Westport’s Fine Arts Festival is just 2 days away.
On Saturday and Sunday (May 24 and 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), the national Top 20 show draws 165 fine artists from 19 states to Main Street and Elm Street. As always, there are returning faces. This year, 41 artists are new.
The Westport Downtown Association event includes plenty of family activities. They include Elmo and friends, facepainting, crafts, games, dancing and photo ops.
There’s wine and beer for adults, plenty of food vendors, and lots of great music. Lots more information is available here.
Of course, “06880” will add more details, as the Fine Arts Festival nears.
Dozens of artists, tons of fun at the Fine Arts Festival. (Photo/Talia Varsano)
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The new Long Lots Elementary School is on the agenda for a joint Conservation Commission, and Flood & Erosion Control Board, meeting June 4 (7 p.m., Zoom; meeting ID 864 1571 7675; passcode 407757).
Later in the meeting, the Flood & Erosion Control Board, meeting separately, will consider the wetlands aspects of the application for the Hamlet at Saugatuck project.
Muddy Brook, near Long Lots Elementary School. (Photo/Peter Swift)
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If you’ve been to a StartUp Westport social event, you know how much fun — and productive — it is.
If not: You’ve got your chance.
The town’s public/private organization for tech, innovators and entrepreneurs hosts its not social on June 5 (6:30 p.m., La Plage restaurant).
No panels, no presentations — just good people, great conversation, waterfront views (and a cash bar). RSVP here.
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Michele Sorensen and horseshoe crabs are the main attractions at Friends of Sherwood Island‘s annual general meeting Sorensen on June 8 (4 p.m.).
Sorensen — a longtime volunteer — receives the “True Friend Award.”
Jo-Marie Masinak of Sacred Heart University will speak about horseshoe crab research, conservation and education.
There are refreshments, and the meeting is open to all.
(Photo/Lauri Weiser)
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Westport Police made no custodial arrests between May 14 and 21.
They issued these citations:
- Traveling unreasonably fast: 11 citations
- Failure to comply with state traffic commission regulations: 10
- Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 3
- Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 3
- Operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance: 3
- Driving while texting: 2
- Failure to renew registration: 2
- Speeding: 1
- Texting, 2nd offense: 1
- Distracted driving: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 1
- No passing zone violation: 1
- Failure to grant right of way: 1
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 1
- Disorderly conduct: 1
- Disobeying the signal of an officer: 1
Do not disobey a police officer!
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Eleish Van Breens Home celebrates “Glorious Gardens and Styled Interiors,” with a meet-and-greet and book signing with author Dara Caponigro and interior stylist Mieke Ten Have on June 4 (June 4, 4 p.m., 177 Main Street).
“Botanical beverages” and lite bites are provided by Allium. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local garden clubs.
Dara Caponigro’s book.
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Everyone has heard of the Lindy, twist and electric slide.
But the grizzly bear? Maxixe? Lulu fado?
Susan de Gardiola has. And the social dance historian brings her knowledge to the Weston History & Culture Center on May 31 (2 p.m.). Her “May I Have This Dance?” celebrates the openng of an exhibit on the changes in dance and music in the years from the sinking of the Titanic through World War I.
She’ll talk about fads, and the musicians of that era too. Free for members; $10 for non-members.
The companion exhibit — from her private collection — includes original early 20th century dance manuals, rare sheet music, and dance cards.
The next day (June 1, 2 p.m.), the Weston History & Culture Center hosts a Ragtime Tea Dance. De Guardiola will teach the 1-step, 2-step, foxtrot, tango and other dances from the ragtime era. No partner or experience needed! Tickets are $25 for members, $35 non-members. Only 25 spots are available.
Irene and Vernon Castle.
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Spring is finally — and fully — here.
Greenery is everywhere. Including today’s “Westport … Naturally” view, in the Old Hill neighborhood.
(Photo/Rowene Weems)
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Amd finally … Norm died.
His real name is George Wendt. But everybody knows his name.
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A bit late to the pay not still and always relevant. The police didn’t ticket ANYONE for not having a front license plate? This is easy pickings! They can just walk around a parking lot and start taking people and make a ton of money in fines. From what I’ve heard, people don’t put the front plate on because of aesthetics. Apparently they think it looks ugly so they do what they want to do, just like so many people these days, especially since the pandemic where selfishness spiked and has only increased.
“A bit late to the post but … ”
“start TICKETING people…. “