I'm Ann Nyberg, and I live for the "find." I'm constantly uncovering remarkable people and places in Connecticut. My passion is sharing these stories with you.
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Katharine Hepburn’s Theater is Two Years Old!
Oh how far the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center has come in the two years she’s been in existence. Known as “The Kate” and located on Main Street in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, there have already been more than 400 shows at the venue under the leadership of its Executive Director, Chuck Still. As a founding board member I helped to… Continue reading
Live From The Kate It’s The Academy Awards!
I for one think Academy Awards Day should be a national holiday, kind of like the Super Bowl is these days. As an old Hollywood fan and the Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the beautiful Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, it’s a fun day to watch stars strutting their stuff on the red… Continue reading
Is That A Ralph Lauren Or A Jimmy Johansmeyer?
Uncovering all the great people, places, and things about Connecticut is my specialty, and have I got a gem for you this time. In West Haven, Connecticut, there is an actor, costume designer, and as it turns out, a guy who could possibly be the next Ralph Lauren, or any other famed fashion designer you’d care to name. Jimmy Johansmeyer… Continue reading
Hepburn Stamp Unveiled at The Kate
Actress Katharine Hepburn was given quite a birthday gift today, her own 44 cent U.S. Postal Stamp. Hepburn would have been 103 years old today.
The photo used on the stamp is from a publicity shot taken for her 1942 film, “Woman of The Year.”
The late 4-time Academy Award winning actress would have been 103 years old today.
The… Continue reading
Portrait Painter Everett “Ray” Kinstler is a Connecticut Treasure.
To say that this interview was thrilling and fun at the same time would be an understatement.
Everett Raymond “Ray” Kinstler of Easton, Connecticut is one of the most sought after portraitists in the U.S.
Countless dignitaries have sat for him including seven U.S. Presidents, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and George H. and George W. Bush. He’s painted First… Continue reading
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From Perfume To Furniture
I just eat this history stuff up in Connecticut. Did you know that the long time Carroll Cut-Rate Furniture in West Haven,...
Anna’s Creations Will “Floor” You!
This is just a great idea, period. Anna Amore of Amore Floor Covering and Design Center and Photographer and media...
The Victorian Lady and The Bubble Master
These two have the whole world in their hands, well actually in this case it's a bubble. Meet Casey and Kandie Carle of East...
Rich Is The “Wood Wiz”
Rich Ramagli of Madison, Connecticut loves to work with raw wood, in particular wood with "rich" grains like oak, because he...
AJ Jansen Is A Country Rebel Rose
At six years old AJ Jansen, growing up in Torrington, Connecticut, got on stage at school and started singing and there has...
