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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Paola's Since 1983 A Peachy's Pick Since 2011 by Founder Paola Bottero from Rome, Italy #Italian by #StefanoMarracino #DanielMarracino #RamonAlvarracin #AlejandroPerez and #ZolaMarracino 1302 Madison Avenue between 92nd and 93rd #UpperEastSide

Founder Paola Bottero from her 2011 review when she earned Peachy's Picks status

She was with all of us in spirit during this new smashing review!

All recipes today at Paola's were created by Paola herself.

Four of the five owners today: Stefano Marracino, Paola's son; Zola Marracino, Paola's granddaughter; Ramon Alvarracin, Paola's adopted son of 30 years and Executive Chef Alejandro Perez

Not pictured: Daniel Marracino, Paola's son....maybe we will meet you another day!

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we knew Paola Bottero, native of Rome, Italy, whom sadly we cannot work with anymore. We believe you can see her reading up there through the skylight where surely she is smiling upon her fabulous family legacy of people, cuisine and business! She was one of the first featured and one of the only women restaurant owners we ever worked with. She was first featured in Terrific Takeout and then achieved Peachy's Picks.

We are so sad we cannot work with her anymore and please say a prayer for her.

Paola was restaurant neighbors with one of our most absolute favorites over the 17 year history here: Mover and Shaker Bill Knapp of Table D'Hote fame, and Billy also raved about her recently when we spoke to him; Paola was friendly and collegial.

We are so happy that we can work with Paola's team of 2026 and beyond!

We know she is so, so proud of them.

It has been a long time and they have come a long way, baby.

Today, Paola's is led by her son, owner Stefano Marracino, whom we worked with in person.

The ownership team boasts tremendous depth and includes older brother Daniel Marracino, Ramon Alvarracin, a 30-year veteran and Paola's adopted son who is the General Manager, Executive Chef Alejandro Perez who started in 2017 and has been an owner as of 2026, and Paola's granddaughter who started in coat check and hosting, Zola Marracino, Stefano's daughter and Assistant Manager.

The story started with these business cards Stefano showed us!

Fabrizio Bottero is famous to us because he is Paola's younger brother and he among others trained Stefano, and his influence is part of the family story here. (Click on his name to see what our friends at Grokipedia say.) Every element here is attended to right down to the make of the fine wine glass.

What is new is the location: 1302 Madison Avenue is the new home of Paola's as of January 1, 2026.

It had been across the street, and this kitchen here is brand new! Paola's attracts many locals but we are confident if you are visiting Manhattan you would be equally welcome with the high caliber level of hospitality you encounter at Paola's. There are 65 coveted seats at Paola's to enjoy the classic Italian excellence, starting with the Polpettine Alla Romana. Pat La Frieda grass-fed beef and all-natural Hampshire pork meatballs team up with a 75 beef/25 pork ratio for the ultimate in elegant delicious. They wonderfully waltz in a sensational savory tomato sauce along with fresh ricotta and Pecorino.

Insalata Cesare is a classic and is exactly what we were looking for. You have choices of adding chicken or shrimp for protein, and we chose the Bell and Evans grilled chicken, hormone and antibiotic free we are told, executed to perfection! Along with the house-made croutons, it made a lovely composition with the greens of course. Peachy only likes her Caesar salads dressed and this was just right for Goldilocks Peachy: not too much or too little dressing. Mozzarella is a must, and here it's warm and house-made with the signature Paola's touch. It does come dressed, so depending on your dressing inclinations, order accordingly. Roasted red peppers and fresh basil come in tandem, and there's a Taggiasca (olives) olive oil vinaigrette.

Avid readers know that Peachy likes to put the dressing on herself, and they listened at Paola's! Rughetta e Parmigiano is gorgeous baby arugula topped with finely shaved Grana Padano cheese, and for everyone else is tossed in the proprietary EVOO and lemon vinaigrette. The pasta section we found was most commanding this visit. Cacio e Pepe was Peachy's favorite and she shares this opinion with Executive Chef Alejandro who of course made it along with everything else this visit. Roman-style (remember, Paola was from ROME) house-made spaghetti, Pecorino cheese, and crushed black peppercorns in perfect proportion to each other culminated in luxurious creamy goodness that is exactly what you need in the dead of winter.

Another superlative choice is GM Ramon's favorite (remember, adopted son of 30 years): Fettuccine Alla Bolognese, also made on premises. And of course like most things in life, it is even better with cheese on top! It is the best blizzard you can have! Paola's house-made fettuccine pasta with Pat LaFrieda's grass-fed beef and all-natural Hampshire pork combine for an essential winter flavor that will catapult your tastebuds to the upper echelons of Italy on the Upper East Side, the best part of town of course. Finally, Daniel's favorite we finished this menu area with: Bucatini All'Amatriciana: Traditional Roman thick, hollow spaghetti with plum tomatoes, crisp pancetta and onions which winningly team up and broadcast that Paola's is in it to win it and that she taught them all well. Also, we commend their grammatically flawless menu (you know this was all named after Peachy's English class with Rennie), especially the compound adjectives which we found to be properly hyphenated.

