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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/2025-10-31/
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
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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:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251002T233644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T233644Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251014T183700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183700Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251014T181713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T145617Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251002T233644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T233644Z
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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:20251030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251016T133225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T184503Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251002T233644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T233644Z
UID:10002033-1761811200-1761858000@westportjournal.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Haunting-History2025-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Stamford History Center":MAILTO:info@stamfordhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250929T183150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T154905Z
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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/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WCP_Earnest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250929T183150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T154905Z
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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/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WCP_Earnest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250926T135517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T135517Z
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SUMMARY:TEA Talk: Seeing is Deceiving: A Search for Visual Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Arts Advisory Committee presents its annual TEA (Thinkers\, Educators\, Artists) Talk\, a panel discussion moderated by photographer and curator Art Nager and three panelists. Panelists to be announced.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/tea-talk-seeing-is-deceiving-a-search-for-visual-perspective/
LOCATION:The Trefz Forum\, The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251002T131334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T131337Z
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/docent-led-exhibition-tour-6/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Docent-Tour-UQ1vha.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20251002T131333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T131337Z
UID:10002017-1761393600-1761399000@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join our children’s drop-in art class at the museum\, where young artists are encouraged to explore their creativity and express their unique ideas. Through fun\, hands-on activities\, children will build confidence\, develop new art skills\, and find inspiration in a supportive\, nurturing environment. \nClass Fee: $25 \nRegister. \n 
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/art-adventures-6/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250926T135449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T135449Z
UID:10000163-1761246000-1761249600@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate United Nations Day with a program that will explore current international issues\, including contributions of the United Nations system. This event is organized by the United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut in honor of its founder\, Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/ruth-steinkraus-cohen-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:The Trefz Forum\, The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250925T160034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160210Z
UID:10000018-1761242400-1761249600@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:The Artful Evening Series
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with us during one of our Artful Evening events!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-artful-evening-series/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, Bellarmine Hall Galleries\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/c37686c1c523cb8ffb79945edb92649d.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250925T160110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160217Z
