Music can regulate the nervous system, reduce pain and heal trauma Writing by Anastasia Mills Healy  Artwork by Justin Negard As a graduate student in 1978, when Dr. Concetta Tomaino was assigned to play atmospheric music for the mostly nonresponsive residents of a nursing home in Brooklyn, the staff who fed them through tubes and tied them to their wheelchairs ...

Writing by Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard We invited a variety of local music professionals to join us for a conversation about the current state of the industry. Eight experts joined us at  Katonah’s Le Fontane restaurant on a Friday night. We spoke (and laughed) for almost two hours. This is an excerpt of our conversation, which has been ...

By Alexa Berman Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/logo_white_19th-annual.pnghttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.png Tune in & Chill Out Roll out a blanket, pitch a tent and dust off your lawn chair for Pleasantville’s 19th annual music festival on July 12. This backyard jam begins at 1 p.m. and continues until about 9 p.m.  From local 10-year-old guitar phenom Bay to the headliner Dawes, enjoy a ...

Writing By Luz Michelle Artwork by Aeneas Eaton Disclaimer: It’s okay to laugh – this is a humor column! We welcome your Dear Luz questions, but we’re legally obligated to say this is not a substitute for real advice by professionals. Dear Luz, I’m about to turn 25, and I feel like I’m already in the depths of a quarter-life ...

Writing By Vivian Manning-Schaffel Artwork by Justin Negard Some visual artists spend a lifetime cultivating an instantly identifiable style, investing years or decades building a body of work that expounds upon a designated thesis. Others revel in the liberation they feel when their tools are in hand, experimenting with whatever inspires them at that particular point in their evolution. Counting ...

Writing by Justin Negard Photography by Tomoko Rahenkamp and Justin Negard Mention Croton Falls to someone, and you’ll likely hear one word: charming. It may be due to the quaint storefronts, the romantic sounds of the train, or the Victorian homes lining the surrounding streets. Whatever the reason, Croton Falls is indeed charming, but there is much more to this ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.pnghttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PICTURE-OF-10-copy-scaled-e1747413027108.jpg 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 ...

When you purchase a piece of artwork, do you hang it on a wall to enjoy, safely store it among your collection, or a bit of both? “I really enjoy working with all types of buyers, but the approaches are very different,” says Rita Baunok, owner of Chroma Art Gallery in Katonah. “If somebody wants art for their home, I ...

Wedding Gowns https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/P2240643.jpg "Bridal trends for 2025 and beyond are all about romantic drama or effortless minimalism." "Basque waists are making a comeback, along with oversized statement bows, intricate floral appliqués, and pearl or crystal embellishments. But there’s always a classic bride who loves timeless silhouettes with elegant and elevated details." Jordan McKenzie; Le Sel Bridal, Somers; (914) 987-0564 Flowers ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.pnghttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/willow-warehouse-sale.jpg Cozy up to some amazing furniture deals, March 7 & 8 Think of where you’re sitting right now—is your back aching? Are your legs stiff? Are you comfortable or just pretending to be? You might be in need of a new sofa (or chair or bed.) If that’s the case, you’re ...

Writing by Stephanie Susnjara Photography by Justin Negard It was one of the most highly coveted invitations of the year, and Bedford resident Isa Kriegeskotte was waiting inside. Outside, her client, Sofía Vergara, glided down the red carpet, the glimmering lights splashing on her crystal-encrusted black gown. The Hollywood A-lister paused at the step and repeat backdrop, striking a pose ...

https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.pnghttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bedfordbooksweb.jpg One Woman. One Bookstore. One 344-Year Streak Broken. Did you know that until December 2024, there had never been a bookstore in Bedford? Best-selling author Fran Hauser recently broke that tradition while simultaneously fulfilling her lifelong dream of owning a bookstore. Bedford Books is a charming new bookstore offering a carefully curated selection of books and gifts for adults ...