Out & About: March|April ‘26
A HIGHLIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS
IN OUR COMMUNITY
EVENTS:
Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
BRLA’s Winterfest
Author Talk at Bedford Books
The YWCA Valentine’s Bazaar presented by DARCARS BMW of Mt. Kisco
Boundaries Opening Reception
Sustainable Art Show at The DCA
Chabad of New Canaan 15th Anniversary Gala
New Canaan Father Daughter Dance
Art Show: Bedford
Blossom Hill’s Galentines Afternoon
Mom’s Night Out at the Katonah Museum of Art
Women’s Wolfpack Eco Pack Chat Series Kick 0ff
Crafts & Cocktails
Gotham Songwriters Festival at Bedford Playhouse
Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
Friends packed oHHo for an electric night of live music, dancing, dining, and giving - where good vibes met a great cause. Leon and The People’s kept the energy soaring!
Keith Cotton, Edie Falco, David & Nicki Pogue
Justin Fagan, Christine Baranski
Stacy Geisinger, Leon, Marla Beth Enowitz, Rich Henry
Julie Cavendish, Deanna Marano, Valerie Sloan
Jayni Chase, Cydney Chase, Lindsay Jones
Dj Eryk, Nedeck Adja
Julia Kelly, Wenche Rheinstein, Lyn Reardon, Katy Foley
BRLA’s Winterfest
A brisk winter hike gave way to a perfectly cozy finale at BRLA’s new patio and fire pit. With hot toddies in hand, s’mores by the flame, and good company all around, the afternoon was the perfect winter gathering!
PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER T MICHAELIS
1. Megan Young, Becca Shreiber, Melissa Liebersohn
2. Strauss Zelnick, Wendy Belzberg
3. Christy & Alec Guettel, Emily Fisher
Author Talk at Bedford Books
Laura Brown & Kristina O’Neill joined GMA Lifestyle Contributor Lori Bergamotto in conversation about their national bestseller, All the Cool Girls Get Fired.
4. Laura Brown, Rob & Marisol Thomas, Kristina O’Neill
5. Kristen Saladino, Hannah Deely
6. Fran Hauser, Lori Bergamotto
The YWCA Valentine’s Bazaar presented by DARCARS BMW of Mt. Kisco
DARCARS BMW hosted an ultra-chic evening in Greenwich, drawing a glittering crowd of tastemakers and philanthropists for a night where couture met horsepower. It was an evening of unmistakable style, community and fashion in support of the YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project PHOTOGRAPHY: KENZICREATIVE, INC
Matt Sposato, Shay Mehta, John Darvish, Hesham Hamayel
Kathy Seiden, Melissa Levin
Cecilia Lieberman, Tania Fabiani, Erica Bens, Vanessa Darvish, Joanna Pisani
4. Ross Mathews, Marcelo Quadro, Wellington Garcia-Mathews
5. Francisa Sagliocca, Lucas Magnum, Bruna Ribeiro, Tahyane Nascimento
6. Erica Bens, Mary Lee Kiernan
7. Special performance by Maria Rigopoulos and Enrique Alarcon
Boundaries Opening Reception
The opening reception of Boundaries at The Gallery at Yellow Studio welcomed guests into a dynamic exploration of abstraction, as art sparked conversation around complexity, change, and transformation.
8. Amy Kupferberg, Tina Villaveces, Mary Negro, Rita Maas, Beth Dary
9. Allison Belolan, Tina Villaveces, Dawn Manwaring
Sustainable Art Show at The DCA
An evening of art and community at the Meadowlands. All sales from the donated artwork supported DCA scholarships for Darien High School students.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BAMBI RIEGEL
Pam Landberg, Donna Collins, Lisa Thoren
Jessica Mancini, Stephanie Campbell
Judy Nielsen, Emily D’Andrea, Denise Cara, Lisa Webb, Ingrid Teschner
Chabad of New Canaan 15th Anniversary Gala
It was a festive night as guests gathered to mark the 15th anniversary of Chabad
of New Canaan, enjoying an evening of dinner and live music in celebration of the lasting impact of the Weinman Jewish Academy and honoring Dr. Valerie and Yan Klats with a Young Leadership Award for their outstanding contributions to Chabad. PHOTOGRAPHY: AVIVA MALLER
4.Michael & Hannelore Kaplan
5.Christine Kaculis, Dawn Weinman, Laila Weinman
6.Valerie Klats, Sara & Mordechai Rubinstein, Yan Klats
7.Michal Mendelow, Elaine Freidman, Michele Glassman, Robin Caroll
8.Bea and Emily Meritt
New Canaan Father Daughter Dance
The New Canaan Parks & Recreation Father Daughter Dance at the Roger Sherman Inn was a night of twirls, conga lines, and unforgettable memories. Dressed to impress, dads and daughters filled the dance floor for an evening as sweet as it was special.
Elina & Ali Afshar, Isabella & Chris Uzpen, Ella & Mike Riordan, Olivia, Elizabeth & Greg Demirjian, Lucy & Caleb Dorsey, Eliza & James Johnson
Lilly & Ryan Lindner
Amalia, Uanderson & Arabella Benedetti
Rory, Greg & Isabelle Bennett
Claire & Mike Lee
Robert Harvey, Brendan Sweeney, Nick Domino
Art Show: Bedford
One of Bedford’s most anticipated annual events, the show featured
an inspiring collection of paintings, photography, ceramics, wood carving, hand-made jewelry, and decoupage, celebrating the creativity of our local artists. All proceeds from the exhibition were donated to local charities.
7. Julie Betts Testwuide, Gregory and Hunter Goodwin
8. Meg Le Comte, Shelby Smith
9. Jen Gerken, Christopher Brescia
Blossom Hill’s Galentines Afternoon
Friends gathered together for a heart- filled afternoon of connection, giving, and beautiful finds. Guests enjoyed a curated shopping experience with a dozen artisans, a flower bar, specialty teas and treats, making it a truly memorable way to celebrate with purpose.
Anastassia Aida, Grace Patel, Jennifer Ellis, Jess Heckerling
Susan Barr, Wendy Werneburg, Shiva Sarram
Ann Spilker, Susan Suh
Leila Pearson, Marisa Percy, Marni Larsson
5. Jennifer Dorrington, Adriana Perez, Steph Stuhlman, Annie McCarthy
Mom’s Night Out at the Katonah Museum of Art
Art-loving moms enjoyed an evening filled with art, connection, and celebration, while exploring the latest exhibit, Shen Wei: STILL/MOVING.
Kate Halahan, Liberty Howell, Amanda Listfield, Tatiana Oliver, Alli Rhodes, Jacki Chernicoff, Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe, Anne Mayhew
Top: Ali Tejtel, Daina Todorovic, Quinn Dowling, Lindsey Cullen; Bottom: Dana Jakubowski, Julie Creech, Maria Colaco
Suzy Wolfson, Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe, Marla Ratner, Debbie Notis
Women’s Wolfpack Eco Pack Chat Series Kick 0ff
The gathering, hosted at the home of Veronique Pittman, marked the kickoff of the Women’s Wolfpack Eco Pack Chat Series.
1. Sarah Douglis, Janet Harkum, Charlotte Binns, Martha Handler, Veronique Pittman,
Dierdre McMennamin, Lianne Sorkin
Crafts & Cocktails
Guests gathered at the salon at La Maison Fête for a beautiful reminder of the warmth that comes from gathering in community - sharing a table, creating side by side, and slowing down. The night was paired with festive hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and wine!
2. Alix Hyde, Renee Credendino, Jen Chandler, Caitlin Briffel, Charlotte Jackson, Michele Paz
3. Amy Miller, Anita Zander, Grace Amerling
4. Christy Counts, Jessica Reitman
5. Katherine Degnan, Brooke Savona
Gotham Songwriters Festival at Bedford Playhouse
The Gotham Songwriters Festival brought renowned singers and songwriters together for a benefit performance hosted by hitmaker Sam Hollander.
PHOTOGRAPHY: FRANK PETER FUNIGIELLO
6. Sam Hollander, Kara DioGuardi, Toni-Ann Marinaccio, Jennifer Funigiello, Jeff Cohen
7. Kevin Griffin