Month: November 2018 - Page 6

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Marina Dusk

Dusk today at the Ned Dimes Marina at Compo Beach. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Westport and area, which is in effect from noon to 3 p.m. Monday.

Burning Odor Forces Bus Evacuation

Westport firefighters today responded to a report of a burning odor on a bus traveling on I-95 from New York City to Providence, Rhode Island. The passengers were evacuated just below the Hillspoint Road overpass while firefighters determined there was no fire but a problem with the braking system. A replacement bus was sent to carry the passengers to their destination. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Sunday, November 25, 2018

1:30 p.m. – Westport Library – Take-it-Apart Workshop
2 p.m. – Town Hall – Westport Community Theatre: “The Price” by Arthur Miller

See more events: Celebrate Westport Calendar

Saturday, November 24th, 2018

Playhouse Gallery Debuts

Westport artist Ann Chernow tells a packed audience tonight about her works displayed at the new Gallery at the Westport Country Playhouse. She and fellow Westport artist Miggs Burroughs joined to produce the exhibit, “Amazing Grace,” which focuses on real and invented people from life’s shadows. The inaugural exhibit was made possible through a partnership the Playhouse formed with the Westport Permanent Art Collection and the Artists Collective of Westport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Artists Talk

Westport artists Miggs Burroughs and Ann Chernow get together at tonight’s opening of their joint exhibit “Amazing Grace” at the new Gallery at the Westport Country Playhouse. They said their striped outfits were purely coincidental. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com

Gallery Crowd

There was a packed crowd tonight at the opening reception for the new Gallery at the Westport Country Playhouse. Ann Chernow and fellow Westport artist Miggs Burroughs joined to produce the exhibit, “Amazing Grace,” which focuses on real and invented people from life’s shadows. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Alums Victorious in Annual Rugby Match

More than 40 alumni and current Staples High school rugby players came together today for the annual alumni rugby match. The alumni squad easily defeated the Staples team. After the game finished all the participants stayed and played an extra 60 minutes of game time. The popularity of the rugby program has flourished under Head Coach David Lyme. Rugby is now the largest contact sport at Staples with approximately 100 players expected to play in the upcoming season. Pictured: current senior Henry Engles with the ball. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Christmas Tree Farm Open for Business

The Connecticut Audubon Society – H. Smith Richardson Christmas Tree Farm at 16 Sasco Creek Road in Westport opened for business today, selling Christmas trees and wreaths. Customers can pick out a tree and cut it down themselves or ask for assistance. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Making the Perfect Cut

After finding the perfect Christmas tree at The Connecticut Audubon Society – H. Smith Richardson Christmas Tree Farm at 16 Sasco Creek Road, a family works together today to make the perfect cut. Today was the first day of the season at the farm. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo