Out & About
A HIGHLIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS
IN OUR COMMUNITY
EVENTS:
Rob Thomas Benefit Concert
Stronger Than You Think
At The Table: The Harvest Table at Longfield Farm
Caffeine & Carburetors
Modernist Brunch
Special Screening of Do You Remember, A Documentary About Clive Davis’ Career
Fall Harvest Dinner
Boots, BBQ & The BRLA
Lunch with a Purpose
Onera Foundation Opening
Mt Kisco Childcare Center’s Feed Me Fresh Gala
Herb Fair
Book Signing of Conform at Bedford Books
Reggae In the Barn
The DCA’s Sustainable Runway Show
Ridgebury Farm Fête
Sneak Preview and Q&A: Waltzing With Brando
Bedford Music Festival
Carriage Barn Members Show
Endeavor Family Party
Golden’s Bridge Hounds Hunt Breakfast
Gentleman’s Farmstead Fall Fête
Darien Oktoberfest
Flannel & Fire
New Canaan Lobsterfest
Aldrich Undercover
Armonk Outdoor Art Show
Emily Neville Fisher’s Photography Opening
Celebrating 50 Years of The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy
Waveny Park Arts Festival
Turtle Invitational
Fall Fair
Ravestock
Climate Week Panel
Hope Rocks
Rob Thomas Benefit Concert
An intimate autumn evening at Bedford Post Inn brought together friends, neighbors, and philanthropists in support of Sidewalk Angels Foundation — the charitable organization founded by Rob Thomas and Marisol Maldonado to support no- kill animal shelters and rescue. Guests enjoyed a private, soulful performance by Rob Thomas and his band.
PHOTOGRAPHY: JENNIFER MULLOWNEY
1. Rob Thomas & Marisol Maldonado
2. Sunny Darragh, Jon Ruti, Michael Kelly, Katie Boiano, Kristina Boiano
3. Anna Lira, Casey Kaplan, Marisol Maldonado, Rob Thomas, Jim Parsons, Todd Spiewak
4. Russell Hernandez, Chazz Palminteri
5. Wayne Cohen, Lilly & Jeff Innocenti
6. Michael Kelly chats with Rob Thomas
7. Monte & Angelina Lipman
Stronger Than You Think
An elegant evening at a stunning water-front home in Darien, to support Stronger Than You Think - the nonprofit founded by Ali Truwit to provide prosthetic support to those in need, promote water safety, and empower the Paralympic movement. The spirited shopping event, hosted in partnership with Sail to Sable, blended purpose and style.
1. Reilly Sullivan, Charlotte Myers, Lucie Kane, Ali Truwit, Caroline Strom, Shannon Sullivan
2. Jody Truwit, Ali Truwit, Jennifer Millones
3. Peter Millones, Mitch Truwit
4. Kenny Potash, Shieva Ghofrany, Amy Frome Saperstein, Lisa Chin Potash, Charly Sahlia
At The Table: The Harvest Table at Longfield Farm
It was an enchanting evening on the farm, where Elisa Bulgrin wove together a beautiful homemade meal, hand-picked florals and the warmth of friendship, old and new.
5. Emily Alexander. Lizzie Merrill
6. Jessica Heckerling, Elisa Bulgrin
7. Kristi Lebovitz, Caroline Buffin, Dasha Westendarp, Devin Vandermass
Caffeine & Carburetors
Car enthusiasts came from near and far to see an impressive collection of classic, rare and unique cars in Waveny Park.
1. The Drexlers
2. Brendan and Griffin McGurk
3. Jim Bakal, Jamie Weinberg,
John Paul Distaulo
4. Craig Bassam, Daniel Rapley
Modernist Brunch
USModernist hosted a benefit jazz brunch at the 1954 Ford House in New Canaan. The event featured tours of the modernist house and its five-acre gardens, designed by Friede Stege. The house, designed by architects Gates and Ford for Elinor and Sherman Ford, was later home to Ely Callaway Jr., founder of Callaway Golf.
