Month: July 2014

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Latin Guitar World Fusion at Levitt

The band Incendio entertained at the Westport Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts tonight under a partial moon. The Los Angeles-based group’s music has been called Latin guitar world fusion and ranges from classical, to jazz, to rock, to flamenco, to Celtic, to even bluegrass. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Incendio at Levitt

The new Levitt Pavilion tonight hosted the Incendio band as part of its shortened season of free nights of entertainment. Formed in the summer of 1999 by Jim Stubblefield, Jean-Pierre Durand and Liza Carbé, Incendio (which means “fire” in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish), became a vehicle for the influences and compositional talents of the three musicians. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Standing Ovation

There was a standing ovation for the Incendio band at the Westport Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts tonight. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Taken to the Cleaners

Two pairs of ducks converged on Minute Men Cleaners, 600 Riverside Ave., in Westport’s Saugatuck section today. The double ducks trip was taken to the cleaners in late afternoon. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Jamison Daily for WestportNow.com

Dog Days of Summer

If there were a lot of news, maybe Barkley and his Frisbee would not be worth a picture. But it’s the dog days of summer in Westport and Barkley and his Roseville Road doings make the cut today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Bob Eckman for WestportNow.com

Westport Outdoors: Westport Farmers Market

The Westport Farmers Market, 50 Imperial Ave., is today’s featured spot in our WestportNow series Westport Outdoors, highlighting popular spots where Westporters gather to eat, play, or relax during the warm-weather months. Visitors to the Farmers Market have a variety of vendors offering lunch on Thursdays. Greenwich-based BoxCar Cantina had a long line at the market today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Jazz Brunch Set for Rive Bistro on Sunday

The Jazz Ensemble will play on the Rive Bistro patio. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed graphic

The Jazz Ensemble from Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County will be featured at a special Jazz Brunch on Sunday at Rive Bistro, 200 Riverside Ave. from noon to 2 p.m.

Eric Sierra, owner and chef, said he looks forward to welcoming the musicians on the restaurant patio overlooking the Saugatuck River. For reservations, phone (203)557-8049.

Neighborhood Studios is a not-for-profit school of the arts headquartered in Bridgeport, which has provided arts enrichment for the children of Bridgeport for more than 30 years.

Many of its students have gone on to success in the music and art worlds. For further information, visit www.nstudios.org, or contact Executive Director Frank Derico at (203)366-3300, X228.

Comings & Goings: Senor Salsa to Post Road West

Senor Salsa, a fresh Mexican Grill, will open soon at 221 Post Road West in the Westbank Center. Owner Garry Dean operates the popular Senor Salsa at 580 Post Road, Fairfield. The space which has been unoccupied for about 10 years, according to a Realtor, was the former location of several restaurants including Connelly’s, Artists Pub, and Divine Mediterranean Grill. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 15 Old Orchard Road

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 15 Old Orchard Road, off Maple Avenue North, is in process. Built in 1940, the 1-1/2 story cape has 2,046-square feet and is situated on a .50-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com