Film Screening: “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” with Q+A
Film Screening of 1959 Jazz on a Summer’s Day Followed by a Q+A with Brian Kane Thursday May 28...
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Film Screening of 1959 Jazz on a Summer’s Day Followed by a Q+A with Brian Kane Thursday May 28...
Read More19th century Italian court intrigue; chasing dinosaur DNA. Susan Granger reviews “The Leopard” and “Jurassic World: Rebirth.”
Read MoreZombies and tech bros: Susan Granger reviews “28 Years Later” and “Mountainhead.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreWacky Wes Anderson and wholesome Vince Vaughn: Susan Granger reviews “The Phoenician Scheme” and “Nonnas.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreSuburban criminals and a perilous vacation: Susan Granger reviews “Your Friends and Neighbors” and “La Palma.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreWatch live with Susan Granger: Granger screens “High Noon” with Maria Janis Cooper. Take a selfie with Cooper’s Oscar!
Read MoreUnderwater drama and class division: Susan Granger reviews “Last Breath” and “Sirens.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreTom Cruise and a unicorn: Susan Granger reviews “Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning” and “Death of a Unicorn.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreA Hollywood satire and an update: Susan Granger reviews “The Studio” and “The Four Seasons.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreA feel-good Broadway musical and an unfortunate release: Susan Granger reviews “Real Women Have Curves” and “Rust.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreA prismatic tragedy and a Broadway spectacle: Susan Granger reviews “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” and “Good American Family.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreFrom Bobby Darin to a feral mom: Susan Granger reviews “Just in Time” and Nightbitch.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreFrom Off-Broadway to Disneyland: Granger reviews the engrossing “We Had a World” and the disastrous “Snow White.” Read her reviews here.
Read MoreWestporter Susan Granger reviews two new streamers “Bridget Jones: Mad About About the Boy” on Peacock and “Zero Day” on Netflix.
Read MoreWestporter Susan Granger offers her predictions for Sunday’s Oscars.
Read MoreWestporter Susan Granger reviews two streamers–“The Gorge,” a sci-rom-fi, and “The Wild Robot,” an animated children’s movie.
Read MoreWestporter Susan Granger reviews two wildly divergent rom-coms– Oscar-frontrunner “Anora” and studio dud “You’re Cordially Invited.”
Read MoreWestporter Susan Granger reviews two Oscar hopefuls: MGM+’s bizarre and controversial “Emilia Pèrez” and the Colson Whitehead adaptation “Nickel Boys,” on Netflix.
Read MoreWelcome to Oscar season! Westporter Susan Granger reviews the epic “The Brutalist” and details where you can view each of the 10 Best Picture nominees.
Read MoreWestporter Susan Granger reviews two dramas, “September 5” and “The Last Showgirl,” both in theatres.
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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 includes a Guinness World Record holder, and an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and […]
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