5. Iva Kravitz, Ian Volner
6. Diane Dooley, Fred Noyes, Amanda Martocchio, Douglas Dooley
7. Emma Baxendale, Daphne Strassmann, Justine Gubar
8. Joseph Riccio, Jean Pogwizd, Richard Hayden, Karin Krochmal
Special Screening of Do You Remember? A Documentary About Clive Davis’ Career
Music lovers gathered for a special screening of Do You Remember? Guests enjoyed a live Q&A with Clive Davis and co-producer Erich Bergen.
PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER MICHAELIS
1. Hannelore Kaplan, Andy Yu, Casey Kaplan, Marie Scanlan, Clive Davis, Nicole Steinthal, Greg Schriefer, Gianna Palminteri, Jared Shahid, Sam Hollander
2. Jennifer Funigiello, Marie Scanlan, Billy Zane
3. Clive Davis and Casey Kaplan
Fall Harvest Dinner
Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm hosted their bi-annual fundraiser, featuring a farm-to-table dinner, craft cocktails and live music, all set at the picturesque farm.
4. Matt Teich, Sofia Sokolov, Martha & Rich Handler, Ed Scheetz
5. Lianne Sorkin, Nicki Pogue
6. Janet Harckham, Bram Gunther, Jayni Chase, Christopher Gavigan
Boots, BBQ & The BRLA
Donned in rodeo best, party-goers gathered to support the BRLA. Hosted at the home of Monte & Angelina Lipman, the evening featured a lively performance by Kashus Culpepper.
PHOTOGRAPHY: RHONDA SPEVAK
1. Becca Schreiber, Melissa Liebersohn, Jason Wolin
2. Juliet, Remy, Angelina & Monte Lipman
3. Michael Kaplan, Casey Kaplan
4. Colin Heilman, Corrie Butcher, James Butcher, Ben Morton, Christy Counts, Allison Heilman
5. Lindsay Cain Hearon, Kashus Culpepper, Natasha Bedingfield, Emily Fisher
6. Julie & Kip Testwuide
7. Max Todd, Ashley Darryl, Theresa Hsu, Melissa Kemp, Michelle St John, Linley Salem
8. Pete & Michelle Kenny, Jordan & Brooke Vogel
Lunch with a Purpose
Camilla Marcus and Amy Williams tackled the question: how can the food and fashion industries go green? Guests enjoyed a lunch prepared by Marcus from her cookbook My Regenerative Kitchen.
PHOTOGRAPHY: MELANI LUST
1. Vanessa Burns, Chelsea Thatcher, Melissa Post, Martha Zuckman, Alissa Hendel, Becca Zipkin, Charlotte Lamb, Kate Sloan, Vani Birnbaum
2. Emma Gallo, Camilla Marcus, Sharon Prince, Casey Kaplan
3. Kristin Kennedy, Maia Sapanski, Sarah Herring, Eleanor Banco, Meg Hely Walsh, Lide Goodwin Banks
Onera Foundation Opening
Welcome to the neighborhood! New Canaan’s newest champion of historical preservation, founded by David Peterson, opened to the public with a cocktail reception and exhibition featuring work by artist and preservation architect Jorge Otero-Pailos.
4. Liz O’Leary, Jorge Otero-Pailos, Rick O’Leary
5. David B. Peterson
6. Devon Chivvis, Laurence Lafforgue, Geoffrey Nielsen, Katie Bath
7. Hilary Wittmann, Janet Dinger
Mt Kisco Childcare Center’s Feed Me Fresh Gala
Mount Kisco Child Care Center hosted its annual fundraiser at the beautiful Ivanna Farms. Local chefs made this an unforgettable foodie’s dream!
