A highlight of recent events in our community
Grace Farms Design For Freedom Summit
Photography: Melani Lust
550 leaders across sectors joined together in the fourth annual Grace Farms Design for Freedom Summit.
1Grace Forrest, Baroness Young and Sharon Prince
2Hugh Evans
Goldens Bridge Hounds Spring Hunt
Photography: Helen Houghton
A great day was had by all at the final meet of the Goldens Bridge Hounds Season. Teresa and Bruce Colley held a wonderful hunt breakfast at their Windswept Farm in North Salem.
1Will Stuart and Barbara Gatfield
2JB and Clare Champon
3Ed Taylor, Bruce Colley, Adam Feureisen, Ed Kelly, David Feureisen
4Teresa Colley, Bruce Colley, Peter Kamenstein
Katonah Museum of Art Gala and Auction
Photography: Gabe Palacio
Guests gathered for a lively evening of dinner, an auction and dancing at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. The evening honored the iconic Patti Smith.
1Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe, Patti Smith, Erika Pierce
2Cecilia Wolfson and Caroline Black
3Amy Parsons, Patti Smith, Paul Bird
4Lauren Bender, Andrea Miller, and Rona Muntner
5Nick Williams, Alyson Williams, Peter Mavrovitis, Samantha Braunstein, Jackie Hucke, Chris Hucke, Michelle Ungberg, Andrew Ungberg, Emily Wallach, Andrew Cilley
6Lori Cohen and Christopher Rothko
Voices Center For Resilience Building Bridges Luncheon
Held at the Country Club of New Canaan, the luncheon honored Gunnar Esiason with the 2025 Building Bridges Award and featured an intimate conversation moderated by ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap.
1Frank Fetchet, Amanda Fetchet, Wes Fetchet, Chris Fetchet, Mary Fetchet, Sarah Fetchet
2Sara Hong Robert, Mary Fetchet
3Linda Twombly, Mary Staples, Elena Schlegel, Lisa Ferrante, Lizzie Davis, Sara Hong Robert, Kate McGee
4Top Row: Molly Scott, Pam Randon, Patti Bradley, Caroline Garrity, Adele Higgins, Rollin Tod. Bottom Row: Jeannie Lawson, Bonnie McEneany McNamara, Diana Ferguson, Kimberly Higgins
5Mary Tennant, Jeremy Schaap, Gunnar Esiason, Andy Tennant
6Linda Twombly, David Checketts
Opening Reception: “From Within” at Yellow Studio
Art lovers joined for the opening reception of Rebecca Rivard’s solo exhibition, “From Within”.
1Tricia Caracappa, Jen Mullowney, Rebecca Rivard, Alissa Leigh Cahillane, Tina Villaveces
Night To Shine
Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by Grace Community Church, this unforgettable prom-themed night celebrates individuals with special needs.
1Haley Dudek, Angelique Barrerio, Jennifer Ward and Lily Massimo
2Ceci Cost, Eugenia Solache, George Manesiotis and Anton Kochin
3Michelle Winthrop, Gabriella Markopoulos, Kacie Rooney and Mikayla Neave
Pound Ridge Library Sensory Room Opening
The Pound Ridge Library unveiled its new sensory room and refurbished Children’s Room, celebrating with a ribbon cutting and special storytimes.
1Emily Forbes, Jenna Wise, Valerie Nelson, Anne Benefico, Bob Bellhouse
Women Architects at Work at Mather Homestead
Photography: Jane Beiles
Guests joined for an evening celebrating female architects, with a wine and cheese reception at Mather Barn and an inspiring panel discussion.
1Ania Janis, Alex Lopatynsky, Lani Kemp, Kate Perez, Mary Burr, Kate Polselli
2Susan Lockwood, Mary Burr, Kate Perez, Amanda Martocchio
3Jayme Stevenson and Kelly Stewart
4Amanda Marmocchio, Mary Burr, Kevin Murphy, Mary Ann Hunting, Susan Lockwood, Kate Perez
BA Skin Lab 10th Anniversary Party
Photography: Andrea Ceraso
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, BA Skin Lab guests gathered for a sampling of beautiful treats, live music and of course, pro skin care tips!
1Barbara Aquino, Eva Amurri, Helena Glosnicka
2Laura Christie, Beatriz Meenagh, Barbara Aquino, Indira Monies, Luis Aquino
3Ros Leach, Laura Klarman, Jennifer Roth
Novocaine Showing at the New Canaan Playhouse
Producers Tory Tunnell and Joby Harold joined guests at New Canaan’s The Playhouse for a Q&A followed by a special screening and reception.
1Joby Harold, Georgina Chapman
2Tracey and Mark Yurko
3Luke Parker Bowles, Traci Hanlon, Scott Hanlon
4Meghan O’Brien, Joby Harold, Matt O’Brien, Tory Tunnell
Après Ski Popup at OHHO
FITGTNY and OHHO brought the best of après fashion, including archival pieces of knitwear, outerwear and home to OHHO in Bedford.
1Nedim Aruz, Kevin Jean, and Harrison Boyce
2Michaela Babuskova, Michaela Beitzel, Jennifer Indig, Pam Conte
3Cristi and Penelope Cohen
Grateful Gathering with Flower Power
Photography: Deborah O’Brien
SOAR Together and Lounsbury House joined for a beautiful afternoon, blooming with joyful community connections.
