Westport artist and graphic designer Naiad Einsel told a Westport Pubic Library audience Thursday night about the library’s exhibit of handmade valentines she exchanged with her late artist husband Walter over the course of their 46-year marriage. The exhibition “50 Years of Valentines”—is on view in the library’s riverwalk display case through March 31. See another photo below. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Emily Laux for WestportNow.com
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Brett Somers Aids Charity Benefit
Westport’s Brett Somers, the stage and screen star who was a regular panelist on the long-running “Match Game” TV game show, welcomed guests to Mitchells of Westport Wednesday night. A children’s charity fashion show at the store benefited Westport’s Save the Children and its tsunami relief fund. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo
Front Row Seat for Staples Players Gala
The Staples Players presented their “Thespianage 2005” fund-raising gala Saturday night at Westport’s Saugatuck Congregational Church.. The Staples High School group donated a portion of the proceeds to Westport’s Save the Children and its tsunami relief fund. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo
Nine-Letter Word for Type of Puzzle
Several dozen crossword puzzle fans turned out today for the Westport Public Library’s sixth annual crossword puzzle contest. New York Times Puzzle Editor Will Shortz (left, white shirt) distributes puzzles to the three finalists—(l-r on platform) Terry Bernstein, Norman Davis and Philip Winer. They and other contestants had 20 minutes to complete each of four puzzles. None of the finalists completed the last puzzle, but Winer was the winner because he had the fewest blank spaces. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Getting Ready for Saturday Night’s “Thespiagage 2005” Gala
Broadway veterans will take the stage with Staples Players members and alumni Saturday evening at “Thespianage 2005,” a fund-raising gala to benefit the award-winning Staples Players High School theatre club at the Saugatuck Congregational Church. The evening will feature cabaret-style performances like Mein Herr, from the Broadway show “Cabaret” (pictured), as well as live and silent auctions, and a champagne and dessert buffet. For tickets and/or further information, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or call (203) 341-1310. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kerry Long for WestportNow.com
Paul Newman Gives $35,000 to Westport Historical Society
The Westport Historical Society has received a contribution of $10,000 from Paul Newman and an additional contribution of $25,000 through the Paul Newman Fund at the Fairfield County Community Foundation and Newmans Own, the group announced today.
It said both gifts will be used in support of the SocietyҒs mission of preserving, presenting and celebrating the history of Westport.
As longtime Westport residents, Newman and his wife, Joanne Woodward, have shown their commitment over many years to the Societys active role in the community, an announcement said.
ғThe WHS is extremely grateful for this substantial gift,” said Denise Torv, WHS executive director. “Such a vote of confidence renews our energy as committee members, staff, directors and volunteers create programs and activities of the highest and most diverse caliber possible.
Westport Country Playhouse Meets $850,000 Kresge Challenge
The Westport Country Playhouse has succeeded in earning an $850,000 grant toward its renovation from the Kresge Foundation, the Playhouse said today.
The Kresge Challenge grant to the Playhouse was contingent upon the theatre’s “Campaign for a New Era” raising $4.5 million between Jan. 1, 2004 and Dec, 31, 2004.
According to Elisabeth Saxe, Playhouse development director, “We actually exceeded the Kresge goal within the year-end deadline. The largest individual gift to the challenge was $500,000 and the smallest $20. Every gift is treasured.”
The “Campaign for a New Era” has now raised a total of $27 million, inclusive of the Kresge grant, according to a Playhouse announcement.
“Play With Your Food” Begins Third Season
The Westport Arts Center and JIB Productions today began another season of their highly successful “Play With Your Food” theater-luncheon programs at Westport’s Toquet Hall. The readings of one-act plays by award-winning playwrights, buffet lunch, and discussions with actors is now in its third season. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo
Music to Laugh By
Concert pianist David Hollander delighted the Westport/Weston Y’s Men today with a demonstration concert and a musical show-and-tell with funny anecdotes. It was a return performance for the Wilton resident, author of “Concert Goers Survival Guide,” popular with neophyte concert goers. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com
Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2005 Apprenticeship Program
If you are a high school student with an interest in theater, the Westport Country Playhouse 2005 apprenticeship program might be for you.
The Playhouse has announced that applications are now being accepted for the program, which runs from June 28 to Aug. 21. Deadline for applications is April 1.
Apprentices rotate through work assignments and performance responsibilities so that each is exposed to the many facets of a theatrical production.
Work assignments include scene construction and painting, properties, company management, marketing and theatre administration. Performance responsibilities include running crew, concessions, front of house and
parking.
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