Category: Arts & Leisure - Page 146

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Discussion on Media at Library

The League of Women Voters of Westport and the Westport Library today sponsored a panel discussion “Media Matters 2017: Media & Politics.” Pictured with Pat Porio of the LWV at the podium are (l-r) David Briggs, CNN; Lucina Lopez, Reuters; Nancy Newill Doniger, Easton Courier, and Bill Yousman, director of the Media Literacy and Digital Culture graduate program at Sacred Heart University. Briggs said, “Fake news is a problem. We receive fake news probably 20 to 30 times a day, but we are determined to tell the truth.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Aux Delices Opens on Church Lane

Aux Delices French bakery and cafe today opened its second location in Westport at 44 Church Lane, just in time for warmer weather and sunny skies. As part of the opening celebration, it offered complimentary coffee to customers. The new space was formerly occupied by SoNo Baking Company’s Bakery and Cafe, which closed earlier this month. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Celebrating Jazz

On hand tonight as the Jazz Society of Fairfield County (JazzFC) celebrated its formation as a nonprofit with an initial concert at Westport’s 323 Restaurant were (l-r) Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe, state Rep. Gail Lavielle, and musicians Richard Epstein and Greg Wall. Marpe and Lavielle read proclamations heralding the group whose mission is to enrich the cultural life of Fairfield County by promoting the performance and appreciation of Jazz music. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

JazzFC Celebrates Debut as Nonprofit

The Jazz Society of Fairfield County (JazzFC) tonight celebrated its formation as a nonprofit with an initial concert at Westport’s 323 Restaurant. Among those performing were singer Melissa Newman of Westport and Greg Wall, known as the “jazz rabbi,” who is a celebrated musician and recording artist. He is rabbi at the Beit Chaverim Synagogue in Westport. WestportNow.com video by Helen Klisser During

Comings & Goings: Savannah Bee to Bedford Square

Savannah Bee Company, known for its premium artisanal honeys, honey-based health and beauty products, and mission to educate people about the wonders of the Honeybee and preserving the art of beekeeping, will open in Bedford Square this summer. It will offer daily honey tastings and an extensive health and beauty section featuring luxurious products made with ingredients straight from the hive, according to the Savannah, Georgia-based-company. The Westport boutique will be Savannah Bee’s first store in the Northeast. To date, it has four locations in Georgia, one in Florida, and two in South Carolina, with three more locations opening this summer, including Westport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

It’s a Setup for Woman’s Club Art Show

Installation was underway today for the weekend Westport Woman Club’s Art Show fundraiser. Curator Miggs Burroughs (2nnd r) worked with participating Westport area artists (l-r) Julie Leff, Dorothy Robertshaw and Nina Bentley for the event, which runs on Saturday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (opening reception) and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. This year’s show is dedicated to the memory of recently deceased local artist Naiad Einsel and features multiple works by 14 artists across an array of media. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

In 1950s and ‘60s Fashion

It was a 1950s and ‘60s look today at a Westport Arts Center (WAC) fashion show. Models walked the runway wearing vintage dresses and accessories provided by Vintage Virtuosa and Vintage by Sue Harmon, in preparation for the Westport Arts Center’s Martini Madness gala on May 20. The backdrop for the event was the “Main Street to Madison Avenue” exhibition focused on the advertisers and designers of the time period. Pictured (l-r) Price Snedaker, Dana Harmon, Lisa Lampert, Erika Miller, WAC Executive Director Amanda Innes, Orly Angerthal, Leslie LaSala, Deborah Murphy, Xenia Gross and Silvia Durno. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Comings & Goings: 2nd Aux Delices Location Opens Next Week

Aux Delices French bakery and cafe, 1035 Post Road East, opens its second location in Westport next week at 44 Church Lane, according to owners Greg Addonizio and his wife Debra Ponzek. The new space was formerly occupied by SoNo Baking Company’s Bakery and Cafe which closed this month. Ponzek said the new location is its fifth since opening its first cafe in Riverside in 1995. Other locations are in Greenwich and Darien. She said the Church Lane location features the same range of baked goods and gourmet foods as its other Westport location, which opened in June 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Concours d’Caffeine Set for Sunday

After a two-year absence, Concours d’Caffeine, a mini-version of the Concours d’Elegance classic car show, is returning to Westport on Sunday.

Among featured vehicles is Weston resident Alden Sherman’s 1938 Bugatti Type57C. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The event, presented by Jaguar Land Rover Fairfield with Concours Consulting Partners and benefiting the Westport Police Benevolent Association, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Railroad Place.

An announcement said Concours d’Caffeine “combines the excitement of a Concours d’Elegance and the relaxed atmosphere of a Sunday morning cars and coffee gathering of motoring enthusiasts.”

The event is free to owners and show guests alike. Area businesses and restaurants will be open for coffee and lunch to make it a leisurely Sunday enjoyment for all attendees.

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Curtain Call for ‘Lunch Hour’ Reading

The cast of “Lunch Hour” takes a bow tonight at the Westport Country Playhouse following the script-in-hand reading of the play written by the late Jean Kerr. Pictured (l-r) : Mark Shanahan, Kate MacCluggage, James Waterston, Rebekah Brockman, John Skelley and Peter Chenot, program directions. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com