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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/2026-03-21/
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:20260319T170000
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SUMMARY:Bruce After Hours and Experiences at the Bruce: Gisela Colon & Dr. Danielle O’Steen
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Bruce after hours while enjoying unique programming that brings the exhibitions to life. Galleries will be open from 5–6:45pm\, with Curatorial Associate\, Emma Zavodny\, available to answer visitor questions about the vibrant monoliths and pods in Gisela Colón: Radiant Earth. There will also be food and drink in the lobby accompanied by the classical piano styles of Clint Edwards. \nAt 7pm\, following Bruce After Hours\, we are delighted to host a discussion between Gisela Colón and Dr. Danielle O’Steen\, guest curator of Radiant Earth. A Q&A will follow this engaging conversation. \nTickets are $16 for members and $20 for non-members.  Each ticket will include two drink tickets to be used at the bar. Registration is required.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-after-hours-and-experiences-at-the-bruce-gisela-colon-dr-danielle-osteen/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T133000
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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/2026-03-14/
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:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bruce Museum and Greenwich Audubon for a tour of the neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. Tours will meet at the Visitor Services Desk in the museum lobby and walk from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon’s neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. The Oneida Sanctuary is located in one of Greenwich’s only remaining coastal salt marshes. The walk covers unpaved and uneven ground and is approximately one mile from start to finish. \nOneida Sanctuary not only provides an opportunity to see bird species that use this special habitat such as waterfowl\, shorebirds\, herons & egrets\, but also to learn about Audubon’s conservation efforts to improve our coastal resiliency in Greenwich. \nhttps://www.audubon.org/connecticut/projects/coastal-bird-stewardship-long-island-sound \nPlease RSVP as space is limited. Birding at Bruce is a free program; admission to the Bruce Museum is not required. If you would like to visit the Bruce Museum galleries before or after Birding at Bruce\, admission is required.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/birding-at-the-bruce-museum-with-greenwich-audubon-3/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
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SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: "A Bevy of Beauty"
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the opening reception for A Bevy of Beauty at the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery\, Main Library\, from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday\, March 12.  The Gallery’s latest show features the paintings of Keith Magner\, Nathan Rosler\, and Rosa Sclafani; the artists will speak at 6:00pm.  Light refreshments will be served. \nA Bevy of Beauty will be on display from March 5 through May 2\, 2026\, during regular Library hours.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-opening-a-bevy-of-beauty/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
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SUMMARY:2MotherPluckers\, a Musical
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse will present “2MotherPluckers\, a Musical\,” a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the bumps of motherhood\, on Tuesday\, March 10\, at 7 p.m.  \nIn “2MotherPluckers\, a Musical\,” two guitar-playing\, songwriting moms\, Julie Foldesi and Stacie Morgain Lewis\, wear all the hats and play all the parts.   Through comedy and song\, the duo spotlight the joys and hilarity of parenting and the friendships that help get moms and dads through it.   Director is Keira Naughton.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/2motherpluckers-a-musical/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T193000
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SUMMARY:Experiences at the Bruce Following Process: Collaborations in Paper
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation between master papermakers on collaborating with Ursula von Rydingsvard and Leonardo Drew in the creation of their handmade-paper artworks. These two sculptors approach papermaking in an experimental and improvisational way\, following process and trusting their instincts and their collaborators in the papermaking studio. Ruth Lingen and Akemi Martin will discuss their 15-year-long collaboration with Drew at Pace Paper\, which has resulted in over 100 editions of handmade-paper art to date. Tatiana Ginsberg and Amy Jacobs will explain how von Rydingsvard has developed her intimate series of unique paper-pulp works at Dieu Donné Paper Mill. Together we will learn what happens when paper pulp finds its way into the hands of sculptors. Moderated by Mina Takahashi\, Editor\, Hand Papermaking magazine. A Q&A will follow the panel discussion. \nThis program is organized in conjunction with Leonardo Drew: Alchemy and Ursula von Rydingsvard: states of becoming\, on view at the Bruce Museum through May 10\, 2026. Both exhibitions will be open late (between the hours of 5–6pm) for those attending the panel and light bites and refreshments will be served. \nThis event is $16 for members\, $20 for non-members\, and $12 for college students. Registration is required.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/experiences-at-the-bruce-following-process-collaborations-in-paper/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T123000
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SUMMARY:Y's Women Meeting: Guest Speaker Miggs Burroughs
