If you didn’t have somewhere to go yesterday, you just weren’t trying.
In addition to Slice of Saugatuck — the gorgeous festival already covered on “06880” yesterday afternoon — there were several great events.
Wakeman Town Farm raised nearly $100,000 at their annual Harvest Fest. The evening featured fantastic food and drinks, a kick-ass band, and the always-special pastoral setting.
The tent … (Photo/Gregg Bromberg)
… the food … (Photo/Dan Woog)
… the band … (Photo/Dan Woog)
… and the $20,000 check from Earth Animal. (Photo/Dan Woog)
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From the farm to the beach … yesterday evening, Friends of Sherwood Island threw their annual Shorefest, at Connecticut’s first state park.
The meal …
… and the moon. (Photos/Gene Borio)
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Yesterday also marked the final day of StoryFest, the Westport Library’s celebration of the story in all forms. It’s the largest literary festival in Connecticut.
Panels included this one on activism …
… and the finale, which included food, drink, and the “Reading Glasses” podcast, live from the Library stage.
(Photos/EJ Crawford)
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Also last night: guitarist Robert Cray, at the Levitt Pavilion.
Now get set for next Saturday’s Lobsterfest at Compo Beach, courtesy of the Westport Rotary Club.
September in Westport: It doesn’t get much better than this!
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Friday was a big night for Staples High School football.
After an address by 3 active servicemembers, quarterback Caleb Smith led the Wreckers to a 42-13 rout of Conard-West Hartford. It was the season opener for both teams, at Paul Lane Field.
And the Gridiron Club presented Catch-a-Lift founder Lynn Coffland with a check for $23,000. Funds were raised this summer by the club and players, who participated in the “Murph Challenge.” The money helps post-9/11 combat wounded veterans, with gym memberships and fitness rehabilitation.
The Wreckers travel to St. Joseph next Saturday, for a 1:30 p.m. contest.
Gridiron Club and Catch-a-Lift representatives are all smiles Friday night.
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A reader writes:
“There is a severe water shortage. It is recommended to water lawns at night.
“Did Longshore not get the message? Or are they privileged? I’m curious …”
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Jill Grayson witnessed this “Westport … Naturally” standoff recently. She did not mention who backed off first.
(Photo/Jill Grayson)
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And finally … anyone who lived through 9/11 remembers the profound sadness that hung in the air, and crept into our hearts, for so long.
There was little anyone could do, besides grieve. But music — as it always does — helped heal.
Three songs in particular will always remind me of the weeks after September 11, 2001. The world changed forever that day.
And so did the way I will always hear these songs.
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This was the best and most fun Harvest Fest to date! Kudos to all involved. The band — “WORKING TITLE” — was terrific, as always. (Spoiler alert: my son Ethan was on keys/vocals.) As several people inquired about hiring this band, please contact: 917-689-9554.
Re: your “Westport…Naturally”photo — I’d bet on the cat.
I love “Bridge over trouble waters”, especially the version from their 1981 Central Park Concert, it can be viewed on UTube. I always liked Simon and Garfunkel, but when Bridge over trouble waters came out, I didn’t care for it, I thought it was too slow, now it is one of my favorites along with “Sounds of Silence”.