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CHARTING HIS COURSE
We sit down with Old Greenwich’s Sean Hudock to discuss how he weathered the unpredictable seas of theater to bring his daring vision to life on New York’s biggest stage. by jill johnson mann
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BUZZ Joe Massa’s powerful platform gives survivors of suicide attempts a chance to be heard—and to help others.
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In the theater world, there’s a saying that nothing ever goes according to plan— but sometimes, that’s where the magic happens.
This month’s cover story (“Charting His Course,” page 66) follows the winding voyage of Old Greenwich native Sean Hudock who, along with producing partner Matthew Masten, brought the haunting folk musical Swept Away to Broadway.
Set against a backdrop of shipwreck, survival and sacrifice—and featuring music by The Avett Brothers—Swept Away is as emotionally raw as it is visually striking. But what’s just as captivating as the show is the journey it took to get there.
Sean didn’t grow up steeped in Broadway. He wasn’t a stage-door kid or the son of theater veterans. His father was a prosecutor; his mother worked in marketing. His earliest inspiration? Paul Ryan Rudd, a Shakespearean actor who lived nearby and welcomed Sean into the world of performance with passion, patience and poetry. (Yes, that Paul Rudd— not the Marvel superhero, but the stage legend who once played Henry V opposite Meryl Streep.)
From Greenwich High School to the University of Richmond, Sean found his footing—and his voice—by taking chances, starting an improv troupe, directing plays and eventually launching his own productions. Initially viewing Swept Away as just an idea and a handful of songs, he took another leap, one that would take nearly a decade of persistence.
The Broadway run of Swept Away may have been short, but its impact was not. It defied expectations. It challenged audiences. And it showed what can happen when someone dares to bring something different to the stage—even when the winds aren’t in their favor.
Sean is the kind of person Greenwich should be proud to claim—creative, courageous and deeply grounded in the place he calls home. An observation his mother proudly shared with us, his journey is proof that dreams don’t always follow a straight line. Sometimes, the long way around is the only way to get there.
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With millions of views, joe massa’s grassroots project reminds us that healing starts with being heard
The first time Joe Massa focused his lens on the devastating topic of suicide, he was a Southern Connecticut State University documentarian creating a film festival entry. He and his producing-partner brother picked their topic somewhat randomly for a 2016 contest seeking public-awareness-themed films.
The next time he turned on his camera to explore suicide, it was unexpectedly more personal. The Greenwich resident was working in a restaurant when his festival film project came up, and a bartending co-worker confessed to Massa matter-of-factly, “You know, I tried to kill myself once.”
Kev Moore’s struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts began at a young age after he was sexually molested by a stranger.
To cope with his depression, he turned to drugs and alcohol, which only fueled the depression more.
At his lowest, Kev was homeless and diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, ADD and ARFID at 35. He experienced visual, auditory and somatic hallucinations. This combination of events led Kev to attempt to take his own life by overdosing on a combination of prescription pills. Today, Kev is a singer-songwriter and mental health advocate.
Massa was stunned. “He was probably the last person I could have imagined attempting suicide. He is six-foot-three, all muscle and covered in tattoos. Just the epitome of what you would think of as a tough, strong guy.”
The friend bravely offered to tell Massa his story on camera. “He knew it was important,” the documentarian recalls. “Survivors don’t usually
Lin Bouthillier grew up in a very traditional household. Her father was very strict and was of the mindset that if she were to touch any boys, she had better be married. She was bullied throughout her childhood in school and sexually abused by her boyfriend. Once her father found out that she was sexually active and not married, he threw her out of the house at night in the middle of the winter in Buffalo. Eventually, she demanded her boyfriend marry her and give her a child, which he did. Her husband was a controlling man who neglected to show her any love, would force her to sign over her paychecks and did not allow her to have her own life. She would ultimately decide to try to take her life by carbon monoxide poisoning in their garage. She stopped at the last minute, because she had three dogs and did not want them have nobody to care for them.
Today, Lin is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach. Her mission is to help trauma and abuse survivors to heal and live a life free of the constraints of trauma.
talk about it, especially men. And he felt like his story might help someone.”
After posting filmed interviews online, Massa says, he was inundated with messages from other suicide survivors who reached out, volunteering to tell their stories, too.
And that is how Massa slowly began filming and sharing the stories of survivors of
failed suicide attempts on his TikTok channel @mysuicidestory and his related website mysuicidestory.org. The TikTok channel where Massa’s intimate and moving interviews have amassed more than 10 million views, has more than 1.6 million followers. He is also currently writing a book about his experiences speaking with suicide survivors.
Alexandra Perkins had a tough childhood. Her mom was a drug addict and was in and out of her life. Her dad was in the military, which caused Alley to bounce around and attend different schools, where she was often bullied. In college Alley’s boyfriend cheated on her, which sent her into a spiral. She told him she was going to take her life, and he did nothing. She purchased bleach and aspirin and consumed those along with her psychiatric meds that she had been hoarding. She crawled into a ditch in a creek and buried herself under some branches and leaves. Eventually, when loved ones realized she was missing, her boyfriend told police what she had said. The State police searched and found her. When she was brought to the hospital, they said hypothermia had saved her life because it had shut down her body, and as a result her body did not pump the toxins through.
Today, Alley is a mental health advocate.
Massa’s subjects to date have ranged from a makeup artist who tried to kill herself with a combination of bleach, aspirin and drowning to a homeless teenager from Bridgeport and a New York Times bestselling author.
“I’ve never had to twist anyone’s arm to sit down and talk once they’ve reached out. If anything, they nd it cathartic,” says Massa. “ e
common denominator with everyone who’s reached out is the idea that telling their story might help someone.”
And as much as his intention is raising public awareness about depression and suicidal ideation, each of his poignant interviews begins with a blackened screen that contains a trigger warning as well as toll-free numbers for
Mark Turnipseed grew up in a traditional Christian household. He was molested by his uncle several times during childhood. He knew he was gay at a young age. Once his parents learned he was gay, they sent him to a special Christian school that practiced conversion therapy. They physically abused Mark, holding him down while performing rituals with prayer. He was sent to several different types of these schools. During his stay at one, he met a boy with whom he fell in love. This was the first time Mark came to terms with his sexuality. Mark’s parents’ disapproval and other life factors led him to drug use. His boyfriend eventually died. Mark attempted to take his life by overdosing on several prescription drugs.
Today, Mark is a mental health advocate, author and six-time Ironman Triathlete.
suicide hotlines.
“At rst, I struggled with sharing some of the graphic details, and I wondered if we should cut them,” he says. “But then I came to the realization that the subject matter is just too serious to sugarcoat things.”
While Massa, who works as a technology specialist at Stamford-based Lovesac, readily
Christopher Scott Krietchman is a former bodybuilder in New York City. He was active in the NYC nightlife scene and began abusing substances, in particular, GHB. Although he was always partying, Christopher had constant and overwhelming feelings of isolation, abandonment and loneliness. He says that although he was in a city with 8 million people, “everyone walks past each other and doesn’t make eye contact, and that makes you feel even more alone.” Eventually, Christopher intentionally took a large amount of GHB to overdose.
Today he is a mental health advocate and the founder of the mental health organization Wellvyl.
admits he’s not a mental health expert and has no formal relationship with any suicide prevention or mental health organizations, he has been struck by the commonalities in his docuseries’ subjects.
“It’s been remarkable how many people that I’ve talked to have experienced some kind of trauma as a child. In a lot of cases, it’s been molestation,” Massa says. “And the other thing I’ve heard, again and again, is that no matter how determined someone was to end their life, as soon as they
Matt McCain’s father abused Matt and his mother, physically and mentally. The effects of this abuse would carry over into his adulthood. Eventually, he was diagnosed with rapid-cycling bipolar disorder. He turned to drugs and ultimately overdosed (this was not a suicide attempt, but just an accidental overdose). Ultimately, Matt lost hope after trying several different combinations of medication provided by his psychiatrist to treat the symptoms of his bipolar disorder. He plotted his attempt meticulously and chose to go to the weight room at his workplace early in the morning before anyone arrived. There he attempted to hang himself with his belt on one of the weight machines, but the belt snapped.
Today, Matt is an author and fine artist with three of his novels reaching the top 10 on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. His paintings can be found all around the world, from London to Las Vegas. Bar Rescue’s Jon Tafer and Alice Cooper’s Teen Youth Rock Center in Phoenix, Arizona, are among his clients.
really tried, there was almost immediate regret.”
Another consistent thread in their stories is one that friends and family of those su ering from depression should heed: “ ey worked really hard to mask their pain. ey o en tell me their loved ones had no idea how bad things had gotten. ey are hellbent on carrying their plans out and don’t want anyone to try to stop them.” at commonality in his survivor subjects, along with their remarkable ability to rebuild
their lives in the a ermath of their suicidal despair, has convinced Massa his ongoing passion project matters.
