Featured Events in Westport in July 2025 (August Updated)

Beat-driven. Employing heavy elements of funk and soul, paris_monster closes a gap between synthesized sound & garage; between modern detail and old-school grit. Solid earth. Soaring soundscapes. A mass of noise. Volatility. Vocal singularity. Loud, dirty, glitchy, lyric-centered, groove-based. Funk and soul join with lyrical themes of bygone eras in rural settings. Characters lost, mortality confronted. Love achieved, and denied. Americana. These themes stand in stark contrast to pounding grooves and electronic mayhem, creating depth and dimensions that could have been otherwise achieved only by dropping a modular synth in the corn fields of central New York or the woods of Connecticut. paris_monster follows up the recent release of their latest full length album “Opalesce” immediately with the singles “Laugh It Off” and “Say It Again”. Josh Dion • vocals, drums, keyboards Geoff Kraly • bass, modular synth, vocals paris_monster Information Source: The Mill | eventbrite

On Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 , your student entering sixth, seventh or eighth grade in fall, 2025 , will learn about marine biology. In the Dive In! Underwater Adventures and Marine Biology course, students will explore the wonders of ocean ecosystems and marine life through interactive activities and hands-on experiments. They'll learn about marine biology, coral reefs, ocean zones, and the importance of conservation, while discovering how they can help protect our oceans. It's the perfect course for sparking curiosity about the underwater world and the creatures that inhabit it! Join our Summer Learning Clubs for an engaging, hands-on, student-driven learning experience! Designed around a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model , this immersive program integrates math, literacy, and STEAM into a dynamic thematic approach . Each two-day session explores a unique topic through a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts , encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Students collaborate to solve authentic, interdisciplinary challenges , applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world problems. Throughout the process, they gather information, synthesize ideas, and develop meaningful connections between subjects. With a focus on collaboration, revision, and reflection , learners create physical representations of their discoveries, showcasing their understanding in a culminating activity that encourages communication and innovation. By making learning real, relevant, and hands-on , Summer Learning Clubs empower students to take ownership of their education while fostering essential 21st-century skills. Get ready for an exciting, inquiry-driven adventure where learning comes to life! Sessions are grouped by grade levels: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 - 5, and Grades 6 - 8, with the grade level determined by the grade the student is entering in fall 2025. Because we are able to admit a limited number of students, you will be charged a deposit of $25 plus credit card processing fees upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance at both days or class or notification of inability to attend sent to summerlearningclubs@westportlibrary.org or 203.291.4810 by 4 pm on Tuesday, July 1 . The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

For Students in Grades 7-9 in Fall 2025 Join Josh Burker for an exploration of Brown Dog Gadget's brick-based Microbit Robot. We will construct the base unit on day 1, debug it, and program it. Day two we will expand on the build to add capabilities. Day three is for debugging and demonstrating your robot's power: from object retrieval to drawing, depending on how you have built and refined your 'bot! Josh Burker is the Creative Technology Teacher at Marymount School Upper Middle Division in New York City. He has taught in both public and private schools for over 20 years, working with Logo programming, robotics, fabrication, electronics, and art. He writes books, holds workshops for teachers, and consults on educational projects that he finds inclusive and disruptive. He is the author of The Invent to Learn Guide to Fun and The Invent to Learn Guide to More Fun , both of which inspire makers of all ages to explore the intersection of crafting and technology through whimsical, creative projects. This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot. This is a cumulative, 3-day workshop. Attendance at all 3 sessions is recommended. Questions? Contact mpastel@westportlibrary.org Camp Explore is made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

On Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 , your child entering first or second grade in fall 2025 , will learn about marine biology. This class takes explorers on an exciting journey beneath the waves! Over 2 hands-on days, students will discover fascinating ocean creatures, build models of deep-sea life, conduct fun experiments like an oil spill cleanup, and learn how marine biologists explore and protect our oceans. Get ready to dive deep and uncover the wonders of the sea! Join our Summer Learning Clubs for an engaging, hands-on, student-driven learning experience! Designed around a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model , this immersive program integrates math, literacy, and STEAM into a dynamic thematic approach . Each two-day session explores a unique topic through a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts , encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Students collaborate to solve authentic, interdisciplinary challenges , applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world problems. Throughout the process, they gather information, synthesize ideas, and develop meaningful connections between subjects. With a focus on collaboration, revision, and reflection , learners create physical representations of their discoveries, showcasing their understanding in a culminating activity that encourages communication and innovation. By making learning real, relevant, and hands-on , Summer Learning Clubs empower students to take ownership of their education while fostering essential 21st-century skills. Get ready for an exciting, inquiry-driven adventure where learning comes to life! Sessions are grouped by grade levels: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 - 5, and Grades 6 - 8, with the grade level determined by the grade the student is entering in fall 2025. Because we are able to admit a limited number of students, you will be charged a deposit of $25 plus credit card processing fees upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance at both days or class or notification of inability to attend sent to summerlearningclubs@westportlibrary.org or 203.291.4810 by 9 am on Tuesday, July 1 . The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

