On Our Radar
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention
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.
SEBASTIAN TILLINGER, THE AWAKENING
A new gallery space run by artists features contemporary art and makes connections with the community. The Harts Gallery is all about bringing people together through art.
NICHOLAS BENSON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE YAMIN
The owner of Zero Prophet Coffee, Nicholas Benson is spreading the joy of coffee and keeping Litchfield County residents happy with his flavorful coffee beans, roasted fresh to order.
KUEN SURFACE SCULPTURE IS A MATHEMATICALLY GENERATED FORM. MIKE YAMIN
AMEICO — a mecca of modernism with a loyal, international following — is currently holding an exhibition of works by Josef and Anni Albers called The Interaction of Form and Color. By Jessica Jane Russell