1. Ray Delvalle, Susie Chen, Neal Rosenblatt, Pam Stone, Rob & Grace Gibbons
2. Kiera Treanor, Kelly Slomsky
3. David Harte, Michael Simkin, Eric Hadar, Michael Kaplan
4. Jill Abrams, Laurie Platek, Scott Cullen
Herb Fair
Caramoor transformed into a plant enthusiast’s haven featuring unique artisans and workshops throughout the one-day event!
PHOTOGRAPHY: KIM ZAPIAN
5. Ngoc Minh, Julia Whitney Barns
6. Suzanne McCaffrey, Katherine Maex
Book Signing of Conform at Bedford Books
Hundreds lined up at Bedford Books to get their signed copy of Ariel Sullivan’s debut novel, Conform, the first book released under the Thousand Voices imprint, a publishing venture co- founded by Jenna Bush Hager.
7. Emily Fisher, Jenna Bush Hager, Lauren Bush Lauren, Caroline Macgill, Ariel Sullivan
Reggae In the Barn
Supporters of Westchester Land Trust grooved to lively reggae beats by Rho & The Nomads, sipped craft cocktails, and savored delicious food - all while dancing under a starry sky at Maple Grove Farm!
1. Arthur Seter, Julia Burke
2. Barbara Prisament, Jennifer Wege
3. Zan & Matt Young, Sara Haydock
4. Bob Dunlap & Kate Black
The DCA’s Sustainable Runway Show
What do you get when you combine designer brands, local models and sustainability? The Darien Community Association’s ever-popular runway show - a great night for a great cause.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BAMBI RIEGEL
5. Nancy Hamson, Neenu Sharma, Kristine Depp, Christine Gaze, Teresa Jandziol
6. Laurie Tuck, Gayle Appleby and Caroline Burke
7. Libby Hudson, Louise York and Suzanne Mulliken
8. Diane Butera, Christine Filanowski, Jennifer Williams, Michele Ramirez
Ridgebury Farm Fête
The 4th annual Fête raised essential funds for the Farm’s Grow Program to provide free or low cost access to equestrian therapy to those in need. Emceed by Christine O’Leary, the night boasted a live auction and live music - all set on the picturesque farm grounds in Ridgefield!
PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL TOMASSI
1. Rob & Jennifer Sunderman, David Hutchins, Michael & Eileen Kearney, Rebecca Stern Nickles & Dave Nickles
2. Katy Schermann, Stephen Wooters
3. Uri & Kani Dulman
4. Cindy McKean, Evan Garrity, Alanna Stotts, Grace Salazar, Daniel Schmaltz, Peter & Jackie Kamenstein, Will Stuart, Barbara Gatfield, David Power, Andrew Troupe, Everett Taylor, Rob Caldwell, Morgan Madden, Taylor Boddy, Moriah Bluman, Matthew Boddy, Steven Bluman
Sneak Preview and Q&A: Waltzing With Brando
It was a full house at the sneak preview of Billy Zane’s new film, Waltzing with Brando. Movie-goers enjoyed a Q&A with Zane and director Bill Fishman following the preview.
PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER MICHAELIS
5. Bill Fishman (Director), Billy Zane (Lead), Clive Davis, Dean Bloxom (Film’s Financier)
6. Robin Reitzes, Stephanie Small, Daphne Viders, Dina Miller
Bedford Music Festival
Music lovers of all generations gathered at Caramoor for a perfect fall afternoon filled with music, dancing, and plenty of good cheer! The festival rolled into the night with headlining band Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Even the littlest fans were on their feet dancing!
1. Sandy, Miles, David & Ella Bassin
2. Dori Fisher, Eliza Hunsinger
3. Megan Cedro Mast, Amber Cottrell
4. Bryan Grone, Scott Schwartz, Rob & James Hersey
Carriage Barn Members Show
The show kicks off the 2025/26 season and celebrates the range of talents among artist members working across all subjects, styles, and media.
