Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History...
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Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History...
Read MoreChildren painted spooky scenes of the season on windows at local businesses Saturday.
Read MoreHundreds of little tricksters filled the streets Tuesday looking for treats in annual parade.
Read MoreMysterious deaths and Prohibition-era shenanigans and cults explored during Halloween season event.
Read MoreAnnual Children’s Halloween Parade, with treats on offer for little tricksters, set Oct. 29.
Read MoreMusical parade for littlest ghosts and gremlins set Oct. 25.
Read MoreAn early treat for Halloween season planned Oct. 5 by Westport Book Shop.
Read MoreJun 17, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect, who told police he was trick-or-treating with family when he was charged with trying to break into a local home last year, arrested for burglarizing second home in the neighborhood, police said.
Read MoreNov 1, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0
Suspect was detected allegedly trying to enter a local home by the owner’s security cameras, police said.
Read MoreHillspoint house is happily haunted by nine pumpkin-headed scarecrows — one for each of the residents’ grandchildren.
Read MoreBarbies expected to join the ranks of costumed superheroes, princesses and dinosaurs marching along Main Street for the annual holiday event.
Read MoreOct 6, 2023 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0
Fireside Mystery Theatre will perform “Nightfall on the Nutmeg State,” stories drawn from Connecticut legends and myths, in the style of live radio drama.
Read MoreWestport Book Shop partners with Earthplace and Tree Board for seasonal fun Oct. 7.
Read MoreMusic, dancing and food featured at Oct. 20 event.
Read MoreWestport-Weston Chamber of Commerce invites adults to scare up fun with Hall’outfits, spirited music and chill concoctions suited for the season.
Read MoreTwo animated movies, more kooky than spooky, are planned for families at the drive-in, but two others are for hard-core horror buffs.
Read MoreNov 2, 2021 | Community, Performing | 0
Family Fun Day brings seasonal smiles to Westport Country Playhouse Sunday afternoon … (Photos by Dawn Shmaruk)
Read MoreNov 1, 2021 | Community, Government, Opinion, Politics | 6
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Westport Country Playhouse hosts golf, mahjong, and canasta tournaments at Birchwood Country Club in Westport on Monday, June 15. Fundraiser in support of Westport Country Playhouse.
Join us for an engaging lecture hosted by Professor Gil Harel, exploring the iconic musical 1776 in the context of America’s 250th birthday in 2026. This talk will delve into how the musical, first performed in 1969, vividly portrays the struggles and compromises surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence, capturing the revolutionary spirit […]
Lauded by New York Magazine for "cutting edge klezmer," and the L.A. Blade as "rapturous and rollicking," the band specializes also in re-grooved standards, obscure vintage soundtrack gems, and genre-defying originals. Isle of Klezbos approaches Yiddish musical traditions with loving irreverence and profound respect. Now in their 27th year and counting, with a touring history […]
Join Tastebudsct for a culinary journey to America's founding — a flavorful and fun way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary! We will revisit the culinary traditions of early Americans, when simplicity, resourcefulness, and a deep connection to nature were the hallmarks of cooking styles. The tasting menu includes Johnnycakes, Traditional Wampanoag Succotash Recipe and Old […]
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Get Happy!,” a concert celebrating the legendary entertainer Judy Garland. The show was nominated for BroadwayWorld’s San Diego 2021 Regional Awards for Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance. Artist, creator, and producer Jenna Pastuszek will sing music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Easter Parade,” “Judy Live at Carnegie Hall,” “Judy at The Palace,” […]
Born in the new millennium, Luke Tyler Shelton makes soul-soothing rock-and-roll with all the ineffable charm of a faraway time. With a profound gift for dreaming up heavenly melodies and fantastically loose grooves, the Los Angeles native found his sound as part of a close-knit scene of young musicians and artists—a DIY-minded community whose spirit […]
Join us for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive. The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward, and preserves diverse representations of folklife; ballads, hymns, tales, poems, children’s […]
Get ready! The Dirty Sock Funtime Band (DSFB) returns to the Levitt Pavilion's Epstein Stage to blast off the Children's Series Launch with an extra special show! Take part in this wild, musical comedy show where anything (and we mean anything) can happen and everyone is celebrated for who they are! Join the adventures of […]
“One of America’s most talented, gifted, and affecting artists.” — American Songwriter Chris Pierce is a singular American voice whose songs carry equal parts soul, truth, and grace. Rooted in folk, blues, and Americana, his music speaks plainly and powerfully to the human condition, earning him a reputation as one of the most moving performers […]
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 […]
Formed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry. The group, which includes multi-instrumentalists Peter Lalish and Dan Molad, have released three albums, and toured the globe, cultivating a passionate following for their ingenious art-pop creations and […]
Come see a half dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup […]
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