“With my camera, I’m helping people speak their truth, and I have found there is real value in it for them and hopefully, for other people,” he explains. “It went from something I thought was fascinating and important to something that has become an obligation. As long as people want to talk, I want to tell their stories.” mysuicidestory.com G
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OLD
When Old Greenwich native Jackie Fucigna was restoring a handsome vintage Colonial in Fairfield, she explored flea markets and estate sales for vintage home goods that were in need of some love. Her eye for design, along with a few coats of the perfect shade of chalk paint, brought her finds back to décor life.
While many of her refurbished pieces ended up in her family’s living spaces, the extras went to her garage. There, she sold her inventory in pop-up sales three or four times a year. She even staged her garage to look like a cozy design boutique by adding in lots of seasonal home décor that she sold, too.
Friends kept telling Fucigna her hobby was
really a business. The crowds at her garage events suggested they were right. “I never considered myself an entrepreneur,” says Fucigna, a former public relations professional who was a stay-at-home mom of three when her informal enterprise began. “But I began to wonder if there was something there.”
Eleven years ago, Fucigna found an abandoned storefront off-the-beaten retail path in Fairfield to see if the seasonal business she dubbed No. 299—in homage to the numerical address of her original Fairfield home—had staying power. Turns out it did. Success in her original Fairfield location was followed by two moves in downtown Fairfield and then expansion three years ago
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to a second location in downtown New Canaan, where Fucigna and her family had lived before Fairfield. Late last year, she opened her third No. 299 in Old Greenwich, where she was raised and her parents still live.
Yes, there is a theme here: Each of Fucigna’s boutiques are based in communities where her connections are strong.
“It’s really been a full-circle moment for me,” she says of her Old Greenwich shop, nestled on the first floor of a Victorian-style home updated as commercial space set back from Sound Beach Avenue. “Old Greenwich reminds me of the neighborhood where I ended up living in Fairfield—sweet and closeknit, full of beautiful homes with lots of charm and character.”
The move here has been full of serrendipity. It began when a New Canaan store customer, Riverside resident Kerry Anderson, urged her to find a home for No. 299 in Old Greenwich.
“I was a huge fan of her store and follow her on Instagram, and I told her there’s really nothing like what you’re doing in town,” says Anderson. “It was a void that needed to be filled.”
Fucigna began looking for vacant storefronts on Sound Beach Avenue the same day. And when she moved in, she learned that as a child her brother Tim had had regular playdates in the former house.
She has already received a warm welcome here for the kind of distinctive home accents she offers—well-curated goods that evoke her vintage-meets-modern design aesthetic.
“I love mixing old and new. You don’t have to fill your home with antiques to get the impact you can get just from adding in a few things that are vintage or that just look vintage,” she says. “They give every space the feeling that it’s more personal, and they also provide a sense of welcome.”
As for what’s in store, “I say I specialize in décor that you can carry to your car yourself,” she explains. So, while you can’t buy a sofa at No. 299, it’s a great place to discover the most interesting side table to sit next to it, along with mirrors, wall art, table décor, pillows, a charming array of hostess gifts jewelry and some women’s fashions.
“IT’S REALLY BEEN A FULLCIRCLE MOMENT FOR ME. OLD GREENWICH REMINDS ME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE I ENDED UP LIVING IN FAIRFIELD—SWEET AND CLOSEKNIT, FULL OF BEAUTIFUL HOMES WITH LOTS OF CHARM AND CHARACTER.”
—JACKIE FUCIGNA
You can explore Fucigna’s talents for designing with her No. 299 collections on Instagram @thisisninetyone, which features the ongoing evolution of her second Fairfield home—another fixer-upper she and her husband bought a few years ago as her kids headed off for college and their adult lives.
While retailing demands now keep Fucigna too busy to regularly take a paint brush to vintage finds, “my specialty is still the finishing touches,” she says. “I’ve learned it’s more than a hobby. It’s just in my blood.” G
Jackie’s spring room refresh tips
“I love to add green to my spaces, and this is the perfect time to do it,” she says. Even some supermarket-sourced succulents rehomed in interesting containers can add new visual interest. And they are also the perfect hostess gift. “Add in a candle or some tea towels, and it makes for a great presentation,” she says.
“Gold accents have been important in home design for a while, and I still love them; but I’m seeing lots of silver, and I like the idea of bringing that into your rooms,” she says. “If you have gold candles on your mantel, add in some silver ones just to give it the interest that comes from mixing metals.”
Just two hours north by car, the Hudson Valley beckons
by jamie marshall
For a quick and easy summer getaway, skip the beach and head north to the bucolic Hudson Valley. Once considered the breadbasket of Colonial America, today the Hudson Vally still has strong ties to its agricultural and farming roots. But in recent years, the area has changed significantly as a new generation of tastemakers, artists and influencers have settled here, bringing with them a youthful, vibrant energy that encompasses everything from food and fashion to home goods, art galleries and more. We’ve gathered a list of some our favorite spots. Once you’ve found your footing, we’re sure you’ll find more. The historic town of Hudson is frequently referred to as “Brooklyn North” for its seriously hipster vibe. And for good reason. The action centers around the main drag, Warren Street, lined with galleries, boutiques and antiques shops. There’s a ton to choose from, and part of the fun is in the discovery.
Among our current favorites is Jamestown, a clothing shop with a low-key vibe and upscale brands, the jeweler Geoffrey Good, whose Hudson atelier features his signature minimalist designs, and—if you’re lucky—a chance to say hello to his two Samoyeds. You don’t have to be in the market for a midcentury console or Eames chair to visit STAIR Galleries, where the public is welcome to come to preview upcoming auctions.
Stop for a coffee at The Maker, an 11-room boutique hotel that opened in 2019. Its owners, the founders of Fresh, connected three antique buildings and created a sumptuous hideway that fuses a mix of designs La Belle Epoque to Art Deco and Mid-Century. The café is styled after a European coffeehouse and features breads and pastries made daily at its Bartlett House bakery in nearby Ghent. Lunch at Feast & Floret, with its sensational pasta dishes. Or head to the outskirts of town for a visit to Klocke Estate, an earthto-glass brandy distillery, farm and dining destination in Claverack, New York, five miles from Hudson. Start or end your visit at the Antique Warehouse on Front Street, which spans 40,000 square feet and numbers more than 300 dealers. But leave time for a detour to Olana, the 250-acre riverfront estate of renowned
artist Frederic Church, who was a central figure in the Hudson River School. With five miles of carriage roads and stunning riverfront views, it’s a breathtaking spot that is free and open every day from 8 a.m. to sunset.
An hour south of Hudson, the sleepy village of Millbrook is all about connection to the land. This is horse country and farm country, where newly-tilled fields and lush fenced paddocks are the backdrop to gorgeous estates— most of which are hidden behind high gated walls. The 1,500acre Hitchcock Estate, where Timothy Leary spent time in the Sixties, is currently listed for a cool $65,000,000.
Millbrook is also home to two exquisite gardens, which are open to the public for a nominal daily fee. Both date back to the early 20th century, and each was the vision of wealthy landowners. But that’s where the similarities end. Set just outside of the village, the 185-acre Innisfree is a quintessential American stroll garden—a blend of Modernist and Romantic ideals with Chinese and Japanese garden design principles. It’s a lovely, tranquil spot where visitors can walk the paths and trails at their leisure or book a curator tour for a wonderful overview on the garden’s history, landscaping and original owners. It’s open from late April through early November.
By contrast, the 250-acre Wethersfield Gardens and Estate is located on a hilltop with a sweeping view of the countryside. The formal grounds are manicured in the Italian Renaissance style with fountains, sculptures and topiaries. There are marked walking trails and a grand brick Georgian house that is open for tours by reservation. In the summer, the gardens are in the full blaze of their perennial glory.
As long as you’ve made it this far, you might as well continue into Millbrook, with its small commercial district and side streets lined with beautifully restored Victorian homes. Alicia Adams sells her whisper-soft alpaca scarves, throws and home goods at stores in Aspen and Malibu, but Millbrook is her home. Her flagship shop is downtown, not far from Canoe Hill, a cozy bistro tucked back in a corner spot
behind the Millbrook Diner (a local favorite) and is known for its happy hour oysters and prosecco. Up the street, Antony Todd Home, founded by interior designer Antony Todd, is both aspirational and inspirational with its beautifully-curated selection of bespoke, vintage and midcentury furnishings, sculpture, art and ceramics. A block north is The Millbrook Home, where co-owner Jeremy Wallace—a former designer for Calvin Klein— offers his own Wallace line of sleek capsule pieces as well as cool and quirky home goods and accessories. Babette’s is the place where all of Millbrook seems to go for morning coffee, freshbaked pastries and light lunches. Be sure to stop in and say hi to David and Linda at Creel and Gow, the country cousin of the renowned New York store, where you’ll find a fabulous array of vintage and handmade collectibles and home furnishings. Next door— literally, the two buildings are
connected—landscape architect Anthony Bellomo’s Orangerie features a dizzying array of pottery, plants and tasteful hostess gifts, plus a full line of plates, dog bowls and lamps by Bellomo’s husband, the ceramicist Christopher Spitzmiller.
