Westport Drum Lessons by Jimmy Lane

Jimmy Lane is a drummer, teacher and the founder of Westport Drum Lessons. He began taking drum lessons at age 12 and has been actively playing, teaching (and learning!) ever since. In 1995, He began teaching at Merritt Music of New Canaan CT.  Demand grew rapidly, and soon private drum lessons were made available in Westport, and has expanded throughout southern Connecticut into Southport, Fairfield, Weston, Wilton, Norwalk, Redding, and New Canaan. Was  Jim manages to maintain a roster of between 30-40 steady drum students per week with unmatched longevity and loyalty.  "I must be the luckiest person ever." Jim explains: "To be able to share music ideas with these wonderful, interested and aspiring drummers. - Where can you find better company than that? It's a real privilege for me”.  Jim learned the basics from college professor Ray Alexander, who studied with Henry Adler, who was known as the premier drum teacher of the New York scene for the last 55 years. Mr. Adler was well known in the drumming industry as the teacher who was responsible for assisting musically and professionally - the greatest drummer of ALL times: the world famous - Buddy Rich. - The two collaborated on writing the classic and timeless drum method book "Buddy Rich's Snare Drum Rudiments", which is an integral part of Jim's drumming curriculum. There is no substitute for the right fundamental foundation. The students who work with Jim know that they have found the "main vein" of learning the drums. And it is exciting to know that they can trace their roots back to the great Mr. Buddy Rich himself... Jim is pupil-oriented instructor, able to teach beginners, novices, and experts by truly connecting with student at their level, and provide the right focus, insight, and attention that makes drum lessons have much deeper value and meaning. He keeps pupils engaged, inspired and constantly learning: the guiding principle. Jim’s students say it best by showing continued loyalty year after year. Some enjoying their drum studies as long as 11 years. We confidently say that those who choose Jim are getting it all: Real world playing experience carefully customized to be enjoyable based on the pupil’s needs. Step by step, the students get all of the building blocks that the greatest drummers past and present have acknowledged spurred them on to succeeding with this exciting, exhilarating instrument. With Jim as your coach, you are guaranteed to have tons of fun, mixed with the right foundation for playing   We always look forward to getting to know people who want to learn! -Westport Drum Lessons,  Authors -Jimmy Lane and Staff. jimmy lane, the drum teacher Text: (203) 226-4142 for half price on your trial lesson!

Fairfield County

Alfred Branch

New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Connecticut

Jimmy Lane is a drummer, teacher and the founder of Westport Drum Lessons. He began taking drum lessons at age 12 and has been actively playing,...

Unquowa School | Inspiring Confident Learners

Unquowa School

Unquowa School is an independent PreK–8 school in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated exclusively to the transformative years of childhood and early adolescence. Our mission is to “develop, educate and prepare our family of children with an unafraid spirit to achieve their personal best in a changing world.” At Unquowa, students experience a joyful, challenging, and deeply personal education rooted in meaningful relationships, creativity, and hands-on learning. Our child-centered approach encourages curiosity, confidence, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-expression across all areas of school life. With small class sizes and expert educators who know students personally, Unquowa provides an environment where children are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. Students engage in rich interdisciplinary learning experiences that foster independence, leadership, public speaking skills, and a genuine love of learning. What distinguishes Unquowa is our intentional focus on PreK–8 education. We believe these years are foundational and deserve specialized expertise, thoughtful guidance, and a strong sense of community. Students graduate exceptionally prepared for high school and beyond, not only as strong learners, but as kind, capable, and self-assured young people ready to thrive in a changing world.

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Fairfield

Unquowa School is an independent PreK–8 school in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated exclusively to the transformative years of childhood and early...

Professional and Reliable Air Conditioning, and Ventilation

Brothers Fix It

Brothers Fix It in Norwalk, Connecticut has built a strong reputation across Fairfield County by consistently delivering reliable, honest, and high-quality HVAC services. In an industry where trust matters, they stand out as a dependable choice for homeowners and businesses seeking year-round comfort. What sets Brothers Fix It apart is their commitment to doing every job right the first time. Rather than rushing through repairs, their technicians take the time to properly diagnose issues and clearly explain solutions. This thoughtful approach leads to lasting results, not temporary fixes. Their experience is evident in every service call. With years of hands-on knowledge working on a wide range of heating and cooling systems, they bring confidence and efficiency to each job. Customers quickly recognize that they are dealing with professionals who know what they’re doing and take pride in their work. Fast response times are another major advantage. HVAC issues can be urgent, especially during extreme weather, and Brothers Fix It understands that. They prioritize quick, reliable service to restore comfort as soon as possible, minimizing stress and disruption. Transparency is a key part of their business. They provide clear explanations, honest recommendations, and straightforward pricing without hidden fees or unnecessary upselling. This builds trust and keeps customers coming back whenever they need service. They also help customers improve energy efficiency by recommending practical upgrades when appropriate. With rising energy costs, their guidance can lead to long-term savings and better system performance. Customer service is where Brothers Fix It truly shines. From the first call to the final cleanup, they focus on communication, punctuality, and respect for each home. Their professionalism and attention to detail create a smooth, stress-free experience. Brothers Fix It combines expertise, honesty, and dependable service, making the best HVAC company for comfort

RJ Scofield

Norwalk

Brothers Fix It in Norwalk, Connecticut has built a strong reputation across Fairfield County by consistently delivering reliable, honest, and high...

Fairfield County's trusted building partner

GxG Builders

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From design, to site development, to interior details, GxG Builders will be your building partner throughout your whole construction journey. We strive to build a better future for our community through honesty, commitment, and expertise. Generation by generation.

Hayleigh Evans

Newtown

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From...

Hotaru

A new Japanese dining experience is coming to Southport with the opening of Hotaru, a luxury omakase restaurant designed to offer an intimate and cozy atmosphere for guests. Opening on March 16, Hotaru will specialize in the traditional Japanese dining style known as omakase, where chefs curate a multi-course tasting experience featuring the finest seasonal ingredients and expertly crafted sushi.

Southport

 A new Japanese dining experience is coming to Southport with the opening of Hotaru, a luxury omakase restaurant designed to offer an intimate and...

Is and oil & stone driveway in your future?

Green Giant Oil & Stone

Green Giant Oil &amp; Stone specializes in oil &amp; stone driveways. This process is an alternative to asphalt and offers a more solid surface than gravel. The surface is durable, long-lasting and requires only minor maintenance over the years. And you're in luck since Green Giant Oil &amp; Stone also offers maintenance if your driveway needs a little sprucing up. In most cases, this process can be applied directly over an existing asphalt surface too. Best of all, it's a beautiful, inviting look for your home.

Green Giant Oil & Stone specializes in oil & stone driveways. This process is an alternative to asphalt and offers a more solid surface than gravel...

Complete Removal & Clean Up Interior/Exterior Demolition

Century Demolition LLC

Renovations and Demolition service for any of your upcoming projects. Our family has been doing this type of business for over 100 years. Give us a Call for a free estimate or go to our website and fill out the contact form. We will be more than happy to help assist you in any of your renovation and demolition projects.

Renovations and Demolition service for any of your upcoming projects. Our family has been doing this type of business for over 100 years. Give us a...

Michelle&Team

We know you have many choices when it comes too buying or selling a home. Thank you for choosing Michelle&amp;Team For more than 40 years, we’ve helped buyers and sellers navigate the real estate market in Westport and surrounding towns, building long-standing relationships grounded in trust, care, and results. Our five-star reviews reflect a consistent experience clients value based on clear communication, deep local knowledge, and hands-on guidance. Over the years, our work has consistently earned recognition as a top-producing real estate team in Westport, Fairfield County ad nationally. Michelle &amp; Team is a full-service real estate boutique, specializing in luxury homes, waterfront properties, historic residences, new construction, and lifestyle living. Known for innovative marketing and strategic pricing, our team also includes ABR® and GRI-designated buyer specialists who work closely with buyers relocating from New York City and beyond, helping them discover not just a home, but the Westport lifestyle. We live here, work here, and are deeply invested in our community. Recognized by Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, we pair a strong luxury brand with a personal, neighbor-first approach. Your Life. Your Home. Your Realtor.

We know you have many choices when it comes too buying or selling a home. Thank you for choosing Michelle&Team For more than 40 years, we’ve helped...

Let us build your app, website, or custom software!

Quartus Technology, Inc.

Leading Mobile Application development firm creating innovative mobile apps and software for iOS and Android Devices. Serving all of Connecticut as well as clients across the United States, Canada and Europe. Very friendly team. Call for a free consultation on your project. We'd love to meet with you.

