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This spectacular, recently built stone Georgian in this sought after, quiet location with exceptional, level property and superb landscaping was built over a three year period to an amazing standard with a pool, a spa and a unique party pavilion

he center driveway leads to the entrance circle with a koi pond in the island. A generous front portico shelters the oak front door, and the broad center hall has a superb stairway rising three stories with a continuous railing, plus wide archways open into the generous living room and the gracious dining room, both with fireplaces and french doors to terraces - there are also two libraries with fireplaces. The heart of the house for daily living is the family room/country kitchen complete with a fireplace, a large center island and access to an open terrace with an awning. The ultimate attraction is the amazing party pavilion - a large, high tray ceiling outdoor room with stone archways to the pool, the spa, the outdoor kitchen, lovely terraces

and a feeling of delight anytime of day or night - it is memorable! Upstairs off of the wide hallway is the luxurious master suite with a private sitting room with fireplace, a serene bedroom, two dressing rooms and a fabulous bathroom with a whirlpool tub and a steam shower. There are six additional ensuite bedrooms, a playroom, and two laundries. The lower level has a fabulous center family room with a high ceiling and amazing built-ins - it opens into a truly comfortable home theater, as well as an exercise room, a ballet room, a playroom, a pool changing room, and a mudroom which opens into the amazing underground garage with up to 12 heated spaces for cars or a marvelous play area. $15,900,000 Please contact us for details

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Greenwich International Film Festival: 2018 Changemakers “We Are Precious, Empowered and Free … No Matter What.” BY RIANN SMITH

The fourth annual Greenwich International Film Festival is ready to roll out the red carpet. Meet this year’s Changemaker—the determined and impassioned #MeToo advocate Ashley Judd.

With Honors BY RIANN SMITH

When a child has every attribute to excel— but lacks the financial means—Community Changemaker Duncan Edwards steps in. We sit down with the man who has dedicated his career to shifting the education paradigm.

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BY TIMOTHY DUMAS

We celebrate the life of a man whose charm, wit and intelligence made an indelible impression on anyone lucky enough to cross his path.

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Legends Among Us BY JAMIE MARSHALL

Ready to rock? The lineup of music icons for this year’s Greenwich Town Party sure are. Welcome Eric Clapton, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Tedeschi Trucks!

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Opulence Defined BY SUZANNE GANNON

Tour a jaw-dropping Georgian home that is 17,000 square feet of meticulously crafted, detailed décor.

DEPARTMENTS 26 | EDITOR’S LETTER 35 | STATUS REPORT BUZZ: This Place Matters! contest; B*Cured SHOP: Gifts to make mom smile GO: Travel traditions; Range Rover’s Velar HOME: Spring decorating tips from the pros DO: Talking to kids about #MeToo EAT: The Spread; Perfect French summer wines

60 | G-MOM Celebrating moms and Mother Nature

75 | V OWS James–Burton; Riggs–Isbrandtsen

78 | FINANCE FIX Surviving market volatility

81 | PEOPLE & PLACES Kids in Crisis; Fairfield County Community Foundation; Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation; Chabad of Greenwich; Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy; At Home in Greenwich; Dudley Stephens & Books for Kids; Near & Far Aid

141 | C ALENDAR 159 | INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 160 | POSTSCRIPT Chasing summer dreams

Correction: The luxury flats referenced in "State of Real Estate 2018" [April 2018] are located at 125 Field Point Road.

On the Cover: 2018 GIFF Changemaker Ashley Judd PHOTO BY MACKENZIE STROH/CONTOUR BY GETTY IMAGES

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Exceptional, stylish renovation and expansion of this lovely, near town gem. Sophisticated interiors with chic detail found throughout. Two level acres with expansive terrace, pool, pool house and tennis/sport court. Incredible privacy just minutes from town. WEB# GM1457239 Greenwich • Lyn Black • $6,450,000

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Extraordinary French Manor. 2.73 acres off Round Hill Road south of the Parkway. Exquisite detailing. Gourmet kitchen, breakfast room. Luxurious master suite. Five en-suite bedrooms. Lower level wine cellar, game, exercise rooms. Pool. WEB# GM1457327 Greenwich • BK Bates • $8,100,000

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In keeping with the true elegance of Conyers Farm, this impeccably restored craftsman-style country home with timber framed barn/guest home makes way for an exciting, approved 10,000+ square foot Manor house sited on 10 acres off the South Gate. WEB# GM1171623 Greenwich • Joanne Mancuso • $4,995,000

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2018 modernist design just completed with private dock and 220 feet of shoreline. Stunning interiors; Great room walled with ceiling high windows and doors opening to expansive waterfront terrace deck with fireplace; five bedrooms. Generator; two-car garage. WEB# GM1452555 Riverside • Ellen Mosher • $4,495,000

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Renovated and expanded six-bedroom vintage Colonial on 2.24 acres with a new pool and outdoor fireplace. A fabulous chef’s kitchen opens to family room, breakfast area, and solarium. Gorgeous master suite with spa bath. WEB# GM1451869 Greenwich • Julie Church • $3,850,000

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Sun-filled, updated Colonial blends classic elegance with chic modern aesthetics on over one acre. Elegant formal rooms; three-exposure family room with French doors to backyard; library; gourmet kitchen. Stunning tray-ceiling master. WEB# GM1455827 Ellen Mosher • Greenwich • $2,950,000

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CRISTIN MARANDINO

John Wesley Moffly IV “CRISTIN, JACK MOFFLY HERE.” THAT’S HOW

It wasn’t a true party without Jack Moffly around.

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nearly every phone call I received from Jack over the past ten years began. As if there was any mistaking that distinctive voice full of energy. The calls were sometimes about a story someone had pitched him at a cocktail party or nonprofit meeting—and given the number of cocktail parties and nonprofit meetings Jack attended, you can imagine how many of these calls I got. Other times, they were to congratulate me on a story or issue that particularly impressed him. Like the time he called to say how much he enjoyed our first Power Issue. “Great issue. Really tremendous. One question. How the hell are you going to top it next year?” A compliment, a joke and a challenge all rolled into one. That was Jack Moffly. There was nothing singular about him. In a boardroom, on a dance floor, behind his computer or on a sailboat, Jack’s aptitude, charm and passion for people and all things Greenwich were everpresent. Back when I first took the helm of greenwich, Jack and I were at a cocktail party and I had to leave to attend another event. Never one to miss a gathering, Jack asked: “Where are you going and more important, do you want a date?” So off we went. It would be the first of many party hops at the side of this master mingler, who was always 100 percent focused on

anyone he was speaking with. (Even if on the rare occasion he’d turn and ask, “Who was that?”) This month we honor the life and work of the man who, along with the Frick to his Frack, Donna, brought this magazine into the world, expanded its footprint, navigated it through difficult times and, even after turning the company over to Jonathan, remained a guiding force (“A Tribute to Our Founder, Jack Moffly,” page 108). That will never change. Case in point, the day after Jack’s death I received a contentious email from someone we were working with on a story. Not having nearly the patience or diplomacy of Jack, I typed up an equally contentious response. But before hitting send, I stopped and asked myself, What would Jack do? I began anew, with Jack’s voice dictating a far more even-tempered response. (Yes, the situation was resolved amicably.) Jack’s passing has left a deep void for everyone here at Moffly Media. And although I will forever miss hearing the words “Cristin, Jack Moffly here,” I know that Jack Moffly will always be here.

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ack left an indelible impression on anyone lucky enough to cross his path. And the community outpouring following his passing was evidence of that. Here, we share some of the hundreds of memories that came to us via letters, emails and social media. Some are from close friends, others from people who didn’t know Jack well—or at all, in some cases—but felt the loss of a great man who made very meaningful contributions to our town.

What a life and legacy. Our condolences to the family and to the extended media family. Rest in peace and long live the wonderful publications he founded! —Marie Citarella

I have lived in Riverside/Greenwich for approximately forty-six years; and I’ve never witnessed the equal of the groundswell over the loss of a public figure that Jack’s death has occasioned. It seems that every constituency, every organization, and countless individuals have voiced their deep sorrow over the demise of this man who had garnered the respect and admiration of all who had contact with him. I am sure many have commented on his courtly manners, his gentle approach to others, his consistent congeniality and his jaunty bow ties! But he will be remembered especially for his intellect and his insight into politics and human affairs, as evidenced by his Founder’s Pages. He will be greatly missed, as much for his wisdom as for his rare human qualities.

JACK ALWAYS REPRESENTED TO ME THE BEST OF AN IVY LEAGUE EDUCATION, NEW ENGLAND SOPHISTICATION, AND THE ABILITY TO SPEAK WISELY ABOUT ALMOST ANYTHING—ALL TRAITS THAT WE WHO GREW UP IN CALIFORNIA ADMIRED. I LOVED OUR LUNCHES TOGETHER.

Oh that bow tie! A true gentleman with a legacy of kindness and charity we should all aspire to! I am forever grateful to have known him and send my love and deepest condolences to his working family. —Melani Lust

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Jack was one of the most fun and truly interesting persons we have known—a very special gentleman whom they don’t make anymore and along with Donna, major pillars of our town. He was a most adoring husband, a creative and brilliant journalist with a fine wit, and a good, thoughtful friend. His counsel was wise and fair. Hard to encompass how much his presence and contributions have meant for our community. JEAN AND DICK BERGSTRESSER, GREENWICH

I LOVED JACK’S SENSE OF HUMOR; I LOVED SAILING WITH HIM, AND I LOVED HIS WAY OF BEING. HE SEEMED SO SURE OF THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE HANDLED. … I REALLY MISS THE WHOLE CREW. YOU ALL SEEMED TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN AND IT RUBBED OFF ON THE NEXT GENERATION.

We really got to know Jack when we were crewing on Ticonderoga in Cowes celebrating the America’s Cup anniversary. … His even temper, good humor, intellectualism and kindness (not to mention enthusiasm for racing) won us over immediately. Ever after we … remininsced about taking an inflatable in full black tie regalia in very choppy water to one of the most glamourous parties on earth. His face just lit up! …Jack was an amazing example of how to live a happy, valuable, giving life. He was not afraid to speak his mind on important issues; he championed noble causes and cherished his family and friends…. What an inspiration! CYNDY ANDERSON, RIVERSIDE 28

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I met Mr. Moffly briefly at an event Moffly Media was hosting. He introduced himself and thanked me for participating, an interaction that lasted all of two minutes. From that point on, whenever he saw me, he would come over and address me by name and start a conversation. What a true gentleman. —Bill Taylor He was the type of person that makes me proud to say I grew up in Greenwich. —David Sutherland Jack was a steadfast supporter of the Museum in ways both public and private. We will miss his big heart and engaging spirit, and we thank him for all that he did to help make our community such a wonderful place to live, to work and to play. Godspeed, Jack, and may the wind be ever at your back. —Bruce Museum True gentleman, scholar, father and sportsman. Added to our community in so many ways. A legend. —Cindy Rinfret A dignified, warm and generous man. Will miss him and his spark. —David Haffenreffer

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HOW GREAT JACK GOT TO BE ON THE OCEAN LAST FALL. AND HE OUTLIVED TIME INC.! MOFFLY MEDIA ENDED UP SUCCEEDING WHERE HIS ALMA MATER FAILED—WHAT A FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT. . . . THE WORLD IS SMALLER WITHOUT HIM. PAMELA MAFFEI MCCARTHY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

… How lucky I am to have sailed with Jack, to be a fellow Athenian. What an honor. What a joy. His consistent integrity—always armed with a smile and genuine interest in what you were doing. Jack gave everybody his best— and he gave me his friendship. To be a teenager aboard Athene in the middle of nowhere and have Jack as my wingman has become my guide to how I’m supposed to connect with younger generations. I can only imagine how many young people he must have impacted in his life. A true mentor!

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Can it be our wonderful Jack has lifted his last glass of wine? When he called me so many years ago to join the magazine, I never dreamed it was to change my life so. … Jack gave me confidence to do the job and develop into more of a complete person. All the wonderful times we had in the office and outside— sailing, dancing, dining; he was so much fun—with his ever so perfect partner at his side. … Thanks for the memories. BARBARA FENTON, GREENWICH

… Jack was such a vibrant, warm, smart man with a wonderful sense of humor. I loved reading his insightful editorials and so appreciated his dedication and commitment to women’s rights.

… Jack had inimitable charm, eloquence, brainiac thoughts and sense of humor. He could distill the most important points into a minimal number of words that were somehow entertaining and informative; I will miss his advice and his column sorely. Who is going to explain it all to us now? … Jack was a giant among men in Greenwich but strolled around as if just one of the guys. He made you happy. He made you wiser… He was a star on the board of GEMS and we are grateful for all the time we had with him. …

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I cannot think of Jack without smiling! His way with words, both written and spoken, was phenomenal. Whether a witty retort or a paragraph or two on a knotty town issue, he was clear and concise, framing his comments in a thoughtful, positive and sometimes humorous manner. I loved his Old World gallantry and charm. He would, on rare occasions, give me a “Ginger Rogers” moment on the dance floor at RYC!”…

Jack was such a great guy—a visionary and respected leader in the community. I remember when I just started at Moffly Media, he took me to lunch at that great bakery on Greenwich Ave. He liked the desserts! And I appreciated his welcoming effort. He used to come down to the sales floor in Westport to chat. He was always interested in what you had to say, whether it was about business or life. … Greenwich will not be the same.

WE ALL BENEFITTED FROM JACK’S OUTGOING PERSONALITY. HE ALWAYS SEEMED YOUNG, EVEN WHEN HE KNEW HE WASN’T. WE EACH OWNED A NONSUCH. ONE DAY WE ENCOUNTERED ONE ANOTHER ON L.I. SOUND. HE CALLED OUT, RAISED HIS ARM AND SHOUTED: “LET’S RACE!” THIS SPONTANEITY WAS SO TYPICAL AND SO CHEERFUL. WE MISS HIM. DOUG AND LIZ CAMPBELL, RIVERSIDE

…Jack was truly one of our heroes. He was forever a gentleman, a sailor, a writer, a conversationalist and a family man. He loved our little neighborhood, our town, our state and our country, and he loved politics. We will miss him dearly. … STATE SENATOR SCOTT AND ICY FRANTZ, RIVERSIDE

WHAT A LIGHT! … NO ONE COULD WORK A BOW TIE OR A DANCE FLOOR BETTER THAN THIS GUY. CHEERS TO JACK’S WONDERFUL LIFE … HE SURE DID LIVE IT RIGHT! ALI GRAY, STAMFORD

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alling all shutterflys who love Greenwich! You are invited to participate in the Greenwich Historical Society’s second annual This Place Matters! photo contest. All you have to do is snap a pic of your favorite place in Greenwich and submit it with a brief statement about the location and why it makes Greenwich special. The top three photos will be published in greenwich magazine and also be displayed at the Greenwich Historical Society when its new reimagined campus opens this fall. The contest celebrates Greenwich Preservation Month and was inspired by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s initiative to encourage conservation at the local level. Deadline is July 6, and submission details can be found on greenwichhistory.org MAY 2018 GREENWICH

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for a monthlong stay. They bunked at the Biltmore (natch), and a dashing gentleman named Doc Pardi delivered a pony to the door of the hotel for young Donna daily. Perhaps it’s because of memories like these that today’s grandparents have created an entire category of travel all their own. Multigenerational travel has been a top trend for the past five years according to Virtuoso, a network of luxury travel agencies. Though some trips include grown children, many are what the industry has coined “Skip-Gen.” Mom and Dad are left at home while Grandma and Grandpa get a chance to make lifelong memories with the grandkids. Some grandparents set a certain age for the magical trip, giving kids (and parents) something to look forward to and plan. Others tie the 42

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trip to a milestone. And a few hardy souls make it an annual excursion. Julia O’Brian of Tauck Tours, based in nearby Wilton, spoke with us about Bridges Tours, designed specifically to meet the unique needs of multigenerational travelers. She tells us that each Bridges journey is crafted around a philosophy of shared enrichment, where family members of different generations build bonds (or bridges) by experiencing the wonders of travel together. These trips don’t include a lot of kids-only or adults-only activities. Instead, adults and children share in sightseeing, activities and the discovery of each destination. She says that about two-thirds of these tours include grandparents, allowing them to hand over all of the planning to the experts and simply enjoy special time with the grandkids.

