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SUMMARY:At This Stage – Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:Tony Award-winning Broadway star Nathan Lane with be Artistic Honoree at Westport Country Playhouse’s one-night-only fundraiser\, “At This Stage\,” on Saturday\, October 4. Broadway talents who have appeared in shows with Lane\, including host Danny Burstein and performers Nikki Renée Daniels\, Santino Fontana\, Cady Huffman\, Christine Pedi\, and Krysta Rodriguez\, will celebrate the honoree’s career. They will also salute productions that have been staged at the Playhouse during its 95 seasons since its founding in 1931. Anne Keefe\, former Playhouse co-artistic director\, will receive the 2025 Playhouse Leadership Award.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/at-this-stage-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion with Tod Papageorge + Yale MFA alums
DESCRIPTION:MoCA CT presents a panel discussion between exhibiting artist\, Tod Papageorge and a select few alumni such as John Pilson from the Yale School of Art to discuss the history\, present and future of education on photography. This conversation will be moderated by the exhibition organizer\, photographer and educator\, Lisa Kereszi.\n\n\nRegister.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/panel-discussion-with-tod-papageorge-yale-mfa-alums/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Tod Papageorge + Yale MFA Alums
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Oct 4 4–5pm\nJoin us for the final in a series of discussions and panels surrounding current exhibition Tod Papageorge: At the Beach + In the Pool: On Influence\, photographer Tod Papageorge joins Yale MFA alumni and moderator Lisa Kereszi for a discussion on the past\, present\, and future of photography education.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/panel-discussion-tod-papageorge-yale-mfa-alums/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 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/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, 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/
LOCATION:MoCACT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Westport Volunteer Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Westport’s nonprofit organizations come to the Library’s Trefz Forum to promote volunteerism in our community. \nBring your enthusiasm to share your time and talent for many worthy community causes! There will be an opportunity to speak with key staff and to sign up for volunteer opportunities for teens and adults. \n\nHigh School Volunteering\nLocal Information
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/westport-volunteer-fair-2025/
LOCATION:The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Verso Studios and Verso University Present: Music Production 101 Series for High School Students
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates: Saturdays\, October 4\, 11\, 18 & 25 \nEvent Details\nCalling all high school students with a passion for music! Whether you’re just getting started or have some experience with beat-making or recording\, this Music Production 101 Series is for you. \nWhy You Should Sign Up\nDesigned specifically for beginners and taught by industry professionals\, this four-week informational course (running October 4-25) will guide you through the entire pre-production process — giving you an understanding of the fundamentals of music production from recording\, to mixing\, to learning the basics of mastering and creating your own beat. (See below for the full curriculum.) \nThis is a hands-on\, creative program open to students in and outside Westport. Over the four weeks\, you’ll explore popular software like Ableton and FL Studio\, experiment with song structure\, collaborate with peers\, and leave with a more comprehensive understanding of the music production process from start to finish. \nNo prior training needed — just bring your interest\, creativity\, and a laptop! \nRegistering registers you for all four classes in the series. If you cannot make a class\, please email jconnon@westportlibrary.org. \nMusic Production 101 is presented by The Gerber Foundation. \nInstructor Bios\nKenneth “Kenny O” Ortiz is an American Grammy-nominated record executive\, A&R manager\, and consultant. As the CEO of World Trade Entertainment\, Ortiz has led efforts that have resulted in 175 million records sold\, and he has been instrumental in the careers and successes of Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes\, Rodney Jerkins\, SWV (“Human Nature Remix” and “Downtown”)\, Ne-Yo\, Jazmine Sullivan\, Missy Elliott\, and Timbaland. \nKenny’s innovative A&R and promotion skills through the 1980s\, 90s\, 2000s\, and 2010s have been instrumental in bringing numerous musical artists and figures across multiple genres to multi-platinum sales and legendary status\, including but not limited to Mellow Man Ace (the first Spanish rapper ever signed to a major label and the first to go platinum launching 1980’s House Music)\, Pharrell Williams\, The Neptunes\, SWV\, Destiny’s Child\, The Luniz\, MC Hammer\, Brian McKnight\, Martha Wash\, Anita Baker\, Tracy Chapman\, Keith Sweat\, BeBe Winans\, CeCe Winans\, Ryan Toby of City High\, Mantronix\, Simply Red\, The Cure\, and Ten Thousand Maniacs. \nBorn and raised in Bridgeport\, Nate Barnes is a Grammy-nominated musician\, producer\, and educator with more than 30 years experience. Nate