Westport Journal

Bruce After Hours and Experiences at the Bruce: Gisela Colon & Dr. Danielle O’Steen
2026-03-19 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
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.
At 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.
Tickets 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.

Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
2026-03-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 | MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
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.
Each 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.
Materials are provided. Come create, connect, and have fun with art!

Cinema at the Bruce and Avon Theatre present: Turner and Constable
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
The movie will start promptly at 2pm. Registration is required, and seats are limited.
Additional parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive.
Registration is required. The code for Bruce Members is: Bruce2026

Live from Laurel Canyon
2026-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Live from Laurel Canyon – Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock,” an evening of live music and narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s and ‘70s, on Sunday, March 22, at 7 p.m. “Live from Laurel Canyon” celebrates The Mamas and The Papas; The Byrds; Buffalo Springfield; The Doors; Crosby, Stills and Nash; Neil Young; James Taylor; Carole King; Joni Mitchell; Jackson Browne; Linda Ronstadt; America; and Eagles with their own unique interpretations of some of the most iconic songs of the era.

Y’s Women Meeting: Guest Speakers Susan Shansky and Natalie Sustache, American Red Cross
2026-03-23 10:45 - 12:30 | Green’s Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road, Westport, CT, 06880
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.
Place: Green’s Farms Church, 71 Hillandale Road, Westport
10:45 am Coffee and Conversation
11:20 am Announcements
11:30 am Speaker
March 23 – Susan Shansky and Natalie Sustache of the American Red Cross
Susan Shansky began volunteering with the American Red Cross in May 2024, after retiring from a long career in budget management and communications at MIT. With a lifetime blood donation total of 10 gallons, it didn’t take long to direct her post-career volunteer efforts to the Red Cross, where she serves as a blood donor ambassador and supports Natalie’s volunteer recruitment work.
Natalie Sustache has spent the past four years with the American Red Cross as a Senior Recruiter, leading divisional and strategic recruitment efforts that strengthen our mission and build the teams needed to serve communities when they need it the most. Her focus is on developing strong leadership pipelines and ensuring we bring in talented, mission‑driven people who help the Red Cross deliver hope and relief every day.

Bruce Socials: Trivia
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Before heading home after a long workday, join us for a lively and engaging evening at the Bruce Museum! Grab a slice of pizza, a refreshing beer, and get ready to flex your brainpower with our fun-filled trivia game, moderated by museum staff.
Bring your friends or come solo—everyone’s welcome to this exciting after-hours event that promises laughter, learning, and a little friendly competition.
Price: $10 includes pizza and a drink.

Wine with Braque
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Please note this event is open to Patron/Benefactor level and above Members.
Join fellow Patron level Members for a glass of wine in the Gallery Lobby at 5pm followed by a Curator-led tour of Georges Braque: Tactile Space with Jordan Hillman, Assistant Curator of Art, at 5:30pm. Please feel free to come with a friend!

Community Conversations: Jazz Inspirations
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
In conjunction with WestPAC’s, Art, Jazz + the Blues, this engaging discussion brings together musicians, artists, educators, and scholars to consider how jazz and blues music continue to inspire visual expression, creativity, and collaboration within our community and beyond. Each panelist will share insights from their own creative and teaching practice before a group discussion and audience Q&A about the intersections of music, art, and culture. This conversation will begin with a guitar performance with Tim Cole at 5:30pm.

Jennifer Butler Spring Fashion Show & Fundraiser
2026-03-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Public Library, 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824, United States
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library invite you to Jennifer Butler’s Spring 2026 Fashion Show for women and men in the Bruce Kershner Gallery at the Main Library.
Tax-deductible donations will be taken at the door (suggested donation is $50.00). Light refreshments will be served.
All proceeds benefit the Library’s programs and services for the public. Advance registration is appreciated.