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LET THERE BE (MORE) LIGHT Most kitchen islands are enhanced by overhead lighting, but you can get creative when considering other light fixtures around the room. In this timeless, sunny kitchen, pendant-style barn sconces above the shelving add interest and functionality, shedding light on the counters and sink. “I’m always a huge fan of an extra layer of lighting,” says designer Amy Hirsch.

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GO FOR THE GROUP DYNAMIC Instead of sourcing a single chandelier or fixture for this entryway, Lynne Scalo liked the impact of multiple lights. “Using a grouping of the same chandelier hung at different heights creates big interest,” says Lynne. “It’s an environment that’s sculptural in nature and as modern as a black and white photo.”

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s the days get longer, the flowers start blooming and Mother Nature revives the great outdoors, it’s natural to want to update the inside of your home, too. Now’s the time of year to swap linen or cotton pillows in place of velvet ones, break out the lightcolored slipcovers and dry clean your faux fur throws and wool blankets to store them for next fall. Even something as simple as replacing old doormats and cleaning all the windows inside and out makes a big difference, too. To find more easy updates, we talked to designers to get their ideas for simple ways to shift your décor and lighten up for the season.

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open exposure is better than having a cupboard,” she says. “The shelves can be changed up seasonally and you can transform your room that way, placing different dishes or glasses, refreshing things to suit the time of year.”

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“I love painting or papering ceilings for impact, particularly in small spaces,” says Sandra Morgan of Sandra Morgan Interiors. “I consider ceilings the fifth wall! A prime example is our Bamboo Room at the shop where we have client meetings. Bamboo trellis wallpaper is installed on the walls and ceiling with custom trim color to match.”

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“Beautiful handles and knobs are the jewelry on a cabinet and set the stage in a room,” says Sarah Blank of Sarah Blank Design Studio. You can create a new look

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with updated handles on kitchen cabinets or even new pulls for the drawers on a dresser. Perfecting these finishing touches will make the decor look more complete and stylish.

MOVE AND REPURPOSE

You’ve heard of shopping your closet, well it pays to shop your home too, with an eye for pieces that can be repainted, reupholstered or simply moved to a new spot in the house. When redesigning a peaceful, airy landing in a Greenwich home, Amy Hirsch pulled a

few pieces the homeowner already had and put to better use the hand-painted, distressed bench and artwork hanging above it. Rotating the art within your home is a low-cost but effective way to give your rooms a fresh look.

COVER THE FIELD…OF DREAMS

Wall coverings can create a dreamy feeling in a bedroom, says designer Lynne Scalo. For a Greenwich client, she chose Zoffany paper that’s very London chic. “It’s a bold statement that I paired with an antiqued mirrored bed and white lacquer side table,” says Lynne.

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For a cleaner look in the kitchen, consider taking out a few cabinets and replacing them with open shelving, advises Amy Hirsch. “Sometimes having that

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Mirrors have always played a big role in the designer’s arsenal because they enlarge a space visually while also bringing in more light. “By day, a mirror can act as a piece of artwork that changes with the seasons,” says Lynne Scalo. “In the evening the silver just sparkles.”

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To enliven a room that has a soothing, neutral palette, play with texture in the space. For instance, on a pared-down landing, Amy Hirsch finished the walls in a Phillip Jeffries suede wallpaper that gives a sense of movement. She sourced cotton-velvet pillows for a leather window seat and Conrad woven shades for the windows. Handrails on the stair were painted in high gloss. Subtle touches give more depth to a quiet space.

FILL IN THE DETAILS

Changing a few decorative details can transform a room. Designer Sarah Blank, who specializes in kitchens, suggests updating a backsplash with pattern, color or texture to enhance the space. Sandra Morgan loves to upholster the backs of dining chairs in contrasting fabrics.

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ast fall, #MeToo entered the national lexicon and has been driving the conversation about sexual assault and harassment ever since. The issue is no less relevant in Fairfield County, where local organizations have seen a jump in calls and walk-ins by victims seeking help. This increase is good news, as 60 percent of sexual assault cases go unreported nationally, says Deb Greenwood, president and CEO of The Center for Family Justice (CFJ). “The movement is empowering,” Greenwood says. “It’s allowing so many people to come forward.” CFJ, which serves six towns including Bridgeport, Fairfield and Monroe, reports a 52 percent increase in calls to its domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines. Similarly, says Quentin Ball, executive director of The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education, “we have seen a 20 to 30 percent increase in clients.” The Stamfordbased Center provides free programs and services to eight towns from Greenwich to Westport.

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For both centers, community and educational outreach are essential. Ball says the #MeToo movement has focused a spotlight on the issue. “So many organizations are interested in learning what all this means and what they can do,” she says. The Center offers age-appropriate educational programming for grades K–12. CFJ has programs in high schools that teach prevention and healthy relationships, among other things. Also, they recently partnered with Sacred Heart University on the #MenCareToo initiative. Ball and Greenwood say that involving men is key to prevention and change. In related news, Senate Bill No. 17 was introduced in February to the Connecticut General Assembly. Described as, “An act promoting fairness in access to information, support and justice for sexual assault victims,” it lengthens the amount of time a victim has to report a crime, among other things. “Prior to this national spotlight, it was really difficult to advance that the statute of limitations needed to change,” says Ball. Even the conversation about sexual harassment and assault is evolving. “We’re talking more about the continuum of sexual violence. Currently, there’s no criminal recourse for sexual harassment,” Ball says. “We’re trying to raise awareness that everything on that continuum is unacceptable and harmful. We need to work with the legal system to address how it’s handled.” —Kathy Satterfield

“The reinforcement at home is so important,” Deb Greenwood of the CFJ says. “As parents, we need a toolbox.” Here, she offers tips and some talking points.

THAN GIRL TALK >It’sMORE crucial to talk to boys also, not only because men and boys can be allies in the effort to end harassment and abuse, but because they also can be victims.

KEEP IT AGE-APPROPRIATE >When tackling these sensitive subjects, remember to tailor the talk to your child’s age and developmental stage.

CONSENT >TellTEACH kids that they have the absolute right to say no—and yes, even change their minds—about things that make them feel uncomfortable as they begin to develop romantic relationships.

OPEN UP ABOUT SECRETS >Perpetrators of sex crimes and abusers are often master manipulators who use all kinds of tactics to keep their victims quiet. Stress to your child that if they see or experience abuse, they need to tell a trusted grown-up. If that person doesn’t believe them, they need to tell someone else.

GOOD EXAMPLE >YouSETareAyour children’s most important role model; treat others with respect and call out inappropriate behavior when you see it.

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THE SPREAD

Flavor & Flair Grass-fed short ribs with baby spinach, bonito broth, garlic chili oil, shaved shiitake mushrooms • Chef Carlos Baez

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hough we’re spoiled living in Greenwich with access to so much, some people fixate on what’s missing. I wish we had a better fill-inthe-blank type of restaurant, they’ll say. Some crave more ethnic eats or sushi options. For those seeking nightlife and a fun spot with casual-but-creative food, your ship has come in. The Spread has quickly become a fixture on the local scene, taking over the

former Barcelona space, and its owners know how to get the party rolling. Tequila tastings on a Monday night? DJ three nights a week? Monthly theme dinners such as flights and bites and game night? Ladies’ night? Guys’ night? Yes, all are on the menu. Restaurateurs and longtime friends Chris Rasile (who grew up in Greenwich), Chris Hickey,

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Shawn Longyear, Drey Cortes and Chef Carlos Baez—who could be the Entourage of the restaurant world—set up their first Spread in SoNo five years ago and have had their eye on Greenwich for a long time. They transformed the space near the top of the Avenue, giving it a rustic-industrial feel with exposed ceilings, tables crafted from antique barn doors, light fixtures made of pipes and, most notably, a seventy-foot-long bar that wraps around the room. A living wall of plants greets guests as they walk in, and food is served on mismatched grannychic china, as eclectic as the cuisine. After eating at The Spread several times, I found it well-suited for ladies’ nights and gettogethers with friends, but also good for date night if you’re in the mood for people-watching and don’t mind the high noise volume. It pays to reserve ahead; when we called only a few hours before for a Saturday night meal, we were seated by the glass wall connecting to the entry, which feels like being in a fishbowl as people walk in. While this is not a place for quiet conversation, there’s a private dining room for group gatherings away from the crowd as well as seating by the open kitchen to watch the chefs in action. The Spread’s SoNo location has been awarded “Best Apps in the State” for good reason. The raved-about veal meatballs earn their acclaim: tender, rich-flavored comfort food in light tomato sauce and fontina cheese

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QUICK BITES OWNERS' FAVES • Drey: Brick Chicken and Ricotta Gnocchi • Shawn: meatballs, beef tongue, Brussels sprouts and pate • Chris Rasile: shaved foie gras • Chris Hickey: crabmeat stuffed avocado topped with unagi sauce, black rice and spicy mayo

MOST-REQUESTED COCKTAILS The classic Manhattan and two of beverage director Sean Nye’s creations: The Amelia with American vodka, St. Germain, lemon-blackberry cordial and mint; and Pineapple Krush with Fernet-Branca, Drambuie, lime and fresh pineapple

WHAT’S NEXT The menu changes seasonally and Chef Carlos is always introducing new dishes. This summer watch for his tomato tartare and a scallop crudo with green strawberries.

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EAT a white wine sauce, meat juicy and served with salad and heartwarming polenta. Asian-style short ribs have bold flavor with plentiful slices of garlic, spinach and shiitake mushrooms in a bonito broth. And I like the pairing of the panseared halibut and mussels with roasted cauliflower and poblano crema. During my first visit here, only a few weeks after the restaurant opened, service was scattered with a few forgotten drinks, missing utensils and delays; however, at recent dinners our servers were pleasant and attentive. With lively music in the background and lots of people out for the evening, the vibe encourages customers to linger. If you’re in the mood to end the meal with a sugar fix instead of a drink, the milk chocolate mousse is pure indulgence, mixed with a peanut butter crunch and chocolate fudge to gild the lily. Also try the donuts with bourbon caramel sauce. Either way, come for G the spread—and stay for the scene.

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served over creamy polenta with a drizzle of basil oil brightening the plate. Brussels sprouts have a crispy edge to them, topped with a smattering of fresh herbs, feta and a trace of honey. A lush butternut squash bisque topped with candied bacon and pepitas has hints of maple flavor. Country pate is a solid rendition of the classic, which you don’t often find these days. Chef Carlos, who once did a chicken molé throwdown against Bobby Flay, whips up specials weekly, so the menu is evolving and focused on ingredients sourced locally. Recently he was out foraging for ramps for spring dishes, and he’s working with Ridgefield’s Horseshoe Farm to grow asparagus for the restaurant. To go along with his fresh starters, the cocktail program is on its A-game too: All juices are pressed in-house daily, even the cranberry. While you can make a meal of apps alone (also try the Buttercup Salad with avocado and gorgonzola), the menu lends itself to sharing with its breakdown of small, medium and large plates. Among the mains, Brick Chicken is a signature entrée, the skin beautifully glazed with

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White wine from the Loire Valley—the refreshing choice for spring and summer

n the heart of France, the valley that surrounds the River Loire and its tributaries is home to some 400 vineyards that produce a good deal of the fresh, light white wine (plus rosés and red wines, too) that we love to enjoy in warmer climates. Known as the “Garden of France,” the Loire Valley is a cool region with long, warm autumns, where the rivers create microclimates among slopes of chalk and flint, and river banks of clay. As a result, it is one of France’s great wine-making areas, producing a variety of styles that match well with seasonal menus. Whether you’re dining out or hosting dinner al fresco, wine experts share some intel for your next pairing pleasure. —Elizabeth Keyser

LOCAL EXPERTS’ FAVORITES Tony Capasso

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“The COMTE LAFOND SANCERRE is truly a special-occasion white, with layers of flavor and complexity associated with better white burgundies.” “SAUVIGNON BLANC pairs with full-bodied fish in citrus and white wine sauces, although some of the better ones like MAISON IDIART go well with Livornese preparations, which use capers, olives and cherry tomatoes to accent the sauce.”

David Nelson Owner Ten Twenty Bistro Darien

“Regarding SANCERRE and POUILLY-FUMÉ, the mineral notes in both tame the fruit of the Sauvignon. Either are perfect with any of our simple fish preparations, Spinney Creek Maine steamers or steamed lobster.” “MUSCADET is a perfect oyster wine. Many say better than champagne. It’s the minerality in both that complements our large selection of raw oysters.”

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White Wine Pairings A few suggestions for guaranteed soirée success Cheers! Start your gathering by toasting with a glass of sparkling Crément de Loire.

Raw Bar Sip a minerally Muscadet while slurping oysters on the half shell.

The inside story on grapes from the “Garden of France”

Melon de Bourgogne

It’s from the Muscadet region, where the Loire meets the Atlantic Ocean. It boasts brisk, fresh, mineral flavors.

Chenin Blanc

There are many expressions of this grape grown in the

central regions of Tourraine in Vouvray, Anjou and Saumur; it is sparkling, sweet or bone dry.

Cabernet Franc

Sauvignon Blanc

First Course Share a conversation over a juicy Sancerre and shrimp avocado salad.

The red of the region. For those of you who prefer reds and rosés, they are produced in Anjou and Chinon, which pair well with seafood stews.

The “ambassadors” of this familiar grape, with its crisp, grassy, and citrus flavors, are Sancerre, which balances fruit, body, minerals and acidity, and Pouilly-Fumé, which is richer and more full-bodied. S

Best For Last Savor a sweet Chenin Blanc with a cheese plate for a refined dessert.

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1. Say Aloha The family may not be planning to whisk you away to Maui for the weekend, but you can come close in the Bronx, beginning the week after Mother’s Day. Following last year’s popular Chihuly exhibit, The New York Botanical Garden will host Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawai’i opening on Saturday,

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Whether you lack a green thumb or are simply tired of replacing fresh flowers, this Mother’s Day consider asking for a long-term solution that will fool even the most attentive guest, a faux floral creation by Diane James. The only way you can tell these gorgeous flowers are not the real thing is by yanking on them. Handmade in the USA, seasonal arrangements are offered in unique vessels like pewter urns and clay pots or a variety of clear vases with acrylic to mimic water. These blooms go from showstopper in the foyer to accent piece in any room. Sweeter yet, twin sisters Cynthia Matrullo and Carolyn McDonough run this Norwalk company along with their mother Diane James. Check out their creations in person at local retailers like Hoagland’s on Greenwich Avenue or shop online.

