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SUMMARY:Virtual  Meditation and Mindfulness Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual mindfulness and meditation class from the comfort of your home!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/virtual-meditation-and-mindfulness-series-3/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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SUMMARY:“American Frontiers: Fairfield Alumni at the Edge of Earth\, Sea\, and Space”
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield alumni are shaping American innovation—from launching Katy Perry and an all-female crew into space\, to flying the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars and exploring the ocean’s depths. Hear from NASA Jet Propulsion Lab’s Dr. Joe Sauvageau ’79\, Blue Origin’s Manjot Singh ’23\, and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab’s Stephanie Brij-Raj ’21 in this dynamic conversation on engineering\, exploration\, and pushing human boundaries. A panel discussion will be facilitated by Andres Leonardo Carrano\, PhD\, dean of Fairfield’s School of Engineering and Computing and former NASA faculty fellow at Marshall Space Flight Center.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/american-frontiers-fairfield-alumni-at-the-edge-of-earth-sea-and-space/
LOCATION:WIEN EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE\, 1073 North Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:What the Constitution Means to Me
DESCRIPTION:Script in Hand Playreading \nPlaywright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking\, Obie Award–winning play breathes new life into the United States Constitution and imagines how it might shape the next generation of Americans. \nAt fifteen\, Heidi earned her college tuition by competing in Constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this hilarious\, hopeful\, and achingly human play\, she revisits her teenage self to explore how this living document has shaped her family\, her future\, and the very fabric of our nation. \nA New York Times Critic’s Pick\, Tony Award nominee\, and Pulitzer Prize finalist\, What the Constitution Means to Me is a buoyant\, deeply personal\, and thought-provoking exploration of how our nation’s defining document continues to influence our lives and ideals. With humor\, heart\, and insight\, Heidi Schreck invites us to consider what the Constitution means today\, and what it could mean for the future.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/
LOCATION:Westport Country Playhouse\, 25 Powers Court\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T170000
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person meditation and mindfulness class in our Bellarmine Hall Galleries!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/meditation-and-mindfulness-in-the-museum-series-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, Bellarmine Hall Galleries\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T100000
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SUMMARY:Members Preview Day for Ursula von Rydingsvard: States of Becoming and Leonardo Drew: Alchemy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025\, 10am–5pm \nJoin fellow members for a preview of Ursula von Rydingsvard: States of Becoming and Leonardo Drew: Alchemy before the exhibitions open to the public. \nNot a member? Join today and enjoy early access—or visit when the exhibition opens to the public on Thursday\, December 5.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/members-preview-day-for-ursula-von-rydingsvard-states-of-becoming-and-leonardo-drew-alchemy/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T110000
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SUMMARY:Ornament Making Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family and get creative! Drop in to make your own festive ornament—supplies are included and fun is guaranteed. While you’re here\, browse our holiday shop for unique gifts that give back: every purchase helps support the museum.  \nMuseum members enjoy special discounts on holiday merchandise and programs all year long\, so it’s the perfect time to join and save.  \n$5 entry per person includes all materials for your ornament. \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/ornament-making-drop-in/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Museum,New
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our third annual Cultural Fellowship! This free event celebrates the many different wintertime celebrations that are not only celebrated here in Westport\, but across the world. Come enjoy a warming fire\, festive music\, yummy treats and fun activities\, all while learning a little more about the rich cultures that have found a home in Westport and the surrounding area.  \nDo you have a winter cultural tradition that you want to share? Contact our Assistant Program Director at programming@westporthistory.org before November 15th if you’re interested in hosting a table.  \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!  \nPark on Myrtle Avenue and Avery Place or behind Westport Town Hall or in the Baldwin Parking lot.   \nLike our programs? We’d appreciate your support as Westport Museum is a 501(c)3 museum not affiliated with or funded by the Town of Westport! A suggested donation of $5 continues our unique programming.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/cultural-fellowship/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
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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-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T123000
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SUMMARY:Family Day: Snow and Songbirds
