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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nYoung 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 visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/free-first-saturdays-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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SUMMARY:Visualizing Sound Art Workshop: Jazz\, Blues & Abstract Expression
DESCRIPTION:As jazz and blues soundscapes fill the studio\, students will create two original 2D artworks\, translating rhythm\, mood\, tempo\, and emotion into dynamic compositions. Through guided exercises\, you’ll learn how to use line\, color\, shape\, texture\, movement\, and composition to support creative freedom and spontaneous expression. \nThis workshop is designed for adults of all experience levels and encourages playful experimentation\, personal interpretation\, and bold artistic exploration. \nWhat to Expect: \nLive music-guided creative prompts\nInstruction in rhythm and key art elements\nCreation of two abstract artworks\nA relaxed\, social Lunch & Learn atmosphere \nArt materials included.\nBring your own snack and drink to enjoy while you create. \nCome ready to listen\, feel the rhythm\, and let the music move your brush!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/visualizing-sound-art-workshop-jazz-blues-abstract-expression/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Visualizing Sound Art Workshop: Jazz\, Blues & Abstract Expression
DESCRIPTION:As jazz and blues soundscapes fill the studio\, students will create two original 2D artworks\, translating rhythm\, mood\, tempo\, and emotion into dynamic compositions. Through guided exercises\, you’ll learn how to use line\, color\, shape\, texture\, movement\, and composition to support creative freedom and spontaneous expression. \nThis workshop is designed for adults of all experience levels and encourages playful experimentation\, personal interpretation\, and bold artistic exploration. \nWhat to Expect: \nLive music-guided creative prompts\nInstruction in rhythm and key art elements\nCreation of two abstract artworks\nA relaxed\, social Lunch & Learn atmosphere \nArt materials included.\nBring your own snack and drink to enjoy while you create. \nCome ready to listen\, feel the rhythm\, and let the music move your brush!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/visualizing-sound-art-workshop-jazz-blues-abstract-expression/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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SUMMARY:My Family's Holocaust Story at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Renee Bronner Pessin tells the story of her parents\, Helen and Sam\, Holocaust survivors who met while imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II.  The only surviving members of their large\, extended families (except for one of Sam’s brothers) after the war\, they reunited\, married\, and eventually moved to America.  Helen went on to give video testimony about her experiences to the Shoah Foundation\, and using this–together with her parents’ stories and family photographs–Renee shares the horrors of the Holocaust in the hope that history will never repeat itself. \nPlease register for this lecture.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/my-familys-holocaust-story-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org
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SUMMARY:Mini-Golf After Dark (fundraiser for Fairfield Public Library)
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Fairfield Public Library invite you to join us for this spring fundraiser!  This mini-golf event is for adults only (21+)\, and includes music; wine\, beer\, and cocktails; food from local restaurants\, and raffle prizes.  Tickets must be purchased in advance ($65 each). \nProceeds go to fund Fairfield Public Library programs and services.  Enjoy a fun evening with friends and neighbors and support your local library at the same time!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mini-golf-after-dark-fundraiser-for-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:eref@fplct.org
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SUMMARY:Family Mini-golf Fundraiser at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Fairfield Public Library return with this popular all-ages fundraiser!  Bring the family for a morning or afternoon of mini-golf at Main Library.  Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family (pay at the door).  Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent.  Raffle prizes will be offered. \nProceeds from this fundraiser help fund programs and services at Fairfield Public Library.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/family-mini-golf-fundraiser-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Library
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SUMMARY:Mic at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teens! Join us for Mic at the Museum\, a Teen Open Mic Night on April 30 from 6–8 PM\, organized and hosted by the MoCACT Teen Council. Teens are invited to take the stage and share music\, poetry\, comedy\, spoken word\, or any creative act in a relaxed\, art-filled space. Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Come perform\, support your friends\, and enjoy a fun evening celebrating teen creativity!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mic-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Dance,Lecture/Book/Poetry,Music,Performing Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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