MoCA\CT

There are voices you hear on a recording, and voices you feel in a room. Morgan James has the latter: a four-octave instrument of vintage soul and modern grit that has drawn more than 250 million views online, yet reveals its full force only in person. As part of her Soul Remains Tour, MoCA\CT brings that voice into the intimacy of our galleries — close enough to catch every nuance of a Broadway-trained powerhouse at the height of her command.
Juilliard-trained and forged across five original Broadway companies — among them Motown: The Musical and Godspell — James became a viral phenomenon through her work with Postmodern Jukebox before emerging as one of soul and R&amp;B’s most fearless interpreters. Backed by her dynamic band, she draws on the smoldering ’90s soul of Nobody’s Fool and the horn-fueled rock reinventions of her latest album, Soul Remains the Same, bending hyper-masculine anthems to her own will and remaking them entirely — delivered with the conviction of an artist Berry Gordy Jr. personally mentored.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: Morgan James \ Soul Remains Tour

Fairfield County

Westport

Connecticut

MoCA\CT Presents: Morgan James \ Soul Remains Tour

There are voices you hear on a recording, and voices you feel in a room. Morgan James has the latter: a four-octave instrument...

Make art. Make memories. Make MoCA\CT part of your family’s day!
Bring the whole family to MoCA\CT for Family Fun Day,&nbsp;a free, welcoming afternoon designed for children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to experience the joy of art together.
Explore the galleries, get creative with a hands-on art activity led by our favorite MoCA\CT educators, and meet some special guests along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities to create, play, explore, and discover something new.
No art experience necessary! Just bring your curiosity and imagination and we’ll take care of the rest.
Free • Family-Friendly • All Ages Welcome • Please Register&nbsp;

Local Event: Family Fun Day at MoCA/CT - October 10

Family Fun Day at MoCA/CT - October 10

Make art. Make memories. Make MoCA\CT part of your family’s day!
Bring the whole family to MoCA\CT for Family Fun Day, a free,...

A Creative Morning of Art, Discovery &amp; Museum Fun!
Join us at MoCA\CT for a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recess Camp designed for children ages 5–10.
Young artists will spend the morning creating, exploring, and discovering in our inspiring museum setting. Campers will enjoy a fun, hands-on art project inspired by creativity, nature, storytelling, and the rich artistic traditions of Indigenous cultures, along with time to explore MoCA/CT’s wonderful galleries and enjoy the museum’s exciting art.
It’s the perfect way to spend a day off from school-with art, imagination, new friends, and plenty of creative fun!
Monday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Ages 5–10 $75.00 per child
<h3>What to Bring:</h3>
Please send your child with a water bottle. Children should be bathroom independent.

Local Event: Indigenous Peoples' Day | Columbus Day School Recess

Indigenous Peoples' Day | Columbus Day School...

A Creative Morning of Art, Discovery & Museum Fun!
Join us at MoCA\CT for a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recess Camp...

Indigenous Peoples' Day | Columbus Day School Recess

School is out-so let’s get creative!
Spend Election Day at MoCA/CT for a fun-filled morning of art, imagination, and museum exploration! Designed for children ages 5–10, this special one-day Recess Camp gives young artists the chance to create, discover, and play in an inspiring art museum setting.
Campers will enjoy a hands-on art workshop, creative activities, and a special opportunity to explore MoCA/CT’s wonderful galleries. (featuring Miss Liberty!) It’s the perfect way to turn a day off from school into a memorable morning of creativity and fun!
November 3, 2026 -&nbsp;Election Day 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Ages 5–10 $75 per student
Please send your child with a water bottle. Children should be bathroom independent.

Local Event: Election Day Recess Camp at MoCA\CT!

Election Day Recess Camp at MoCA\CT!

School is out-so let’s get creative!
Spend Election Day at MoCA/CT for a fun-filled morning of art, imagination, and museum...

