Photo essay by JC Martin
WESTPORT–Hundreds of kids and adults came together on Monday night to celebrate the annual lighting of the tree at Veterans Green.
Newly-installed First Selectman Kevin Christie led the festivities.
Westport poet Laureate Donna Disch read Maya Angelou’s “Amazing Peace.”
The Staples High School Orphenians sang three holiday favorites–”Deck the Halls,” “Winter’s Heart” and “Jingle Bells.”
The Westport Museum of History and Culture poured hot chocolate for the crowd.
Please join us for this important talk presented by Internal Medicine physician Dr. Kirsten Ek, MD, FACP. Dr. Ek will provide a physician’s perspective on the urgent issue of our […]
Son Little’s live show brings his music into a different kind of clarity- raw, expressive, and always evolving. Whether solo or with a full band, he moves fluidly between deep […]
MoCACT presents Looking for History, featuring three artists, Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the […]
Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band is a musical project celebrating themes of confidence, inclusivity, and LGBTQ+ representation for kids and families of all-ages. Their upbeat retro-pop tunes are co-produced […]
Date: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: During regular business hours Where: Westport-wide | Event Hub: Downtown Westport (Main Street, Church Lane, Elm Street, and Post Road) […]
In a harmonious union, singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods come together to reveal their highly anticipated collaboration, “Chaparelle”. Esteemed for their exceptional vocal prowess and celebrated contributions to their […]
Date: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: During regular business hours Where: Westport-wide | Event Hub: Downtown Westport (Main Street, Church Lane, Elm Street, and Post Road) […]
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 […]
As the landscape has changed in Connecticut so have the wildlife populations that depend on the land for habitat. This presentation describes the history of Connecticut’s landscapes and the impact […]
Los Angeles-based instrumental supergroup Circles Around The Sun is a contemporary instrumental rock band, initially formed in 2015, when Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill, invited founder Neal […]
Date: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: During regular business hours Where: Westport-wide | Event Hub: Downtown Westport (Main Street, Church Lane, Elm Street, and Post Road) […]
Westport Country Playhouse’s Masterclass Series will present “Acting the Song,” geared toward high schoolers, on Sunday, June 28, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Playhouse’s Smilow Lounge, mezzanine level. […]
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