By Ilyssa Panitz Photography by Justin Negard and Gia Miller Why spend thousands standing behind velvet ropes at a Hollywood premiere or awards shows with the hopes of seeing your favorite celebrity when Westchester County is home to more than a dozen A-list four-legged ones? These local stars are far more accessible—ready for close-ups, meet-and-greets and, if you’re lucky, the ...

1. The Art of Plants Step into a world of natural wonder at A Plant Story: From Fern to Flower, a new exhibit at Lasdon Public Gardens. Stroll through the glasshouse conservatory and take in a curated collection of botanical photography while learning about the diverse world of plants, from ferns and flowering species to trees. Move at your own ...

By Gia Miller Artwork by Annie Kennedy Hey Dad, Earth’s been fun, but why does this museum have a whole wing for Americans? https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-copy.jpg My favorite exhibit! They thought they were the best at everything. Then came exercise. And dancing. 1970s https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2.jpg Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived. Suddenly, bodybuilding…and tiny shorts. It was a lot. 1980s https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3.jpg Spandex. Leg warmers. A perfectly ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jacobburns.jpg 1. Films, popcorn and community—25 years and counting! Cheers to the Jacob Burns Film Center for 25 incredible years of film, art & community. Help them celebrate at their 25th anniversary gala on Friday, June 12. Or attend their anniversary series, showcasing films screened when the theater opened in 2001 (matching ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WomeninBuissness12-copy.jpg 1. Business in the front, party in the back If you’ve never been to a Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce event, here’s your chance to attend two very different ones. First up is their third annual Celebrating Women in Business event on Friday, March 27, from 12 to 4 p.m ...

By Isabella Aranda Garcia Design by Aeneas Eaton https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-02-at-5.40.49 PM-e1767393678937.png 1. Over half a century of art for a cause Art Show: Bedford is turning 53 and still looking fabulous. This year, 45 artists, some old friends, and some exciting new faces will dazzle with a mix of media and prices to tempt every taste (and wallet). Kick off the fun ...

By Ilyssa Panitz Art and photography by Justin Negard Nestled on 25 acres of land on Route 133 in Ossining lies a 44,000-square-foot cross-shaped building filled with some of the most talented local, national and global artists (Vietnam, Brazil, the Netherlands and more), known as Bethany Arts Community (BAC). Artists flock to BAC to create, collaborate, broaden their imagination, advance ...

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 ...