“A figure in the New York City avant-garde and indie-rock scenes for decades.” – Tape Op Eucademix is the moniker of Yuka Honda , a producer, composer, performer, and visual artist renowned for her innovative, genre-defying approach to music and multimedia. Through her compositions and self-crafted video art, Honda seeks to transport audiences and expand the possibilities of sound and visual expression. Her work is shaped by a bold and distinctive fusion of influences: the experimental energy of New York’s downtown jazz scene, the raw power of hip-hop and street music, the intricacies of classical music cherished by her mother, and the profound inspiration of nature—wild, beautiful, and at times mercilessly harsh. Honda’s artistry blends experimental textures with rhythm-driven grooves, engaging both the intellect and the body. During the COVID-era lockdown, Honda conceived the idea for her solo electronic project, naming it Eucademix after her second solo album ( Eucademix , released on Tzadik). Though the project was developed in isolation, she envisioned it as a live performance, limiting her instrumentation to what could fit in a carry-on bag and a backpack. The solitude made her realize that connecting with a room full of people through music was the most vital aspect of her work. Over the past few years, she has cultivated a singular performance style by following her instincts. She describes her artistic approach as “continuum, quantum, and sensory.” Born in Tokyo, Honda spent her formative years in Germany and Denmark before later living in Aix-en-Provence and Paris. These cultural experiences deeply inform her sonic explorations, resulting in a distinct and boundary-pushing body of work. In 1994, Honda co-founded the band Cibo Matto with Miho Hatori. Their debut album, Viva! La Woman (1996), captivated audiences with its iconoclastic fusion of influences and infectious grooves, spending six weeks at #1 on the CMJ charts. Their iconic music video for “Sugar Water,” directed by Michel Gondry, remains a visual and conceptual masterpiece. More recently, Honda has continued to explore new creative directions with her two-part EP series Farm Psychedelia I and Farm Psychedelia II , released under the Eucademix moniker. Alongside her solo work, she collaborates in the duo CUP with her husband, guitarist Nels Cline, blending poetic lyrics with experimental soundscapes. She also performs in Mycorrhiza, a project with multi-instrumentalist YoshimiO (of Boredoms and OOIOO), exploring vibrant, improvisational music that reflects their deep creative synergy. Honda has collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, producing albums for Sean Ono Lennon and Martha Wainwright, among others. She has performed at numerous tributes and special events, including creating an orchestral arrangement for the Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute at Roulette in New York City. In 2019, she premiered her multimedia opera, No Revenge Necessary , at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY. This work explored the coexistence of humans and AI entities in a post-apocalyptic world, reflecting on themes of resilience, transformation, and the complexities of humanity. Deeply connected to the rhythms of the natural world, Honda is also a board member of the Catskills Agrarian Alliance , a non-profit organization dedicated to food sovereignty and regenerative agriculture. Her recent works, Farm Psychedelia I and Farm Psychedelia II honor the radical farmers of upstate New York who are innovating solutions to food insecurity, further bridging her artistic practice with her commitment to community and environmental stewardship. YUKA HONDA Information Source: The Mill | eventbrite

Monarchs, the once plentiful beauties of yard and field, have suffered habitat loss so great that their numbers in recent years have dwindled to 10% of their peak population. They are called the ‘poster child’ for pollinator habitat protection, owing to their beauty and the remarkable feat of their annual migration to Mexico and back. Protecting Monarchs leads us to a wider awareness of the fragility of insect populations, the steady assault on their numbers through the indiscriminate use of pesticides, and the vital role that diverse native species play in keeping our planet healthy. At this talk you’ll learn about how to attract a bevy of egg-laying Monarchs to your garden, how to raise the eggs into hungry Monarch caterpillars, and finally, healthy adult Monarchs, as well as some tips on how to grow a variety of different milkweed species to help them thrive. Children and adults welcome. About the Speaker: Alice Ely, UConn Advanced Master Gardener and Master Composter, Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, creator of multiple public and private Monarch Waystations in Westport CT, and Mother of Monarchs, raises these marvelous butterflies as a hobby and outreach tool. She knows the sense of wonder that these remarkable creatures inspire. Learning to protect them helps teach the importance of species diversity, the dangers of widespread pesticide/herbicide use, and the critical role our own backyards play in saving the planet. Information Source: Wakeman Town Farm | eventbrite

On Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16 , your child entering third, fourth, or fifth grade in fall, 2025 , will learn about paleontology. Dig It! Fossil Finders & Paleontology takes young explorers on an exciting journey into the prehistoric past! Over 2 hands-on days, students will dig for fossils, uncover the secrets of ancient creatures, and create their own dino-inspired discoveries. Get ready to excavate, experiment, and step into the shoes of a real paleontologist! Join our Summer Learning Clubs for an engaging, hands-on, student-driven learning experience! Designed around a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model , this immersive program integrates math, literacy, and STEAM into a dynamic thematic approach . Each two-day session explores a unique topic through a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts , encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Students collaborate to solve authentic, interdisciplinary challenges , applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world problems. Throughout the process, they gather information, synthesize ideas, and develop meaningful connections between subjects. With a focus on collaboration, revision, and reflection , learners create physical representations of their discoveries, showcasing their understanding in a culminating activity that encourages communication and innovation. By making learning real, relevant, and hands-on , Summer Learning Clubs empower students to take ownership of their education while fostering essential 21st-century skills. Get ready for an exciting, inquiry-driven adventure where learning comes to life! Sessions are grouped by grade levels: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 - 5, and Grades 6 - 8, with the grade level determined by the grade the student is entering in fall 2025. Because we are able to admit a limited number of students, you will be charged a deposit of $25 plus credit card processing fees upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance at both days or class or notification of inability to attend sent to summerlearningclubs@westportlibrary.org or 203.291.4810 by 12:30 pm on Tuesday, July 8 . The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

On Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16 , your child entering first or second grade in fall, 2025 , will learn about paleontology. Dig It! Fossil Finders & Paleontology takes young explorers on an exciting journey into the prehistoric past! Over two hands-on days, students will dig for fossils, uncover the secrets of ancient creatures, and create their own dino-inspired discoveries. Get ready to excavate, experiment, and step into the shoes of a real paleontologist! Join our Summer Learning Clubs for an engaging, hands-on, student-driven learning experience! Designed around a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model , this immersive program integrates math, literacy, and STEAM into a dynamic thematic approach . Each two-day session explores a unique topic through a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts , encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Students collaborate to solve authentic, interdisciplinary challenges , applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world problems. Throughout the process, they gather information, synthesize ideas, and develop meaningful connections between subjects. With a focus on collaboration, revision, and reflection , learners create physical representations of their discoveries, showcasing their understanding in a culminating activity that encourages communication and innovation. By making learning real, relevant, and hands-on , Summer Learning Clubs empower students to take ownership of their education while fostering essential 21st-century skills. Get ready for an exciting, inquiry-driven adventure where learning comes to life! Sessions are grouped by grade levels: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 - 5, and Grades 6 - 8, with the grade level determined by the grade the student is entering in fall 2025. Because we are able to admit a limited number of students, you will be charged a deposit of $25 plus credit card processing fees upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance at both days or class or notification of inability to attend sent to summerlearningclubs@westportlibrary.org or 203.291.4810 by 9 am on Tuesday, July 8 . The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

Vocalist/guitarist/composer CAMILA MEZA is a rarity, a glorious triptych of an artist. She possesses a gift for composing brilliant musical landscapes, a captivating, soulfully pure vocal instrument, and a consummate prowess on guitar, ablaze with irresistible melodies and improvisations. Camila Meza, originally from Santiago, Chile, has garnered rapt attention from her colleagues, the press, and audiences in South America, New York City, and internationally, for her distinctive ability in blending jazz with her broad musical world (that includes Latin American, Brazilian, folk and pop), and for the emotional depth of her music. This rising star on the global jazz scene has been described by The New York Times as, "a bright young singer and guitarist with an ear for music of both folkloric and pop intention" and called, "a natural multi-talent, an improvising singer-guitarist who is one of the finest in the world in both creative realms" by pianist Aaron Goldberg. On May 30th, Ground Up Music proudly releases Camila Meza's debut recording for the label (and her sixth overall). Portal , an awaited recording after six years since her award winning album Ambar , this marks her first production with only original compositions and embarks in a cinematic journey that touches themes of transformation, tapping into the archetypes of The Mother and The Wise Woman, and through their balancing and nurturing energies help envision a world where a more harmonious way of living can be achieved. camilameza.com Information Source: The Mill | eventbrite

Party at La Plage Westport & Gold Coast Connect's Summer Networking Event! Join us at Westport's premier party spot La Plage Westport. Hosted by Randi Shapiro Lehrman The Patio Bar is the place to be for Summer! Meet, Mingle and Connect with the Gold Coast Connect Community at our Summer Networking Party, with networking the Gold Coast Connect Way! La Plage Westport is a waterfront casual Restaurant & Oyster Bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck River and Long Island Sound. Event Location: La Plage Westport, 260 Compo Road South, