The Soundview Summer Stroll has an Instagram page: @SoundviewSummerStroll.
In the weeks leading up to the July 27 event, we’ll post information on the great new tradition. All day long, the Compo Beach exit road will be closed to traffic, and open for live music, kids’ activities and games, food, community gathering and fun.
On our Instagram we’ll offer information on the bands that will play, times for the photo booth and face painting, food vendors, and everything else you need to make the day special.
Please follow the page, check out the reel, and add a comment if you’d like. If you’ve got any photos from last year, add them in!
The Soundview Summer Stroll is a gift to the town, from “06880” and the Compo Beach Improvement Association. See you on July 27, at the Stroll!
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Blau House & Gardens — the magnificent property high on a ridge off Bayberry Lane — is one of Westport’s true hidden gems.
The gardens were developed over 50 years by the late advertising entrepreneur, Barry Blau. The intimate series of interlocking garden rooms, incorporating native plants interspersed with a blend of exotics — surround a mid-century modern house designed by celebrated theatrical designer, Ralph Alswang.
Since 2017, Emily Blau and Robert Cohen — the BH&G stewards — have opened their special garden for events like signings by bestselling authors, children’s book readings, scavenger hunts, garden tours, horticultural classes and more.
Next up: “Music in the Garden.” Two concerts this summer — presented in collaboration with the Norwalk Symphony Orchetra — offer a chance to hear beautiful music, in an unparalleled setting.
The first is August 3, with the Quantum Leap String Quartet. The second is August 17, featuring Harmonia V Woodwind Quintet.
Both days begin with a garden tour, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ($25). The music begins at 6 p.m., through 7:15 ($75). Picnicking in the gardens is encouraged.
Shuttles will run from the parking lot at Coleytown Elementary School. Click here for tickets.
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Saturday’s Levitt Pavilion show — the Disco Biscuits’ 30th anniversary tour stop — included great celestial lighting, for the popular EDM/jam rock band.
For disco biscuits 30th anniversary tour stop!
Click here or below for an intriguing look at the “mother ship.”
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The New York Times gave plenty of coverage in yesterday’s “Vows” section to the marriage of Jackie Hornung and Ben Jacob.
Much of the story involved their dog, Little Bear Lumi. He’s social media famous. In fact, Jackie — who majored in psychology at Tulane University — handles his accounts full time.
The couple met as 11-year-olds at Camp Echo Lake. At 16 — more than a decade ago — they became a couple.
Click here to read the full story. And see more photos of Lumi. (Hat tip: Robin Frank)
Jackie Hornung, Ben Jacob and Lumi. (Photo Brindamour Studios)
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Another newspaper feature, another Westporter: Taking a break from tough topics, this weekend the Wall Street Journal asked: “What Do You Wear Though Your Partner Hates It?”
One answer came from a Westporter:
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After 3.5 miles yesterday, the Y’s Men Sunday walking group was just over half done.
And fully parched.
Fortunately, Lou and Dorothy Rolla were there, with cold lemonade and water.
The men cooled off. They thanked the couple. And then — refreshed — they were off again.
Dorothy Rolla (right), with the Y’s Men. (Photo/Lou Rolla)
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“06880” has recently featured a few very cool, classic cars, parked at Compo’s South Beach.
But that’s not the only spot to spot ’em.
This Can Am drew admiring glances Saturday night, in the Viva Zapata lot.
(Photo/Andrew Colabella)
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On Saturday, Wakeman Town Farm dedicated a garden in honor of ardent environmentalist and civic volunteer Cathy Talmadge.
Representative Town Meeting (RTM) colleague Andrew Colabella was there. He snapped this evocative photo, for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature.
(Photo/Andrew Colabella)
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And finally … the wedding story (above) got us thinking about this song. Just swap out Lumi for Boo …
(Happy holiday week! Follow all the fun on “06880.” And if you get a chance to click here to support our work — well, thank you! That’s the spirit!)