Note that Paola's aims to please and sometimes they make dishes at your request, and the menu itself is representative of Italy as a whole, not a certain region. Secondi was a fish and a meat we chose, above say enchante to the Mediterranean Branzino, served in an eight-ounce style grilled and is the frontman to the sauteed spinach singing backup in a perfect key. They tell us that Down East delivers fresh seafood five days a week and this was absolutely fresh! Cosce di Pollo was the final firework: grilled, marinated boneless chicken thighs with sauteed broccoli rabe are emblazoned with totally delicious written all over it as you can see! Pictures are never edited at Whom You Know: you perform excellence like the Paola's team or we do not publish.

The truth is your dinner looks exactly this delicious when you know where to go!

Peachy still Picks Paola's!

Paola's is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.

Also, they have other culinary feats up their sleeve we surmise so stay tuned!

They might not be a one-trick pony....

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Monday, March 2, 2026

#WhomYouKnowTopTen by @ManhattanPeachy #PeachyDeegan #March2026

-in no certain order-

Team USA Hockey

Jasper Johns at the Moma

Paris Hilton

Top Ten Greek Mediterranean Diet Foods at Ammos Estiatorio

Andy Warhol at the Moma

Passover at Talia's Steakhouse

Jesse Love

Phil Philips

All the President's Men

Jack Schlossberg

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Celebrating a legacy of brand reinvigoration and a shared mission to empower the next generation of creative leaders

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) announces that Richard Dickson, president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc., will be the guest of honor at the FIT Annual Gala on April 14, 2026. Hosted at the historic Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the evening will celebrate Dickson's transformative career, from revitalizing global icons at Mattel to ushering in a new era of American style at Gap Inc.

Courtesy of the Gap, Inc.

This year's gala theme, Threads of Impact, underscores the shared vision of FIT and Gap Inc. and recognizes Dickson's legacy of brand reinvigoration, highlighting his career-long dedication to treating creativity as both a cultural force and a business imperative.

"Gap Inc. is a house of iconic American brands guided by our purpose—to bridge gaps to create a better world. That includes bridging the opportunity gap. FIT embodies that same spirit, bringing education and industry together to unlock talent and expand what's possible. We're committed to opening doors, investing in emerging creatives, and building meaningful pathways into this industry for the next generation," said Richard Dickson, president and CEO, Gap Inc. "I'm truly honored by this recognition and proud to champion the students and future leaders who will shape what's next in design and fashion."

"We are thrilled to celebrate Richard Dickson at FIT's Annual Gala, in recognition of his remarkable achievements and leadership," said FIT President Jason S. Schupbach. "Richard's commitment to empowering the next generation reflects the heart of our mission—and inspires the entire FIT community. We are grateful for his generous support, as his work affirms what FIT has always shown: that when industry and education work as one, they are the catalyst for real-world change that shifts our culture."

Dickson was appointed president and CEO of Gap Inc. in July 2023 and leads the company's portfolio of iconic American brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Before stepping into this role, he was the president and chief operating officer of Mattel, where he was a lead architect in a global corporate transformation that reinvigorated Mattel's storied brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price, re-enforcing Mattel as a key industry leader and cultural cornerstone. He also served as executive producer of the Barbie movie. While at Mattel, Dickson was appointed to the Gap Inc. Board of Directors in November 2022.

Under Dickson's leadership, Gap Inc. is progressing into one of the most celebrated companies in fashion, where purpose and profit are aligned to matter, creating positive impacts for people and the planet. Throughout his career, Dickson has been a committed champion of this belief, earning recognition including The Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award and the Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose Force for Good Award.

The FIT Annual Gala, attended by distinguished guests and alumni from the fashion and creative industries, benefits the FIT Foundation, which is dedicated to uplifting the next generation of FIT students. In addition to facilitating programs and developing new initiatives, the Foundation provided scholarships totaling more than $3 million in 2025.

For information, tickets, and ad journal details, visit fitnyc.edu/gala-2026.