developed a love of music from a very young age\, which led him to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, earning a dual BA in Professional Music and Music Business Management. Nate has played with artists such as John Mayer\, George Duke\, and Stevie Wonder and has also performed alongside George Clinton\, Judy Collins\, Joe Sample\, and many others. He was also a subject in the book\, Teens with Physical Disabilities\, written by Glenn Cheney and went on to be honored on behalf of the State of Connecticut by the Music and Arts Center for Humanity with the 2009 Pat Hart Award\, recognizing outstanding commitment to the arts. Nate was later awarded the Keys to the City of Bridgeport for his dedicated service to the young people in his community\, and November 12\, 2011\, was declared Nate Barnes Day by the City of Bridgeport. \nIn 2015\, Nate was appointed by Governor Dan Malloy to the State Rehab Council\, an agency charged with crafting policies and reviewing state budgets to advocate on behalf of blind people.  Currently\, he is an Accessibility Ambassador for music technology giant Native Instruments and\, in 2020\, joined the Advisory Board for the Connecticut affiliate of Young Audiences Arts for Learning and has since been certified with their Culturally Responsive Teaching Through the Arts program. He also holds the ‘Kingian Non-Violence Teaching Artist’ certification from the Connecticut Office of the Arts. \nHosea Dorvil\, a violinist and music producer\, inspires students with his relaxed\, relatable teaching style. After interning with Universal Sounds\, he now blends classical and contemporary techniques as a Teaching Artist. \nAbout Verso University\nVerso University is The Westport Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative. It functions as a year-round series of high-level classes\, workshops\, and lectures designed to further education and learning — and above all\, learning for a lifetime. \nOfferings run the gamut of educational opportunities to take your learning to the next level\, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly. And they will cover a wide variety of topics\, with classes and courses to appeal to all ages and interests\, from our younger patrons to our most experienced. \nEach semester\, we’ll be offering classes tailored to your interests\, responding to what our community wants to deliver programs that will resonate. \nVerso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund. \n🎶 4-Day Pre-Production Course Curriculum\nSession 1: Foundations of Music Production & Producer Role \nMorning – Welcome & Orientation\n• Instructor Introductions\n• Icebreaker: “Our Stories” – share background\, musical inspirations\n• Group Q&A: Past experience with music/production \nLate Morning – Understanding the Industry & Your Role\n• Discussion: “What is Music Production?”\n• The Role of a Producer (creative director\, problem solver\, team leader)\n• Types of producers (beatmaker\, recording engineer\, executive\, etc.) \nAfternoon – Tools of the Trade: Software & Hardware\n• Overview of Software: DAWs (Ableton Live\, FL Studio\, Logic Pro\, etc.)\n• Overview of Hardware: Audio interfaces\, MIDI controllers\, microphones\n• Plugin types: Instruments vs Effects\n• Brief intro to Outboard Gear (compressors\, preamps\, EQs) \nAssignment:\n• Install a DAW (if not already done)\n• Watch 1-2 YouTube tutorials on your DAW’s layout \nDay 2: Composition & Structure \nMorning – Song Structure Basics\n• Common song forms: AABA\, Verse–Chorus–Bridge\n• Analyze 2 popular tracks: structure\, dynamics\, energy flow\n• Discuss: Why structure matters for producers \nLate Morning – Programming & Sound Selection\n• What is programming? (Drum patterns\, sequencing\, MIDI)\n• Intro to rhythm and groove\n• Sound Selection: Choosing the right drum kits\, synths\, samples \nAfternoon – Songwriting & Collaboration\n• The producer’s role in songwriting\n• Melody\, harmony\, and lyrics basics\n• Writing with vs writing for an artist \nExercise:\n• Create a basic 8-bar loop with kick\, snare\, hi-hats\, bass\, and chords\n• Optional: add a simple vocal hook or melody \nDay 3: Recording & Mixing Basics \nMorning – Tracking (Recording Elements)\n• What is “tracking”?\n• Setting up for vocals or instruments\n• Tips for clean takes & working with artists \nLate Morning – Mixing Overview\n• Why the mix matters\n• Rough mix vs Pro mix: listen to examples\n• What makes a “good” mix? (balance\, clarity\, space) \nAfternoon – Basic Mixing Breakdown\n• Signal flow: understanding channels\, buses\, inserts\n• Basic FX: EQ\, compression\, reverb\, delay\n• Gain staging & levels\n• Practice: balance a rough mix in your DAW \nAssignment:\n• Mix your 8-bar loop from Day 2 (balance levels\, EQ\, light compression) \nDay 4: Advanced Concepts & Mastering Overview \nMorning – Critical Listening & Sound Choices\n• Compare multiple versions of the same song\n• Listen to isolated stems: how each part contributes\n• The power of subtractive arrangement \nLate Morning – Creative Tools & Advanced Production Concepts\n• Explore automation\, modulation\, sound design\n• Using reference tracks\n• Plugin deep dive: compression types\, saturation\, stereo widening \nAfternoon – Mastering Explained\n• What mastering is (and isn’t)\n• Tools: Limiters\, stereo imaging\, loudness targets (LUFS)\n• When to master yourself vs send to a pro \nFinal Wrap-Up:\n• Group Discussion: What did you learn?\n• Show-and-Tell: Share your 8-bar loop + mix\n• Guidance on next steps (learning paths\, communities\, practice routines) \nBONUS: Daily Homework Prompts \n• Session 1: Write about your favorite producer and why\n• Session 2: Deconstruct a song’s structure and sounds\n• Session 3: Rebalance your mix after resting your ears\n• Session 4: Try mastering your loop or apply a mastering plugin chain \n\nMusic\nSound Design  \n 
