BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westport Journal - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westportjournal.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westport Journal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000 DTSTAMP:20260309T184805Z CREATED:20260309T184805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T184805Z UID:10002619-1773336600-1773343800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: "A Bevy of Beauty" DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the opening reception for A Bevy of Beauty at the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery\, Main Library\, from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday\, March 12. The Gallery’s latest show features the paintings of Keith Magner\, Nathan Rosler\, and Rosa Sclafani; the artists will speak at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.\n\n\nA Bevy of Beauty will be on display from March 5 through May 2\, 2026\, during regular Library hours. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-opening-a-bevy-of-beauty/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Keith-Magner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T160000 DTSTAMP:20251231T164014Z CREATED:20251231T164014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T164014Z UID:10002193-1769868000-1769875200@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Soundwaves Concert: "Symbiosis - Music for Violin & Cello" DESCRIPTION:Join renowned musicians Katie Lansdale and Darrett Adkins (violin and cello\, respectively) of the Lions Gate Trio for a Soundwaves concert that interweaves unforgettable solo and duo music spanning three centuries.\n\n\nA solo cello can create a cathedral of sound on its own; a violin can soar to the stratosphere and beyond. Together\, their synergy forms a dialogue like no other. You will hear the inimitable grace of Josef Haydn countered by the soulful sounds of Mieczyslaw Weinberg\, while the brilliance of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue leads to Zoltan Kodaly’s duo\, a tour-de-force for violin and cello. \n\n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary event\, which will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to meet the musicians.\n\n\nSoundwaves concerts are generously sponsored by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/soundwaves-concert-symbiosis-music-for-violin-cello/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Lions-Gate-Trio-updated-photo-2025-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:eref@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20251231T162445Z CREATED:20251231T162445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T162445Z UID:10002192-1768498200-1768505400@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Reception: "Expressions of Love" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an opening reception for the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery’s latest exhibit\, Expressions of Love\, a Community Art Show. The show represents submissions from the Fairfield community with unique interpretations on the theme of love\, using color\, imagery\, composition\, personal experience and creative expression. Light refreshments will be served.\n\n\nExpressions of Love can be viewed in the Kershner Gallery from January 10 through February 28\, 2026\, during regular Main Library hours. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-reception-expressions-of-love/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.15.26-Expressions-of-Love.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:eref@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20251105T152923Z CREATED:20251105T152923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152923Z UID:10002149-1763820000-1763827200@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Soundwaves Concert: Violin & Verse at Fairfield Public Library DESCRIPTION:Please join Fairfield Public Library for our November Soundwaves concert\, Violin & Verse\, featuring violinist Katie Lansdale and actor Caroline Kinsolving.\n\n\nThis extraordinary performance will combine poetry\, dramatic monologue and solo violin music\, transporting listeners to many different corners of the world. The acclaimed violinist and renowned actor will collaborate to create an exquisite afternoon event\, entwining language and sound.\n\n\nPlease stay after the performance for a chance to meet the performers. Light refreshments will be served.\n\n\nSoundwaves concerts are generously sponsored by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/soundwaves-concert-violin-verse-at-fairfield-public-library/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Acting,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Katie-Lansdale-violinist-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T193000 DTSTAMP:20251105T152439Z CREATED:20251105T152439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152439Z UID:10002148-1763575200-1763580600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Author Talk with Brigitte Dale DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Public Library welcomes author\, editor and historian Brigitte Dale\, who will be discussing her first novel\, The Good Daughters. Brigitte grew up in Fairfield and still resides in Connecticut\, where she is an editor by day and an author by night (or early morning!)\n\n\nThe Good Daughters is a moving and vivid story of three suffragettes in 1912 London\, from wildly different backgrounds but bound by their desire to have a say in their future. Fiona Davis\, NY Times best-selling author of The Stolen Queen\, says “Dale’s beautifully written novel drew me right in–it was almost as if I was marching right along with her vibrant cast of characters in their fight for suffrage.”\n\n\nPlease register. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/author-talk-with-brigitte-dale/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture/Book/Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/good-daughters-book-cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T163000 DTSTAMP:20251105T151352Z CREATED:20251105T151352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T151352Z UID:10002147-1763110800-1763310600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Friends of Fairfield Public Library Big Fall Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Friends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale. Thousands of books for all ages\, tastes\, and genres; most items $1-$5. Daily specials. All proceeds support FPL’s programs and services.\n\n\nHours are: Fri.\, November 14\, 9:00am-4:30pm\n\n\n Sat.\, November 15\, 10:00 am-4:30pm\n\n\n Sun. November 16\, 1:00pm – 4:30pm URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/friends-of-fairfield-public-library-big-fall-book-sale/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Book-sale.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20251103T210640Z CREATED:20251103T210640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T210640Z UID:10002146-1763055000-1763062200@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Opening: "Into the Light" DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a reception for the latest Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery show\, ” Into the Light”\, featuring the paintings of Laura Barr\, Jim Fiora and Suzanne Heilmann. The artists will speak about their work at 6:00pm\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\n\n“Into the Light” can be viewed from November 8\, 2025 through January 3\, 2026 during regular Fairfield Public Library hours. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/bruce-s-kershner-art-gallery-opening-into-the-light/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery (art for sale) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Laura-Barr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Public Library":MAILTO:sjarzombek@fplct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20251103T204708Z CREATED:20251103T204708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T204708Z UID:10002143-1762790400-1762797600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Stories of Connection: Ukraine and CT's Sister Cities DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this storytelling event with members of Ukraine Aid International (UAI)\, who will highlight the powerful connections built between Connecticut communities and their sister cities in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.\n\n\nHear from co-founders and members of UAI’s team\, who will share personal experiences and insights on how local partnerships are making a real difference in people’s lives in Ukraine’s most war-torn regions.\n\n\nPlease visit UAI website to learn more about the organization https://ukraineaidinternational.org\n\n\nRegistration is encouraged. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/stories-of-connection-ukraine-and-cts-sister-cities/ LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 165 Unquowa Road\, Fairfield\, Connecticut\, 06824\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ukraine-flag-with-sunflowers.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR