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SUMMARY:Ornament Making Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family and get creative! Drop in to make your own festive ornament—supplies are included and fun is guaranteed. While you’re here\, browse our holiday shop for unique gifts that give back: every purchase helps support the museum.  \nMuseum members enjoy special discounts on holiday merchandise and programs all year long\, so it’s the perfect time to join and save.  \n$5 entry per person includes all materials for your ornament. \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/ornament-making-drop-in/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Museum,New
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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SUMMARY:Cultural Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our third annual Cultural Fellowship! This free event celebrates the many different wintertime celebrations that are not only celebrated here in Westport\, but across the world. Come enjoy a warming fire\, festive music\, yummy treats and fun activities\, all while learning a little more about the rich cultures that have found a home in Westport and the surrounding area.  \nDo you have a winter cultural tradition that you want to share? Contact our Assistant Program Director at programming@westporthistory.org before November 15th if you’re interested in hosting a table.  \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!  \nPark on Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place or behind Westport Town Hall or in the Baldwin Parking lot.   \nLike our programs? We’d appreciate your support as Westport Museum is a 501(c)3 museum not affiliated with or funded by the Town of Westport! A suggested donation of $5 continues our unique programming.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/cultural-fellowship/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
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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-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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SUMMARY:Performance: Sarah Hennies and Tristan Kasten-Krause
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 | 7 pm\n$10 Members and Students; $15 General Admission \nJoin us for an intimate duo performance by composer and percussionist Sarah Hennies and bassist Tristan Kasten-Krause\, presented in connection with Zak Prekop: Durations. Hennies and Kasten-Krause will present a 40-60 minute set of experimental music within the Museum’s galleries\, offering a meditative\, resonant experience that blurs the boundaries between sound\, space\, and visual art. \nSarah Hennies is known for her immersive and durational performances that explore psychoacoustic phenomena\, queerness\, and the act of listening. Her duo with Kasten-Krause combines sensitivity and restraint\, crafting quiet\, expansive works that unfold gradually over time. \nThis event is presented in conjunction with Zak Prekop: Durations (on view through January 11\, 2026)\, an exhibition exploring visual rhythm\, repetition\, and the temporality of painting. It also marks the launch of Zak Prekop’s first museum publication. This fully illustrated\, 32-page softcover catalogue features bold new abstract paintings by the artist\, along with an interview between Prekop and curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso. The catalogue will be available for purchase at the event.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/performance-sarah-hennies-and-tristan-kasten-krause/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday December 7\, 2025 at 3:00pm\nNorwalk Concert Hall ~ 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk CT 06851 \nCelebrate the holidays with the Norwalk Symphony! Come hear all your favorites of the season\, from classical hits like Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah Chorus to popular gems like Sleigh Ride and Jingle Bells\, and everything in between! In this joyful extravaganza there will be choruses\, dancers\, exciting vocal soloists and a special surprise guest who happens to wear red and have a white beard… It all ends with a big sing-along for the entire audience of the most famous holiday carols.\nBring the whole family for all the festivities! \nCome early to hear students from the Suzuki Cello School performing in the lobby from 2:15-2:45pm. \nPlease bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Pantry at\nCt. State Community College Norwalk \nFor more information visit www.norwalksymphony.org or call 203.956.6771
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/holiday-pops/
LOCATION:Norwalk Concert Hall\, 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, Connecticut\, 06851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Orchestra
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norwalk Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@norwalksymphony.org
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SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour of Uman: After all the things…
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 | 6 to 7 pm\nFree: Members; $10 General Admission; $5 Seniors/Students \nJoin Diana Bowes Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart for an exclusive after-hours tour of Uman: After all the things…. The exhibition includes new and recent paintings\, a mural\, and sculpture. New York Magazine recently hailed the artist’s work as “a reminder of what painting can still do.” \nMembers\, please join us at 5:30 pm for refreshments with Amy Smith-Stewart prior to the tour. To become a member\, email hhart@thealdrich.org or join online here.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/curator-led-tour-of-uman-after-all-the-things/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Double the Cookies\, Double the Fun! One ticket gets you two gingerbread cookies to decorate and enjoy. Bring your favorite cookie buddy—or keep both for yourself!  \nWe’ll provide everything you need: cookies\, colorful icing\, and plenty of candy for decorating. Our friendly staff will be on hand with tips and inspiration to help you create a sweet masterpiece.  \nPerfect for kids and parents\, couples\, or friends looking for a cheerful holiday activity\, this event guarantees festive fun and a tasty keepsake to take home. Don’t wait—tickets are limited\, and the cookies are calling!  \nTickets are $15 per pair\, $10 for members and includes all materials. Reservations may be made at 1 pm or 2:30 pm; each workshop lasts for approximately 60 minutes. Workshops are limited to 6 pairs during each time slot\, save your spot in the form below before we sell out!   \nTo support the museum and take advantage of membership discounts\, please join today! Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/gingerbread-cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T183000
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SUMMARY:Plum Pudding Cooking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:No dessert says “Christmas” quite like plum pudding. This delectably moist confection\, heady with the flavor of brandy\, is a Victorian tradition that recalls the charming holidays of yore. Join our Executive Director\, Ramin Ganeshram\, a trained chef\, food historian and award-winning cookbook author to talk about the history of plum pudding and to make your own special mix of brandy-soaked fruit and pudding mix to take home and bake or give as a gift!   \nTickets are $40 per person. Register using the form below to save your spot. Workshops limited to 12 attendees\, save your spot with the reservation form below before we sell out!  \nTickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/plum-pudding-cooking-workshop/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum,New
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