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SPECIAL ISSUEJANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

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TEACHER GIFTSSplurge39 Lewis St., Greenwich, CT, 203-869-7600We want to give our kids’ teachers gifts that go beyond mugs and candles. This store is full of unique, well-priced goodies and there is plenty to choose from — whatever style you’re shopping for. From preppy stationery to funky jewelry to pretty make-up bags, you’ll find some-thing perfect and have fun looking for it.

NEEDLEPOINT SUPPLIESThe Village Ewe244 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, CT, 203-637-3953, thevillageewe.comThis little shop packs a big punch with more than 50 designers, a full line of threads and lots of products to needle-point, from bags to belts. Crafters will delight in the expert advice on-hand and the in-store classes for beginners and seasoned needlepointers.

TRAVEL SHOPParkers43 Purchase St., Rye, NY, 914-921-6400This travel shop has the luggage you need, the watch to help you make your flight, the guidebooks to plan your outings and the North Face jacket to keep you warm. Travel is the focus here so come with questions and you’ll get great answers.

DAY ON THE FARM

Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills, NY, 914-366-6200, stonebarnscenter.orgWhile the restaurants here garner culi- nary acclaim, the farm is just as worthy of fanfare. The working 80-acre farm is an oasis of agrarian beauty complete with fluffy sheep and rolling hills. Bring the kids for an up-close-and-personal intro- duction to pigs and bees, listen to farm stories or take a cooking class to learn about healthy eating.

HIGH-END ADVENTURE TRAVEL

Pequot Travel Ltd.1244 Redding Rd., Fairfield, CT, 203-255-5965, pequottravel.comChose from any one of this luxury travel company’s “Collections” to find just the right experience for you, from a tented camp in the Indonesian archipelago to a stay in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve of Belize in the former lodge of Francis Ford Coppola or a visit to any number of luxury hotels and resorts around the world. Clients say these folks will do whatever it takes to be sure your stay is beyond expectations. What’s more, the company is a longstanding supporter of Near & Far Aid Association and has donated to more than 130 charities.

CONCERT HALLThe Capitol Theatre149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, NY, 914-937-4126, thecapitoltheatre.comPink Floyd and Janis Joplin once entertained audiences here, and owner Peter Shapiro has invested millions of dollars to bring the building back to its former glory. The venue relaunched in 2012 with the return of Bob Dylan as the opening act, and so far it has yet to disappoint. Rock ’n’ roll LED lighting and a calendar that’s just as rockin’ includes Guster, Little Feat and Pat Benatar this January.