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/verso-studios-and-verso-university-present-music-production-101-series-for-high-school-students/
LOCATION:The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mihali Live Band w/ Night Zero and Residual Groove
DESCRIPTION:Reggae\, roots rock and riverside vibes! Celebrate Mihali’s 10th performance at the Levitt Pavilion with a 3-band festival event!\nTickets on sale at www.levittpavilion.com and at Box Office.\nDoors and food trucks open at 4PM\n430: Residual Groove\n545: Night Zero\n730: Mihali (full band show)\n—
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mihali-live-band-w-night-zero-and-residual-groove/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday Concert: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival With the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival\, a traditional Chinese holiday\, the New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative (NHCCC) is sharing music about the harvest moon and nostalgia\, all played on traditional Chinese instruments. This concert is open to all ages — bring the whole family! \nFor lovers of literature\, members of NHCCC will also present a bilingual poetry recitation about the season of fall\, accompanied by the guzheng\, a 21-string Chinese zither.  NHCCC members will act as your storytelling guides\, with their personal stories and interesting facts about their instruments\, making their sounds and music accessible for all to enjoy.  To quote one of its fans\, “NHCCC is at its heart — the bond between art\, people\, and [their] connection to one another.” \nThe New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative is a non-profit Chinese music ensemble dedicated to fostering cultural awareness in communities across Connecticut. Led by Dr. Chia-Yu Joy Lu\, ethnomusicologist\, erhu artist\, and director of Smith College Chinese Music Ensemble and Wesleyan University’s Chinese Music Ensemble\, the group comprises members from diverse backgrounds and ages\, all sharing a passion for expressing their voices\, expertise\, and stories through the performance of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese music. Since its establishment\, NHCCC has performed and presented at numerous events\, organizations\, and schools\, with unique programming that integrates traditional music and culture of China and Taiwan. \nCommunity Partner: AAPI Westport  \n*** \nThe Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Your donation is tax deductible. Donate Now! \n \nMid-Autumn Festival \nHealing Power of Music \nAsianPacific American Heritage Month \n  \n 
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/sunday-concert-celebrate-the-mid-autumn-festival-with-the-new-haven-chinese-cultural-cooperative/
LOCATION:The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
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SUMMARY:The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music
DESCRIPTION:Alec Baldwin and Stephanie Zimbalist in “The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music” on Saturday\, September 27\, at 7 p.m. Portions of the proceeds from this fundraising event will support the Joanne Woodward Internship Program and educational programming at the Playhouse.\nMarking the centennial of “The Great Gatsby\,” “The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music” revisits the lives behind one of the most enduring works of American literature. At the heart of this performance lies the extraordinary correspondence between F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald — letters that reveal a relationship shaped by ambition\, artistry\, and emotional complexity. Through their own words\, we encounter two singular voices whose love and conflict fueled some of the most iconic writing of the 20th century.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-fitzgeralds-a-reading-with-music/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art-Making Workshop with Artist Maria De Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special opportunity to contribute to an artwork by Maria De Los Angeles that will be on view in our upcoming exhibition!\n\n\nArtist Maria De Los Angeles is working on a commissioned textile sculpture for our 2026 exhibition For Which It Stands… Participants in this workshop will have the unique opportunity to create a miniature flag representing their own heritage or concerns that she will incorporate into the artwork! Supplies will be provided\, but the artist encourages participants to bring along materials they might like to upcycle (like old denim\, bandanas\, etc.). \nSpace is limited and registration is required. For more information on the exhibition click here. For more information on Maria De Los Angeles\, 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/art-making-workshop-with-artist-maria-de-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Bellarmine Hall\, Museum Classroom\, Fairfield University\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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