1Shelly Fisher, Tina Malhotra, Suzanne Brennan
2Christie Thompson, Tina Malhotra
3Rudy Marconi, Karen Eisenberg, Pat Daigle
4Stephanie Campbell, Scott Shulte, Ginger Smith
Mentor & A Movie: LiveGirl Presents Empire Waist
Photography: Laney Lloyd
LiveGirl enjoyed a private screening of the award-winning film Empire Waist, written and produced by New Canaanite Claire Ayoub, followed by a special talk exploring the film’s important themes of self-acceptance, inclusion, and kindness. It was a full house!
1Mia Campbell, Farrell Lindeman, Hannah Jean Pierre, Sheri West, Kala Malvaso, Selena Huertas, Maria Ogundolani
2Wendy, Noelle, and Sophia Mendes
3Shaz and Zoe Kahng
Conversations with Business Leaders: Emilie Rubinfeld
The New Canaan Library hosted an evening of high-fashion during an intimate discussion between Emilie Rubinfeld, Global President of Carolina Herrera, and Bob Mitchell, Co-CEO of Mitchells Stores. The evening was complete with a fashion show!
1Anna Maria Leeming, Christie Hahn, Maura Sieghart
2Models in Carolina Herrera
3Emilie Rubinfeld, Ellen Crovatto
4Holly Parmelee, Cat O’Neal Mountford, Allison Rees, Jill Connick, Mary Busby
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
Since 1995, the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester has honored and celebrated inspiring youth and their incredible stories.
1Youth of the Year Candidates (l-r) Patrick P., Katie O., Isabel V., Adam K., Beberlyn C. (Winner), Kimberly C., Fatima L.
2Leslie Cecil, A. Steve Alvarado, Vicki Marwell, Stuart Marwell
3Phil Taitt, Wendy Aglietti, Brian Lakamp, Jeremy Tillman, Wendy McNamara
New Canaan Color Drop
Spectators gathered in Waveny Park in hopes to win one of the many great prizes as a helicopter dropped 2,000 golf balls! 100% of proceeds were donated to need-based college scholarships for NCHS graduates.
1Ashley Rose, Maxie, Coco and Robert Maisano
2Evi Skyriotis & Hannelore Kaplan with the Rams mascot
3Jennifer Essigs, Christin O’Connor
4Lucky color drop winners 2 years in a row: Budd and Julie Williamson
5Lance, Christina and Wesley Munger
6Back Row: Corinna & Jim Taubner, Katie & Colin Sheen. Front: Franny Chastain-Chapman, Lucy Taubner, Londyn Sheen, Brooke Sheen and Simba
7Jen Burns, Marnie Miller, Elizabeth Ker, Lisa Ferrante
8Pam, Caleb, Lucy, Charlie, and Ollie Dorsey
Bedford Books Signing
Bedford Books welcomed Sarah Gormley, author of The Order of Things. She was joined in conversation by Nancy Steiner, television producer, career and life coach.
1Fran Hauser, Sarah Gormley, Jennifer Bennis, Alissa Cahillane
The Stolen Queen Book Talk
Darien Community Association welcomed New York Times best-selling author Fiona Davis. Guests enjoyed a talk with author Wendy Walker, cocktails and conversation, as Davis discussed her latest novel, The Stolen Queen.
1Suzanne Anderson, Shannon Keefe, Sibel Mesta
2Fiona Davis and Wendy Walker
3Marina Buatti, Devon Eagle
4Jenny Moles, Kim Adams, Alex Eising
Unite to Fight 5K
Photography: Jen Lynne
Filling in the Blanks hosted its Seventh Annual 5K race in Waveny Park. The race supports Filling in the Blanks’ mission to fight childhood hunger.
1Racers stretch at Waveny Park
2Luke Cervantes and Lorenzo Cervantes
3Shawnee Knight & Tina Kramer
Hoppy Days Egg Hunt
Photography: Deborah O’Brien
Kids of all ages joined in the celebrations at the historic Lounsbury House for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!
1Chris and Caroline Skelton with their girls Mary-Kate and Grace
2Natalia Schaffer, Lillie Caligiuri, Nisha Sankaran
3Amanda Burt and Olive Campbell
4Cammie and Cora Kanter
BRLA Trail Spring Clean Up
Bedford Riding Lanes Association geared up for trail season with its annual community-wide volunteer clean-up day!
1Roger Vincent, Sam Green, Shirley Weld, Jim Evans, Chris Laconia and kiddos
2Jen & John Bennis and Michelle Brier on horseback
3Sam Polk, Murray Fisher, Roger Vincent, Lara LeBrun
4Kevin Konrad, Owen O’Reilly, Hannes Fernqvist
Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Annual Dinner Dance
Who doesn’t love a good theme party? The festive night included an open bar, dinner and dancing all to benefit the children of Bedford Village.
1Brendan Healy, Monica Healy, Martha Reimer, Fred Reimer
2Martha Reimer, Monica Healy
3Blake Eger, Virginia Plumb, Jen Vellano, Chrissie Irwin
4Andrea Eigel, Janine O’Dowd, Kelly Glotzer
Author Talk: John Kenney
Bedford Books welcomed John Kenney, author of I See You’ve Called In Dead. Literary lovers enjoyed a conversation moderated by Margaret Ables.
1Denis Leary, John Kenney, Ann Leary
2Margaret Ables, Katie Sise
3Fran Hauser, Susie Danziger, Anne Curran, Linda Kreisberg