PHOTOGRAPHY: CARTER FISH
5. Beth Kent, Laura Travers, Tess Travers
6. Cecilia Soprano, Victor Messick, Patty Holton, Sharon Slocum, Belle Gadomski
7. Jessie Adams, Laura Ault, Colette Jacquet, Jean-Pierre Jacquet, Andrew Ault, Simon Adams
Endeavor Family Party
The Endeavor Family BBQ brought the community together for a festive after- noon of food, live music, lawn games, and camaraderie - a warm, spirited celebration of connection, summer, and shared purpose.
PHOTOGRAPHY: RHONDA SPEVAK
1. Jenny Haviland and Brook Law
2. Elisaeth Mitchell, Natasha Bedingfield, Mat Mitchell
3. Ashley Allatt, Charlotte Jackson, Emily Hyland, Sara Haydock, Carrie Coffee
4. David & Jessica Crescenzi
5. Julia Johnson, Bailey Reese
6. Melissa & Michael Mayer, Brian & Lauren Ritter
Golden’s Bridge Hounds Hunt Breakfast
To celebrate the opening of the Golden’s Bridge Hounds formal season, friends and neighbors gathered together in North Salem for a delicious hunt breakfast. Formalities included a blessing of the hounds, the horses, riders, and the open land that makes the sport possible.
PHOTOGRAPHY: HELEN HOUGHTON
7. Melissa Kemp, Lara LeBrun, Leo Tirado, Marilyn Tremblay
8. Jean Baptiste Champon, Elizabeth Miller
9. Ed Taylor, Paige De Leo
10. Rob Cassano, Codie Feureisen, Paige De Leo, Daivid Feureisen, Bruce Colley, Elizabeth Almeyda, Elizabeth Miller
Gentleman’s Farmstead Fall Fête
Friends and neighbors gathered on the Farmstead to celebrate fall with an afternoon featuring fire-cooked meats, craft cocktails and festive fun!
1. Hunter Rush-Goodwin, Kyle Rush, Martha Stewart, Gregory Goodwin
2. Grace Krantz, Julia, Gillian, Steven and Sam Mines, Teyha Frank
3. August, Lorenza, Justin & Gemma Golden
Darien Oktoberfest
Stein-holding contests, a best dressed costume competition and authentic Bavarian food made Oktoberfest extra festive!
PHOTOGRAPHY: DILLAN AYSSEH
4. Talita & Brian Moss, Wendy & James Yarish
5. Kris barker, David Wagner
6. Nandu Talwalkar, Christine Gaze, Neenu Sharma, Frank Adelman, Brian Braden, Steve Hardy,
Nicole Hirschler, Ben Hirschler, Lori Adelman
7. Maria Hernandez, Kesti Aysseh, Cheryl Williams, Jon Zagrodzky,
Kris Barker
Flannel & Fire
It was the quintessential fall night, as friends new and old gathered under the stars and around fire pits on the Village Green at Bedford Historical Society’s first Flannel & Fire!
PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER MICHAELIS
1. Jared Shahid, Tom Butkiewicz, Clint Olsen
2. Alina Eckstein, Andrea Tukel, Ashley Magis
3. Caroline Rodetis, Janine O’Dowd, Shari Ivler, Michelle Villalba
4. John McMullen, Sean & Sam McMullen
5. Phoebe Polk, Liz Hallock, Alexandra Lawrence
6. David & Nikki Pogue
New Canaan Lobsterfest
The perfect end to summer: lobster dinner served at the iconic Waveny Mansion! Hosted by the New Canaan Rotary Club, proceeds from the evening support local non-profits.
7. Chieh Jen, Kathleen Corbet
8. John Bemis, Frank Bernardo
9. Greg & Mei Lin Wnuk with Chloe
10. Peter Farnsworth, Peter Farnsworth Jr.
11. Allison Donaldson, Joseph Donaldson, Kerry Connell
Aldrich Undercover
This secret art sale is the highlight of the year for art-lovers, who also enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while bidding on the original artwork at the Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield.
