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Dates: September 19 – November 1, 2026
Reception: Saturday, September 19, 4 – 6 PM, public invited
Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 5:30, Sunday 12:00 – 4:00

My Heart Like a Kick Drum – Will Hutnick and Melissa Marks

Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present My Heart Like a Kick Drum, a two person exhibition featuring work by Will Hutnick and Melissa Marks, artists whose practices channel rhythm, repetition, and emotional velocity into visually charged, deeply imaginative worlds.

In My Heart Like a Kick Drum, Hutnick and Marks explore the pulse of interior life—its accelerations, syncopations, and unexpected shifts—through distinct yet complementary visual languages. Hutnick’s layered abstractions, built through collage, pattern, and improvisational mark making, generate a sense of movement that feels both bodily and architectural. His compositions hum with energy, revealing structures that emerge, dissolve, and reassemble in real time.

Marks’s drawings and paintings push gesture to its expressive edge, transforming line into a living force. Her forms twist, collide, and unfurl with a kinetic intensity that mirrors emotional states—joy, urgency, longing, and the restless drive of imagination. Together, her works create a visual rhythm that feels at once intimate and expansive.
Presented in dialogue, Hutnick and Marks offer two approaches to the idea of the “kick drum”—a metaphor for the steady beat that underlies human experience. Their works share a commitment to exuberant mark making, intuitive process, and the belief that abstraction can hold narrative, memory, and emotional truth.
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Will Hutnick
Will Hutnick received his MFA from Pratt Institute and his BA from Providence College. He has exhibited widely, including solo and group exhibitions at McDonough Museum of Art and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, Wassaic Project, and Collar Works among others. Hutnick has been awarded numerous residencies, including Soaring Gardens Artists’ Retreat, Yaddo, Vermont Studio Center, Wassaic Project, and Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency by Collar Works. Hutnick’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Hyperallergic, New American paintings, Upstate Diary, Chronogram and ArtNet to name a few. His professional career included dozens of curatorial projects, public speaking engagements and lectures. Hutnick was the Co Director of Ortega y Gasset Projects in Brooklyn and is currently the Director of Artistic Programming at Wassaic Project in Wassaic, NY.

Melissa Marks
Melissa Marks earned her BA from Wesleyan University and her MFA Yale University School of Art, Her work has been exhibited at MoMA PS1, The Drawing Center, The Aldrich Museum of Art, Mass MOCA and Santa Monica Museum of Art among others. Her work has been featured in El Pais, MoMA Magazine, The New Yorker and Diario de Almeria to mention a few. Marks is known for her expansive, improvisational drawing practice and has completed major site specific commissions for Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Wesleyan University and for private collections.

Please contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.

Fun New Classes for Babies to Pre-K Announced for this Fall
Baby and Me, Move and Groove, Sensory Storytime, Messy Plate Club and Little Movers are Five New Classes Offered for Parents, Children and Caregivers October through December 2026

Families with babies and young children throughout Fairfield County now have some fun new Parent/Child Classes to participate in this fall. Five new parent-and-child classes designed to give babies, toddlers and preschoolers fun opportunities to move, explore, learn and connect through play, are being offered in Stamford, Connecticut, at the new Therapy Center at Abilis. The Therapy Center is a state-of-the-art new facility that offers support for all abilities and offers a fabulous and fun sensory gym, classroom spaces and activities for babies and toddlers. The 10-week fall session will run from October 5 through December 23 at 78 Harvard Ave., 2nd floor, in Stamford, Connecticut. The classes are open to children of all abilities from throughout Fairfield County, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. No classes will be held during Thanksgiving week, November 23-27. Registration is available at abilis.us/parent-and-child-classes-fall-2026.

The fall Parent/Child Classes include:

Move and Groove: Mondays from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
For walkers to age 3 with a parent or caregiver
Children and caregivers will explore movement through music, dancing, bouncing, clapping, stomping, jumping, finger-play songs and rhythm activities. The class helps children develop large and small muscle groups, language skills and a sense of connection with others.

Little Movers: Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
For children who are crawling through early walking with a parent or caregiver
Age-appropriate physical activities will help children build gross- and fine-motor skills, coordination, independence and social development.

Baby and Me: Tuesdays from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
For babies from birth through crawling with a parent or caregiver
Music, stories, movement and play will encourage early developmental milestones, create movement and language opportunities, and support bonding between babies and their parents or caregivers.

Sensory Storytime: Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
For children from birth to age 5 with a parent or caregiver
Interactive stories and related multisensory experiences will encourage exploration, sensory processing, developmental milestones and caregiver-child connection. Activities will be adapted to meet the needs of the children participating.

Messy Plate Club: Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
For children ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiver
Food-based sensory exploration and playful mealtime activities will help children expand their food experiences, practice positive mealtime behaviors, build independence, and develop fine-motor and utensil skills. All food will be supplied by Abilis and is covered by a $40 materials fee.

Each class costs $360 for the full 10-week session, plus a $35 registration fee per child. The additional $40 materials fee applies only to Messy Plate Club.

Classes are led by experienced pediatric therapists who specialize in ages birth to three. The classes combine music, movement, stories, sensory exploration, food-based activities and purposeful play in a fun and welcoming group setting.

For more information, call Abilis at 203-324-1880.

Get ready for an unforgettable journey back in time as Westchester County, in cooperation with Revolutionary Westchester 250, proudly presents REV FEST 250 — a FREE, two-day immersive event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the stunning Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located in Pound Ridge, NY.