ABOUT THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

A part of the State University of New York (SUNY), FIT has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology throughout its history. Providing more than 8,000 students annually with an uncommon blend of hands-on, practical experience, theory, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, the college offers a wide range of affordable programs that foster innovation and collaboration. Its distinctive curriculum is geared to today's rapidly growing creative economy, in fields such as computer animation, toy design, production management, film and media, and cosmetics and fragrance marketing. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers nearly 50 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the creative economy. Among notable alumni in fashion are Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Norma Kamali, Reem Acra, Brian Atwood, Stephen Burrows, Dennis Basso, Francisco Costa, Nanette Lepore, Bibhu Mohapatra, Ralph Rucci, John Bartlett, Peter Do, Daniel Roseberry, and Michelle Smith. Other prominent graduates include Leslie Blodgett, creator of bareMinerals; international restaurant designer Tony Chi; and Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief of Elle. For more information, visit fitnyc.edu.

ABOUT THE FIT FOUNDATION

Since the establishment of FIT in 1944, the FIT Foundation has advanced the college's mission and strategic goals. As FIT's primary fundraising arm, the Foundation supports and celebrates the innovation, inclusivity, and unabashed creativity that characterize the college. Serving as a bridge between donors and FIT's schools, departments, and programs, the Foundation strives to inspire and empower the vibrant community of FIT friends, students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders. The Foundation's core mission is to ignite thought leadership, foster ingenuity and exploration, and help FIT lead the next generation of unconventional minds into the new creative economy. This is made possible through scholarship development, industry engagement, and programs and events that create a social impact.

ABOUT GAP INC. 

Gap Inc., a purpose-driven house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children available worldwide through company-operated and franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities, and the planet through its commitment to bridge gaps to create a better world. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

Breast Cancer 2026 Progress Outlook: New Research Discoveries and Opportunities

From oral hormone treatments to liquid biopsies to next-generation targeted therapies, Susan G. Komen® helps drive the science reshaping the future

-Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued its 2026 Breast Cancer Progress Outlook. New data shows the U.S. breast cancer death rate has declined 44% between its peak in 1989 and 2023 — averting an estimated 546,000 deaths due largely to advances in treatment and earlier detection through screening.

Yet breast cancer remains an urgent public health challenge. Incidence of invasive breast cancer has been rising since the mid-2000s, increasing by an average of 1% per year from 2013 to 2022, with faster growth among women under 50 (1.4% per year). An estimated 43,000 people in the U.S. are expected to die from the disease this year.

While decades of progress demonstrate what is possible when science, early detection and access to high quality care come together, these gains have not been experienced equally. Persistent socioeconomic and racial disparities continue to drive barriers to lifesaving care; breast cancer mortality has not decreased among American Indian and Alaska Native women over the past 30 years and remains 37% higher in Black women compared with white women, despite lower incidence, and resistance to existing therapies is still driving breast cancer to spread and become deadly for tens of thousands of people in the U.S. annually. Closing these gaps and accelerating research progress is essential to save lives and improve for everyone affected by the disease. These efforts must be complemented by state and federal policies that drive new discoveries and provide greater access to affordable, high-quality care.

What’s Next: The Innovations Shaping the Future of Breast Cancer Care

Over the past 30 years, Komen’s investment in research contributed to the development of 30 lifesaving, FDA-approved breast cancer drugs.

More promising research advances for patients are on the way in 2026 thanks to the collective work of the scientific community.

Three areas in particular are making significant progress for patients: new oral treatments for metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, simple blood tests that may be able to detect tiny traces of cancer DNA in the bloodstream and next-generation therapies that use lab-made antibodies to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. Oral pills called Selective Estrogen Receptor Degrader, or SERDs, which can be taken at home, offer an easier alternative to long-standing injected treatments for people with hormone receptor–positive breast cancer. These new options could make care more convenient and help people stay on treatment longer.

Another major area to watch is antibody-drug conjugates (or ADCs), which act like targeted missiles by attaching chemotherapy to an antibody that seeks cancer cells. Early results show these therapies can be highly effective and more targeted to cancer cells.

Researchers are also making progress with “liquid biopsies” (also known as ctDNA and MRD testing) which allow doctors to look for cancer DNA in the blood. This could one day help detect recurrence earlier and guide more personalized treatment decisions. To educate our community on the rapid advances in breast cancer care, Komen reports on the latest advances in breast cancer research and treatment through its Breast Cancer Breakthroughs YouTube series.

“All these developments point toward a future of more precise, personalized care — matching the right treatment to each person at the right time,” said Victoria Smart, senior vice president of mission, Susan G. Komen. “Most importantly, this lifesaving progress would never be possible without our researchers, the investment made to support them at all stages of their careers and most importantly the countless patients who have helped inform these advancements along the way and participated in clinical trials. There is so much to be proud of and look forward to in the breast cancer research space — every day a step closer to a world where no one dies from breast cancer.”