Leading Mobile Application development firm creating innovative mobile apps and software for iOS and Android Devices. Serving all of Connecticut as...

Dance Lessons, Couples or Singles, Wedding First Dance

Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio 

Ballroom Elegance Studio of Westport offers high-quality ballroom dance lessons for beginners, singles or couples, all ages. Enjoy friendly environment, personalized attention, and excellent service. Whether you wish to feel confident at any social event or create an unforgettable Wedding First Dance, our professional instructors will help you move with confidence, style, and grace. We Offer: 	•	Private Dance Lessons 	•	Wedding Dance Lessons 	•	Semi-Private Lessons 	•	Social Dance Parties 	•	Digital eGift Cards and Traditional Gift Certificates Dances We Teach: Swing, Salsa, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-cha, Rumba, Quickstep, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Hustle, Bachata, Two Step, and more… It’s easy to start! All new clients are invited to start with an Introductory Private Lesson. 📞 Call or Text: 203-454-9400 Start dancing today — discover ballroom dancing as a fun, social, and lifelong hobby that brings happiness, confidence, and energy into your life!

Ballroom Elegance Studio of Westport offers high-quality ballroom dance lessons for beginners, singles or couples, all ages. Enjoy friendly...

California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Greenwich, Connecticut and surrounding locations near you. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

Richard Kaufman

Greenwich

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in...


RED Fashion School (RED) is a nonprofit school

Red Fashion School

RED Fashion School (RED) is a nonprofit educational institution that brings together contemporary style design education and the insights of working designers to educate the next generation of cultural leaders and innovators. RED offers a uniquely vertical model of education and professional practice, a co-operative enterprise where the students are educated through the process and practice of working with world-class designers.

 RED Fashion School (RED) is a nonprofit educational institution that brings together contemporary style design education and the insights of...

Estate Liquidation & Organizing Leader in New England

C2C Home Edit

Your One Stop Residential Services Solution  Organizing / Estate Sales / Move Management / On-Line Auctions  / Staging/ Home Clean-Outs We specialize in working with you to share our expertise of reducing, reusing and recycling. We will effectively and efficiently clean out your clutter, repurpose your belongings, organize your mess, categorize, label, and file.   Downsizing, liquidating, and/or moving can be an emotional time. We pride ourselves on our ability to focus on your needs, handle sentimental items, price collectibles, and respect instructions from a loved one’s will. We take the burden of planning, staging, promoting and running a successful estate sale off your shoulders.  Our experience will help drive the best possible results on your behalf, you could not choose a better partner.  A Westport, CT native and single mom, Deering Rose began her home editing career a decade ago very organically by helping friends get organized in their homes.  Fast forward to present day and C2C is a vertically integrated Residential Services company. Deering’s clients find her unique and calming approach to project management to be a great relief as they navigate through what is often a complicated and emotional time.

Your One Stop Residential Services Solution  Organizing / Estate Sales / Move Management / On-Line Auctions  / Staging/ Home Clean-Outs We...

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division. We serve clients in Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Southport, Westport, and Wilton (CT) and the surrounding communities. Our practice areas include: divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, restraining orders, same-sex marriage, post judgment modification, relocation, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, enforcement and contempt actions, divorce appeals Attorney Melissa Needle founded the firm in 2010. Melissa is a lifetime Connecticut resident. She was born in New Haven, raised in Fairfield, and now resides in Westport with her family. Attorney Needle is a third-generation attorney with deep family roots in Connecticut. Her father, Attorney Charles Needle, was a founder of the Connecticut firm Zeldes, Needle &amp; Cooper in 1971. Since her admission to the Connecticut Bar in 1990, Melissa has exclusively practiced divorce and family law. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Needle|Cuda: Divorce and Family Law a Connecticut Top 10 Best Firm in Client Satisfaction in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Attorney Needle has been a Super Lawyer Honoree in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Attorney Needle is well-known in Connecticut courts as a forceful, but fair fighter; and attorney with great integrity; and as a worthy adversary who does not shy away from litigation if that path is the best opportunity for her client to reach an equitable solution. Melissa understands that divorce is not just about the dissolution of marriage or stop-gap solutions but helping clients develop and negotiate a comprehensive plan for the rest of their lives. Melissa and the firm pride themselves on providing their clients "Guidance that Moves their Lives Forward.

