Paint it like Pollock
byJoin MoCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) Westport on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. as the museum tries to break Jackson Pollock’s record for the world’s largest abstract painting.
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A death in the Westfair family
byWe mark the passing of one of Westfair Communication’s four-legged “staffers,” Willy DelBello, the 8-year-old West Highland Terrier son of publisher Dee DelBello.
Back at the movies in Bedford
byBedford Playhouse returns with a slate of blockbusters.
Saying it with music at Caramoor
byYou can enjoy Mozart and more with the Jeremy Denk livestream from Caramoor Oct. 25 at 3 p.m.
‘Spirited’ fun – Halloween at Goosefeather
byWith the virus ramping up this fall, Halloween is looking a bit like a thing of the past. But Goosefeather in Tarrytown is determined to raise your spirits – and some spirits as well.
Tiffany celebrates iconic Elsa Peretti designs
byWe’ve always adored Elsa Peretti’s designs for Tiffany & Co., from her iconic open heart series to her sculptural bean motifs to her chandelier mesh earrings. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Bone cuff, a limited number of Peretti pieces have been reissued and are making the grand tour.
Masks of the moment
byFew articles remain as ubiquitous – or as controversial – as masks. But they continue to help us protect others and ourselves from the highly contagious coronavirus.
Tech support for nonprofits is just a click away
byThe Westchester Community Foundation (WCF), a division of The New York Community Trust that helps other county nonprofits pursue their individual missions, has announced that it will offer Covid-19 Technology Technical Assistance Grants to support their tech needs as more of their operations shift virtually.
‘Love and Imagination’ in Fairfield
by“Five short plays by David Ives, six monologues by Barrie Cole and one terrific evening of theater”: That’s how Theatre Fairfield, Fairfield University’s resident production company, describes “Love and Imagination,” the virtual opening of its 2020-2021 season Oct. 23 through 25.
Danbury asks: Are we alone in the universe?
byThis weekend’s fifth annual Western Connecticut UFO Conference will focus on who (or what) was behind the rash of sightings in the 1980s and 1990s still linger decades later.
Foodies for Chappaqua
byJoin Chappaqua’s first Food Truck Night on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the lower lot of the Robert E. Bell Middle School on South Greeley Avenue.
Celebrating bosses on their special day
byToday, Oct. 16, is Boss’ Day and we’d thought you’d enjoy this painting by Nyack’s most famous artist, Edward Hopper.
Me-how! ‘Cats in Art’ goes 3-D
by“Cats in Art: A Pop-Up Book” (Thames & Hudson). This time paper engineer Corina Fletcher has transformed six of her paintings into three-dimensional works of art
Voluptuous Venice in a fragrance bottle
byValmont captures the seductive spirit of Venice in a new fragrance
Not your grandma’s pantsuit – the latest fave from Cristina Ottaviano
byWe so enjoyed the time we spent with designer Cristina Ottaviano and love hearing about what she’s loving to design right now. For her, the moment belongs to the statement pantsuit – silky, flowing, ultra-feminine and accented with a bustier top. In other words, not your grandmother’s pantsuit.
A smooth(ie) way to help kids
byRestaurateur Marc Penvenne has partnered with Kids Helping Kids in creating a special smoothie drink to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit, which is based in Stamford and serves lower Fairfield County.
NYBG celebrates cultures East and West
byThe New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx takes us to the Caribbean, Latin America and Japan – without us hardly having to leave our homes. The garden celebrates…
Love your hair – and your health-care heroes
byHair and health-care hero Nicole Newland was saluted earlier today on “Good Morning America.”
Tea (Forté) and sympathy
byElection, pandemic: These days everyone is just a little stressed out. Our friends at Tea Forté have an answer.
Benefiting the Quick Center – and suicide prevention
byVanessa Williams, Blair Underwood, Hari Nef and Wilson Cruz headline a one-night-only Quick Center benefit performance of “Right Before I Go,” a play written by Stan Zimmerman and directed by Michael Wilson, tomorrow, Oct. 10.