For a different kind of immersion into the outdoors, a visit to Orvis Sandanona is in order. Sign up for a round of sporting clays, learn how to cast a fly, venture out on a fly-fishing excursion on the Housatonic, and experience the thrill of falconry at the oldest public shooting club in the country. (See “Get Outside,” greenwich magazine December 2024.) There’s an inviting front porch with Adirondack chairs for lounging, a well-stocked retail shop and a small bistro. The highlight of the summer season is the annual Game Fair, with activities from gundog scurries and demonstrations to a clays competition to browsing the pop-ups of outdoorsy lifestyle brands. G
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The two-floor, 12,500-squarefoot space is a natural extension
of abc’s ethos: immersive, layered and inspiring at every turn. Exploration is part of the fun, whether you have plans to upgrade your spring table with rainbow-hued stemware and candy-colored crystal candlesticks or you’re looking to punch up your living room with pastel upholstered pieces.
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A fully covered outdoor performance space holding 1,500 people.
CARAMOOR’S 80TH SEASON STRIKES ALL THE RIGHT NOTES, WITH PERFORMANCES FROM LEGENDS AND NEW VOICES ALIKE IN MAGICAL OUTDOOR SPACES
by valerie foster
Richard O’Leary of Greenwich is enthusiastic about Caramoor, what he describes as an enchanting estate where music and art coexist to create a venue unlike any other. “It’s very difficult to describe Caramoor,” the board member says. “It’s transporting yourself into an alternate reality in a beautiful space for an intimate musical experience.”
Caramoor has been creating this alternate reality for 80 years, and its summer schedule includes a mix of music genres: chamber, opera, symphony, American roots, jazz and the “Great American Songbook.”
“Through eight decades, our programming has continued to grow and evolve,” says Karen Schuman, Caramoor’s artistic director. “We offer a spectrum of today’s most exciting artists at unique venues on our beautiful grounds.”
The season opens on Saturday, June 21, with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, led by Rafael Payare, performing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and continues throughout the summer with operas by Telemann and Monteverdi; a performance by Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos and Yo-Yo Ma; piano recitals from Daniil Trifonov, Timo Andres and George Li; and Arturo O’Farrill headlining the Jazz Festival.
A large open lawn where people can bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Although you cannot see the performers, you can hear the concert, and it is a bargain at $20 per ticket and free for children and Caramoor members.
An outdoor, acoustic performance space that can seat 300
Although many come for just the music, Schuman suggests extending your visit to experience all that the grounds have to offer.
“Come an hour early, have a picnic and walk around to enjoy the sound-art exhibition,” she says.
Sonic Innovations’ exhibition of sound art returns this year, with seven diverse sound installations scattered around Caramoor’s 80 acres. Each artist creates work that is mindful of the natural and human-made sounds and systems already present in the environment. Premiering this season is Shadow Essays by Lisa Coons, five audiovisual essays that combine a sonic element (experienced with headphones) with a physical one (collage-style musical scores in resin).
O’Leary says one challenge the
Karen Schuman, Caramoor’s artistic director, can hardly wait for opening night on Wednesday, June 21. The list of concerts is the culmination of two years of challenging yet fruitful work by her, her staff and Caramoor’s partners, Jazz at Lincoln Center and City Winery. The schedule follows, but for more information or to purchase tickets, visit caramoor.org or call 914-232-1252.
celebrating juneteenth sunday, 4 p.m.
the orchestra of st. luke’s saturday, 7 p.m., opening night
terra string quartet sunday, 4 p.m.
seth rudetsky’s broadway pride! thursday, 7 p.m.
daniil trifonov friday, 7:30 p.m.
american roots music festival saturday, 12:30-7 p.m.
boston early music festival, telemann’s pimpinone & ino sunday, 4 p.m.
endea owens and the cookout thursday, 7 p.m.
westchester symphonic winds, pops, patriots and fireworks friday, 8 p.m.
tallā rouge saturday, 11 a.m. la excelencia saturday, 7:30 p.m.
escher string quartet sunday, 4 p.m.
caroline shaw & sō percussion thursday, 7 p.m.
ranky tanky friday, 7:30 p.m.
alex sopp saturday, 11 a.m. cappella mediterranea saturday, 7 p.m.
orchestra of st. luke’s & christian tetzlaff sunday, 4 p.m.
music from the sole thursday, 7 p.m.
chanticleer friday, 7:30 p.m.
gabriel cabezas saturday, 11 a.m. george li saturday, 5 p.m. holly tuttle & golden highway saturday, 7:30 p.m.
the knights & chris thile sunday, 4 p.m.
timo andres thursday, 7 p.m.
takacs quartet friday, 7:30 p.m.
jazz festival saturday, 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
bang on a can festival ensemble sunday, 4 p.m.
emanuel ax, piano, leonidas kavakos, violin, yo-yo ma, cello wednesday, 7 p.m.
the garifuna collective friday, 7:30 p.m.
claire bourg and jinhee park saturday, 5 p.m.
lyle lovett and his large band saturday, 7:30 p.m.
claire bourg saturday, 5 p.m
orchestra of st. luke’s & garrick ohlsson sunday, 4 p.m.
music venue faces is convincing Fairfield County residents that Caramoor, although a bit of a journey, really is not that far away. “Once you make the drive, experience the beautiful road that leads to Caramoor and enjoy everything Caramoor has to offer, most are willing to return.”
Lisa Welch of Stamford, another board member, agrees. Her Caramoor introduction was a first date 30 years ago. That first date turned into many more, and when the couple became engaged, Caramoor was the only site they considered for their wedding.
“Caramoor is such a beautiful, magical experience, almost like Brigadoon, emerging from the clouds,” she says. “It is quiet and hidden, an indescribable place that is there for anyone to explore and discover.”
You can also visit the grounds for free during the summer— without a concert ticket — on most Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or tour the Mediterraneanstyle Rosen House, once the
A partially covered outdoor venue, situated in the center of the Rosen House. Performance seating is around 500.
Caramoor is in northern Westchester County 149 girdle ridge road, katonah, n.y.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit caramoor.org or call 914-232-1252.
summer home of Walter and Lucie Rosen, filled with examples of fine and decorative Asian and Renaissance art. The Rosens were great lovers of music and would often invite friends and neighbors over for intimate musical performances and
parties. In 1946, they opened their house to the public, the beginning of what became Caramoor’s year-round music programming.
For a relaxing experience, consider the Music & Mediation in the Garden concerts held on
Saturday mornings, July 5, 12 and 19. You will begin with a meditation led by Jennifer Llewelyn, followed by a performance. Or Sunday Afternoon Tea in the Spanish Courtyard, June 27, July 11, 18 and 24 and August 1 and 8. caramoor.org G
LA BISTRO’S MIX OF FRENCH FINESSE AND ASIAN SPICE MAKES IT THE HOTTEST SPOT IN TOWN
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As we sat at La Bistro in Cos Cob on a Wednesday night—all tables filled indoors and out on the covered patio— I could hear the couple next to us discussing the menu. “ ere’s so much here I want to try,” he said. Our sentiments exactly. In fact, even a er two dinners here, we have only scratched the surface of what’s coming out of the kitchen at this new French-American-with-a-twist-of-Asian bistro.
You can have a complete meal that skews French or Japanese, ai or Italian, or even a hint of Indian. e eclectic, melting pot of a menu, coupled with a comfortable new interior, a lively bar scene and the specialty cakes from the owners’ popular Manhattan bakery have been adding to the buzz about La Bistro. A once-sleepy location next to the Mill Pond has been transformed into an “it” place.
e creators of this something-for-everyone restaurant are Seleste Tan and Mogan Anthony, a husband-and-wife team who founded the award-winning Lady Wong Patisserie in New York and have lived in Greenwich for more than a decade. e couple, who are originally from Malaysia and met at e Four Seasons Singapore, bring two decades of combined experience from top kitchens, including
Michelin-starred Jean-Georges, Nobu, Perry Street and WD-50. With La Bistro, they wanted a place to go in their own town, and the result is something that’s great for a date night or ladies’ night, yet also has a solid kid’s menu.
During recent dinners on a Saturday and a weeknight, the bar was busy with people meeting for cocktails (or picking from the thoughtful selection of mocktails) as well as sitting for a
full meal. We needed a reservation for a Saturday night table for four, but on Wednesday it was possible for two to walk in at an early hour. The revamped space is more open than its predecessor, Coast, with no partition between the bar and dining room, and the entire backwall featuring a caramel-colored leather banquette. Some tables are close together and it can get a little noisy, so this is a place to go when you want to be around people, rather than a spot for intimate conversation.