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division. We...

Join <a href="https://stvincents.org/services/emergency-services/pre-hospital-ems/emergency-medical-services-education/paramedic-program" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">St. Vincent's Medical Center</a>'s enhanced 55-week Paramedic Training Program, designed for EMTs &amp; AEMTs to gain advanced skills, real-world expertise, and confidence to excel as an advanced EMS provider! <a href="http://stvincents.org/services/emergency-services/pre-hospital-ems/emergency-medical-services-education?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNDZzTk9ZbnRRbDEwVEpiQQEeBfzBhyebtL3RUrSlX_wYBkBy_pj5MiAf9OU4coEs72hurhK37eaq8U2UD24_aem_hoWOwGuGhnWUVmWL-xp7cw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Registration is open now for November classes</a><a href="http://stvincents.org/services/emergency-services/pre-hospital-ems/emergency-medical-services-education?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNDZzTk9ZbnRRbDEwVEpiQQEeBfzBhyebtL3RUrSlX_wYBkBy_pj5MiAf9OU4coEs72hurhK37eaq8U2UD24_aem_hoWOwGuGhnWUVmWL-xp7cw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a><figure><img data-image="26085477-1753362308" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26085477/20250724/090506/styles/raw/public/processed_images/523321381_1309883241147966_732144155962451635_n.jpg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26085477/20250724/090506/styles/raw/public/processed_images/523321381_1309883241147966_732144155962451635_n.jpg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/26085477/20250724/090506/styles/raw/public/processed_images/523321381_1309883241147966_732144155962451635_n.jpg?width=726 726w" /></figure>

Join <a href="https://stvincents.org/services/emergency-services/pre-hospital-ems/emergency-medical-services-education/paramedic-program" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">St. Vincent's Medical Center</a>'s enhanced 55-week Paramedic Training Program, designed for EMTs &amp; AEMTs to gain advanced skills, real-world expertise, and confidence to excel as an advanced EMS provider! <a href="http://stvincents.org/services/emergency-services/pre-hospital-ems/emergency-medical-services-education?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNDZzTk9ZbnRRbDEwVEpiQQEeBfzBhyebtL3RUrSlX_wYBkBy_pj5MiAf9OU4coEs72hurhK37eaq8U2UD24_aem_hoWOwGuGhnWUVmWL-xp7cw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Registration is open now for November classes</a>

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Wilton

New Canaan

Darien

Bridgeport

Weston-Redding-Easton

Trumbull

Stamford

Vincent Salzo

Stratford

This stunning estate in Westport has been sold and we are selling the remaining contents. 
Join us this Saturday and Sunday
June 6 &amp; 7
9am - 2pm
Furniture, China, Women's Clothing, Books, Office Items, Glassware, Crystal, Kitchen Items, Rugs, Full Bed, Queen Bed, King Bed, Puzzles and Games, Fishing Rods, Ladders, Home Decor and more.

Local Event: Estate Sale - Westport

Estate Sale - Westport

This stunning estate in Westport has been sold and we are selling the remaining contents. 
Join us this Saturday and...

Greenwich Town Hall

Join us for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM&nbsp;at Town Hall, located at 101 Field Point Road in Greenwich. 
In the event of rain, the rain date will be Sunday, June 7, 2026.The popular community event will feature a wide array of classic, antique, custom, and exotic cars all on display in the heart of Greenwich. 
The car show is free for spectators and open to the public.The Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund invites car owners to sign up for pre-registration for $20 per vehicle by June 4. <a href="https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/</a>
<a href="https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org/gpdsf-car-show/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>The event is open to car clubs, and same-day registration will be available at the entrance if space permits for $25 per vehicle. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund. The family-friendly event will feature a DJ, a 50/50 raffle, food trucks, and more, creating a festive atmosphere for car enthusiasts and families alike.
Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $50, with options such as $125 for a Trophy Sponsor&nbsp;and $250 for an on-site sponsor package. Automobile dealership opportunities begin at $500, which includes on-site participation and the opportunity to display a vehicle. Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media will once again serve as the exclusive media sponsor.
“This year’s car show is especially meaningful as the Greenwich Police Department celebrates 130 years of service to the community,” said Chief of Police James Heavey. “For more than a century, our officers have worked to protect and serve the residents of Greenwich with professionalism and dedication. The Scholarship Fund reflects our commitment to supporting the families of those officers, and the car show is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate that legacy, and help invest in the next generation.”
Children of Greenwich Police officers who demonstrate ability, character, and academic promise&nbsp;and who qualify for undergraduate studies&nbsp;are eligible to receive financial assistance through the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund.

