“06880”‘s Unsung Hero feature runs every Wednesday.
But this story — reported first on Facebook’s “Westport Front Porch” page — deserves to be told today. J. Van Burke wrote:
“Huge shout-out to The Porch @ Christie’s.
“My friend and her family were visiting from Kansas. As parents of a child with Down syndrome they wanted to support a business that gives employment opportunities to all, so we went for breakfast at The Porch.
“My friend left her purse there, and only realized it when they were on to their next stop in Rhode Island.
“The lovely folks at The Porch had it overnighted to her — and even included some treats for her kids to enjoy in the parcel. Such thoughtfulness and kindness should be applauded.”
Absolutely! Among Westport’s treasures, The Porch @ Christie’s stands @ the top of any list.
The Porch @ Christie’s co-owner Bill Pecoriello, on the porch.
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Westport was hopping yesterday evening.
The Levitt Pavilion was packed, for a Santana tribute band. Restaurants were jammed too, with outdoor diners. A huge crowd thronged Compo’s South Beach, for the 9th annual “06880” blog party.
Meanwhile, elsewhere at Compo, on one of the most beautiful nights of the year, Hook’d — the concessionaire — closed early.
At least they gave a few folks warning, via text. (Hat tip: Sal Liccione)
Despite the posted hours, Hook’d closed early last night. (Photo/Matt Murray)
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Sure, it’s hot. But the show must go on.
So it will: indoors.
Tomorrow’s (Saturday, July 23, 7 p.m.) “Broadway through the Ages” concert at MoCA will be inside the gallery, rather than out on the lawn. It stars 2013 Staples High School graduate Michelle Pauker, with music direction by Juilliard & Oxford Academy composer Jake Landau — a 2013 classmate of Michelle’s.
Entry to the museum’s “Women Pulling at the Threads of Social Discourse” exhibit is included in the admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Michelle Pauker
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Renée Elise Goldsberry — Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton” — headlines the return of the Westport Country Playhouse’s gala benefit. She’ll perform Broadway, pop and soul songs on Saturday, September 17.
The evening begins with a 5:30 p.m. cocktail party, including a live auction and raffle. Her 8 p.m. performance is followed by an after-party, with a DJ and dancing. The host is Robin de Jesús, from “In the Heights.”
Click here for tickets, and more information.
Renee Elise Goldsberry
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Congratulations to Mo Deegan: a recent inductee into the Little East Conference Hall of Fame.
The Staples High School graduate is one of the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in Eastern Connecticut State University history. She earned All-America, All-Region and All-League honors in field hockey and lacrosse. Several of her records still stand.
This is her second Hall of Fame. In 2014, she was inducted into ECSU’s Athletics Alumni HOF.
Mo Deegan
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Julie Blume enjoyed this beautiful visitor to her Bonnie Brook Road home yesterday.
There’s always something new — and wondrous — in our “Westport … Naturally” world.
(Photo/Julie Blume)
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And finally … you might not know his name, but if you grew up in the 1970s you knew his voice.
William Hart, lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy-winning group the Delfonics, died last week in Philadelphia, from complications during surgery. He was 77. Click here for a full obituary.
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