Farewell to summer
byWAG Weekly sees summer off with a little beach reading, a little retail therapy and a few good eats.
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Lip-smacking ‘Maccs’
byThe WAG staff recently sampled a new twist on the classic treat – milk-, dark- and white-chocolate dipped macaroons.
Treasures return to Norwalk
bySave the date of Sept. 16 for the 11th annual edition of the Lockwood-Mathews Old-fashioned Flea Market in Norwalk.
The other Open
byParalleling the US Open is Greenwich Polo Club’s East Coast Open (Sunday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 9), considered to be one of the most prestigious polo competitions in the United States.
One for the books
byCelebrate 50 years of the US Open with the USTA’s fab new book.
A Sweet event
byNew Canaan portraitist Olga Sweet helps a Long Island equine organization help people with disabilities.
All that jazz…
byArtsWestchester has announced the lineup for JazzFest White Plains, to be held Sept. 12 through 16.
Fashionable fundraising to end bullying
byKick off the school year with kindness at Bloomingdales’ “Fashionable Fundraiser.”
Feeling like a 1,000 bucks at Neiman Marcus
byThanks to Lancer’s luxe beauty line and spa treatments.
Burkelman lights the way
byKevin Burke and David Kimelman of Burkelman in Cold Spring were showcasing their luxe Burkelman Candles at the NY NOW summer market in Manhattan.
Trending with Wesley Moon
byWesley Moon, whose inventive designs impressed WAG at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House this spring, was a featured speaker at NY NOW.
Hawaiian holiday
byYou don’t have to go farther than the Bronx to be in the Aloha state, thanks to a season of Hawaiian programming, courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden.
Rooney Mara returns to her Bedford roots
bySave Saturday, Aug. 18 for an evening with actress Rooney Mara as she takes part in a special screening of her 2015 film “Carol” at Bedford Playhouse in her hometown.
The ever-inviting world of Rachel Ashwell
byTwo new books by Rachel Ashwell, one on interiors and another on flowers, offer the perfect inspiration – and escape.
Filling backpacks with love
byThe Sharing Shelf helps kids in need get the school year off to the right start.
Back to college essentials
byIt’s crunch time – for back to school shopping, that is. Stock up on these essentials to take you from the dorm to class and beyond.
Hear those ’20s roar…
byIt’s going to be the bee’s knees in Chappaqua Sept. 16, when the New Castle Historical Society holds its Jazz Era Picnic in the Park fundraiser.
Hey Stamford, let’s eat
byGet ready for two days of food and fun in downtown Stamford.
Showing your true (school) colors
byKick off the school year in style with one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly accessories from Dona Bela Shreds.
A new address for Patricia’s Presents
byPatricia’s Presents is on the move, with Patricia Polk relocating her Ridgefield gift shop to Bethel.