UID:10000031-1761238800-1761244200@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Lecture: Grappling with Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Join Kathryn Lafrenz Samuels\, PhD as she offers an introduction to key theories of heritage management through the lens of monuments.\n\n\nProfessor Lafrenz Samuels\, a leading expert in questions of how societies create and engage with questions of shared heritage\, will offer in this public lecture an introduction to key theories of heritage management through the lens of monuments. To bring these abstract questions to life\, she will explore a wide range of examples\, drawing from her fieldwork in Tunisia where modern peoples determine how they relate to a contested past from ancient Roman dominance to its modern republic\, recent studies of how climate change and biodiversity loss in Italy have affected landscapes designated as heritage sites\, and ongoing debates surrounding “what to do” about problematic monuments from Confederate monuments in Charlottesville to Fascist sites in Sicily. \nThis event is sponsored by the Ancient Mediterranean Studies invited speaker series\, and co-sponsored by the Departments of Visual and Performing Art and Anthropology/Sociology.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/lecture-grappling-with-heritage/
LOCATION:Dolan School of Business\, Event Hall\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/0fa097581a7909e5fe040a2a91dc6efe.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250925T160031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160143Z
UID:10000017-1761152400-1761161400@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Film Screening: We Were Here (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the film We Were Here – The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe\, directed by Fred Kuwornu.\n\n\nJoin us at 5 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 22 in the Kelley Center for a screening of the film We Were Here – The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe\, directed by Fred Kuwornu. The film\, which was screened at the 2024 Venice Biennale\, “unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. This multilingual film\, shot across Europe\, challenges the notion that all Blacks were slaves or servants. It reveals a diverse presence\, including princes\, ambassadors\, merchants\, and religious figures. Narrated from an Afro-European perspective\, it explores stories absent from traditional history books. The film interweaves art history with social narratives\, offering a fresh lens on European Renaissance and the complex tapestry of Black presence often overlooked in conventional historical accounts.” \nDirector Fred Kuwornu will join us for a discussion after the film. This event is co-sponsored by the Fairfield University Art Museum\, the Visual and Performing Arts department\, the Humanities Institute\, the Arts Institute\, the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures\, the Black Studies Program and the Italian Studies Program. \nCo-sponsored by the Italian Studies Program\, Humanities Institute\, Visual & Performing Arts\, Arts Institute\, Department of Modern Languages & Literatures\, Black Studies
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/film-screening-we-were-here-2024/
LOCATION:Aloysius P. Kelley Center\, Loyola Drive\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T012219
CREATED:20250926T135412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T135412Z
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SUMMARY:Verso University Presents: Ask a Pediatric Specialist
DESCRIPTION:Registration: FREE \nJoin us for an informative series of presentations on topics related to children’s health and wellness given by a team of expert pediatric subspecialists from Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Each program will include a Q&A session\, offering attendees the opportunity to have their questions answered directly by a pediatric specialist. \nThis program aims to provide families\, caregivers\, and local healthcare providers in the Westport community with valuable\, evidence-based information on key pediatric health topics\, from general well-being to more specialized areas of care. This event is free and open to the public\, making it accessible to all families in the community. \nSession 1\nRegister Here \nTuesday\, September 16 (Brooks Place) \nTiny Cells\, Big Battles: From Iron Deficiency to Pediatric Cancer\nFrom the everyday struggles of iron deficiency anemia to life-altering childhood cancer diagnoses\, this session explores the full spectrum of pediatric hematology and oncology. Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s pediatric specialists in hematology and oncology discuss early signs\, diagnostic dilemmas\, and treatment advances that span benign and malignant conditions. In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month\, join Yale Medicine Drs. Vidya Puthenpura\, Asher Marks\, Michelle Foley\, and Mary Jane Hogan for conversations that blend clinical insight with human stories as well as practical strategies to address the most common nutritional deficiency in children. \nSession 2\nTuesday\, October 21 (Brooks Place) \nRestless Minds\, Restless Nights: Understanding Anxiety and Sleep in Children and Teens \nWhen anxious minds can’t rest\, sleep becomes the first casualty for kids and their families alike. This session unpacks the complex relationship between anxiety and sleep disturbances in children and adolescents\, exploring how stress\, fear\, and nighttime routines intersect. Join Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital pediatric specialists in