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a festive party atmosphere, visit on Saturday evenings for Aloha Nights, featuring live music, traditional artisan demonstrations, lei-making, block printing, specialty cocktails and Hawaiian fare available for purchase from the Poke Truck. The NYBG features year-round exhibits, walks, tours and special events, so consider a membership. Individual memberships are $85 and family memberships are $135.

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4. Floral Fascination Yes, that macaroni necklace will always be your favorite Mother’s Day present, but building memories through shared events takes a close second. Treat yourself to a year full of opportunities to connect with nature and your family in our own backyard at the Garden Education Center of Greenwich. The GEC features classes, workshops and trips all based out of its headquarters in Montgomery Pinetum Park in Cos Cob. From yoga to high tea to trips to the Chelsea Flower Market, the GEC May calendar is custom-built for horticulture loving moms. Membership is not required to sign up for events and classes, but provides a discount. Individual Memberships start at $55 and family memberships at $125. Please note, classes and events book up so consider reserving early. Here are a few we love. GARDEN EDUCATION CENTER OF GREENWICH 130 BIBLE STREET, COS COB; 203-869-9242; GECGREENWICH.ORG

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Mother’s Day Tea This regal-themed event features delicious teas and an array of goodies, and natural arts and crafts to complement the afternoon. It’s a great mother/child idea for mom’s special day. Adults: members $30, nonmembers $50; children: members $10, nonmembers $20.

Tuesday, May 1

Royal Wedding Tea You are invited to a Royal Wedding Celebration with GEC’s high tea and

floral fascinator hat party. Celebrate Prince Harry’s wedding to our very own American Meghan Markle on their royal wedding day. At this tea, you will create your own real floral fascinator hat to be worn and dried into a Royal Wedding keepsake. Go with a mother, daughter or friend to share this Insta-worthy event. Register by May 14; $125 members/$145 nonmembers

Wednesday, May 9, Saturday June 16

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Emilie Rubinfeld Keynote Speaker PRESIDENT, CAROLINA HERRERA 501 Seventh Avenue, 17th Floor New York, NY carolinaherrera.com

Emilie Rubinfeld has been a leader in luxury fashion for over a decade. Throughout her career, she has built brand marketing and communications strategy for iconic U.S. and European-based fashion houses. Today, Emilie Rubinfeld is the global president of Carolina Herrera—the New York-based fashion brand internationally recognized for bold elegance and sophistication. Founded by Carolina Herrera in 1981, the design house and namesake creates women’s luxury ready-to-wear and bridal collections distributed globally at over 200 points of sale. As president, Emilie is leading the organization to be at the forefront of women’s luxury fashion while building a thriving and enduring global brand for the future. Prior to the role of president, Emilie held the position of chief marketing officer at the

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company. During her nearly two-decade career in fashion, Emilie has had senior marketing and communications roles at the U.S.-subsidiary of Italian fashion brand Giorgio Armani, as well as the Swiss-based women’s luxury brand, Akris. Emilie has recently joined the Fashion and Luxury Council of NYU/Stern School of Business. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a liberal arts degree, majoring in art history and political science. She currently resides with her family in New Canaan, Connecticut.

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Alisa Bahl, PhD Women of Influence Honoree Corporate Leader OPTUMHEALTH Senior Vice President alisa.bahl@optum.com

Dr. Alisa Bahl is a senior vice president at OptumHealth, a division of UnitedHealth Group. She has been an executive leader at one of the largest and most innovative health care organizations for the past twenty-six years, and led a private group practice prior to joining Optum. She serves as executive sponsor to Fortune 100 clients who are committed to enhancing the emotional well-being of their workforce. She leads a team that manages the most senior national relationships across major consulting firms, and drives both growth and innovation in the company’s clinical business. Most recently, she played a leadership role in combatting the opioid crisis in our country by championing initiatives aimed at stemming the growth of this devastating epidemic; aditionally she serves on the Advisory Board for the

UnitedHealth Group Opioid Task Force. Echoing Optum’s stance that no single entity can remedy the problem alone, she holds partnership and collaboration among her key business practices. Optum has joined with care providers, pharmacists, governments, health plans, clients, individual consumers and community organizations that fight substance misuse to confront the enormous social, economic and human costs of this national health care crisis. Bahl also serves on the scientific board of Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the devastation addiction causes families, and has been involved since its inception. Every day, Shatterproof advances its mission to reduce the stigma of addiction and spread knowledge about evidence-based care that will save countless lives. While in her

hometown of Miami Beach, she served for many years as a vice president on the board of trustees of Temple Beth Sholom, where the congregation of 2,000 families has a strong culture of social justice. She is also the mother of three wonderful boys and active in their school and sports’ activities. Bahl is married to Tracy Bahl, an executive at CVS Health and resides with her family in Greenwich. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and received her PhD from the University of Miami.

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Zaniac, a Zane Prep company, delivers a retail math and science experience that engages, excites and motivates K-8 kids, while making parents feel proud about providing their children with real academic advantage. Zaniac is the go-to afterschool activity for parents who want their children to develop a passion for exploring and innovating. It is like school at its best—an active, inspiring place that is filled with friends and friends-to-be, where real math and technology learning is fun. The company’s mission is to provide K-8 students with a quality supplemental education program that addresses STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). FLAVIA NASLAUSKY In her professional life, Flavia has always been involved in financial markets and focused on

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emerging markets. Flavia worked as director of Latin American currency strategy at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Connecticut, covering economic and financial market developments. She traveled regularly to the region to market strategy product in Europe and Asia. Prior to her work at RBS, in 1999 Flavia worked at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York in the emerging markets fixed income research group. Flavia holds bachelor degrees in economics and political science from NYU. Flavia is currently Co-CEO of Summit 7 Holdings, which opened its first Zaniac franchise in Greenwich in 2013 and the second one in Westport in 2015. In 2017, she received the U.S. Small Business Award for Entrepreneurial Success. Flavia resides with her husband and two children in Riverside, Connecticut.

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CAMILLA GAZAL Camilla is a brand management professional with strong experience in finance, communications and analysis. She is highly skilled at interpersonal relations, is multilingual and has expertise with international clientele. Camilla has a master’s degree in hospitality industry studies, with a concentration in brand management from NYU. Camilla received her BA from FAAP, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and worked as a trader for the former bank Unibanco. After moving to New York in 2000, she worked for BBVA Securities and Santander Securities as a senior vice president in fixed income sales. Camilla is the Co-CEO of Summit 7 Holdings. In 2017, she received the U.S. Small Business Award for Entrepreneurial Success. Camilla lives with her husband and three children in Riverside, Connecticut.

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Tracy Killoren Chadwell Women of Influence Honoree Women’s Business Advocate 1843 CAPITAL 52 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 917.902.6406 tracy@1843capital.com 1843capital.com @tchadwell

Tracy is the Founding Partner of 1843 Capital, an early stage venture capital firm, located in Greenwich. 1843 invests in technology and consumer product companies that have at least one female founder. Companies with a female founder in 2017 received around 2.19 percent of total venture capital dollars, despite research showing that they outperform. This is due in part to the fact that only 7 percent of venture capital fund partners are women. 1843 Capital aims to realize above market returns by investing in a “missed” space, and help solve the funding gap for women at the same time. By funding and supporting the next generation of women CEOs, Tracy is creating a new class of role models and mentors for women. With 11.3 million femaleowned businesses in the United States, generating $1.6 trillion in revenue, there is a lot of opportunity.

Beautycounter, a company launched in Greenwich, is one of Tracy’s most successful investments. In addition to having an incredible female CEO, the company promotes the removal of toxins from personal care products and has created jobs for the 20,000+ consultants it employs. A common misperception is that women don’t build large businesses or highly technical companies. Tracy’s portfolio proves otherwise. In total, the companies she has invested in have created a combined enterprise value of over $1billion. Tracy is also an attorney, well-versed in corporate structures, and was formerly a Partner of a growth capital venture capital fund, Baker Capital, which had more than $1 billion under management. Tracy also has a broad network within the female-founder community. Recently,

she testified before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on the hurdles women face getting funding. She is a frequent speaker and judge of start-up competitions. Most recently she spoke at the MIT VC Conference and at the UBS Project Entreprenuer program, and was a judge for the Cornell (Johnson) Business School Women in Tech Competition. She is featured in a chapter of the book The Internet of Women, a UC TED talk for NYIT TEDx, and was in the documentary Dream, Girl about female entrepreneurs. She is a board member of Marstone and of Sachs Insights and was the former treasurer of The Belle Haven Land Company. Passionate about service, she proudly serves on the advisory board of the MIT Enterprise Forum, the New York Institute of Technology and as an executive advisor for the Echoing Green Foundation.

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Rebecca began her career as a founding member of Cablevision, now Altice USA’s regional News 12 network, where she started as a reporter. She went on to cohost News 12 Connecticut’s daily live talk show, The Exchange, interviewing key figures in news, entertainment, lifestyle, technology and sports. During her fifteen years in this role, she was nominated for three Boston/New England Emmy Awards in the “Best Talk Show Host” category. Rebecca also served as senior news anchor, developing extensive experience in live breaking news coverage including the 9/11 terror attacks, Hurricane Sandy, and the Sandy Hook School shooting. She also worked as a feature reporter. During her time as anchor/reporter, Rebecca won a New York Emmy Award for “Best Daytime Newscast” and was nominated for five others, including three for her feature reporting work. Rebecca’s career has also included work as a contributing editor for Walt Disney’s

FamilyFun magazine, serving as an on-air brand representative on WNBC’s Today in New York, The Today Show and Good Morning America, among numerous other local and national programs. After leaving News 12 Connecticut, Rebecca went on to work for the boutique public relations firm, The Dilenschneider Group in Manhattan, assisting clients in media relations, strategic communications and reputation management. She has also spent years in community outreach work supporting local fundraising events in various role, including Mistress of Ceremony and Panel Moderator. Much of that work is with organizations focused on women’s business development, the Alzheimer’s Association and groups working to support the hungry, homeless and underprivileged. Rebecca graduated from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and spent a semester of study at Bath University, Bath, UK.

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children and families. She has served on the board of directors at both Horizons and The Open Door Shelter (a homeless shelter in Norwalk, Connecticut). In addition to private practice, Darby works directly with parents in small groups or lectures to help them focus on specific age related concerns. She feels there are not enough resources available for parents needing help. Her years of work with adolescents allow her to equip parents with insight and perspective needed to guide their parenting. She works with children of all ages, yet is especially focused on helping adolescents. As the mother of four, Darby has wellearned insight into the teenage mind and offers a unique approach to adolescence. She encourages parents to meet them where

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has been influenced by her philosophy that people drive an organization. “When you listen, coach and guide with a people-first approach, you can help teams manage an ever-changing environment and achieve results.” Also, working in a field that is male-dominated, Sara observes that “Women bring a perspective to the table that is different, often more collaborative, more purposeful and more intent on making a difference every day. This is a balance that is needed.”

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lizabeth and Charles met by happenstance at a West Village bar in New York City. They both had plans that night but popped into Mr. Dennehy’s to have a drink and kill time. Elizabeth was there first and when Charles saw her, he beelined for the open seat next to her. Minutes after chatting, they canceled their evening plans—and so it began. The High Line in Manhattan has always been a special place for the couple. Elizabeth worked and lived nearby and they would often meet for sunset walks. It was a perfect backdrop for a proposal. Fourteen months after that first meeting as they strolled the High Line, Charles dropped to one knee and asked Elizabeth to marry him. Rev. Ian Jeremiah officiated at the ceremony at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Greenwich, and the reception followed at Indian Harbor Yacht Club The bride, daughter of Carol James of Greenwich and the late William James, graduated from Greenwich High School and the University of Connecticut, Storrs. Elizabeth is a media and entertainment multicultural consultant for Google in New York. The groom, son of Jeannine Burton of New Jersey and the late Charles Burton, graduated from J.P. Stevens High School and Rider University. Charles is a lobbyist for Advocacy & Management Group in New Jersey. The newlyweds honeymooned in Boracay Island, the Philippines and Bali before returning home to Manhattan. »

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arolyn had just moved to Boston to pursue a legal career, and Jake had recently become a Bostonian after separating from the Navy when mutual friends introduced the two. The pair hit it off and dated for two years before becoming engaged over Fourth of July weekend at Lake Wawasee in Indiana. Minister Erin Keys officiated at the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church. The only hiccup came when the best man (the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Nick) had to race back to Indian Harbor just moments before the bride walked down the aisle, to retrieve the rings he had forgotten. The newlyweds left the church in style and drove down Greenwich Avenue in a Rolls-Royce from the Pray Museum to their reception at Indian Harbor Yacht Club. The bride, daughter of Randall and Ann Riggs of Indiana, graduated from North Central High School, Duke University and Indiana University McKinney School of Law. Carolyn is an attorney in Boston. The groom, son of Hans Isbrandtsen and Heather Knapp of Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich High School and Trinity College. Jake is in software sales for Oracle in Boston. The newlyweds honeymooned in Denmark and Sweden before returning home to Boston. G

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ou’re a financial genius! You may have seemed like one, anyway, as your investments climbed, climbed, climbed to record highs at the beginning of the year. Early retirement? Vacation home? Sweet new boat? Oh, the possibilities of your newfound wealth. But then, MARK RITTER seemingly out of nowhere, came the free fall, followed by another and more still. The same stock market that had set about a hundred new highs since the 2016 election plunged the greatest one-day point drop in history, then rose and fell again. How will a savvy investor survive a market with more ups and downs than the Coney Island Cyclone? We turned to risk expert Mark Ritter for advice. For more than twenty-five years, he worked on Wall Street in investment banking, ultimately leading risk management at UBS. These days, Ritter, of Westport, serves as executive in residence at Sacred Heart University’s Jack Welch School of Business. His advice to Fairfield County investors during tumultuous times? Do nothing. Corrections are normal even in bull markets, he says. Ignore them and stick to your plan. If you don’t have a plan beyond wishing for higher highs, it’s time to draw one up. Spell out when, what and how much you will buy and sell, when you will reassess and rebalance your portfolio and, most important, how

ASK YOURSELF… Do you have a rainy-day account holding liquid assets for six months to a year of expenses? How are you dealing with debt? What are your children’s educational needs, if you have them? How are you saving for retirement?

