Guests of the conqueror
Although he was short of money, Alexander did not want to leave his men without financial resources. He enquired very carefully into their circumstances,…
November 2016
Byzantine with a twist
Of music’s myriad styles, Byzantine is one of the lesser-known forms. But Angelo Lampousis is trying to change that. Lampousis is executive director of…
The Byzantine connection
When we think of Greece, we think of Greco-Roman ruins. But the country also has a rich Byzantine tradition – courtesy of St. Paul…
Head of the class
In the film “My Dinner With Andre,” two men of the theater — Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn — have a conversation about the…
In black and white
The Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport invites you to a “Rendezvous in Black.” The two solo black-and-white shows (Nov. 10-Dec. 16) by Cindy…
The outsider
Photographs courtesy Philip Holt. Philip Holt sees what others don’t see. But that’s because the South Salem photographer has an unusual way of looking…
Nurturing the arts
Variety is the spice of Katonah – and the arts organizations that bear the northern Westchester village’s name. “We live in a very diverse…
The magical world of sculptor Paige Bradley
Paige Bradley is in her element, her studio, her world. As a first-time guest, I try to take it all in. My eyes dart…
Art without boundaries
It’s been quite the artistic journey for Ben Diep and Mairead Daly-Diep, the husband-and-wife founders and directors of Square Peg Gallery. The Hastings-on-Hudson arts…
A new Old Master
“A lot of people say I should’ve lived in the 17th century,” Peter Layne Arguimbau says. And indeed the Greenwich painter lives very well…
Their bodies, themselves
“Why have there been no great women artists?” It’s a question that feminist art historian Linda Nochlin posed in a seminal 1971 essay and…
Daisy Jopling lights up the stage with her passion-fueled music
Some loose string and an empty tissue box. That’s all it took to ignite Daisy Jopling’s career as an internationally acclaimed classical rock violinist….
Taking them to the woodshed
Art comes in different shapes, sizes and media. Kent Lapp learned the art of building from his dad, Sanford, but actually, more from his…
Gilmor girl
If you’re a fan of antiquing, galleries, independent bookstores, coffeehouses and gift and tea shops, than you would enjoy a day in Millerton in Dutchess…
An encounter worthy of Shelley
“Art for art’s sake” is the theme that motivates most contemporary artists. Yet paradoxically, much of history’s most striking classical artwork has been created…
Giving motion to stillness
Jill Moser’s art creates cohesion through contradiction. The New York-based artist — who was recently featured at Heather Gaudio Fine Art in New Canaan —…
In bold strokes
Oshi Rabin is devoted to art, in all its forms. Visitors to Mahlstedt Gallery in New Rochelle on a recent morning can come to…
Art walk
Susan Stillman is causing a bit of a stir at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester. Actually, it’s the White Plains artist’s work that’s been getting…
Elizabeth Hurley spreads the word
Elizabeth Hurley is nothing short of a sensation. For both who she is and for what she does. Who could forget when the British…
Carving splendor
Written by Jane K. Dove. Photographs of the Economos’ residence courtesy Judith and Andrew Economos. “Totally renovating our home has been a true labor of love,”…
Nature’s art gallery
It is a wonder that one cannot impart to others.” – Ho Chi Minh “To form this wonder, nature only uses stone and water…
Where philanthropy’s always in fashion
“You don’t know how many times I’ve covered this face with kisses,” Avril Graham said teasingly as WAG recently presented her with a copy…
After Hemingway
Written by Seymour Topping When Fidel Castro recently celebrated his 90th birthday, the frail Cuban leader sat in what seemed to be a specially…
Viking conquests
How can three generations of relatives make the most of a European vacation? A Viking River Cruise. As its ads on PBS’ “Masterpiece” explain,…
Art amid the palms
May I come clean? I love Miami. There are many reasons for this, some more shallow than others, but what really pasos my doble…
A new Hole in the Wall Gang
“Fondita” means “hole in the wall,” and that’s what the building on the corner of Center Avenue in Mamaroneck was — a takeout place…
Suburban sophistication
Jordan Hall 10803, one of Pelham’s newest eateries, is likely to catch your eye as you walk down the village’s Fifth Avenue, with greenery…
The art of Champagne
With the holidays just around the corner, wineries that produce sparkling wines are getting busy. Decades ago the Champagne region did an amazing job…
Pumpkin Spice Popovers
Now that fall has arrived, what better way to warm up on a chilly day than with pumpkin spice popovers? While few restaurants make…
Healing, an art and a science
Written by Janet T. Langham Some people believe that healing is an art. Others assert it is a science. I prefer to think of healing…
Wish List
PRESENTS MOST PLAYFUL The creations of designer Jonathan Adler have graced WAG’s pages before. And his stylishly whimsical selections, available at namesake boutiques in…
Sculpting a new look
As I have maintained, your hair can be your best accessory and also a natural material for artistic expression. We don’t always think of…
Dance fever
With the continued rise of high intensity exercise, fitness has become an activity in which the phrase “the harder, the better” is the norm….