Harnessing the Power of AI Without Creating More Inequities

While we look to the lab and clinic for advances in research and treatment, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) also presents new opportunities and challenges for patients and doctors alike. For example, patients can utilize AI to research their treatment plan, learn more about their disease and discover possible clinical trial options to discuss with their care team. While not yet part of today’s standard care, AI is being used by some to help alleviate provider burden and improve accuracy of screening mammograms and, therefore, detecting the disease earlier — leading to better survival rates. What’s more, recent studies suggest that AI could help build risk-prediction models to better identify higher-risk patients, offering a chance for more personalized cancer screening plans.

At the same time, careful and responsible implementation is essential. The use of AI in breast cancer screening is still under study, and overall, providers and health care systems must ensure that the utilization of AI doesn’t inadvertently deepen disparities or create additional barriers to high-quality care: increased costs, limited availability or create new barriers for patients seeking timely, high-quality care.

For example, since AI tools often use information from unclear or no evidenced based resources, guidance from a patient’s care team is always necessary to prevent the spread of mis- and disinformation. Additionally, AI is trained on existing datasets, and if those datasets do not represent the population of people impacted by breast cancer, the information can be skewed or even harmful to certain people. In fact, only about 5% of adults with cancer participate in clinical trials, and fewer than 10% of those participants represent people who are historically marginalized. This inclusivity is essential not only to developing treatments that work for every demographic but also to building the robust data needed to avoid deepening health inequities.

While mis-information has long been a concern in health care, Komen continues to serve as a trusted resource of breast health information. With its long-standing partnership with Harvard University and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Komen and our team of scientific and public health experts ensure our educational content reflects the latest research and best practices in breast cancer care.

“As science continues to accelerate, Komen remains focused on ensuring progress reaches every person affected by breast cancer and that every person has the information they need to make informed health care decisions,” Smart continued. “We’re living in the future we dreamt about only 20 years ago — emerging therapies, smarter screening tools and countless lessons learned. But with this power comes the great responsibility to both challenge and embrace new technology as it becomes a permanent tool in the patient experience.”

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.

#ChezPeachy #FloridaPeachy Kohler Showcases Innovation and Design Excellence at Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach

The kitchen and bath leader teams up with eleven acclaimed interior designers for the ninth-annual Palm Beach Show House

Kohler is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the Kips Bay Decorator Show House as the exclusive kitchen and bath plumbing partner. For the first time ever, the Show House will take over two houses, and Kohler products will appear throughout both, displaying new introductions from the brand including the Kohler C2 Sauna, the Aquifer 4-in-1 beverage faucet, and the Synthos workstation sink.

"It's an honor to collaborate with such a talented group of designers and witness the thoughtful ways they incorporate Kohler products into their spaces," said Brittany Canniff Kimball, Sr. Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships & Designers at Kohler. "Seeing their creative vision come to life is inspiring and we're proud to continue our partnership with the Kips Bay Decorator Show House while helping to raise vital funds that support youth in New York and Palm Beach."

Eleven design firms selected design-forward Kohler products for their spaces, including Robert Bell and Firefinish Interiors, who each created outdoor sanctuaries intended for contemplation and relaxation. Bell incorporated one of Kohler's newest offerings, the Kohler C2 outdoor sauna, a three-person retreat that fits perfectly into the landscape. Firefinish Interiors took a similarly nature-inspired approach in the cabana bath and outdoor shower area, specifying Vibrant Brushed Bronze finish from the Components Mix and Match faucet collection.

Designed by Amy Young Design and Yarn Design Associates, the two kitchens are conceived as spaces for gathering and entertaining, showcasing new products including the Billet touchless pull-down faucet and the Aquifer 4-in-1 beverage faucet, which provides instant ambient, chilled, near boiling, or sparkling water at the touch of a button. To evoke an "after hours" atmosphere, Amy Young Design selected a moody Matte Black finish, while Yarn Design Associates opted for Kohler's luxurious Moderne Brushed Brass.

Eilyn Jimenez of Sire Design created a primary bathroom and adjoining dressing room, inspired by 17th and 18th-century traditions where the act of getting ready was its own art form. This is brought to life through the Artifacts Mix and Match faucet collection in Vibrant French Gold and the Memoirs Stately toilet in the elegant Biscuit color.

Kohler's premium, artfully crafted colors can be seen in rooms throughout both houses, including the classic Dune finish on Memoirs Stately console and toilet in Danielle Balanis' bathroom, Tartan & Toile's use of sleek Translucent Doe for her Kallos glass lavatory sink, and the shimmering Translucent Dew finish on the Salute glass vessel sink incorporated by Alexander Interiors.

"Kohler is an integral part of the success of the Show House, and we're proud to continue our partnership with the brand," said Nazira Handal, Director of Special Events and Corporate Partnerships at Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. "Kohler continues to push the boundaries of design excellence while continuing to support our goal of raising funds for more than 11,000 young people."