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much money you will need by what date. Your time frame dictates your risk. “With respect to volatility, your plan really depends on where you are in the investing cycle. You’re willing to accept risk if it’s a longer period of time,” Ritter says. “If you’re planning for retirement in thirty-five years, it will take a different risk profile than if you’re saving for a house.” For investors, the point of risk assessment is to be prepared in volatile times while maintaining a goal of maximizing wealth, he notes. “You don’t know what’s coming around the corner. People become overly enthusiastic about market prospects. It just takes one event and the stock market can tank by 50 percent.” Rather than hit the panic button, smart investors understand their risk and timeline, and then address specifics. Ritter tells young investors to pay down credit card and student loan debt and use equities to maximize growth with what remains. Don’t worry about volatility. “The first thing I did when my children called when the market went down was to tell them to buy more. Nothing had fundamentally changed but fear. And that is the time to buy.” If you’re a parent in your thirties, invest in a 529 plan for college, he says, but beware of targeting too much in the stock market. “A lot of people in the last ten to fifteen years made a little bit of a mistake in respect to that. In 2008 to 2009, they saw their college funds go from x to x minus 50 percent.” If you hope to retire decades down the road, you can fill your 401(k) with equities. But as you get closer to when you’ll need your money, Ritter says, remind yourself that markets go up and markets go down. “Keep with the plan, rather than ‘chop and change.’ Temper your enthusiasm, the way banks run capital. It’s OK to leave something on the table G for the next person.”

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ON AGAIN/ OFF AGAIN IF YOU MANAGE YOUR INVESTMENTS ONLINE…

Outline what to do if you can’t access your trading platform. Many online and robo investing platforms crashed during 2018’s crazy gyrations. Robo investing “is fine for your algorithmic investing, for a certain percentage of your funds,” Ritter says, but understand when those algorithms trigger trades. Robo investing can be a cost-effective way to acquire funds, but “the downside is the investor is trusting the box in front of them.”

WHEN TO DITCH DIGITAL…

Ritter uses robo investing for a certain portion of his funds, but turns to people for advice. “There is no doubt in my mind that getting a second opinion from a human being is worthwhile. I’ve been on Wall Street my entire career and I still need professional advice about my own funds.”

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ubs.com/team/shantzmantione Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors for 2017 is based on assets under management, revenue and quality of practices. Investment performance isn’t an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. or its employees pay a fee in exchange for these rankings. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Co. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, we offer both investment advisory and brokerage services, which are separate and distinct and differ in material ways. For information, including the different laws and contracts that govern, visit ubs.com/workingwithus. Private Wealth Management is a division within UBS Financial Services Inc., which is a subsidiary of UBS AG. For designation disclosures visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and Certified finanCial PlannerTM in the U.S. CIMA® is a registered certification mark of the Investment Management Consultants Association Inc. in the United States of America and worldwide. © UBS 2018. All rights reserved. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC. CJ-UBS-1553914945 Exp.: 04/30/2019

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t didn’t feel like spring outside, but the annual Kids In Crisis Spring Fling was warm and fuzzy inside. This year’s theme was Heroes Among Us, A Red Carpet Celebration cochaired by Brooke Bohnsack, Lauren Critelli-Hagerty and Karina Solomon. The elegant evening held at the new Granoff Architects building featured silent and live auctions, musical entertainment and delicious food. All proceeds will support counseling and community-based programs at the award-winning shelter. kidsincrisis.org »

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airfield County residents came together online and in-person to give where they live through Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Giving Day. The twenty-four-hour fundraiser, the region’s largest philanthropic event, raised over $1.4 million in support of 415 local nonprofit organizations. More than 13,000 generous individuals contributed to the campaign, and Bank of America served as the champion sponsor of the event. Since its inception, Giving Day has raised over $5.9 million. fcgives.org »

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hildren of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s ninth annual Greenwich Gala was a remarkable success, raising $3.3 million, thanks to the generosity of loyal supporters and corporate sponsors. Fallen Patriots’ mission is to provide college scholarships to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Attendees included active duty heroes and surviving military family members, along with keynote speaker General (Ret.) David H. Petraeus. fallenpatriots.org »

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WERED These words, spoken by award-winning actress and activist ASHLEY JUDD, characterize a courageous cultural reckoning. We caught up with the Greenwich International Film Festival’s 2018 Changemaker about her global humanitarian efforts, making gender parity a reality and how she’ll measure the success of #TimesUp in the future b y r i a n n s m i t h

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FOR ANY MOVEMENT TO TAKE PLACE, AN UNCOMFORTABLE JOLT MUST RATTLE THE COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS. ASHLEY JUDD, THE FIRST CELEBRITY TO GO ON THE RECORD AGAINST HARVEY WEINSTEIN TO THE NEW YORK TIMES LAST OCTOBER, MADE THAT PRINCIPAL PUSH, UNEARTHING A TRUTH SO UGLY, IT COULD NO LONGER GO UNSEEN. THE RESULT WAS SEISMIC SOCIAL CHANGE: THE PURGING, BOTH VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY, OF TOXIC CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY; THE SHARING, BOTH MALE AND FEMALE, OF INNUMERABLE #METOO STORIES; THE REIMAGINING, BOTH OVERDUE AND INSPIRING, OF A GENDER-EQUITABLE WORKPLACE— MAKE THAT WORLD—NO LONGER TOLERANT OF ABUSE AND SILENCE.

Being a force for good is fundamental to Ashley’s core. The proof is in the Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated star’s offscreen endeavors running parallel to her nearly twenty-five-year film and television career. Beyond her instrumental role in the Time’s Up movement, she is Goodwill Ambassador to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, whose mission is to protect the reproductive health and rights of women worldwide. It is one of many humanitarian efforts to which Ashley has devoted herself, from AIDS education to poverty prevention to wildlife conservation. More evidence of her fierce commitment to the nonprofit world: Ashley earned a master’s in public administration from Harvard in 2010 and is pursuing a PhD in public policy at UC Berkeley, an 100 GREENWICHMAG.COM

astonishing feat for perhaps anyone other than this Kentucky-bred powerhouse. “Ashley is a strong and beautiful soul who has changed the lives of many by unapologetically standing up for things she passionately believes in,” says Wendy Stapleton Reyes, GIFF’s Chairman of the Board. “She believes in equality. She believes in the right for children and women to be safe. She believes that every human has the right to feel secure regardless of gender, race or socioeconomic status. We are humbled to have her as our 2018 Changemaker.” In advance of the gala where she will be honored by GIFF on Thursday, May 31 at l’escale, we had the opportunity to talk with Ashley about what it means to be a real champion for change.

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GM: WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF HELPING OTHERS WHO DIDN’T HAVE A VOICE? HOW DID YOUR CHILDHOOD SHAPE YOU TO BECOME THE HUMANITARIAN, POLITICAL ACTIVIST AND GIFF CHANGEMAKER THAT YOU ARE TODAY?

AJ: One of my best friends in high school was being molested by a P.E. teacher. She was relaying the awful experiences to me but hadn’t come to terms with telling an adult. I let her know that if she told me it happened again, I had to tell a grown up. It did, and I did. I called a pediatrician in my small hometown in eastern Kentucky, and together we decided I would go to my French teacher, a female with whom I was close, and that together we would go to the principal. Well, I did the right thing and went about it the right way. I also learned that doing the right thing can be costly; my friend and her family were furious with me for telling.

GM: DESCRIBE THE MOST POWERFUL MOMENT OR EXPERIENCE YOU’VE HAD WORKING WITH UNFPA, WHERE YOU ARE A GOODWILL AMBASSADOR.

AJ: Oh God, there are so many! Because sorrow, joy, consolation and God are interdependent, I’ll share that both open trauma processing with many voices crying out, sharing stories of family rapes, murder, homes being burnt, forced migrations and dancing, singing, and having a reggae great-grandmother enfold me in her arms are just a few of the many, many highlights from Jordan, India, eastern Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

GM: TIME NAMED YOU PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR BEING A SILENCE BREAKER. WHAT SILENCE BREAKERS HAVE INSPIRED YOU SINCE HELPING LAUNCH THE TIME’S UP MOVEMENT?

AJ: I have loved getting to know my fellow female actors better. Brie Larson is whip-smart, so motivated, a powerful self-starter…Reese [Witherspoon], of course, is a natural born leader and is a joy to watch. I love getting to know Emma Watson, a fellow Goodwill Ambassador [UN Women]. Collectively, these voices and friendships, and so many more, are as brilliant, interesting and strategic as any class I ever took at Harvard. »

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GM: WHAT WAS THE TIPPING POINT THAT MADE 2017 THE PERFECT STORM FOR #TIMESUP?

AJ: I do think the publication of the New York Times article on the fifth of October was It. It was just….It. It was so well investigated and researched, so powerfully written. It packed the wallop that punched the hole through the patriarchy, through silence and impunity. GM: WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THOSE WHO FEEL WEIGHED DOWN BY FEELINGS OF “HOW DID I LET THIS HAPPEN?” OR “COULD I HAVE DONE MORE?” AFTER BEING MOLESTED, ABUSED OR HARASSED?

AJ: It is always the perpetrators’ shame; it was never our shame to begin with. Through an effective healing process, we begin to externalize that toxic shame and those savage lies that can take root when we have internalized abuse. We put the shame and responsibility back where it belongs, on the aggressor who had failed boundaries and terrible illness. We learn we are precious, empowered and free, in spite of and no matter what. GM: HAVE SOME OF YOUR OWN EARLY EXPERIENCES OF ABUSE MADE CERTAIN ROLES MORE DIFFICULT TO PLAY, OR EASIER?

AJ: I think being a survivor leader has enhanced my work creatively. I learned you don’t have to be a messed up person with unresolved angst to be a good performer, that talent and misery don’t have to be twinned. I can be healing and healed; living with serenity, balance, sweetness and response; and have access, at will, to the deep wells within me. I can open the trap door to the well, dip in, then come out. GM: IN 2016 YOU PLAYED BARACK OBAMA’S MOTHER IN THE NETFLIX FILM BARRY. CURRENTLY YOU STAR IN EPIX’S BERLIN STATION, AS THE BOSS OF THE GERMAN CIA.

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HAVE YOU BEGUN TO WITNESS AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE WOMEN AND OTHER MARGINALIZED GROUPS HAVE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT?

AJ: Yes, and hopefully more so at traditional studios. Think the fabulous Wonder Woman, Black Panther, A Wrinkle in Time…. GM: HOW DO WE CREATE GENDER PARITY ON SCREEN?

AJ: Female writers, female showrunners. Female agents who go to bat for their clients. Female executives who voice that our art should reflect the real life demographics of the actual world…and when everyone sees factual numbers that female headed movies, and female/male co-lead movies perform better financially than male lead films! GM: HOW WILL YOU MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE TIME’S UP MOVEMENT?

AJ: Wow, what a question. There are many answers. Some tangibles are a code of conduct across all our unions that ensures safety and equity on set. That agencies, management firms, studios, production companies are 50/50 male-female and that leadership is intersectional and inclusive. That awards season reflects the creative contributions of minorities. That people who behave badly have consequences, including losing their jobs when appropriate. That we have restorative justice for folks who have behaved badly, when they change, make their amends and restitution. That asymmetry of power is obsolete, rendering equally obsolete the conditions in which sexual misconduct flourishes. That men stop aggressing and having a sense of entitlement to female bodies. That we all have the gift of a healthy masculinity, with toxic masculinity being just a story we tell about the past.

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The Academy Award winner drew on her vast network of friends, agents and colleagues to rally around #TimesUp and reportedly donated half a million dollars to the campaign. As keynote speaker at the Watermark Conference for Women in Silicon Valley, Witherspoon said,“We’re chopping away at this problem by coming at it the way we know how. But we cannot continue to exist in an environment where we’re not represented. We will never have our rights if we do not elect more women.”

GEENA DAVIS

The Thelma and Louise star founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media in 2004 after pioneering the largest research study on gender depictions in children’s entertainment media. The institute is the first and only research-based organization working within the entertainment industry to educate and influence content creators, marketers and audiences about the importance of eliminating unconscious bias,

highlighting gender balance and scripting strong female characters for children ages eleven and under.

AMERICA FERRERA

A sexual assault victim at age nine, Ferrera came forward with her story via #MeToo, and is a vocal member of the 300+ female producers, directors, actresses, agents, writers, lawyers and executives who launched the #TimesUp initiative to address sexual harassment, assault and the imbalance of the power both within and outside of the entertainment industry. In Ferrera’s words: “Ladies, let’s end this silence so the next generation of girls won’t have to live with this bullshit.”

SALMA HAYEK

In her unflinchingly honest New York Times op-ed about being harassed by Harvey Weinstein, Hayek asks, “Why do so many of us, as female artists, have to go to war?” The battle Hayek was forced to wage against Weinstein to produce and star in Frida on her own terms—without caving to his vulgar, abusive demands—took a deep emotional toll. However, her courage in sharing her story has undoubtedly helped rewrite the narrative for female actresses and producers.

EVA LONGORIA

Only one in 1,114 directors across 1,000 movies was Latina between 2007 and 2016, according to the USC Annenberg School for Communication. #TimesUp activist, director, producer and actress Eva Longoria is one of

many powerful women destined to change those numbers. She also created the Eva Longoria Foundation to empower Latinas to reach their potential through education and entrepreneurship.

FRANCES McDORMAND

Two words: Inclusion rider. In her 2018 Oscars speech for best actress in Three Billboards, McDormand made it clear that her fellow actors should request inclusion riders in their future contracts. These riders can effectively hold studios accountable for maintaining diversity (in all forms) among a film’s cast and crew—and penalize them monetarily if they fail to uphold their promise.

SHONDA RHIMES

Executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, Rhimes successfully challenged talent agency ICM to meet the goal of “50/50 by 2020,” a two-year plan to create gender parity in leadership roles in entertainment organizations. More agencies, such as CAA, UTA and Vice Media pledged to follow suit. As Rhimes says on the 50/50 by 2020 website, “Where there’s equity, there’s less harassment and abuse.”

MIRA SORVINO

“We want to take our activism and our power and change things for any woman, anywhere, working in any workplace,” Sorvino said on the red carpet at the Oscars, where she was Ashley Judd’s date. Also a victim of

harassment, Sorvino is a supporter of Equal Rights Advocates (#TakeTheLead), which lobbies for the strongest anti-harassment bills in the country. “It’s a thrilling time,” Sorvino said. “Being yourself and being truthful is the best thing you can do.”

LENA WAITHE

The first black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Master of None, the creator of The Chi is helping broaden the reach of the Time’s Up movement to be inclusive of all marginalized people. Waithe has stated that she will advocate for the “50/50 by 2020” gender equality initiative in leadership to include “people of color, queer people of color, trans people, nonbinary, all that kind of thing...You can’t have someone like me at the table and me not be a voice for us.”