adolescent medicine\, sleep medicine and psychology to learn strategies\, clinical insights\, and real-world tools to help young patients (and their caregivers) reclaim restful nights and calmer days! \nSession 3\nRegister Here \nWednesday\, November 19 (Komansky Room) \nGut Feelings – Demystifying Constipation and Chronic Abdominal Pain in Kids \nBelly pain and bathroom troubles are among the most common and frustrating complaints in pediatrics. This session takes a deep dive into the causes\, misconceptions\, and management of constipation and chronic abdominal pain in children. From functional GI disorders to red flags not to miss\, Dr. Anthony Porto\, Therese Gardere\, APRN along with other pediatric specialists from Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital explore evidence-based approaches and offer practical tips to support kids and families navigating these often-overlooked issues. \nImportant Information About Verso University\n\nClasses are usually structured as a consecutive series.\nClass size is often limited.\nEach series has a one-time fee registration fee covering all classes in the series.\nRegistration is mandatory.\nThe Westport Library wants to ensure that all interested students are able to participate in Verso University courses. If the registration fee is a barrier to entry for you\, please contact JConnon@westportlibrary.org.\n\nVerso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative\, serving up year-round offerings of classes\, workshops\, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities\, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly. \nVerso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund. \n 
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/verso-university-presents-ask-a-pediatric-specialist/
LOCATION:Brooks Place\, The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable: Incarceration in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Fairfield University faculty to discuss perspectives on the issues surrounding incarceration in the U.S.\n\n\nA group of Fairfield University professors and formerly incarcerated individuals will share their unique perspectives – disciplinary and personal – on the issues surrounding incarceration in the United States. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Stitching Time: Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project and Give Me Life: CPA Prison Arts Program (Walsh Gallery\, September 12 – December 13\, 2025). \nPanelists include Don Sawyer\, PhD (VP of Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging); Gregg Caruso\, PhD (Director\, Waide Center for Applied Ethics); Sonya Huber (Professor\, English Creative Writing)\, and Kevin O’Brien\, S.J. (Vice Provost\, Executive Director\, Fairfield Bellarmine). \nAbout the Exhibition: Stitching Time features 12 quilts created by men who are incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary\, also known as Angola Prison. These works of art\, and accompanying recorded interviews\, tell the story of a unique inside-outside quilt collaboration. The exhibition focuses our attention on the quilt creators\, people often forgotten by society when discussing the history of the U.S. criminal justice system. Also on view in the gallery will be Give Me Life\, a selection of works from women artists presently or formerly incarcerated at York Correctional Institution\, a maximum security state prison in Niantic\, CT\, courtesy of Community Partners in Action (CPA). The CPA’s Prison Arts program was initiated in 1978 and is one of the longest-running projects of its kind in the United States. Founded in 1875\, CPA is celebrating 150 years of working within the criminal justice system. For more information\, click here. \n* This event is a part of Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment: The Promise and Paradox *
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/faculty-roundtable-incarceration-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Dolan School of Business\, Event Hall\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person meditation and mindfulness class in our Bellarmine Hall Galleries!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/meditation-and-mindfulness-in-the-museum-series/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, Bellarmine Hall Galleries\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Selectmen’s Debate: Candidates for First and Second Selectmen
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce\, in collaboration with The Westport Library\, will host a debate featuring the candidates for Westport first selectman and second selectman. \nThis periodically held candidate’s forum is an interactive debate with open discussion. Invited candidates include Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich\, Don O’Day and Andrea Moore\, and David Rosenwaks. The event will once again be moderated by Matthew Mandell\, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. \nThe event is free to attend and all are welcome.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/westport-weston-chamber-of-commerce-selectmens-debate-candidates-for-first-and-second-selectmen/
