Jean Hanff Korelitz is the author of nine novels, including The Sequel, The Latecomer and The Plot (the latter two in development for film or limited series), You Should Have Known (adapted by David E. Kelley as HBO’s 2020 limited series, The Undoing, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant), the New York Times bestselling Admission (adapted as the 2013 film starring Tina Fey), The Devil and Webster, The White Rose, The Sabbathday River, and A Jury of Her Peers. She is the creator of BOOKTHEWRITER, which runs “Pop-Up Book Groups”, small gatherings with authors to discuss great books. The Plot was featured on The Tonight Show as the Fallon Summer Reads 2021 pick.

Jean will discuss her work and career in conversation with fellow author Ann Leary.

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oin LiveGirl for a feel-good Women’s Day celebration all about refueling your mind, body, and spirit with Shannon Watts—activist, author, and founder of Moms Demand Action.

In a cozy fireside chat, Shannon will share real-life stories and insights from her new book, Fired Up, diving into how women can care for themselves while leading, working, parenting, and pushing for change—without burning out. Expect practical self-care wisdom, honest conversation, and a reminder that rest, joy, and community are non-negotiable.

This uplifting evening is designed to feel like a reset: come as you are, connect with other women, and leave feeling lighter, inspired, and re-energized to keep showing up for yourself and the causes you care about. Oh—Bring your daughter and/or mentees too!

March 11, 2026 | 5:30–7 PM
C0-Create, Stamford, CT

Tickets:
FREE: Complimentary tickets are available to ensure access to this conversation.
VIP – $40: Private reception, refreshments, signed copy of Fired Up. VIP tickets help offset event costs and support LiveGirl’s leadership programming.
https://givebutter.com/LGWomensDay

Ever wonder how the air in your home affects your health? 

Join our free, interactive webinar, Home Health, Simplified, to learn how to improve your indoor and outdoor air quality, reduce pollution, lower energy use, and create a comfortable, safe home for the people you love.

Hear from experts and neighbors who’ve already made the changes—what worked, what surprised them, and what they wish they’d known sooner. You’ll also walk away with practical resources to help you take your next step toward cleaner, healthier living.

Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
Location: Zoom

https://bedford2030.org/event/free-webinar-home-health-simplified/

Disney’s Frozen is the breathtaking Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning film, telling the powerful story of royal sisters Elsa and Anna as they journey through love, fear, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. When Elsa’s magical powers plunge their kingdom into eternal winter, Anna sets out on a courageous quest to save her sister and restore summer. Featuring the iconic songs “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” Frozen has captivated audiences of all ages around the world. With dazzling sets, unforgettable characters, and show-stopping choreography, this is Disney magic brought to life—now, in only the way that A.C.T. of CT can. Experience the story you love, reimagined with the heart, creativity, and theatrical brilliance that define A.C.T. of CT.
Recommended for ages 6+

Performances run February 5 - March 15: Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Call the Box Office at 475.215.5497 or visit actofct.org to purchase tickets.

Join The Playhouse for the BRIT PICK series! Celebrating British brilliance with TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY, IN BRUGES, DUNKIRK, and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.
https://playhouse.cinemalab.com/home

Please join us for a Marie Oliver Trunk Show at Toney Toni & The Gang!

Disney’s Frozen is the breathtaking Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning film, telling the powerful story of royal sisters Elsa and Anna as they journey through love, fear, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. When Elsa’s magical powers plunge their kingdom into eternal winter, Anna sets out on a courageous quest to save her sister and restore summer. Featuring the iconic songs “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman,” Frozen has captivated audiences of all ages around the world. With dazzling sets, unforgettable characters, and show-stopping choreography, this is Disney magic brought to life—now, in only the way that A.C.T. of CT can. Experience the story you love, reimagined with the heart, creativity, and theatrical brilliance that define A.C.T. of CT.
Recommended for ages 6+

Performances run February 5 - March 15: Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Call the Box Office at 475.215.5497 or visit actofct.org to purchase tickets.

From acclaimed writer Charlie Kaufman and visionary director Michel Gondry comes Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Joel (Jim Carrey) is stunned to discover that his girlfriend, Clementine (Kate Winslet), has had their tumultuous relationship erased from her mind. Out of desperation, he contacts the inventor of the process, Dr. Howard Mierzwiak (Tom Wilkinson), to get the same treatment. But as his memories of Clementine begin to fade, Joel suddenly realizes how much he still loves her. Kierstin Dunst, Mark Ruffalo and Elijah Wood co-star in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – a memorable film that the Wall Street Journal calls “a romantic comedy unlike any other!”

https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

Discover the hidden stories of the forest through the ancient practice of animal tracking. This 1.5-hour meandering walk will dive deep into the tracks and signs that animals have left behind. Along the way, we’ll discuss the colorful history of Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and how local land trusts work together to protect habitat and create corridors for wildlife to move safely and live peacefully among us.

This program is part one of a four-part series titled, Common Ground: How Land Use Affects the Ecosystem. This series aims to demonstrate how mindful land use and management can help minimize our impact on the environment. Each of the four programs will take place during a different season, in a different ecosystem; keep an eye out for the next one in June!

Westchester Land Trust works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities.

Somers Land Trust is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit all volunteer organization committed to preserving open space in the town of Somers, NY. We work to protect the natural landscape of our community through stewardship, advocacy and education.

The Rewilding School has spent the last 10 years exploring the forests and fields of Westchester with nature lovers of all ages. They continually try to explore what it means to build relationships with the land. With classes year-round for all ages, including free monthly craft nights, they continue to build community and a place for natural learning.

Day + Time: Saturday, March 14, 10 – 11:30am (Rain date: March 15)

https://westchesterlandtrust.org/events/

Experience movement and music in the light-filled Court with renowned mindfulness and wellness expert, Pilin Anice. This invigorating class takes participants through a breath-centered yoga practice while incorporating live music.
 https://gracefarms.org/event/yoga-and-movement-with-pilin-anice-5/2026-03-14

Join us in the greenhouse for a hands-on Seed Starting workshop perfect for beginners! Learn the basics of starting seeds for vegetables, herbs, and pollinator-loving plants. We’ll cover simple techniques for planting, watering, and caring for your seedlings so they can thrive. Containers, soil, seeds, and labels are included -just bring your curiosity and a pair of gardening gloves (we also have a great selection to choose from in our shop). You’ll leave with newly planted seeds and the knowledge to continue nurturing them at home just in time for Spring.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bedfordfarms/2035638

Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to present Notions of Time a four-person exhibition featuring new works by Jessica Drenk, Yoona Hur, Amy Kirchner and Simona Prives. The show will open with a public reception on March 14th, 4-6pm, and runs through April 25th.

The artists featured in the exhibition possess distinct visual languages that are heavily influenced by the concept of time, permanence, impermanence, nature and the man-made. Their evocative investigations with the medium and materials will take visitors into contemplative visual journeys that allude to origins, life, stillness, and the cyclical nature of existence.

