Sabit’s ‘Good People’ wins the Westport Prize for Literature
Sabit will receive the $10,000 prize at The Westport Library on November 12, followed by a conversation with The Yale Review editor Meghan O’Rourke
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Sabit will receive the $10,000 prize at The Westport Library on November 12, followed by a conversation with The Yale Review editor Meghan O’Rourke
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Westport author Carl Wistreich discussed his Holocaust-themed novel ‘My Lethal Obsession’ at the Westport Library.
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Carl Wistreich’s novel, “My Lethal Obsession,” is out next week,
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Raymond C. Marra turns childhood bullying into a positive message in his new book, “Finding my way in Westport.”
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Author Chris Bohjalian discusses his new psychological thriller, The Amateur, at the Westport Library event.
Read MoreAug 5, 2026 | Arts, Community, Fine, Literature, Performing, Visual | 0
What’s hot in Westport culture this fall? Experts in performing arts, theater, film, music, and fine art will preview must-see local events on Sept. 8 at the Westport Library.
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Westport author Moira McGarvey Black turns local Connecticut landscapes into compelling suspense thrillers.
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Submit your poetry to the annual Vivian Shipley Poetry Award for a chance to win cash prizes.
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Westport author Tom Karrel explores the impact of technology on human connection in his new book.
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Westporter Angelica Cheng releases her debut young adult novel, Fast Track, a high-stakes Formula 1 romance.
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Three authors are vying for the 2026 Westport Prize for Literature at The Westport Library.
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Lori Miller Kase – Contributed photo WESTPORT–Author Lori Miller Kase of Simsbury,...
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Daniel Silva will discuss his new thriller, Ransom, at the Westport Library on July 14 with Jamie Gangel.
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MoCA\CT members and their friends are invited to a book signing with author Bob Weingarten and his new history of Westport on July 7.
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Journalist Andrew Goldman explores the unsolved murder of Martha Moxley in his podcast, Dead Certain.
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The 2nd Annual “Stories in Bloom Local Author Showcase” is Saturday, May 30, on Jesup Green in Westport. Free event!
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Staples students Kaila Patel and Liam Harrison won the TEAM Westport 2026 Teen Diversity Essay Contest.
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Wyclef Jean’s extraordinary performance drew nearly 800 attendees to the Westport Library, making it the largest program ever hosted.
Read MoreFeb 26, 2026 | Arts, Community, Education, Literature | 1
The best-selling ‘I Survived’ book series tells stories of resilient youngsters surviving tragedies from Pompeii to the California wildfires. See Lauren Tarshis at the Westport Library.
Read MoreFeb 13, 2026 | Arts, Business, Community, Literature | 0
Join entrepreneur and author Jacqueline Corbelli at Westport Library for a talk and signing of her new book, “ChangeMaker,” on February 25.
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Y’s Women general meetings are open to members and their guests. We warmly welcome first-time visitors to attend any presentation before deciding to join The Y’s Women. Place: Green’s Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road, Westport 10:45 am Coffee and Conversation 11:20 am Announcements 11:30 am Speaker September 28: Michele Rubin, Westport Museum for History and […]
A comedy about a struggling actor who turns his NYC rent-controlled apartment into a lucrative AirBNB scheme in this wild-but-TRUE one-man show. Watch Evan Zes portray 25 characters as they close in on him and threaten to ruin his life in this cautionary tale of greed and redemption.
Travel back in time to the autumn of 1776. Independence had been declared, but patriots were still figuring out the young nation. The Continental Army just suffered a crushing defeat in Brooklyn. British forces won control of New York, occupying the city until the end of the Revolution. Additional losses in White Plains, Fort Washington, […]
First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]
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 […]
Westoberfest Returns to Downtown Westport for 9th Year! Tickets: events.beerfests.com/e/westoberfest/tickets Event Information & Announcements: westportdowntown.com/westoberfest The Westport Downtown Association (WDA) presents the 9th Annual Westoberfest, a Craft Beer & Family Fall Festival, on Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 5 PM at Sigrid Schultz Plaza on Elm Street in Downtown Westport. This year's festival features […]
Celebrate 95 Years of the Westport Country Playhouse! An unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food and cocktails, raffle prizes, auction items, Pre-Show Reception, plus a Post-Show Party — all in generous support of the Playhouse.
The voice behind 250 million views — live, and just feet away. There are voices you hear on a recording, and voices you feel in a room. Morgan James has the latter: a four-octave instrument of vintage soul and modern grit that has drawn more than 250 million views online, yet reveals its full force […]
Make art. Make memories. Make MoCACT part of your family’s day! Bring the whole family to MoCACT for Family Fun Day, a free, welcoming afternoon designed for children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to experience the joy of art together. Explore the galleries, get creative with a hands-on art activity led by our favorite MoCACT educators, […]
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 […]
A Creative Morning of Art, Discovery & Museum Fun! Join us at MoCACT for a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recess Camp designed for children ages 5–10. Young artists will spend […]
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 […]

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