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SUMMARY:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
DESCRIPTION:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween!  The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House.  \nThis interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories\, such as the tale of Stamford’s witch\, Elizabeth Clawson.  Learn about the house’s historical background\, and view the period artifacts several from the 16\, 17\, and 1800’s along with the chilling stories given by History Center tour guides in colonial costume. \nTours times offered 6\,7\, and 8pm. Tickets are $10 for Stamford History Center Members and $15 for General Admission.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/hauntings-and-history-at-hoyt-barnum/2025-10-30/1/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Road\, Stamford\, Connecticut\, 06903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception of “My Story\, Our Lives: Celebrating Student Art from Bridgeport & Ukraine”
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the opening reception of “My Story\, Our Lives: Celebrating Student Art from Bridgeport & Ukraine.” This display invites you on a visual journey through the heart of personal and cultural narratives. It honors the art of storytelling by showcasing the compelling and diverse experiences of students in Bridgeport\, CT and Ukraine taking part in our international Global Voices-ArtLink program.\nThis event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/hma-my-story-opening \nThe exhibition is supported by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation and The Andy Warhol Foundation. We thank them for their generous support of this project. We are deeply thankful to the Bridgeport schools and students of John Winthrop School\, James J. Curiale School\, Bassick High School\, and Black Rock School\, as well as to the Ukrainian schools and students of T.H. Shevchenko Kolomyia Lyceum No5 and Stari Kuty Lyceum.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/opening-reception-of-my-story-our-lives-celebrating-student-art-from-bridgeport-ukraine/
LOCATION:Housatonic Museum of Art\, 900 Lafayette Boulevard\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fine Art (not for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housatonic Museum of Art":MAILTO:hello@housatonicmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
DESCRIPTION:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween!  The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House.  \nThis interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories\, such as the tale of Stamford’s witch\, Elizabeth Clawson.  Learn about the house’s historical background\, and view the period artifacts several from the 16\, 17\, and 1800’s along with the chilling stories given by History Center tour guides in colonial costume. \nTours times offered 6\,7\, and 8pm. Tickets are $10 for Stamford History Center Members and $15 for General Admission.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/hauntings-and-history-at-hoyt-barnum/2025-10-30/2/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Road\, Stamford\, Connecticut\, 06903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
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SUMMARY:StoryFest
DESCRIPTION:StoryFest is everywhere on Saturday morning\, starting at the Westport Museum for History & Culture!  \nStoryFest Saturday morning kicks off with spooky storytelling for the whole family at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! Get in the Halloween spirit with award-winning and best-selling authors Lorien Lawrence\, Cody Daigle-Orians\, and more\, plus a special appearance by Washington Irving himself!  \n10 am: Lorien Lawrence\n10:30 am: Cody Daigle-Orians\n11 am: Dan Poblocki\n11:30 am: Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale\, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Gather in the museum’s historic barn\, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated\, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story: brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/storyfest/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,History,Lecture/Book/Poetry,Literature,New
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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SUMMARY:The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\, Reading by Washington Irving
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale\, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gather in our historic barn\, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated\, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story\, brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages. Stay after the tale to enjoy light seasonal refreshments—and keep an eye on the door… you never know who might appear.  \nTickets $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. Reservations are required\, register online below. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-reading-by-washington-irving/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Lecture/Book/Poetry,New
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SUMMARY:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
DESCRIPTION:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween!  The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House.  \nThis interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories\, such as the tale of Stamford’s witch\, Elizabeth Clawson.  Learn about the house’s historical background\, and view the period artifacts several from the 16\, 17\, and 1800’s along with the chilling stories given by History Center tour guides in colonial costume. \nTours times offered 6\,7\, and 8pm. Tickets are $10 for Stamford History Center Members and $15 for General Admission.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/hauntings-and-history-at-hoyt-barnum/2025-10-30/3/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Road\, Stamford\, Connecticut\, 06903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse will stage Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy romp through Victorian society\, “The Importance of Being Earnest\,” from October 28 through November 15. Two eligible bachelors bend the truth in their pursuit of love\, only to land in a web of hilarious complications\, including mistaken identities\, secret engagements\, a lost handbag\, and one very formidable aunt. Full of larger-than-life characters\, along with Wilde’s gift for language and outrageous humor\, this sparkling satire gleefully skewers love\, marriage\, and high society.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-importance-of-being-earnest/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
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SUMMARY:MoCACT Sessions: Reflections by East Coast Contemporary Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Discover an evening of new work with premieres by director Claire Mazza and company artist Bret Coppa. Blending evocative music\, striking costumes\, and compelling choreography\, this mixed repertory performance offers a profound yet enchanting exploration of human nature brought to life by extraordinary dancers.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mocact-sessions-reflections-by-east-coast-contemporary-ballet/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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