Jessica Drenk’s works repurpose everyday materials to mimic structures and forms created by nature. In her exploration of materiality, Drenk’s process subverts the meaning and original function associated with it, cleverly referencing the life cycle of objects through time. Among the works featured in the exhibition, Drenk will present new wall-mounted sculptural works from the Aggregate series called Agates. Used paper and junk mail gets transformed to conceptually reference geology, with contrasting colors and voids that suggest complex layers of crystallized minerals and other sediments. Taking on the appearance of geodes that have taken millennia to accumulate, form and erode, Drenk’s stunning three-dimensional objects relate to the passage of time and our role in the transformation of the Earth as participants and consumers. Drenk holds an MFA from the University of Arizona and BFA from Pomona College and has exhibited widely across the United States. Her works are in many notable private, institutional and corporate collections.

Exhibiting for the second time at the gallery, Yoona Hur will present beautiful ceramic Moon Jar sculptures for which she is known. Shaped by her Korean upbringing, Hur’s approach to artmaking is a nod to a slower paced, more meditative way of life that opens spaces for contemplation and spiritual transformation. Eastern philosophies of timelessness and impermanence are associated in the Moon Jars, which embody the notion of emptying oneself as a simultaneous act of release and change. Balance and transition are prioritized over perfection. The jars show evidence of the hand-made and are finished with deep, smoky cobalt blue patinas. Hur earned her BA in architecture from The Cooper Union before receiving her BFA from The School of Art Institute of Chicago. Her works have been widely exhibited in the United States and abroad and are in many important private and corporate collections.

Amy Kirchner uses graphite and acrylic on large-scale canvases to explore painting and abstraction purely for what it is. In the quietness of her studio, the artist articulates shapes, color, line and gestures that come to her, with intuition and spontaneity taking over her process. In this fast-paced world, the artist seeks to slow down time for herself and the viewer. Soft, muted palettes express expansive spaces that are not only visual respites but also allow the mind to engage more deeply with the works. Countered with larger, darker brushstrokes that give weight to the composition, the artist manages a balance between the ephemeral and the permanent. Kirchner grew up in Western Nebraska, and her works allude to the wide landscapes of the Great Plains, with sweeping skies and canyons, which she dubs “the unchanging recorders of time.” This is Kirchner’s debut exhibition at the gallery which is made possible thanks to the generous collaboration of Long-Sharp Gallery in Indianapolis.
Simona Prives’ artistic practice includes painting, drawing and time-based media that bridge the organic and man-made. Her visual lexicon consists of amalgamations from various sources that include maps, topographical patterns and other references to current and historical locations. These intertwine and dissolve into each other to form intricate new terrains rendered in nebulous, atmospheric compositions. For this exhibition, Prives will present dreamlike landscapes, imbued with elusive open-ended narratives she created in collaboration with pioneering master printmaker Dan Welden and print studio Brooklyn Editions. The works merge analog printmaking with innovative approaches to hybrid printing to create a dynamic dialogue between traditional and contemporary processes. Prives holds an MFA from Pratt Institute and currently serves as an Associate Professor at City University of New York. The artist has also exhibited widely in the United States, and her works are in many important collections.

http://www.heathergaudiofineart.com

Join Broadway veterans for an evening of laughter as KCS presents a staged reading of this hilarious work from playwright Mike Bartlett. Bull is a wickedly funny, razor-sharp workplace comedy that just happens to turn brutal. Set during a single office meeting, Bull unleashes a rapid-fire battle of wit as three employees spar with jokes, jabs, and perfectly polished corporate language. The laughs come fast, the tension faster, and the comedy becomes the very weapon the characters use to survive.
Bull ” keeps its adrenaline level high and, at the very end, raises it off the charts” -The NY Times
This stage reading is a benefit performance to support Katonah Classic Stage.
 https://katonahclassicstage.com

A family lost, now found through the collision of serendipity and sheer luck. A prominent foundational Ridgefield family whose revolutionary story has been forgotten for 200 years, will now be revealed.

Six portraits from the early 19th Century comprise a remarkable art and history mystery, which began in Ridgefield. Their story will be revealed on Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Lounsbury House at 316 Main St. in Ridgefield, CT by Melanie Beal Marks, principal researcher and owner of CT House Histories, who is a member of the Historic Preservation Committee of the Ridgefield Historical Society. This program is part of the Ridgefield Historical Society’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America in 2026.

As the national Semiquincentennial celebration begins, it’s fitting to observe that the patriarch of this family, Benjamin Lynes, was personally involved in the Revolutionary War, as a Redding teenager taken captive by British troops and then as an American soldier, serving at West Point. He was a longtime prominent resident of Ridgebury and is one of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Ridgebury Cemetery.


This presentation will mark the very first time this collection of portraits has been seen publicly and is a program of the Ridgefield Historical Society in partnership with Lounsbury House.

The six portraits from the Lynes family will be on loan from a private collector for the afternoon program. There will be ample opportunity to see these paintings, done by at least two different artists (unknown). Come learn about the subjects’ storied lives while living in Ridgefield, New York City and Norwalk and discover how these portraits landed in the hands of the current owner.

Melanie Beal Marks, whose meticulous house histories bring a wealth of documented information to homeowners who engage her, is also recognized for her knowledge of the itinerant portraitist Ammi Phillips. In 2022, she helped organize an exhibit of Phillips’ work with the Kent Historical Society. Melanie had been studying Ammi Phillips, also known as the “Kent Limner,” for several years, helping to establish provenance for paintings done nearly 200 years ago.


On March 15th Melanie will share the story of how the Lynes portraits came to her attention and how she found the keys to unlocking the mystery of who this group of portraits included. She’ll share the stories of Patriot and patriarch, Benjamin Lynes’ five children but will focus in on his son, Samuel, Samuel’s wife, and their daughter and her husband. Their portraits will also be on display – as well as that of Benjamin’s wife. It’s a story of many twists, a genealogical/historical mystery, now solved.

Tickets ($25) for this program are limited, nonrefundable, and available from the Ridgefield Historical Society at

https://ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org/event/faces-from-the-past-a-history-mystery-that-connects-a-family-to-ridgefield/

Join Speaker Laura Chmielewski, PhD. Refreshments to follow

Come feel the beat and explore the world of percussion in this over the top program!

Percussion is like the superhero of music —  its quick-to-captivate charm makes it perfect for a hands-on concert.  Enjoy and explore the sounds, rhythms, and instruments with classical/contemporary percussionist Russell Fisher. 

Music fans of all ages will learn the origins of the marimba and Caribbean steel drums and try their hand at several instruments from the percussion family.  Featuring music from the past, present, local and afar, everyone will get to join in and jam out!

Family ticket: $50 / Individual: $15

All ages welcome, the program is most appropriate for ages 5 and up.  

https://carriagebarn.org/event/percussion-jam-fest/

Eli (Denzel Washington) walks alone in post-apocalyptic America, carrying the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Or in the wrong hands, the hammer of a despot. Eli keeps his blade sharp and survival instincts sharper, navigating a savage wasteland and coming into conflict with a menacing warrior (Gary Oldman). The Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society) direct. The Faith in Film series is presented in association with St. Matthew's Church with an introduction by the Rev. John Zahl.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/the-book-of-eli/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

Explore the fascinating world of oolongs and pu-erh, tasting samples of green oolongs, dark oolongs, and compare the stark differences between a raw and a cooked pu-erh.
 https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-oolong-and-pu-erhs/2026-03-18

Whether you're new to investing or are looking to improve your strategy, this interactive workshop simplifies core tactics such as asset allocation, risk management, and diversification. We'll also discuss the pros and cons of different types of investments, such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Registration Required!