Local Event: Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026

Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show -...

Join us for the 2026 Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Benefit Car Show, which will take place on Saturday, June 6,...

Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026

92 Center St, Southport, CT 06890 

Join us this Saturday &amp; Sunday, June 6th &amp; 7th from 10:30am -3:00pm 

Furniture, Books, Women's Designer Clothes-shoes-handbags; Men's suits coats; antique furniture; dresser, unique home furnishings-lamps-pillows- rugs; table top-China sets-glassware- Crystal; garden; beach; home electronics - Vita Mix-new coffee maker-new home printer;

Local Event: Estate Sale - Southport

Estate Sale - Southport

Join us this Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th from 10:30am -3:00pm 

Furniture, Books, Women's Designer...

Scandinavian Club Inc

One night only: A bohemian night club with virtuoso guitarist Stephane Wrembel and a quartet of special guests playing Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz.

Local Event: Le Club du Sauna – Stephane Wrembel and guests

Le Club du Sauna – Stephane Wrembel and guests

One night only: A bohemian night club with virtuoso guitarist Stephane Wrembel and a quartet of special guests playing Django...

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport

This Sunday, we gather as a community that spans generations — from the curious children who remind us why big questions matter, to the youth who push us to live our values with greater courage, to the families who show up (even a little late — you’re always welcome), to the dedicated volunteers who give their time and hearts week after week.
And this week, we celebrate four beloved members of our community: these seniors grew up among us, shaped by this congregation, and are now ready to carry their light into the world. Join us as we honor their journey and send them forward with love.Finally, and with great excitement, we are pleased to have our next minister, the <a href="https://uucstamford.org/our-minister/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reverend Terri Dennehy</a>, join us and participate in the service, even as she finishes her 5-years' service with her uplifting UU congregation in Stamford. &nbsp;We are so grateful she is able to celebrate our children and youth with us and join us for a bit afterwards: so many of us are eager to meet her!
Click <a href="https://uuwestport.org/livestream/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a> to join the service on LiveStream. Click <a href="https://uuwestport.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OOS_6-7-26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a> for the Order of Service.+++ All are always welcome to our Unitarian Universalist services at UU Westport, offered each Sunday at 10 AM, both in person and <a href="https://uuwestport.org/livestream/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">live-streamed online</a>. Services usually include a time of reflection/prayer/meditation; wonderful music; readings; and a homily or sermon to lend insight into our world and how we interact with it and with each other. The <a href="https://uuwestport.org/mission-statement/about-our-ministers-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rev. Carlton E. Smith</a> presides over our time together that includes participation from multiple congregants, guests, and friends. Music Director <a href="https://uuwestport.org/music-program/our-minister-of-music/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Micah Krajca</a> leads our choirs.&nbsp;Separate children's programming and nursery care&nbsp;is available during the service, 10-11:15AM. Dress code is as you feel comfortable.&nbsp;
As always, our e-newsletter <a href="https://uuwestport.org/mission-statement/soundings-2/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SOUNDINGS</a> has all the information one needs to find out what's going on in our congregation.&nbsp;Contact the office at 203.227.7205 x 10 if you have specific questions.
<a href="https://uuwestport.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UU Westport</a> is a diverse and welcoming religious community, free of creed and dogma, and open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We welcome all&nbsp;who are in search of a non-judgmental, loving, safe community to come together to explore what it means to be human and alive in today's world, and how we can best serve one another and those around us, near and far.
Our services take place in UU Westport's iconic sanctuary building, a glorious architectural masterpiece of mid-century modernist <a href="https://www.world-architects.com/en/architecture-news/headlines/victor-lundy-turns-100" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Victor Lundy</a> (1923-2024). The building has just undergone a major renovation and is spectacular with its soaring rooflines, sparkling glass walls, set in the woods with the beauty of nature all around it.

Local Event: UU Westport: Children and Youth Service

UU Westport: Children and Youth Service

This Sunday, we gather as a community that spans generations — from the curious children who remind us why big questions...

