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SUMMARY:Coffee with a Curator
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee with a Curator! \nPlease note this event is open to Bruce Members at the Patron/Benefactor level and above. \nJoin fellow members for coffee and tea in the Café’s Stephen Corman Dining Room at 9:00am followed by a curator-led tour of Ursula von Rydingsvard: states of becoming with Margarita Karasoulas\, Curator of Art\, at 9:30am.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/coffee-with-a-curator/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Subject Was Roses
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Subject Was Roses\,” winner of the 1965 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play\, on Monday\, March 2\, at 7 p.m. The timeless piece is written by Frank D. Gilroy and directed by Joe Delafield\, Playhouse artistic associate.\nIt’s May 1946\, and as the war draws to an end\, a young soldier returns home to see his parents in the Bronx apartment where he was raised.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-subject-was-roses/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
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SUMMARY:Fred Elser First Sunday Science: Ecosystem Interactions: Sharing the Shore
DESCRIPTION:The beaches of Long Island Sound are more than just places for people–they’re home to birds\, crabs\, fish\, and countless other creatures. In this talk\, Naturalist\, Phin Anibal will explore how we can enjoy the LIS ecosystems while keeping animals safe and stress-free. You will learn why it is important not to harass or handle wildlife\, how to recognize when an animal truly needs help\, and what to do if you encounter an injured or distressed animal. Phin will guide you through practical steps for responding responsibly\, including when to observe from a distance and when to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Our goal is simple: to help beachgoers become better neighbors to the wildlife that share our shores.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/fred-elser-first-sunday-science-ecosystem-interactions-sharing-the-shore/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
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SUMMARY:Laura & Linda Benanti:  Mothers Know Best
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse presents Tony Award® winner Laura Benanti as she joins forces with her mother\, Linda\, in a touchingly humorous show about mother-daughter relationships. Music direction by Billy Stritch.  Saturday\, February 28\, at 8PM
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/laura-linda-benanti-mothers-know-best/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Art\, Jazz + The Blues with WestPAC
DESCRIPTION:Art\, Jazz + the Blues is a collaboration between the Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) + MoCACT. \nThis exhibit\, curated by Anne Boberski\, Ive Covaci and the WestPAC Committee—explores the powerful intersections between visual art and music\, drawing from the rich holdings of the Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC). \nThe exhibition centers on Giants of the Blues\, a sweeping series of seven group portraits by Westport native Eric von Schmidt (1931–2007) honoring blues\, jazz\, and folk musicians from the 1920s to the 1960s. Complementing von Schmidt’s paintings are approximately forty artworks from the WestPAC collection depicting musicians\, inspired by musical themes\, or exploring the resonances between musical and visual forms. A selection of important loans from galleries\, museums\, artists and private collections deepen the conversation\, and a screening room features historic performance footage of musicians portrayed in von Schmidt’s paintings. As the jazz great Charlie Parker once said\, the show invites visitors to “hear with your eyes and see with your ears.” \nWestport has long been home to a thriving community of artists and musicians. Since the early 20th century\, the town has attracted generations of illustrators\, painters\, performers\, composers\, and cultural innovators\, and this exhibition highlights the interconnections between artists in our own community and their relationship to broader national and international movements. Today\, music and the visual arts remain a vital part of Westport’s identity\, nurtured through its many performing arts venues\, public art collection\, schools awarded for excellence in music and arts education\, and creative networks. Art\, Jazz + the Blues celebrates this legacy while looking forward to its vibrant future. \nEric von Schmidt’s deep connection to blues and folk music traces back to his youth in Westport\, where he often painted alongside his father\, esteemed illustrator Harold von Schmidt (1893–1982). He fell in love with the blues when he heard Leadbelly on the radio\, and early exposure to the Smithsonian’s music archives ignited a lifelong passion. After graduating from Staples High School and studying at the Art Students League and in Italy on a Fulbright\, von Schmidt moved to Cambridge\, MA\, where he became a central figure in the American folk revival. A prolific artist\, performer\, and mentor to musicians like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez\, von Schmidt also designed album covers and authored prize-winning books on music. Dylan once described him as “a man who can sing the bird off the wire and the rubber off a tire.”
