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Yesterday’s Roundup gave an incorrect date for the Staples High School girls soccer team’s FCIAC championship match.
The correct date is tomorrow — Thursday, November 4 (7 p.m., Fairfield Warde High School). The #4 Wreckers face #6 Wilton. Both teams advanced on Monday, via penalty kick semifinal wins.
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“Doubt: A Parable” is a compelling, though-provoking play. (I saw it on Broadway, and was mesmerized.) It opened at the Westport Country Playhouse last night, marking a return to in-person performances at the historic theater.
The Playhouse has planned 4 post-show discussions. They’ll feature community guests who deal closely with issues addressed in the play: a drama about a nun’s’ suspicion of a priest’s behavior.
They’ll include Beth McCabe, co-leader for Connecticut chapter of SNAP (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests), on Thursday, November 11; SNAP member Mark Fuller on Friday, November 12; Lucy Gellman, editor of The Arts Paper on Tuesday, November 16, and Thomas Burke, associate minister of children, youth and families at Norfield Congregational Church, on Friday, November 19.
The discussions are free, and open to the public; tickets to “Doubt” are not required.
For more information on the discussions, click here. For tickets, click here.
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Leonor Dao Turut takes center stage as guest art exhibitor for November, at the Westport Book Shop.
The Westporter shows 6 works, all started in the early days of the pandemic when she wanted to capture her emotions and moods.
A painter, sculptor and illustrator, Turut draws inspiration from her native Venezuela. Her pieces are filled with strong colors, imaginative motifs, symbolism and deep details.
The exhibit is on view during business hours at the used book shop on Jesup Green.
Leonor Turut with her work, at the Westport Book Shop.
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Aspetuck Land Trust just got bigger.
On Monday, the open space conservation non-profit closed on Weston’s 85-acre Fromson Strassler property. The deal took 5 years to complete.
It helps ALT assemble and protect a large forest block on the Weston/Wilton border. The property will be open to the public, for passive recreation.
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The November/December issue of Westport Magazine is out now.
The holidays take center stage. Mar Jennings’ front door — always well decorated — is on the cover. Inside, he shares home décor tips.
The issue also includes decorating ideas from Sam Allen, a gift guide and the Light a Fire feature celebrating local volunteers and philanthropists.
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Lifelong Westporter Thomas Hindle died peacefully on Sunday, with his family at his side. He was 77 years old, and had battled Parkinson’s for several years.
Tom and his younger sister Barbara enjoyed a gentle, magical time growing up here. Summers were spent at Compo Beach, swimming and exploring for starfish. Winters meant swimming at the YMCA, and skating and hot cocoa parties at the Patterson Club.
At Staples High School Tom was a charter member and president of the Orphenians, the select choral group.
He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a business degree. His work at the college radio station fed his passion for music, editing and broadcasting.
Tom’s long, successful career in video broadcasting technology began at CBS Labs, where the process of overlaying text in broadcasting, Vidifont, was being developed. As a product manager he contributed to evolving technologies; one led to the recognition of a Technical Emmy Award.
Later, as a senior account manager, Tom owned large accounts such as NBC. They used his company’s equipment to bring the Olympics around the world.
Water, boating and swimming were Tom’s passions. A longtime member of the Westport Y masters’ swim team, he swam regularly and made many friends with whom he traveled the country to compete.
Tom’s passion for music never waned. He appreciated live performances including the Handel and Haydn Society. He also enjoyed home improvement projects, and transformed his house over the years.
He shared his home with friends, especially entertaining for the Super Bowl. Tom’s travels took him around the world, visiting family, sightseeing, and for business.
Survivors include his sister Barbara; nephews Matthew Cohen and Darrel Kolb, and niece Star Kolb.
A funeral service will be held tomorrow (Thursday, November 4, 10 a.m., followed by a reception at Christ & Holy Trinity Church. Interment will be in Nichols Farm Burial Ground in Trumbull.
Condolences may be left online here. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Handel and Haydn Society or the Westport Weston Family YMCA.
Tom Hindle
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With leaves falling all around us, it’s hard to pick a special one out.
But Scott Smith found a few walnut leaves, like this one. He calls them “rare and striking.” We call it today’s “Westport … Naturally” image.
(Photo/Scott Smith)
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And finally … congratulations to our new 1st selectwoman, Jennifer Tooker.
I went searching for a song with Jennifer in the title. “Jennifer Juniper,” “Jennifer Ever,” Jenny/867-5309,” … nothing seemed to fit.
On a whim, I typed “Tooker” into YouTube.
This video came up. It has nothing remotely to do with Westport, or our new chief executive.
But it sure is stunning, both musically and visually.
CLASP absolutely LOVES Leonor. She teaches /coaches our folks weekly, and has helped them learn to use their gifts to both express themselves, as well as create beautiful pieces that make them feel very proud!!!
My dear friend Leonor is a very talented, multi-faceted artist. Recently, as a present, she painted a small portrait of a much beloved house we have in Maine. It was such a thoughtful present and it makes me happy every time I see it. I am so glad to see my extremely talented and kind friend showcased here. Well deserved!