On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention
Beauty SpecialiSt pilar DeMann, photographeD By Bleacher+everarD
Beauty Specialist Pilar DeMann emphasizes that beauty is about finding balance, taking good care of your skin, and minimal makeup. Of course, well-shaped eyebrows complete the look.
Gallery Director JuDith Mcelhone, photoGrapheD by bleacher+everarD
With new exhibitions every 5 weeks and a growing stable of talented emerging artists, Five Points Gallery has become one of Connecticut’s outstanding contemporary art venues.
Kristin Kunhardt, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Kristin Kunhardt took a retail space in Washington Depot and turned it into a successful, thriving art co-op, wellness center and gathering place for conversation and community.
Owner & CheF JOel Viehland, as phOtOgraphed by eVan sung
Chef Joel Viehland has opened Swyft, his new restaurant in Kent and it is worth the trip! Formerly the chef of Community table, his menu offerings are healthy and delicious, with great flavors.
RobeRtson & KyRa HaRtnett, as pHotogRapHed by bleacHeR+eveRaRd
At twenty2 wallpaper’s headquarters in Bantam, Kyra and Robertson Hartnett push the boundaries of wallpaper by creating innovative, bold designs, including a 3D collection.
owners george & elissa Potts, as PhotograPhed by bleacher+everard
Two weeks ago, an anniversary celebration was held at the Fife ’n Drum in Kent, where great food, drinks, and music has been served to locals and visitors for 45 years.
Our annual list of outdoor winter activities in the Northwest Corner.
An Art opening in wAshington; bleAcher+everArd
As you make plans for the new year ahead, save these dates for not-to-be-missed annual events in Litchfield County.
pat werner, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Pat Werner weighs in on her upcoming retirement from Washington Montessori School as Head of School for 38 years, and shares her thoughts on a Montessori education.
ellen prindle, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Ellen Prindle has opened a gallery called The Hen’s Nest in Washington Depot featuring a wide array of art by local artists— from paintings and sculpture to furniture and jewelry.
perla meyers, as photographed by bleacher+everard
Back in the 1970s, Washington resident, master chef and cooking teacher Perla Meyers was way ahead of the times as an advocate for fresh, seasonal and local foods, from farm to table.
Sean aylmer, aS photographed by bleacher+everard
Pearly’s, the new family restaurant in West Cornwall has opened with great success by a welcoming community. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a cup of coffee and take in the views.
