If you were among the 150-plus people at Compo Beach last night for the 10th annual “06880” blog party: Thanks for helping make it the biggest ever.
And — no offense to the previous 9 — it was also the best.
The weather was perfect. The crowd was the coolest. The vibe was the warmest.
(From left): Dr. Nikki Gorman, Allegra Gatti Zemel, Amy Saperstein, Ifeseyi Gayle.
Parks & Rec did their usual outstanding job providing tables and benches
Annette Norton of Savvy + Grace did her usual wonderful work of sourcing swag (“06880” coolers for your water or beer).
Westport Downtown Association president Maxx Crowley rocks the “06880” party gift.
Connie Belta Caruso made her inaugural appearance a smash, providing an enormous cake and incredible Caesar salad.
A small portion of the food … (Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)
… and the huge cake. (Photo/Susan Garment)
If you were there: Thanks for coming.
If you (somehow) missed it: See you next year!
Rex Fowler and Dodie Pettit, aka Aztec Two-Step 2.0.
(Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)
The incomparable Connie Belta, and her friend Tony.
Lou Weinberg, dirctor of the Westport Community Gardens, offered homemade treats.
Bill Scheffler and Ann Sheffer. (Photo/Jo Shields Sherman)
Prill Boyle, Cole Prewitt-Smith, Scott Smith and friends.
Parks & Rec operations manager Carmen Roda made sure everything ran smoothly. (Photo/Dan Woog
Cathy Malkin (right) offered “06880” prosecco shots. (Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)
Michael Calise (Photo/Dan Woog)
More “06880” swag. (Photo/Michelle Harmon)
Dan Donovan and his aunts, longtime Westport arts and history advocates Eve Potts and Marion Morra.
Westport Rotary Club stalwart Rick Benson, recent Staples High School graduate James Dobin-Smith, and Planning & Zoning Commission chair Danielle Dobin. (All photos/Dan Woog unless otherwise noted)
(Photo/Jo Shields Sherman)
Former Staples High School principal John Dodig and his husband Rodger Lawrence get ready for the sunset. (Photo/Susan Garment)