Michael Bierut talks about how criticism is not as bad as it seems. What can a designer learn about a client and a project simply by listening?

Watch the entire conversation here: https://youtu.be/Q33bfE_aE1o

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Pentagram partner Michael Bierut discusses how to handle client needs, bad taste and how to guide the client towards where they need to be.

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Michael Bierut sat down with Connect To's creative director, Justin Negard, to discuss the graphic design industry and his career. From his upbringing in Ohio to his days with Massimo and Lella Vignelli to his partnership at Pentagram, Bierut looks back on his journey, past clients, and fellow designers. He even shares his thoughts on fonts and what really bothers him about the tomb of Pope Francis.

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Visit our Giving Tuesday page at https://connecttomag.com/giving-tuesday-2025/

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Head a few minutes down to Port Chester for a very special visit to Sonora Restaurant. This latin fusion spot was created by chef Rafael Palomino, a brilliant restauranteur and Bedford resident. He trained with the greats, and brings his expertise to our Westchester community.

We spent an afternoon cooking with chef Palomino and learning some of his special recipes. Enjoy.

Sonora is currently booking for Thanksgiving day and holiday parties in the coming days.

#sonorarestaurant #portchester #westchester #latinfood
#armonk #bedford #bedfordhills #chappaqua #crossriver #crotonfalls #katonah #goldensbridge #lewisboro #mountksico #northsalem #pleasantville #poundridge #ridgefield #somers #southsalem #vista #waccabuc #yorktownheights #halloween #edgarallenpoe #hudsonvalley

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“One Donation” — A film for 914Cares by Connect to Northern Westchester

914Cares is one of Westchester’s most impactful nonprofits, providing essential services—from clothing to literacy support—to thousands of families across the county. Their work ensures that every neighbor is treated with dignity and care.

In this video, we follow the full journey of a single donation:
• How it’s received
• How volunteers sort and prepare it
• How it’s loaded into 914Cares trucks
• And how it ultimately reaches someone who needs it

This behind-the-scenes look reveals the tremendous heart, coordination, and community effort that 914Cares puts into every item that passes through their doors.

We at Connect to Northern Westchester are honored to have created this film and to work closely with 914Cares in sharing their mission with our region.

If you’d like to support their work, donate, or get involved, visit: 914cares.org

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✨???? We had such a great time exploring The Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow, presented by Historic Hudson Valley! Between the lights, the music, and the Halloween spirit in the air, it’s a perfect fall night out. ????????

If you haven’t been yet, don’t miss it — it’s open through November 1st only!

???? Check out our video for a peek inside!
#SleepyHollow #HistoricHudsonValley #TwilightVillage #HudsonValleyEvents #ConnectToNorthernWestchester

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Introducing "An Audience with Poe" brought to you by Historical Hudson Valley. We had the pleasure of attending a performance last weekend for this show at The Library at Historic Hudson Valley. It was an evening of cocktails and Poe classics (The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, and The Masque of the Red Death). We had a great time and encourage everyone to check out the show this month. Kudos to Historic Hudson Valley on another lovely autumn event.

#armonk #bedford #bedfordhills #chappaqua #crossriver #crotonfalls #katonah #goldensbridge #lewisboro #mountksico #northsalem #pleasantville #poundridge #ridgefield #somers #southsalem #vista #waccabuc #yorktownheights #halloween #edgarallenpoe #hudsonvalley

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The speaker discusses the potential for a Tarantino-esque mellow Western scene. They also delve into the meaning behind "This Crooked City" from their first record, inspired by Kerouac's On the Road and a desire to write a story disconnected from personal life. #Tarantino #Western #CrookedCity #Kerouac #OntheRoad

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A visit to Pound Ridge, also known as Pound Town, is on the agenda. This is a place that has gained recent attention, and it's definitely a location worth exploring. #PoundRidge #PoundTown #Travel