Connecticut State Capitol Building

Join the American Legion Department of Connecticut for a special ceremony honoring Connecticut’s official hero. This patriotic event commemorates the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of Nathan Hale at the historic state capitol.

Local Event: Nathan Hale Day

Nathan Hale Day

Join the American Legion Department of Connecticut for a special ceremony honoring Connecticut’s official hero. This patriotic...

Wilton Quaker Meeting

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Local Event: Monthly Featured Speaker Program 

Monthly Featured Speaker Program 

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Fairfield Theatre Company

A hilarious and heartfelt new two-person theatrical event, Cheese Fries &amp; Chili Dips, will come to Connecticut audiences this June for two special performances featuring acclaimed actor and beloved Weston drama teacher Gary Betsworth joining writer/performer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Chris-Fuller/" rel="nofollow noopener">Chris Fuller</a> onstage.Directed by Mark S. Graham and Produced by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Robert-R-Blume/" rel="nofollow noopener">Robert R. Blume</a> and Pat Labez in association with Artists for Mental Wellness, Inc. a 501 c3 charity organization whose mission is to spotlight the mental health issues in our country, the first performance takes place Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 PM at the Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT 06824. Tickets: $25. Box Office: 203-259-1036. This performance is sponsored by Roger Knick and The Golf Performance Center.

Local Event: Cheese Fries and Chili-Dips- a new play directed by Mark Graham

Cheese Fries and Chili-Dips- a new play...

A hilarious and heartfelt new two-person theatrical event, Cheese Fries & Chili Dips, will come to Connecticut audiences this...

Cheese Fries and Chili-Dips- a new play directed by Mark Graham

Shu Community Theater

Event Details: 📍 Sacred Heart University Community Theatre 📅 June 11 ⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie begins at 6:30 PM 🎟️Ticket Link [<a href="https://habitatcfc.org/news-events/event-calendar/youth-united-movie-night.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://habitatcfc.org/news-events/event-calendar/youth-united-movie-night.html</a>] Raffle Prizes: **NEW** John Summit Tickets!! Also Tickets to Rufus Du Sol @ MSG, NY&nbsp;Islander tickets &amp; tons of Gift Cards from local businesses!
Step into one of the most iconic movie nights of the summer as Youth United and Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County bring Ferris Bueller’s Day Off&nbsp; (40th Anniversary!!- to the big screen at SHU Community Theatre in Fairfield.
Join local students, families, and community supporters for an unforgettable evening featuring the classic film, incredible raffle prizes, music, merch, and more — all to help build Habitat homes for local families right here in our community.
Doors open at 5:30 PM with the movie beginning at 6:00 PM. Guests can also enter raffles for amazing prizes including concert tickets, sporting events, gift cards, and exclusive experiences donated by generous Fairfield-area businesses.
Before the movie, members of Youth United will share how local teens are making a real impact through Habitat for Humanity by helping support current home builds in Bridgeport and Fairfield while raising awareness for the organization’s mission.
One night. One classic movie. One incredible cause.

Local Event: Join us at the SHU! 40 years of Ferris! Support Youth United HFH Local Teens!! 

Join us at the SHU! 40 years of Ferris! Support...

Event Details: 📍 Sacred Heart University Community Theatre 📅 June 11 ⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie begins at 6:30 PM 🎟️Ticket...

Join us at the SHU! 40 years of Ferris! Support Youth United HFH Local Teens!! 

Jay Heritage Center

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a31e6d65-09b3-4ec7-8d78-139c937f6fd2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a31e6d65-09b3-4ec7-8d78-139c937f6fd2</a>
All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
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Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

