Out & About July/Aug 25
See and be seen at the best events in our community!
EVENTS:
AN EVENING WITH THOSE WHO INSPIRE US WITH B&NC AND ALI TRUWIT
MIANUS RIVER GORGE SPRING WINGDING
INCLUSIVE TOGETHER’S SCREENING OF EZRA WITH DIRECTOR, TONY GOLDWYN
RIDGEFIELD TOWN PARTY
NSBTA BARN DANCE
NEW CANAAN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
KATONAH CHILI COOK-OFF
GRACE FARM’S DINNER WITH A PURPOSE
GET ABOUT GALA
NEW CANAAN LIBRARY SPRING AUTHOR TALK
ENDEAVOR’S SPRING PARTY
JOHN JAY ON THE FARM DINNER
BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 106TH ANNUAL MEETING
DCA ROSÉ SOIRÉE
CINCO DE MAYO WITH TYLER BOE
OPENING OF “MARTIN KLINE: THE WORLD IN ALL ITS PLENTITUDE AT GAUDIO FINE ART
UNDER THE SEA GALA
CHRISTINA GEIST AT ELM STREET BOOKS
RIDGEFIELD GARDEN TOUR
WESTCHESTER LAND TRUST ANNUAL BENEFIT
MATHER HOMESTEAD GARDEN TEA LUNCHEON
BEDFORD BOOKS AUTHOR TALK
ART IN THE WINDOWS
MOUNT KISCO INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY COMMUNITY TABLE
AUTHOR TALK: ANGELINA LIPMAN WITH B&NC MAGAZINE
THE MAY FAIR
FRIENDS OF KAREN’S CINCO DE MAYO PARTY
BRLA SPRING HUNTER PACE
OLD SALEM FARM SPRING HORSE SHOW
YOU WILL RETURN TO YOU OPENING RECEPTION AT YELLOW STUDIO
BLOSSOM HILL CHERRY BLOSSOM TEA
TEA AT THE MANOR
An Evening With Those That Inspire Us with B&NC and Ali Truwit
NORTH SALEM, NY
It was an inspiring evening honoring B&NC’s May/June cover star, Ali Truwit! Held at the picturesque Darlington Manor in North Salem, guests celebrated the success of Truwit’s foundation, Stronger Than You Think, which supports girls and women in need of prosthetics. The evening wrapped with a surprise performance by New Canaan’s Aquianas Artistic Swimming Team.
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREW WERNER
1. Event hosts & honoree: Jody Truwit, Casey Kaplan, Ali Truwit, Michael Kaplan
2. Jared Shahid & Shannon Krause
3. Erin Pak, Lisa Reid, Mary Beth Marshall, Julie Testwuide, Amy Wayne Schultz, Randy Gardell, Anni de Saint Phalle, Neil Schultz, Sebastian Herald
4. Mauricio & Patricia Guevara, Sam Ring
5. Frank & Mary Fetchet, Sara & Alain Robert
6. Monte & Angelina Lipman, Melissa & Mitti Liebersohn, Michael Kaplan, Robin & Alan Bell
7. Morgan LeBrun, Will Stuart, Lara LeBrun, Casey Kaplan, Kristle OBrien, Kelle Cobble
8. Ali Truwit with Bill (Coach) Cowher
9. Ali Truwit with Helaine Smith
10. Bianca Chiappelloni-Santos, Casey Kaplan, Pedro Santos
11. Alexander Rizzo, Katherine Lantuch, Elle de Moll, Jessica & Jeremy Heckerling
12. Chef Paulie G.
CATERING: CHEF PAULIE G | MUSIC: DREW BORDEAUX | FLORALS: DIANE JAMES
A BIG THANK YOU TO DROP OF SUNSHINE For sharing their amazing sparkling rosé and crisp chardonnay for the event. Inspired by their parent company, Hello Sunshine’s, mission to shine a light on where women are now and empower them to chart a new path forward, Drop of Sunshine is a toast to women, our connections, and the stories that bring us together.
Mianus River Gorge Spring Wingding
Party-goers braved the cooler temps and reveled in the beautiful setting, enjoying and evening of community
and celebration at Airlie Farm.
PHOTOGRAPHY: JENNIFER MULLOWNEY
1. Cydney, Chevy, and Jayni Chase
2. Jen Rollo, Alejandra Salazar Bravo, Nell Shapiro
3. Armando Gutierrez, Jack Johnson, Monica & Ben Stolbach
Inclusive Together’s Screening of Ezra with Director, Tony Goldwyn
Inclusive Together hosted a special screening of Ezra at the Cinema Lab Playhouse in New Canaan. The evening included a meaningful conversation with Director, and local, Tony Goldwyn, and writer, Tony Spiridakis.
4. Luke Parker Bowles, Dr. Danielle Cohen, Tony Spiridakis, Tony Goldwyn, Lauren Tarzia, Christina Spizzirri,
Andy Spizzirri
5. Kendall Moore, Lauren Tarzia, Lauren Nussbaum, Christina Spizzirri, Tony Tarzia
6. Tony Goldwyn, Casey Kaplan
RIDGEFIELD TOWN PARTY
Ridgefield Playhouse proudly hosted its first-ever Ridgefield Town Party. This free celebration brought together more than 1,500 residents for a day of music, culture, and community, headlined by Guster.
PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL TOMASSI
1. Eileen & Mark Cunningham, Ashley Paltauf
2. Tom Mantione, Tom Quindlen
NSBTA Barn Dance
The North Salem Bridle Trail Association hosted a night to celebrate community and friendship!
3. Jack Bartone, Bridget Martin
4. Syma Funt, Catherine Hormats, Linda VanKooy, Ann-Marie Nordgren, Ricardo Padilla
New Canaan Memorial Day Parade
What’s more Americana than a Memorial Day Parade set along Main Street?! Parade-watchers of all ages
came to show their support for those who served.
5. Neen Soocci, Austin Miller, Kristi & Matt Ready, Logan & Sean Miller
6. Thomas & Bridget MacDougall, Katie Dougherty
7. Kirsten Gregorio, Dawn & Rob Sterner
8. John & Emma Kennedy (with Teddy), Peter Ryan, Kevin & Beverly Murphy with their kids
Katonah Chili Cook-Off
Bark and Brine took home the gold, winning this year’s 2025 Golden Ladel.
1. Ian Tenzer, Shelby Welton
2. Casey Carter, Amy Drucker, Christopher Brescia
3. Alison McKenna, Nicole Barham, Jenny Mandell
4. Sean Macleod, Dom Dorman, Pat McKenna
5. Judges: Matt Safarowic, Kate Schlientz, Ellen Calves, Graeme Fouste
6. Gregory Goodwin, Hunter Rush-Goodwin, Thomas Goodwin
Grace Farms’ Dinner With A Purpose
Dinner with a Purpose, featuring Indré Rockefeller, boasted a locally sourced and sustainable meal set among the beautiful backdrop of Grace Farms. The night brought together thought leaders in sustainability and circularity.
PHOTOGRAPHY: JACEK DOLATA
7. Indré Rockefeller, Zani Gugelmann
8. Matt Bangser, Chelsea Thatcher, Katy Erdman
9. Bahar Yosolevsky, Ali Galgano, Vani Birnbaum
10. Alissa Hendel, Martha Zuckman, Debra Wolman, Haley Lieberman, Vanessa Burns
GetAbout Gala
It was an evening of merriment and cheer at the Country Club of New Canaan, as guests joined together in support of GetAbout New Canaan. Dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction were just a few of the night’s highlights. In operation for 30 years, GetAbout’s annual fundraiser brought together multi- generational New Canaanites!
PHOTOGRAPHY: DIANE KNETZGER
1. Emily Alexander, Stephanie Odenath, Cynthia Saffi, Katherine Duggan
2. Dede Bartlett, Barbara Schmidt, Beth Reifers
3. Kristiana Tarnuzzer, Preston Stamm, Sarah Andrias, Mollie Schimmel
4. Blair Heitmann, Caitlin Marcel, Bryn Brown, Mollie Perkins
New Canaan Library Spring Author Talk
It was a full house as the New Canaan Library welcomed Eric Puchner, author of Dream State, for the spring luncheon.
