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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 20 Don't Trash Your Trousers! These Westport Stores Recycle Your Unwanted Clothes

38 The Art of the Salon Dadaism Inspires a New Style Spot

44 Making Up for Lost Travel Spring Break Escape

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52 Geek Out on Gardening The Dirt on Growing Vegetables

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20 City Scene 26 Artist’s Palette 32 Local’s Choice 58 Healthy Lifestyle 62 DIY 66 Locally Owned

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+ Re-Run: Fleet Feet (10 Sconset Square)

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collects gently used athletic shoes (adult

t-shirts. Drop off five or more, earn a $25 coupon.

size 6-11 only). Proceeds from the shoes

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Dropping off jeans to be recycled.

Dropping off textiles at the Transfer Center.

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ONE OF THE BEST SITES IN WESTPORT IS, WELL, WAS ON BEACHSIDE AVENUE. The Heymans installed a whimsical and wonderful Claes Oldenburg/ Coosje van Bruggen sculpture, Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, on their property, within easy eyeshot of passers-by. Seeing art, especially large art, in the elements is an unexpected treat. Over-sized sculpture is at once fun, thoughtful, and intriguing… as long as it’s not a bear carved with a chainsaw. Weston’s Cheryl Sokolow, Principal of C-Fine Art and founder of the popular UNCOMMON GROUND series in Bridgehampton, is one of the few area sculpture Art Advisors. Although she sells sculpture of all sizes, it’s her large-scale environmental works we find most intriguing. WLM: WHAT ARE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR IN OUTDOOR SCULPTURE? CHERYL SOKOLOW: People are looking for organic bronze large-scale, but the material depends on the location and their unique environment. Kevin Barrett is my most popular sculptor and quintessential in terms of what I look for in an artist. When choosing a work, consider what’s the best scale, where you want to see it in the yard, and what materials you like. WLM: HOW MUCH DOES OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COST? CS: Prices vary and are determined by size, material and complexity. WLM: I NOTICED YOU REPRESENT AN ISOBEL FOLB SOKOLOW. ANY RELATION? CS: She’s my late mother. When I was young she was more of a “traditional” mom and as we got older she took her work more seriously. She grew

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personally with her work; feminism became a theme and also something she lived. She was a pioneer - few women were welding or creating large scale works at that time. WLM: INTERESTING THAT YOU HAVE A CLASSICAL BACKGROUND, YET YOUR SCULPTURES APPEAR CONTEMPORARY. CS: They are classical in that they can be appreciated by principles of form such as balance, harmony, and manipulation of material. Many of today’s artists are working more conceptually and attempt to amuse or illicit a specific narrative, while I champion the actual physicality of the work and its execution. WLM: HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH ARTISTS TO REPRESENT? CS: I work with artists who have mastered their medium. I’m also on the lookout for contemporary female sculptors, but unfortunately I don’t see many creating large scale outdoor work within this genre. Also, the artist must have work in one or more museum collections and be internationally exhibited.

Cheryl Sokolow, principal C-Fine Art. Artwork: Norman Mooney, Kevin Barrett

WLM: YOUR BIG, FABULOUS EVENT IS UNCOMMON GROUNDS. WHAT IS IT? CS: I partner with Peconic Land Trust to exhibit large scale sculpture in The Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton NY. It’s an interesting way for the community to engage with the work. The UNCOMMON GROUND Sculpture Series began in 2010 and is now part of the Hampton’s cultural programming. It takes a few days to install [in June], and this season it will be up through the year with some exciting programming such as music and guest speakers. Covid regulations permitting, we plan to have artist talks and I’ll speak as the Curator. A portion of the artwork sales is donated to PLT. WLM: HAVE YOU SEEN THE CLAES OLDENBURG STATUE OF THE TYPEWRITER ERASER? CS: No! I haven’t! Where is it? WLM: On Beachside Avenue! Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, Cheryl will have to go Florida to see Typewriter Eraser, Scale X. In 2019 the Heymans sent it to a museum in West Palm Beach. A belated thank you to them for generously placing it near the road so all could enjoy! C-FineArt.com 28

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The Art of the Salon

DADAISM INSPIRES A NEW STYLE SPOT

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Westport Lifestyle | April 2021

"A t your worst times you h ave t o keep t he f ait h and believe it 's going t o work out." STEVEN

GEMIGNANI

AND

BENJAMIN

Steven maintains. This seemingly tenuous

LAGASSE ARE THE CHARISMATIC CO-

thread of faith was the spider’s silk that humbled

OWNERS OF SALON DADA, WESTPORT’S

them to accept whatever job they could, regard-

NEWEST SALON.

less of their expertise and professional careers.

