Families are invited to enjoy a free Flag Day celebration on the Fairfield University campus this weekend, with a wide variety of activities complementing an art exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Westport schools superintendent Thomas Scarice receives a contract extension and a three percent wage increase.
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Susan Granger reviews the Netflix film Remarkably Bright Creatures, a predictable drama set in a seaside town.
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Black Dog Band brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the VFW Post 399 in Westport this Saturday, June 13.
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Visitors to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk can now learn more about how avian species play a part in marine environments, with a new exhibit debuting today.
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A 21-year-old Bridgeport woman faces first-degree larceny charges for allegedly processing fake returns in Westport.
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John “Jack” Klinge Sr., a beloved husband, father, and dedicated Westport civic leader, passed away on June 9, 2026.
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The Westport Country Playhouse hosts the comedy dog spectacular, Mutts Gone Nuts, on June 21 at 4 p.m.
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Extremely hot weather is forecast for today through Sunday. Governor Lamont encourages citizens to be aware of the risks of extreme heat and how to prevent heat-related sickness.
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Westport school district will provide a three percent raise to 65 non-union positions starting in the new fiscal year.
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Westport Pride welcomes the community to its annual celebration at noon Sunday on Jesup Green.
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Westport Community Theatre presents Thornton Wilder’s classic comedy, The Matchmaker, opening on June 12.
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Cross Highway will close for daytime utility work tomorrow and Friday ahead of the upcoming bridge replacement project.
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See the new Long Lots and Stepping Stones School designs at Town Hall tonight at 7 p.m.
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Connecticut residents are invited to explore the cultural venues and other attractions in their region and across the state this weekend, as Connecticut Open House Day returns.
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Staples baseball defeated Fairfield Ludlowe 8-3 in the Class LL State Tournament semifinal, advancing to the championship.
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Linda Mae Volckmann, a dedicated mother and grandmother who cherished her family and community, passed away in 2026.
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Bonnie Raitt will headline the annual Levitt Pavilion gala on August 9 in Westport to support local free programming.
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Violinist Sara Caswell headlines this week’s Jazz at the Post series at VFW Post 399 in Westport.
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Join the Cedar Point Yacht Club for an open house on June 14 to learn about membership and enjoy local views and cocktails.
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The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]
July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
Ballet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]
ELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]
July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
Join us for an evening inspired by Looking for History, MoCACT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory, loss, and place into a local context, inviting audiences to reflect on the spaces that have shaped—and disappeared from—our shared landscape. Moderated by journalist and 06880 founder […]
July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
Amani Burnham - Debut Album Tour : FREE TICKET SHOW THURSDAY, JULY 16 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Box office opens on-site 2-hours before show time; free tickets available […]
Something organic has been blooming from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile, a band of five twenty somethings with […]
July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
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 […]
Westport Country Playhouse’s junior version of its popular Script in Hand playreading series will present the swashbuckling, magical adventure of “Peter Pan,” written by J. M. Barrie and adapted by […]
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