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/opening-reception-art-jazz-the-blues-with-westpac/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:New
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SUMMARY:Lifetime of Looking: Sensory Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline\, such as Alzheimer’s Disease\, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided\, interactive program\, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and creative art-making opportunities. \nPrograms take place one Thursday each month from 2–3:30pm. The program is free with Museum admission and advanced registration is required. Please contact Stephanie Rice at srice@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6743 to sign up or for further information.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/lifetime-of-looking-sensory-engagement/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Beyond the Wine-Dark Sea: Sardis between East and West
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk by Alexis Belis\, Associate Curator of Greek and Roman Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art!\n\n\nIn a lecture on Tuesday\, February 24th in the Kelley Center’s Presentation Room\, Alexis Belis\, PhD\, Associate Curator of Greek and Roman Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, will explore new discoveries and interpretations of the museum’s renowned collection from Sardis\, the ancient Lydian capital celebrated for its wealth and cross-cultural connections. As the Met prepares a major exhibition on Greek encounters across the Mediterranean\, Dr. Belis reveals how recent research into migration\, trade\, and cultural exchange reshapes our understanding of these remarkable objects and the diverse worlds that created them. \nThis lecture is sponsored by the Department of Visual & Performing Arts\, and co-sponsored by the Museum.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/lecture-beyond-the-wine-dark-sea-sardis-between-east-and-west/
LOCATION:Aloysius P. Kelley Center\, Loyola Drive\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T213000
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SUMMARY:Karma Kabaret
DESCRIPTION:Created and performed by M Zavidow\, Karma Kabaret is the creative celebration of a life of exploring through 39+ years as a corporate communicator\, stage and cabaret performer\, songwriter\, recording artist\, social worker\, stand-up experimenter\, Yoga Teacher\, marathoner\, traveler and curious person trying to figure out this life!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/karma-kabaret/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cabaret
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T180000
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SUMMARY:Songs of Spirit and Freedom: Community Sing to Draw Strength Together Through Music
DESCRIPTION:Join together for a Community Sing\, on Saturday\, February 14th at 4:00 PM!\nThe Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport (“UU Westport”) opens our doors to all who need and want to be together to share songs of spirit and freedom during this trying time in our nation’s history. This “sing-along” program\, sponsored by UU Westport’s Mending the Sacred Hoop committee\, will be guided by singer/songwriter Bethany Yarrow\, and joined by musicians Francine Wheeler and Gordon Titcomb. This is a FREE event\, and all ages and faith traditions are welcome. Doors open at 3:30 PM\, the event starts at 4pm\, and is expected to finish by 6pm. There is free parking and handicap accessibility. For more information\, visit uuwestport.org or contact UU Westport at 203-227-7250.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/songs-of-spirit-and-freedom-community-sing-to-draw-strength-together-through-music-3/
LOCATION:The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport\, 10 Lyons Plain Road\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
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SUMMARY:Livestream:  Pictures & Progress:  Black Liberation in American Photography
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Churchill\, PhD\, gives a talk entitled “Pictures and Progress: The Path of Black Liberation in American Photography”\n\n\nSarah Churchill\, PhD\, is adjunct professor of Visual & Performing Arts at Fairfield University. On February 12 at 5:30\, join an intimate crowd in the Wien Experimental Theater for an exploration of the role photography has played in Black politics\, identity\, and civil rights. Her talk is being presented in conjunction with the exhibition For Which It Stands… (January 23-July 25\, 2026). \nTo register for the in-person event\, click here. \nAbout the Exhibition: This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 70+ works by a diverse group of artists\, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day\, May 1918 and continuing to the present day\, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media by artists including Jasper Johns\, Faith Ringgold\, Robert Rauschenberg\, Shepard Fairey\, and Julie Mehretu\, and challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents and whether justice is available to all. \nFor Which it Stands… forms part of America250: The Promise and Paradox\, an initiative through which Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment. For more information\, click here. \nImage: Dread Scott\, Emancipation Proclamation\, 2020\, pigment print. Courtesy of the artist and Cristin Tierney Gallery\, New York
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/livestream-pictures-progress-black-liberation-in-american-photography/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
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SUMMARY:Lecture:  Pictures and Progress:  Black Liberation in American Photography