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 \nMarch 9 – Miggs Burroughs\, ‘Westport’s Artist’\nMiggs Burroughs is a fine artist and designer based in Westport. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon School of Fine Arts with a degree in theater. His photographs and illustrations have been seen and collected internationally\, and privately\, by institutions and museums. Miggs’s work has also graced the covers of numerous magazines including four for Time magazine\, as well as an illustration for a U.S. Postage Stamp. His graphic designs have been seen and appreciated internationally\, including posters for the American Red Cross and Save the Children. Most recently\, his installation of 30 lenticular images called “Signs of Compassion” was on display in the lobby of United Nations headquarters in New York City. Miggs will be speaking to us about his career in art – which he characterizes as a study and celebration of the human condition.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/ys-women-meeting-guest-speaker-miggs-burroughs/
LOCATION:Green’s Farms Church\, 71 Hillandale Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Y's Women":MAILTO:mollyalger@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T153000
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SUMMARY:Cinema at the Bruce: Focus on French Film presents: The Cost of Heaven
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of the French-Canadian dramatic thriller\, The Cost of Heaven. \nOn the cusp of his 50th birthday\, Nacer Belkacem dreams of a better life. Yet\, over the years\, he has built himself an enviable position in the eyes of all: a loving family man\, a happy husband\, a model employee\, and a respected citizen in his community. But the veneer is cracking. Beneath a seemingly perfect surface\, Nacer has racked up expenses\, made questionable investments\, and is up to his neck in debt. On the brink of ruin\, he devises a desperate plan to try to pull himself out of the water. You only have one life to earn your way to heaven… \nThe movie will start promptly at 2pm. Registration is required and seats are limited. \nAdditional parking: Island Beach parking lot\, Steamboat Road\, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage\, Museum Drive.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/cinema-at-the-bruce-focus-on-french-film-presents-the-cost-of-heaven/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T190345Z
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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/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260125T230432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T230432Z
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SUMMARY:Isaac Mizrahi: Live in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse will present Isaac Mizrahi\, “Project Runway: All Stars” judge and Broadway performer\, in “Isaac Mizrahi: Live in Concert\,” on Saturday\, March 7\, at 8 p.m. Mizrahi’s one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy\, commentary\, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie\, from Comden and Green to Madonna. The actor\, host\, writer\, designer\, and producer will be accompanied by his six-piece jazz band.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/isaac-mizrahi-live-in-concert/
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:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
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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-2/2026-03-07/
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:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260209T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T172621Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260301T141631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T141631Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260312T171620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171620Z
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SUMMARY:iCreate 2026 Call For Entries
DESCRIPTION:The Bruce Museum in Greenwich\, CT\, invites current regional high school students (grades 9-12) to submit entries for iCreate 2026\, an annual\, juried art exhibition. \nFor almost 20 years\, iCreate has showcased the talents of hundreds of regional high school students. This year\, selected artwork will be featured in an exhibition from June 13 to August 23\, 2026\, in the Susan and Bill Mahoney Gallery Lobby\, and all submitted artwork will be recognized in a video presentation featured in the exhibition and the Museum’s website. \nThe opening celebration will recognize the selected students and award prizes to the top submissions\, determined by the jury and the high school interns curating the exhibition. A People’s Choice Award will be awarded in late August\, allowing the public to vote for their favorite piece.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/icreate-2026-call-for-entries/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, Connecticut\, 06830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260211T181311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T181311Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260125T224511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T224511Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260205T204801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T204832Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20251215T200124Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260122T162817Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260207T142657Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20251215T200123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200123Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20251215T200120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200120Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20251215T200118Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20251215T200116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T200116Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260125T224958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T224958Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
CREATED:20260125T223910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T223910Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T223000
DTSTAMP:20260428T161202
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:20260428T161202
CREATED:20251014T193847Z
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-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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