By Isabella Aranda Garcia
Design by Aeneas Eaton
One Roof. Endless Remodeling Possibilities.
Remodeling shouldn’t feel like a scavenger hunt. That’s why Southeast Kitchen & Bath is unveiling a brand-new “one-stop shop” 4,000 square-foot showroom designed to make your next project easier. They’ve got it all: cabinetry, granite and quartz countertops, plumbing fixtures, Andersen doors and windows, decking, tile and lighting. Are you convinced yet? Styled to look like a century-old barn, the space blends with the natural landscape of Putnam County, and will open this summer. Meanwhile, their existing showroom is still open to give you a preview of what is to come.
V.L. Cox Knocks Down Walls and Opens Doors, June 28-Sept.
See internationally acclaimed artist V.L. Cox’s powerful installation, THE END HATE DOORS at Hudson Valley MOCA. Featuring Jim Crow-era doors with phrases like WHITES ONLY, COLORED ONLY, and IMMIGRANT ONLY, the work, which was displayed at the Arkansas State Capitol & Lincoln Memorial, provokes critical dialogue on discrimination & human rights. Cox’s work has been featured in museums, art publications & major media outlets worldwide. Catch Cox in person during a special talk on June 28 at 3 p.m. in the Studio Theater in Exile.
Pets with Rainbows, Queens with Books — It’s Pride Time
Grab your Pride flags and meet us at Lewisboro’s 5th Annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 21 from 2-5 p.m. at Lewisboro Town Park on Rt. 35. Bring any pet for the Pet Pride Parade, your family for Drag Queen Story Hour and everyone for the DJ Dance Party + surprise guests! Join us and 30+ community orgs. as we celebrate love, unity and the LGBTQIA+ community. Come out, show off your rainbow, and keep Lewisboro a place where everyone feels seen, celebrated and supported.
Cheer on Your Local Heroes & Ride the Rides
Grab your American flags, lawn chairs and wallets—it’s finally parade & carnival season in these parts, and our local fire departments never seem to disappoint. Here’s a sampling of the festivities you can enjoy this May-August. Katonah – parade: June 4, carnival: June 4-7. Bedford – Sportsman’s Bash: June 7. Yorktown – parade: June 25, 7 p.m., carnival: June 25-29. Mount Kisco – parade: July 11, 7 p.m. Pleasantville – parade: May 30, 7 p.m. South Salem – parade: August 6, 7 p.m., carnival: August 6-9.
Summer Sounds Better at Caramoor
If you love music, Caramoor is THE place to be this summer. Celebrate Juneteenth (June 15) with the soul-stirring sounds of The Legendary Ingramettes. Then, join us on June 28 for some folksy blues at the American Roots Music Festival—an all-day celebration of folk, blues and bluegrass, including our new fave, Oh He Dead. And when July 4 rolls around, keep the patriotic spirit alive with a picnic dinner, symphony and dazzling fireworks at Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks.
This article was published in the March / April 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
Aeneas Eaton
Based in northern Westchester, Aeneas is a graphic designer, creative and artist who has a fondness for print design and bold colors. He enjoys turning the wacky and eccentric ideas that come to his mind into reality, whether it be on the computer or through painting.