Since 1973, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House has raised millions of dollars for after-school programs in the Bronx. The event now includes locations in New York and Dallas, where Kohler continues to support.

Tickets for the Palm Beach Show House start at $50 and will run through March 24th, and will support the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County, supporting vital programming for local youth.

About Kohler Co.

For more than 150 years, Kohler Co. has been a global leader in bold design and innovation, dedicated to helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives through its kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile, and lighting; wellness products and services; and luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf. Privately held Kohler Co. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin. The company also develops sustainable living solutions to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Its Innovation for Good platform addresses pressing issues, such as clean water and safe sanitation, with breakthrough products and services for underserved communities. David Kohler serves as Chair and CEO and represents the fourth generation of Kohler family leadership.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House

Each year celebrated interior designers transform a luxury Manhattan home into an elegant exhibition of fine furnishings, art, and technology. This event began in 1973 when several dedicated supporters of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club launched the Decorator Show House to raise critical funds for much needed after school and enrichment programs for New York City children. Over four decades, this project has grown into a must-see event for thousands of design enthusiasts and is renowned for sparking interior design trends worldwide. The Show House receives as many as 15,000 guests annually from across the nation. Since its inception, the Show House has raised over $33 million for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. For more information, please visit www.kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org.

#CulturedPeachy @FrickCollection Flora Yukhnovich’s Four Seasons Site-Specific Installation Responds to Frick’s Holdings by François Boucher September 3, 2025, through March 9, 2026

The Frick Collection is pleased to announce a new site-specific installation by artist Flora Yukhnovich (b. United Kingdom, 1990), in dialogue with François Boucher’s series The Four Seasons, from the museum’s permanent collection. Her mural will cover the walls of the Frick’s Cabinet Gallery, a reimagined space dedicated to the presentation of small-scale displays and contemporary interventions. Yukhnovich will respond to Boucher’s work in her characteristic painting style, a blend of representation and abstraction which draws from art historical traditions while boldly reinterpreting them. Her immersive, energetic works—inspired by the French Rococo, Italian Baroque, and Abstract Expressionist movements—are both modern and timeless, reflecting a rigorous engagement with the legacies of Western painting.

“Flora’s clear admiration for the work of Boucher—an artist who is well represented in our collection—makes her a natural fit for this project. We are excited to have her fill the walls of our new Cabinet Gallery, which was previously home to the Boucher Room, recently reinstalled on the museum’s second floor,” stated Xavier F. Salomon, the Frick’s Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator, who initiated the collaboration.

Commented Yukhnovich, “Painting this mural for the Frick has felt like stepping through one of Boucher’s portals into a world that’s both imagined and eerily familiar. I wanted to create a continuous landscape that blurs the boundaries between past and present—a space where ornamentation, fantasy, and reality collide. It’s been thrilling to explore how the language of the Rococo can speak so powerfully to our own curated, hyper-visual world.”

Visitors will be able to view Boucher’s Four Seasons nearby in the West Vestibule, where the series hung when the Frick family resided in the home. The Cabinet, which will house the installation, is also the former site of the museum’s Boucher Room, an eighteenth-century French period room featuring another series by Boucher, The Arts and Sciences—now a highlight of the newly opened second-floor galleries.

Yukhnovich’s mural is the latest in a series of responses to the Frick’s permanent collection by living artists. Past presentations of this kind include Porcelain, No Simple Matter: Arlene Shechet and the Arnhold Collection (2016–17); Elective Affinities: Edmund de Waal at The Frick Collection (2019); Living Histories: Queer Views and Old Masters (2021–22, Frick Madison); Propagazioni: Giuseppe Penone at Sèvres (2022, Frick Madison); Olafur Eliasson and Claude Monet (2022–23, Frick Madison); Nicolas Party and Rosalba Carriera (2023–24, Frick Madison); and Porcelain Garden: Vladimir Kanevsky at The Frick Collection (through November 17, 2025).

BOUCHER’S FOUR SEASONS

François Boucher (1703–1770) made the four paintings known as The Four Seasons in 1755 for Madame de Pompadour, King Louis XV’s long-term official mistress. Their original location is unknown, but their unusual shape suggests that they were used as overdoors, no doubt in one of Pompadour’s many properties in France. Instead of the labors that traditionally illustrate the theme of the four seasons, Boucher depicts delightful amorous encounters in joyous colors.

In Spring, a youth adorns his lover’s hair with flowers. A group of voluptuous bathing nudes represents Summer. In Autumn, a young man offers a bunch of grapes to his fashionable beloved. And in Winter, a man pushes the heroine through the snow on an elaborate sleigh. This combination of luxury and seduction—all treated in a fanciful, even humorous manner—is typical of the artist.