Local Event: Family Fun Day at MoCA/CT - November 14

Family Fun Day at MoCA/CT - November 14

The future of classical piano. Live at MoCA\CT. An electrifying culmination of artistry, ambition, and discovery. The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition returns for its final round—an evening where brilliance meets possibility, and the next generation of pianists steps decisively into the spotlight.
Chosen from a global pool of exceptional talent, three finalists will each command the stage in a 45-minute program of striking range and virtuosity, traversing five centuries of piano repertoire. These performances are more than recitals—they are personal statements, revealing each artist’s voice, vision, and interpretive depth at a defining moment in their careers.
At the heart of the Heida is a bold commitment to living music. In this rare and compelling tradition, each finalist will premiere a newly commissioned work, bringing a world debut to life before a live audience. The 2026 competition features a new commission by acclaimed composer Samuel Adams, continuing a legacy of premieres by leading voices such as Lowell Liebermann and Timo Andres.
Set within the vibrant, contemporary setting of MoCA CT, this is not simply a competition—it is a high-stakes, one-night-only encounter with the future of classical music.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition — Final Round

MoCA\CT Presents: The Heida Hermanns...

The future of classical piano. Live at MoCA\CT.  An electrifying culmination of artistry, ambition, and discovery. The Heida...

MoCA\CT Presents: The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition — Final Round

Make art. Make memories. Make MoCA\CT part of your family’s day!
Bring the whole family to MoCA\CT for Family Fun Day, a free, welcoming afternoon designed for children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to experience the joy of art together.

Local Event: Family Fun Day at MoCA/CT – December 12

Family Fun Day at MoCA/CT – December 12

 Make art. Make memories. Make MoCA\CT part of your family’s day!
Bring the whole family to MoCA\CT for Family Fun Day, a free,...

School is out—let creativity shine!
Join us at MoCA/CT for a special morning of art, imagination, and museum exploration on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Designed for children ages 5-10, this fun one-day Recess Camp invites young artists to create, discover, and connect in an inspiring contemporary art museum setting.
Inspired by the spirit of creativity, community, and big dreams, campers will enjoy a hands-on art workshop and creative activities, along with special time to explore MoCA/CT’s wonderful galleries and discover exciting works of contemporary art.
It’s the perfect way to spend a day off from school-with paint, imagination and new friends!
Monday, January 18, 2027 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Ages 5–10 $75 per student
Please send your child with a water bottle. Children should be bathroom independent.

Local Event: Martin Luther King, Jr. School Recess Camp

Martin Luther King, Jr. School Recess Camp

School is out—let creativity shine!
Join us at MoCA/CT for a special morning of art, imagination, and museum exploration on...

Two living legends. One piano. One unforgettable voice.
Some pairings are simply historic. When three-time Grammy winner, Tony Award–winning Broadway star, and NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater sits down with Grammy-winning pianist Bill Charlap, four decades of jazz mastery distill into the most intimate format the music offers: a single voice, a single piano. In the close quarters of MoCA\CT’s galleries, you won’t merely watch their rapport — you’ll feel the telepathy between two artists who finish each other’s phrases.
Bridgewater’s fearless artistry has carried her from the Broadway stage to the world’s great concert halls and a Kennedy Center NEA Jazz Masters honor; Charlap earned his Grammy for The Silver Lining, his radiant album of Jerome Kern songs with Tony Bennett, and is revered as one of the most lyrical interpreters of the American Songbook alive. Together they tour behind Elemental — their first duo album and a 2026 Grammy nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album — reimagining standards with the playful, soul-deep conversation that comes only from total command of the tradition. An evening of pure craft, stripped to its essentials.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap

MoCA\CT Presents: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill...

Two living legends. One piano. One unforgettable voice.
Some pairings are simply historic. When three-time Grammy winner, Tony...

MoCA\CT Presents: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap

In residence at Lincoln Center. This winter, in our galleries.
The string quartet was written for rooms exactly like ours. In residence with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Calidore String Quartet — hailed by The New York Times for its “deep reserves of virtuosity” and praised by The Los Angeles Times for “the kind of sublimity other quartets spend a lifetime searching for” — performs amid the contemporary art of MoCA\CT’s galleries, every bow stroke and breath at arm’s length. This is chamber music as it was meant to be heard: four musicians who “speak, breathe, think and feel as one” (The Washington Post), and an audience close enough to be drawn inside the conversation.
Winners of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and a BBC Music Magazine Award, recipients of the $100,000 M-Prize, and celebrated for their complete Beethoven cycle at Lincoln Center, the Calidore spotlight their acclaimed 2026 album American Tapestry — a sweeping survey of the American voice featuring Samuel Barber’s transcendent Adagio, Wynton Marsalis’s jazz-inflected At the Octoroon Balls, and the world-premiere quartet version of John Williams’s “With Malice Toward None,” arranged by the composer himself.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: Calidore String Quartet

MoCA\CT Presents: Calidore String Quartet

In residence at Lincoln Center. This winter, in our galleries.
The string quartet was written for rooms exactly like ours. In...

One of America’s most celebrated quartets — and its most imaginative.
A great quartet doesn’t just play the notes — it makes you hear why they matter. The Jasper String Quartet, praised by Gramophone as “flawless in ensemble and intonation, expressively assured and beautifully balanced,” has built its reputation on programs that connect the great canon to the living composers shaping music right now. In MoCA\CT’s galleries, surrounded by contemporary art and seated steps from the players, you’ll experience that artistry the way it lands best: up close, where the drama is impossible to miss.
Recipients of Chamber Music America’s prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, the Jasper String Quartet was named CMA’s 2025 Album of the Year for Insects and Machines: Quartets of Vivian Fung — music The Strad called “sonically delightful and expressively compelling.” At this performance, they preview their 2026 release Lamenting Earth, a luminous meditation on humanity and the natural world. Expect an evening as intellectually alive as it is profoundly moving — the work of one of the preeminent American quartets of the twenty-first century.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: Jasper String Quartet

MoCA\CT Presents: Jasper String Quartet

One of America’s most celebrated quartets — and its most imaginative.
A great quartet doesn’t just play the notes — it makes...

“Simply put, they’re a knockout.” — Sir Simon Rattle
Forget what you expect from a string trio. Grammy- and Emmy-winning Time for Three defies convention, merging classical virtuosity with Americana and singer-songwriter craft into a sound entirely its own — three classically trained musicians who, as the Chicago Sun-Times put it, “look and act more like an indie rock band.” From Carnegie Hall to MoCA\CT’s galleries, violinists Nicolas Kendall and Charles Yang and bassist Ranaan Meyer play and sing with an infectious joy that turns a concert into an event — and in a room this intimate, you’re not so much in the audience as in the band.
Their album Letters for the Future, recorded with The Philadelphia Orchestra, won the Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo and reached the Billboard classical top 10. Fresh from the world premiere of Emily – No Prisoner Be with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, the trio brings its virtuosity, original songwriting, and bold reimaginings to Westport for an evening of pure, exhilarating artistry.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: Time for Three

MoCA\CT Presents: Time for Three

“Simply put, they’re a knockout.” — Sir Simon Rattle
Forget what you expect from a string trio. Grammy- and Emmy-winning Time...

One of the finest jazz voices of her generation.
Kate Kortum is one of the most acclaimed young vocalists in jazz today. At just 24, she has already performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra alongside Wynton Marsalis and won the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition — jazz’s most prestigious vocal prize. MoCA\CT’s galleries are the ideal place to hear her: an intimate room where Kortum’s warm, story-driven phrasing and easy swing land with the immediacy of a great late-night set.
A Juilliard graduate who has also sung at the Newport Jazz Festival and Birdland, Kortum blends bebop agility, blues feeling, and theatrical flair into something entirely her own. With her standout band she performs music from her acclaimed debut Good Woman and her bold 2025 release Wild Woman, reclaiming and reimagining the Great American Songbook through a distinctly modern, female lens.

Local Event: MoCA\CT Presents: Kate Kortum

MoCA\CT Presents: Kate Kortum

One of the finest jazz voices of her generation.
Kate Kortum is one of the most acclaimed young vocalists in jazz today. At...

MoCA CT

Alfred Branch

New York City Metropolitan Area

RJ Scofield

Norwalk

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Fairfield

Hayleigh Evans

Wilton

New Canaan

Richard Kaufman

Darien

Bridgeport

Weston-Redding-Easton

Trumbull

Stamford

Vincent Salzo

Stratford

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides instruction, information, and sometimes step-by-step directions, and an “Executive Function Coach Voice” that invites thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership.
Both are important. The key is knowing which voice the learner needs in the moment — when to step in with direction and when to step back and make room for&nbsp;thinking.
Join Forman School's Cognition and Learning Teacher and Executive Function Coach Robyn Greenspan, Cognition and Learning Head of Department Brittany Bloom-Price, and Director of Cognition and Learning Dr. Kristin Simmers as they share research-informed strategies that work for learners of all ages, with a&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on:
<ul><li>A clear, plain-language understanding of executive function&nbsp;coaching</li><li>How to recognize when to use Teacher Voice and EF Coach&nbsp;Voice</li><li>Specific language shifts that encourage thinking, problem-solving, and&nbsp;ownership</li><li>Practical strategies that can be used at home and at&nbsp;school</li></ul>
Register here: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D1qWlcZ4Sj-1heuQsg7ElQ</a>Located in Litchfield, Connecticut, Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9–12 and postgraduates who learn differently. Through a highly personalized approach, Forman helps students understand how they learn, build self-advocacy skills, and develop the confidence and independence they need to thrive.