5. Martha Handler, Pam Conte
6. Lauren Jackson, Kiana O’Reilly, Elizabeth Boccaccio
7. Laura & Andrew Ault. Sarah O’Herron Casey, Amy Murphy Carroll
8. Ellen Crovato, Nancy Georgs
9. Author and Special Guest: Eric Puchner
10. Mary Anderson, Catherine Leach, Vicky Merwin, Lizzie Davis
Endeavor’s Spring Party
Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship celebrated its continued support of empowering those with special needs through horse therapy. Lucky guests
got a visit from VIPs Cookie and Cody (ponies pictured in the first photo), and a tour of Rabbit Hill Farm.
1. Mason Santomero, Brigid Wygod, Tamlyn Nathanson, Emily Bushnell, Christy Counts
2. Char Ryan, Brett Cameron, Randy Hall
3. Steven Gambrel & James Anderson
4. Daphne Viders, Magda Pauley, Peter Freund, Wren Freund, Luke Black
5. Liz Rini, Kate & Alex Randi, James Rini
6. Catherine Butkiewicz, Carolina White, Lauren Ritter
7. Emily Bushnell, Emily Bohlander
8. Alexis & Rob Gevanter
John Jay on the Farm Dinner
Friends of John Jay Homestead hosted an intimate dinner under the stars at Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish in North Salem. Guests enjoyed strolling
cocktails and a farm-to-table dinner.
PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER MICHAELIS
1. John Needham, Joyce Corrigan, Debbie Stanley, and Leslie Needham
2. Jim Hamilton and Martha Stewart
3. Tracy Tegtmeier, Sara Hooper, Raffaella Evans , Betsy Morgan
4. Denis Leary and Phil Pletka
5. Emily Grand and Casey Kaplan
6. Carolina & Tom White, Caroline MacGill
Bedford Historical Society 106th Annual Meeting
Hosted at the home of Katherine and Daniel Boulud, members of the Bedford Historical Society enjoyed a talk by guest speaker Mark Alan Hewitt and
discussion on the legacy of architect Mott B. Schmidt.
PHOTOGRAPHY: PETER MICHAELIS
7. Daniel Boulud, Martha Stewart, Katherine Boulud
8. Vanessa Smith, Hannah Gorman, Tricia Swift
9. Katherine Boulud, Mark Alan Hewitt
DCA Rosé Soirée
An elegant evening of conversation, rosé and light bites set amongst the beautiful Darien Community Association garden.
PHOTOGRAPHY: BAMBI RIEGEL
1. Dr. Merissa Blais, Caroline Jennings, Lauren Stever, Amanda Doheny
2. Jenny Moles, Nancy Strohmeier, Lindsay Warnke, Courtney Olsen
3. Danielle Santoro, Lis Drew, Liza Smith, Meghan Durkin
Cinco de Mayo with Tyler Boe
Ladies joined for a night of festive shopping at GrayBarns as they browsed the latest Tyler Boe collection.
PHOTOGRAPHY: SYDNEY SHEEHAN
4. Megan Schinella, Diana Spier, Kristin Kennedy
5. Tyler Boe Drexler, Karol Boe
6. Erin Haberstroh, Mackie Spadaccini
7. Caroline D’Orchimont, Laurie Maglathlin
Opening of “Martin Kline: The World in All Its Plenitude” at
Heather Gaudio Fine Art
Artist Martin Kline discussed his new exhibition, featuring paintings and sculptures from the last 30 years.
8. Christine Romaniello, Martin Kline, Heather Parks Gaudio, Carter Ratcliff, Rachael Palacios
Under The Sea Gala
The Summer Theatre of New Canaan celebrated it’s upcoming season of Disney’s The Little Mermaid at the Under the Sea Gala, aptly held at the
Maritime Aquarium. Tickets are now on sale for performances running July 12-27.
