Lexi Schwartz, 15, of Westport today looks over a window display she is designing at Splash Of Pink, 275 Post Road East. The Staples High School sophomore has been interested in fashion design for more than five years, taking some design and fashion courses outside of school. This is her first window display, which she says is a great way to express her interest in both fashion and interior design. As for a career, she says she is interested in either fashion design or being a child psychologist. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Staples Players will present “Urinetown, The Musical,” on Friday, March 17, Saturday, March 18, Friday, March 24, Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday, March 19 at a 3 p.m. matinee. The play is winner of three 2002 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical. Staples Players say they hope to use its production to raise awareness about the current global water crisis. Pictured are Remy Laifer (Staples ’17) and Zoe Samuels (Staples ’17)  as Bobby Strong and Hope Cladwell. Tickets available online at www. staplesplayers.com.  See a video sneak peek HERE. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo by Kerry Long

Today’s Play With Your Food lunchtime play reading series at Toquet Hall included actors Don Striano Kate Katcher, Jeremy Funke, Katie Sparer, and John O’Hern performing ”Over the River and Through the Woods” by Joe DiPietro (1996). Additional performances are Wednesday and Thursday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Editor’s note: WestportNow film critic Susan Granger offered these thoughts on the death of actor Robert Osborne, the genial host of Turner Classic Movies, who died Monday at 84.

By Susan Granger

We mourn the loss of one of our most enthusiastic and informed colleagues.

Jane Powell and Robert Osborne often appeared together to discuss Hollywood history. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) File photo

With his encyclopedic knowledge, Robert Osborne was not only a brilliant film historian but also a veritable fountain of anecdotes and Hollywood lore, establishing a warm, personal connection with his television audience. His generosity of spirit was apparent to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

I met Robert through my lifelong friend Jane Powell with whom he spent Christmas. For many years, Jane, her husband — the late Dick Moore — and Robert spent Christmas Eve with our family in Westport.

His greatest pleasure in life was sharing his love of classic films and — because of his TCM legacy — he will be with us always.

Today was half-price day at the Westport Library book sale. On Tueday, books are free with a suggested donation. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

A large Westport Arts Center crowd today enjoyed the music of Greg Wall (2nd r), also known as “the Jazz Rabbi.” Wall and his band, “Portal,” which includes bassist Rich Zurkowski, Matt Moadel on drums, and David Morgan on keyboard, played a tribute to Wall’s jazz heroes. The set included original music combining elements of Jazz, Jewish, and African American roots music as well as classics from the original golden era of Jewish New York. Wall has been the spiritual leader of Beit Chaverim Synagogue in Westport since 2013. The band plays Thursday nights at Westport’s 323 Restaurant. This was the final concert in the Arts Center’s 2016-17 Jazz Music series. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Westporter Larry Aasen today purchased a book of political quotations at the Westport Library book sale. “I’m a political junkie,” he said. Aasen’s wife, Martha, has been a longtime member of the library’s Board of Trustees. The sale continues until noon Tuesday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Weston resident and playwright David Wiltse was among shoppers today at the Westport Winter Farmers Market at Gilbertie’s Herb & Gardens, 7 Sylvan Lane.  Hamden-based Daniel Casbarro studies the knives that Wiltse brought along for sharpening.“I heard about this excellent knife sharpener from my wife,” said Wiltse, who is married to Anne Keefe, Westport Country Playhouse curator of the popular Script in Hand reading series. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com