DESCRIPTION:Drive away the winter chill with bright crafts inspired by our feathered friends and the songs they sing!\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 in the Bellarmine Hall\, Museum Classroom for a Family Day inspired by Snow and Songbirds!  The first session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. Learn more about our current exhibitions here! \nDuring this Family Day event\, kids ages 4-10 will creat crafts inspired by our feathered friends and the songs they sing! \nPlease note: participants can only sign up for one session. If you cannot attend Family Day\, we request that you cancel your reservation either through Eventbrite or by emailing museum@fairfield.edu. Frequent no-shows will result in the inability to register for additional Family Day programs. Thank you!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/family-day-snow-and-songbirds/
LOCATION:Bellarmine Hall\, Museum Classroom\, Fairfield University\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:Birding at the Bruce Museum with Greenwich Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, 1–2pm \nJoin the Bruce Museum and Greenwich Audubon for a tour of the neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. Tours will meet at the Visitor Services Desk in 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. \nThis location not only provides an opportunity to see bird species that use this special habitat such as waterfowl\, shorebirds\, herons & egrets but also learn about Audubon’s conservation efforts to improve our coastal resiliency in Greenwich.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/birding-at-the-bruce-museum-with-greenwich-audubon/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
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SUMMARY:Quilting Bee Demo with Peace by Piece: The Norwalk Community Quilt Project
DESCRIPTION:See a live quilting demonstration with members of a local group\, and contribute to our community quilting project.\n\n\nOn Saturday\, December 6\, from 2-4 p.m.\, members of Peace by Piece: The Norwalk Community Quilt Project will host a live quilting bee demo in the Walsh Gallery\, inspired by the quilts on view in the exhibition Stitching Time. Participants will also be invited to contribute squares to our community quilting project (supplies provided). \nAbout the Exhibition: Stitching Time features 12 quilts created by men who are incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary\, also known as Angola Prison. These works of art\, and accompanying recorded interviews\, tell the story of a unique inside-outside quilt collaboration. The exhibition focuses our attention on the quilt creators\, people often forgotten by society when discussing the history of the U.S. criminal justice system. Also on view in the gallery will be Give Me Life\, a selection of works from women artists presently or formerly incarcerated at York Correctional Institution\, a maximum security state prison in Niantic\, CT\, courtesy of Community Partners in Action (CPA). The CPA’s Prison Arts program was initiated in 1978 and is one of the longest-running projects of its kind in the United States. Founded in 1875\, CPA is celebrating 150 years of working within the criminal justice system. For more information\, click here. \n* This event is a part of Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment: The Promise and Paradox * \nImage: Kenya Baleech Alkebu (quilt design); Maureen Kelleher (quilting)\, Martin Got Arrested Again\, 2023\, mixed cotton blends and acrylic paint. Lent by Maureen Kelleher\, © Maureen Kelleher
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/quilting-bee-demo-with-peace-by-piece-the-norwalk-community-quilt-project/
LOCATION:Walsh Art Gallery\, Quick Center for the Arts\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
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SUMMARY:Baroque Portrait Photography Adult Workshop with Lewis Derogene
DESCRIPTION:We invite you for an evening of classical portrait-making with artist and photographer Lewis Derogene. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll explore how to channel the elegance and drama of Baroque paintings into your own portrait photography. \nWe’ll begin with a quick look at masterworks by painters like Vermeer and Rembrandt to better understand techniques—like chiaroscuro—that defined the era. Then\, we’ll dive into how those same effects can be recreated through lighting\, composition\, and set design. \nBring your camera or smartphone + bring a partner too\, as you’ll be photographing each other! You’ll learn how to set up lighting and backdrops\, use fabric and props to build a scene\, and frame portraits that feel both timeless and personal. \nAt the end of class\, participants will upload their top shots for a group critique. Images will be displayed on a large monitor for constructive feedback and shared inspiration. \nParticipants are encouraged to share their final portraits on Instagram and tag @MoCA_CT.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/baroque-portrait-photography-adult-workshop-with-lewis-derogene/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000
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SUMMARY:Performance: Sarah Hennies and Tristan Kasten-Krause
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 | 7 pm\n$10 Members and Students; $15 General Admission \nJoin us for an intimate duo performance by composer and percussionist Sarah Hennies and bassist Tristan Kasten-Krause\, presented in connection with Zak Prekop: Durations. Hennies and Kasten-Krause will present a 40-60 minute set of experimental music within the Museum’s galleries\, offering a meditative\, resonant experience that blurs the boundaries between sound\, space\, and visual art. \nSarah Hennies is known for her immersive and durational performances that explore psychoacoustic phenomena\, queerness\, and the act of listening. Her duo with Kasten-Krause combines sensitivity and restraint\, crafting quiet\, expansive works that unfold gradually over time. \nThis event is presented in conjunction with Zak Prekop: Durations (on view through January 11\, 2026)\, an exhibition exploring visual rhythm\, repetition\, and the temporality of painting. It also marks the launch of Zak Prekop’s first museum publication. This fully illustrated\, 32-page softcover catalogue features bold new abstract paintings by the artist\, along with an interview between Prekop and curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso. The catalogue will be available for purchase at the event.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/performance-sarah-hennies-and-tristan-kasten-krause/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