LOCATION:The Trefz Forum\, The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:StoryFest 2025 Presents: 10th Anniversary Celebration of Year of Yes with Award-Winning Producer and Best-Selling Author Shonda Rhimes
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nEvent Details\nStoryFest 2025\, The Westport Library’s eighth annual literary festival\, will wrap up in style this year with a special appearance by award-winning producer and Shondaland visionary Shonda Rhimes\, who will be on hand to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her New York Times best-selling memoir\, Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out\, Stand in the Sun\, and Be Your Own Person. \nWhat happens when one of the most powerful voices in television decides to say YES to everything for a year? For Shonda Rhimes — the creative force behind Grey’s Anatomy\, Scandal\, Bridgerton\, and more — it sparked a transformation that changed her life forever. \nNow\, after saying YES for a decade\, Shonda offers an expanded edition of her New York Times bestselling memoir YEAR OF YES with never-before-told stories\, and brand-new reflections on growth\, courage\, and the magic that happens when you step into the unknown. \nIn this anniversary event\, Shonda will take the stage with Craig Melvin to share new moments that shaped her\, the fears she conquered\, and the unexpected joy of embracing life with an open mind. Come ready to laugh\, reflect\, and maybe even walk away a little braver–and a little more ready to say YES yourself. \n*** \nTickets are $30 and include a signed copy of the 10th-anniversary hardcover edition of Year of Yes\, which features updates and exclusive new chapters. It is the same price for one seat and a copy of the book or two seats and a book. \nThis event is presented by the Library in partnership with RJ Julia Booksellers of Madison\, Connecticut. \nStoryFest marks a return trip to the Library for Rhimes\, who served as the BOOKED for the evening honoree in 2022. She also held a special screening of her critically revered documentary Black Barbie last year and served as the guest of honor for Westport’s 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration\, held at the Library in January of this year. \nAbout StoryFest & StoryFest 2025\nStoryFest 2025 runs October 13 to October 20\, with individual evening events on Monday\, October 13\, and Friday\, October 17\, and the talk with Rhimes on Monday\, October 20. Saturday\, October 18\, will feature a series of events and panels starting at 10 am and going until 6 pm. \nNow in its eighth year\, StoryFest is the largest annual literary festival in Connecticut and one of the biggest in the Northeast. It is a celebration of the story in all its forms and storytellers from across all media\, each year drawing scores of authors and hundreds of readers\, writers\, and fans. \nPast participants include National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds; Goosebumps author R.L. Stine; acclaimed essayist and memoirist Roxane Gay\, New York Times best-selling authors Michael Lewis\, Mitch Albom\, Claire Messud\, Angie Kim\, Stephen Graham Jones\, and Caroline Kepnes; young adult superstars Nic Stone\, Tiffany Jackson\, and L.L. McKinney; Emmy Award winner Sheila Nevins; best-selling memoirist Isaac Fitzgerald; Kirkus Prize recipient Saeed Jones; and Pinkalicious author/illustrator Victoria Kann. \nAbout Year of Yes\nIn this 10th Anniversary Edition\, Shonda Rhimes\, executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy\, Scandal\, Bridgerton\, Queen Charlotte\, and more\, not only revisits her galvanizing New York Times best-seller but gives readers an extraordinary cache of brand new stories that showcase the continuing power that saying YES has had on her life. \nIn Shonda’s own words: “This book is the same as before\, but it also is not. It is brand new. It has changed. Transformed. Evolved. Grown. Just like me.” \nIn 2015\, Rhimes\, the trailblazing creative force behind some of television’s most beloved series\, took on a challenge that would change her life forever. She decided to say yes to everything for a year\, and the results were exhilarating. Hailed as “honest\, raw\, and revelatory” (The Washington Post) and “as fun to read as Rhimes’s TV series are to watch” (Los Angeles Times)\, Year of Yes quickly became a New York Times best-seller\, captivating readers everywhere and inspiring them to undertake their own YES journeys. \nIn this celebratory and expanded anniversary edition\, you’ll find more wildly candid and transformational chapters that reveal how the mega-talented Shonda\, once a self-described introvert\, achieved badassery worthy of a Shondaland character — and how you can\, too. \nAbout the Author\nRhimes is an award-winning television creator\, producer\, and author. She is the first woman to create three television dramas — Grey’s Anatomy\, Private Practice\, and Scandal — that achieved the 100-episode milestone. \nIn 2017\, Rhimes shifted the entertainment industry’s business model by leaving network television for an exclusive Netflix partnership. Bridgerton\, her first Netflix series\, became a worldwide franchise with seasons holding three of Netflix’s Top 10 English-language spots. She also created Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story\, Inventing Anna\, and