Henry Clay Frick came into possession of The Four Seasons in 1916, when he acquired the series directly from the American heiress and art dealer Virginia Bacon. He had long admired the works, which had been coveted by other major collectors. That same year, Frick also acquired Boucher’s Arts and Sciences to adorn the walls of his wife’s, Adelaide Childs Frick’s, private boudoir on the mansion’s second floor. Before The Frick Collection opened to the public in 1935, this series was reinstalled in a first-floor gallery known as the Boucher Room. During the museum’s recent renovation, the entire room was returned to its original location upstairs. Boucher’s bright, playful scenes now grace both floors of the museum, delighting viewers as they did in the house a century ago.

PUBLIC PROGRAMMING

The installation will be featured in a number of engaging public programs. Yukhnovich will discuss her mural and process at a lecture in early 2026 in the museum’s new Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium. The display will also serve as a source of inspiration for artists of all levels in the popular free Sketch Night event series. Programming details will be shared at frick.org/programs.

ACCOMPANYING PUBLICATION

The installation will be accompanied by the publication of a new volume in the acclaimed Frick Diptych series, which illuminates a single masterpiece from the permanent collection by pairing complementary essays by a curator and a contemporary artist, musician, or other cultural luminary. This volume will feature a text by Yukhnovich and an art historical essay by Salomon on the significance of Boucher’s beloved series.

The hardcover publication of eighty pages ($29.95, member in-store price $23.96) features forty color illustrations. The book will be published in February 2026. It may be pre-ordered online at shop.frick.org, by emailing shop@frick.org, or by calling 212.547.6849. It will also be available for purchase onsite in the Museum Shop.

ABOUT FLORA YUKHNOVICH

Born in Norwich, United Kingdom, in 1990, Yukhnovich developed her characteristic painting language as a student at City & Guilds of London Art School, where she completed her MA in 2017. Yukhnovich held solo exhibitions at the Wallace Collection in London and at Ordrupgaard in Charlottenlund, Denmark, in 2024, as well as an exhibition at the University of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum in 2023. Her work is held in prominent collections worldwide, including the Brooklyn Museum, New York; the Government Art Collection, London; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; and the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.

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#HistoryPeachy #CulturedPeachy #PatrioticPeachy @NYHistory The New York Historical Society Presents Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence, Featuring Selections from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection On view November 14, 2025 – April 12, 2026

The New York Historical Society presents Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence; Historical Works from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection to celebrate next year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Tracing the development of the ideas and beliefs of the American Revolution through original, historical printings, the exhibition explores how their dissemination in the most turbulent days of the war both strengthened the political cause for American independence and assisted the military victories of the Continental Army and Navy.

Declaring the Revolution portrays the arc of the struggle through 18th-century pamphlets, broadsides, engravings, proclamations, and books, each declaring an aspect of how the colonies achieved independence. In an era when print was the only form of mass communication, these printings furthered the democratic ambitions of Americans—the highest expression of this being the Declaration of Independence. On view in the exhibition are two extraordinary printings of the Declaration: its exceedingly rare first newspaper appearance in the Pennsylvania Evening Post and the renowned State Department engraving of the original engrossed copy. Other highlights include Thomas Paine’s electrifying 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense, which called for independence from Great Britain, and John Hancock’s 1774 oration honoring the Boston Massacre, the deadly confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists on March 5, 1770.

“I am grateful to The New York Historical for featuring these foundational documents ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,” said David M. Rubenstein. “The items on view bring new context to one of the most important documents ever written, giving insight into the minds of our Founding Fathers as they changed the course of history.”

“Declaring the Revolution traces the emergence of our nation through a shared belief in the power of the people and the promise of democracy,” said Dr. Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of The New York Historical. “Through historical printings, the origins of the ‘American experiment’ are on display, allowing us to reflect on how we live and fulfill the ideals of our nation today. As stewards of history, The Historical is proud to kick off our celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with this remarkable testament to record-keeping as we invite Americans nationwide to share and preserve their hopes for our democracy through our On Our 250th initiative.”

Rubenstein added: “My reason for collecting these original printings is to show them to the public to give Americans an opportunity to encounter our country's impressive history and the accomplishments of those who came before us. The American Revolution was a civil war with Britain and a transformation in the hearts and minds of colonial inhabitants, who began to identify nationally with a new alliance of thirteen colonies built around the democratic principles that the United States holds most dear. To not remember these origins of our democracy is to risk losing our democracy.”

Declaring the Revolution demonstrates that America’s quest for independence was not only a military conflict, but also a battle of ideas that inspired colonists to fight and sacrifice for the promise of a sovereign new nation that adequately represented its citizenry. The Virginia Declaration of Rights, drafted by George Mason in 1776, and shown in its uncommon earliest printing, outlines the requirement of natural rights that influenced subsequent documents like the Declaration of Independence. An exceptionally rare 1773 handbill printed by enslaved persons in Boston asks that the language of freedom apply to them and points out the incongruousness of a land with bondage desiring to be liberated.

