Booking new ventures
Those lovely ladies, Claire Gilvar and Meryl Lefkowitz, at Booked Parties have been quite busy since we wrote about them in the July issue…
Double delight at Cooper Hewitt
WAG had advanced – and dreamed about – two exhibitions that recently opened at Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum in Manhattan. And the press preview that…
Color us grateful
With Passover and Easter upon us, things can get a bit hectic. (On the other hand, at least we don’t have to organize the…
A fair, forgotten no more
A mention of the New York World’s Fair brings to mind the 1964 edition or perhaps even its 1939 predecessor. Both remain alive in…
An evening of posies, Pucci – and purses
WAG was invited to the recent press/member opening preview of “Judith Leiber: Crafting a New York Story” at the Museum of Arts and Design…
Bankwell helps furry friends find a home
We at WAG are big nature lovers, so we’re more than happy to spread the word about the Bankwell for Good Pet Adoption Project….
An ode to Mother Nature
Six artists at Heather Gaudio Fine Art in New Canaan are collaborating on “Matters at Hand,” a tribute to the beauty and ephemeral quality…
A musical tribute to American treasures
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra will offer an April 22 concert in tribute to two American treasures, Pete Seeger and the Hudson River. The “American…
Be their guest, in New Canaan
Show houses are a tried-and-true way to see the best and latest in interior design and home decorating trends. One Kings Lane, the online…
Tuesday afternoon with Jean-Georges
One editor said that the first time she tasted the black truffle and Fontina pizza, she moaned. It was “When Harry Met Sally” worthy….
40 and fab
Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson might sound like the name of a prestigious law firm. But everyone in classical music knows them as the members of the terrific…
Angela Roi’s animal-friendly bags
With our April issue devoted to the animal kingdom, it makes for perfect timing to highlight again the designs of Angela Roi. As WAG…
Feats of clay
Members of the ceramics community – and those interested in the field – are invited to Clay Forum V. News of the forum, to…
Cat-nipped
As Mary Shustack noted, we are feline-smitten in April WAG, in part because we’ve always enjoyed cultural cats. Hello Kitty is such a fave…
Kitties, sitting pretty
WAG’s April issue is devoted to all things animal. And the opening essay by Georgette Gouveia, editor-in-chief, offers a look at those beloved felines….
Brides through the ages
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum – a favorite destination and the subject of many a WAG story – is about to open for its 2017 season. And…
And ‘Dinner’
Can’t make the luncheon at the Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges to hear Melissa Clark talk about her new cookbook, “Dinner: Changing the…
Melissa Clark’s luncheon…
Two years ago, WAG savored an opportunity to cover the first Literary Luncheon at the Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges. http://www.wagmag.com/the-books-of-ruth-reichl/ Now our…
Bye bye, Bao Bao
After six days of goodbye events, including a dumpling party and heart-shaped ice cake feedings, the Chinese Ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai…
Rufus Wainwright reconnects with his roots
Written by Gregg Shapiro Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright’s Hudson Valley roots run deep. His father, singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III (of “Dead Skunk” fame), grew up…