Barry Katz of Westport views etchings by artist Dan Walsh at the Westport Arts Center tonight which hosted an opening reception for its exhibit “The Print Show.” It features prints from New York’s Pace Prints, a renowned publisher of contemporary fine art prints. The exhibit continues through Oct. 31. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com

tScenes from tonight’s opening reception at the Westport Arts Center for its new exhibit, “The Print Show: Celebrating 45 years of Printmaking with Pace Prints, New York.” The exhibit runs through Oct. 31.  Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com and contributed photos

The Westport Community Theatre production of the Neil Simon musical comedy, “They’re Playing Our Song,” opens Friday.  Featuring Mike L’Altrella of Oxford, Conn and Laura Blackwell of Ridgefield (pictured), the play runs through Oct. 18 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. and additional performances on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. The theatre is located in the lower level of Town Hall. Tickets are $28, $26 for seniors/students. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Workers today prepare the main tent for the Westport Country Playhouse’s annual fundraising gala Monday, “Something Wonderful: A Gala Evening Celebrating 2015 Tony Award Winner Kelli O’Hara.”  It features special guest Matthew Morrison and begins with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

By Susan Granger

“Black Mass” revolves around James “Whitey” Bulger (Johnny Depp), South Boston’s criminal kingpin. His extraordinary power emanated from his friendship with FBI agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton), who masterminded the destruction of the rival Italian Mafia, utilizing information fed to him by Bulger.

And it didn’t hurt that Whitey’s brother, Billy (Benedict Cumberbatch), was a powerful, highly respected politician, rising to the presidency of the Massachusetts State Senate.

Back in 1975, Whitey Bulger was approached by his ambitious childhood friend Connolly to inform on other criminals. Instead of considering it “ratting,” they felt they’d made a mutually profitable “business opportunity.”

“An alliance like this doesn’t weaken you,” Connolly assured him. “It makes you stronger.”

Installation was completed today of the Westport Art Center’s next exhibit, “The Print Show,” featuring prints from New York’s Pace Prints, a renowned publisher of contemporary fine art prints. Among those putting up the works by American artist James Turrell (Suite from Aten Reign, 2014) were Helen Klisser During (l), WAC’s artistic director, and Duvian Montoya. The exhibit will showcase the unique art of printmaking and how it has evolved over the last 45 years. It will also feature work by Donald Baechler, Jennifer Bartlett, Francesco Clemente, Chuck Close, Jean Dubuffet, Helen Frankenthaler, April Gornik, Mary Heilmann, Sol LeWitt, Ryan McGinness, Paul Morrison, Wangechi Mutu, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, Claes Oldenburg, James Siena, Kiki Smith, Pat Steir, and Fred Wilson. The exhibit opens Friday with a reception 6 to 8 p.m.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The (almost) all-physician local popular band DNR performed tonight at the Westport Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 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, was the final event of the season at the Levitt. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Diehard DNR fans Westporters Julie and Tom McNamee were at the Levitt Pavilion tonight dancing to their favorite band. The McNamees, who were married on July 12, 2008, regularly attend DNR concerts and have been featured multiple times on WestportNow. (See WestportNow Sept. 11, 2011) (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com