EMMA WATSON

The UN Women Goodwill Ambassador helped launch the #HeForShe movement for gender equality in 2014, where she gave a UN speech that included the following: “I am from Britain and think it is right that as a woman I am paid the same as my male counterparts. I think it is right that I should be able to make decisions about my own body. I think it is right that women be involved on my behalf in the policies and decision-making of my country. I think it is right that socially I am afforded the same respect as men. But sadly I can say that there is no one country in the world where all women can expect to receive these rights.” »

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{ GREENWICH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL’S 2018 COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKER }

Duncan Edwards, GIFF’s 2018 Community Changemaker, would be the last person to congratulate himself for helping shift the paradigm for underprivileged kids craving a top-notch education. So we will

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An exceptional boy in possession of everything but opportunity, buoyed by an improbable community of benefactors, sails into Columbia University and a life of greatness. This is the story of Alexander Hamilton, but it is also that of Andres Soto, graduate of Waterside School in Stamford. Andres was the first child that Greenwich native Duncan Edwards met after taking the helm as executive director of the elementary school in 2003. “In many ways, Andres looked like so many of the generations of kids I knew at Brunswick,” says Edwards, who ran Brunswick for fourteen of his twenty five years with the school and is himself an alum. “Andres was obviously bright, athletic and, just like all the kids at Brunswick, he had big dreams. The only thing that was different was there was no guarantee that he was going to get an opportunity befitting his promise.” That’s where Waterside came in. “I’m a patriot, and Waterside just showcases everything that’s truly special about our country,” says Edwards, who briefly ran international relief organization Americares before joining Waterside. “Children probably more doomed than destined are now certain to get a chance to do both great and generous things.” Waterside, founded in 2001 by Edwards’ close friend, Konrad “Chip” Kruger, has a mission that is pure America: to be an independent school of the absolute highest quality, but instead of including a measured number of children of color or circumstance, create it exclusively for strong

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families and kids who have everything but the benefit of resources. Every family at Waterside pays tuition but only as they can afford, which means every Waterside student is on scholarship and tuition covers only 8 percent of the school’s operating costs. “Somehow we have to find the other 92 percent, celebrate for five seconds at the end of the fiscal year, then start all over again,” says Edwards. “In many ways, it’s an independent school with absolutely everything except a guaranteed stream of revenue.” In fact, the school almost closed in 2006. “We were down to our last $25,000, and when the world went upside down in ’08 it was really tough,” he remembers. “We made a decision, whether it was right or wrong, that with the money we were raising we would dedicate almost every penny to the direct benefit of our children.” That benefit is most tangibly seen among the 98 percent of grads (the school runs through fifth grade) who earn admission and full scholarships to the best independent schools in the area. “Number one, we made the decision very early that we weren’t trying to build a nice school for poor kids,” says Edwards. “Too often, whether people like to admit it or not, in serving those we serve, the conclusion is that pretty good is plenty good. People have watered down standards and have labeled something else as success for children with less.” Instead, Waterside was created as a launching pad fueled by ambition. “What we’ve decided to do is say there’s an absolute measure of

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success regardless of who you are, where you come from or what your situation is; whether you’re a child of privilege going to an extraordinary place like Brunswick, or you’re a child with many things but without material advantage going to Waterside. We’re going to all aim at the same point of excellence for every child.” Edwards, who will be honored as this year’s Community Changemaker by the Greenwich International Film Festival at l’escale on May 31, would rather redirect praise to the amazing Waterside faculty, board, supporters and parents who strive to give these kids a better life. “I’m not sure I view myself worthy of any of this so we’d have to argue that,” he says, chuckling. “I’d

be misleading you if I said I was a man of great vision. I found my way here by chance and like most people who get involved at Waterside, whether they work here or they support it financially, once it finds a path to your heart, it’s pretty easy to be passionate about it.” It’s also pretty easy to understand why both a mold-breaking school like Waterside—and an established community like Greenwich—count themselves blessed to know a man like Edwards. “I lost my dad when I was a fairly young man, and he was always big on measuring your success by the number of lives you touch with your life and reminding us that the measure of us all is what sort of footprints we leave, rather than

what things we gather along the way,” he says. “The core of Waterside is that you’ve got kids, regardless of their circumstance, getting the chance to dream in Technicolor; and the reward will be, in time, their life outcomes. In this work, there’s no ringing recognition or any want of it; you’ll see there’s nobody’s name hanging on the walls of the school; people give and engage here because they care, or maybe better, because they can’t help but care.” What’s next? “The dream honestly is to make sure that this place, like all great places, is forever,” says Edwards. “And to inspire others of like mind and heart to do something similar in different communities.” G watersideschool.org

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n the summer of 1989, Jack Moffly and four friends sailed the forty-four-foot ketch Athene across the

North Atlantic, from Nova Scotia to Ireland—a rough, lonesome expanse of ocean that has swallowed many a boat and spawned many a legend. Indeed, several legends were spawned on that very trip. Would you believe the great ocean devoured Jack whole? He’d been chatting with architect Bob Hart, the boat’s owner and skipper, as they bobbed on house-sized rollers in ferocious, gale-force winds that sent sea spume blasting across the open cockpit. Neither man saw the rogue wave pounce. “The next thing we knew,” Jack wrote later, “we were enveloped by a ton of green water.” He might have gone back, in that moment, to the sea from whence we came. But that would have been very bad form. For one thing, his and Donna’s thirtieth wedding anniversary was nigh, and Donna had been snuck aboard for the occasion—in the form of a blow-up doll with a black nightgown and red wig approximating the real Donna’s glorious flame, and a tape recording of Donna’s voice whispering sweet nothings. Now she was waiting patiently in Jack’s bunk for him to stop fooling about in the ocean. » 108 GREENWICHMAG.COM

Sailing in the Virgin Islands on his honeymoon in 1959. Jack made his bride do laps around the boat barefoot to see how fast she could get her sea legs without breaking a toe on a cleat. It would be the last time he’d ever hire a professional captain. “From This Moment On” (the couple’s favorite song), the skipper would have the same first mate for the next fifty-eight years.

For another thing, he and Donna had just embarked on a bold adventure of another sort: They’d bought the Greenwich Review in 1987 with an eye toward making it the best town magazine in the country. The following year, they would add The Nutmegger and soon combine the two ’zines to create greenwich—the foundation of a robust little empire (six magazines, plus digital platforms and custom publishing) now known as Moffly Media and headed by their son, Jonathan. (The transition came in 2007, with Jack’s sage advice to his son: “Don’t screw it up!”) In short, he had a destiny to fulfill, and now that destiny hung by a tether in the cold Atlantic. Gear bent and gear broke. But the tether held, a wave bore Jack up, and as he swirled into view he nonchalantly asked Bob Hart, himself soaked and teetering on the stern, “Would you mind giving me a hand?” The intrepidness, the zest for life, the bonhomie, the gentlemanly cool: These are among the many splendid qualities we shall miss about John Wesley Moffly IV. For on the morning of March 11, 2018, after ninety-one magnificent years, he set sail for the farther shore. ––––––––––– Jack was born into a family of industrious, conservatively tempered Philadelphians on August 5, 1926. Chestnut Hill Academy and Andover launched him toward Princeton (World War II intervening: he served in the Army Air Force), where he studied at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and plied the waters of Lake Carnegie as commodore of the Princeton Yacht Club. “Returning from class one day, I passed my roommate who casually commented, ‘Albert Einstein called and wants you to call him,’” Jack wrote. “I ignored this ludicrous remark coming from someone whose campus nickname was ‘Joker.’” But further questioning disclosed that Einstein, a resident scholar in Princeton, hoped to arrange to sail his dinghy on “zee lake.” So Jack went around to 112 Mercer Street for tea; his first glimpse of the great man was the famous white frizz poking over mounds of books and papers. Was

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there room for his dinghy in the PYC boathouse, Einstein wondered. It was really more of a shed, Jack told him, but they’d be honored. Did they have a launching ramp? It was really a dock, and a flimsy one at that. What about a limousine service? No, they rode their bikes out to the lake. “Vell, I like to ride my bike,” Einstein replied, “but with zee sails over my shoulder?” After graduating from Princeton in 1949, Jack went to work for Time Inc. Early on they posted him in Cleveland, selling ad space for House & Home magazine, which Time had created to address the postwar housing boom. One night in 1959, Jack went to a basement party. A twenty-three-year-old redhead—we’ll switch now to her perspective—spied a “baldish” man in conversation and tapped him on the shoulder. “I said, ‘Are you Ed Pendergast?’ He said ‘no,’ and just turned back to who he was talking to. And I thought, Well! Rudest guy I ever met.” That might have been the end of it. No Donna and Jack, no Jonathan and Audrey, no grandkids, no magazines. But it’s strange what little things fate turns on. Later that evening, Donna found an acquaintance losing her hors d’oeuvres in an upstairs toilet bowl. “You’re in terrible shape,” Donna said. “Who’s your date?” HE HAD The young woman moaned, “Jack STYLE Moffly,” and gave a brief descripON LAND AND SEA tion of the man. “And so I march Newlywed Jack, pictured back down to the basement, go here in 1959, loved going over to the same guy, tap him on formal. He had learned to tie bow ties at age the shoulder and go, ‘Are you Jack fourteen—filling in at Moffly?’ ‘Yes,’ he said. ‘Well,’ I Philadelphia cotillions for his big brother who had informed him, ‘your date’s throwgone off to war. But he ing up—you’d better take her also could live for a week out of one small duffle home.’” if it meant going to sea. From this unpromising soil, Below: Crew of Lydian on a run to St. John, New romance blossomed. They were Brunswick, in the ’60s: married six months later. clockwise from bottom right: Jack, A. L. Register, Skipper Jim Robins, Pete McSpadden, John Sinclair, Jim Vaughn and Dick Geismar

––––––––––– The lean, patrician bearing. The courtly manner. The mellifluous baritone. The traditionalist outlook on the world. And yet: the festive bow ties. The late-staying at parties. The high color in his cheeks, the lively glint in his eye that, even in old age, revealed the eternal boy in him. “Happy Jack—that was my nickname for him,” says his daughter, Audrey Moffly Klotz. “Don’t you think he was a Happy

E AR LY O N THE GROOM Leaving the ceremony at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights, Jack’s first words to Donna were: “Now we’ve done it!” to which she answered: “Done what?” At age thirty-three, Jack was the last of his gang to wed. “With all those older women after you, what made you choose me?” his twenty-three-year-old bride would ask him later. “I married you for your potential,” he’d explained.

THE SKIPPER All dressed up for the Captain’s Dinner aboard Reindeer, Newbold Smith’s forty-three-foot sloop he was ferrying back to Northeast Harbor after the 1962 Marblehead-Halifax Race. Joanne and Wright Ferguson were part of the crew. In a reflex response to a minor fire in the galley, Wooly Henry threw the oven overboard. It was hard finding a metalsmith to pound out a new one before the owner found out. Left: Happy Birthday to Jack from Donna and young Jonathan in 1965—a Sunfish christened Thingbe. Having taught a number of big boat owners how to sail, he finally got his own.

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OUT WEST A family dream trip. The view of the Tetons from their cabin at R Lazy S Ranch in Wyoming in July 1977. Elevenyear-old Audrey rode a bull calf in the Jackson Hole Rodeo and fifteen-year-old Jonathan helped the wranglers put on an elaborate fireworks display on the 4th—to get rid of the pyrotechnics all the ranch kids had brought in from Utah before they had to fly home.

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SCOTLAND Sandy and Russ Herman joined the Mofflys on the trip—two women of Scottish ancestry married to two Krauts. Above: Jack with kilted guards at Edinburgh Castle. Left: Jack dressed for dinner after a day of grouse shooting in the Highlands. His guide—an old toothless Gillie dressed to the nines—walked his legs off. Women in the Highlands from barmaid to shepherdess looked like Sandy and Donna. “Don’t lose us!” they begged their husbands.

HUNTING Left: Jack loved goose and duck hunting, especially with his golden retriever Charlie who could do blind retrieves following hand signals. When the chicken plucker in Stamford went out of business, the Mofflys used to pluck the birds at the kitchen table. “If my mother could see me now,” Donna once commented, then managed to break their new Electrolux trying to vacuum up the down.

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MOROCCO & EGYPT Above: Jack riding high, a pleasure probably inherited from his mother, who embarrassed him in front of his Air Force buddies by climbing onto an elephant—in her skirt—at the St. Louis Zoo. Left: Going native in his galabaya for costume night on Sunboat III on the Nile. Machine guns with full magazines were mounted on the bow and stern, and a police boat ran alongside. Below: Comparing profiles with the Sphinx

ANTARCTIC Left: Jack (in bow) and Bill King go kayaking on a trip to the White Continent on the National Geographic ship Endeavor. One evening they were treated to the rare sight of orca whales training their young to hunt for dinner. A seal was lying on an ice floe, and they watched these killer whales team up and make enough waves to rock it off the ice and into the water. Then they threw the poor seal back onto the ice again for more practice.

BARBUDA Above: Treasure from the sea: a giant starfish Jack found while snorkeling at Coco Point Lodge in Barbuda. The little island off Antigua had boasted miles of the most pristine beach known to man; but tragically it took a direct hit from Hurricane Irma last fall and will take years to recover.

HOT WHEELS Left: Jack running off to a Governors’ meeting at the Riverside Yacht Club, where he was head of admissions for “too many years,” he said. Dubbed “the red tomato,” the Karmann-Ghia convertible with its Italian body and German engine was his favorite ride.

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NASSAU Above: Jack trying on hats on his way to a week in Harbour Island with Jim and Nancy Vaughn and Barbara and Ding Koehler. Turned out none of the gents were being paid —Jack was between jobs, Ding had just quit his and the execs at Pan Am, like Jim, weren’t paid while the workers were on strike. Plus Pan Am wasn’t flying and nobody could get home. So, after alerting their babysitters to the situation, they were forced to live it up longer at the Blue Ruin.

GREECE Left: Jack cozying up to a real grabber on a trip to the Greek Islands aboard the Argonaut in the seventies. Once known as the world’s largest private yacht, she had been owned by the Forstmanns of Greenwich and sometimes moored at Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

RIDING HIGH Above: An enthusiastic eighty-yearold Jack Moffly on a bucking bull at a benefit for Greenwich Riding and Trails, one of the myriad nonprofit events he attended each year. He loved every one of them and was usually the last to leave the party. »

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TOP ROW: (MIDDLE) BROOKE NEUMAN FOR GREENWICH POST, (RIGHT) THESHIPSPHOTOGRAPHER; MIDDLE: AMV PHOTOGRAPHY; BOTTOM ROW: (LEFT) FREUDY PHOTOS (MIDDLE AND RIGHT) BOB CAPAZZO

Top row: Editor-in-chief and publisher in their new office on Lewis Street; Donna and Jack cracking up while being roasted at Richards to raise funds for SoundWaters; Masquerade night mid-Atlantic on their way to England on the Queen Mary. Middle row: Everybody, fifteen strong, at the Basin Harbor Club in Vermont, now a twelve-year tradition every August. Bottom row: Presenting daughter Audrey at the Junior League Cotillion in 1983; playing Titanic on Purple Tiger, which Jack was still sailing in his late eighties. The Moffly tribe, minus Maks and Tim who hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been born yet, onboard his thirty-foot Nonsuch. The grandchildren kept careful track of whose turn it was for a sleepover.