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Discover the beats that intoxicated and inspired. From Run-DMC to grade school memories, music leaves its mark. One person shares their unique connection to sound. #RunDMC #music #beats #raisinghell

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Touring Poland sparked a realization about the world's scale and the band's place in it. The experience changed their perspective, influencing their creative process in subtle yet profound ways. #Poland #music #travel #Europe #CzechRepublic

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This video shows how believing in yourself pays off. The band went from recording in a living room to touring with John Mayer and playing Madison Square Garden. #believeinyourself #dontsweatit #music #tourlife

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Doubting yourself? There's no such thing as imposter syndrome. If one is where one is, one belongs there. The roll is the soul of rock and roll, and it's what makes people dance and have fun. #impostersyndrome #rockandroll #music

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✨ “If you’re there, you belong.” – Chris Vos of The Record Company ????
They’re headlining Harvest Fest 2025 in Pound Ridge and bringing the energy we all need this fall ????????

We sat down with Vos to discuss their music, advice they would give their younger selves and what we can expect at this year's Pound Ridge Harvest Fest

Thanks to @therecordcompany
#HarvestFest2025 #TheRecordCompany

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Yes, it's that time of year. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is back for 2025! We had the pleasure of checking out this year's show and chat with Historic Hudson Valley Vice President of Communications and Commerce Rob Schweitzer.

Thanks @pumpkinblaze and @inthevalley1

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Despite efforts to educate and create change, one farm's 20th anniversary highlights a lack of progress in the nation's health. The speaker expresses frustration over the ongoing health crisis. #health #crisis #farming #community #progress

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Orchard Hill Organics uses a ground-to-air heat transfer (GATH) greenhouse. This earth battery system captures extra solar energy in the summer. Then it transfers that energy into the fall and winter to power the greenhouse. #geothermal #greenhouse #solarEnergy #organicFarming #farmaid @farmaid

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Supporting local farmers and food sources has never been more critical. Discover practical ways to get involved, from community gardens to growing your own food. Every action counts toward a healthier, more sustainable future. #localfood #farmers #communitygarden #sustainability #farmaid @farmaid

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This greenhouse uses an earth battery to store excess heat in the summer. In the winter, it reverses the system to keep the greenhouse from freezing. This innovative system allows for year-round produce with just two fans. #greenhouse #earthbattery #sustainable #farming #innovation

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Farmers see themselves as stewards, protecting the land's health. The soil, ecosystems, and wildlife directly affect the health of plants and animals. That care and nutrition transcends to people, making us products of a healthy environment. #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture #farmers #sustainability @farmaid #farmaid

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Cooking healthy doesn't have to break the bank. Grabbing fresh chicken and veggies is often cheaper than fast food, plus one knows exactly what's in it! #healthyfood #cheapmeals #farmaid @FarmAid

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See how they repurposed a washing machine for an innovative project. Plus, tour their shipping container turned cold storage, powered by just a standard wall AC unit. Talk about resourceful! #DIY #upcycling #innovation #storage #containerhome #shorts #farmaid @FarmAid

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Sometimes the most powerful voices are the ones you can’t hear—until someone gives them the tools to be heard.

Judy Chinitz, the founder of the Mouth to Hand Learning Center (M2H) in Mount Kisco, teaches nonspeaking people in our community to communicate by typing. She was inspired by her son, Alex, now 31, who is completing his freshman year of college and considering a double major in math and English literature. ????????

We spent time with Judy, Alex, and several of the M2H students for this video in 2023—and we promise, it will move you. It’s emotional, heartwarming and even surprisingly funny. These students are some of the sharpest, wittiest people we know, and we’re honored to share their words with you.