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Churchill\, PhD\, gives a talk entitled “Pictures and Progress: The Path of Black Liberation in American Photography”\n\n\nSarah Churchill\, PhD\, is adjunct professor of Visual & Performing Arts at Fairfield University. On February 12 at 5:30\, join an intimate crowd in the Wien Experimental Theater for an exploration of the role photography has played in Black politics\, identity\, and civil rights. Her talk is being presented in conjunction with the exhibition For Which It Stands… (January 23-July 25\, 2026). \nHer talk will also be livestreamed. To register for a reminder\, click here. \nAbout the Exhibition: This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 70+ works by a diverse group of artists\, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day\, May 1918 and continuing to the present day\, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media by artists including Jasper Johns\, Faith Ringgold\, Robert Rauschenberg\, Shepard Fairey\, and Julie Mehretu\, and challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents and whether justice is available to all. \nFor Which it Stands… forms part of America250: The Promise and Paradox\, an initiative through which Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment. For more information\, click here. \nImage: Dread Scott\, Emancipation Proclamation\, 2020\, pigment print. Courtesy of the artist and Cristin Tierney Gallery\, New York
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/lecture-pictures-and-progress-black-liberation-in-american-photography/
LOCATION:Wien Experimental Theater\, Quick Center for the Arts\, Quick Center for the Arts\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200118Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Art in Focus
DESCRIPTION:Join an engaging\, informal virtual conversation focused on a single artwork on view in “For Which It Stands…”
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/virtual-art-in-focus/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Art in Focus at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join an engaging\, informal gallery conversation focused on a single artwork on view in “For Which It Stands…”
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/art-in-focus-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T203000
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SUMMARY:The Goldsmith
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Goldsmith\,” based on a family’s true stories of their gold jewelry passing across borders\, cultures\, and generations\, on Monday\, February 9\, at 7 p.m. The solo play is written and performed by Broadway actress Sharone Sayegh and is the winner of Theatre Aspen’s 2025 Solo Flight Festival.   \n“The Goldsmith” stems from Sayegh’s true love story as a first-generation American. Told through the stories of gold jewelry passed down through her family\, from Iraq to Israel to America\, Sayegh wrestles with identity\, belonging\, multiplicity of self\, and acceptance. This solo play moves\, surprises\, and inspires the audience to investigate the stories and legacies with which we adorn ourselves throughout our lives across borders\, cultures\, and generations.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-goldsmith/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass in Theatre Acting
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse will launch a Masterclass Series\, a new children’s education program for middle schoolers\, grades 6-8\, on Sunday\, February 8\, from 12 to 2 p.m.\, in the Lucille Lortel White Barn\, next to the Playhouse. The first class in the series will be led by Broadway talent and Westport native Adam Riegler (“Shrek\,” “The Addams Family Musical”) on the subject of theatre acting.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/masterclass-in-theatre-acting/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T223000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251113T230443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T230443Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls: In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Norwalk Symphony brings one of the great classic musicals to our beautiful stage and this year it’s the most perfect of all musical comedies\, Guys and Dolls! This story of small-time gamblers and their dolls in 1930’s NYC has some of the best tunes ever written for Broadway\, including “Luck Be A Lady”\, “Sit Down\, You’re Rocking The Boat”\, and “If I Were A Bell”. Hear Frank Loesser’s delightful and brassy score the way it’s meant to be played\, with over 30 musicians\, the way you wish you could still hear it on Broadway! Featuring top-notch soloists with Broadway credits and in collaboration with New Paradigm Theater\, you’ll be tapping your toes all the way home!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/guys-and-dolls-in-concert/
LOCATION:Norwalk Concert Hall\, 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, Connecticut\, 06851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orchestra
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norwalk Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@norwalksymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251014T193847Z
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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-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of 'Eva Hesse' with a Q+A with the filmmaker\, Marcie Begleiter
DESCRIPTION:February 6\, 2026\n6pm \nIn conjunction with the current exhibition\, ‘Enough Already\,’ MoCACT presents a screening of ‘Eva Hesse’ (2016)\, a feature-length documentary by Marcie Begleiter that offers an intimate portrait of one of the most influential sculptors of the postwar era.  \nEva Hesse\, a German-born American artist\, played a pivotal role in transforming 1960s sculpture\, moving it beyond the rigid geometries of Minimalism through her experimental use of materials such as latex\, fiberglass\, and rope.  \nHesse was born on January 11\, 1936\, in Hamburg\, Germany\, into a family of observant Jews. She was the younger daughter of Wilhelm Hesse\, an attorney\, and Ruth Marcus Hesse. In December 1938\, when Hesse was two years old\, her parents—seeking to escape Nazi Germany—sent Eva and her older sister\, Helen Hesse Charash\, to the Netherlands aboard one of the last Kindertransport trains. \nThrough archival footage\, Hesse’s personal journals\, and candid interviews with artists including Richard Serra\, Robert and Sylvia Plimack Mangold\, Dan Graham\, Nancy Holt\, Carl Andre\, Tom Doyle\, and Lucy Lippard\, the film traces her brief but groundbreaking career and the lasting impact of her psychologically charged\, materially daring work on subsequent generations of artists. \nFollowing the screening\, filmmaker Marcie Begleiter will join us live via Zoom for a Q&A.  \nJoin us to explore the life and legacy of an artist whose radical vision continues to shape contemporary art today.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/film-screening-of-eva-hesse-with-a-qa-with-the-filmmaker-marcie-begleiter/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revival