executive produced The Residence and the documentaries Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker and Black Barbie. \nIn addition\, she founded The Rhimes Foundation supporting arts\, education\, and activism\, and serves on boards including the American Film Institute\, Debbie Allen Dance Academy\, Dartmouth College\, Lincoln Center\, and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Rhimes also serves on special committees for the USC Film Council and Obama Foundation. \nA three-time Time 100 honoree\, Rhimes has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire as well as inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. \nAbout the Moderator\nCraig Melvin is the co-anchor on NBC News’ “TODAY\,” a co-host of the “3rd Hour of TODAY” and a host of syndicated “Dateline NBC” broadcasts. Melvin has covered a wide range of news events\, including several Republican and Democratic National Conventions and three Presidential Inaugurations. His coverage of politics has included notable interviews with former President Bill Clinton\, then-Vice President Joe Biden\, former Ambassador Nikki Haley\, and former Secretaries of State John Kerry\, Mike Pompeo and Condoleezza Rice. In addition\, he has also covered five Olympic Games and six Super Bowls. Prior to joining NBC News and MSNBC in July 2011\, Melvin was a weekend anchor for WRC\, NBC’s owned-and-operated station in Washington\, DC. Before that\, Melvin earned acclaim as an evening news anchor at WIS in Columbia\, South Carolina\, which is also his hometown. \nMelvin is the author of two books: Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father and the children’s book I’m Proud of You.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/storyfest-2025-presents-10th-anniversary-celebration-of-year-of-yes-with-award-winning-producer-and-best-selling-author-shonda-rhimes/
LOCATION:The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual  Meditation and Mindfulness Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual mindfulness and meditation class from the comfort of your home!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/virtual-meditation-and-mindfulness-series/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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SUMMARY:Performing Arts at MoCA: Caity Gyorgy (Jazz)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the thrill of live jazz at MoCACT with Caity Gyorgy\, a three-time JUNO Award-winning vocalist and Jazz at Lincoln Center artist. Known for her dazzling bebop and swing\, Gyorgy has lit up stages around the world — from Tokyo’s Cotton Club to Live From Emmett’s Place — and now she brings that same electric energy to Westport for one night only. \nThis is your chance to experience an international jazz sensation at the height of her career. With her 2025 JUNO-winning album Hello! How Are You? and her brand-new release Asking For Trouble\, Caity delivers a performance that blends timeless swing with fresh originality. Seats are limited — secure your tickets today and be part of an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz at MoCACT. \nMoCACT Members receive 10% discount\nGeneral Admission: $50\nSenior/Student: $40 \nPurchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/performing-arts-at-moca-caity-gyorgy-jazz/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music of the Sea: Norwalk Concert Hall at Norwalk City Hall
DESCRIPTION:Secure your seats now for a symphonic concert inspired by the power of the world’s seas\, rivers\, and oceans. Enjoy Wagner\, Debussy\, John Williams\, Duke Ellington\, Disney\, Paul Simon\, and more in one evening. With extraordinary soloists and orchestra\, this Norwalk Concert Hall collaboration with the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk delivers a dazzling variety of music at a single symphony concert.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/music-of-the-sea-norwalk-concert-hall-at-norwalk-city-hall/
LOCATION:Norwalk Concert Hall\, 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, Connecticut\, 06851\, United States
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SUMMARY:StoryFest 2025 Presents: Saturday Night Double Feature with Clay McLeod Chapman and Josh Malerman!
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nSaturday night at StoryFest will be a raucous affair. StoryFest favorite Clay McLeod Chapman kicks off the evening at 6:30 pm with a special live edition of his Verso Studios podcast Fearmongers\, live on the main stage. \nNext\, at 7:30 pm\, you’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as New York Times best-selling author Josh Malerman (Bird Box\, Watching Evil Dead) and his theatrical troupe Wow Town present a theatrical reading of scenes from Malerman’s instant best-seller\, Incidents Around the House. Following the presentation\, Josh will sit down with best-selling author Gregory Galloway for exclusive talk-back on the production\, and more! \nDoors open at 6 pm. \nClay McLeod Chapman Presents: Fearmongers… LIVE at StoryFest!