Harrison Burke, 16, of Westport and his mother, author Jane Green, were among guests tonight at the Westport Arts Center (WAC) as it celebrated Moffly Media’s “Teens to Watch.”  Harrison was among members of the U.S. Junior National Team who won a bronze medal Aug. 28 at the world rowing championships in Rotterdam, (See WestportNow Aug. 28, 2016) The teens were selected for their achievements and for breaking boundaries in academics, athletics, volunteering and the arts. The teens, their families, teachers and counselors had an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and to view the current WAC “MORE Than Words” exhibit, which examines bullying in a broad cultural context. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Leslie LaSala for WestportNow.com

With temperatures in the 80s and high humidity, it seemed like a mid-summer night tonight at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in a special benefit concert by the DNR band for Westport’s WVEMS and first responders. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com

Yves Cantin, president of the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS), gets together tonight backstage with members of the DNR band before their Levitt Pavilion concert benefitting WVEMS and first responders. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The Westport Arts Center (WAC) tonight held a reception to mark the opening of its “MORE Than Words” exhibit curated by Gerry Snyder (r), dean of the School of Art at Pratt Institute. With him is Laura Perese, a WAC board member and part of curatorial team. The exhibit is focused on the theme of courage, resilience, and empowerment in the face of bullying. They are standing in front of Donald Moffett’s “He Kills Me” (1987.)  The exhibit runs through Oct. 29. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com

Among those at the Westport Arts Center (WAC) reception tonight marking the opening of its “MORE Than Words” exhibit were (l-r) artist Nina Bentley, Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe, and Amanda Innes, WAC executive director. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Leslie LaSala for WestportNow.com

Michael Barker, recently appointed managing director of the Westport Country Playhouse (WCP) was introduced tonight to WCP patrons and board members at the “2016 Gala Benefactor Preview Party” at Steinway & Sons Gallery, 501 Post Road East. Tonight’s event presented a glimpse of plans for the Monday, Sept. 19 WCP gala, which celebrates composers Lerner & Loewe. Actor Richard Thomas will host “The Night They Invented Champagne” at which Broadway artists perform Lerner & Loewe music. The gala theme serves as a springboard for the Playhouse’s October production of Lerner & Lowe’s “Camelot,” directed by Mark Lamos. Playhouse artistic director. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Just when you thought the Levitt Pavilion season was over, there will be a special performance Friday night by the (almost) all-physician local popular band DNR in a 9/11 salute to the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS) and all first responders. The concert, sponsored by Westport’s Matsu Sushi restaurant, begins at 7:30 p.m. It will be the seventh successive year for the DNR benefit concert for WVEMS sponsored by Matsu Sushi. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

As part of the Westport Library’s planned $19.5 million renovation is an updated lower-level River Walk space (above), providing users a quiet environment with increased natural light and the best views of the Saugatuck River. The library is seeking a $5 million town appropriation for the project with the majority of the funding coming from private donations.  Construction is set to commence in August 2017 with completion of the project slated for fall 2019. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo