearance by C.J. Chenier who adds his impact on this memorable release. Blues lovers are in for a treat with John Mayall – A Special Life from the legendary John “The Godfather of British Blues” Mayall.

Dallas, Texas: more to explore from culture to cowboys! We went to Dallas for the weekend, and what we love about returning to a city often is making new discoveries each time we visit. Having been to the more touristic sights on past visits, we wanted to delve a bit deeper on this trip to discover its culture, and yes, cowboys, and not The Dallas Cowboys on the football field, but rather the daring ones riding broncos and bulls.

Director David Kennedy deftly puts his mark on the adult content play, Nora; Ingmar Bergman’s Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, translated by Frederick J. Marker and Lise-Lone Marker, at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. The play runs until August 2, 2014.