Writing and Photography by Justin Negard “The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man’s life on earth and to fulfill his belief in the nobility of his existence.” -Eero Saarinen, architect of the original TWA Terminal It’s 11 p.m. in the lobby of the TWA Hotel. Frank Sinatra echoes off the curved ceilings of the former airplane terminal, ...

By Gia Miller Designed by Aeneas Eaton Galleries Chroma Fine Art Gallery, Katonah An intimate, impressively curated gallery featuring monthly exhibitions, which can include paintings, sculptures, photographs and/or mixed-media works by local,  international, emerging and established artists. chromafineartgallery.com Croton River Artisans Gallery, Croton-on-Hudson A co-op of painters, ceramicists, clothing designers and wood carvers whose “better works” are always on display ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christmas-Dinner-image-e1761165915272.jpghttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.png Making spirits bright one dinner at a time Now in its 32nd year, Westchester’s Christmas Dinner at St. Mary’s in Katonah continues to embody the very best of our community. Entirely volunteer-run, the dinner serves hundreds of local families and individuals in need each Christmas Day, providing a festive meal, gifts ...

All you need to know to keep up with your high-culture peers By Alexa Berman Design by Justin Negard Yes, you too can keep up with artsy acquaintances at your next soirée, thanks to this (ahem) official art history guide. In just a few minutes, you’ll be tossing around “expert” jargon and impressing everyone in the room. You’re welcome. https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/artscraft.png ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/545A2272-1-scaled-e1755804186513.jpeghttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.png Herb Your Enthusiasm Rosemary? Put it in focaccia. Mint? Try it in a hand soap. The herb possibilities are endless, and the 74th Annual Herb Fair & Market will show you exactly what that means. Head to Caramoor on September 20 (rain date: September 21) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m ...

By Courtney Davis Walker Design by Justin Negard Music influences our energy, takes us back to special moments, adds joy to celebrations, and brings calm to chaos. As philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said, "Without music, life would be a mistake.” Here’s how you can make music come to life, whether you’re a singer, musician or listener.  1. Act it out There’s ...

By Ilyssa Panitz Photography by Justin Negard Ray Benza was only 17 years old when he found his professional calling as “The Curator of Sound” during a visit to his sister’s apartment in Ossining. Moments after he walked through the door, Benza’s eyes became fixated on what he saw. Various pieces of hi-tech stereo equipment pressed up against an eight-foot ...

Writing by Emma Lazar Yasmin De Soyza: violin/fiddle, vocals, percussion; director of learning strategy at Grammy Global Ventures and co-host of The Peak’s morning show Bryan Grone: lead vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, mandolin; head of production & artist relations a B-Side (“a new player in the live music space”) Marc Lowenstein: guitar, vocals; marketing director at Caramoor Center for Music and the ...

Writing by Alexandra Zodda Steve Giner: guitar; real estate and fashion Robin Reitzes: vocals (and sometimes tambourine); public relations and marketing Julie Rosenberg: guitar; musician and artist The band Reservoir Road named themselves after the popular Katonah walking path. “It’s a beautiful road that the entire community walks on, and we are all about community,” Robin explains. “We’re acoustic, and we’re ...

The neighbor who always makes you laugh Writing by Gia Miller Design and Photography by Justin Negard Everybody wants his hat. And people ask for it so often that it inspired Katonah resident Marc Black to write a song and name his pandemic album “Everybody Wants My Hat.” The song features verses of spoken word and a chorus sung only ...

The neighbor who stops by with coffee just to brighten your day Writing by Gia Miller Design and Photography by Justin Negard Alex Cano is difficult to define. His songs range from high-energy alternative and blues-based rock ‘n’ roll to more intimate Americana, folk and country. He’s often compared to artists and bands like Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, ...

Writing by Emma Lazar Marialisa "ML" Zywotchenko: lead singer; president/owner of Cyrus Contracting Joe Viggiani: guitarist; special education teacher Kaden Abreu: bassist; recruiter at RightClick (joined the interview briefly from a Yankee’s game) Alexander “Al” Moore: drummer; high school chemistry teacher There are “how we met” stories, and then there’s Blame It on the Bourbon’s story. “I met Al a couple of years ...