\nThe best StoryFest tradition returns — Fearmongers is back on the main stage! Join Clay and friends for readings\, spooky shenanigans\, and even a surprise or two. \nClay McLeod Chapman is the author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes\, Kill Your Darling\, Stay on the Line\, What Kind of Mother\, Ghost Eaters\, Whisper Down the Lane\, The Remaking\, and miss corpus; story collections nothing untoward\, commencement\, and rest area; as well as The Tribe middle-grade series: Homeroom Headhunters\, Camp Cannibal\, and Academic Assassins. \nUpcoming books include the short story collection Acquired Taste (September 2025)\, the YA sci-fi/horror novel Shiny Happy People (November 2025)\, the novella Bodies of Work (April 2026) and the Harlequin “horrormance” novel Devil Inside (August 2026). \nClay has been nominated for the Bram Stoker Award and the Shirley Jackson Award. \nQuiet Part Loud\, a 12-part horror podcast from Jordan Peele/Monkeypaw Productions\, written by Chapman and Mac Rogers\, is available on Spotify. \nJosh Malerman’s Incidents Around the House: LIVE at StoryFest! \nYou’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience\, as New York Times best-selling author Josh Malerman and Wow Town present a theatrical reading of scenes from Malerman’s instant bestseller\, Incidents Around the House.  \nWow Town mixes narration\, props\, actors\, and a live score from Jim Byrne (multi-instrumentalist)\, Tessa Stransky (violin)\, and Chad Stocker (bass). And as Josh always reminds the troupe: “It’s not a play\, it’s still a reading. But it’s a lot more than me alone at a podium.” \nStick around after the program for an exclusive talk back with Josh and best-selling author Gregory Galloway. \n*** \nJosh Malerman is The New York Times best-selling author of Bird Box\, Incidents Around the House\, and Watching Evil Dead. He’s also a filmmaker\, cartoonist\, and one of two singer-songwriters of the Michigan rock band The High Strung\, whose song “The Luck You Got” can be heard as the theme song to the Showtime show “Shameless.” He lives with his wife\, the artist/musician Allison Laakko\, and their gazillion pets. \nWow Town is a theatrical troupe co-founded by Malerman and Laakko. Thus far they’ve primarily done performances of almost all of Malerman’s book launches\, performing in chapels (Inspection)\, gymnasiums (Daphne)\, theaters\, and bars. Laakko is pressing for the troupe to do a play and Malerman envisions a movie starring the entire troupe. Laakko does almost all the props\, effects\, stage sets\, and much more\, including acting and singing. The main players are: voice actor/narrator Kristi Billings\, magician/actor James Driscoll Hall\, actors Jeannine Coughlin and Erin Driscoll Hall\, actor/director Lilli Bishop. The theatrical readings are always scored live by Byrne and Stransky\, and Byrne has written two albums worth of original songs based on the Malerman books the troupe performs. \nGregory Galloway is the author of the crime novels All We Trust and Just Thieves\, as well as the Alex Award-winning As Simple As Snow. His short stories have appeared in the Burning Down the House\, Rush Hour\, and Taking Aim anthologies. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and currently resides in northwest Connecticut.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/storyfest-2025-presents-saturday-night-double-feature-with-clay-mcleod-chapman-and-josh-malerman/
LOCATION:The Trefz Forum\, The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Docent-Led Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the current exhibition from an expert docent. No advance registration required; all tours included in Museum admission. Remember\, gallery admission is FREE for MoCA Members.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/docent-led-exhibition-tour-5/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Day: P-P-Pumpkins!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun afternoon of art\, inspired by Pointiism\, Pop and Post-Impressionism!\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 in the Bellarmine Hall\, Museum Classroom for a Family Day. Learn more about the exhibitions here! The first session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. \nDuring this Family Day event\, kids ages 4-10 will learn about Pointilism\, Pop\, and Post-Impressionism – come learn to draw and paint a pumplin in the style of different artistic movements! \nPlease note: participants can only sign up for one session. If you cannot attend Family Day\, we request that you cancel your reservation either through Eventbrite or by emailing museum@fairfield.edu. Frequent no-shows will result in the inability to register for additional Family Day programs. Thank you!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/family-day-p-p-pumpkins/
LOCATION:Bellarmine Hall\, Museum Classroom\, Fairfield University\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Join our children’s drop-in art class at the museum\, where young artists are encouraged to explore their creativity and express their unique ideas. Through fun\, hands-on activities\, children will build confidence\, develop new art skills\, and find inspiration in a supportive\, nurturing environment. \nClass Fee: $25 \nRegister. \n 
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/art-adventures-5/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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