New shop gives crafting a modern vibe
Make Modern, a new shop in Westport, brings sewing, knitting, and needlepoint into the 21st century with hands-on classes, kids camps, parties, and craft kits for all ages.
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Petition gathers signatures to save the Old Mill Grocery
Over 3,000 supporters have signed a petition to allow the historic Old Mill Grocery & Deli to continue to serve wine and beer—a move supporters say is essential to keeping the beloved neighborhood spot in business.
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Westport’s Sundance to close
Downtown’s Sundance store is slated to close. The American West lifestyle retailer has been on Main Street for four years. Liquidation is on-going.
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Selectwomen OK two-hour limit to downtown on-street parking
Board of Selectwomen approve Phase One of the DPIC’s four-part recommendation: set a two-hour limit to downtown on-street parking. Merchants feel marginalized by the process.
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Hamlet: to be continued
P&Z commissioners were split 4-3 Monday on approval of the Hamlet. Three said the plan complies with the text amendment. Four are worried about the plan’s negative impacts on Saugatuck.
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Saugatuck Center’s redesigned pocket park
A redesigned park in Saugatuck welcomes restaurant patrons and other visitors to relax and enjoy the water view.
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Shoppers converge on downtown
Thousands of shoppers are in Westport this weekend, shopping for the bargains that merchants have discounted and displayed outside.
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DPIC recommends plan to improve downtown parking
DPIC recommends a four-step plan to improve parking in downtown Westport.
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P&Z mulls affordable housing accounting: on-site vs. off-site
P&Z considers amending the rules for off-site affordable housing accounting in all future developments; Homes with Hope welcomes the change.
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Walk and shop! Westport’s annual sidewalk sale is back
Bargain alert! Downtown Westport’s sidewalk sale is happening this weekend, Friday – Sunday. Stock up on summer goods at discount prices.
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Goddard School of Westport earns national award
Westport’s Goddard School is recognized for excellence in early childhood education. The birth to pre-K school is among the top five percent.
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Hotel Delamar Westport to open next week
Welcome, visitors! Delamar Westport opens next week, with the Dandelion restaurant opening to follow soon; 86 rooms and suites, swimming pool, spa access.
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Swarovski brings European craftsmanship to Main Street
High-end jewelry maker Swarovski opened a luxury store at 61 Main St. on May 19.
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StartUp Westport seeks next ‘Pitch’ to hit the big time
Innovators, entrepreneurs invited to test their fledgling enterprises against others in competition, supported by mentors, for cash prize.
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Mrs. London’s sells Westport location, will reopen as French bakery Maman
Mrs. London’s, a Church Lane bakery and cafe, has been sold to and will reopen as Maman, a New York-based French bakery and hospitality group.
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Donut Crazy getting booted from RR depot
Saugatuck shop has not paid rent since last August, owing more than $17,000 in unpaid fees, officials said.
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Westport Journal wins three SPJ ‘Excellence” awards
Reporters cited in breaking news, business and education categories by state chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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Authors to appear Saturday at ‘Stories in Bloom’ event
Westport Book Shop to host a diverse lineup of writers and springtime activities on Jesup Green.
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American Colors by Henry Lehr plans May 1 grand opening
Post Road East store is owned by Alex Lehr, a Westport native whose parents operated the former Henry Lehr store on Main Street for four decades.
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Sign points to opening of Delamar Westport in June
Roadside sign approved for new hotel poised to open on former Post Road East site of the Westport Inn.
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 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 […]
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Connecticut Ballet – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesBallet 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 […]
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Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesELENA 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 […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 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 […]
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The CORA Foundation Community Conversation with Ellen Harvey + Dan Woog
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for an evening inspired by Looking for History, MoCACT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory, loss, and place into a local context, inviting audiences to reflect on the spaces that have shaped—and disappeared from—our shared landscape. Moderated by journalist and 06880 founder […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 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 […]
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Amani Burnham: Debut Album Tour – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesAmani Burnham - Debut Album Tour : FREE TICKET SHOW THURSDAY, JULY 16 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Box office opens on-site 2-hours before show time; free tickets available […]
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DOGS IN A PILE – Summer Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSomething organic has been blooming from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile, a band of five twenty somethings with […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 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 […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour 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 […]
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“Peter Pan” Script in Hand Jr. Playreading
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse’s junior version of its popular Script in Hand playreading series will present the swashbuckling, magical adventure of “Peter Pan,” written by J. M. Barrie and adapted by […]
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HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS – THE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSATURDAY, JULY 18 * 7PM SHOW / 6PM DOORS Take advantage of Early Bird tickets while supplies last PURCHASE TICKETS Enjoy exclusive member discounts to this and upcoming shows!* Get […]
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Westport, US
6:35 pm,
July 14, 2026
89°F
broken clouds
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