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SUMMARY:On The Trail at Voices Cafe Saturday Dec 6th
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 6th at 8:00 PM\, On the Trail\, a modern acoustic bluegrass band\, will perform at Voices Cafe in Westport. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $25 at voicescafe.org. \nThe band\, featuring Austin Scelzo (fiddle\, vocals)\, Tom Polizzi (mandolin\, vocals)\, Charlie Widmer (guitar\, vocals)\, and Matt Curley (upright bass\, vocals)\, blends traditional bluegrass with contemporary pop and original compositions. Static Noise Magazine praises their “standout songwriting\, tight musicianship\, and rare ability to honor tradition while pushing it forward.” \nOn the Trail has won the 2022 Thomas Point Beach Band Competition\, appeared at the Telefunken Battle of the Bands\, and was an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2023. Their latest album\, Where Do We Go From Here\, is available on all streaming platforms. \nVoices Cafe offers a BYO setting with table and individual seating. All concerts support local social justice programs. For tickets and info\, visit voicescafe.org.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/on-the-trail-at-voices-cafe-saturday-dec-6th/
LOCATION:Voices Cafe\, 10 Lyons Plains Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Day: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the cozy spirit of the season at the Bruce Museum’s Family Day: Winter Wonderland! Families are invited to spend a joyful day together exploring art\, nature\, and science through hands-on activities that celebrate the magic of winter. \nCreate shimmering icicle mobiles\, help build a collaborative cardboard winter village\, and discover how animals adapt to the cold through engaging STEAM activities. Throughout the day\, community partners will join in with interactive experiences\, performances\, and creative fun for all ages.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/family-day-winter-wonderland/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T143000
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SUMMARY:First Folk Sunday - Sentimental Journey
DESCRIPTION:SUZANNE SHERIDAN and Dave Childs (keyboards) and John Mobilio (standup bass) return to the 40’s on Pearl Harbor Day\, December 7. Singing the music from the American songbook is a first for First Folk Sunday but the opportunity was simply irresistible for a songstress with the versatility of SUZANNE SHERIDAN. \nSomeone once said\, “If it never gets old\, it’s folk music”. With that in mind\, Gershwin never gets old\, Cole Porter never gets old. The American standard repertoire of the 40’s\, which defined and enhanced the social order during World War II\, remains popular to this day.  \nFirst Folk Sunday is approaching the last concert of its third season on December 7 and looking forward to its fourth season at the Saugatuck Rowing Club starting July 5\, 2026.  \nIn addition to the purchase of a ticket\, the culinary team at Saugatuck Rowing Club\, 521 Riverside Avenue\, offers a First Folk Sunday brunch menu at each show along with craft cocktails and other beverages. Doors open at noon and the music begins at 12:30. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased on the First Folk Sunday website\, https://firstfolksunday.com \nFor more information call 203-984-7562
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/first-folk-sunday-sentimental-journey/
LOCATION:Saugatuck Rowing and Fitness Club\, 521 Riverside Avenue\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
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SUMMARY:Fred Elser First Sunday Science: Living with Ecological Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 7\, 2025 2–3pm\, Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage\, Greenwich Point Park\, Old Greenwich\, CT \nJoin Scott Smith for a discussion on how you can start composting on your own or pitch in on a heap with your neighbors or community garden. Scott Smith is a longtime Connecticut resident\, avid gardener and author of “On Compost: A Year in the Life of a Suburban Garden” (Christmas Lake Press\, 2024). “On Compost” chronicles the cultivation of a suburban yard as a way to highlight the larger story of how to live more sustainably and with ecological purpose—and lots of freshly made living soil. The book illustrates how composting can reduce food and yard waste\, enrich soil\, boost biodiversity and combat climate change. More than just a guide to composting\, ‘On Compost’ shows how a simple backyard compost heap can bring neighbors together\, foster a sense of community\, and create shared experiences. \nIn keeping with the Seaside Center’s mission to protect and value the ecological riches of the Long Island Sound\, Smith will also discuss the time-honored use of a local resource—nutrient-rich seaweed\, sustainably harvested from a nearby beach. A soil conditioner prized by generations of farmers and gardeners alike\, seaweed contains trace elements\, micro-nutrients and plant growth compounds you’ll never find in any chemical fertilizer—or even in most organic ones. \nThis program is free of charge. No beach pass is required if you are attending the Fred Elser First Sunday Science. Please let them know at the gate you are attending the Bruce Museum Seaside Center lecture. First Sunday Science programs take place at the Floren Family Environmental Center at Innis Arden Cottage\, Greenwich Point Park\, Old Greenwich\, CT.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/fred-elser-first-sunday-science-living-with-ecological-purpose/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251113T225510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T225510Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday December 7\, 2025 at 3:00pm\nNorwalk Concert Hall ~ 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk CT 06851 \nCelebrate the holidays with the Norwalk Symphony! Come hear all your favorites of the season\, from classical hits like Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah Chorus to popular gems like Sleigh Ride and Jingle Bells\, and everything in between! In this joyful extravaganza there will be choruses\, dancers\, exciting vocal soloists and a special surprise guest who happens to wear red and have a white beard… It all ends with a big sing-along for the entire audience of the most famous holiday carols.\nBring the whole family for all the festivities! \nCome early to hear students from the Suzuki Cello School performing in the lobby from 2:15-2:45pm. \nPlease bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Pantry at\nCt. State Community College Norwalk \nFor more information visit www.norwalksymphony.org or call 203.956.6771
