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The Exhibition, Van Gogh’s Flowers, at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in Bronx, New York, will delight and inspire the imagination for visitors of all ages. Vincent van Gogh was a prolific artist and during his short lifetime created more than 2,000 works of art. A few of his most notable paintings include The Starry Night (1889), Roses (1890), Oleanders (1885), Imperial Fritillaries in a Copper Vase (1886), and Sunflowers (1887). In celebration of his works, contemporary artists Graphic …

Litchfield Distillery in Litchfield, Connecticut is renowned for their bourbons, and their Litchfield Distillery – Batchers: Port Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is another exceptional bourbon from the “house of bourbon.” The port cask finish adds layers of additional nuances and rounds and balances the bourbon for a long and delectable spicy finish. Red wine on the nose along with cinnamon, oak, tart cherries, and cocoa on the palate, make this another memorable bourbon from Litchfield Distillery. We found it delicious …

The latest release from The Alexis P. Suter Band – Just Stay High hits the streets June 6th, 2025 and is a tour-de-force of Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock and Roll carried by the extraordinary vocal prowess of Alexis P. Suter and accompanied by a stellar group of musicians featuring Jimmy Bennett, Peter Bennett, Ray Grappone, Daniel Weiss, Vicki Bell, Byron Isaacs, Will Bryant and Lee Falco. Just Stay High: God Gave Me The Blues, Some People, Breathe, Be …

Taking a tour of the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut with Bruce Miller, Cultural Associate and Archivist was not only exciting to be “on stage” as well as “backstage” at the historic theatre, but it was also thrilling to share that space with some of the great actors who have performed there since the Playhouse opened on June 29, 1931. Ethel Barrymore, Gloria Swanson, Myrna Loy, Celeste Holm, Tyrone Powers, Carol Channing, Tallulah Bankhead, Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, Henry …

If you enjoy contemporary dance, you must go and experience Parsons Dance during their annual season at The Joyce Theater in New York City. We attended a spectacular performance on Saturday, May 17, 2025, that was a memorable night of contemporary dance. The first time we saw a work by David Parsons was in 2006 in March in Berlin, Germany at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The work was called The Envelope, one of his most famous choreographies created in 1986, …

Lloyd by Robert Lloyd 2023 Chardonnay Carneros is a big, bold, gorgeous wine from California that has a rich complexity of enticing aromas on the nose and flavors on the palate that lend itself to pairing with a diverse selection of food. A delectable combination of tropical fruits – pineapple and carambola, apple and pear, and lemon notes on the long and lush finish made food pairing a dream. We paired the wine with our recipe for Luxury Experience – …

We made a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) in Brooklyn, New York, for its Cherry Blossom season, which was a visual and sensory explosion of gorgeous colors and exotic fragrances. Long a tradition in Japanese culture dating back to 710-794 CE, theses exotic trees have celebrated the awakening and arrival of Spring with cherry and plum blossom viewing parties called Hanami. Seeing these exquisite trees dressed in their graceful pink clouds of flowers made for an enchanted visit. …

Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño 2024, Rias Baixas, Spain from Bodegas Granbazán is a gorgeous white wine from the Val do Sainés in Spain. With its rich brightness and essence of green apple, ripe white peaches, and honeydew on the palate, this is a perfect Summer wine. We paired it with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Crab, Fennel, and Green Apple, and Honeydew Salad, and the combination of flavors was fabulous. If you love white wine and are looking for …

Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished made in Litchfield, Connecticut is a delectable treat for gin lovers. Made from Connecticut grown corn infused with juniper berries, coriander, elderberry, and fresh hand-peeled orange and grapefruit zest, this tasty spirit elicits a harmonious blend on flavors on the palate. It begins life as Litchfield Distillery’s award-winning Gin that is lusciously finished in honey barrels that provide color and distinct flavor and sweetness. This very versatile spirit is delicious on its own …

The latest release from the multi-talented singer, songwriter Allison August is Allison August – August Moon,  a compilation of twelve tracks with eleven original tracks written by Allison. She collaborated with a Who’s Who of musicians such as Grammy-winner Tony Braunagel, Paul Barrere of Little Feat, David J. Carpenter, Sugaray Rayford, Phil Parlapiano and more. After multiple years of energy to craft this release, interrupted by Covid, she persevered, and teamed up with Tony Braunagel to release Allison August – …