As the weather cools down, Wakeman Town Farm heats up.
On the calendar:
“Wreath-making Class” (December 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Create a custom wreath using local berries and natural materials. Beginners to seasoned crafters welcome.
“Warm Bites for Cold Nights” (Grades 2-6; 2 different 5-week sessions, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., beginning in January): Hearty, hands-on dishes, with kids-safe techniques.
“Winter Cooking for the Minis” (Grades K-2; 6 Monday sessions, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., beginning in December):
“Frosty Bites and Holiday Treats Cooking Class for Kids” (Ages 6-12; December 12, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.).
“Warm & Cozy Winter Desserts” baking class (adults; December 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m.). For beginning to intermediate bakers; BYOB.
Click here for more information, including registration.
Wreath-making and more, at Wakeman Town Farm.
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The Westport Country Playhouse is on a roll.
Mandy Patinkin appears tonight. The very popular “A Sherlock Carol” returns next month.
And on January 24, the Sweet Remains take the stage.
Greg Naughton’s folk-rock trio — with their acoustic sound, 3-part harmonies and 65 million Spotify streams — performs January 24 (8 p.m.). Click here for tickets, and more information.
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Speaking of Greg Naughton: His wife, Kelli O’Hara, is starring in a new Off-Broadway show.
Her co-star in “This World of Tomorrow” is Tom Hanks. He also wrote the play.
Opening night drew an A-list crowd, including Meryl Streep, Martin Short and Steve Martin.
The New York Times review’s sub-head says O’Hara “shines” as Hanks’ love interest.
Click here for the review. Click here for the opening night story. (Hat tip: Fred Cantor)
Tom Hanks, Kayli Carter and Kelli O’Hara in “This World of Tomorrow.” (Photo/Sara Krulwich for The New York Times)
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Westport’s Jewish Business Network hosts Melissa Bernstein — the co-founder of legendary toy company Melissa & Doug, and the wellness brand Lifelines — for a celebration of her new book, “The Heart of Entrepreneurship.”
The December 9 event (Chabad of Westport) begins with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour. The program follows at 7:30. For tickets and more information, click here.
Melissa Bernstein
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Congratulations to the Westport PAL 3rd and 4th grade modified football teams.
They’re co-champions in the the Fairfield County Football League.
We look forward to seeing them in action, at Paul Lane Stadium, a few years from now!
The Westport North AFC champions …
… and the Westport South NFC champs.
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Stephanie Phillips was the guest speaker at Tuesday’s Westport Rotary Club.
The district governor applauded members for their leadership in categories including foundation giving and membership growth, and their energy supporting community initiatives.
That good work was clear, as Rotary Club members supported the Westport Fire Department’s winter clothing drive.
Stephanie Phillips, at the Westport Rotary Club. (Photo/Dave Matlow)
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Sure, it’s almost Thanksgiving. But fall foliage continues to hang on in Westport … and to awe us.
We give thanks for this spectacular scene on Highland Road — and to JD Dworkow, for capturing it as today’s “Westport … Naturally feature photo.
(Photo/JD Dworkow)
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And finally … on this date in 1877, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph: a machine that could record and play sound.
On this same date in 1959, disc jockey Alan Freed — the man who popularized the term “rock and roll” — was fired by New York’s WABC radio. He was alleged to have participated in a payola scandal.
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I knew Alan Freed’s son Lance in Nashville. He runs Rondor Music A&Ms publishing arm. I was writing for a&M at the time.