This year's event is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th, at 11:00 a.m. and includes vendors, dog-centric activities, entertainment, giveaways, and more. The free event is a full family day event, for all ages.
This lively outdoor festivals brings together dog lovers, local businesses, and animal advocates to celebrate our Fairfield community, and pamper our four-legged best friends. 
"It's a wonderful event for the community with activities for kids and adults, and allows Adopt-A-Dog to show off some of our adorable adoptables! We look forward to having positive and fun days and hope to recruit some new foster families as well". 
Vendor Applications Open. Vendors who are interested in reserving a tent space (10’x10’) for the Fairfield event can reserve their spot on the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce website (FairfieldCTChamber.com) or contact Katelyn Thaler, (<a href="mailto:Katelyn@FairfieldCTChamber.com">Katelyn@FairfieldCTChamber.com</a>) or call: 203-255-1011.Details to be announced soon!
"The Fairfield event draws over 1,500 people, and although its theme is dogs, attendees are also interested in looking at, or purchasing, other kinds of products as well," said Beverly Balaz, President of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. She continued, "This is one of Fairfield’s bigger community events! Vendor tent spots are limited, so we encourage vendors to register early!”Attendees can expect a packed lineup of fun, interactive, and family-friendly activities, including: Dog Lovers Lure Coursing, Face Painting, Caricature Artist, Pet Pantry Bone Bar, Ice Cream Pawlour, Sniffari, Food Trucks, Splash Park, and more. 
“This event has become a staple in Fairfield County, and we’re proud to continue creating unique experiences that support the welfare of pets and the people who love them,” said BeverlyBalaz:“From playful activities to pet adoption awareness, every element of Dog Days is designed to strengthen our bond with the community and give back.”<a href="https://commerce.fairfieldctchamber.com/events/details/fairfield-dog-days-2026-6640" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn More and Register Here</a>
Fairfield Dog Days(Rain or Shine)
Sunday, June 28th, 2026
Location: Old Town Hall Green, Fairfield
Time:11am – 4pm

Local Event: Fairfield Dog Days - Vendors Being Accepted!

Fairfield Dog Days - Vendors Being Accepted!

This year's event is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th, at 11:00 a.m. and includes vendors, dog-centric activities,...

Looking for a fun new activity this summer? Whether you&rsquo;re preparing for a special event, looking for a new hobby, or simply want to have a great time, dancing is the perfect choice!

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Hi! Jimmy Lane is a drummer, teacher and the founder of Westport Drum Lessons. He began taking drum lessons at age 12 and has been actively playing, teaching (and learning!) ever since. In 1995, He began teaching at Merritt Music of New Canaan CT.&nbsp;
Demand grew rapidly, and soon private drum lessons were made available&nbsp;in Westport, and has expanded throughout southern Connecticut into Southport, Fairfield, Weston, Wilton, Norwalk, Redding, and New Canaan. Was&nbsp; Jim manages to maintain a roster of between 30-40 steady drum students per week with unmatched longevity and loyalty.&nbsp;
"I must be the luckiest person ever." Jim explains: "To be able to share music ideas with these wonderful, interested and aspiring drummers. - Where can you find better company than that? It's a real privilege for me&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Jim learned the basics from college professor Ray Alexander, who studied with Henry Adler, who was known as the premier drum teacher of the New York scene for the last 55 years. Mr. Adler was well known in the drumming industry as the teacher who was responsible for assisting musically and professionally - the greatest drummer of ALL times: the world famous - Buddy Rich. - The two collaborated on writing the classic and timeless drum method book "Buddy Rich's Snare Drum Rudiments", which is an integral part of Jim's drumming curriculum.
There is no substitute for the right fundamental foundation. The students who work with Jim know that they have found the "main vein" of learning the drums. And it is exciting to know that they can trace their roots back to the great Mr. Buddy Rich himself...
Jim is pupil-oriented instructor, able to teach beginners, novices, and experts by truly connecting with student at their level, and provide the right focus, insight, and attention that makes drum lessons have much deeper value and meaning. He keeps pupils engaged, inspired and constantly learning: the guiding principle.
Jim&rsquo;s students say it best by showing continued loyalty year after year. Some enjoying their drum studies as long as 11 years.
We confidently say that those who choose Jim are getting it all: Real world playing experience carefully customized to be enjoyable based on the pupil&rsquo;s needs. Step by step, the students get all of the building blocks that the greatest drummers past and present have acknowledged spurred them on to succeeding with this exciting, exhilarating&nbsp;instrument. With Jim as your coach, you are guaranteed to have tons of fun, mixed with the right foundation for playing &nbsp;&nbsp;We always look forward to getting to know people who want to learn!
-Westport Drum Lessons,&nbsp;
Authors -Jimmy Lane and Staff.
jimmy lane, the drum teacher
Call or Text: <a href="tel:(203)%20226-4142" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(203) 226-4142</a>&nbsp; for half price on your trial lesson!

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Hi! Jimmy Lane is a drummer, teacher and the founder of Westport Drum Lessons. He began taking drum lessons at age 12 and has been actively playing...

Drum Lessons for all ages. Your location or my studio 

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