Local Event: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

Litchfield County

Litchfield

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s...

Any adult who has helped a learner—formally or informally—has access to two useful voices: a “Teacher Voice” that provides...

LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child’s Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport

Please join us in welcoming Grammy-nominated baritone Sidney Outlaw for a special evening of music at <a href="https://uuwestport.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">UU Westport</a>. Accompanied by pianist Piotr Kozłowski, Sidney will present the Connecticut premiere of 26 Ways of Looking at a Black Man, with music by B.E. Boykin and poetry by Raymond Patterson. Admission is FREE and there is free parking and handicap accessibility. Doors open at 6:40pm, the event starts at 7pm, with a light reception to follow the music event. Sidney is an extraordinary artist whose career has taken him to some of the country’s most celebrated stages—but just as remarkable is the warmth, generosity, and humanity he brings into every room. This is an opportunity not simply to hear a world-class performer, but to gather around a deeply meaningful work that centers Black artistry, identity, and lived experience. Come experience an evening of exceptional artistry, powerful storytelling, and community. Bring a friend—we would love to fill the room for Sidney and this important work! 
About The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport&nbsp;
UU&nbsp;Westport&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;
About the Artists
Baritone Sidney Outlaw has been described by The Washington Post as a "generous &amp; expressive singer", The New York Times as a "terrific singer" with a "deep rich timber," and an internationally acclaimed vocalist for his "weighty and forthright" singing (San Francisco Chronicle). Since winning the Concurso International de Canto Montserrat Caballe in 2010, he has performed widely in the US and abroad. In the 2024/2025 season, Sidney performed recitals with pianist Warren Jones at the Brooklyn Art Song Society and The Manhattan School of Music. He debuted with the California Symphony, singing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, and with the Bozeman Symphony, singing Mozart's Requiem. He also returned to the Jacksonville Symphony for Handel's Messiah. On the operatic stage, he reprises the role of Mozart in Le Nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni with Pensacola Opera and Opera Philadelphia. Last year, Sidney released his album, Black Pierrot, featuring music by William Grant Still and Dr. B.E. Boykin, including the world premiere of 26 Ways of Looking at a Black Man, with text by poet Raymond Patterson (Commissioned by Merola Opera), which was recently nominated for a Grammy award. Sidney’s recent highlights include performances with Boston Baroque, Chattanooga Symphony, Toledo Opera, National Symphony and appearances at NYC’s Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall. He currently holds voice faculty positions at the Manhattan School of Music, The Conservatory at Brooklyn College (CUNY) and Teachers College, Columbia University, where he is pursuing his PhD in Music Education.&nbsp;
Piotr Kozlowski is a versatile Polish pianist and educator with a strong focus on chamber and contemporary music. He is deeply committed to creative programming and to presenting classical and contemporary repertoire. A laureate of chamber music and solo piano competitions, Piotr has performed widely across Europe and North America. He studied at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw and completed his doctoral degree in piano performance at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, where he also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant under the mentorship of Kevin Kenner. As an Erasmus scholarship recipient, he studied chamber music with Avedis Kouyoumdjian at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. He held fellowships at the Bowdoin International Music Festival and the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance. Now based in New York City, Piotr maintains an active international freelance career. He has premiered works by Jonathan Howard Katz, Donald Scott Stinson, and other living composers. He serves as Staff Pianist at Manhattan School of Music, Piano Mentor at tonebase and has an affinity for Baroque, Classical and 20th-century repertoire.
For more information about this free event on October 2nd, and other events at UU Westport, visit uuwestport.org or contact UU Westport at 203-227-7250. Follow UU Westport on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uuwestport/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uuwestportct/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: 26 Ways of Looking a Black Man: Free concert with Sidney Outlaw at UU Westport

26 Ways of Looking a Black Man: Free concert...

Please join us in welcoming Grammy-nominated baritone Sidney Outlaw for a special evening of music at UU Westport. Accompanied...