Presenter: Colter L Hettich, Financial Advisor
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5jzL0tyP5x

Women in the American Revolution

with Historian, Author, Professor & Editor Holly A. Mayer

Historical Society Business, Refreshments, Talk and Q&A

Professor Holly A. Mayer explores the diverse and crucial roles women played in the Revolutionary War and examines how their experiences directly impacted the war's outcome through actions like espionage, nursing, and even combat, while also shaping the changing roles of women in the new nation. 

6:30 Refreshments ~ 7:00 BHS Business ~ 7:15 Talk and Q&A

Join LiveGirl and Bedford Books for a Women’s History Month conversation with Shaz Kahng and Jennifer Brown.

Shaz Kahng is a serial board director, CEO, and acclaimed author. She’s the former CEO of Gymboree, former Global Business Development Director at Nike, and currently serves on the board of GoPro. She is the author of the popular Ceiling Smashers series, including The Closer and Smashers Synched.

Jennifer Brown is a globally recognized DEI thought leader, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker. She is the author of four DEI books, including her latest, The Shape of Change.

Books will be available for purchase and signing, with light refreshments served. Ticket includes a $10 shopping credit to use at the event, and $10 will be donated to LiveGirl.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-history-month-celebration-tickets-1981592622878?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Join Us as Historian, Author, Professor & Editor Holly A. Mayer Explores Women's Roles in the War

Historical Society Business + Refreshments + Talk with Q&A

Women directly impacted the war’s outcome through actions like espionage, nursing, and even combat. Professor Holly A. Mayer explores the diverse and crucial roles women played in the Revolutionary War and examines how their actions directly impacted the war's outcome and shaped the roles of women in the new nation.

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Come along with Preserve Manager Ben and Conservation Technician Stella learn about the local environment and gain new skills!
Westchester Wilderness Walk/Zofnass Family Preserve is a beloved hiking destination with an intricate trail system that brings visitors through wetlands, rocky outcrops, and mixed hardwood forest. An afternoon here feels like you’re in the back country even though it sits less than an hour from NYC. But these trails don’t take care of themselves—that’s where we need your help!

Come along with Preserve Manager Ben and Conservation Technician Stella as we work to maintain the trail system. Learn how to fix common trail issues, connect with the preserve on a deeper level, and work towards sustaining a treasured community resource with WLT’s dedicated staff.

Day + Time: · Thursday, March 19, 10am–12pm, rain or shine.

Getting There + Parking: Park in the Joshua Hobby Road parking lot (41.181266, -73.584805). Carpooling is encouraged.

Accessibility: Hiking distances will vary between one and five miles depending on tasks and trail conditions. Trail conditions include steep inclines, bare rock, steps, and stream crossings. There are no restrooms on site, so please budget extra time if you need to stop for facilities on your way. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Safety: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please bring a water bottle and wear sun protection, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Pants tucked into your socks are recommended to avoid exposure to ticks and poison ivy. Tools and light snacks will be provided. No prior trail maintenance experience needed!

https://westchesterlandtrust.org/events/

Don’t wait to sign up for this popular after school art program led by local teacher “Ms Tiffany” McKay. During this session we will dive into the world of contemporary art and learn about the artist Yayoi Kusama.

Kusama is a Japanese contemporary artist renowned for her polka dot motifs, infinity mirror rooms and large scale installations.  

With Mrs. McKay’s guidance, children will be able to delve into the creative process by using different materials to create their own unique piece. This hands-on experience not only fosters creativity but also imparts valuable lessons in collaboration and artistic expression.

No experience necessary!

– Class is limited to 10 children

 $185 for family level members per 4-week session /  $210 for non members
(all supplies included).

https://carriagebarn.org/event/art-adventures-march/

Join us in person for an unforgettable night at the Concert For A Cure! Dive into amazing live music from Mind the Gap, special guests and support a great cause put together by our NCHS student visionaries. Food and Drinks sponsored by Walter Stewarts. It's all about coming together, having fun, and making a difference. Don't miss out on this epic experience!

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Get ready for Goitse, a powerhouse Irish quintet that’s taking traditional music to thrilling new heights. Born from Limerick’s Irish World Academy, these five exceptional musicians have won hearts (and numerous awards) with their perfect blend of time-honored Irish tunes and their own fresh compositions. When Áine McGeeney’s expressive fiddle playing and vocals meet Colm Phelan’s award-winning bodhrán rhythms, something magical happens. Add Conal O’Kane’s masterful guitar work, Alan Reid’s versatile multi-instrumental talents, and Daniel Collins’ lively accordion, and you’ve got a performance that’ll have you tapping your feet from start to finish.

https://caramoor.org/event/goitse-2026/

Join WLT Staff for a volunteer workday to help restore habitat at Buttonbush Preserve.
Preserve Manager Ben and Conservation Tech Stella need YOUR help getting Buttonbush Preserve ready to open in the coming year! We will be celebrating with a big ole' trash clean up! It’s going to be a great opportunity to make new friends, work together to improve the community, and connect with our beautiful preserve!



Day + Time: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10am–12pm.

Getting There + Parking: Street parking is available on Birch Brook Road. Coordinates for the parking area are 41.320585, -73.907203. Carpooling is encouraged.

Accessibility: Less than half a mile of off-trail hiking required. No prior volunteer experience needed. Tools and light snacks will be provided. Safety: Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes to the event, and consider dressing in layers and bringing a water bottle. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

https://westchesterlandtrust.org/events/

Join us for the opening reception of Multitudes, featuring Allison Belolan, Dorian Goldman, Anne Pollard James, and Angela Strassheim.

This group exhibition explores how women exist as multiple versions of themselves, examining identity, perception, and the body through oil painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography.

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 4 to 6pm

The Gallery at Yellow Studio
792 Route 35, Cross River, NY 10518

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The Gallery at Yellow Studio presents Multitudes, a group exhibition featuring Allison Belolan, Dorian Goldman, Anne Pollard James, and Angela Strassheim, on view March 21 through April 19, 2026. The exhibition brings together painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to examine how women perceive themselves and their bodies, and how others perceive them. The works investigate the many versions of ourselves that exist simultaneously: the self we know, the self others see, the roles we inhabit, and the experiences we share. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, March 21, from 4 to 6pm.

Through diverse mediums and approaches, the four artists reclaim autonomy and ownership of representation, pushing back against idealized expectations and centering regular bodies as sites of strength and transformation. Anne Pollard James presents bold works that shift between confrontation and quiet negotiation. Allison Belolan’s layered monotypes and collages on handmade paper examine shared bodily experiences, deliberately breaking from classical conventions. Angela Strassheim, an internationally recognized photographer, explores the performative aspects of photography while challenging traditional ways of looking at the female form. Dorian Goldman’s clay and bronze sculptures blur the boundary between the anatomical and the organic, drawing connections between the female body and forms in nature. Together, these artists create a powerful conversation about reclaiming the gaze and the right to take up space without apology.

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Join us for the 2nd annual Pickleball Social & “Fun-raiser”

Get ready for an evening of fun, pickleball, and giving back at Pickleball America in Stamford, CT! We’re taking over the courts for an unforgettable event that supports The Depot, Darien’s Youth Center.