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Jack?” Audrey, a painter and the bohemian of the clan, continues, “Dad and I had such a cool connection. When he found out he had stomach cancer a few years ago, I said, ‘Dad, you can’t die.’ I’ll tell you why. Because he got me—he really got me.” She laughs. “And I’m not the easiest person to get.” Cynthia Coulson, who knew Jack as a neighbor, friend, sailor and boss—she was a longtime editor at greenwich—observes that people tend to show their true colors on the water. “Jack was what we call a Corinthian sailor—eminently fair and noble.” Bill King, an old friend and frequent sailing companion of Jack’s, says, “Neither Moff nor I was a Captain Bligh—and a lot of guys are Captain Blighs once they get on a boat. There’s bad language all over the place. I never heard Jack say a four-letter word, ever. Nor did I ever hear him take the good Lord’s name in vain. He was a pious man and a very, very straight fellow. Good sense of humor, though.” Jonathan Moffly conjures boyhood memories of duck hunting with Jack among the islands off Riverside. “We’d get up at four in the morning and push off in a metal boat with Charlie, our golden retriever. We’d drop the decoys next to one of the islands, and dawn would come and the birds would start flying, and they’d check out our decoys. Then we’d shoot, and Charlie would run into the icy water and bring ’em back.” He pauses. “Those were really great adventures for me, there in the cold and dark in the middle of the night.” Jack is best known for his terrestrial accomplishments. As publisher, he brought in color printing and new magazines, and steered the business through the reefs of the digital age and, with Jonathan ably at the helm, past the icebergs of the Great Recession. Last year the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce awarded Jack the Malcolm S. Pray Excellence in Business Award. He was a lucid and witty writer. In his account of the North Atlantic voyage, Jack wrote of the solemn departure, “Liz [Hart, Bob’s wife] read a dockside prayer ‘For Persons Going To Sea,’ choked a little when she came to ‘raging sea,’ but managed to hyperventilate and finish.” Of their balky long-range radio: “All that could be coaxed from the radio’s myriad dials and channels was a voice that sounded like Donald Duck speaking in Spanish.” And of their poststorm repair activity—the sewing, the sawing and the chiseling: “It looked for all the world like arts and crafts day at the senior center.” Crewmate Miles McDonald recalls that Jack managed to secure his favorite bunk, on the right-hand side of the forepeak, which offered maximum warmth and tranquility. As it happened, Jack thought the sea voyage would be an opportune time to quit smoking; but he still had half a pack left, and it would be a pity to waste it. “After dinner, we went up to our bunks to go to bed, and he had to have a cigarette,” Miles says. “So he opens up the hatch—he didn’t want any smoke to come in, because Bob Hart would smell it contaminating his boat—and a large wave crashes in and soaks his cozy little rat’s nest, clothes, sleeping bag, cigarettes, everything.” Still, it was as close to a civilized shower as any of the men would get in their nineteen days at sea. As they neared Cork, they could

smell the fragrant Irish pastures and bogs—whereupon Miles wondered aloud, “If we can smell Ireland from here, do you suppose they can smell us from there?” But the writing: Jack’s Founder’s Page was a model of well-reasoned argument. Cynthia Coulson says, “He would make sense of the most complex issues, and he would expose phony and wrong-headed ideas, both in Greenwich and in Hartford.” He never used vitriol. Jonathan remembers a local candidate whom Jack privately thought “an imbecile,” yet sketched in the magazine with clever restraint—“but the nuance was there.” State Senator Scott Frantz, who grew up down the street from the Mofflys in Riverside and counted Jack as a lifelong friend, says, “He was very respectful of anyone with a different opinion—a rare quality now. He wrote intelligently and beautifully, and he documented everything he wrote extremely well.” »

GOING BACK, GOING BACK

… TO NASSAU HALL Top: Fall guy Jack Moffly, duded up in a Princeton sweater, feels the barbs of Victor Borge, legendary comic pianist, at the Harpoon Club dinner in 2000. Jack would become a part of the Dirty Eleven who picked the Fall Guy every year. Bottom: After graduating in 1949, Jack rarely missed returning to campus for a reunion P-rade, even after he and Donna ended up riding in an Old Guard golf cart.

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Jack read voraciously, especially about history and politics. Atop his nightstand at the time of his death were Ron Chernow’s biography Grant, oddly reflective of our own times, and Luke Harding’s Collusion: How Russia Helped Trump Win the White House. He was also a careful listener (all who knew him remember the hawkishly attentive eye), unless he forgot to change the batteries in his hearing aid, in which case he was sure to go along with your opinion. Though a fiscal conservative and lifelong Republican, Jack prized integrity and decency above party creed. Thus he could write in

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praise of Democratic Senator Chris Murphy—“a talent more important than ever in today’s contentious climate”—and be “appalled by Trump” (as Audrey noted), whose abrasive, anti-intellectual America was not Jack’s America. ––––––––––– Jack brushed past the insults of age as if they were minor irritants. In 2005 he fit in trips to Antarctica and Barbuda before submitting to a long-scheduled angioplasty—which was followed promptly by an emergency triple bypass. One day in his mid-eighties, Jack went sailing alone aboard his thirty-foot catboat Purple Tiger. The boat was puttering across Captain Harbor on automatic pilot when Jack went on deck and yanked a line that gave way, sending him back against the lifeline— which also gave way—and into the blue-gray chop. Making matters worse, the main sheet caught round his ankle. Consider the irony: a superb sailor on far-flung seas, nearly dragged to death feet-first by his own boat in his own puddle of water. If Jack hadn’t managed to pry off his shoe, Donna says, “It would have been curtains.” Like the Atlantic mishap, this one occurred in early July. “He had a thing for wedding anniversaries,” Miles McDonald observes. Jack cracked his right hip in 2016 in Barbuda while helping pull a Sunfish into the waters for a race off Coco Point. “He was a real stoic about that,” says Bill King, who was with him. “He knew that if he went over to Antigua, the main island, and went to the emergency room and had an X-ray, they’d tell him, ‘You have a broken hip,’ and he didn’t want to do that. He didn’t want to leave. He wanted to stay and see all his friends.” He fractured the hip again in 2017, this time in Florida, after rising too quickly from his sunny repose. He spent a couple of weeks rehabbing at Nathaniel Witherell, where, Donna says with a dash of moonlight in her voice, “Every night I smuggled in some shrimp and wine before dinner.” Then there was the stomach cancer, vanquished with quiet resolve; but these battles had taken their toll. “God took him at the right time, period, end of report,” Donna says. “He’d struggled for so long.” Audrey, who is open to the mysteries of the universe, says that after her father’s death, she picked up his sailing cap and jacket and detected his scent on them. Later, standing in her Weston living room, Jack’s scent coalesced wondrously beside her. “Dad’s here,” she said to her husband. What was he up to? “I think he was just hanging around to make sure we were all okay before moving on.” In the final reckoning, Jonathan says, Jack lived exactly the life he was meant to live. “Isn’t it wonderful to take early retirement at age sixty, and end up doing what you love best? Jack never worked harder in his life. But he was out with people, talking about things, challenging them with ideas, having fun. When you enjoy something as much as he did, and as Donna does, it’s not hard work. It’s love. It’s following your passion.” G

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COMMUNITY LEADER Right: Jack at the podium at the Hyatt last May receiving the Malcolm S. Pray Excellence in Business Award. “The biggest challenge,” he quipped, “was just getting up on stage.”; Jack parading down Greenwich Avenue in 2015 on the 375th anniversary of Greenwich. He is holding the 1947 cover of our predecessor, the Greenwich Social Review. Below: Jack celebrating the launch of Stamford magazine at the Loading Dock in 2009. The only dance he never mastered was the Charleston, but he could fake it. Bottom: Senator Richard Blumenthal (second from left), a loyal supporter of Moffly Media, with Jonathan, Jack and Donna at our Best of Greenwich event at the Delamar in 2016.

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t’s been seven years since the Greenwich Town Party made its debut at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The passion project of Ray Dalio, the founder, co-CIO and cochairman of Bridgewater Associates, the daylong festival was conceived as a way to lift the spirits of a community suffering the aftereffects of the 2008 financial crisis. What started as a grassroots effort spearheaded by a small group of residents has morphed into a well-oiled machine. Led by a four-person board, the event’s development committee is composed of volunteer “ambassadors” who work on the party year-round, handling everything from fundraising and community outreach to the annual auction. “The Greenwich Town Party has now become something that people change their schedule and stay in Greenwich for,” says Ray Rivers, GTP copresident. The founders knew what they were doing when they brought in New Orleans jazz great Buddy Guy to headline in 2011. The response was overwhelming, and the bar was set high. Since then, a who’s who of musical greats have graced the main stage, including Paul Simon (with a surprise drop in by Dave Matthews), Hall & Oates, James Taylor and Santana. This year’s headliner is perhaps the most impressive yet: Eric Clapton, a multiple Grammy Award winner and a three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “We’re thrilled,” says Rivers. “He’s the most iconic name we’ve ever had at the event.” As always, the festival—this year scheduled for Saturday, May 26— will feature plenty of family-friendly activities (arts and crafts to carnival booths), great food (barbecue and burgers to panini and cupcakes), and music by six local bands. Local charities will set up booths and vets will hand out red poppies underwritten by Greenwich resident Michael Freeberg—a reminder of the true meaning of Memorial Day. “We always want people to participate,” says Rivers. “Whether it’s the Boy Scouts, the vets or various civic organizations, these are the little things that make it the best. The day of the show, I look around and see all the smiles and everyone having a great time. It’s a fantastic feeling.” 120 GREENWICHMAG.COM

Setting the Stage This year’s main-stage lineup features multiple genres from rock and roll to bluegrass: “Each one of the artists is accomplished in his or her own right,” says Rivers. “When they all come together, it will truly be an event to remember.” During his five-decade career, Eric Clapton has released forty-five albums and received numerous awards and honors; he is ranked No. 2 on Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list (second only to Jimi Hendrix). In February, Showtime Networks debuted a new documentary, Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars, on the musician’s rise to fame. His appearance at the GTP is one of three concerts he’s scheduled to play in North America this year. Also on the main stage: the twelvepiece modern roots tour de force Tedeschi Trucks Band, returning for their third visit to the GTP; the legendary ensemble Preservation Hall Jazz Band, here for the second time; Colorado-based string band Trout Steak Revival; and local favorite Scopoletti & the Truth, also back for a second visit. We spoke with Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band and Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall Jazz Band about life, community and, of course, the world of music and the icons they admire. »

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Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks (center) with the band

When we get home, Susan turns into super mom. She’s up at 5:00 every morning, making breakfast for everyone. Q YOU’VE TRAVELED THE WORLD DURING YOUR CAREER AND SEEN FIRSTHAND THE EFFECT GREAT MUSIC CAN HAVE ON AN AUDIENCE. HOW DOES MUSIC BRIDGE DIFFERENT CULTURES AND COUNTRIES?

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Q THIS WILL BE YOUR THIRD APPEARANCE AT THE GREENWICH TOWN PARTY WHERE YOU’LL BE OPENING FOR ERIC CLAPTON. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU TWO HAVE BEEN ON STAGE TOGETHER? Eric and I stay in touch. I imagine the last time I was on stage with him was at one of his birthday shows at Madison Square Garden. When I heard he was part of this year’s Greenwich Town Party, that added to the urgency of being here. He doesn’t play that many shows any more. It will be nice to reconnect with him. It will be a reunion of sorts.

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Q LAST YEAR WAS A TOUGH YEAR FOR YOU. (BUTCH TRUCKS DIED IN JANUARY AND GREGG ALLMAN DIED IN MAY.) HOW IS 2018 SHAPING UP? 2017 was an intense year; a tough one for a lot of people in our circle. When it ended there was definitely the feeling that we were turning the page. It was a much-needed reset. We were happy to be back on the road. It felt different but in a good way. After we finish this part of the tour, we’re going to head into the studio to make a new album. We’ll get in and record and then take a step back and see what we have. Q DO YOU FEEL A RESPONSIBILITY TO CARRY ON GREGG’S MUSICAL LEGACY? I’ve always felt the best way to honor the music is to play a tune or two, sometimes a direct nod to them. But the best way to carry it on is to tap into what made you feel a certain way about the music in the first place. The same is true with Leon Russell and BB King. There’s a certain sense of the way they made the music and then the need to keep moving it forward. I think it’s most important to make music that’s living and breathing. In this day and age even with touring bands that’s a rarity. Q YOU SPEND 200-PLUS DAYS A YEAR ON THE ROAD. HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO BALANCE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE? We’re trying to trim it down as we go. A lot of people in the band have kids and family, and we’re trying to make the traveling a little more civilized. The day after we finish this tour, our son turns sixteen. It’s crazy. Your son turns sixteen and you’re shopping for a car and you wonder, how did that happen?

Q HOW HAS YOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SUSAN ON STAGE STRENGTHENED AND EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS? I’m learning more and more how to play behind a singer and make it right. Susan has a way of connecting really deeply to people through her guitar playing and singing. That rubs off. Q YOU’VE PLAYED WITH SOME OF THE GREATEST OF THE GREATS. WHAT’S THAT BEEN LIKE FOR YOU? I’ve been really fortunate in my life. I’ve played with BB King and Stevie Wonder and Wayne Shorter. I’ve been fortunate enough to run into them and share the stage. Susan and I have been incredibly fortunate to have musical connections with a lot of our musical heroes. We still have to pinch ourselves. Some of those moments, like with BB, are magical. Making music with him is like a shock to the system. I want to try to honor those things and carry on in the same way whatever they were generous enough to share. I use it as fuel in a lot of ways. I don’t want to let those people down. »

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Cofounder (along with his wife Susan Tedeschi) of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Derek Trucks started playing slide guitar at the age of nine and was touring by eleven. In 1999 he stepped into Duane Allman’s slide-guitar spot in the Allman Brothers Band (his uncle Butch was a founding member) until its final appearance in 2014. He toured with his good friend Eric Clapton in 2006 and 2007. greenwich magazine caught up with Derek by phone at his hotel in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he and the band were finishing up their winter tour.

I think about this question a lot. Especially with music from the South—blues and R&B—no matter where we are, when people hear something that makes them feel something, that’s important. We’re in a weird time right now—everyone is in their opposite corners, everything is insanely divided. The more you can make people see and feel, that’s important. Even at our shows you can see a good representation of the country we live in, but in that moment they’re all feeling the music. I remember traveling overseas during the Bush era and we were playing at a blues festival, and even though the Europeans weren’t sure about Americans, they were still in love with the music that’s made here. Music has a way of cutting to the chase.

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Legendary New Orleans ensemble Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes its name from the hall that Allan Jaffe and his wife, Sandra, founded in 1961 to showcase the living legends of New Orleans jazz. Under the guidance of their son, Ben, the band has grown and evolved while maintaining his parents’ vision. Their 2017 album, So It Is, was inspired by a trip to Cuba, and they have also collaborated with the Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket, Arcade Fire and Elvis Costello. PHJB was also awarded the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honor for artistic excellence. We talked to Ben by phone from his home in New Orleans.

Q WHAT DID YOU FIRST THINK WHEN YOU PLAYED THE GREENWICH TOWN PARTY LAST YEAR? I remember thinking, what a wonderful way for a community to celebrate and come together under the joyous umbrella that is music. That was how Jazz Fest got started. It was an event for the community to celebrate the music of its community. Q IS THERE A PARTICULAR MOMENT THAT STANDS OUT FROM YOUR APPEARANCE IN 2016?

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One of the best things about an event like the GTP is that it’s about the musicians as much as it is about the audience. Usually at bigger festivals you pass each other in a golf cart heading off in different directions. It was beautiful the way the producers curated the lineup so that all the musicians were friends and peers. Back stage it felt like a reunion; it was cool to hang out in a teenager chill room [at the Arch Street Teen Center] and have an opportunity to break bread together. Q: THE GTP IS ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY. HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS IDEA OF COMMUNITY TO PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND?

