Real Estate

Family, Food, Fun and Gratitude.

Corcoran Centric Realtors, Ron & Alec Nyman Share Family Holiday Traditions Article and Photography by The holiday season has always been one of our favorite times of year. The air turns crisp, lights pop up on storefronts and homes, and that sense of community we love so much seems to shine even brighter.  For our family, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are especially meaningful. Both are rooted in family and tradition, and over the years we’ve built a few of our own. A couple of days before...

Entertainment

The Avon

Rolling Out the Red Carpet in Stamford... and the winner is... Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen “Reel Magic”: The Avon Theatre’s Past, Present, and Bold New Future. Feeding the creative soul of Stamford. Few cultural landmarks in Stamford evoke as much nostalgia and community pride as the Avon Theatre – Deborah & Chuck Royce Cinema Arts Center. Nestled in the heart of downtown on Bedford Street, the Avon is much more than a movie house; it’s a living archive of cinema...

Education

A Star is Born

A New Cosmic Journey Begins at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Astronomy Center Article by Laurie A. Guzda | Photography by Jay Cohen Do you remember August 1969, when Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon? Have you ever spent a summer’s evening gazing up at the stars, wondering, “What’s out there?” For those who grew up in Stamford, one of the most magical school or scout trips was to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Planetarium. It inspired curiosity, wonder, and dreams of the...

Life + Culture

Chef Ivan Romero

Building Community Through Food Article by Sarah Bamford @Hybridmediacomm | Photography by @chuck_n_duck_agency At 39, Ivan Romero, executive chef and founder of The Rosemary Group, has built his culinary career around one simple yet powerful idea: food can bring people together. For Romero, every plate is an opportunity to connect communities, evoke memories, and make guests feel at home—whether they’re across the street or across the globe. His signature dish, ROOTS, perfectly embodies that...