Westport First Night Runs from 3 to 9:45 PM on Dec. 31

By Roy Fuchs

for First Night Westport-Weston

First Night Westport Weston will once again highlight music for all - eleven acts in eight locations, from 3 till 9:45 p.m.

Kids seven and under can sing and dance with Sara Wheeler and the Little Groove in the TD Bank lobby at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. . And come listen to Boston favorite, Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys at 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. at Saugatuck Elementary School.

For teenagers, Toquet Hall will be alive from 7:45 until 9:45 p.m. with the ever popular School of Rock.

Adults of all ages will have lots to choose from: The Great Hall at the Library will feature the Survivors Swing Band at 3 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. the music moves to the Seabury House at Christ & Holy Trinity Church, with the sophisticated jazz of the Groove Trio, and at 8 and 9 p.m. you can hear the foot tapping fun of keyboardist Chris Coogan playing jazz of all sorts. At 5:45 and 6:45 p.m. in the Church sanctuary you can hear another facet of Chris Coogan — a 50-voice gospel.

In Branson Hall at 7:30 p.m., dance to the music of Tim Currie and his Motown Band playing covers of oldies you know and love. Then at 6 p.m., at the Historical Society you can hear former Paul Butterfield Blues Band keyboardist - and soon to be Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee - Mark Naftalin.

Or get over to the cafeteria at Saugatuck Elementary School for a 6:15 p.m. performance by the funky Washboard Slim & the Bluelights.

If you’re in the mood for square dancing, it’s Al Brozek calling, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the TD Bank lobby. If you’ve never done it, try it, it’s a great way to enjoy a truly American art form.

First Night Buttons are now on sale now at Trader Joe’s, Westport Library, Oscar’s Deli, TD Bank, Weston Pharmacy and the Senior Center for $15. As always, children two and under can enjoy the day’s festivities for free. New this year, buttons will also be sold the day of the event all venues.

To find more information, and to view the schedule, please visit the First Night website.