26 Ways of Looking a Black Man: Free concert with Sidney Outlaw at UU Westport

It's a day for individuals with Down syndrome and other neurodivergent individuals, their families and friends to celebrate differences, make connections, have fun and remind everyone that belonging is for EVERYBODY.&nbsp;Come enjoy music &amp; DJ, face painting, characters, lawn games, food trucks, vendors, community resources, raffles, giveaways, photo ops and more! ABOUT THE ORGANIZER 💙💛Fairfield Celebrates Down Syndrome is proudly organized by Anoushka’s Helping Hand Foundation (AHHF), a Fairfield-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering, supporting and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and their families.Through community events, scholarships, advocacy support and our annual Warrior Mom Brunch, AHHF is committed to building connection, expanding opportunities, strengthening families and celebrating the extraordinary potential within every individual. 💙💛

Local Event: Fairfield Celebrates Down Syndrome 

Fairfield Celebrates Down Syndrome 

It's a day for individuals with Down syndrome and other neurodivergent individuals, their families and friends to celebrate...

Get ready for an afternoon of fall fun for the whole family at our Pumpkin Parking Lot Party, proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.bmwdarien.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BMW of Darien</a>! Join us for a festive day filled with fall crafts, photo ops, kids’ activities, free samples and more—plus plenty of pumpkins to get you in the autumn spirit.
🍂 What to Expect
🎨 Pumpkin Paint Party
Get creative and decorate your very own pumpkin! 
Pumpkins and paint supplies are available for the first 500 guests.
🐐 Petting Farm
Meet some adorable farm friends and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience for the whole family.
🍷 Beer + Wine Garden
Enjoy a great selection of beer +&nbsp;wine, brought to you by<a href="https://www.captainzig.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Captain Zig</a>, <a href="https://www.thetowncellar.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Town Cellar </a>and <a href="https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/location/darien-ct/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hammer &amp; Nails</a>!
🍴 Free Samples
Stop by for complimentary samples from a few of your favorites including Chip City Cookies, NAYA, sweetgreen and Van Leeuwen!
🗓️ Event Schedule
12 PM — Paint Party
1 PM — Storytime with the <a href="https://www.darienlibrary.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Darien Library</a>
2 PM — Bubble Show
Plus, enjoy free giveaways while supplies last!

Local Event: Darien Commons Pumpkin Parking Lot Party

Darien Commons Pumpkin Parking Lot Party

Get ready for an afternoon of fall fun for the whole family at our Pumpkin Parking Lot Party, proudly sponsored by BMW of...

Seaside Park

Strides for Strength walk &amp; 5K to benefit the patients and programs of Norma Pfriem Breast Center part of Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale New Haven Health with locations in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Trumbull. Walk is FREE, run is professionally timed and has a fee. Walk or run in solidarity honoring those impacted by breast cancer and remembering loved ones, and demonstrating the strength of our community.

Local Event: Strides for Strength

Strides for Strength

Strides for Strength walk & 5K to benefit the patients and programs of Norma Pfriem Breast Center part of Smilow Cancer...

Bristow Bird Sanctuary, entry via Mead Park: 241 Park St, New Canaan, CT, 06840

<h3>Overview</h3>
Immerse yourself in William Shakespeare’s timeless tales on a scenic stroll through Bristow Bird Sanctuary. Professional actors and musicians bring to life beloved scenes and songs inspired by Shakespeare’s greatest works. Visitors may encounter the romance of Romeo &amp; Juliet, the whimsy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the magic of The Tempest, and the dark intrigue of Macbeth—complete with witches and sword fights—along with sonnets, madrigals, and more. Join us on a journey through nature and story.
Performance Details: This is an outdoor promenade-style experience where audience members are led down a walking path and encounter various Shakespearean vignettes. The total distance is less than a mile on a smooth gravel path with light gradation. The full experience is ADA accessible.
Groups of 15–20 will depart every 15 minutes from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM for a 45-50 minute traveling experience. Tickets Limited!
All ages welcome.
Performance Location: Bristow Bird Sanctuary, entry via Mead Park: 241 Park St, New Canaan, CT. Convenient free parking is available.

Local Event: The Bard At Bristow - An Immersive Stroll

The Bard At Bristow - An Immersive Stroll

Overview
Immerse yourself in William Shakespeare’s timeless tales on a scenic stroll through Bristow Bird Sanctuary....

Saugatuck Rowing and Fitness Club

Westport, CT – Westport tends to produce top-notch musicians. Many have moved away and yet many want to return when invited to come home. Such is the case with award-winning singer/songwriter Lisa Bastoni. Lisa, a Westporter who now lives in Northampton and performs throughout New England, is coming home. 

Rozanne Gates and Suzanne Sheridan, the creators of First Folk Sunday, had seen Bastoni perform at the 2023 Back Porch Festival in Northampton, MA. They were impressed with her songwriting prowess, her musicianship, and her connection to the audience. They took a chance and invited her to be a guest artist at First Folk Sunday two years ago and now she is back by very popular demand. Originally not knowing that she was actually from Westport, Lisa told Rozanne, “I know you both. I was just a kid, but I was at the anti-war rally you organized in 2001on Jesup Green when Suzanne sang. I thought she was wonderful.” So, on October 4, 2026, Lisa and Suzanne will be singing together on a few select songs. This will mark the 25th anniversary of their musical history. Truly a cause for celebration.
Bastoni has come a long way since 2001. She has had much success in the folk world. She is a 2022 &amp; 2023 New England Music Award nominee (Roots), 2020 &amp; 2019 Boston Music Award Nominee (Folk) and winner of 2019 New Folk at the esteemed Kerrville Folk Festival. In addition to her work in music, Lisa is a visual artist and teacher, and mother to two children. 
In March 2024, Lisa released her CD, “On the Water” and Eric Danton had this to say, “She’s an evocative songwriter who sings with the wisdom of someone who hasn’t always come by her insight the easy way, and the ache in Bastoni’s voice contains as much compassion as it does sorrow. It’s a powerful combination, whether she’s singing about two inexperienced youngsters in way over their heads — “just babies, having a baby” — on “Honeymoon in Disneyland,” or brushing away her own tears on the waltz-time weeper “Only Goodbye” as she explores long-distance yearning with earthy harmony vocals from Mark Erelli. On the Water isn’t heartrending all the way through: Bastoni lets a droll sense of humor show, too, particularly on “Let’s Look at Houses.” Co-written with Willi Carlisle, the song has a honky-tonk feel with bold steel guitar licks from Rich Hinman and lyrics about holding hands, reprising youthful lust and ogling houses out of your price range. Elsewhere, Bastoni celebrates getting out and never going back on “Hometown” (with harmonies from Kris Delmhorst), and choosing a path based on love, even as doubts creep in, on the muted “Cheap Wine.” 
Taking a vital stand and singing with a critical message, Lisa wrote “There Are No Kings in America” which has been sung nationally at many No Kings rallies. Suzanne Sheridan sang this song at the March 28 No Kings rally on Jesup Green in Westport.
All First Folk Sunday concerts take place at the Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Avenue in Westport. For tickets to Lisa Bastoni at First Folk Sunday on Sunday October 4 go to the First Folk Sunday website by <a href="https://firstfolksunday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. The music cover charge is $20. Doors open at noon and the music is from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. An a la carte menu and open bar will be available for audience members. There is ample parking with overflow parking across the street at 518 Riverside Avenue. For more information visit the First Folk Sunday website at <a href="https://firstfolksunday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://firstfolksunday.com</a> and for questions, call 203-984-7562.
For more information about Lisa Bastoni, visit her website at <a href="https://lisabastoni.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lisabastoni.com</a>.

Local Event: First Folk Sunday

First Folk Sunday

Westport, CT – Westport tends to produce top-notch musicians. Many have moved away and yet many want to return when invited to...

King School

<h2>Join us for our Open House on Sunday, October 4&nbsp;from&nbsp;1:00-3:00 p.m.</h2>
Discover the power of a King education firsthand. Learn about our engaging PreK-12 inquiry-based approach to education and immerse yourself in our vibrant campus community.&nbsp;We hope you'll join us!
The schedule and details for the day are below. Students of all ages are welcome.&nbsp;We can't wait to meet your family!&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.kingschoolct.org/admission/visit/open-house" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Today</a>

Local Event: Open House - PreK-12

Open House - PreK-12

Join us for our Open House on Sunday, October 4 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Discover the power of a King education firsthand. Learn...