REV FEST 250 will transform Ward Pound Ridge Reservation into an epic, large-scale reenactment of the Battle of White Plains brought vividly to life by talented reenactors. Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of Revolutionary-era Westchester as you encounter patriots, loyalists, spies, tenant farmers, enslaved and free Black soldiers, and civilians.

Experience the clash of ideals, the courage of ordinary people, and the complexity of a nation being born through family-friendly activities and educational exhibits for all ages, which will include hands-on demonstrations, dramatic and musical performances on stage, interactive encampments and reenactments, crafts, food, exhibitors, and more!

Whether you’re a history buff, a curious kid, or just looking for a one-of-a-kind weekend adventure, REV FEST 250 promises a powerful blend of entertainment and enlightenment for everyone!

For more information about Rooted in Westchester: REV FEST 250, please visit https://www.visitwestchesterny.com/250/.

Step down the rabbit hole and experience a whimsical tea party as The J House Greenwich hosts a Mad Hatter Specialty Brunch in its Garden Patio.
Designed for guests of all ages, the October 24 event invites families, friends, and Wonderland enthusiasts to put on their fanciest hats, don their flashiest costumes, and gather for an immersive, Wonderland-inspired gathering.
The afternoon features a specialty brunch spread alongside traditional tea, themed treats, and live face painting for children. Guests are highly encouraged to dress in “Wonderland Chic,” from eye-catching headwear to White Rabbit waistcoats.
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: The Garden Patio at The J House Greenwich, 1114 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06878
• Admission: $85 for Adults | $35 for Children (ages 12 and under)
Tickets are required in advance. For reservation details and ticketing links, guests can visit The J House Greenwich online or contact event representatives.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-hatter-specialty-brunch-tickets-2002957381446

Join us for a Community Wellness Walk at Dunlap Woods on Sunday, October 25 from 10:30 am–12:00 pm.

Led by Bill Wrenn, a certified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor at Moving Harmony in Norwalk, our Wellness Walk invites participants of all ages to experience the restorative power of nature through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and quiet observation.

Discover the beauty of Dunlap Woods and experience the many ways that protected natural space contributes to our physical and emotional well-being.

Register here: https://darienlandtrust.org/news/

The J House Greenwich invites locals to play their A-games at Rack & Rally, an autumn game night designed to pair classic tabletop competition with seasonal food and drink.
Running from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, the evening places attendees around tables for rounds of mahjong, backgammon, and canasta. Designed for both seasoned players and newcomers eager to learn, the event encourages guests to bring a group of friends or pull up a chair with someone new.
Alongside the gameplay, guests can enjoy a curated menu of spiced autumn cocktails and seasonal bites tailored for the occasion.
Event Details:
• Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Location: The J House Greenwich (1114 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, Conn.)
• Admission: $75+
• Reservations: Required in advance due to limited seating.
Tickets are available for purchase online through Eventbrite.

Event Co-Chairs Megan Sullivan, Joanna Pisani, and Vanessa Darvish warmly invite you to The Fall Party on Friday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Belle Haven Club

The Fall Party was established in 2023 to raise funds to support financial aid for youth programs at YWCA Greenwich. Through the generous supporters of The Fall Party, YWCA Greenwich is able to reduce financial barriers for children from all over the Greenwich community to participate in our programs. YWCA Greenwich is committed to providing high-quality, enriching programs, which include an NAEYC accredited preschool, an ACA accredited summer camp, after-school care, swimming, baseball and gymnastics.

Dress is Cocktail Attire. Youth Champion Honoree Sue Knight

Fairfield County’s Favorite Fall Shopping Event Returns November 5 to Support Cancer Research — With Extended Hours 12 – 9 p.m.
Sip & Shop Girls’ Night Out Boutique Benefiting Swim Across America – Fairfield County Held at Innis Arden Golf Club in Old Greenwich

The popular Sip & Shop Girls’ Night Out Boutique is back on Thursday, November 5, from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Innis Arden Golf Club, 120 Tomac Avenue, Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The community is invited for a fun night out to shop a curated marketplace of local and independent vendors, enjoy cocktails with friends (cash bar), and discover fabulous finds. Admission is free and open to the public (no denim, please). Plus, bring your unwanted gold and silver jewelry or flatware for on-site buying and turn your old treasures into cash, then keep shopping! Net proceeds from the event benefit Swim Across America – Fairfield County to support cutting edge cancer research. To become a vendor or to learn more, contact Nancy Carr at 203-940-2724, or email sipandshopgreenwich@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram for vendor and event updates @sipandshopgreenwich.

Join us on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 pm for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate a year of stewardship, land protection and community engagement.

We’re thrilled to welcome Ethan Tapper, a nationally recognized forester, ecologist, best-selling author and digital storyteller from Vermont, who will share insights from his latest and highly anticipated second book, The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving.

Tapper’s New England Book Award-winning literary debut, How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World, explored the complex reality of what it means to care for forests at this moment in time. His follow-up, The Forest Year, expands on those themes, following Ethan across a single year of life and stewardship at Bear Island, his 175-acre forest in Vermont. The Forest Year is a book about trees, forests, birds and wildflowers, but also about community, resilience, stewardship and the profound and beautiful thing that happens when we decide to stay.

Are you looking for that perfect gift for your friends and loved ones?

Start your shopping at our Holiday Market – featuring handcrafted, sustainable gifts from local artisans and crafters. Food, face painting, and more available.

Looking forward to seeing you on November 21.