Also on display are key texts which provided the intellectual foundation for the revolution; these include printings of the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights, as well as books by John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, among other philosophers. In addition, printings representing the major events of the military conflict between Britain and the colonies are shown, describing the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Brooklyn, Washington’s victory at Trenton, and the Sieges of Charleston and Yorktown.

The exhibition is curated by Mazy Boroujerdi, special advisor to the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection, which mounts non-partisan exhibitions of historically important printings to foster civic engagement and historical understanding, and is coordinated at The New York Historical by Valerie Paley, senior vice president and Sue Ann Weinberg director of the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library. Declaring the Revolution marks the fourth exhibition produced by the Rubenstein Collection in conjunction with The New York Historical, where the Semiquincentennial will be celebrated with a yearlong schedule of exhibitions and programs.

With the 250th anniversary of the United States approaching, The New York Historical is sharing messages of national hope and encouragement from the digital campaign On Our 250th, which invites individuals from across the country to post their personal wishes for America’s future. Launched online by The New York Historical in April 2025 in partnership with history museums and historic sites throughout the United States, On Our 250th has already received messages from people in 37 states, as well as Washington, DC and US territories. The exhibitions related to the 250th anniversary will take place over a 15-month period, from October 2025 to December 2026, in both The Historical’s main building and, starting summer 2026, its new Tang Wing for American Democracy.

Throughout the fall and winter, David M. Rubenstein will be in conversation with noted historians and scholars at The New York Historical. Visit the public programs calendar to learn more. Private group tours can also be arranged.

Support

Exhibitions at The New York Historical are made possible by Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, the Saunders Trust for American History, the Evelyn & Seymour Neuman Fund, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. WNET is the media sponsor.

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New York’s first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution covering over 400 years of American history. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; peerless collections of art, documents, and artifacts; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women’s History, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States’ democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better. Connect with us at nyhistory.org or at @nyhistory on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Tumblr.

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#TexasPeachy @accessoTech The State Fair of Texas Extends Partnership with accesso® Through 2030, Embracing Innovation and Guest Convenience

accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the leading technology partner to the leisure and entertainment industry, today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with the State Fair of Texas through 2030. The Fair will continue to rely on accesso ShoWareSM to power its ticketing operations, reinforcing a shared commitment to operational excellence, guest experience and ongoing innovation.

Originally established in 1886, the State Fair of Texas promotes Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The Fair runs 24 consecutive days each fall, making it the longest-running fair in the country and one of the largest. It regularly draws over 2 million visitors.

Over the course of their partnership, the State Fair of Texas and accesso have worked closely to evolve the ticketing experience in step with changing guest expectations. For an event that handles an extremely high volume of transactions daily, reliability, speed and flexibility are essential. The Fair credits accesso's consistency, responsiveness and ability to operate at scale as key factors in the continued success of the relationship.

"The number one reason we're renewing? The support and flexibility," said Jennifer Schuder, Senior Vice President, Customer Engagement at the State Fair of Texas. "With Accesso, we have a true partner. They understand our scale, our sophisticated approach to pricing, and they stand alongside us every step of the way."

This past season, the Fair introduced accessoPay with Cybersource payment processing through accesso ShoWare, expanding support for digital wallets and enabling tap-to-pay transactions. More than 30 percent of all payments were completed using digital wallets, giving guests the fast, convenient options they wanted and helping drive more purchases online, while also reducing wait times when entering the fairgrounds.

In addition, the Fair implemented a proof-of-concept integration between accesso ShoWare and its parking vendor, allowing for pre-sold parking. This capability gave guests more control when planning their visit and helped improve entry flow. Following a successful rollout, the Fair plans to expand this offering in future seasons.

"Supporting an event of this scale requires more than technology. It requires trust, collaboration and a deep understanding of operational realities. The State Fair of Texas is thoughtful, innovative and relentlessly focused on delivering a great guest experience. We're proud of what we've built together and excited to continue evolving the partnership in the years ahead," said Joe Wettstead, Vice President of Client Success at accesso.

accesso ShoWare is trusted by venues and events worldwide to manage complex ticketing, pricing, and access requirements at scale, helping operators deliver reliable, high-performance experiences even under peak demand.

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accesso is the leading global provider of patented and award-winning technology solutions that redefine the guest experience. accesso provides connected ticketing and eCommerce, virtual queuing, restaurant and retail point of sale, distribution, mobile apps and experience management for more than 1,100 venues worldwide. Our technology helps operators streamline operations, increase revenue and improve the guest journey. We deliver a high volume of product enhancements year-round and continuously invest in R&D to help venues and operators adapt to evolving guest needs.