Whether you’re a pickleball pro or just starting out, this event has something for everyone!

https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/pickleball26

Back by popular demand! Internationally-regarded psychic medium Thomas John performs an insightful and lively evening of readings. Witness John remarkably channel and deliver messages from spirits from the other side. While there is no guarantee that a specific person will come through, John is typically able to channel the people that are most meaningful to you and give you a message that is just what you need to hear. His readings are known for their incredible accuracy with specific details, providing unequivocal evidence of the existence of consciousness. Premium recliner tickets include a reception and VIP session with Thomas after the main event.

https://bedfordplayhouse.org/special_events/an-evening-with-medium-thomas-john/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=special

Dollar-for-dollar donation matching from generous New Canaan businesses to benefit deserving NCHS students!

This spring, NCSF is replacing the Color Drop with a high-impact Giving Week! Local businesses commit to match private donations dollar-for-dollar up to their match amount on their Giving Day. Thank you to our very first RAMbassador partners: Walter Stewart’s Market, Karl Chevrolet and the New Canaan Community Foundation! If you’d like to participate, please email william.egan@ncps-k12.org no later than Feb 14th. in New Canaan.

Join author Ariel Sullivan and Jenna Bush Hager in conversation celebrating Ariel’s new novel Beneath—with a copy of the book included in every ticket. Presented in partnership with Bedford Books. Set hundreds of years before Conform, this explosive dystopian romance follows Sasha Cadell, a survivor living in an underground city after nuclear devastation. When she’s recruited by Tristian Hayes, a determined commander leading a secret mission to the surface, Sasha is thrust into brutal training where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. As danger, deception, and forbidden attraction collide, survival is far from guaranteed.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/special_events/beneath-with-ariel-sullivan-and-jenna-bush-hager/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=author

Step into a world of musical discovery with Víkingur Ólafsson, the acclaimed Icelandic pianist whose rare blend of technical mastery and poetic sensitivity has captivated audiences around the globe. Hailed for his visionary artistry, Ólafsson has amassed over one billion streams and earned some of the highest accolades in classical music, including the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for his Goldberg Variations, BBC Music Magazine’s Album of the Year, and two Opus Klassik Awards for Solo Recording of the Year. He has also been named Gramophone’s Artist of the Year, Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year, and received the prestigious Icelandic Export Award, presented by the President of Iceland. Ólafsson’s Caramoor recital is an exploration of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata in E major, Op. 109, which he contextualizes with the same composer’s E minor sonata, Op. 90, and works in both keys by Bach and Schubert.

Special thanks to Armando Gutierrez and Jack Johnson for their support of this concert.

A biblical epic that only the Marxist dissident Pier Paolo Pasolini could make, this intensely faithful adaptation of Saint Matthew’s Gospel depicts the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (Enrique Irazoqui, a Spanish economics student and Communist activist), whose unwavering compassion for the poor and defiant condemnation of moral hypocrisy make him a perhaps unexpected embodiment of the director’s own worldview. Stunningly shot amid the timeless landscapes of southern Italy and set to a soundtrack that encompasses everything from Bach to Black spirituals, The Gospel According to Matthew cuts past dogma and straight to the core of Jesus’s radical humanism. Presented in Italian with English subtitles. The Faith in Film series is presented in association with St. Matthew's Church with an introduction by the Rev. John Zahl.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/the-gospel-according-to-st-matthew/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announces the 24th annual Jewish Film Festival, running March 24-31 and April 3-6, featuring 20+ programs including fiction and documentary films, restored classics, special presentations, and filmmaker Q&As.  The pre-sale for Members opens today, Tuesday February 17th, at noon and tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, February 20 at noon. This year's lineup highlights the intimate human experiences behind defining historical moments. Spanning continents and generations, audiences can expect a diverse collection of films that reflect the richness and complexity of Jewish life both past and present. Festival goers can also enjoy a classic New York-style Egg Cream during the Jewish FIlm Festival, available for purchase at the Take 3 Wine Bar & Cafe (Thursday - Sunday). The Festival will take a break on April 1 & 2 for Passover, resuming with screenings on April 3. Tickets are $13 (members), $18 (nonmembers) for regular screenings. Special event prices vary. 

Special events include:

• Opening Night on March 24 at 7:00 features documentary My Underground Mother, followed by a filmmaker Q&A and reception. 

• Fantasy Life on March 25 at 7:00 (Q&A with filmmaker Matthew Shear) and April 3 at 7:00, stars Amanda Peet in a sharply observed New York comedy about an actress confronting career stagnation and an unexpected friendship.

• Sapiro vs. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford  on March 26 at 4:00 (Q&A with director Gaylen Ross and producer Carol King) recounts the landmark 1927 defamation lawsuit brought by Jewish lawyer Aaron Sapiro against Henry Ford in what became one of the nation’s first hate speech trials. 

• Death & Taxes on March 28 at 4:00 (Q&A with film subject Joy Schein), an engrossing family documentary that uses an estate tax obsession to explore generational conflict, ambition, and the promises and limits of the American dream. 

• The Last Spy  on March 28 at 7:00 (Q&A with director Katharina Otto-Bernstein), The Last Spy chronicles the extraordinary life of German Jewish refugee Peter Sichel, who became an American master spy. 

• His Wife’s Lover (on 35mm) + Orchard Street  on March 29 at 4:00 pm (Q&A with film critic J. Hoberman), the 1931 Yiddish musical comedy His Wife’s Lover is paired with Ken Jacobs’ experimental short Orchard Street.

• When Caesar Was King: How Sid Caesar Invented Comedy  

  Clip Show, Book Talk, and Signing 

  March 29 at 7:00, biographer David Margolick leads a lively illustrated talk celebrating Sid Caesar’s revolutionary impact on American comedy, including clips of Sid Caesar’s funniest skits. 

• All I Had Was Nothingness + Night and Fog  on March 30 at 7:00 (Q&A with JBFC director of film curation and programming Eric Hynes) and April 6 at 4:00, a powerful behind-the-scenes companion to Shoah, paired with Alain Resnais’ landmark short, tracing cinema’s earliest confrontations with the Holocaust

Join Yellow Studio Member Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld as she sits down with longtime publishing professional, Kristen McGuiness, to discuss what it means to create a new kind of business and leadership model, one that is female lead, relationship and human centric. We’ll dive into community, connection and how bold ideas can propel you forward when you’re not beholden to systems that weren’t made for you, don’t fit and don’t adapt. Leading in life, in community and in business – we’re creating spaces that work for all of us!

This talk is for anyone looking to build something (anything) and might need a bit of inspiration, come with questions, to learn or to make a friend!
https://yellowstudiony.com/event/networking-club-reimagining-business-leadership-community/

Ready to grow a garden that’s wildly beautiful—and good for the planet?

Join us for our free, interactive webinar, Wildly Beautiful Gardens, and kick off the 2026 gardening season with confidence. Our four Rooted Solutions Coaches will share expert, eco-friendly tips to help you create a vibrant, healthy spring garden using native plants and sustainable practices.

Whether you’re brand new to gardening or already have soil under your nails, you’ll leave with actionable first steps to creating a truly healthy yard. Ask your biggest gardening questions and hear real-world insights from coaches and community members.

Come curious. Leave inspired. Let’s grow something beautiful together.