Compo Beach

💙 WALK THE EXTRA MILE WITH RACH’S HOPE! 💙 Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Compo Beach in Westport, CT for the Rach’s Hope Walk the Extra Mile 2026! Funds raised support families with critically ill children in the ICU for extended stays. We’ll start with a one-mile walk around Compo Beach, followed by an afternoon filled with: 🍕 Gourmet pizza truck 🎶 Live music by Ellis Island Acoustic 🍷 Beer &amp; wine for guests 21+ 🍰 Dessert 👕 Rach’s Hope swag 💙 And SO MUCH love and hope! Bring your family and friends and help us make this a day to remember. This is a family-friendly event and will be held rain or shine! 🎟 Tickets: RachsHope.org Come walk the extra mile with us! 💙&nbsp;

Local Event: Walk The Extra Mile With Rach's Hope!

Walk The Extra Mile With Rach's Hope!

💙 WALK THE EXTRA MILE WITH RACH’S HOPE! 💙 Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Compo Beach in Westport, CT for the...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that its annual “Fairfield Harvest Market” event, will be held on the Old Town Hall Green, (corner of Old Post Road and Beach Road) on Saturday, October 17th, and is now accepting vendor applications.
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce heralds the start of the autumn season by welcoming vendors, both business &amp; artisan, who want the opportunity to reach Fairfield and area residents, on the historic Old Town Hall Green, where they will display their products and items to the general public. The much-anticipated Halloween Costume Dog Parade will be held again this year at noon, so pet-related vendors are also invited with their pooch-related items!
Last year, 2025, the event featured more than 80 well-known and unique retail vendors, along with a variety of food trucks, and Fairfield Rotary’s Beer Garden! Shoppers and visitors stroll along the pathways enjoying music, food and making purchases – even buying gifts for the upcoming 2026 holidays!
Hurry up! The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting vendor applications and encouraging vendors to contact the Chamber as soon as possible, as the remaining spots fill up quickly.

Local Event: Fairfield Harvest Market October 17th - Vendors Being Accepted 

Fairfield Harvest Market October 17th - Vendors...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that its annual “Fairfield Harvest Market” event, will be held on the...

Fairfield Harvest Market October 17th - Vendors Being Accepted 

Fairfield Country Day School

Confidence. Curiosity. Character.
It all starts with the right foundation. Discover how Fairfield Country Day School helps boys grow into capable, thoughtful young men at our Open House on Saturday, October 17 from 10am–12pm.
<a href="https://www.fairfieldcountryday.org/admissions/visit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for more information.
If you are not able to attend, please send us an email (<a href="mailto:admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org" target="_blank">admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org</a>) and we would be happy to schedule a personalized guided tour.

Local Event: FCDS Open House - Saturday, October 17

FCDS Open House - Saturday, October 17

Confidence. Curiosity. Character.
It all starts with the right foundation. Discover how Fairfield Country Day School helps boys...

Westport Library Café

Calling all mental health professionals!Understanding the emotional, legal and financial issues clients face when contemplating or navigating divorce.Clients often begin talking about divorce in the therapy room, before they fully understand what the path ahead may involve.This program brings together an interdisciplinary team of professionals trained in mediation and collaborative divorce — Jennifer Luise Champagne, LPC; Rosemarie Ferrante, JD, collaborative attorney and mediator; and Hollis Hardiman, CDFA®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst to provide clinicians with a broader understanding of the emotional, legal and financial dimensions of divorce.Through discussion and practical examples, the program will explore emotional readiness, divorce process options, financial considerations, and the distinct roles of professionals who may support individuals and families through the transition. The goal is to help clinicians understand who does what in the divorce process and which professional resources may be appropriate for their clients’ particular needs, while maintaining clear professional roles and boundaries.&nbsp;
October 23, 2026
9am- 12 pm
Westport Library
Please email Rferrante@divorcemediationct.com to reserve your spot!

Local Event: The Space Between: A Clinician’s Guide to Divorce, Emotional, Legal and Financial Readiness

The Space Between: A Clinician’s Guide to...

Calling all mental health professionals!Understanding the emotional, legal and financial issues clients face when contemplating...

The Space Between: A Clinician’s Guide to Divorce, Emotional, Legal and Financial Readiness

Confidence. Curiosity. Character. It all starts with the right foundation. Discover how Fairfield Country Day School helps boys grow into capable, thoughtful young men at our Open House on Saturday, October 17 from 10am&ndash;12pm.

<a href="https://www.fairfieldcountryday.org/admissions/visit" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for more information.
If you are not able to attend, please send us an email (<a href="mailto:admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org</a>) and we would be happy to schedule a personalized guided tour.

Confidence. Curiosity. Character. It all starts with the right foundation. Discover how Fairfield Country Day School helps boys grow into capable,...

