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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-04-26/1/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-04-26/2/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Y’s Women Meeting: Guest Speaker George R. Kalan\,  ”A Successful Failure:  The Rescue of Apollo 13”
DESCRIPTION:Y’s Women general meetings are open to members and their guests. We warmly welcome first-time visitors to attend any presentation before deciding to join The Y’s Women. \nPlace: Green’s Farms Church\, 71 Hillandale Road\, Westport \n10:45 am Coffee and Conversation\n11:20 am Announcements\n11:30 am Speaker \nApril 27 – George R. Kalan\,  ”A Successful Failure:  The Rescue of Apollo 13” \nGeorge Kalan began his career as an aerospace engineer who\, after redesigning the backup attitude-control system that was eventually used in the rescue of Apollo 13\, served as Lead Engineer responsible for software development\, testing\, mission support\, and astronaut training activities for Apollo 12 through Apollo 15. During the Apollo 13 rescue mission\, Kalan coordinated all autopilot-related activities with MIT from a control room at the Houston Manned Spacecraft Center. As a member of the team\, George received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. After a long and successful career in various business ventures\, he is now semi-retired but finds time to mentor for many organizations as well as serve as Chairman of the Y’s Men Ancient Mariners sailing and boating group. In his talk\, George will share with us his part in helping rescue Apollo 3.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/ys-women-meeting-guest-speaker-george-r-kalan-a-successful-failure-the-rescue-of-apollo-13/
LOCATION:Green’s Farms Church\, 71 Hillandale Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000
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SUMMARY:French-Language Tour of Georges Braque: Tactile Space
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a French-language tour of Georges Braque: Tactile Space with Bruce Museum docent Claire Negrin\, a native French speaker and experienced arts educator. Learn about Braque’s decades-long exploration of texture\, space\, and materials in his native tongue. \nThis tour is free with museum admission\, but advanced registration is required. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour une visite guidée en français de l’exposition Georges Braque: Espace tactile avec Claire Négrin\, guide française au Bruce Museum et éducatrice spécialisée en histoire de l’art. \nVous découvrirez le travail d’exploration de Braque sur la texture\, l’espace et les matériaux dans son œuvre\, au cours des décennies et tout cela dans sa langue maternelle. \nCette visite est comprise dans le prix d’entrée au Musée mais une inscription préalable est obligatoire.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/french-language-tour-of-georges-braque-tactile-space-3/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
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SUMMARY:Spies of the American Revolution at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gathering intelligence was crucial during the American Revolution. In conjunction with the special exhibition The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington on view at the Fairfield Public Library\, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to uncover the key figures who aided—and thwarted—the Patriot cause. \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/spies-of-the-american-revolution-at-fairfield-public-library/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Lecture/Book/Poetry,Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Museum and History Center":MAILTO:mcheng@fairfieldhs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-04-28/
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:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-04-29/
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:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260330T140948Z
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SUMMARY:Lifetime of Looking
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/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T170424Z
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SUMMARY:Mic at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teens! Join us for Mic at the Museum\, a Teen Open Mic Night on April 30 from 6–8 PM\, organized and hosted by the MoCACT Teen Council. Teens are invited to take the stage and share music\, poetry\, comedy\, spoken word\, or any creative act in a relaxed\, art-filled space. Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Come perform\, support your friends\, and enjoy a fun evening celebrating teen creativity!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mic-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Dance,Lecture/Book/Poetry,Music,Performing Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-04-30/
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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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-01/1/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T220000
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-01/2/
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:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
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LAST-MODIFIED: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-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260312T184248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195624Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun\, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun\, interactive\, and hands-on\, with a focus on encouraging your child’s unique artistic voice. \nEach class will feature a new theme or project\, including painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, and collage so they can come back week after week to try something fresh and create their own masterpieces. \nMaterials are provided. Come create\, connect\, and have fun with art!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/art-adventures-saturday-drop-in-art-class-for-kids/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260207T152325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T102451Z
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-02/1/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260409T171046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195401Z
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SUMMARY:Inside Art + Jazz with WPKN
DESCRIPTION:MoCACT welcomes you into its entry gallery space to enjoy music and the arts in an intersecting social event. Guest DJ Jim Motavalli will play a curated selection of songs throughout the night in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Art\, Jazz + the Blues. \nA freelance journalist whose jazz writing appears in the New York City Jazz Record\, Jim is also the author of nine books and serves as a radio host and publicity director for the listener-supported WPKN—described as the “greatest radio station in the world” by The New Yorker. Throughout the evening\, he will guide the journey by introducing each album segment with the stories and historical context that define these recordings. His curated set features a narrative thread through the genre\, including: \nArt Tatum – “Tea for Two”\nCharlie Parker – “Donna Lee”\nJaco Pastorius – “Donna Lee”\nThelonious Monk – “Well\, You Needn’t”\nHorace Silver – “Song for My Father” (alongside Steely Dan’s “Rikki\, Don’t Lose That\nNumber”)\nMiles Davis – “All Blues” (alongside Tim Buckley’s “Strange Feeling”)\nJohn Coltrane – “Giant Steps”\nEric Dolphy – “Warm Canto”\nChet Baker – “Time After Time”\nJohnny Hartman – “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning”\nArt Ensemble of Chicago – “Odwalla”\nDave Brubeck – “Blue Rondo à la Turk”