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Say the word “Apple,” flash the iconic logo, or play those familiar device sounds, and you’ll spark instant recognition—and probably a strong reaction. With billions of devoted customers, Apple isn’t just a tech giant; it’s one of the most influential and scrutinized companies in history. It’s hard to imagine now, but during Steve Jobs’s absence in the late ’80s and early ’90s, Apple was weeks from bankruptcy. As the company approaches its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026—now valued at nearly $4 trillion—award-winning journalist David Pogue celebrates the milestone with APPLE: The First 50 Years. At this special Playhouse event, Pogue shares insights from 150 insiders, untold origin stories (Apple II, iMac, iPod, iPhone), surprising lessons from Apple’s dramatic fall and rise—and yes, even a few Apple song parodies at the piano. Books will be available for sale and signing.

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The 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture, construction, technology, manufacturing, finance, government, academic, and real estate sectors to advance the global movement toward a more ethical built environment. 

Through the guidance of the Design for Freedom Principles, participants will explore solutions to identify and address forced labor, advance ethical decarbonization, and prioritize circularity through a human rights lens.

This year’s Summit is a culmination of the past 5 years of partnership, innovation and dedication to creating a more humane future. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with the technology, tools, and vision needed to take immediate action toward more responsible supply chains.

We look forward to another sold-out audience in 2026! Your ticket includes the full day of programming, tours, exhibits, jazz breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception, and complimentary shuttles from our partner hotels and local train stations.
https://www.designforfreedom.org/2026-design-for-freedom-summit/

This session helps you to:

- organize caregiving efforts
- assess needs and resources
- develop a comprehensive plan (including self-care)
- find assistance
- Connect with other family caregivers to exchange support, advice, and tips.

Registration required!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WdLwBU3YpP

The art of photo transfer has been around for 200 years. Used in experimental techniques from a photo-engraved printing plate, prior to the emergence of fine art photography. There are many different approaches in our contemporary landscape incorporating photo transfer. Join Monique Ford on Thursday March 26 at 6:30pm to explore fine art techniques that transform your photos and elevate your memories.

For best results, choose images with good contrast and lighting. Print them on standard 8.5 X 11″ paper using an Epson or laser printer—your images can go right to the edge if you’d like. Important note: If your image has any text, make sure to mirror it before printing!

Space is limited to 10 participants.

https://yellowstudiony.com/event/the-art-of-photo-transfer-workshop-with-monique-ford/

The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce Presents the 2026 Women’s Forum, The Business of Balance

Our Annual Women’s Forum returns on March 27 at Salem Golf Club from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This is one of our most anticipated events of the year and a day our community looks forward to time and time again.

This year, we turn our focus to The Business of Balance. We are curating an exceptional experience filled with powerful conversations, hands-on learning, inspiring voices, and meaningful connections. There is so much in store, and we truly cannot wait to start announcing what we have planned.

Join the Katonah Museum of Art's Board of Trustees and Gala Host Committee for a celebration of art, community, and inspired thinking in honor of Jonathan Becker, Friends of John Jay Homestead, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Each year, the KMA Gala and Auction brings together luminaries, artists, cultural leaders, collectors, and the KMA community to celebrate excellence across the arts. This evening features a lively cocktail party, seated dinner and program, silent and live auctions, all held in the bucolic setting of the acclaimed Blue Hill at Stone Barns.

5:30 PM Cocktails + Silent Auction
7:00 PM Dinner + Program + Live Auction

The Gala is the KMA's most important fundraiser of the year and proceeds from the event serve as a vital source of support for the Museum's acclaimed exhibitions, educational programs, and forward-thinking initiatives.

https://e.givesmart.com/events/MW6/

Christopher Durang, author of such plays as Sister Mary Ignatius explains It All for You (Obie Award for Best Play) and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Tony Award for Best Play), turned his hilarious, neurotic gaze towards the excesses of the mental health world in 1981’s Beyond Therapy. What happens when two Manhattanites, inspired by their respective looney psychiatrists, place personal ads in the paper in hope of finding true love? Only “the explosive comic brilliance of Christopher Durang” (NY Times) could possibly answer that question.
Join Broadway veterans for this reading to support Katonah Classic Stage
https://katonahclassicstage.com

Join us for a hands-on planting workshop where you’ll create and take home a beautiful spring-themed porch pot. You’ll design a fresh, seasonal arrangement perfect for your patio or deck.

This workshop includes everything you need: a 12" round pot, soil, seasonal plants, and a step-by-step demonstration. All skill levels are welcome.

Tickets are $90. Please bring a pair of gardening gloves, or purchase a pair right in our shop.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bedfordfarms/2037609

Join KMAA’s Monique Ford for drop-in sketching workshops—perfect for both seasoned artists and beginners. Ford will be on hand to offer tips and techniques, and each session will be unique. Basic supplies provided. Open to adults. Included with admission. Stay for the 2:30 PM docent tour of Shen Wei: STILL/STANDING.

n 1941, Nazi soldiers are slaughtering Eastern European Jews by the thousands. Three brothers, Tuvia (Daniel Craig), Zus (Liev Schreiber) and Asael (Jamie Bell), manage to escape and take refuge in the forest where they played in childhood. Seeking a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones, the brothers turn their daily struggle for survival into a battle against the Nazis. As news of their exploits spreads, others join the fray, willing to risk their lives for even brief freedom.

A Q&A follows with Alan Bell.

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Steve Martin and Carl Reiner, the comedic minds behind The Jerk and The Man with Two Brains, deliver Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid, a hilarious and inventive comedy-noir. Martin stars as private eye Rigby Reardon, investigating the mysterious death of Juliet Forrest’s (Rachel Ward) father, a renowned scientist and cheesemaker. As Reardon follows a maze of clues and the elusive “Carlotta Lists,” he encounters classic Hollywood icons like Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Bette Davis in a clever mix of new footage and vintage clips. A witty, stylish homage to noir that’s as clever as it is fun.

https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/dead-men-dont-wear-plaid/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer (Corinne Marchand) set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina. Presented in French with English subtitles.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/cleo-from-5-to-7/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

Join us for an unforgettable lunch with celebrated photographer and author Stacy Waldman Bass. In Lightkeeper: A Memoir of Love and Loss, Stacy transforms profound personal loss into a moving story of love, resilience, and light. Her reflections on memory and healing told through words and photographs promise to inspire, uplift, and stay with you long after the afternoon ends.
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/star2026luncheon/

Meet the Junction Trio, three extraordinary soloists redefining chamber music with fearless creativity and electrifying synergy. Since coming together in 2015, violinist Stefan Jackiw, cellist Jay Campbell, and pianist Conrad Tao have dazzled audiences with performances that blend technical brilliance, emotional depth, and an adventurous spirit. Whether interpreting classical masterworks or trailblazing contemporary works, including music by Tao himself, the trio brings a fresh, dynamic energy to the stage. Their critically acclaimed appearances at Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, and Toronto’s Royal Conservatory have affirmed their place as one of today’s most exciting ensembles.
https://caramoor.org/event/junction-trio-2026/

Thirty-something Isabelle "Izzy" Grossman (Amy Irving) spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of her grandmother (Reizl Bozyk) on the Lower East Side. In between, Izzy builds a glowing reputation at the swank bookstore where she works. While her grandmother plots to find her a romantic match, Izzy is courted by a married, worldly author, Anton (Jeroen Krabbé), yet can't seem to shake the down-to-earth appeal of Sam (Peter Riegert), a pickle vendor.

