Westport’s beaches are closed today for swimming, due to high bacteria levels.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow …
No swimming today! (Photo/Paul Quinsee)
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Dawes — the LA folk-rock quartet — celebrates the release of their 8th LP tomorrow (Sunday, July 16; doors open at 5 p.m., show at 6) at the Levitt Pavilion.
It’s one of a very few Northeast shows on their tour.
The folk-pop-jazz-American roots group Pete Muller & the Kindred Souls is the opening act.
Premium lawn seats go for $85. Other lawn tickets go for $45. Click here to order.
A full bar and food trucks will be on site.
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Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year there are 3,505 winners, from all 50 states and more than 70 countries.
One Westport restaurant made the cut: Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse. Wine Spectator cites its offerings from France, Italy and California.
Click here for the listing. Click here for all 38 Connecticut honorees.
Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse.
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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature shows a serene scene at Schlaet’s Point, on Hillspoint Road near Fiona’s Disappearing Island.
(Photo/Sunil Hirani)
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And finally … happy 77th birthday to Linda Ronstadt.
She’s recorded many memorable songs. I’m still fondest of her first:
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