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#FloridaPeachy #SportyPeachy Game On: Florida Poly opens new Esports Arena

Florida Polytechnic University unveiled a new, state-of-the-art esports arena on Friday, Feb. 13, giving its 14 teams a premier place to practice, compete and host battles in today's top esports games.

The arena features 20 high-performance gaming PCs fully equipped for competitive play, along with two large TVs dedicated to console gaming. The facility's crowning feature is a massive 48-foot exterior screen on the Barnett Applied Research Center wall, allowing tournament gameplay to be displayed for crowds to watch the action live.

"I believe this arena exemplifies our very bold-thinking approach, creating a very modern university experience," said Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Poly's president. "To our students, your interests and success matter to us. We want you to have environments where you can challenge yourself, build community and gain experience, and now the esports arena is one of those spaces."

Stephenson added that esports is a rapidly growing global industry, blending technology, strategy, teamwork and high-level performance, and the arena provides a strong pathway for students to hone those skills.

For Cole Allen, Florida Poly's vice president and chief information officer, the best way to do that is through an elite-level space.

"The goal was to not just have a row of gaming computers tucked into the back of a classroom somewhere like many places do when they address esports," Allen said. "We wanted something where we could compete at the highest levels."

Florida Poly esports is part of the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), fielding over 100 students across 14 competitive teams in popular games including Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, Valorant, and Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate.

"Students will be in the arena every single night, often playing against universities from all across the nation," said Derek Lower, director of athletics and recreation at Florida Poly. "Esports is a huge industry, so it's really great to give our students the opportunity to get their feet wet and hop into it at an early, grassroots level."

During the day, all students can have access to the stylish new arena to play, study or just to hang out. But in the evening, the space reverts to exclusive use by Florida Poly varsity esports for practice and competition.

"I'm in love with the new space," said Noah Vanscoyoc, a senior majoring in business analytics and student leader for the Florida Poly esports program. "I genuinely think it will help esports grow more as a whole because more students will see it and want to join."

Although the arena is new, esports has been a strong part of Florida Poly's culture since its early days. In 2023, the University's Valorant team won the NECC Challengers Division South Atlantic Conference title. And in 2019, student Christian Lomenzo became the EA Madden NFL 19 Challenge champion, securing both national bragging rights and a $35,000 prize.

Jannice Rivera, a junior majoring in computer science and esports student leader, called the new arena transformative, and added that esports benefits students long after they graduate.

"In the field, we will have team-based projects, team-based coding, and you'll never be working alone," Rivera said. "Esports gives you a chance to communicate with others and trust in them. One day you'll have a team and will have to say, 'I trust you with this, and in return, I'll help you.'"

With the new arena now in place, students say they are excited to grow the esports program and expand opportunities for competition, training and community involvement.

"Anybody can join us," Vanscoyoc said. "We want everyone to have an open mind and just have fun and play games with us. You don't have to do the competitive part."

On Happy People, by Queen Elizabeth II

"Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives."

-Queen Elizabeth II

Friday, February 27, 2026

#NHLPeachy @NHL #WhomWeMiss @HockeyHallFame @KellyHockeyHall Hockey Hall of Fame Honours The Legacy of Ian "Scotty" Morrison

The Hockey Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ian “Scotty” Morrison whose extraordinary leadership and enduring contributions and decades of service helped shape the Hockey Hall of Fame into the world-renowned institution it is today.

Morrison, a former National Hockey League (NHL) referee and executive, transitioned to a pivotal role with the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986 when then League President, John Zeigler Jr. appointed him to NHL’s Vice‑President of Project Development responsible for the relocation and expansion of the Hall. In October 1991 he was named President and CEO and continued to advance the institution’s mandate of celebrating excellence and preserving hockey’s history. It also marked the beginning of a transformative era for the organization. Under his leadership, the Hockey Hall of Fame underwent one of the most significant developments in its history, the relocation from Exhibition Place to its now iconic downtown Toronto location at Yonge and Front Streets, opening to worldwide acclaim on June 18, 1993.

“Scotty was known as an enthusiastic and articulate ambassador who touched the lives of hockey fans and professionals all over the world,” said Mike Gartner, Chair of the Board of the Hockey Hall of Fame. “Among his many contributions as an on-ice official and hockey executive, he is widely credited for providing the creativity and vision for the Hall while building a dedicated team to develop and operate a state-of-the-art museum and place of entertainment for the game of hockey.”

Morrison retired in 1998 and he was inducted in the Builder Category of the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999 along his fellow “classmates”, Wayne Gretzky and Andy Van Hellemond.

Morrison passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Invermere, British Columbia at age 95 on February 25, 2026.

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