A Q&A follows with Peter Riegert.

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Join us for the kickoff of our second season of Bedford Field Notes on Wednesday, April 15th (6:00-8:00pm), with a lively discussion about Birds—among the most visible and beloved wildlife in Bedford. Tickets are available at BedfordFieldNotes.org.

The evening will feature Dr. Andrew Farnsworth of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He is a bird migration expert and uses science to educate and engage audiences in conservation actions, notably regarding reducing light pollution impacts on nocturnally migrating birds. He's been involved with BirdCast, a tool for monitoring migration, and has also worked closely with Cornell's eBird and Merlin app teams.

Farnsworth, along with Mianus River Gorge’s Budd Veverka, will explore how birds can serve as a powerful lens on the health of our landscapes—revealing the richness of local biodiversity, the importance of different habitats, and the many ways wildlife and human communities coexist. Whether you’re an avid birder or simply someone who enjoys the sights and sounds of birds around your home, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for the role birds play in connecting us to the land. The event will close with audience Q&A.

The evening will be moderated by David Pogue, the Emmy Award–winning correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning."

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bedford-field-notes-birds-tickets-1984510495313?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Join New Canaan Chamber Music for The final concert of the season on Thurs., April 16 at 3pm Fri., April 17 at 7pm, “Clarinet Meets Classical Accordion!”
with Yoonah Kim, clarinet, Ryan Corbett, accordion; Andrew Armstrong, piano.
https://newcanaanchambermusic.org/tickets/

Dianne Reeves, one of the world’s preeminent jazz vocalists, will perform a program of beautiful duets alongside Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo. Reeves, a five-time Grammy winner has recorded with award-winning orchestras and producers, while Lubambo , who has worked with artists including saxophonist James Carter — who performed at Grace Farms in 2024 — will create an unforgettable evening of artistry and improvisation, set against the picturesque backdrop of a flourishing spring landscape.
https://gracefarms.org/event/music-at-grace-farms-dianne-reeves-with-romero-lubambo

Step back into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties for an unforgettable evening of indulgence, elegance, and generosity. Guests are invited to mingle throughout the historic Lounsbury House, enjoying refined cocktails, elevated lite bites, and live jazz-era ambiance — all in support of preservation and programs. Dress to impress!
https://lounsburyhouse.org/event/the-great-gatsby-gala-fundraiser-for-the-preservation-of-lounsbury-house/

This event marks the unofficial kick-of off our season! Please come out and join your friends and neighbors for some fresh air, light work on trails and a delicious community lunch!

Gather your friends and neighbors and come out and help us clean and restore the trails after a long blustery winter.

Volunteers will be divided into teams (levels: easy / medium / hard work) and assigned one of many trail locations around town for a 90-minute clean-up effort -- followed by a group lunch hosted at the BRLA Barn. Families WELCOME!
https://www.bedfordridinglanes.org/event-6547523

Herman Broder (Ron Silver), a Holocaust survivor living in New York City and struggling with depression after his ordeals in the war, makes his living ghostwriting for a rabbi. Herman is married to Yadwiga (Margaret Sophie Stein) but is also having an affair with Masha (Lena Olin), a married woman. Things grow even more chaotic when Herman's first wife, Tamara (Anjelica Huston), who he thought had died in the war, shows up in New York as well. Based on the novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer.

A Q&A follows with a special guest.

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Do they have feathers and fly? What colors can we see, and how do those colors help them survive? Can they dig deep burrows with special feet? Let’s find out as we explore Amazing Adaptations!

Designed especially for Pre-K children, this program will feature live birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

Come discover how animals are perfectly adapted to their environments through observation, curiosity, and fun!

This interactive learning event will take place outdoors in our organic produce garden. Feel free to bring a blanket and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the experience. Tickets are $35 and covers one adult and one child.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bedfordfarms/2016128

Chris Brown, Professor of History at Columbia University and author of Moral Capital: Foundations of British Abolitionism, will discuss the consequential decision to remove any reference to slavery from the Declaration of Independence. Wine and cheese at 6:30 followed by a lecture at 7:00p.
https://www.matherhomestead.org/event-details/records-erased-professor-chris-brown-on-slavery-and-the-declaration-of-independence

Join us for our 10th annual Earth Day celebration!

This fun-filled day offers hands-on activities, art engagements inspired by nature, and endless opportunities for interactive learning. Responding to the work of Potawatomi botanist and author, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, who delivers a Grace Farms Lecture in March, as well as our season’s theme, We all build, Earth Day invites you to explore how architecture and connection to the natural world can inspire communities to build and thrive together.

Learn more about our full schedule of family-friendly experiences hosted throughout the River building and Barns, and surrounding landscape:

10 am – 12 pm

Birdwatching
Court Mezzanine
Over 144 different bird species have been sighted at Grace Farms! Join an expert birder to see and learn about the different species that call Grace Farms home.

10 am – 4 pm

Open Arts Studio | Landscape Collage
Arts Studio
Taking inspiration from the Plaza’s new seating, Dancing Trees, and the freshly sprouting lawn, design an outdoor space incorporating structures, plants, color, texture, and wildlife.

11 am – 4 pm

Magnifying Small Wonders and Seed Bar
East Barn Hall
Explore the unique characteristics of seeds up close using digital scope and microscopes, then create a mix to take home, using seeds harvested onsite.

12 pm & 3 pm

Animal Embassy
West Barn Hall
Join Animal Embassy to learn about their role as animal rescuers as well as their program, Heroes of the Animal Kingdom — and discover some incredible facts about a variety of animals!

1 & 4 pm

Beneficial Bugs with Educator Patrice Anibal
Library

2 pm

Nature Walk with Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin
Education Path

3 – 5 pm

Mocktails with Tea Expert Frank Kwei
Pavilion
Take a break from exploring to sip a delicious tea-basedmocktail with Tea Expert Frank Kwei! Surrounded by 360-degree views of the landscape, enjoy a special mocktail inspired by this year’s Earth Day Celebration.

Available All Day

In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, join the Pound Ridge Partnership for An Eco Afternoon, Saturday April 25th.

Community organizations and sustainable vendors are coming together, at Pound Ridge Square, to highlight earth-friendly initiatives. Have a question, just ask one of our experts. Enjoy food, live music, eco demos, sustainable shopping and giveaways, crafts and other kids activities, all while you learn about ways to can make your home, garden and lives more sustainable.

www.PoundRidgePartnership.org

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Cannon Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is honored to extend an invitation to a commemorative evening in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Cannon Ridge Chapter will host the Remembrance Ball at the historic Lounsbury House. This black-tie gala commemorates our Nation’s Semiquincentennial, pays tribute to those who fought for American independence, and respectfully honors all sacrifices made at the Battle of Ridgefield. 

Gold’s Dragoons of Westport will be joining us to pay tribute to the great-grandson of their founder and fellow Gold’s Dragoon, Patriot Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Gould of Fairfield, who was killed in action as he led his men during some of the fiercest fighting of the Battle of Ridgefield. Keith Marshall Jones III, author and the definitive voice of the Battle of Ridgefield, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. 

The evening will feature an exceptional dinner prepared by Chef Forrest Pasternack, trained at the Culinary Institute of America. The menu will be rooted in the revolutionary era and inspired by the storied hospitality of George and Martha Washington. Thereafter, guests will be invited to dance, and to participate in a charitable bidding, reflecting the long-held tradition of society assembling in fellowship and service to the common good.  