Ben Jaffe (center) with the band

When my parents established Preservation Hall in 1961, they created a stage and a platform for those aging jazz pioneers to have a voice. In 1961 that was a very big statement, it was a time of the segregated South and Jim Crow. For many years Preservation Hall reflected what was going on in the community, but then eventually it became part of the community, a cultural institution as powerful as the African American churches. My mom and dad couldn’t anticipate this is what PH would become, they just had a natural instinct that valued family and community. And we apply that to everything we do. We have a historical road map as we move forward. Q WHAT ROLE DOES HISTORY PLAY IN YOUR MUSIC?

In New Orleans, understanding our history is very important. We are an African city, a Spanish city, a French city and a Native American city. We are not English. To find anything similar, you have to go south. Q CASE IN POINT, CUBA. WHAT DID YOU TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR 2015 TRIP THERE?

We put out a great album with great music. It is beyond reproach. During the time of writing it, we went to Cuba on a spiritual and physical journey. As a city we have a long history with Cuba, and this trip was a chance to peel away at some of the layers of this relationship. There is an important Cuban population here that has impacted the music, the art and the food. Equally important is our relationship to Haiti.

We have a huge Haitian population. New Orleans is the international and cultural epicenter of the new world. All of it created the music we’ve come to know as jazz. Part of our mission is to understand our history and use it as musical inspiration moving forward. Q HOW DOES PH NURTURE THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG MUSICIANS?

We turn to our own upbringing and own experience. In New Orleans, this process is very organic. Every person is born with rhythm; it’s in their DNA. Someone in the community will notice, maybe an elder statesman or a church member or a family member who will supply them with an instrument or bring them to Preservation Hall to sit in on a rehearsal. It’s up to the foundation to provide those opportunities to burgeoning musicians, to enable them to sit and learn at the feet of the masters. Q WHO ARE YOUR MUSICAL ICONS? WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO COLLABORATE WITH?

People who are musicians of the world, musicians whose music extends beyond borders. I’ve been blessed to work with many important musicians: Stevie Wonder, Manu Chao, Youssou N’Dour, Gilberto Gil. Gilberto is someone that breathes the same air we breathe, drinks from the same glass. His music is bigger than one place. Youssou N’Dour, Manu Chao, Stevie Wonder and Gilberto Gil in Preservation Hall. That would be a crazy band. You heard it right here, right now. That is my idea of the greatest musical moment of my life. G

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OPPOSITE Just inside the front door is an antechamber of sorts that, with its luxurious appointments, hints at the visual splendor that awaits. Periods and styles are fluidly mixed to arrive at a nuanced whole. THIS PAGE A dainty setteeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Italian with contrasted welting and a champagnecolored frameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; welcomes visitors.

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opulence defıned THIS 17,000-SQUARE-FOOT GEORGIAN IS PERFECTLY APPOINTED— DOWN TO EVERY LAST DETAIL

LEFT Cindy’s floor-

to-ceiling decorative renovation capitalizes on existing architectural features like mahogany doors and arched doorways, which she found enhanced the drama of views such as this one. BELOW Vividly grained with tapered legs, this distinctive buffet was part of the clients’ existing collection, fabricated by Frank Pollaro as part of his Art Deco series.

indy Rinfret has made her mark with high-profile clients like Tommy Hilfiger and Regis Philbin, and has been recognized four times in the prestigious Andrew Martin Interior Design Review naming the top designers in the world. So what does she do to stay sharp? She takes on a sprawling 1980s Georgian on four and a half acres in mid-country, where only the most luxurious of appointments will be considered. In 2015 the proprietor of Rinfret, Ltd., long a richly decorated storefront on Greenwich Avenue and now a sizable office tucked away on Lewis Street, was up for the challenge. A veteran of large, high-budget projects, Cindy made the sweeping gut redecoration, a principal focus for three years, leaving alone the acorn finials, neoclassical pediment, and portico with its bronze pendant lantern on a chain that dramatize the approach to the house. At the request of her clients, already owners of several other homes, all 17,000 square feet of this one were to be furnished with the most lavish of fabrics, the most precious of stones, the most detailed of custom furniture, and objects and art acquired from faraway dealers. Plus, there were some choice antiques and Art Deco pieces in the couple’s collection that would be staying. » 130 GREENWICHMAG.COM

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window treatments with intricate details and handcarved side chairs â&#x20AC;˘ The Adam style mantel tops a herringbone-brick surround. RIGHT Wrought-iron with twelve lamps, the chandelier is finished in ebony with gilt accents and rock-crystal drops. The table is walnut with a starburst detail.

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LEFT Historical references abound. The lions play the role of boosters to a travertine console beneath a nineteenth-century trumeau mirror. Other striking features include Regency x-benches on paw feet, carved and blackened elm side chairs and a floorto-ceiling grisaille mural of Diana, the goddess of the hunt. BELOW Eglomise is employed both in the handpainted panels of the vanity and in the panels below the chair rail of the powder room. Antique neoclassical etchings hang on a wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries.

“This house was a wonderful Cinderella story,” says Cindy. “It was overdecorated. The beauty of the architecture was not showing through.” On a February afternoon, frozen by an ice storm that brought to mind the 1997 film of the same name set in New Canaan, Cindy gingerly provides transportation and a tour. The home is situated in a soft hollow with a circular drive that’s appointed with an antique urn she found on a buying trip down South before she’d even drawn any plans. Upon entering the red-brick beauty, you find yourself in a wide hall that at fifty-five feet long cuts clear through to the back of the building, showering the enclosed space in sunlight. Underneath the staircase in the front foyer is a jewel of an Italian settee with contrasted welting, its frame painted the color of champagne. Across the space is an antique mahogany console from France, circa 1850, with fluted legs and ormolu mounts of gilded animals with wings. Flanking the console are mahogany side chairs with leaf carvings and gilded accents from Russia, circa 1800. “Travel is important to me because I always feel that homes, like life, are not static and [instead] a collection of where you have been and what has created who you are.” As the home’s opening act, a pair of tableaus serves as a teaser for the surprises within. “I love a house that doesn’t show all its glory at the front door,” says Cindy of the natural progression a visitor makes through the space. Indeed. The dramatic axis terminates in gracious French doors that overlook sculpted gardens, a stream that trickles under a bridge, and an 132 GREENWICHMAG.COM

Graceful arches mark many of the thresholds that one crosses while strolling through the 17,000 square feet of this space and emphasize what Cindy calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;classic proportion and beautiful architecture.â&#x20AC;? The mix of antiques, colors and materials make the furnishings timeless.

assortment of neoclassical follies. “I personally have a thing for transition spaces, for places that you move through,” says Cindy. “Often they’re overlooked as design spaces, but to me they are so important in a home.” Overlooking spaces doesn’t seem to be an issue for the New England Home Hall of Famer. The rear vestibule, a space she says is her favorite in the house, centers on a rosewood pedestal table. It has been arranged with leopard-upholstered Regency x-benches on paw feet, a travertine console held aloft by a pair of lions on a carved plinth paired with a trumeau mirror circa 1820, and side chairs carved from elm and blackened. The source of the designer’s pride, though, is a panoramic mural—grisaille panels featuring Diana the Huntress, relocated to the flora and fauna of western Connecticut. Cindy designed it and had it hand-painted on unwoven textured paper; it covers the walls from floor to ceiling. With thirty years of experience in architecture and interior design, she says her job is far more complex and challenging than the Googling DIY set think. “Try it yourself, then you will understand that a professional brings expertise, knowledge and vision—and trade relationships that take years to develop. There’s a big difference between furnishing a home and designing a home. What novices see in magazines takes

One of the greatest design challenges was warming up this fortyfoot-long kitchen. The breakfast area offers a place for unrushed conversations thanks to French Casino-like chairs from the 1930s that are upholstered in a warm gray leather embellished with shiny nail-heads and ring-pull accents.

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a complete thought. It’s not about picking one item, but coordinating the backdrop, completing the vision and getting it all delivered in a timely fashion.” Her sentiment is spot on in this case. The entire interior space exudes the elegant vision of a professional artist for hire. The kitchen, which Cindy chose to design without the help of a kitchen designer, represents a complete replacement of cabinetry, work surfaces, backsplashes, furnishings and appliances. The showpiece is the eye-popping multiburner range by La Cornue and the look-alike, black-enamel hood with nickel straps that hovers above it. Other luxury essentials include a pizza oven, a shiny rotisserie (the amount of use is questionable given its shine), and a coffee bar where the brewer can be operated by a smartphone as the owner lounges in bed. The challenge was to cultivate coziness in a culinary cavern, a fortyfoot room of almost exclusively hard surfaces. Cindy chose softeners like the chairs, modeled after French Casino chairs from the 1930s and upholstered in leather with shiny nail-heads and ring-pull accents. In addition, there is a warm walnut island topped with book-matched slabs of coral sea granite with mitered edges, and a subdued Muranoglass tile for the backsplash. The space gets its sparkle from the hardware, and from the hanging cabinetry with fronts that consist of a

Working without a specialized kitchen designer, Cindy was able to draft and execute a scheme for the space with a range by La Cornue as its shiny focal point. Cindy commissioned a fabricator to build a matching black enamel hood with nickel straps.

The 1,000-squarefoot orangerie, with its elaborate trellis work and seventeenfoot pinnacle, is multifunctional. The piano fulfills its use as a music room—or a ballroom. And in keeping with her clients’ infatuation with Diana the Huntress, Cindy designed a replica of Dürer’s interpretation of the goddess and had it reverse-printed on a mirror in authentic eglomise style.

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distinctive layering of nickel chicken wire and wire mesh. “This kitchen to me is my masterpiece because I love to cook and I understand what a great kitchen should have—style, function and a great wine refrigerator!” she says. “When designing, I want all rooms, including bathroom and kitchens, to feel like rooms not just functional spaces.” The realization of any Shangri-la is rarely without a hiccup. One of this job’s hiccups came during the installation of the mantel and hearth of the living-room fireplace. The hearth snapped three times in transit from London where she’d found it at a dealer called Jamb. “We finally installed slate at the base instead of the intended limestone,” says Cindy. “Things often happen for a reason, so the fireplace, I think, was telling me what it wanted to be because we all like it better.” If the fireplace is the star of the living room, slate hearth included, then the understudy is the sitting area, conceived with coherence and calm. In a house with an abundance of new and custom pieces, here

in the formal living room Cindy was able to reupholster much of her clients’ existing furniture, sofas and a club chair, in a smattering of tranquil hues. The serpentine-fronted rosewood commode boasts a Russian pedigree. And a mesmerizing painting by abstract expressionist Helen Frankenthaler, “The Other Side,” floats above the sofa. In the expansive dining room, Cindy centered the action on a wrought-iron, twelve-lamp chandelier, finished in ebony and gilt accents, with lead and rock-crystal drops. It hangs over a round, satin-walnut table with inlaid nickel and a starburst detail. With its hand-carved side chairs, it’s the sort of room where, as a dinner guest, you’d like to linger over conversation. Heavy slabs of stone were another hiccup. Hoisting ten-foot slabs of marble, including an intricately carved shower bench, up to the master bathrooms on the second floor proved dicey. “It takes a lot of coordination [to haul pieces] up the front flight of stairs and through all the twists and turns,” says Cindy. “After projects are complete and people see the pretty pictures, they have no idea of the praying, coordination and craftsmanship it takes to complete these designs.” The orangerie, a feature of the original house though it looked like a late-in-the-game add-on, was an opportunity for Cindy to once again embellish using her imagination. Seventeen feet high at its pinnacle and nearly 1,000 feet in area, the sunny space is what makes the house special, according to the designer. She added elaborate interior trellis work to complement limestone floors and installed, within view outside, a statue of Diana the Huntress, the couple’s goddess of choice, that Cindy found for them on a buying trip. “This room is multifunctional,” she says. “It can be used as a music room as well as a place to have coffee and read your paper. It acts almost like a ballroom as well for all entertaining needs. The guest gets that aha moment because it’s a surprise. How many homes actually have a real trellised orangerie?” Appointed with a large mirror panel reverse-printed with the Dürer image of Diana in authentic eglomise style, the orangerie possesses a fantastical quality, especially given the proximity of magical gardens outside. (Diana makes additional appearances on accent pillows and on the hand towels in the wet bar.) Cindy, who calls this house the Hermès of projects, underscores the importance of craftsmanship, such as the couture window dressings that give elegance, color and detail to a room while balancing the architecture as well as making spaces seem finished and luxurious. “True design is like golf. You see a great golfer hit a ball and you say ‘That looks easy,’ until you try it yourself. It is a humbling experience.” Walking through this brick beauty, one sees nothing but true design. G MAY 2018 GREENWICH

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On Friday, May 11 the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter will host its sixth annual Celebrating Hope benefit at Riverside Yacht Club from 6:30– 11 p.m. This year, Abby Mueller, the star of Broadway’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will debut the original song Life Is Beautiful, a collaboration of the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter and The Living Voice Group. The event will also feature a buffet dinner in a tented lounge setting, dancing to What Up Funk!, silent and live auctions and a golden ticket raffle. Researchers are closer than ever to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease; this is your chance to help close the gap. For tickets 501auctions.com/ celebratinghope; For information alz.org/ct ( for more events visit greenwichmag.com )

ALDRICH MUSEUM,   258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-0198. Tues.-Sun. noon-  5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. AMY SIMON FINE ART, 1869 Post Rd. East, Westport, 259-1500. Tues.-Sat.  11 a.m.5:30 p.m. or by appointment. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat.  10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Current exhibits: In Time We Shall Know Ourselves: Photographs by Raymond Smith, Hot Art in a Cold War: Intersections of Art and Science in the Soviet Era, Patriotic Persuasion: American Posters of the First World War, Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman; Free for members, $8 general admission. CANFIN GALLERY, 39 Main St., Tarrytown, NY, 914-332-4554. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appt. Fine paintings and sculptures by established and emerging contemporary artists from all over the world. CAVALIER GALLERIES, 405 Greenwich Ave., 869-3664. Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. and by appt. A showcase of a select group of established and emerging artists who represent the finest in modern painting, sculpture and photography. CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING, 299 West Ave., Norwalk, 899-7999. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt.

DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. The Discovery Museum’s 20,000-squarefoot facility includes changing and permanent interactive exhibit galleries, a planetarium, Challenger Learning Center, an auditorium and five multipurpose classrooms where hands-on science classes are conducted for schools, groups and the general public. FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-  4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-  4 p.m. Tues. 1-June 3, photography exhibit by Stephen Wilkes. FLINN GALLERY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7947. Mon.-Wed., Fri.Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. See highlight on page 154. GERTRUDE G. WHITE GALLERY, YWCA, 259 E. Putnam Ave., 869-6501. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.   GREENWICH ARTS COUNCIL, 299 Greenwich Ave., 862-6750. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. Thurs. 3-27, Art To The Avenue, opening night festivities May 3, 5:30-8 p.m. The Bendheim Gallery hosts major exhibitions every six weeks; visit greenwicharts .org to learn about upcoming exhibits. GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 39 Strickland Rd., 869-6899. Wed.-Sun. noon-  4 p.m. »

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CALENDAR J. RUSSELL JINISHIAN GALLERY, 1657 Post Rd., Fairfield, 259-8753. Tues.- Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Large selection of original marine and sporting art by Christopher Blossom, Frederick Cozzens, Donald Demers, William Duffy, Carl Evers, Flick Ford, James Griffiths, Russ Kramer and many others. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah, NY, 914-232-9555. Tues.-Fri. and Sun., 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. KENISE BARNES FINE ART, 1947 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY,  914-834-8077. Tues.Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or by appt. Visit kbfa.com for show information. LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, 295 West Ave., Norwalk, 838-9799. Wed.-Sun. noon-4 p.m. Visit lockwoodmathewsmansion. com for program information. See highlight on page 157. LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION, 575 Pacific Street., Stamford, 202-2472027 or loftartists.com. Sat. and Sun. 1-4:30 p.m. MARITIME AQUARIUM, 10 N. Water St., S. Norwalk, 852-0700. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Maritime Aquarium inspires people of all ages to appreciate and protect the Long Island Sound ecosystem and the global environment through living exhibits, marine science and environmental education. MICHAEL FLORIO GALLERY, 135 Mason Street, 858-5743. Specializing in established and emerging contemporary artists, marine art and curiosities. Open most days by chance or by appointment, Michaelflorio .com. NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 914-251-6100. Tues.-Fri.

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BackCountry Jazz Feel the beats with Bennie Wallace, tenor saxophonist and music director, and his all-star assemblage of jazz artists along with Grammy nominee Jazzmeia Horn. Thursday, May 17 at Burning Tree Country Club, drinks at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and concert at 7 p.m. Proceeds will support BCJ’s educational and community music programs and the BCJ Summer Music Camp. For tickets or more information visit backcountryjazz.org or contact jeanette@backcountryjazz.org at 203-561-3111.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. PELHAM ART CENTER, 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham, NY, 914-738-2525 ext. 113. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. noon-4 p.m. QUESTER GALLERY, 119 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, 523-0250. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m; Sat.-Sun. by appt. 18th-, 19th- and 20thcentury Marine Art and Antiques, including works by Bard, Bareford, Beal,

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variety of strong secondary market works. SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, 966-9700. Tues.-Sat. noon-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. SM HOME GALLERY, 70 Arch Street, Greenwich, 629-8121, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.5 p.m. or by appointment. Featuring award-winning regional and national contemporary artists.

Visit sandramorganinteriors .com for exhibit information. STAMFORD ART ASSOCIATION, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, 325-1139. Thurs.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-3 p.m. Fri. 4-31, 19th Annual Vivian and Stanley Reed Marine Show. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 322-1646. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. »

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Painting by Debra Lill

Greenwich Concours d’Elegance The twenty-third annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance has spectacular cars coming from collections and museums from all around the country. Miles Collier will be the Grand Marshal; Wayne Carini will be filming an episode of Chasing Classic Cars; David Hobbs will be signing his new book Hobbo; Bonhams will be auctioning two dozen of Carroll Shelby’s personal cars. Surrounding the classic cars on the concours field will be displays of new luxury and exotic cars. For more information visit greenwichconcours.com.

and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century—as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep the amorous Italian superstar and his hot-blooded wife from causing runaway chaos. An uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight.. Visit curtaincallinc.com for show times.

DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, 576-1636. Tues. 1-19, The Full Monty. FAIRFIELD THEATRE COMPANY, On StageOne, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, 2591036. Visit fairfieldtheatre .org for dates, shows and times. GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE, 6 Main St., East Haddam, 860-873-8668.

Tues. 1-June 21, The Will Rogers Follies. The rags-toriches story of America’s beloved stage, screen and radio star bursts to life as a Ziegfeld Follies-style extravaganza. Family, fame and fate are center stage in Will’s rise from obscurity to stardom. Along the way he’s arm-in-arm with vivacious showgirls and a slew of cowboys. Curtain up on the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that captures the

American spirit at its uptempo best. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 6227900. Fri. 4, Art Bastard, 8 p.m.; Fri. 11, Gifted, 8 p.m.; Fri. 18, Ali and Nino, 8 p.m. JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 914-7737663. Visit website for titles and times burnsfilmcenter .org.»

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Bruce Museum The thirty-first Bruce Museum gala will be “Jewels of the Jungle” on Saturday, May 12 at GreenwichCountry Club. The evening features cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, a silent art auction, and dancing to the sounds of the popular NYC-based “On the Move” entertainment. To purchase tickets visitbrucemuseum.org or contact Brooke Benedetto; bbenedetto@ brucemuseum.org or 203-413-6761.

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Lectures, Tours & Workshops ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St.,Ridgefield, 4380198. Tues.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. Fri. 4, First Fridays: A Contemporary Cocktail Party with live

music, 7-9 p.m.; visit aldrichart.org for more information. AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 8695272. Sun. 6, First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point, 9-11 a.m. Visit Greenwich.audubon.org for more events. AUX DÉLICES, 231 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540, ext. 108. Visit auxdelicesfoods.com for cooking classes and information. BOWMAN OBSERVATORY PUBLIC NIGHT, NE of Milbank/East Elm St. rotary on the grounds of Julian Curtiss School, 869-6786, ext. 338. Wed. 2 and 16, observatory open to the public free of charge, 8-10 p.m., weather permitting. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat.  10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. The museum offers docent-led tours, family gallery tours and toddler tours; visit brucemuseum.org for details. CLAY ART CENTER, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-2047. Clay Art Center’s mission is to offer a stimulating space for studio practice, exhibition and educational opportunities to better serve the community. CONNECTICUT CERAMICS STUDY CIRCLE, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Mon. 14, A Delectable Dessert: A Late Eighteenth-Century Dessert Table at the Gardiner Museum with a talk by Meredith Chilton, 1:303 p.m. FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER, 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield, 259-1598. Mon.-Fri.

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LONG WHARF THEATRE, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven, 787-4282. Tues. 1-13, Crowns. For show information on the 2018 season or to purchase tickets visit longwharf.com. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-9269. For shows and times, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN, 37 Halpin Ln., Ridgefield, 431-9850. Coming in June, True West. SHUBERT THEATER, 247 College St., New Haven, 800-228-6622. Visit shubert .com for more shows, dates and times. STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Visit stamfordcenterforthearts .org for shows, dates and times. WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. Tues. 29June 16, Flyin’ West, Fall, 1898. The Civil War is still a living memory, and the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas, offers a refuge for many former slaves. At one homestead lives a family of courageous and sharp-witted women determined to make a place for themselves. They overcome tremendous odds in a heroic effort to escape the scars of the past in this uplifting tale.

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CALENDAR 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.Sun. noon-4 p.m. Visit fairfieldhistory.org for tours. GARDEN EDUCATION CENTER, 130 Bible St., 8699242 or gecgreenwich.org; pruning class, plant doctor series, fruit tree grafting and more. Visit website for classes, dates and times. GREENWICH LIBRARY, 101 W. Putnam Ave., 622-7900. Blood Pressure Screenings, Drop-In Computer Lab, Chess Club, Volunteer Tax Assistance, Foreign Affairs

Book Discussion Group; for dates and times visit greenwichlibrary.org. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, 26 Bedford Rd., Chappaqua, NY, 914-2329555. Guided tours are Tuesday through Sunday at 2:30 p.m. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 977-6521. Mon.Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday night Observatory Visitors’ Night, 8:30 p.m.

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SOUND BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, Sound Beach Ave. and Binney Park, 6223975. Mon. 28, Annual Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m.

GARDEN CLUB OF OLD GREENWICH, OGRCC, 90 Harding Road. Sat. 12, annual plant sale featuring Northeastern native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Bake sale, Mother’s Day baskets and garden ornaments, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. GREENWICH TOWN PARTY, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Sat. 26, An annual celebration for the people of Greenwich to come together and participate in a day of music, food, fun, family and friendship to experience the strength of community, to learn more visit greenwichtownparty .org.

SOUNDWATERS, Riverside Yacht Club, Fri. 4, Tall Ships Ball, 6:30 p.m., for tickets soundwaters.org. YWCA GREENWICH, Belle Haven Club, Thurs. 10, The Old Bags Luncheon features silent and live auctions of new handbags, designer bags, vintage bags, golf bags and pet carriers donated by designers, manufacturers, retailers and individuals. This years cochairs are Eva Maria Janerus, Cecilia Lieberman, Karen Morstad, Lauren Walsh and Judith Wertheimer. For tickets visit ywcagreenwich.org. »

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ALDRICH MUSEUM, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, 438-4519. Tues.-Sun. noon5 p.m.; Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 19, Family Art Experiences, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. AUDUBON GREENWICH, 613 Riversville Rd., 8695272. Sun. 6, first Sunday bird walk, Tod’s Point, 9 a.m. AUX DÉLICES, 23 Acosta St., Stamford, 326-4540 ext. 108. Sun. 6, Mother’s Day Treats; all classes 4-6 p.m. BEARDSLEY ZOO, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 3946565. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. One of Connecticut’s top family attractions. See more than 300 animals representing North and South American species and learn about their endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, Giant Anteater and Golden lion tamarin. Then grab a bite at the Peacock Café and take a ride on the carousel. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, 4 Horseneck Lane, 869-3224. Visit bgcg .org for upcoming events and programs at the club. BRUCE MUSEUM, 1 Museum Dr., 869-0376. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Visit brucemuseum.org for updated classes and exhibits and after school workshops. DISCOVERY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, 372-3521. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. The Discovery Museum’s 20,000-square-foot facility includes changing and permanent interactive exhibit galleries, a planetarium, Challenger Learning Center, an

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Maritime Aquarium Three pandas climb a tree in scenes from Pandas, a new IMAX movie screening at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. This charming film travels to a research facility in China where biologists are breeding pandas and teaching the cubs how to survive in the wild. For show times and more details, visit maritimeaquarium.org.

marine science and environmental education. NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER, 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, 9669577. Visit newcanaannature .org to learn about their monthly Friday Family Fun Night. RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 438-5795. Wed. 30, Peter Ran, 4 p.m. STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, 325-4466. Sun. 6, Moana, 3 p.m.

STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, 322-1646 or stamfordmuseum.org. Mon.Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 4, 11, 18, 25, Observatory Nights, 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 5 & 6, Spring on the Farm, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain or shine; for more ongoing programs visit stamfordmuseum.org. STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, 303 West Ave., Mathews Park, Norwalk, 899-0606. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ongoing exhibits: Energy Lab, Tot Town, build it!,

state-of-the-art Multimedia Gallery and Light Gallery. Ongoing events: science lab, community gardens; Rainforest Adventures and Color Coaster; visit steppingstonesmuseum.org for daily classes. WESTPORT ARTS CENTER, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport, 222-7070. Visit westportartscenter.org to sign up for workshops and summer camps. WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, 25 Powers Ct., Westport, 227-4177. Sun. 6, Harry the Dirty Dog, 1 & 4 p.m. G

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ART & ANTIQUES Gilles Clement Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

AUTOMOTIVE Cadillac of Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

BUILDING & HOME IMPROVEMENT Amanda Martocchio Architecture . . . . 43 Austin Patterson Disston Architects . . 88 California Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Charles Hilton Architects . . . . . . . . . . 47 Douglas VanderHorn Architects . . . . . . 27 Grand Entrance Gates . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hobbs Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 JP McHale Pest Management, Inc. . . . . 41 Milton Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Neil Hauck Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Walpole Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

BUSINESS & FINANCE Cacace, Tusch & Santagata . . . . . . . . 90 Citibank/Perry Gaa & Joseph Potvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cummings & Lockwood LLC . . . . . . . . 16 GuardHill Financial Corp./William P. Man & Kimberly Weintraub. . . . . 34 UBS Financial Services Inc./Shantz Mantione Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

DECORATING & HOME FURNISHINGS Amy Aidinis Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Joe Ginsberg Interior Design . . . . . . . . 16 Lynne Scalo Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Oomph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Serena & Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

EDUCATION & CHILDREN Greenwich Ballet Academy . . . . . . . . . 91

ENTERTAINMENT Stamford Tent & Event Services . . . . . 93 Star 99.9/The Anna & Raven Show . . 124

EVENTS 97th Annual Greenwich Horse Show & Elegant Country Luncheon . . . . .147 A-list Awards 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Best of Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Best of the Gold Coast . . . . . . . . . . 107 Best of the Gold Coast Online Store . . 139 Fairfield County's Community Foundation Giving Day Thank You . . 148 The Garden Education Center of Greenwich/Grandiflora Garden Tour 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance . . . . 153

Greenwich International Film Festival . . 140 Greenwich Town Party . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Junior League of Greenwich Touch A Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Kids in Crisis Spring Fling Thank You . . 157 Light a Fire 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 The Maritime Aquarium 30 Years Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Migraines in Adolescents/ A Free Presentation by Dr. Lauren Natbony . . . . . . . . . . 123 Moffly Media's 2018 Event Lineup . . . 126 Navigators Stamford KIC/IT Races to Benefit Kids in Crisis/Swim Bike Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Russian Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Shatterproof Thank You . . . . . . . . . . 144 The Glass House Summer Party . . . . 144 Under the Stars: A Benefit for Women's and Children's Health at Greenwich Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Westchester's Magazine Wine & Food Festival . . . . . . . . . . 156

FASHION Eres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Henry's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 3 Richards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

FOOD, CATERING & LODGING Alba's Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 The J House Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . 74 The Mountain Valley Spring Water . . . 127

HEALTH &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;BEAUTY Atria Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Greenwich Dental Group/David A. Zadik, DDS and Steven Altman DMD, FAGD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Greenwich Fertility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Memorial Sloan Kettering Physicians at Norwalk Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Nathaniel Witherell . . . . . . . . . . 117 Park Avenue Vein Laser Center . . . . . 124 Rye Vein Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Stamford Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Yale NewHaven Health/ Greenwich Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

JEWELRY ASHA by Ashley McCormick . . . . . . . 4, 5 Betteridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4, 29 Graff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Peter Suchy Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

LANDSCAPING, NURSERY & FLORISTS Homefront Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 McArdle's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Winston Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

NONPROFIT The Elephant Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . 84

REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties . . . . . . . . 89 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury . . . . . . 85 Coldwell Banker Global Luxury/ Tamar Lurie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 David Ogilvy & Associates . . . . Cover 2, 1 Halstead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Houlihan Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 Related Properties Corporation . . . . . 45 Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . 18, 19 Sotheby's International Realty/ Joseph Barbieri . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 William Raveis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 William Raveis/ Charles & Rita Magyar . . . . . . . . . . 13

REAL ESTATE/DESTINATION Business Development Board of Palm Beach County . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Maury People/Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . . . . . . 123

SPORTS & FITNESS Chelsea Piers Athletic Club . . . . . . . . 55 Exhale Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Alisa Bahl, PhD/OptumHealth . . . . . . 65 ASHA by Ashley McCormick . . . . . . . . 73 Darby Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Emilie Rubinfeld/ Carolina Herrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Flavia Naslausky & Camilla Gazal/Zaniac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Kim Nichols MD, FAAD/NicholsMD of Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Pullman & Comley, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Rebecca Surran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Sara Tucker & Sandra Greer/ First County Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Tracy Killoren Chadwell/ 1843 Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Yonni Wattenmaker/ Breast Cancer Alliance . . . . . . . . . 68

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