For starters, there are bar snacks, soups and appetizers as well as a lineup of plates for sharing that could be entrée substitutes. Destined to
be a hit from the name alone, the Tiger Mom dumplings are a must-try. These chicken dumplings would be tasty on their own, but they come drizzled in chili oil and sprinkled with chili crisp, garlic and peppercorns, all paired with a radish slaw to cool down the kick of heat.
The “addictive” crispy sushi bites build on a base of crispy rice with mashed avocado, salmon tartare and tobiko, served four pieces to the plate, sizable and filling. It’s hard to resist foie gras, and this terrine is even more tempting, as it’s paired with slices of grilled soft pretzel and a fruit jam. Crispy marinated artichokes live up to their description (unlike some mushy or
overly fried versions), and they’re served with a simple lemony aioli, herbs and pecorino cheese.
For mains, a wide range of selections includes salads with option to add salmon, shrimp, chicken or steak, entrées, bowls, noodles and sandwiches. Among the entrées, a steak au poivre is a solid take on the classic with slices of hanger steak topped with the punchy peppercorn sauce and paired with a salad of romaine with watermelon radishes and shoestring fries.
With several seafood dishes among the entrées, we liked the Mediterranean Bronzino, which has a Greek flair, served with tzatziki and broccoli that’s lightly charred, lemony
potatoes and green olives. Even with so many choices, I would order the Crispy Thai Chicken bowl again—the perfect blend of Thai flavors with peanuts and lime, chili sauce, crispy shallots, herbs and Asian slaw.
Desserts are like edible works of art. When you walk in, there’s a glass case filled with colorful cakes and pastries from Lady Wong, which blend Southeast Asian flavors with French pastry techniques. The Mango Sticky Rice Tart is a beautiful treat, with layers of mango cream and gélee on top of coconut sticky rice, all in a tart crust. Violette gets its deep lavender color from ube (in an ube Earl
Grey mousse), with blackberry jam and salted caramel, flecked with silver leaf on the outside. Cakes can also be ordered to-go for special occasions. Thankfully, we won’t need a special occasion to get back to La Bistro. There’s still a long list of drinks, dishes and desserts we can’t wait to try. G
Mark your calendar for the most prestigious gourmet gathering in the area. This week-long celebration brings together the finest gourmet food, exceptional wines, beers, spirits, burgers, food trucks, and award-winning chefs.
ZWILLING Knife Skills Class
Tuesday, June 3
6:00PM – 7:30PM Zwilling Cooking Studio Pleasantville, NY
Perfect Pairings of Wine & Food with Kevin Zraly
Tuesday, June 3, 6:00PM – 9:00PM The Briarcliff Manor Briarcliff Manor, NY
Wine Collectors’ Dinner
Friday, June 6
6:30PM – 10PM Kanopi White Plains, NY
Party on the Pier
Wednesday, June 4
6:00PM – 9:00PM Playland Rye, NY
Grand Tasting Village
Saturday, June 7
12:00PM – 4:00PM Kensico Dam Plaza Valhalla, NY
Burger & Beer Blast
Thursday, June 5 6:00PM – 9:30PM Kensico Dam Plaza Valhalla, NY
Boozy Brunch & Beats
Sunday, June 8 12:00PM – 4:00PM Hudson Prime Steakhouse Irvington, NY
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GATHER YOUR FRIENDS AND ENJOY A CHARMING TEA-TIME ESCAPE. WHETHER YOU'RE CRAVING DESIGNER ELEGANCE, A SPECIAL DAY WITH YOUR DAUGHTER OR A DELIGHTFUL CULINARY TREAT, GREENWICH AND NYC HAVE THE PERFECT SPOTS
Nothing beats the elegance of the Palm Court at the Plaza. Afternoon Tea features all the classic tea sandwiches and pastries, with add-ons like caviar available. In homage to the hotel's famous literary resident, a special Eloisethemed tea is available for children.
AFTERNOON TEA
$120 per person and includes glass of Champagne
GRAND IMPERIAL TEA
Including caviar is $235 or $305 with a glass of Cristal champagne
THE ELOISE TEA for children 12 and younger is $110
HOURS Monday–Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations available through opentable.com
THE PLAZA HOTEL 768 5th Avenue; theplazany.com
Afternoon tea at either of this establishments' two locations is a classic. Step back in time to the Victorian era, when tea was a tradition and an art. The historic atmosphere offers a good value, with a tea stand boasting three tiers of sandwiches and pastries for $50 per person, ($10 per additional pot of tea).
TIMES SQUARE LILLIE’S
HOURS Monday–Sunday until 2:45 p.m. Times Square, 248 West 49th Street
UNION SQUARE
HOURS Friday–Sunday 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Union Square 13 East 17th Street
Reservations are available through sevenrooms.com.
lilliesnyc.com
Radiating French chic, Le Café Louis Vuitton is on the fourth floor of the flagship Louis Vuitton store at 6 East 57th Street. The cafe features wall-to-wall books and soothing neutral tones. This spot is the perfect accent to a day of shopping.
AFTERNOON TEA starts at $110, featuring tea sandwiches, tea, coffee and sweet treats. Champagne is an additional cost.
HOURS Monday–Saturday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Book through resy.com. Reservations can be made 28 days in advance at midnight.
LE CAFE AT LOUIS VUITTON
6 West 5th Street, 4th Floor; lecafelvnyc.com
Afternoon Tea at Majorelle in the Lowell Hotel in collaboration with Dior Maison is a special experience offering an assortment of sweets and savories served on the Dior Lily of the Valley tableware collection. This tea draws its inspiration from one of Christian Dior’s favorite blooms, celebrated as a token of good luck. Guests can expect to be surrounded by Majorelle’s famed floral arrangements for the elegant afternoon ritual.
A special Children’s Afternoon Tea menu is also available, with specialty tea sandwiches and treats catering to children’s palates.
AFTERNOON TEA
$125 per person, $155 with glass of Brut Champagne.
IMPERIAL TEA
featuring caviar, $350 per person
CHILDREN’S TEA
$75 per child
HOURS Wednesday–Saturday 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Reservations are available through opentable.com or by calling 212-935-2888.
THE LOWELL HOTEL 28 E. 63rd Street; lowellhotel.com
THE BLUE BOX CAFÉ AT TIFFANY BY
DANIEL BOULUD
Good things come in blue boxes, as evidenced by this charming café located within the Tiffany 5th Avenue flagship store. Tea at Tiffany’s is available throughout the day, featuring jewel-like treats for a fabulously decadent classic high tea. Elegant tea sandwiches, such as lobster rolls and chicken curry, delicious dessert pastries, scones and tea are sure to make for a memorable visit.
AFTERNOON TEA starts at $98, with Champagne extra HOURS Monday–Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Book through resy.com; some tables are also held for walks-ins
BLUE BOX CAFÉ NYC 727 5th Avenue, 6th Floor; blueboxcafenyc.com
Enjoy tea like royalty. Afternoon tea at the Baccarat Hotel sparkles with a number of tea experiences served on glistening crystal. The art of fine tea is celebrated in partnerships with premier tea masters. From the specialty children's Le Petit Prince Tea designed with young guests in mind to the King Louis V tea enticing diners with caviar and homemade blinis fit for royalty, tea at the Baccarat is sure to shine.
LE PETIT PRINCE TEA is $80
KING LOUIS V, FEATURING CAVIAR, starts at $325
HOURS Monday–Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations released 30 days in advance through sevenrooms.com
BACCARAT HOTEL NEW YORK
28 West 53rd Street; baccarathotels.com
AT RITZ-CARLTON
MORGAN CAFÉ AT THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM
A short walk from Grand Central Station and tucked inside the brightly lit glass-enclosed central court of the Morgan Library, the Morgan Café offers a full-service menu and a delicious tea. Offerings include sweets like opera cake, scones, clotted cream and tea sandwiches and an array of tea and sparkling beverages. Combine your tea with a visit to the Morgan Library. Tea for two is a great value at $66 with add–ons such as $16 for a glass of sparkling rosé and $42 for a bottle of Perrier Jouet Champagne. Admission to the Morgan Library is not required to visit the Café, but well worth the added visit. Nothing complements a classic afternoon tea like a good Jane Austin novel. Visitors can immerse themselves in artifacts and manuscripts from the author’s Chawton, England, home and discover Jane Austin’s rise from teenager to international fame at the Morgan’s special exhibit A Lively Mind Jane Austin at 250. The exhibition is open June 6 through September 14. Admission to the Morgan Library is $25. No dining reservations are required. Call for more information or larger parties 212-685-0008 x 589.
HOURS Tuesday–Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM 225 Madison Avenue; themorgan.org
On the 50th Floor of the Ritz-Carlton in NoMad, award-winning Chef José Andres’ cocktail destination Nubeluz boasts remarkable 270-degree views of the NYC skyline. Offering classic tea sandwiches, quiche, sweets and caviar add-ons, this lightbox in the sky offers elegant choices for adults and special selections for children like grilled cheese and PB&J tea sandwiches.