Proceeds from the Remembrance Ball will remain local to Connecticut and New York and will support the Cannon Ridge Chapter’s charitable initiatives in education, patriotism—particularly service to veterans and their families—and historic preservation.

We would be delighted by the pleasure of your company and hope you will join us for this meaningful occasion.

Join us in the Sculpture Garden for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, and a live auction as we celebrate Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia and NXTHVN, co-founded by Titus Kaphar and Jason Price, for their commitment to arts and culture in Connecticut!

Toasts by:
Kymberly Pinder, Dean, Yale School of Art
Mark Mennin, artist

If you are unable to attend, please consider purchasing a table or tickets for artists and curators. 

Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer and Mercedes Ruehl star in Terry Gilliam's must-see comic masterpiece. Williams is Parry, a homeless history professor who lives in a fantasy world full of castles, Red Knights and damsels in distress. Bridges co-stars as Jack, New York's #1 shock deejay, whose off-hand arrogance triggers a tragedy which ruins his career. Penniless and without prospects, Jack finds himself plucked from disaster by the most improbable of saviors... Parry. And so the amazing story of the Fisher King unfolds a modern quest for redemption and the Holy Grail, filled with humor, heartbreak and ravishing romance.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/the-fisher-king/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

Join us to celebrate the release of Come Eat, the newest cookbook from Melissa Ben-Ishay—New York Times bestselling author, TikTok sensation, and CEO & co-founder of Baked by Melissa. COME EAT: 100 Nourishing Recipes to Eat Every Day is a vibrant, flavor-packed collection of delicious, nutritious meals designed to make it easy and joyful to nourish yourself and your family every day.

This special event is the only Connecticut stop on Melissa’s Come Eat! Book Tour.

The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30pm, where guests will enjoy an open wine bar, light bites and sample vibrant recipes from Come Eat! , specially prepared by Michael Joseph’s Catering. At 7:15pm, Melissa will take the stage for an engaging conversation and audience Q&A, offering insight into her creative process and passion for nourishing everyday cooking. A signed copy of Come Eat! is included in your ticket ($35 value) . Everyone receives a gift bag too!
www.dariendca.org/register

Back once again by popular demand! Live standup comedy featuring performers from Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, America's Got Talent and Comedy Central. Starring Maureen Langan, Ian Lara, Peter Revello and Brian Scolaro. Hosted by Ray Ellin.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/special_events/stars-of-late-night-comedy-2026/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=special

Join us for an afternoon of story, song, and soldiers. CT’s first state troubadour will set the stage, the 5th Connecticut Regiment will reenact a Revolutionary War battle, and Sarah Mather will share her personal stories. Colonial treats and Revolutionary books for sale. Fun for the whole family!

https://www.matherhomestead.org/event-details/troubadours-soldiers-and-storytellers-live-at-the-homestead

Since launching The RealReal in 2011, Julie Wainwright has transformed how we buy and sell fashion, jewelry, and art, all while promoting sustainability and circularity. Join us for an inspiring conversation and thoughtfully curated dining experience as Wainwright shares the story behind her groundbreaking success as Founder of The RealReal.

Tickets include a signed copy of Wainwright’s Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion-Dollar Business that Rocked the Fashion Industry.

Join us for a lively discussion about forests — how they function, why they matter, and how we can better understand and care for them in a changing world.

The evening will feature Ethan Tapper, a forest ecologist, best-selling author, digital-storyteller, and nationally-recognized voice on rethinking our relationship with forests. Tapper is the author of How to Love a Forest, an internationally-acclaimed work that blends science, history, and personal experience to challenge conventional ideas about “good” and “bad” nature, invasive species, and what responsible stewardship really means. Through his writing, public speaking, and large online following, Tapper has become a leading advocate for a more honest, ethical, and adaptive approach to caring for forests.

He will be joined by Rod Christie, the long-serving Executive Director of the Mianus River Gorge, and a deeply respected conservation leader whose work has shaped land protection, stewardship practices, and public understanding of the Hudson Valley’s natural landscapes. The event will close with audience Q&A.
Copies of Ethan Tapper's bestselling book, How to Love a Forest, will be available for purchase and signing.

The evening will be moderated by David Pogue, the Emmy Award–winning journalist, author, and television host best known for his work with CBS Sunday Morning, The New York Times, and NOVA. A Bedford resident, Pogue brings curiosity, clarity, and wit to conversations that bridge science, culture, and everyday life.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bedford-field-notes-forests-tickets-1983281858427?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Join a fun and lively annual community celebration at Have A Heart for Kids In Crisis on Thursday, May 7, 6:30 – 10:30 PM at Silver Spring Country Club that directly supports Ridgefield students. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a sit down dinner.

Every dollar raised at Have A Heart benefits Ridgefield school’s TeenTalk program, providing 24/7 access to compassionate support for middle and high school students. Through confidential, on-campus counseling at East Ridge and Scotts Ridge Middle School and Ridgefield High School, TeenTalk offers a safe place for students to be heard, build resilience, and strengthen their well-being, whenever they need it most.
https://e.givesmart.com/events/Mqe/

The Darien Community Association is delighted to welcome you to our annual Plant Sale and Meadowlands Market! Outside, you'll find hundreds of perennials, annuals, and native plants, all of which were grown in our DCA Greenhouse or donated from members’ gardens, will be for sale. A variety of pots and gardening items will be available for sale from the DCA Thrift Shop pop-up tent.

Inside the DCA's Garden Wing, shop a thoughtfully curated selection of goods and gifts - just in time for Mother's Day!

Find us on Instagram at @dariendca to learn more about the vendors you'll find!

All of your purchases will support our nonprofit organization, whose primary mission is to bring our community together. We hope to see you there!

No tickets are required.

www.dariendca.org/register

Honoring Gianna + Chazz Palminteri & Fran + Douglas Maine

Featured Performance by Felicia Collins & Comedy by Brian Scott McFadden

Game on! Scott Pilgrim just met the girl of his dreams … literally. But in order for them to date, he must defeat her seven evil exes – a rogues’ gallery – including an infamous skateboarder, a vegan rock star and fearsome identical twins! From the genre-smashing director of Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead comes “a true original” (Entertainment Weekly) powered up by wit, action and groundbreaking visuals that you will want to watch again as soon as it’s over!
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This special tour highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration alongside the timeless classics that continue to unite audiences across generations. This was a pivotal album that carried reggae’s message of resistance, spirituality, and hope onto the global stage. Songs like “Positive Vibration,” “Roots, Rock, Reggae,” and “War” remain as relevant today as ever: powerful expressions of music as both a cultural force and a call for unity.

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Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.
https://bedfordplayhouse.org/movies/jaws/?utm_source=bedford_magazine&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=film

Save the Date! Our Ridgefield Town Party is back for its second year!

This year we welcome author Allison Pataki to speak about her new book It Girl, on shelves March 10. Join us for lunch in the garden, plus raffles, prizes, and more as we celebrate America at the turn of the 20th century and the women who broke barriers. Tickets on sale soon!

Join us for this year’s celebration under a starlit tent in Ossining, overlooking the Hudson River on land protected forever by a Westchester Land Trust conservation easement and cared for by the Dominican Sisters of Hope. It will be an evening of beauty, connection, and shared commitment to the people and places that bring us hope and matter most.

