Tents went up today on Jesup Green for the Westport Library’s summer book sale July 20-23. Beginning Monday, volunteers will set up tables and stock them in the traditional categories. According to Rachel Pegnataro, library director of communications, the sale involves more than 300 volunteers and more are needed. She encourages interested organizations and individuals who wish to volunteer to contact Jennifer Bangser at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Organizers of Westport’s annual Labor Day weekend music fest at the Levitt Pavilion today announced the lineup, a name change, and a smaller footprint for the event.

Crowds at last year’s festival. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Now known as the Blues & Views Festival — the BBQ part was dropped — it returns for the 12th consecutive year. Concert days are Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday Sept. 1.

Names among the blues, soul, rock and funk artists performing include Anders Osborne, Lawrence, Neville Jacobs, The Main Squeeze, Flow Tribe, High & Mighty Brass Band, Southern Avenue, The Commonheart, Kat Wright, The National Reserve, Jake Kulak and the Lowdown, and Fairfield’s School of Rock.

The popular “Jesup Jam” on the grounds of the Westport Library parking lot offers bouncy amusements, face painting, slime table and other arts and crafts for kids, an announcement said.

Terrain, 561 Post Road East, and the Artists Collective of Westport tonight hosted a preview party for the exhibit “The Forest Floor,” which opens Friday and runs through July 22. It features Interpretations of the forest floor by 12 artists, whose works are for sale. During the exhibit’s run, the store is featuring plant and floral designs and its cafe will offer a “forest floor-inspired menu.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com

Westport artist Wendy Pieper shows off one of her works tonight that is part of the Artists Collective of Westport exhibit “The Forest Floor,” which opens Friday and runs through July 22 at Terrain, 561 Post Road East. Twelve artists are featured, including the late Dan Long, who was paid tribute at tonight’s preview party. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com

Rain cut down the crowd size, but the show went on tonight at the Levitt Pavilion with Laney Jones and the Spirits, an Americana/pop/folk group from Nashville. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Westport photographer Richard Frank addresses a Westport Library reception tonight marking the opening in the South Gallery of “Transformation: The Workers.” He documented the entire two-year renovation of the Library. While photographing the workers, he said he was impressed with their skills and pride in the quality of their work. This exhibit offers an ode to the craftsmen behind the new building. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com

Lard Dog & the Band of Shy entertained tonight at the Levitt Pavilion, part of the Melissa & Doug children’s series. The Parents’ Choice Award winners delighted young and old with their catchy songs, interactive props, and multimedia graphics. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com

Staples Players presents  their summer presentation, “Back to the 80’s,” Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, $15 for seniors (matinees only). Pictured: foreground (l-r) Daisy Brackett (SHS ‘19), Tobey Patton (SHS ‘20), Charlie Zuckerman (SHS ‘18), Mia Kobylinski (SHS ‘19), Colin Konstanty (SHS ‘22), and Maizy Boosin (SHS ’21). More information at http://www.staplesplayers.com. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kerry Long photo

The Westport Community Band, under the direction of Sal LaRusso, former director of bands for Weston High School, performed at the Levitt Pavilion tonight with guest conductor William Sand. The 60-piece group performed a wide variety of music, including concert band compositions, show tunes, marches, pop, and classical. Founded in 1977, the band is composed of adult musicians from Fairfield and Westchester Counties who represent a wide variety of professional backgrounds. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

By Susan Granger

After the climactic tragedy of “Avengers: Endgame,” in “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” it seems that 16-year-old insecure Peter Parker — aka Spider-Man — is left to battle baddies on his own.

His story begins as Midtown High School’s TV station broadcasts an “in memoriam” for Tony Stark and other Marvel Cinematic Universe superheroes who died fighting Thanos. That incident is referred to as “the Blip” in which half the population disappeared and then reappeared five years later.

Since Peter and his pals — Ned (Jacob Batalon), MJ (Zendaya), Betty (Angourie Rice) and Flash (Tony Revolori) — were blipped, they have to repeat their sophomore year, alongside hunky Brad (Remy Hill), who was five years their junior but is now is Peter’s rival for MJ’s affection.

Just as everyone prepares for summer field trip to Europe, Peter is summoned by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Peter’s inner conflict is immediately apparent. He wants to lead a normal life, playing with his friends, and, maybe, getting a kiss from MJ atop the Eiffel Tower. But as Tony Stark’s protégé, duty calls.