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From now through December 6, Westport’s Public Works Department is collecting leaves placed in biodegradable paper bags on the curbside.
All leaves must be placed safely near the curb of a town street (not private roads to guarantee pickup. Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up (the composting process cannot handle plastic).
For further information, call Public Works office at 203-341-1120.
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Saugatuck drivers beware!
From today through Tuesday (November 23), a road improvement project will close Riverside Avenue between Bridge Street and Saugatuck Avenue to all but local businesses and residents. All other traffic must use Saugatuck Avenue and Charles Street.
Closed for renovation.
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Charlie Karp was a Westport musical legend.
The Staples High Class of 1971 member dropped out of school to play guitar and tour with Buddy Miles. He later played with Jimi Hendrix, then returned to the area and front numerous bands. He inspired countless young musicians. His death from liver cancer in 2019 was followed by an all-star memorial concert at the Levitt Pavilion.
Yesterday, friends and classmates unveiled a memorial plaque at Staples. It’s part of the music department’s showcase, and highlights his career and influence.
Among the attendees: Mark Soboslai, Rafe Klein, Walter Panek, Bruce Carter, Brian Keane, Bonnie Erickson and Lynn Untermeyer Miller.
Westport Public Schools’ music and visual arts coordinator Steve Zimmerman (left) and Walter Panek, plaque and logo designer. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Karp’s death also spawned 2 documentary films. The second — just released to the public — was created by his friends and fans. It tells the story of his life, and the tribute concert. To view this gift to the community, click here.
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Westport Country Playhouse’s popular script-in-hand reading series is back — live!
“A Merry Little Christmas Carol” — written and directed by Script in Hand curator Mark Shanahan — combines magic, holiday cheer and the magic of the holiday.
It’s in person on December 13 (7 p.m.).
For theater-goers not ready, or unable, to return to the theater, an on-demand livestream is also available (December 16-19).
Click here for tickets and more information.
The Script in Hand series returns to the Westport Country Playhouse. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
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Assumption Church has embarked on a culturally diverse music program.
This Sunday (November 21), the Filipino Community Choir sings at 5 p.m. mass. The Hispanic Community Choir follows December 12 (9 a.m.), with the Vietnamese Community Choir on January 3.
Still to be scheduled: the Haitian Community Choir and Regina Pacis School Children’s Choir.
Filipino Community Choir
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Congratulations to the Westport Soccer Association’s U-12 white travel team, coached by Alyson Panaro: league champions!
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One more “Westport … Naturally” gorgeous view, before the leaves fade:
Saugatuck River view. (Photo/Claudia Sherwood Servidio)
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And finally … if you’ve never heard Charlie Karp play guitar (see story above), check out his work with Buddy Miles …
… and solo:
The Karp documentary rates an A-plus and beyond. What an amazing video. Anything who cares or thinks they care about the cultural history of Westport needs to watch this. What an absolute treasure. Nice to see about 70 people I know included..