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Honorary Benefit Committee Co-Chairs

LORI ENSINGER
Former President of Westchester Land Trust President

LAURA ROSSI
Vice President of the New York Community Trust, Westchester

Benefit Committee Co-Chairs

JESSICA WATTS and JENNIFER WEGE

Honorees

Preservation Award

Dominican Sisters of Hope

For their vision and dedication in protecting their remarkable land overlooking the Hudson River in Ossining

Cultivating Community Award

Allison Turcan

For her tireless work as a community farmer and founder of D.I.G. Farm in North Salem, connecting people—especially young people—to the land in meaningful ways

Community Volunteer Award

Doug Mancinelli

For his hands-on leadership and commitment as the founder of the North Castle Vine Cutters

Marc Maron is a critically acclaimed film and television actor, stand-up comedian, and podcast host. Maron has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career. His most recent, “MARC MARON: PANICKED” premiered on HBO in August 2025. Maron has a peerless reputation in the podcasting world through his landmark podcast “WTF with Marc Maron.” Launched in 2009, this interview-style podcast receives over 50 million listens every year and has become a phenomenon in the podcasting space. Maron starred in the Netflix series “GLOW," for which he received a Critic’s Choice Award Nomination and SAG Award nomination, as well as the scripted series "MARON," which aired for four seasons on IFC.

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Ceara Jane O’Sullivan, an Emmy Award-winning television writer who is in her fourth year at Saturday Night Live, will host this long-form improv show with cast and writers from SNL. In her words, “We might read rejected sketches, we’ll definitely do improv, some of us will do stand-up, and at least half of us will be drinking on stage.” Featuring: Jimmy Fowlie, Chloe Troast, Carl Tart, Ben Marshall, Asha Ward, + Special Guests! (All guests subject to change)

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Vibrant orange sunflowers. Rippling yellow grain. Trees bursting with white bloom. "The pictures come to me as in a dream," Vincent Van Gogh said. A dream that too often turned to life-shattering nightmare. Winner of Golden Globe and New York Film Critics Best Actor Awards, Kirk Douglas gives a fierce portrayal as the artist torn between the joyous inspiration of his genius and the dark desperation of his tormented mind. The obsessed Van Gogh painted the way other men breathe, driving away family and friends, including artist Paul Gauguin (1956 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award winner Anthony Quinn). Directed by Vincente Minnelli and saturated with the hues of Van Gogh's sea, field and sky, Lust for Life captures the ecstasy of art. And the agony of one man's life.
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The Festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at Parkway Field in Pleasantville. This must-attend summer event for the whole family features a host of delicious food and drink offerings, activities for kids, a warm, positive, community vibe, and of course, great music on three stages.  

Winter Pre-Sale Tickets are now on sale through the festival website: www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com or in person at the Festival Box Office located in the Village’s Rec Center at 48 Marble Avenue in Pleasantville (next to Parkway Field). The Box Office will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm. This year, again, discounted tickets are being made available to Pleasantville residents with valid proof of residency at the Box Office only. Discounts will be available during the Winter Pre-Sale only. Once the line-up is announced in the Spring, all discounted pricing will end.

For information about the event, including ticketing details, line-up announcements, upcoming instructions about how artists can submit to play the Festival, Tent City sales, volunteer opportunities, other ways to support the Festival, and more, visit www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com, or follow the Festival on Facebook or Instagram @pvillemusicfest.

Few artists embody the heart and soul of their city like Trombone Shorty. Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today, Shorty has spent his entire life not only carrying the torch for Crescent City culture, but also propelling it forward into the 21st century with his ecstatic live performances and intoxicating blend of rock, funk, soul, jazz, blues, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences.

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Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. THIS IS NOT A TRIBUTE ACT- THIS IS THE REAL THING.  Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates, playing together along with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out ROYAL ALBERT HALL ELP show from 1992 with live on stage performances of Carl Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band (Paul Bielatowicz and Simon Fitzpatrick).

All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic Emerson, Lake & Palmer show.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards) of the Nice, Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer), and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s, with a musical sound including adaptations of classical music with jazz and symphonic rock elements, dominated by Emerson’s flamboyant use of the Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, and piano (although Lake wrote several acoustic songs for the group).

• VIP INFO / DISCOUNTS / PROMOTIONS

  A VIP Q&A with Carl Palmer, Paul Bielatowicz & Simon Fitzpatrick

  VIP Ticket Holders receive: 

  •Q&A WITH CARL & HIS BAND

  • ONE ON ONE PHOTO WITH CARL & HIS BAND

  • EARLY ACCESS TO PURCHASE AUTOGRAPHED MERCHANDISE

  • ATTENDEES MUST ALSO BE TICKETED FOR THE ELP SHOW

  • LIMIT 50 FANS ONLY.

  *Sorry, Carl will not be able to sign any autographs at this event.*

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Step back in time for an epic, large-scale reenactment of the Battle of White Plains, set against the stunning backdrop of Ward Pound Ridge

Reservation.

Thousands of people from the tri-state region are expected to attend REV FEST 250, which will tell the story of the American Revolution from multiple perspectives – patriots, loyalists, and those caught in between. Part of Westchester's official Semiquincentennial (250th) commemoration of the American Revolution, this two-day, free event will immerse attendees in a Westchester that was filled with patriots, loyalists, and those caught in between.

Activities:

REV FEST 250 is designed with both education and enjoyment in mind, making it accessible and engaging for all ages, allowing visitors to absorb history in different ways through listening, watching, and doing. The over 4,000 acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation will be transformed back to a time when a rebellion was underway in the lower Hudson Valley through:

500 reenactors participating in a reenactment of the Battle of White Plains Dramatic and musical stage performances Period costume, craft, cooking and manufacturing demonstrations including interactive sessions Exhibitors from across the region

For Visitors:

Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets  Food Trucks on Site

Transportation and Parking: There is free parking at Ward Pound Ridge

There will be a shuttle bus from Katonah Metro-North Station. The two closest train stations to the event are Katonah and Goldens Bridge. 

Ride-share Services: ParaTransit is a shared ride public service for people with disabilities that operates within Westchester County. Eligible riders are required to make an advance reservation at least one (1) to seven (7) days in advance. Next day reservations must be made by calling (914) 995-7272 between the hours of 9:00am to 4:55pm. Advanced reservations can be made online or on the app.

Visitors who make a weekend of it are encouraged to use the REV FEST 250 website at visitwestchesterny.com/250 to find local accommodations, restaurants, and attractions, all of which will create a ripple effect of economic activity throughout the county.

Katonah's annual Peppermint Parade is happening on Saturday, December 5th.

Bring the kids out, because Santa's coming to town!

Get ready for some horse-ridin', gun-totin', whiskey-drinkin' fun in Lawrence Kasdan's SILVERADO! The spirited Western stars Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner, and Danny Glover as four unwitting heroes who cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are. Thanks to its authentic look and spectacular cast, which also includes Rosanna Arquette, John Cleese, Brian Dennehy, Jeff Goldblum, and Oscar-winner Linda Hunt (1983 Best Supporting Actress, The Year of Living Dangerously), this exciting Old West adventure created a whole new generation of Western fans and earned its "modern classic" status.
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