UU Players present Birthday Club at UU Westport
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:15, 2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:15, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 2026-04-01 16:25 | The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plain Road, Westport, 06880, United States
Birthday Club, a play by American playwright Phil Olson, will be presented Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28 at 7 PM; Sunday March 29 at 2 PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plain Road, Westport. Plenty of free parking and the building is handicap accessible.
Birthday Club centers on five longtime friends who reunite to celebrate a milestone birthday. The women confront changes in marriage, career, health, and identity while examining what has sustained their friendships over decades. Humor carries the evening, but beneath the laughter lies a current of recognition and tenderness. The story gives space to regret, loyalty, and second chances, revealing the warmth and resilience that shape enduring friendships. A recent review noted, “Birthday Club is more than a play, it’s a party, and everyone is invited to join the fun.”
The production is presented by UU Players, a theater troupe founded in 2008 by Director Emeritus Jim Luongo. The group’s mission is to perform great plays for fun and community enjoyment. This spring’s production is directed by Julyen Norman, and features Angi Haen, Arnela Ten Meer, Joanne Glasser Orestein, Jerusha Vogel and Sarah Bell.
All proceeds go to support UU Westport and its mission: to inspire and support individual spiritual growth; to connect through worship, music, learning and caring ministries; and to act in the service of peace and justice. We are a judgment-free spiritual community that explores together what it means to be human, and how to care for one another with love, grace and justice. Services and children’s programs at 10 AM each Sunday.

Bruce Birthday Bash: Circus Celebration
2026-03-28 10:15 - 16:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Join us for this year’s Bruce Birthday Bash, a fun-filled family day celebrating the Bruce’s third birthday with a playful circus theme!
Families are invited to explore hands-on activities, art-making, and interactive experiences inspired by the wonder and creativity of the circus. Come celebrate this special milestone with us and be part of the Bruce’s birthday celebration!

The Junior Docent Showcase
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Join us for the Junior Docent Showcase, a special event where the museum’s Junior Docents share research and creative projects inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Hear directly from teens about the objects, stories, and ideas that captured their attention in the museum. Discover what young people care about in museums today while getting a glimpse of the next generation of museum thinkers, educators, and leaders.
Light refreshments will be served.

Experiences at the Bruce: Discussion with Barrett Klein
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Join us on Sunday as author, scientist, and insect expert Barrett Klein takes us on a journey as he discusses how our six-legged allies shape human culture.
Registration is recommended. This event is free with admission.

The Sober Truth: from Addiction to Recovery
2026-03-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Fairfield Public Library, 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824, United States
Fairfield Public Library partners with Fairfield CARES to bring you this community conversation about substance abuse, addiction, and recovery with speaker Hunter Flores. From early experimentation with marijuana to battling opioid addiction, Hunter shares his lived experience, the impact addiction had on his life, and the path he took toward recovery. This program is for teens and adults dealing with addiction and/or their family members who are coping with it, and focuses on awareness, prevention, resilience, and hope.
Advance registration is appreciated.

How NYC Became the Art Capital of the World
2026-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Fairfield, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, 06825, United States
After World War II, the center of the art world shifted from Paris to New York. It is here that new modern art styles and movements were born, such as Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Conceptualism, Color Field, and Pop Art. Many artists from Europe migrated to New York, seeking new opportunities. In addition, American artists such as Jackson Pollock, Sol LeWitt, Mark Rothko, Alex Katz, and Roy Lichtenstein emerged onto the art scene and were central to these movements. Hear consultant Scott Verchin discuss how New York’s museums are collectively evolving into becoming the world’s leading cultural institutions for fine art.
Advance registration is appreciated.

Free First Saturdays
2026-04-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
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.
Young 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.

Visualizing Sound Art Workshop: Jazz, Blues & Abstract Expression
2026-04-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 | MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
As jazz and blues soundscapes fill the studio, students will create two original 2D artworks, translating rhythm, mood, tempo, and emotion into dynamic compositions. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn how to use line, color, shape, texture, movement, and composition to support creative freedom and spontaneous expression.
This workshop is designed for adults of all experience levels and encourages playful experimentation, personal interpretation, and bold artistic exploration.
What to Expect:
Live music-guided creative prompts
Instruction in rhythm and key art elements
Creation of two abstract artworks
A relaxed, social Lunch & Learn atmosphere
Art materials included.
Bring your own snack and drink to enjoy while you create.
Come ready to listen, feel the rhythm, and let the music move your brush!

Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
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.
Oneida 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.
https://www.audubon.org/connecticut/projects/coastal-bird-stewardship-long-island-sound
Please 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.

Teen Afternoon: Slime & Sparkle
2026-04-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Calling all creative teens (ages 13–18)! Take a break from exams and school stress and hang out at the Bruce on Saturday, April 11 from 3:30–5pm! Come solo or bring your crew to chat, create, and connect with friends while exploring Gisela Colón: Radiant Earth through teen-led conversations, gallery sketching, and hands-on crafts.
Create your own iridescent slime inspired by Colón’s glowing Pods and Monoliths, experimenting with colors and textures that shimmer and change in the light. Snap photos, show off your creations, and then treat yourself at our DIY dirty soda bar!
All activities are free with admission and available until supplies last.