HIGH TEA is $130, Children 10 and under $60 HOURS Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are available through opentable.com.
NUBELUZ AT THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, NOMAD 50th Floor; nubeluzbyjose.com
L’ESCALE
Treat yourself to a waterfront tea of refined indulgence at l’escale in Greenwich. Enjoy fine tea, fantastic finger sandwiches and fabulous pastries.
AFTERNOON TEA starts at $75 per person, with a two-person minimum.
Reservations are available by phone at 203-661-4600. HOURS Tuesday–Thursday 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
L’ESCALE
500 Steamboat Road; lescalerestaurant.com
CADY’S TEA ROOM AT STANTON HOUSE INN
Step back in time at this historic 1843 Greenwich bed and breakfast. Designed by famed architect Stanford White, Stanton House Inn is walking distance from Greenwich Avenue and hosts charming themed teas every Saturday. June’s theme is a celebration of Mamma Mia, and July features A New England Summer Afternoon Tea. Past themes have included Pride and Prejudice and Alice in Wonderland, so check monthly for the next tea experience.
AFTERNOON TEA is $50 per person
HOURS Saturdays 1 to 2 p.m., or schedule your own private tea party.
STANTON HOUSE INN 76 Maple Avenue; stantonhouseinn.com
FROM DINOSAUR SAFARIS AND BEACH FUN TO TOUCH A TRUCK AND CAR SHOWS , JUNE IS PACKED WITH EVENTS THE WHOLE CREW WILL LOVE
by layla lisiewski
The Junior League of Greenwich is once again hosting its popular Touch a Truck event. Firetrucks, construction trucks, police cars and plenty of other fun vehicles will be on hand for kids to climb aboard and explore. The day will also include food trucks, games and activities.
Date: Sunday, June 18 (rain or shine)
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
General Admission: 10 a.m.
VIP Experience: 9 a.m.
Reduced Sensory Experience: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Greenwich Town Hall greenwich.jl.org
The Dinosaur Safari has returned to the Bronx Zoo Let your kids become paleontologists-in-training and observe a collection of 63 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs pterosaur models. The immersive walkthrough experience educates guests on each species as well as today’s animals that have biological connections to dinosaurs. Activities include a fossil dig, a walk-through trail, dinosaur-themed activities and a merchandise kiosk. bronxzoo.com
Families are invited to join in on this familyfriendly event, featuring classic, antique, custom and exotic cars and motorcycles. The day includes a DJ, food trucks, a 50/50 raffle and more. All proceeds benefit the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.
Date: June 7 (rain date: June 8)
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Greenwich Town Hall greenwichct.gov
Bust out the shovels and pails, and dig your toes in the sand for the annual Sandblast Contest. Every year, kids and adults alike put on their creative hats and build sculptures that range from ornate to quirky. Judges will circulate to view all sculptures and hand out ribbons. A valid parking pass is required for entry.
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Tod’s Point greenwichct.gov
June means Greenwich Polo is the place to be on Sundays. Greenwich Polo Club provides a unique and enjoyable experience for families. General admission starts at $40 per car. Enjoy exciting high-goal polo, bring a picnic or hit up the many food trucks on site and be ready to go out and stomp those divots during halftime.
Date: Sundays throughout the month
Time: Gates open at 1 p.m.; Match starts at 3 p.m.
Location: 1 Hurlingham Drive greenwichpoloclub.com
There’s no longer-lived Greenwich Library program than the Friends Friday Film Series, now over 70 years old. The series features a mix of new releases, classics and documentaries (all are shown with closed captioning). This month’s family-friendly movies include Wicked and Paddington in Peru. For the adults, there are showings of A Real Pain, The Last Rifleman, A Complete Unknown and Rock Hudson: All that Heaven Allowed. Registration is encouraged.
Date: Every Friday throughout the month
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Greenwich Library, Berkley Theater greenwichlibrary.org G
some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-
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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) had a huge turnout for its annual Spring Luncheon—600 enthusiastic supporters at the Hyatt in Old Greenwich, along with over 100 virtual viewers. PPFA past President Cecile Richards, legendary fighter for reproductive freedom, was honored posthumously with the Community Impact Award. Speaker Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and the first Black woman ever to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major party, received a standing ovation. Co-chairs were Susan Beyman, Keri Cameron, Jane Carlin, Lindy Lilien and Mini Nunna. A record $1.4 million was raised in support of reproductive healthcare for 52,000 patients across Connecticut and Rhode Island. plannedparenthood.org
1 Samantha Bee at the mic
2 Deborah Ryan, Cricket Lockhart 3 Daniel Sinasohn, Katharine Timbers, Josiah and Kristen Miller 4 Kay Maxwell, Marianne Pollak
5 Drew Klotz, Patti Kennedy Feeney, Audrey Klotz
6 Margot Tusa, Stacey Abrams 7 Cristin Marandino, Ali Gray 8 Naomi Myers, Lucy Krasnor 9 Wynne Delmhorst, Dr. Devon Rupley
10 Simone Quartey, Jane Condon, Mary Lee Kiernan
16 Amanda Skinner with sign language interpreter in background
17 Karen Royce, Ann DuBois, Sally Schenk 18 Susie Baker, Leslie Lee, Kim Gregory 19 The
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1 Marquee at Garcia’s 2 Joe Massoud 3 Nadia Dowou, Jill Scalisi, Andy Fleischmann, Sheryl Spivack Braun, Martin Brayboy, Brent Atkins, Tal Erez 4 Kelly Shea, Hal Didner
5 Adam Gross, John Duffy, Ryan McGrath 6 First Selectman Fred Camillo, Jay Madia 7 Kathryn Veltre, Stacy Bone, Erin Stern
8 James Montgomery Blues Band, Carole Sylvan and Wyc Grousbeck at the mics
9 Deirdre Price, John McCauley, Karen Brown 10 Emiia Fazzalari, Wyc Grousbeck
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT), the state’s premier youth-mentoring organization, recently raised over $110,000 at its Blues Benefit Concert at Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Andy Fleischmann, BBBSCT President and CEO, told the crowd, “Every dollar raised will support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring. Our mentees are less likely to engage in risky behaviors and more likely to graduate high school, pursue higher ed, secure good jobs and engage in their communities.” Learn about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister at ctbigs.org »
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t was an evening of inspiration at the Women Who Inspire Awards, hosted at Greenwich Country Club by the YWCA Greenwich. The seventh annual event was cochaired by Shari E. Aser, Anna Cerra, Andrea Douglas, Kasha Konopka and Elaine Ubiña. The cocktail reception honored eleven exceptional women: Elizabeth Koldyke Boolbol, Carmen E. Hughes, Alyssa Keleshian, Kirsten E. Lawrence, MD, MSCE, Alessandra Messineo Long, Esq., Marie Rocha, Meg Russell, Tracy Schietinger, Brianna Siegel, MD, Kathryn Webster and Dr. Maggie Young. Also honored were three 2025 Next Generation Women Who Inspire: Lindsey Deering Gaynor, a senior at Greenwich Academy; Zara Haque, a senior at Greenwich High School; and Brianna McDermott, a senior at Greenwich Country Day School. Greenwich Pediatric Dental Group represented by Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis, Dr. Emily Gabeler and Dr. Marissa Ruggiero received the Women Who Inspire Corporate Award for their outstanding leadership in developing women’s empowerment. ywcagreenwich.org »
1 Dr. Marissa Ruggiero-Yardeni, Dr. Emily Gabeler-Manheimer, Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis, YWCA President & CEO Mary Lee Kiernan 2 Women Who Inspire past and present 3 Women Who Inspire 2025 4 Elaine Ubiña, Shari Aser, Kasha Konopka, Anna Cerra 5 Kisha Mitchell Richards, Romelle Jones Maloney, Jane Batkin 6 An inspired crowd
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1 The J House with a party glow!
2 Welcome cocktails with Silent Pool Distillers 3 The party was hoppin’!
4 The team at SpaceCat Brewery
5 Anna Barnes, Kimberly Thomas, Sarah Obletz 6 Chloe Hadden, Stephanie Devaney 7 Yogitha Julakanti and Nitesh Pundra of GrubTok 8 Silent Pool Gin lights up the night 9 Genie Morris, Isis-Rae Goulbourne, Karolyn Sigurjonsson, Kelsey Brooke, Hema Singh-Bansak 10 North Shutsharawan, owner of Nit Noi Provisions 11 A rainbow of colorful sushi from Hinoki and Moli 12 Grigg Street Pizza by the slice 13 DJ Kunjan
GREENWICH RESTAURANT WEEK / Tony’s at the J House
Tony’s at the J House was the place to be for the tenth annual Greenwich Restaurant Week opening night soirée. Guests grazed on delicious dishes from some of Greenwich’s favorite restaurants. Thank you, First Bank of Greenwich, Silent Pool Distillers, Casamigos Tequila, Tony’s at The J House and all of the participating restaurants for the support. Let’s eat! G
14 The ladies of Owl’s Brew Boozy Beverages 15 Sabrina DiMare Taylor and Linda Schafer of DiMare Pastry Shop 16 Rachel Duc with Founder of Silent Pool
Distillers Ian McCulloch, Jonathan Moffly, Gabriella Mays 17 Diana Kuen, Sherrie Matusz 18 Val’s Putnam Wine & Liquor keeping the Ultimat Provence Rose flowing 19 Hinoki Master Mixologist Julio Enriquez
mixing Greenwich Restaurant Week’s Signature Cocktail 20 Townsend Bar Sous Chef Alexandria Wendell with team member Judy 21 Helen Lobrano, Susan Tetzallf and Nissen Rosanna from Coffee for Good 22 The ladies of Casamigos Tequila serving up a delicious Reposado Fresca 23 The Team at Sweet P Bakery delivering treats for a cause 24 Delicious pastries from DiMare Pastry Shop 25 Janice PernaNicholas, Andrea Blume 26 Mark Simone with Chef Tony Capasso of Tony’s at The J House 27 Griff Harris, First Selectman Fred Camillo, John Hone
Shortly after Christi moved to Denver, she and Jake met for drinks through a mutual friend from John’s Island. They uncovered several meaningful connections and immediately felt at home with one another. It was a match from the jump. The pair dated for two years prior to their engagement. They had just bought a home together in Washington Park and the moment the movers drove away, Jake got down on one knee on the front porch. Friends gathered at their new home shortly after the proposal to celebrate.
Dr. and Rev. Anna Copeland officiated at the ceremony at John’s Island in Vero Beach, Florida. The most memorable moment of the night for the couple was exchanging their own vows. There was not a dry eye in the house.
The bride, daughter of Glenn and Ginger DeSimone of Vero Beach, graduated from Greenwich Academy, Westminster School and Georgetown University. She is currently attending the University of Denver to receive a doctorate in psychology. Christi is a therapist in Denver.
The groom, son of John and Karen Klopp of New York, graduated from Brunswick School and the College of Charleston, and is attending the University of Denver to receive his master’s in real estate development. Jake works in real estate in Denver.
The newlyweds are planning to go on safari in South Africa in the fall. They live in Denver. »
1 Sealed with a kiss 2 Cristi with her parents, Ginger and Glenn J. DeSimone 3 The breathtaking ceremony
4 Ringbearers Raphael and Theodore DeSimone
5 Christi with her bridal party 6 Christi and Jake with their dogs, Mavis and Lucy 7 Flower girls Beatrice and LuLu Klopp 8 Family portrait of the DeSimone and Klopp Families
Kitty and Devin were members of the varsity swim team at William and Mary, and they were paired up as “buddies” for the season’s swim meets. The goal of a buddy is to make sure someone is always cheering for you while you’re racing. Little did their coach know that paring up these two would be a lifelong match. The friendship blossomed into a loving relationship over the course of six years, despite living in different cities and being apart in the early days of Covid.
The engagement happened at Binney Park. With a charcuterie board and a cold bottle of rosé in tow, Devin proposed as they were crossing one of the bridges.
The Rev. Terry Elsberry officiated at the ceremony at Christ Church in Greenwich, and a reception followed at the Belle Haven Club. The couple’s most memorable moments from under the tent were their first dance to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and the father of the bride surprising them with a performance of “Kiss Me, I’m Irish.”
The bride, daughter of Thomas and Barbara Arenz, graduated from Greenwich Academy and William and Mary. Kitty works for Gold Coast Search Partners in Manhattan.
The groom, son of Jack and Terry McNulty of Virginia, graduated from Gonzaga College High School, in Washington, D.C., and William and Mary. Devin works in private equity at Compass Diversified in Westport.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Italy and Greece. They call Greenwich home. G
1 Kitty with her bridesmaids in front of the church
2 The newlyweds 3 This dress was made for exits
4 James Mostofi, Theresa, John, Elizabeth and Ryan McNulty, Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein, Kitty Arenz, Devin McNulty, Caroline Arenz, Hugh McNulty, Diana Tramontano, T. Speres, Sai Andanamala, Otto Voettiner 5 Devin and Kitty 6 Kitty and Devin with their beloved dog, Lady 7 In the getaway car
8 Hugh, Theresa, Ryan, Elizabeth, John, Jack, Terry, Devin McNulty, Kitty and Barbara Arenz, Charlotte Braunschweig, Tom Arenz, Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein, Andrew Hosbein, Caroline Arenz, Rhett Braunschweig
9 Barbara Arenz, Nancy Barbe, Helen FitzPatrick, Cathy Carangel 10 The cutting of the cake 11 The first dance 12 Barbara Arenz, Charlotte Braunschweig, Tom Arenz 13 Mark and Carol Becker, Annie and Bill Drake 14 Barbara and Tom Arenz 15 And off they go
ttempting to get a show to Broadway these days is not unlike setting out onto the high seas in a wee wooden vessel back when whaling was a dying industry. It takes a bold and adventurous spirit, financially reckless optimism and a willingness to go down with the ship. Back then, petroleum was replacing whale oil as the cheaper source of kerosene. Now audiences have streaming services, and it’s ever harder to get them off their couches—perhaps even harder still when a presidential election has them glued to their TVs ( or hiding under their beds ) .
No matter. Old Greenwich native Sean Hudock doesn’t mind a little wind in his face. Like the sailors on the Mignonette in the story he put onstage, he probably didn’t expect the gale force ahead. When he and his producing partner, Matthew Masten, began chatting at a Super Bowl party a decade ago about creating a musical centered on a shipwreck, set to the music of the folk rock band The Avett Brothers, Broadway was a pipe dream a faint destination across a choppy sea.
Hudock is approaching forty now but doesn’t look it. Sipping green tea in an upscale bar ten blocks from New York’s theater district, where Swept Away played, the storm has not weathered his face. He is someone you notice. He looks like an actor ( and was ) but displays zero bravado. His speech is measured, his thoughts reflective, his attitude gracious.
People in theater tend to have dramatic stories of a mentor or moment that inspired them to pursue a career that is considered unstable at best, foolhardy at worst.
Hudock was raised in Old Greenwich, in a house that had been in the family for years. (His dad, Bruce, grew up in Riverside.) When Sean was in kindergarten, actor Paul Ryan Rudd’s family moved to the neighborhood. (The great stage actor Paul Rudd, who appeared opposite Meryl Streep in Henry V in 1976, not the younger Paul Rudd who recently performed a duet with her on Only Murders in the Building.)
“I became friendly with his son, and Paul
was always around,” says Sean. “I didn’t know he was an actor. But we used to play hide-andseek—me and a bunch of friends that I’m still in touch with. Every time I would hide in a different part of their house, I would see another picture that looked like Paul. But I thought, that can’t be Paul; he was never in the army. Or, why does that look like Mr. Rudd wearing a toupee? There was one day when I hid in their basement, and a stream of light was shining on what looked like a painting of Paul Rudd as a monk or something. Underneath it, it said: ‘Henry V.’ I didn't know what it was, but it was always seared in my mind.”
Rudd devoted himself to bringing Shakespeare into the classroom and sharing his passion for the Bard and poetry with kids. “I did my very
first Shakespeare play with him,” says Sean, who attended Old Greenwich School, Eastern Middle School and Greenwich High School (class of 2003). “He came in and taught poetry to us in elementary school. William Blake's ‘The Tyger’ is one poem I'll never forget, and Alice Carroll’s ‘The Jabberwocky.’ Paul started directing young people, fourth- and fifth-graders, in cut versions of Shakespeare plays. I played Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream. He kind of took me under his wing and showed me a door into a world that I wouldn't have known any other way.” Sean names Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing as his favorite role at Greenwich High. “That was when I thought, this is what I want to do with my life,” says Sean. »
It was only later in college, studying drama at University of Richmond, that Sean pieced together the puzzle of just how formidable an actor his mentor was. “I was reading the David Rabe play Streamers,” recalls Sean. “I flipped to the back of the book and saw that Paul was listed in the original cast of a very famous David Rabe play about the Vietnam War. So, then it was like this Memento moment of Googling Paul and seeing that the Henry V was actually the Henry V he did in the park opposite Streep. If you go to the Public Theater, that painting that I saw as a kid—a famous Paul Davis painting—is up on the wall. I go down to the Public every once in a while and pay my respects.” With one of his first acting paychecks, Sean found a vintage poster of the painting. It now hangs on his wall in Brooklyn, where he lives with his wife and their cat. In 2010, Sean was wrapping on a film adapta-
tion of Romeo and Juliet when he got a call from Paul’s son that his dad was dying from pancreatic cancer and wanted to see Sean. Paul was resting on a couch when Sean arrived. “I told him about the film. He proceeded to tell me this beautiful story about a moment in Streamers where the character Billy, who he played, was stabbed. He talked about how he and director Mike Nichols were talking about this moment, and he started reciting bits and pieces of Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet, comparing it to that moment that Billy has,” says Sean. “It was a really meaningful moment to be able to say ‘I’m an actor and doing Shakespeare, and it’s because of you.’ ”
Sean did not come from a theater family—his dad was a prosecutor turned judge, his mom was
in marketing. He didn’t go to Broadway shows as a kid. “In high school, with the theater department, we went to see Rent. I had a bunch of friends who were obsessed with it,” he explains. “I think I saw it five times. That was my first foray into understanding what Broadway was.”
When Sean toured the University of Richmond, the chair of the theater department told the eager young actor he wouldn’t get in. “I wasn’t a great test-taker, so based on my SATs, he said that,” recounts Sean.
Demonstrating the persistence that would serve him in his career, Sean applied anyway. Ironically, he ended up having a tremendous impact on the department, first starting an improv troupe that performed with Second City and then directing and producing theatrical productions. He also starred as Mozart in Amadeus and played Motel in Fiddler on the Roof. »
While apprenticing at the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey one summer, he was plucked from the obscurity of acting class and chosen to fill in for a sick actor in Galileo. “It changed my life,” says Sean. “I would sit in the wings and just watch this actor, Sherman Howard, who was playing Galileo, and take meticulous notes on his performance and preparation. I just wanted to soak it all up.”
Sean was selected to give the 2007 commencement speech at school. “I sort of unpacked the idea of being a liberal artist and what that means. It’s on YouTube,” he admits. “I left college feeling like everyone in some way is an artist. I still kind of have that view: We are all artists, and we’re shaping our world as we go into it.”
Sean set about doing that in his career. He read a story about the White Rose, the nonviolent resistance group formed in Munich during WWII, by Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. “I found a book of letters the two siblings had
written to each other. I approached the publisher, and I asked if I could adapt the letters into a play. They said, absolutely,” he says. The play premiered at Amphibian Stage in Texas in 2020. By then, Sean was well into developing a new, bold show: Swept Away.
In 2015, Sean was at a Super Bowl party, talking with an acquaintance, Matthew Masten, about theater (you know, the usual football banter). The year before, Matthew had reached out to the Avett Brothers with the idea of developing their concept album, Mignonette, into a musical. “I had just seen the Avett Brothers on a late night show and loved them,” says Sean. “There was no director, no writer at that stage. It was just an idea with music. I said, ‘I'd love to work on that with you.’”
A producer partnership was born. “One thing I’ve learned in producing is that when someone gets as excited about an idea as you do, that’s the person you want to work with,” says Masten.
“Together we went around the world pitching the idea and putting together the team, raising money, putting on workshops and readings,” recounts Sean. He recalls seeing a Frank Marshall post about the Avett Brothers after a Red Rocks show Frank and Jimmy Buffett attended in 2018 and shooting an email off to Marshall about Swept Away. Marshall produced the Indiana Jones movies; Sean is a movie buff. The pair promptly signed on as co-producers.
“This whole show was built on miracles and guessing people’s email addresses,” Sean says, with a chuckle. Ken Taylor, a renowned concert poster artist, was their dream pick for the artwork. They emailed him. He jumped at the chance to do a theater poster.
“We took it to Berkeley, where the pandemic stalled its premiere until 2022,” says Sean. The show was so popular, the run was extended three times. Next stop: Arena Stage in D.C., where “it was the top-grossing show,” says Sean. “Broadway was a lofty goal, but we had put together a creative team that certainly warranted it: Tony/Oscar-winning playwright/screenwriter John Logan (Moulin Rouge, Red, Hugo, Gladiator) and Tonywinning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot). We were certainly building what we perceived as a commercial production, knowing full well the content was challenging.”
Swept Away recounts the story of a shipwreck in the 1800s and four sailors—including two brothers—battling for survival in a rowboat, without food or water, for twenty-one days. It’s loosely based on the story of a British yacht that capsized in 1884. Scenic designer Rachel Hauk (Hadestown) brings it to life with the cast plum-
meting into the sea as the hefty ship tilts vertically in a dramatic transition to a lone little boat spinning quietly on the blue sea, carrying its ravaged castaways. The audience watches their desperation play out, with this climactic question ringing in everyone’s ears long after the curtain falls: “What would you do to see your children again? Or your wife? Or your sweetheart?”
Sean’s grandfather was a sailor. “My parents would go up to Nantucket in the fall, so the whole whaling thing was in my periphery,” he says, “and I grew up being obsessed with the Titanic. I used to sink model boats of the Titanic in my bathtub, which is sort of morbid. When we opened in Berkeley, I had this moment where I was like, My God, I used to do this in my bathtub.” But Swept Away takes it a step further. Was it a step too far for Broadway audiences? Or perhaps it was not the escape people were looking for in November of 2024, in the middle
of a painfully divisive election. Critic Ben Brantley raved: “Through the rain to be warmed (and chilled) by the campfire glow of Swept Away, the perfect musical for the dark of winter.” Deadline reported: “As enthralling as it is disquieting, Swept Away is a taut and captivating new folk musical, featuring the gorgeous songs of the roots-rock group The Avett Brothers and an impeccable cast headed by John Gallagher Jr. and Stark Sands.” But not enough people were up for the voyage. The show started previews at the Longacre Theatre on October 29, opened November 19 and closed December 29 (after an unexpected second wind added two weeks to the original closing date).
“I had to make the announcement to the cast that we were closing,” says Sean. “That was the worst experience, creatively, of this whole thing for me. I don’t really remember what I said. I just saw their faces.” Many were involved in the
development of the show for over five years, and unlike many producers, Sean and Matt were in the trenches with them, at rehearsals, molding the story.
Stark Sands, in the cast since 2019, played the pious Big Brother who sacrifices himself rather than have his younger dying brother killed and . . . served up. When asked about Sean, Sands recognizes that as much of a letdown as closing was, he “grew in immeasurable ways” while working with him on the show. “He’s a young producer, and he was able to bring this seed of an idea from inception all the way to Broadway. That’s a truly incredible feat.”
Sean’s mother was proud enough to send a letter to this magazine. Sean remembers first telling his parents about the idea and that “there was an element of cannibalism, and they were like, ‘What are you doing with your life?’ Then at the show at Berkeley, my dad wept,” says Sean, “and we were in the front row at the Avett Brothers’ concert at Forest Hills, where we announced we were going to Broadway, and my dad turned to me and cried on my shoulder. He said, ‘You knew all along.’ I don't know if I knew. I just didn’t give up.”
Sean is really proud of his ongoing partnership with Masten and of the show they created.
“Swept Away challenged what theater, specifically Broadway, could be. That’s the kind of work that I want to keep on doing,” he says.
Masten comments, “I joke that Sean’s the only person I actually enjoy talking with on the phone. After ten-plus years, I still answer his calls.”
The phone is ringing. Things are brewing. Whether there is a storm this time remains to be seen. G
Editor’s Note: As we were going to press, “Swept Away” received a Tony nomination for Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical for Rachel Hauk.
June 5–September 7, 2025
A rare waterfront find on cape cod gets a fresh, breezy revamp thanks to a vintage-loving Greenwich family and their favorite design duo
Not every couple can agree on the best place to spend their summers, but one Greenwich family had their hearts set on a tiny town on Cape Cod called Woods Hole. This husband and wife, who have two boys, each had separate connections to the coastal village long before they met. While in college, one of the wife’s friends invited her up to their family’s place during the summer after freshman year, and she was hooked. She spent almost every summer after that visiting this small, historic village, that has ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and was once a center for shipping and fishing, now home to a major institute for marine research. For the husband, his ties to the town stem from his father, who was originally from Massachusetts, and his grandfather, who retired in Woods Hole, which is part of the town of Falmouth. Once the couple got together and married, they started visiting friends up there, eventually renting their own place.
“It turned from a weekend to a week to a couple weeks to checking Zillow all the time to see if something would open up,” he says. Homes here are almost always passed down among families, and waterfront listings are virtually non-existent.
HOMES HERE ARE ALMOST ALWAYS PASSED DOWN AMONG FAMILIES, AND WATERFRONT LISTINGS ARE VIRTUALLY NON EXISTENT.
Then at the start of the pandemic, they discovered a gem: this beachfront 1960s deckhouse owned by a family with five adult children who couldn’t decide how they would share it. It was on the market for only two days when the couple bid above asking and became the new owners of this house on Buzzards Bay. Its architecture, a modular style that was popular in mid-century, differs from the average shingle-style home in the area, but that appealed to the couple as well.
“It’s more open, airy and beachy than the typical Cape Cod house,” the husband says. But at the time of purchase, it also had wall-to-wall carpeting, dark wood paneling, old plumbing, a dated kitchen with green Formica counters and baths that hadn’t been touched since the seventies. The family needed help to modernize and refresh the house.