PHOTOGRAPHY: SUZANNAH GOLD, ED LIBONATI
1. Tom Vitti, Nancy Simpkins, Hannelore Kaplan, Casey Kaplan
2. George Faison, Arbender Robinson
3. Laura Renee Mehl
4. Berlin Charles, Rachel Beyer, Allison Gray
5. Melody Libonati, HongJoo Sun, Kathy Klingenstien
Christina Geist at Elm Street Books
Just in time for graduation, Christina Geist came to Elm Street Books in New Canaan to discuss her new book, Before You Fly Away: Life Lessons
From Home.
Lesley Cousley, Willie Geist, Christina Geist, Eve Taben
Ridgefield Garden Tour
Organized by the Ridgefield Historical Society and Ridgefield Garden Club, the Garden Tour took guests inside seven private gardens. The event marked the first garden tour in Ridgefield in over 30 years!
1. Tom Noone, Terry Buzaid, Michelle Oliver, Nancy Murray
2. Shelly Fisher, Mary Ann Connors, Mary Migliorino
3. Julia and David Kloth with Maurice
4. Stella Langer, Susan O’Connor, Joyce Jaffee
Westchester Land Trust Annual Benefit
Hosted by the Hadar family at Ivanna Farm in Mount Kisco, the unforgettable night featured sunset cocktails, a top-notch silent auction and dancing under the stars, all set to the stunning backdrop of Westchester Land Trust protected fields.
5. Cathy Cramer, Laura Desmarais, Daniele Elkins
6. Eugene Linden, Alan Kornberg, Shelby White, Wayne Koch
7. Eric Hadar with Rod & Alli Colburn
8. Farah Hoyt, Amy Ferguson, Kyle Kaino
Mather Homestead Garden Tea Luncheon
A little bit of rain didn’t put a damper on the annual tea, which celebrates Darien’s historical Mather Homestead.
PHOTOGRAPHY: KATHARINE CALDERWOOD
1. Top row: Jemima Liveris, Allison Altmann Kaye, Dasha Rettew, Sarah Vrabac; Bottom row: Caroline Buffin, Melissa Merrill, Courtney Horner
2. Heather Raker, Alex Eising, Sally Houlihan
3. Top row: Jennifer Lia, Liz Koons, Melissa Noonan, Stacey Smith, Pam Ferguson, Marina Davey; Bottom row: Melissa Edwards, Barbra Bell, Liz Whitney, Stephanie Paul
Bedford Books Author Talk
Bedford Books welcomed author Christina Geist for an inspiring night discussing her new book, Before You Fly Away: Life Lessons From Home.
4. Willie & Christina Geist, Fran Hauser
5. Dave Bayuk, Lynn Bayuk, Alison Greeley
6. Christina and Lucie Geist
7. Gina Cooney, Gabby Goodman
Art in the Windows
This year’s annual art showcase kicked off with a stroll through New Canaan town to admire the art on display at windows of participating stores.
8. Caitlyn Balmer, Hilary Wittmann, Elizabeth Bretscgher, Janet Dinger
9. Andrea Rowan, Mary-Jo Madden
Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Community Table
Hosted at a private residence in Katonah, the Community Table featured a live auction emceed by Bedford Hills local Sam Hollander. Guests mingled among the beautiful views and raised important funds towards providing Mount Kisco and Westchester residents-in-need with food for their tables.
1. Chris Lacovara & Sam Green
2. Muffin Dowdle, Jessica Capshaw
3. Jessica Hall, Ariel Flores, Michelle Pletka, Katy Foley
4. Rhonda Spevak, Jessica Crescenzi
5. Rick Mast, Marc Wollin
6. Alyssa Jones, Casey Kaplan, Sam Fertik
7. John Cannistraci, David Worby & Suzanne Hogan, Dina Cannistraci
8. Harrison Boyce & Michaela Babuskova
Author Talk: Angelina Lipman with Bedford & New Canaan Magazine
It was a full house at the Bedford Post Inn when guests gathered to hear Dr. Angelina Lipman discuss her book, Blocking the Noise. In a discussion moderated by B&NC’s own Casey Kaplan, Dr. Angelina talked about her journey as a mother, psychologist and author.
1. Dr. Angelina Lipman, Casey Kaplan
2. Alexandra Falzon Sant Manduca, Susie Abromeit
3. Monica Thao Tran, Joy Gregory
4. Monte, Juliet, Angelina, Cam, and Remy Lipman
5. Beth Zucker, Eleanor Banco, Ali Galgano, Nicole Steinthal and Gianna Palminteri
6. Julie Testwuide, Cydney and Jayni Chase
7. Anne Becker, Elina Kingkade, Brooke Vogel, Wenche Reinstein
The May Fair
Sunshine at the May Fair made this day extra fun, as carnival-goers from New Canaan and beyond enjoyed rides and games!
1. Isabella and Mordechai Rubinstein
2. Sarah and Cameron Borden, Kim and Hunter Cressman, Julianne and Cameron Pinell
3. Kim & Chris Pepe with Charlotte and Luke
4. Rose, Kathryn and Sloan Davis
Friends of Karen’s Cinco de Mayo Party
The Friends of Karen fiesta raised funds to help support children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The evening included an
interactive photo booth, tarot card readings, and lots of auction prizes!
5. Michael Izzo & Catie Capolongo
6. Barbara McLain, Brianna Gherlarducci, Denise Velazquez
BRLA Spring Hunter Pace
Held on the beautiful BRLA trails, the event was followed by raffles, rosé and ribbons!
PHOTOGRAPHY: HELEN H HOUGHTON
7. Seth Malkin, Thea Parraga, Marilyn Tremblay
8. Emma Flannery, Ginny Johnson
9. Camille Swain, Alana Stotts, Sher Lookmanji
10. Chloe Gasiorowski, Wendy Belzberg, Roger Vincent
Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show
The iconic setting of Old Salem Farm in North Salem set the stage for a world-class spring horse show.
1. Ilan Bluman, Adrienne Sternlicht
2. Robert Matz, Gates McNeil
3. Brianne Goutal-Marteau and Cléa
4. Sloane Oksenhendler, Lauren and Laurie Wolfenden
You Will Return to You Opening Reception at Yellow Studio
Opening night for the exhibit featuring two artists, Megan Cedro and Cameron Goodyear.
5. Amber Cottrell, Megan Cedro, Monica Blower, Geraldine Fortier
6. Rosy Keyser, Cameron Goodyear, Polly Goodyear
Blossom Hill Cherry Blossom Tea
More than 70 guests joined together at The Playhouse for an enchanting afternoon celebrating motherhood and connection with local vendors, a curated flower bar and authentic British sweets!
7. Patricia Timberlake, Shiva Sarram, Karen Gallegher
8. Julia Stewart, Monica Capela, Michelle Riley
9. Allyson Mahoney, Shiva Sarram, Lisa Silver, Susan Severn, and Rasha Reslan
Tea at the Manor
Bedford & New Canaan partnered with Serpentine Jewels to host a garden tea luncheon at Darlington Manor in North Salem. The afternoon featured diamonds galore, tours of the gardens, tiered trays of delicacies, and personalized sketches by artist Deanna First.
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREA CARSON, GILLIAN GAUGHAN
1. Casey Kaplan, Ali Galgano
2. Meg Smith, Emma Gallo
3. Alyssa Arce, Karina Guiteau, Nikki McMann
4. Cristi Andrews, Jessica Crescenzi
5. Lisa Reid, Anni De Saint Phalle, Amy Wayne, Casey Kaplan, Ali Galgano, Julie Testwuide, Katie Sise Sweeney
6. Hannelore Kaplan, Angelina Lipman, Shiva Sarram
7. Sue DeChiara, Michele Rosenbloom
8. Megan Schinella, Nicole Steinthal, Gianna Palminteri
9. Holly Thompson, Nikki McMann, Lisa Reid, Sabbath McClean, Wren Alaia, Casey Kaplan, Shannon Krause, Amy Wayne, Caitlin McClean
10. Katy Schermann, Will Stuart, Haley Levesque
11. Eleanor Banco and Jill Byeff
12. Hannelore Kaplan, Casey Kaplan, Brianna Benedetti, Amy Pinderhughes, Karla Kast, Becky Mizrachi