Arts and Antiques

The Southern Vermont Arts Center (SVAC) in Manchester, Vermont is a true treasure for art lovers.  We visited SVAC in the Summer and were delighted with all we saw and experienced there. Open year-round and perfect in any weather, our experience began long before we entered the doors of the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum and the Yester House to see their exhibitions, as we drove up the long drive and saw the spectacular large-scale whimsical sculptures positioned in the…

Samuel Clemens Langhorne better known by his pen name, Mark Twain, was a beloved American writer, author, humorist, essayist, and lecturer. Born in 1835, in Florida, Missouri, his intrepid spirit would take him across the United States and around the world, including living in Hartford, Connecticut. Taking a tour of the Mark Twain house and the museum in Hartford, Connecticut was like taking a step back in time. The stunning 11,500 square foot house built in 1874 has 25 rooms…

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, affectionately known as “The Wadsworth” is a dream of an art museum with its diverse collection. If you love all types of art, this museum should be on your “must visit” list. Founded in 1842, it holds the distinction of being the oldest, continuously operating public art museum in the United States. The Museum is a treasure trove for art lovers. From classical to contemporary art, from its “On View Now”…

The Greenwich Concours held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, is like fantasy land for car aficionados. Held over two-days along the Gulf Coast of Connecticut overlooking the Long Island Sound, the Greenwich Concours consisted of the Concours de Sport (June 1, 2024) and the Concours d’Elegance (June 2, 2024). We are excited to bring you some of the exciting highlights of the Concours d’Elegance.  Greenwich Concours – Concours d’Elegance 2024 Highlights by Years  There were many outstanding…

For car enthusiasts, the Greenwich Concours is always a highlight of the late Spring season. Held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Greenwich Concours 2024 provided visitors with 2-days to experience rare, exceptional, and supercars. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, it was the Concours de Sport with Cars of Greenwich Avenue, Racecars of Thompson Speedway, Morgans, Rally Cars, and much more, and on Sunday, June 2, 2024, it was the Concours d’Elegance, with a different set of…

Renowned contemporary sculptor Bruno Catalano made his mark on New York on May 18, 2024, with the exhibition of his large-scale “Voyage À New York” sculptures that began with a ribbon cutting in the Murray Hill Neighborhood on Park Avenue and continued with his impressive smaller scale sculptures at the private opening reception of his solo exhibition at Galeries Bartoux in SoHo, which runs until June 18, 2024. If you love contemporary art, a gallery visit should be on your…

Peekskill, New York is an art lovers’ dream with museums, galleries, and outdoor installations. and one of the best places to experience it is at the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (Hudson Valley MOCA). We visited the Museum and took an interesting tour with Jo-Ann Brody and were very impressed with its art collection.

Peekskill, New York, named for Dutch businessman Jan Peeck, has a very interesting history, and to learn more about the area, we visited The Peekskill Museum and took a tour with Author and Historian John J. Curran, Museum Vice President, and learned about the history of Peekskill and its historical prominence in the Revolutionary War. The Museum is a treasure trove of information and objects that will inspire historians as well as pique the interest of visitors of all ages.

The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, always excites attendees who travel from near and far for the opportunity to see rare, exotic, and downright exhilarating supercars and racecars. The 2023 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance once again delivered the goods for a fabulous concours that had our hearts racing with excitement.

Celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2023, the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, held annually in June in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, attracts collectors and afficionados to experience rare, custom, and exceptional motor cars. We attended both days of the show, June 3-4, 2023, and are proud to bring you a few of the spectacular highlights of the show, which we call "The Art and Style of the Ride."