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Westport photographer turns grief into memoir

Westport photographer turns grief into memoir

Sep 17, 2025 | , , | 0

Westport photographer Stacy Waldman Bass, who lost her father tragically 30 years ago and her mother in 2019, has channeled her profound grief into a new memoir, “Lightkeeper: A Memoir through the Lens of Love and Loss.” The book explores her journey of “light keeping”—preserving the memory and legacy of her family.

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Sarah Jessica Parker wows Westport

Sarah Jessica Parker wows Westport

Sep 12, 2025 | , , | 0

Sarah Jessica Parker captivated a Westport audience as the 2025 BOOKED for the Evening honoree. Celebrated for her acting, publishing, and advocacy for libraries and the arts, Parker shared her love of books, creativity, and the vital role of libraries in communities.

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    MATTEO BOCELLI – Falling In Love World Tour

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    The Levitt Pavilion presents Matteo Bocelli - The Falling In Love World Tour. With his newly released second album, Falling In Love, Matteo Bocelli steps confidently into the spotlight as the next generation artist, with the heart of a poet and the reach of a global star. Falling In Love is an album rich in […]

    $42.50 – $242.50

  • Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids

    Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
    MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]

    $25

  • EGGY – 2026 Tour

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Eggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting, exploratory improvisation, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Dani Battat (keys, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals), and Alex Bailey (drums, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an […]

    $26 – $81

  • Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek

    MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    This immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. $125.00 per adult Materials included

    $125

  • The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm

    Weston Public Library 56 Norfield Rd., Weston, CT, United States

    The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm Cool off with Sunday Soundscapes! On July 12 at 4 pm the Davis Guitar Duo brings us soothing music from around the world, performed in their beautiful arrangements. Mark is a Grammy-nominated artist, and together with his talented wife, Beverly. he has performed in […]

    Free

  • R-Rated: Reproductive Rights & Resistance on Stage

    Lucille Lortel White Barn at the Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT, United States

    Please join Reproductive Equity Now for R-Rated: Reproductive Rights and Resistance on Stage! Provocative and entertaining, this evening of theater and conversation sheds light on current attacks on reproductive health and how activists in Connecticut are pushing back. All proceeds from the event will go to support Reproductive Equity Now’s efforts to expand and protect […]

    $50

  • Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble – FREE CONCERT

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Free show: Sunday, July 12 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Reserve free tickets in advance via Levittpavilion.com Free tickets also distributed at Box office; free tickets available on a first come basis, based on space and availability. Box Office opens on-site 2-hours before show time. The best of classical Flamenco brought to […]

    Free

  • CT Blood Center Drives

    Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

    The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]

    Free

  • Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

    The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
    Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]

  • Connecticut Ballet – FREE SHOW

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    Ballet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]

    Free

  • Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW

    Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States

    ELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]

    Free
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