A new exhibition by Westport artist Miggs Burroughs entitled, “Lenticular Views: Journeys through Time, Space, and Emotions,” will open Thursday at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave., Norwalk.

Westport artist Miggs Burroughs with some of his works at Norwalk’s Lockwood-Matthews Mansion. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The opening fundraising reception is Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will benefit the museum’s cultural and educational programs.

The ghost of Florence Mathews (1855-1938), who appears (and disappears), in some of the images, is expected to make a personal appearance at the reception, according to Burroughs. She is barely visible in the vestibule image on the right.

The exhibition, featuring many new works by Burroughs, including past and present views of the mansion, was curated by artist and designer Gail Ingis-Claus, and will run through Jan. 3. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Among panelists at tonight’s ArtSpeaks series at the Westport Arts Center were (l-r)  Kristin Heming, director of Pace Prints New York gallery; DJ Carey,  editorial director of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) magazine; Helen Klisser During WAC artistic director, and Matthew Patrick Smyth, New York interior designer and founder of Matthew Patrick Smyth, Inc. Their subject was “The Prints: Why Now?” The event was held in conjunction with WAC’s current exhibit, “The Print Show: Celebrating 45 years of Printmaking with Pace Prints, New York,” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

By James Lomuscio

Salman Rushdie: appearing at Staples. Contributed photo

Westport Schools Superintendent Elliott Landon said today that despite some parents’ worries about author Salman Rushdie being at Staples High School Thursday, he’s delighted that the controversial writer is coming to speak.

“I think as a community we should be delighted,” Landon said about Rushdie, a 68-year-old British Indian novelist and essayist.

In 1989, Rushdie made worldwide news when Iran’s Ayatolla Ruholla Khomeni issued a fatwa (edict) calling for the author’s assassination for his book “Satanic Verses” considered blasphemous by Muslims.

“It’s a huge honor that we are the only high school to have Salman Rushdie speaking at it,” he added. “I think it’s great!”

A crew from Geigers Home + Garden, New Canaan, spruces up the Westport Arts Center exterior – pro bono – today in advance of tonight’s ArtSpeaks panel discussion “The Prints: Why Now?” The 6 p.m. event, held in conjunction with the Center’s current exhibit, “The Print Show: Celebrating 45 years of Printmaking with Pace Prints, New York ,”  is expected to attract many interior designers and architects as well as nonprofessionals. The Center said panelists will offer “insights and tips on how to select art that serves both as an investment and as a wonderful addition to your home.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com

A house at 46 Wright St. in the Kings Highway Historic District is among nine winners of the Westport Historic District Commission (HDC) 2015 Preservation Awards to be presented in a Town Hall ceremony at 7 p.m. on Monday. The HDC said the Helen Muller Award for An Outstanding Property in a Local Historic District will be presented to Janet Russo Jacklin and William Jacklin, owners of the house, a Greek Revival/Second Empire-style, known as the Edmund W. Taylor House, circa 1840. The HDC cited the owners for their stewardship of a cultural resource that contributes significantly to the character and streetscape of Westport’s first historic district neighborhood. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Westport Country Playhouse tonight presented an artistic directors forum in conjunction with the current Playhouse production of Arthur Miller’s “Broken Glass.” It featured directors Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director and director of the current Playhouse production; James Bundy, Yale Rep, and John Tillinger, director of the world premiere of “Broken Glass’ at the Long Wharf Theatre. They discussed their personal insights with Miller and his work as an artist and man of the theater. Moderator for the panel was Chad Kinsman, artistic and management coordinator for the Playhouse. Pictured (l-r) are Kinsman, Bundy, Lamos, and Tillinger. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Judging took place today for top honors in the 12th annual Y’s Men of Westport Weston Camera Club photo competition. Taking part at the Westport Center for Senior Activities were three well-known area professional photographers (l-r) Larry Silver, Miggs Burroughs, and Daryl Hawk. Winners were selected from 90 photographs by 30 photographers and will be announced Friday at a 4 p.m. ceremony at the center. The exhibit will be on display at the center through Jan. 1. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

The house at 38 Woodside Ave., in Westport’s Old Hill section, is among nine winners of the Westport Historic District Commission (HDC) 2015 Preservation Awards to be presented in a Town Hall ceremony at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. The HDC said the award will be presented to Alex Hyman, owner of the vernacular-style house, circa 1850. According to the HDC, Hyman is a member of the third generation of the same family that has owned this property since 1922. This family’s residence began for them when they purchased what was barely a one room cabin 93 years ago. The HDC cited Alex Hyman’s efforts to preserve and enhance his family’s home and is recognized with a preservation award for historic rehabilitation. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

A house at 268 Wilton Road is among nine winners of the Westport Historic District Commission (HDC) 2015 Preservation Awards to be presented in a Town Hall ceremony at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. The HDC said the award will be presented to Peter Greenberg of Able Construction, builder of the house, known as the Charles Taylor House, circa 1803. The HDC cited Able Construction for its vision and rehabilitation of this important historic resource. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com