The name, Salon dada, stems from the Dadaist movement started in Zurich over 100 years ago.

times throughout their lives.

Dadaism traveled through Paris and flourished

Like most success stories, there were set-

in New York, breaking apart pre-war intellectual

backs along their journeys. Both had experiences

precepts, art, and aestheticism. Its followers

rocked with hard edges and sharp turns. “He had

questioned everything from language to govern-

downs and I had downs, and we helped pick each

ment, creating a culture of non-conformity and

other up,” recounts Benjamin of his and Steven’s

challenging the “toxic” conventions which pre-

friendship. “Like Mike Tyson said, ‘Everyone has a

sumably led to WWI.

plan until they get punched in the mouth.’”

Benjamin, in a moment of prescience, purchased

Yet each sock in the face made them stronger,

the domain 20 years ago. “I was drawn to the name

more determined to create a business in which

and [dada’s] anti-violence, anti-racist ideology.”

artistry and individualism are king and to defy

A heady namesake for a salon. But Benjamin

similar constructs Dadaism refused to subserve.

and Steven’s fortitude and vision make it per-

In short, they’re not counter-cultural but they are

fectly accessible.

doing it their own way. “We don’t want be too

They met while working at Peter Coppola and

eccentric,” notes Steven.

have both tamed coifs for years at local styling

Walking in, you notice a stylish, fresh salon.

spots, garnering a loyal clientele. Recognizing

Steven and Benjamin have a devoted following

their synergy and appreciating each other’s skill,

because they’re fabulous at hair and have a terrific

they decided to open their own place.

eye. You’ll also notice a current of joy and respect

During the planning stages last March, Covid

Product display with running water detail.

It’s also what saved Steven and Benjamin at

for creativity, an appreciation for individualism.

hit and the salon in which they worked was forced

A Banksy print on the first floor is an homage to

to close. Intent on opening their salon and pro-

their love of street art and its rebellious commentary.

viding for his family, Benjamin walked out, got

They’ve reached out to successful artists for rolling

into his car, and drove straight to Whole Foods

art displays of their paintings. Not to sell, though;

to apply for a job. When there wasn’t one avail-

for people to enjoy and appreciate, diminishing the

able he found work stocking supermarket shelves

barrier between “art” and the artistry of hair which

for Pepperidge Farm. Steven walked into FedEx,

commerce has necessarily de-classified.

Home Depot; anywhere who might be hiring.

It could be said - actually, it has been said -

“At your worst times you have to keep

> CONTINUEDof that Steven and Benjamin are manifestations

the faith and believe it’s going to work out,”

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THE ART OF THE SALON (CONTINUED) their vision. Yes, they are local fathers - Benjamin has three children in Westport public schools. Yes, they are successful business owners. But do they look like the typical Fairfield County professional? Not so much. Each has extensive tattoos illustrating Steven Gemignani and Benjamin Lagasse in their Salon.

personal events, themes, and beliefs (“a little bit of pain, a little bit of luck”, “proud and gracious”). They’re arguably hipper… well, not “arguably.” They are hipper than most guys around here. (But don’t worry, most guys, you have other outstanding qualities.) Further, the dada ideology inspired them to instate a zero tolerance mandate for criticism, gossip, and derision in their new salon. They’ve witnessed the recklessness of judgment. “When you see how people are brought up, you realize they had no choice in being who they are,” says Steven. While we spoke, a group of employees walked through, chatting amiably. “People came to us for hire,” Steven says of their crew. “We haven’t really ‘looked’ for anyone.” Benjamin added, “When everything was first installed, I just walked around and couldn’t believe it - what a blessing.” As he spoke his wife looked on, beaming at her new husband. The warmth and enthusiasm they exude is almost palpable, making the the salon feels like a luxurious clubhouse. But they did open during the height of Covid, so I had to ask it was difficult. “Not at all,” Steven replied. Then smiled, “I’m a germaphobe.”