As with their certainty about the best location for a summer getaway, the couple also knew right away who to call on for help with the design and renovation of their new beach house: their friends Douglas Graneto and Wear Culvahouse of Douglas Graneto Design. The pair, who are married, had helped decorate the family’s midcountry Greenwich Colonial. Douglas and Wear were some of the first people the couple met when they moved from New York into town, and a friendship quickly formed. When
they needed design help, it was natural for them to reach out to Douglas and Wear, who have complementary skills.
Wear, who was a very well-respected OB/GYN in town for years and delivered babies for many residents, changed careers after the two were married. “My sisters both kept saying that Douglas, who is such an artist, should be focusing on just the artistic portion of the design,” Wear says, explaining how he came to take on the role of chief operating officer for the design firm, managing business tasks and becoming a project manager. He cut his teeth working on the renovation of his own family’s lake house in Tennessee when Douglas was busy with other large projects. The traits that made Wear so popular as an OB translate well to the design trade: his easy manner, decisiveness, Southern charm and ability to connect with people. Clients began to request Wear as their project manager. Douglas says, “He had all the relationships, and he eased into becoming the point person.”
For this deckhouse perched very close to the water, there were restrictions on how much it could be modified, so the project was about embracing
WHILE THE ART IN THE DECKHOUSE CREATES STRIKING VISUAL INTEREST, NONE OF IT WAS SELECTED WITH A SPECIFIC ROOM IN MIND. “THEY’LL BUY THINGS
BECAUSE
THEY LOVE IT AND THEN FIGURE OUT WHERE TO HANG IT LATER.”
the mid-century structure, updating and decorating to render it highly livable for the family and their friends and guests. “The directive was trying to find all the ways we could to open it up and introduce light and just make it an easy-breezy place that’ll have a half an inch of sand in it throughout the summer and still be comfortable,” says the husband.
Working with KVC Builders and Shope Reno Wharton Architects, Douglas and Wear set out to achieve this goal and design something wonderful for their friends, but they faced a challenge due to the timing of the project. The conditions of the pandemic meant that it was tricky to special-order furnishings or custom pieces. The family also had their hearts set on using the home that same summer, a tight timeframe for getting it all done. Fortunately, the couple have an interest in vintage furnishings, which were more readily available, and 1stDibs soon became their go-to.
“They collect not only artwork but also midcentury Swedish furniture, Scandinavian rugs,” says Douglas. “So, they had a desire to find amazing vintage pieces and that desire for collecting, and the spirit of the house really melded well together.”
The design team uncovered some special finds for the deckhouse. The living room is now home to a vintage Vladimir Kagan sofa, Danish modern teak lounge chairs and a marble side table by Angelo Mangiarotti that was produced in the seventies. But perhaps the most significant piece in the open living room/ dining room is the large-scale blue carpet by Märta Måås–Fjetterström. “This rug is unusual in size, and it is a vintage Swedish rug. The depth of color is quite incredible,” Douglas says. For the homeowners, collecting (whether art or furnishings) is not necessarily about decoration but more about feeling a connection with the art and artist.
“I would say my husband can go down rabbit holes and went down this awesome Scandinavian carpet rabbit hole and found Märta,” she says. “We followed the house on Instagram, because the tradition of the designs and the productions of them are so beautiful.”
Throughout the deckhouse, the furnishings seem to blend the beautiful with the practical, passing the barefoot test: “We never wanted it to feel like, don’t go over there with your wet, sandy feet,” he says. Though the boys, ages nine and eleven, have a dedicated lower-level play room with sliders leading out to the yard and water, there’s nothing in the house that’s precious or off limits.
For the dining area, which gets loads of use, the table is one the family already owned, and the chairs are vintage Hans Wegner from Denmark. Another vintage Scandinavian carpet welcomes guests in the foyer along with a Guillerme et Chambron sideboard. Furnishings throughout the house are covered in luxurious indoor-outdoor fabrics that are easy to wipe clean. The bathrooms, which were all-blue and all-green and dated, were refreshed with new materials. The shower size was expanded, but the color palette remained true to the original. Ceilings and brick surfaces throughout the house were painted white, making the whole space appear lighter.
While the art in the deckhouse creates striking visual interest, none of it was selected with a specific room in mind. “They’ll buy things because they love it and then figure out where to hang it later,” says Rachel Carr Goulding of
FOR THIS DECKHOUSE PERCHED VERY CLOSE TO THE WATER, THERE WERE RESTRICTIONS ON HOW MUCH IT COULD BE MODIFIED, SO THE PROJECT WAS ABOUT EMBRACING THE MID-CENTURY STRUCTURE ...
the collecting couple. She is a close friend and also their art advisor, a partner in Ruth Catone Goulding. “They are extremely passionate about it, involved in certain museums in New York.”
After spending time with the couple at galleries, Rachel observed that they had an interest in figurative landscape, and most of the pieces in the deckhouse reflect that. The art also seems to speak to the proximity to nature, with a quad of chromogenic prints of olive trees on one end of the living/dining area and a large blue-toned oil painting of clouds on the other.
“Living with the art is one of the joys of it,” the wife says of their passion for collecting and connecting with art. She and her husband follow certain artists and buy pieces as they become available, creating a collection with lasting value. The art also welcomes them back to a favorite place and season.
below: A border of beach roses frames the backyard, which overlooks the water.
“We spend primarily the summers in Cape Cod,” she says. “When we’ve had time away from it [the art], it’s so comforting to come back and see it.”
This family loves to entertain, and “the tempo of the summer,” she says, is to have friends always coming and going. And they’re ready to feed a crowd, as the husband is an enthusiastic cook. In the updated kitchen, a slew of antique copper pots hangs from the ceiling and are in constant use. The collection represents only a small part of the copper cookware he owns, Wear says.
Because Douglas and Wear are friends of the family, they have been able to spend time enjoying the space they designed. “We’re fortunate enough to have attended one of their dinner parties that started off with dinner for five people and became dinner for 30,” says Wear. They did it “without even batting an eye, and it was just no stress and very organic. It was wonderful.” Fried chicken is one of his specialties, the wife says of her husband, who’s often “cooking up a storm,” as well as putting together dishes that use vegetables and herbs from the garden outside and farms nearby—anything that can be scaled to a crowd.
Some of the guests include the younger generation, and their boys love to host sleepovers. Their favorite hangout spot is the downstairs TV room, with its cushy bean bag chairs and space to invite multiple friends. “That’s just heaven to them,” she says, describing their carefree lifestyle on the Cape. “We love the freedom that they have to just hop on their bikes, go down to the beach, to find crabs, to watch the sunsets.”
It’s the type of place where people from all around will gather on the beach to stop and watch the sunset together. And the location of the deckhouse means that the family can easily join.
“The house is more special location-wise than we even realized. It’s in this little cove that has a public beach that people will go to primarily to walk their dog, and so you’re constantly in the community saying hi to people who are coming to the beach, taking swims out there in the morning, seeing kids on field trips from the science school,” she says. “It’s a very social place to be in the summer.” G
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DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org
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GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. greenwichartscouncil.org
GREENWICH ART SOCIETY, 299 Greenwich Ave. 2nd fl., 629-1533. This studio school offers a visual arts education program for kids and adults. greenwichartsociety.org
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UCONN STAMFORD ART GALLERY, One University Pl., Stamford, 251-8400. artgallery.stamford.uconn.edu
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AVON THEATRE FILM CENTER, 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 661-0321. avontheatre.org
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RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. shubert.com
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Ln., 869-3224. bgcg.org
BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. brucemuseum.org
DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. discoverymuseum.org
DOWNTOWN
CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. dtcab.com
EARTHPLACE, 10 Woodside Ln., Westport, 227-7253. earthplace.org
GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland St., 869-6899. greenwichhistory.org
GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. greenwichlibrary.org
IMAX THEATER AT MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org
KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org
MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org
NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 966-9577. newcanaannature.org
RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge Rd., Ridgefield, 438-5795. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. palacestamford.org
STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. stamfordmuseum.org
STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. steppingstonesmuseum.org
WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. westportartscenter.org
WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. westportplayhouse.org G
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One tiny guest quietly stole the show at the recent 150th anniversary celebration of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Riverside this spring. As some older children sang, little Pierce Burton-Morgan turned back as if to say, “I’m a part of this, too!” It was a sweet reminder that the church’s legacy isn’t just in its past but also in its future. How wonderful it is to grow up in a place filled with such tradition and community. G
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Director, Aesthetic Surgery; Director, Craniofacial Surgery, Montefiore Einstein and Professor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Dr. Tepper lives in Greenwich, provides specialized care from Manhattan to Connecticut and consults worldwide. He is acclaimed for his role in the separation of conjoined twins Jadon and Anias McDonald, performing similar surgeries twice more in Brazil.
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