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StoryFest 2025 Presents: Debut Book Launch for ‘We Survived the Night’ by Critically Acclaimed Writer and Filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat
The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesStoryFest 2025 is kicking off with a book launch for 'We Survived the Night', the debut memoir by Julian Brave NoiseCat, on Monday, October 13.
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From Division to Unity: Lessons in Bridging Divides (a Star-Studded Common Ground Panel Discussion)
The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesEvent Details Join us for an extraordinary evening of insight and inspiration as a panel of nationally recognized innovators from the fields of business, sports, and the military share how they’ve navigated complex divisions to lead diverse teams toward common goals. Featured panelists include: Bonnie Hammer, Retired Vice-Chair, NBC Universal Mel Raines, CEO, the Indiana […]
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Artist Reception: ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’: Photographs from the Westport Public Art Collections
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, October 15, for our artist conversation with curator Arthur Nager, whose exhibit, Every Picture Tells a Story, will be on display in the Sheffer Gallery from October 8 through December 15. There will be a reception from 6 to 7 pm, followed by an artist talk with Nager from 7 to 8 […]
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Collecting 501: Buying, Selling, Loaning Art + Tax Planning
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYou won’t want to miss the next session of On the Art of Collecting, our free, expert-led series. Session 501 explores buying, selling, loaning art, and tax planning. Enjoy refreshments while gaining insider knowledge from a distinguished panel — practical insights every collector, seasoned or new, will want to know.
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Workshop: Community Quilting Project
Quick Center for the Arts Lobby 200 Barlow Road, Fairfield, CT, United StatesArtist Lizzy Rockwell leads a drop-in workshop in which participants will design and create a quilt square on the theme of "Justice"!Artist Lizzy Rockwell leads a drop-in workshop in which participants will design and create a quilt square on the theme of "Justice" for a community quilt, created in conjunction with the Fairfield University Art […]
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Ceramic Artisan Multi-Bowl Class with Leah Corbett
MoCACT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, United StatesRegister here: $85.00 Adult workshop Spend a creative evening handcrafting your own artisan multi-bowl centerpiece with Fairfield-based ceramicist Leah Corbett. “Multi-bowls” are one of Leah’s most popular forms, and can be used as snack boards, jewelry catchers, air plant displays, or general organizers for keys & miscellaneous items. In this two-hour workshop, Leah will guide […]
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Westport First Selectman Debate
Greens Farms Academy 35 Beachside Ave., westport, CT, United StatesWestport Journal will sponsor a debate between the three candidates seeking election to the office of First Selectman for the Town of Westport in November. Kevin Christie, endorsed by the Democratic Town Committee Don O’Day, endorsed by the Republican Town Committee David Rosenwaks, endorsed by the Independent Party of Connecticut The debate will be moderated […]
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Darkness: Experience CT’s Witch Panic
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesDarkness, Inside the Mind of Connecticut’s Witches is a unique Halloween experience. Enter 1647 and witness the witch trials that European colonists experienced through their own words, in the darkness that pervaded their everyday lives. Sit with us in the dark and hear about superstitions of witchcraft and the belief that danger—both physical and supernatural—was […]
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StoryFest 2025 Presents: Special Screening of Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues, Followed by a Performance by the James Montgomery Blues Band
The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesEvent Details StoryFest has always been about celebrating storytelling in all its forms, dating back to its inception in 2018. And this year it’s adding something new: A special screening of the renowned documentary, Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues, followed by a concert featuring songs from the film. Legendary bluesman James Montgomery […]
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StoryFest Saturday 2025: Panel Discussions, Book Signings, Author Talks, and More!
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United StatesStoryFest’s busiest day features a full slate of panel discussions, book signings, and more, featuring more than 30 authors across genres! Click here to see the full list of events, authors, and more for StoryFest 2025! Here's a full breakdown of StoryFest's biggest day: Spooky Stories in the Cobblestone Barn (for kids) 10 am - […]
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Art Adventures
MoCACT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, United StatesJoin our children’s drop-in art class at the museum, where young artists are encouraged to explore their creativity and express their unique ideas. Through fun, hands-on activities, children will build confidence, develop new art skills, and find inspiration in a supportive, nurturing environment. Class Fee: $25 Register.
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Family Day: P-P-Pumpkins!
Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom Fairfield University, 200 Barlow Road, Fairfield, CT, United StatesJoin us for a fun afternoon of art, inspired by Pointiism, Pop and Post-Impressionism!Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in the Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom for a Family Day. Learn more about the exhibitions here! The first session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m.During this Family Day event, […]
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