If you want to dive deeper:
???? Judy & Alex co-authored an article in our Sept/Oct Education issue (in print & online): “Presume Competence: A Teacher’s Power Move”—a call for educators to take responsibility and teach their students in a way that allows them to succeed.
???? You can also revisit their feature from our 2023 Education issue: “F-O-R-C-E O-F N-A-T-U-R-E” on our website.
???? And don’t miss “Out Loud,” a recurring page in every issue since Sept./Oct. 2023 where we publish poetry and short stories by M2H students (this issue, you’ll find it on page 90); all are published on our website.
We are continually inspired by this community, and we think you will be too. ❤️
 
#PresumeCompetence #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #OutLoud #connecttomag #localconnections #connections

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Listen to the entire interview: https://youtu.be/wjFxGsC3hus

#WillShortz #NYTCrossword #puzzles #nytimes

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Listen to the entire interview: https://youtu.be/wjFxGsC3hus

#WillShortz #NYTCrossword #puzzles #nytimes

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Listen to the entire interview: https://youtu.be/wjFxGsC3hus

#WillShortz #NYTCrossword #puzzles #nytimes

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We are so looking forward to catching @jessicalynnmusic and @robertrandolph on Saturday, July 12th for the Pleasantville Music Festival.

Jessica Lynn is not only stunning and talented country singer but a New York local to boot. We can't wait to see her and the rest of the incredible festival lineup. We'll see you there!

#connecttomag #localconnections #connections #pleasantvillemusicfestival

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From rising stars to legendary headliners, the Pleasantville Music Festival hit every note and we were there to capture it all. ????

The Only Bay lit up the stage with a standout set led by 10-year-old guitar prodigy Bay (@the_only_bay), joined by Jack Medaglia and Jack Lopez. After a crowd-pleasing performance, the trio kept the energy going at an intimate afterparty at Lucy’s.

See electrifying headliner set by Robert Randolph (@robertrandolph) and a duet with country-pop star Jessica Lynn (@jessicalynnmusic), who wowed fans with a powerful set.

And of course, Dawes closed out the show with a massive finale that kept the entire crowd singing well into the night.

Watch our sizzle reel to relive the music, the moments, and the magic. Performances and exclusive artist interviews are now on Instagram Reels, YouTube, and Spotify.

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How can hair get stronger and healthier without a lot of expensive treatments or drastic cuts? We asked Taryn Deluca, Alissa Leigh and Liz Woods to be our guinea pigs and find out.

Over the next several months, follow us (and them) as they work with hairstylist Paulo Lanfredi and receive his revolutionary SPLITFIX® haircuts. ????‍♀️ We’re telling their story on Instagram, YouTube, our website and in our print publication.

Will Taryn, Alissa and Liz have hair that everyone envies? Will they become internationally renowned hair models? ???? Only time will tell.

Paulo Lanfredi:
www.instagram.com/paulolanfredi
www.instagram.com/lanfredi.cobrasil
www.instagram.com/lanfredi.co
www.lanfredi.com

Our partners
Taryn Deluca: https://www.instagram.com/taryn_deluca/
Alissa Leigh: https://www.instagram.com/alissa.leigh.art/
Liz Woods: https://www.instagram.com/ryemarkablemoms/

Connect To channels:
www.connecttomag.com/lanfredi
www.connecttomag.com
www.instagram.com/connecttomag

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What do you get when you bring eight music professionals together over dinner? A real conversation about where the music industry is headed—and how artists can keep up.

We invited a group of local pros to Le Fontane in Katonah to talk about:

How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reshaping the market
The good and bad of social media
How AI is changing the game
What artists must know about protecting their intellectual property
And more
It was honest, insightful—and full of laughs.
???? Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

???? Recorded at Le Fontane, Katonah, NY

#MusicIndustry #RoundtableDiscussion #ArtistRights #SocialMediaInMusic #AIInMusic #GenZInfluence # GenAlphaInfluence #CreativeCommunity

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We sat down with Marc Black to discuss his life in music.

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We sat down with Alex Cano to discuss his life in music.

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We sat down with Ani Kavafian to discuss her life in music.

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We sat down with Akua Dixon to discuss her life in music.

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