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ARRIVING AT THE FOUR SEASONS ORLANDO AFTER A SHORT TRIP FROM THE AIRPORT, MY STRESS LEVELS DROPPED IMMEDIATELY.

The Adult Only Pool

IF YOUR KIDS ARE LIKE MINE, THIS PAST YEAR HAS PROVEN

short trip from the airport, my stress levels dropped immediately. The

THEY’RE MORE RESILIENT, ADAPTABLE, AND OPTIMISTIC

beauty of the resort, the professionalism of the staff, and their efforts

THAN A LOT OF ADULTS WE KNOW. Still, we all needed a break.

to ensure our health and well being was impressive.

We wanted to take our first post-quarantine trip to the happiest

The resort is spotless. The most demanding drill instructor,

place on earth. But we were wary; if you’re going to tackle a Disney

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Trip during a global pandemic you want to do it right.

hard-pressed to find a speck of dust in this resort.

The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort combines a world-class resort experience with the convenience

At every entrance, from the pool to the main lobby, infrared monitors take your temperature so your welcome is seamless and safe.

essential to a successful vacation. More importantly, they are the right destination for cautious families who prioritize safety.

VISITING THE PARKS

THE RESORT

perks to staying in the Four Seasons Orlando is the Disney Planning

Planning a trip to Disney can feel overwhelming. One of the biggest After the stress of traveling, arriving at your destination is a relief

Center. Located right next to the concierge, a Disney Cast Member will

during the best of times. Arriving at the Four Seasons Orlando after a

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Disney has to offer. It certainly improved our trip dramatically

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having an expert to guide us. The Four Seasons is located within the Walt Disney World Resort itself, which makes life infinitely more convenient. A visit to the parks starts with a complimentary shuttle to the front gate. The drivers know helpful tips for navigating the parks and pick up once every hour.

Schoolcation

The resort provides a quiet, monitored setting for remote learning during the day. When classes are over they can go directly from school mode to vacation mode and enjoy the resort along with you.

OUR ROOM The resort has the look and feel of Caribbean luxury, with contemporary Private Pods at The Cove on Explorer Island

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and

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great for the kids. Each room has a private balcony overlooking the gorgeous grounds, pools and lakes on the property. The kids loved getting comfy each night in provided mini bath robes and waving good night to the parks, visible from our balcony.

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Working with the expert advice and guidance of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the “Lead with Care” initiative combines the Four Seasons’ already high level of service with enhanced procedures to protect guests and employees at all of their properties, to ensure their health and safety.

THE FUN Disney’s great, but the resort is an amazing destination on its own. There’s an “Explorer Island” with a family pool, lazy river, water slides and splash pad. The expansive family pool has an infinity edge to complement the natural beauty of the neighboring lake. It’s gradual sloping entrance enabled our four-year old, who’s not the best swimmer, to splash and play in sight of our lounge chairs like she would back home on Compo Beach. The two waterslides are waterpark-worthy, offering 242 feet of twists and turns. You can float in the lazy river and cool off under some of the waterfalls along the way. Our kids loved the splash pad and running through the timed fountains, all integrated into the overall design evoking an old ruinous mansion. For kids 4-12, a complimentary Kids For All Seasons camp offers fun activities. If your kids are a bit older or you’re waiting out some rain, The Hideout offers billiards and some of the latest video games in a supervised and sanitized setting.

