You did switch your clocks back last night, right?!
Just checkin’ …
who stole my telephone line?!
Yesterday morning, a reader wrote:
“Apparently there is a new scam in town. Our landline has been switched to another carrier — without our permission. We have no landline service!
“On Friday, our landline had no dial tone. After checking the connection we called Optimum, our carrier. They told us the number was switched to another carrier — and that we had authorized it. That is totally untrue!
“They said they need to ‘investigate’ where our number is. It may take several days. I already filed a complaint with the FCC and Better Business Bureau.”
A few hours later, she offered this update: “I just got a call from the executive of customer relations corporate compliance at Optimum, after my complaint with the BBB.
“He is on the case, and said I can contact him directly. He said it was taken without Optimum’s permission. They are looking for the source — they think it was taken by MagicJack.” (That’s a VoIP phone service and hardware device that enables unlimited local and long distance calls across the US and Canada using a high-speed internet connection instead of a landline.)
She continues: “He has been at Optimum many years. This is only the second time he’s seen this.”
SCRIPT IN HAND, HOLIDAY SHOW SET FOR PLAYHOUSE
“Old Man Trouble” — the final Script in Hand reading at the Westport Country Playhouse — is set for November 30 (7 p.m.). Mark Shanahan directs the comedy.
It’s New Year’s Eve. Wealthy real estate mogul Robert Teitel has had enough of his marriage, his grown children, and the 100 party guests downstairs. He wants peace and quiet. But as midnight approaches his private study fills with unexpected visitors, family crises, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Tickets are $35. Click here to purchase, and for more information.
Three days later (December 3, 8 p.m.), Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole — known for “Grey Gardens,” “42nd Street” and more — offers a “Home for the Holidays” concert.
She’s joined at the piano by Billy Stritch. The Grammy-winning composer spent 25 years as musical director and pianist for Liza Minnelli.
Click here for tickets, and more information.
Coming soon to the Playhouse … (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
DREW ANGUS DOES CHRISTMAS
Speaking of the holidays: Drew Angus’ new album drops November 13. Called “A Very Drew Angus Christmas,” it includes 4 classics and 4 originals.
But the singer/songwriter — and 2007 Staples High School graduate — has already released one single from it: “Coming Home for Christmas.” Click here to listen.
Meanwhile; Click here to pre-save the album to your streaming service. Click here to pre-order the vinyl. Click here to pre-order the CD.
“torn & tethered”: art returns to closed gallery
The former Quidley Gallery — near OKO and Bartaco — has sat empty for 4 years.
Next month, it roars back to life.
Westport artist Kelly Rossetti joins Linda Colletta in a 2-person show. “Torn & Tethered” brings together 2 distinct artistic approaches, connected by a shared interest in material, landscape, and the tension between control and spontaneity.
An opening reception is set for November 14 (4 to 7 p.m.). The exhibit runs through December 4.
“WESTPORT … NATURALLY” & SONG OF THE DAY
Sure, the fall foliage is beautiful.
But let’s not forget the flowers!
Wendy Levy hopes we won’t, with today’s “Westport … Naturally” featured photo.
(Photo/Wendy Levy)
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And finally … here’s one song for today. And another for yesterday.
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