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
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SUMMARY:Westport Writers Workshop at MoCACT with Amanda Parrish Morgan + Liz Matthews
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 5\, 2026\n6–8 PM \nJoin Westport Writers Workshop at MoCACT for a dynamic evening of writing inspired by our current exhibition\, ‘Enough Already\,’ led by Amanda Parrish Morgan + Liz Matthews. Attendees will write from what draws them in\, lean into the unfamiliar\, and share work in an encouraging\, creative environment.\nAll writers welcome—no pressure\, just possibility.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/westport-writers-workshop-at-mocact-with-amanda-parrish-morgan-liz-matthews/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art (not for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251222T234647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T234647Z
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SUMMARY:Big Band Broadway
DESCRIPTION:A brassy\, high energy musical celebration – Tony-Award winner Debbie Gravitte leads a thrilling experience\, with Broadway’s greatest hits meeting the bold brass and swinging rhythm of the Big Band era. From classic showtunes to modern favorites\, Big Band Broadway is a dazzling revue of beloved songs delivered with sassy style and powerhouse vocals. It’s pure joy\, pure talent\, and pure entertainment
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/big-band-broadway/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251222T234647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T234647Z
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SUMMARY:Big Band Broadway
DESCRIPTION:A brassy\, high energy musical celebration – Tony-Award winner Debbie Gravitte leads a thrilling experience\, with Broadway’s greatest hits meeting the bold brass and swinging rhythm of the Big Band era. From classic showtunes to modern favorites\, Big Band Broadway is a dazzling revue of beloved songs delivered with sassy style and powerhouse vocals. It’s pure joy\, pure talent\, and pure entertainment
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/big-band-broadway/2026-01-31/2/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251231T164014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T164014Z
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SUMMARY:Soundwaves Concert:  "Symbiosis - Music for Violin & Cello"
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned musicians Katie Lansdale and Darrett Adkins (violin and cello\, respectively) of the Lions Gate Trio for a Soundwaves concert that interweaves unforgettable solo and duo music spanning three centuries. \nA solo cello can create a cathedral of sound on its own; a violin can soar to the stratosphere and beyond.  Together\, their synergy forms a dialogue like no other. You will hear the inimitable grace of Josef Haydn countered by the soulful sounds of  Mieczyslaw Weinberg\, while the brilliance of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue leads to Zoltan Kodaly’s duo\, a tour-de-force for violin and cello.   \nDon’t miss this extraordinary event\, which will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to meet the musicians. \nSoundwaves concerts are generously sponsored by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/soundwaves-concert-symbiosis-music-for-violin-cello/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:eref@fplct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251222T234647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T234647Z
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SUMMARY:Big Band Broadway
DESCRIPTION:A brassy\, high energy musical celebration – Tony-Award winner Debbie Gravitte leads a thrilling experience\, with Broadway’s greatest hits meeting the bold brass and swinging rhythm of the Big Band era. From classic showtunes to modern favorites\, Big Band Broadway is a dazzling revue of beloved songs delivered with sassy style and powerhouse vocals. It’s pure joy\, pure talent\, and pure entertainment
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/big-band-broadway/2026-01-31/1/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251222T234647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T234647Z
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SUMMARY:Big Band Broadway
DESCRIPTION:A brassy\, high energy musical celebration – Tony-Award winner Debbie Gravitte leads a thrilling experience\, with Broadway’s greatest hits meeting the bold brass and swinging rhythm of the Big Band era. From classic showtunes to modern favorites\, Big Band Broadway is a dazzling revue of beloved songs delivered with sassy style and powerhouse vocals. It’s pure joy\, pure talent\, and pure entertainment
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/big-band-broadway/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251215T200113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200113Z
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SUMMARY:Short Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Reclaim the Flag (2025)
DESCRIPTION:“Reclaim the Flag” explores the queer community’s relationship with the American flag – join us for a screening  + panel discussion!\n\n\nProduced by Alexis Bittar & Bruce Cohen\, this documentary explores the American flag as a symbol of unity for all Americans\, particularly the LGBTQ+ community\, and features interviews with numerous thought leaders and artists. Following the 30-minute screening of Reclaim the Flag\, we will host a panel discussion with: \n\nAlexis Bittar\, designer\, filmmaker and co-producer of the documentary\nLuchina Fisher\, Visiting Assistant Professor of Film\, Fairfield University Department of Visual and Performing Arts\nShane Vogel\, Professor of English and Black Studies\, and Chair of Theater\, Dance\, and Performance Studies\, Yale University\nAnd moderator\, Sean Edgecomb\, Associate Professor of Theatre and Women\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies\, Fairfield University Department of Visual and Performing Arts\n\nFree tickets for this event must be reserved through the Quick Center Box Office (link). \nCo-sponsored by the Fairfield University Art Museum in conjunction with the exhibition For Which It Stands… (January 23-July 25\, 2026). For more information on the exhibition\, click here.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/short-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-reclaim-the-flag-2025/