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MAKING UP FOR LOST TRAVEL (CONTINUED) While the kids are busy, parents can swim in the stately “adults-only” quiet pool. SPA & FITNESS The spa offers plenty of indoor and outdoor options and a long list of services. In addition to massages and facials, The Spa offers unique treatments like the Vibrational Sound Therapy and innovative IV Vitality Drip therapies. The fitness center, like the rest of the resort, is spotless and exquisitely maintained. After another infrared temperature check, use state-of-the-art machines or log on to a Peloton to maintain your home routine. An attendant routinely sanitizes the area and equipment. GOLF AND TENNIS Designed by Tom Fazio, their 18-hole golf course was home to the 2021 LPGA Tour. The fairways and greens are also a Certified Audubon Sanctuary, home to a wide range of Florida wildlife. The course also boats a 16-acre practice facility with TrackMan video swing analysis, a putting green, and short course. If tennis is your game, there are three courts available. Take lessons from an on-site pro, join a daily clinic, or chalCharacter Breakfast with Goofy

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ARTICLE ROBIN MOYER CHUNG

THE DIRT ON GROWING VEGETABLES

I CAN’T GROW VEGETABLES. I planted pumpkins

and place outside near the kitchen so every day water-

one summer and the vines took over the yard, intent

ing is easy. Plant tomato seedlings, cucumber seeds,

on world domination until I destroyed them with an ax.

and herbs because they grow well. Cover them with

My kids still have memories.

netting so animals and birds don’t destroy them. If you

But my friends Kerry Fitzgerald and Jayne Chu grow lots of good vegetables. Here’s their advice on how to start your own yard farm:

enjoy your experience, see step 2. STEP 2: Small, sunny, convenient. Find a convenient patch of yard near the house, one that gets at least 6-8

STEP 1: Do you really want to garden? Take it slow.

hours of sun each day. Westport soil is like clay, so pur-

Fill 5-10 gallon jugs from Home Depot with good soil

chase good-quality soil for the beds and mix with compost.

Start growing veggies in large pots on your porch.

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Plant the easy stuff - tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots. Plant seedlings for the tomatoes, use seeds for the cukes and carrots because they don’t enjoy being transferred. Water almost every day and pull the weeds. If you’re still into it, step 3.

+ Buy non-GMO seeds; they don’t have to be organic. I prefer heirloom seeds. They’ve evolved to produce a sturdy plant and I like

STEP 3: Now it gets serious. Consider a larger plot with a professional fence that begins 2-3 beneath the ground (hungry rodents are crafty diggers) and a mesh covering to keep out birds. With graph paper, plot where to plant your seedlings and seeds. In April/May, get quality soil and mix with compost. Make sure the soil is soft and

the true nature of them. + Get quality seeds from Fedco, Botanical Interests (Gilbertie’s) or Johnny Seeds. + Stick with seeds (not seedlings) for cukes, peas, carrots and other veggies that don’t like to be transferred.

12-18 inches deep. Raised beds are useful for this and keep the plantings organized. You’ll need to water at least three times a week so

SEEDLINGS: + I don’t recommend first time gardeners grow their own seed-

have the garden near a water source.

lings. It can be intimidating, takes up a lot of space and time, and MORE TIPS FROM JAYNE THE VEGGIE CHARMER

requires an investment: grow lights, heat mats, seed starter soil and

SEEDS:

seedling pots.

+ My essential vegetables include tomato, cukes, peppers, peas, green beans, basil, and root vegetables.

+ Get seedlings from local nurseries or anywhere you find them Stew’s, Stop & Shop, Home Depot.

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+ Buy seedlings early. If you wait until Memorial Day to shop for seedlings, it’ll be slim pickings. Buy them early May and baby them in your house. WHEN TO PLANT WHAT: + Stick pea seeds or snow peas in the soil around St. Patrick’s Day and they’ll grow early spring. + Plant seedlings between Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, after the last frost. + Harvest in July. + When your July plants are unbearable to look at, tear them out and compost. Then plant beans, green beans, radishes, root vegetables - they’ll stay good through November/December. WHERE TO PLANT WHAT: + Plant small plants vs. tallest plants based on where the sun hits the soil. + Plant carrots and radishes on the perimeter of the bed because they grow vertical and don’t require a lot of space. + In the interior, plant shishito and jalapeño peppers with lettuce in between. The hot peppers ward of lettuce-eating bugs and provides valuable shade. (Underplant any tall plants with lettuce for shade). + Kale, cabbage, and brussel sprouts are loved by every pest in the world, so mix up the plantings. SPEAKING OF PESTS: + Bugs don’t like smelly/spicy things, so mix up your peppers and herbs with your kale, tomatoes, and cabbages. + Marigolds! Bugs hate them. Plant them in between plants and around the perimeter. + I sprinkle crushed egg shells around leafy greens (lettuce, kale) because snails don’t like the sharp edges. + No chemical spraying! Use Neem Oil or a homemade brew of water, hot peppers, garlic, and dish detergent. SPECIAL WORD ON GARLIC - MY ALL TIME FAVORITE!: + Plant garlic in the fall, then don’t do anything until you harvest in mid-July.