MoCACT Sessions: Miki Aoki, solo piano
2026-04-11 17:00 - 18:30 | MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
Pianist Miki Aoki transforms the recital into a vibrant dialogue across time. From Bach’s architectural clarity (reimagined by Busoni) to Poulenc’s modern wit, Clara Schumann’s intimate lyricism, and Chopin’s poetic fire, this program bridges tradition and reinvention. An evening of elegance, bold expression, and fresh perspective.

French-Language Tour of Georges Braque: Tactile Space
2026-04-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
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.
This tour is free with museum admission, but advanced registration is required.
Venez 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.
Vous 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.
Cette visite est comprise dans le prix d’entrée au Musée mais une inscription préalable est obligatoire.

Cinema at the Bruce: Focus on French Film presents: The Residence
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
In the near future, during a health crisis, novelist Clarissa Katsef visits the Ludovico Foundation housing complex in search of inspiration. With the help of her AI assistant Dalloway, she finds fresh inspiration as she immerses herself in her writing.
The movie will start promptly at 2pm. Registration is required and seats are limited.
Additional parking: Island Beach parking lot, Steamboat Road, Steamboat Road Commuter Garage, Museum Drive.

MoCACT Presents: Brubeck Brothers Quartet
2026-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
Brothers Chris and Dan Brubeck—who first recorded together in 1966—lead this dynamic ensemble through straight-ahead jazz inflected with funk, blues, and global rhythms. Their chart-topping album LifeTimes showcases the Quartet’s masterful improvisations and adventurous exploration of odd time signatures, drawing on a legacy that includes performances at major festivals worldwide and collaborations with orchestras from Philadelphia to Singapore. With guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb rounding out the group, the BBQ honors the spontaneous spirit of jazz while forging its own distinctive path.
Choose from two ticket options that offer full access to our exhibition Art, Jazz + the Blues, as the galleries transform into a speakeasy-inspired jazz lounge—an immersive extension of the exhibition, generously sponsored by Conlon Amendola, Attorneys at Law.
VIP EXPERIENCE – $150
• Special-edition t-shirt designed by Westport artist Miggs Burroughs
• Preferred seating
• Personal bar service with wine, beer, and sparkling water
• Signature cocktails
• Curated light bites by A·S Westport
GENERAL ADMISSION – $50
• Standard seating
• Wine, beer, and sparkling water
• Signature cocktails
• Curated light bites by A·S Westport
About the Brubeck Brothers Quartet:
Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half century ago. They’ve subsequently played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their father, jazz giant Dave Brubeck, and with their own Brubeck Brothers Quartet. With Dan and Chris as the foundation, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet. They perform at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe, including the Newport, Detroit, Montreal, Playboy/Hollywood Bowl, and Monterey Jazz Festivals. The Quartet’s last cd, LifeTimes,< was a hit on the JazzWeek radio chart where it made the Top Ten list as one of the most played jazz recordings of the year.
“The playing that takes place on LifeTimes – the wondrous combination of swing, melodic majesty, masterful arrangements and a truckload of truly inspirational solos – just adds a vibrancy and color to songs I thought I knew and loved on a deep level. It turns out that there was still plenty of depth I could have discovered. I just needed someone to point the way and that is exactly what these four gentlemen have done through LifeTimes.” – Seattle Times
These versatile musicians also collaborate with orchestras all across the U.S. as well as internationally, including performing with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and the Russian National Orchestra. With Chris Brubeck’s compositions as a vehicle, the BBQ has joined with chamber groups to collaborate with musicians from the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Russian National Symphony Orchestra.
Although the Quartet’s style is rooted in “straight-ahead” jazz, their concerts reveal an inherent ability to explore and play odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues and world music. The group’s creativity, technique and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising music, which reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.

April 2026 School Recess Creativity Camp
2026-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
Creativity Camp is designed for students ages 4-9 who love working with their hands and are fascinated with the arts!
Compelling projects explore painting, clay, found objects, collage, mixed media and more.
Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands on guidance and students have creative freedom within each project to develop artworks that embrace their personal interests.
Sign up for single days or the whole week.
Your child will have a fantastic and creative adventure at MoCACT!