LOCATION:Quick Center for the Arts\, Kelley Theater\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251222T234647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T234647Z
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SUMMARY:Big Band Broadway
DESCRIPTION:A brassy\, high energy musical celebration – Tony-Award winner Debbie Gravitte leads a thrilling experience\, with Broadway’s greatest hits meeting the bold brass and swinging rhythm of the Big Band era. From classic showtunes to modern favorites\, Big Band Broadway is a dazzling revue of beloved songs delivered with sassy style and powerhouse vocals. It’s pure joy\, pure talent\, and pure entertainment
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/big-band-broadway/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20260119T142233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T144446Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation With Kathryn Turley-Sonne + Rachel Churner
DESCRIPTION:January 29\, 2026\n6pm \nJoin MoCACT for a dynamic panel discussion that considers both the exhibition ‘Enough Already: Women Artists from the Sara M. + Michelle Vance Waddell Collection’ and the groundbreaking work of Carolee Schneemann featured within it. Moderated by Kathryn Turley-Sonne (PhD)\, professor\, writer\, and an organizer of the exhibition\, the conversation will situate Schneemann’s practice within the broader context of the exhibition’s 80-plus works by modern and contemporary women artists who challenge conventions around gender\, identity\, and social change. Joining Turley-Sonne is Rachel Churner\, art critic\, editor\, and director of the Carolee Schneemann Foundation. \nThe talk will highlight three Schneemann works currently on loan and on view at MoCACT: Interior Scroll (1974/1975)\, photographs documenting her influential 1975 performance\, and The Message (1974)\, a drawing that extends the visual and conceptual vocabulary of her performance practice. These works will serve as a lens through which the panel explores themes central to Enough Already\, including the body\, agency\, and the politics of representation in feminist art. \nThis program takes place on Thursday\, January 29\, 2026\, at 6pm at MoCACT\, in conjunction with the exhibition’s run through February 15\, 2026. Attendees are invited to experience the exhibition before the program and to join an engaging conversation about Schneemann’s legacy and the ongoing impact of women artists in shaping contemporary visual culture.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/community-conversation-with-kathryn-turley-sonne-rachel-churner/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale),New
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251222T233946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T233946Z
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SUMMARY:The Sweet Remains
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains return to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album\, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of ten new songs that showcase their signature acoustic-driven\, three-part harmonies.\nA rare independent success\, The Sweet Remains have surpassed 65 million streams on Spotify\, earning a devoted global following.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-sweet-remains/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rock
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20260114T182104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T182104Z
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SUMMARY:Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:A family evening of crafts\, activities\, and adventures for kids of all ages. Returning January 23\, 2026\, the upcoming Night at the Museum The Big Backyard is inspired by the Museum’s permanent galleries as well as the science exhibition Ants: Tiny Creatures\, Big Lives. \nA variety of exciting educational activities\, crafts and adventures abound for a fun-filled evening of family-focused learning. Creative boxed dinner and themed treats are served for kids; beer\, wine\, and light bites are provided for adults. \nCome dressed in your pajamas and bring the entire family! \nThe Bruce Museum will be closing early on Friday\, January 23\, 2026\, in preparation for Night at the Museum The Big Backyard.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103102
CREATED:20251215T200111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200111Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: For Which It Stands...
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception in Bellarmine Hall\, while both the Bellarmine Hall Galleries and Walsh Gallery will be open for viewing!\n\n\nJoin us from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a reception in Bellarmine Hall with live music\, food\, and drinks to celebrate the opening of the exhibition For Which It Stands… \nBoth the Bellarmine Hall Galleries and the Walsh Gallery (in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts) will be open for viewing during the reception. Shuttle service will be available between Bellarmine Hall and the Quick Center. \n \nAbout the exhibition: This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 70+ works by a diverse group of artists\, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day\, May 1918 and continuing to the present day\, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media by artists including Jasper Johns\, Faith Ringgold\, Robert Rauschenberg\, Shepard Fairey\, and Julie Mehretu\, and challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents and whether justice is available to all. For more information\, click here. \nFor Which It Stands… forms part of America250: The Promise and Paradox\, an initiative through which Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/opening-reception-for-which-it-stands/
LOCATION:Bellarmine Hall – Great Hall & Bellarmine Hall Galleries\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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