Arts + Culture

STAMFORD’S JOE CORSELLO

Keeping the BEAT... on the road and in the streets. Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen There is a lot of character to Stamford. There are also a lot of characters in Stamford, and Joe Corsello is certainly one of them. As a former drummer and the son of a former clarinet virtuoso, it was an honor to spend some time with a drumming legend and one of the last remaining musicians to have played with the legendary Benny Goodman (Goodman lived on Rock Rimmon Road in North Stamford...

Entertainment

Jerry Bosak

Giving Back to the Community He Loves Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jimmy ienner Jr HOW DID GROWING UP IN STAMFORD SHAPE WHO YOU ARE TODAY? Growing up in Stamford grounded me with a strong sense of community, hard work, and service. Stamford is a city with deep roots and diverse neighborhoods, where everyone seems to know someone in your family. I was raised to value tradition while also embracing change. It also gave me the opportunity to know generations of people and forge...

Health + Wellness

June is Mental Health Month

What is brain health and why does it matter? Article by Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS Brain health consists in trying to 1) prevent or reduce the likelihood of neurological diseases and 2) optimize the function of our brains on a day-to-day basis.   Over one in three people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. A good proportion of neurological disorders are preventable, 90% of strokes and 40% of cases of dementia for example. Dementia is a decline in cognitive/thinking...

Life + Culture

Donny Raus, 44

Espresso Expert and Lifestyle Entrepreneur  Article by Sarah Bamford @HybridMediaComm  Donny Raus, owner of Raus Coffee Company, travels the world doing what he loves—crafting great coffee and chasing meaningful experiences. His solo journeys to more than 60 countries reflect a deep commitment to living life with purpose and passion.  donny@donnyraus.com 1. What does exploration mean to you?  To me, exploration means getting out of your comfort zone and the day-to-day patterns that trap...