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/holiday-pops/
LOCATION:Norwalk Concert Hall\, 125 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, Connecticut\, 06851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Orchestra
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norwalk Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@norwalksymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251119T212345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T212345Z
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SUMMARY:All-Members Winter Exhibition Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 8\, 2025\, 6–7:30pm \nPlease join fellow members for an evening reception celebrating new winter exhibitions at the Bruce. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, December 1 by emailing rsvp@bruceumuseum.org or calling 203.413.6760.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/all-members-winter-exhibition-celebration/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251021T213800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T213800Z
UID:10002114-1765306800-1765314000@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:The Fifth Step By David Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses\, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit\, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. \nAfter years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous\, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee\, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge\, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. \nFinn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-fifth-step-by-david-ireland/
LOCATION:Quick Center for the Arts\, 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20250925T160102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160215Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Focus: Paolo Fiammingo\, Adoration of the Shepherds\, ca. 1577-1582
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal conversation around this Venetian Renaissance painting!\n\n\nJoin Curator of Education Michelle DiMarzo for an informal discussion of this artwork\, one of the first objects to enter the Museum’s collection: Paolo Fiammingo\, Adoration of the Shepherds\, ca. 1577-1582\, oil on canvas. Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation via The Discovery Museum\, Bridgeport\, CT (2009.01.07). We’ll talk about some recent discoveries that have shed more light on the painting’s original appearance! \nIf you’d like to join the virtual conversation\, click here.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/art-in-focus-paolo-fiammingo-adoration-of-the-shepherds-ca-1577-1582/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, Bellarmine Hall Galleries\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20250925T160105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160202Z
UID:10000030-1765458000-1765461600@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Art in Focus: Paolo Fiammingo\, Adoration of the Shepherds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal conversation around this Venetian Renaissance painting!\n\n\nJoin Curator of Education Michelle DiMarzo for an informal discussion of this artwork\, one of the first objects to enter the Museum’s collection: Paolo Fiammingo\, Adoration of the Shepherds\, ca. 1577-1582\, oil on canvas. Gift of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation via The Discovery Museum\, Bridgeport\, CT (2009.01.07). We’ll talk about some recent discoveries that have shed more light on the painting’s original appearance! \nThis conversation will be livestreamed. If you’d like to join the in-person conversation at noon\, click here.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/virtual-art-in-focus-paolo-fiammingo-adoration-of-the-shepherds/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251023T185919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T185919Z
UID:10002125-1765476000-1765479600@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour of Uman: After all the things…
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 | 6 to 7 pm\nFree: Members; $10 General Admission; $5 Seniors/Students \nJoin Diana Bowes Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart for an exclusive after-hours tour of Uman: After all the things…. The exhibition includes new and recent paintings\, a mural\, and sculpture. New York Magazine recently hailed the artist’s work as “a reminder of what painting can still do.” \nMembers\, please join us at 5:30 pm for refreshments with Amy Smith-Stewart prior to the tour. To become a member\, email hhart@thealdrich.org or join online here.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/curator-led-tour-of-uman-after-all-the-things/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum":MAILTO:general@thealdrich.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20250925T160037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160212Z
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SUMMARY:The Artful Evening Series
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with us during one of our Artful Evening events!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-artful-evening-series-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, Bellarmine Hall Galleries\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251014T194405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T194405Z
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Double the Cookies\, Double the Fun! One ticket gets you two gingerbread cookies to decorate and enjoy. Bring your favorite cookie buddy—or keep both for yourself!  \nWe’ll provide everything you need: cookies\, colorful icing\, and plenty of candy for decorating. Our friendly staff will be on hand with tips and inspiration to help you create a sweet masterpiece.  \nPerfect for kids and parents\, couples\, or friends looking for a cheerful holiday activity\, this event guarantees festive fun and a tasty keepsake to take home. Don’t wait—tickets are limited\, and the cookies are calling!  \nTickets are $15 per pair\, $10 for members and includes all materials. Reservations may be made at 1 pm or 2:30 pm; each workshop lasts for approximately 60 minutes. Workshops are limited to 6 pairs during each time slot\, save your spot in the form below before we sell out!   \nTo support the museum and take advantage of membership discounts\, please join today! Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.  \nWestport Museum is accessible via public transit! The Westport-Saugatuck railroad station has connections on the MTA New Haven line from Norwalk\, Bridgeport\, Stratford\, Milford\, and New Haven\, and more. Uber 2.3 miles to the Museum or take the Norwalk Wheels bus transit system when available to Post Road West at Myrtle Avenue\, which is a brief 7-minute walk from the Museum!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/gingerbread-cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,Museum,New
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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:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251124T185406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T185406Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce Experiences: Ursula von Rydingsvard:
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 13\, 2025\, 2–3pm \nINTO HER OWN is an artistic biography of von Rydingsvard’s work. The documentary goes behind the scenes as she and her collaborators produce new work. The film also delves into the artist’s personal life and how it shaped her work. \nViewer discretion advised: This documentary discusses topics that may be emotionally challenging or distressing. Please watch with care.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-experiences-ursula-von-rydingsvard/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251027T140031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T140031Z
UID:10002132-1765652400-1765659600@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:A Sherlock Carol
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse’s holiday tradition returns by popular demand for its third consecutive year! Two literary legends collide when a grown-up Tiny Tim calls on Sherlock Holmes to investigate the mysterious death of Ebenezer Scrooge. This wildly inventive holiday mashup of Dickens and Doyle blends mystery\, heart\, and humor in a witty and wondrous theatrical treat. A New York Times Critic’s Pick and international sensation\, A Sherlock Carol returns with members of its original\, off-Broadway cast and some exciting new faces—ready to warm the coldest heart and delight audiences of all ages.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/a-sherlock-carol/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251119T200723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T200723Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce Presents: Moses Ros\, Artist in Residence Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 14\, 2025\, 2–3:30pm \nJoin us for an in-depth conversation with Artist in Residence Moses Ros as he discusses his artistic process during his residency to produce the exhibit HUMAN / NATURE. \nLight reception will begin at 1:45pm followed by a short documentary entitled: “New York Artist & Their Art” beginning at 2pm. Moses’s lecture will begin at 2:30pm.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/bruce-presents-moses-ros-artist-in-residence-lecture/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251027T140031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T140031Z
UID:10002133-1765724400-1765731600@westportjournal.com
SUMMARY:A Sherlock Carol
DESCRIPTION:Westport Country Playhouse’s holiday tradition returns by popular demand for its third consecutive year! Two literary legends collide when a grown-up Tiny Tim calls on Sherlock Holmes to investigate the mysterious death of Ebenezer Scrooge. This wildly inventive holiday mashup of Dickens and Doyle blends mystery\, heart\, and humor in a witty and wondrous theatrical treat. A New York Times Critic’s Pick and international sensation\, A Sherlock Carol returns with members of its original\, off-Broadway cast and some exciting new faces—ready to warm the coldest heart and delight audiences of all ages.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/a-sherlock-carol/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Country Playhouse":MAILTO:boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085350
CREATED:20251021T213034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T213034Z
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SUMMARY:The Met: Live in HD Giordano’s Andrea Chénier
DESCRIPTION:Pre-screening talk with Michael Ciavaglia\, PhD: 12 p.m.\nThis free pre-screening talk will take place in the Quick Center’s Wien Experimental Theatre.\nQuick Members enjoy priority seating. \nGiordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover\, Maddalena di Coigny\, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard\, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-met-live-in-hd-giordanos-andrea-chenier/
LOCATION:Quick Center for the Arts\, 1073 North Benson Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States
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