1. Andy Pitts, Mark & Bronwyn Lieberman, Phil Larson
2. Lisa Glenn, Eloise Goldman
3. Lisa Cummings, Amy Smith-Stewart, Michela Griffo, Tom Pesce
4. Brian Murphy, Merry Thornton, Jennifer Pastore, Anna Serotta, Mark Hannah, Colin Mcglynn
5. Jared Shahid, Shannon Krause, Sam Ring
6. Susi Kenna and Dov Friedman
Armonk Outdoor Art Show
The two-day fine art fair featured more than 140 artists, family-friendly fun and delicious bites - making it a can’t miss community event!
7. Ariel Dubs and Liz Green
8. Nancy Rosner, Nicole Blum, Stacy Wilder, Marian Hamilton, Debbie Heidecorn
Emily Neville Fisher’s Photography Opening
Art lovers joined for Bedford’s own Emily Neville Fisher’s opening at Lift Trucks Projects in Croton Falls. The exhibition will be up through the end of November.
PHOTOGRAPHY: ROB HYATT
1. Murray Fisher, me, Jessie Doyle, Josh Starbuck
2. Michaela Babuskova, Jayni Chase, Cydney Chase
3. Helio Ascari, Delfina Constantini, Emily & Murray Fisher, Eduardo Constantini
Celebrating 50 Years of The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy
Pound Ridge Land Conservancy marked 50 years at the Bedford Playhouse with cocktails, light bites, and a special screening of Backyard Wilderness, and honored active Board member, Michael Kagan.
4. Graham & Kim Linn
5. Layla, Olga, Michael and Ben Kagan
Waveny Park Arts Festival
Art vendors, craft stalls, live music and entertainment, organized by The Carriage Barn Arts Center, made the New Canaan fair fun for the whole family!
6. Josh & Whitney Ruth with Mallory
7. Elizbath Wilhelm, Heidi DuPont, Lisa Strupp, Alexis Whitcombe
8. Sean & Jessica Reitman with Ivy, Olivia, Remi and Layne
9. Chloe and Theo Long
Turtle Invitational
The Turtle Invitational delivered a stunning showcase of classic automobiles. Enthusiasts and collectors united to celebrate automotive artistry, forge connections, and revel in shared passion.
1. Carter Kramer, Kirsten Tegtmeier, Colette Kramer, Jennifer Eckerson, Rick & Tracy Tegtmeier, Bradley and Emma Atkinson
2. Philip & Kyle Richter
3. Jamie Esdaile, Carter Rose, Patrick Wilmerding, Nat Mundy
4. Inii & Tony King, and Sam Ring
5. Susan Wilson-Sed, Matt Rocchio, Mark Boyland
6. Frank and Jackie Milano, Candice & John Roa
7. Russell Hernandez, Bryan Brown
Fall Fair
Rides, games and funnel cake! New Canaanites braved the rain for an epic weekend at the Nature Center.
8. Elina and Seti Afshar
9. Andrew & Haley Weitzel with Quinn
Ravestock
Ravestock featured a night of live music, hosted by the William Raveis Charitable Fund, dedicated to funding cancer research.
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREA CERASO
1. Hannelore Kaplan, Bill Raveis, Gillian DePalo, Wendy Werneburg, Janis Hennessy, Francine Silberman
2. Anna Zap, Ryan Raveis, Dane Raveis, Conor Raveis
Climate Week Panel
Bedford’s first-annual plant based restaurant week kicked off with a panel discussion hosted by Food Community & Action
3. Liberty Howell, Emily Fisher, Sunny Harum, Julia Kelly
4. Whitney Voute, Christopher Gavigan, Caroline Macgill, Conseulo Pierrepont, Laura Stork
5. Moderator David Pogue with panelists Murray Fisher, Dr. Kim Cushman, Caroline Macgill, Chad Sarno
Hope Rocks
In honor of National Suicide Prevention month, the town of New Canaan brought together friends of all ages at the library to paint rocks with messages of inspiration and hope!
6. Allyson Mahoney, Colleen Prostor
7. Dana Buckley, Devon Suozzi