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COOLSCULPT FOR UNWANTED ADIPOSE

BODY FAT IS LIKE HAIR. We don’t mind it in the right place, but stick a bunch of it where it doesn’t belong and, well, it becomes our life mission to annihilate it. Fortunately, annihilating unwanted fat is pretty quick and easy nowadays. We can freeze it, melt it, inject it, and probably some other things. But what actually works? For example, I’m at a healthy weight, exercise regularly, eat reasonably well, and my inner thighs refused to understand why this should affect them. I asked Dr. Rhonda Klein of Modern Dermatology how to get rid of the monsters. She recommended CoolSculpt. CoolSculpt minimizes fat on thighs, abdomen, flanks, chin, arms, inner and outer thighs, back, bra and banana roll. Not all at once, but you probably guessed that. Each area is treated individually and most times a series of treatments are recommended for optimal results. The best candidates are those who are at a healthy weight, eat a decent diet, and are fit but still can’t shake tenacious areas of fat. HOW DOES IT WORK? CoolSculpt

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perma-

nently destroys them, reducing the size of whatever area is targeted. Over time your body naturally eliminates these dead fat cells. The technical term for this is “cryolipolysis” which is difficult to spell and almost impossible to say. You’ll enjoy the slimming results as long as your weight remains stable. If you gain weight, the remaining fat cells will increase in size and you’ll notice you’re bulking back up in the treated area as well as elsewhere on your body. 58

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CoolSculpt on abdomen. (Photo: Brooke Allison Photography)

Now, you may have heard of SculpSure which

a slimy piece of paper towel - on my left inner thigh

also de-bulks stubborn fat by destroying the cells.

to protect the skin. Then, a paddle with a concavity

The results are also permanent but SculpSure

roughly the size and shape of a flattened supermarket

uses heat instead of cold. Dr. Klein explains

cheese log was placed on top of the slimy towel, tar-

“Sometimes we will use a combination approach

geting the sharpied area. She clicked on the machine

of both modalities depending on the distribution

and this area was sucked into the concavity while cold

of fat in the area(s) we are treating.”

creeped into my leg. I only felt cold for a minute or two before it became, literally, numb.

WHY A COMBINATION? SEVERAL REASONS:

After 20 minutes it was over. Dr. Klein’s assistant

+ You may have medical issues preventing use

entered, removed the paddle, and informed me she

of CoolSculpt. For instance, you can’t treat an area

was going “massage” the lump of frozen fat until the

over a hernia with CoolSculpt, you may have an

skin was smooth.

autoimmune condition like lupus and cannot toler-

If I’m being honest, the term “massage” is a mis-

ate very cold temperatures, or you may have had

nomer. It kind of hurt. But beauty is pain, etc. On a

prior surgery in the area.

positive note, I had no bruising or swelling though I

+ Your fat must have a suction-able bulge for CoolSculpt. + SculpSure has more spread (1-2 cm outside of applicator) but is more painful. + SculpSure is always two treatments. For CoolSculpt it depends on the fat distribution.

was told I might. And the results? WOW. Dr. Klein informed me it would take two to three months to see results and my thighs would continue diminishing for six months. After only a week or two I witnessed shrinkage and the area was firmer. After

Here was my experience: First, Dr. Klein sharpied the area of my thighs I found most vexing. Then her assistant placed a gel sheet - it felt like

four months they’re pretty much my dream thighs. I know that happiness comes from the inside, but thinner thighs also makes me happy. Go figure.

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