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Pianist, singer, and composer Harry Connick, Jr. dazzled the audience as he realized his lifelong dream of playing at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City, where music excellence has reigned since its opening in 1891. Carnegie Hall Festivals: United In Sound: America at 250 presented Harry Connick, Jr. on May 22-23, 2026, for a 2-night engagement performing with the Orchestra Victoria with Jessica Gethin conducting, and Harry Connick, Jr. Big Band, and Luxury Experience was there to experience …

May is Wine month in New York, and we had the opportunity to attend a very interesting Master Class entitled “Disruption and Dynasty: How 3 Families in Champagne, Napa, and Languedoc Own the Fine Wine Narrative In A Changing Market, featuring: Champagne Mandois, Maison Lorgeril, and Merryvale Vineyards,” part of the Albert Bichot USA Roadshow in New York City, at the Korean restaurant, Gaonnuri located on the 39th floor at 1250 Broadway. It was an afternoon of wine excellence and …

Opening the month of May with a wine tasting across the Albert Bichot estates including Maison Albert Bichot (Burgundy), Joseph Mellot (Sancerre), Domaine Tariquet (Gascony / Armagnac), Maison Lorgeril, Champagne Mandois, and Merryvale Vineyards, was not only memorable, but gastronomic with restaurant Gaonnuri, located on the 39th floor at 1250 Broadway, NYC,  providing amazing bites to accompany the table stops for wine tasting. If you are not familiar with the Albert Bichot estates then let us start with the Bichot …

The Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut has a long history of theatre excellence and the upcoming season is brilliant. On May 27, 2026, we attended a very special preview in the Westport Country Playhouse’s Barn with Artistic Director Mark Shanahan who announced their exciting 2026-2027 season. which features six plays, including two world premieres. The Playhouse celebrates its 96th season this year and their 2026-2027 schedule offers something for everyone with a comedy, a musical, a murder mystery, a …

Afternoon Tea is a delicious and elegant art form that invites guests to take time and savor the moment, to sit with friends, converse and perhaps share a bit of gossip. However, Afternoon Tea at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York is even more spectacular in that it is held in the stunning Rosen House Music Room, where elegance and gracious hospitality are the order of the day. We had Afternoon Tea at Caramoor …

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in Bronx, New York takes visitors back to the 1960s and 70s with their latest spectacular exhibition, Flower Power. The Woodstock era and art and posters by the artists Warhol, Peter Max, Lee Conklin, Victor Moscoro, Bonnie MacLean, and others lend an authenticity to the exhibition that begins with the NYBG’s brightly colored Flower Power bus painted by New York artist Snoeman in front of the fountain by the Mertz Library Art Galleries, and …

We got a head start on Summer fun by spending a perfect afternoon at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. When the weather is sunny and warm, we want to spend as much time as we can outdoors and enjoying an afternoon or a morning in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the Beardsley Zoo is a delightful way to get some exercise for the body and the mind learning about their wonderful “residents.” A few of our new “friends” include Amur Leopard siblings, Spider Monkeys, …

The Chianti Classico DOCG Grand Tasting 2026 sponsored by Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and held at Ai Fiori restaurant in New York City provided trade and industry insiders with the opportunity to learn about, as well as taste, the various nuances and the riches of the Chianti Region of Italy from the diversity of its Chianti Classico wines, to Chianti Classico Vin Santo, to its Chianti Classico Olio DOP (olive oils). It was a memorable day of tasting Italy in …

Summer is on its way, and Litchfield Distillery Espresso Martini made in Litchfield, Connecticut is Ready-To-Drink and perfect for backyard barbecues, to shake up on the beach, on a boat, or poolside, take along on camping trips, or to simply enjoy anytime, anywhere. Simply add Litchfield Distillery Espresso Martini Small-Batch Cocktail to a shaker, add ice, shake to create frothy texture, and pour into a chilled Martini Glass. Easy and delicious! Add three coffee beans as a garnish for a …

We spent an exciting Saturday afternoon in Greenwich, Connecticut at the opening reception for Connecticut-based abstract artist Patrick Alston at the Heather Gaudio Fine Art gallery. Known for his vibrant color palette, layered techniques, textures, and bold style, “Patrick Alston: Apertures” works from his 2026 collection engage and excite the senses. His works are a celebration of abstract art, and his evocative use of dynamic colors leave indelible memories for the viewer. The exhibition “Patrick Alston: Apertures” is at the …