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/inside-art-jazz-with-wpkn/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260416T211531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T211531Z
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SUMMARY:Inside Art + Jazz with WPKN
DESCRIPTION:Step Inside Art + Jazz with WPKN as MoCACT transforms its gallery into a lively social space where music and art converge. Guest WPKN DJs Richard Epstein and Jim Motavalli will spin curated jazz selections inspired by the exhibition Art\, Jazz + the Blues. Guided by the pair’s stories and insights\, guests can explore the gallery\, dance\, and enjoy light bites—a vibrant evening celebrating the rich interplay between sound\, history\, and visual art.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/inside-art-jazz-with-wpkn-2/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260330T141946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T141946Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Bruce Gala: Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to invite you to the Bruce Gala: Natural Wonders on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026!\nEnjoy a night of cocktails\, dinner\, and dancing to benefit the Bruce and its programming.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/2026-bruce-gala-natural-wonders/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-02/2/
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:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-02/3/
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:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260428T201519Z
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SUMMARY:Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek
DESCRIPTION:This immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner\, you’ll leave feeling refreshed\, inspired\, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. \n*Materials included
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/intuitive-painting-awakening-your-creative-flow-with-melissa-benedek/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260207T152325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T102451Z
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-03/
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:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260207T152325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T102451Z
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SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-04/
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:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260419T204049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T204049Z
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SUMMARY:One Slight Hitch
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 4 at 7PM\nScript In Hand: One Slight Hitch\nby Lewis Black\nDirected by Kevin O’Rourke\nSeries curated by Mark Shanahan\nRecommended Ages: 13+
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/one-slight-hitch/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260207T152325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T102451Z
UID:10002241-1778007600-1778014800@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-05/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260207T152325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T102451Z
UID:10002242-1778094000-1778101200@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Primary Trust
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Primary Trust” comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting\, gentle and powerful exploration of change\, friendship\, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth\, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey\, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/primary-trust/2026-05-06/
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:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260409T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T200250Z
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SUMMARY:One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut A Community Conversation with Tom Duffy and Wayne Escoffery
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with the exhibition Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut explores the vibrant lineage of jazz in Connecticut and its influence on the global stage. This community conversation brings together two titans of the Yale School of Music\, composer and conductor Thomas Duffy and Grammy-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery\, for an intimate look at the history of jazz at Yale and beyond. \nThe program will weave together personal stories of mentorship and collaboration with a live musical interlude featuring Escoffery on the saxophone. Against the backdrop of jazz’s social and political history\, Duffy and Escoffery will discuss how the genre serves as a bridge between the university\, the community\, and the world.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/one-degree-of-separation-jazz-in-connecticut-a-community-conversation-with-tom-duffy-and-wayne-escoffery/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:info@mocawestport.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260416T224511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T224511Z
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SUMMARY:One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut A Community Conversation with Tom Duffy and Wayne Escoffery
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, One Degree of Separation: Jazz in Connecticut celebrates the state’s jazz legacy and its global resonance. Join composer and conductor Thomas Duffy and Grammy-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery of the Yale School of Music for a lively conversation on mentorship\, collaboration\, and Yale’s jazz heritage—punctuated by a live saxophone performance and reflections on how jazz connects the university\, the community\, and the wider world.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/one-degree-of-separation-jazz-in-connecticut-a-community-conversation-with-tom-duffy-and-wayne-escoffery-2/
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:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085758
CREATED:20260422T133925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T133925Z
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SUMMARY:A Better Chance of Westport: Dream Event
DESCRIPTION:A Better Chance of Westport will host its annual Dream Event  on May 7th from 6:30–9:30 PM at the beautiful House on the Hill in Norwalk. This special evening celebrates the achievements of ABC scholars—especially graduating seniors—and the network of supporters who help them pursue and realize their dreams.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/a-better-chance-of-westport-dream-event-2/
LOCATION:House on the Hill\, Norwalk\, 27 Seir Hill Road\, Norwalk\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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