Full-Time Houseman &amp; Cook Needed &ndash; Westport, Connecticut
NON-LIVE-IN POSITION
 A private household of two in Westport, Connecticut is seeking an experienced, dependable full-time Houseman &amp; Cook for a long-term position.
This is a non-live-in position. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a high-end private residence and be comfortable handling a broad range of household responsibilities. We are looking for someone professional, discreet, trustworthy, and organized.
A competitive salary with health insurance benefits (upon completion of initial trial period) will be offered based on experience and qualifications.
Applicants must speak English well, be legally authorized to work in the United States, have a valid driver&rsquo;s license with a clean driving record, and have reliable transportation to and from work.
Experience and Skills Required for the Following Duties
<ul><li>General care, maintenance, and security of the residence</li><li>Household cleaning, including vacuuming, washing floors, and general upkeep</li><li>Ensuring proper operation of household mechanical systems and identifying maintenance needs</li><li>Overseeing vendors, contractors, and service appointments</li><li>Maintaining household vehicles and arranging service when necessary</li><li>Light gardening, lawn/property care, and seasonal outdoor work</li><li>Light snow removal as needed</li><li>Keeping the pool, patio, driveway, walkways, garage, and outdoor areas clean and orderly</li><li>Grocery shopping and purchasing household supplies</li><li>Running household errands</li><li>Driving household members to appointments, errands, and other destinations as needed</li><li>Experience and confidence driving in New York City is a must&nbsp;</li><li>Preparing good-quality everyday meals</li><li>Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen</li><li>Formal table service knowledge is a plus</li><li>Assisting with miscellaneous household projects and tasks as needed</li></ul>
Applicants should preferably have at least three years of experience working as a houseman, household manager, estate caretaker, or similar position in a private residence.
The ideal candidate should be a non-smoker, have a professional appearance and demeanor, respect the privacy and confidentiality of the household, and be comfortable working independently.
This is a five-day-per-week, full-time position( Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays off) and is intended for someone seeking stable, long-term employment with a private household.
A household vehicle will be provided for work-related driving; however, the employee must have their own reliable transportation for commuting to and from the residence.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, references, and a brief description of your previous private household experience to <a href="mailto:ath.panolis@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ath.panolis@gmail.com</a>. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Full-Time Houseman & Cook Needed – Westport,...

Full-Time Houseman & Cook Needed – Westport, Connecticut...

Full-Time Houseman & Cook Needed – Westport, Connecticut  NON-LIVE-IN POSITION

Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio of Westport CT offers beginners friendly Ballroom and Latin private dance lessons, classes and social dance parties for people of any age, singles or couples, who love to dance and would like to learn Ballroom Dancing as a mild exercise, fun hobby or prepare the Wedding First Dance.
<a href="https://ballroomdancewestport.com/home/how-to-start-ballroom-dancing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">START DANCING TODAY!</a> In our dance school you will enjoy warm and friendly environment and excellent service.&nbsp;We want you to feel comfortable, happy and get the best results in learning Ballroom Dancing at Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio of Westport.
Learn to Dance: Swing, Waltz, Salsa, Tango, Foxtrot, Argenine Tango, Bachata, ChaChaCha, Rumba, Samba, Quickstep, Merengue and ...
We offer:
<a href="https://ballroomdancewestport.com/ballroom-private-dance-lessons-westport-ct/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Private Dance Lessons</a>: Couples or singles/any age/beginners<a href="https://ballroomdancewestport.com/wedding-dance-lessons-westport-ct/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Wedding First Dance Lessons</a>: Groom and Bride, Parents<a href="https://ballroomdancewestport.com/social-dance-events-dance-classes-parties-westport-ct/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Saturday DANCE Social</a>: The Night of Ballroom Social Dancing&nbsp;<a href="https://ballroomdancewestport.com/date-night-dance-westport-ct/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Date Night Dance</a>: Class for Couples<a href="https://ballroomdancewestport.com/kids-ballroom-dance-classes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://ballroomdancewestport.com/teens-ballroom-dance-classes-westport-ct/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ballroom for Teens</a>: ages 12 and up Call or text for more information: <a href="tel:203-454-9400" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">203-454-9400</a>
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Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio, 877 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880

Learn How To Dance! Ballroom Lessons for...

Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio of Westport CT offers beginners friendly Ballroom and Latin private dance lessons, classes and social dance parties...

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