On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention
CHEF LISA FIELDING AND PROPRIETOR BLANE WITHERS
Chef Lisa Fielding and café owner Blane Withers have joined forces to launch a series of fun, communal dining events at the beloved Marty's Café in Washington Depot.
STACEY MATTHEWS AT PERGOLA IN NEW PRESTON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE YAMIN
Local real estate expert Stacey Matthews goes shopping for the holidays in Litchfield County and brings back stylish gift ideas for men and women.
FIELD KALLOP CREATING THE MELODY OF STRUCTURES AT THE TREMAINE GALLERY
An installaion at the Tremaine Gallery by artist Field Kollop is both traditional and contemporary, reflecting the artist's ongoing interest in metaphysics and quantum science. By Daphne Anderson Deeds
PHOTO OF THE CULTUREMAX AWARDS BY SHARON DANTE
This year's CultureMAX awards were given to four individuals and two organizations for their contributions to the cultural community of Northwest Connecticut. by Jessica Jane Russell
DARIN RONNING AND TRAVIS MESSINGER, PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE YAMIN
At their studio-showroom in Bantam, Darin Ronning and Travis Messinger and create amazing ceramics in many forms from ceramic tableware to custom tiles for floors and fireplaces.
John Bourdeau serves up fresh, seasonal fare, exotic drinks, and a menu full of alternative selections for vegetarians and meatlovers at his hip restaurant.
ONE OF LAST YEAR'S WINNERS
The After School Arts Program is celebrating its fifth year of honoring talented young photographers with a gallery show of their work at the Litchfield Historical Society.
HIDDEN VALLEY'S REGINE LAVERGE-SCHADE, PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE YAMIN
Nestled atop a hill in the town of Washington sits a stunning Dutch Colonial Country Inn with breathtaking views, well-appointed rooms, and a gracious lady of the house.
MARTIN & PATTY LAURE, PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE YAMIN
Patty and Martin Laure have opened up a cool café in Litchfield called Meraki Kitchen, where they serve up fresh and flavorful gourmet dishes to take out or enjoy there.
AUTHOR & GARDENER PAGE DICKEY, PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE YAMIN
Local author & gardener Page Dickey has edited a new book called Outstanding American Gardens which she will be signing at Pergola in New Preston on October 3rd.
JOANNA & BILL SEITZ, WITH LOLA BEAN. PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE YAMIN
For thirty years, Joanna & Bill Seitz—and more recently their daughter Amanda—have been bringing us a curated selection of stylish goods to live by. Happy Anniversary!
HAPPY ACRES FARM IS ONE OF THE FARMS ON THE TOUR.
On September 19th, a free tour of six local farms, will be followed by a BBQ at Harris Hill Farm to raise funds for an agricultural scholarship fund honoring Vivian Harris.
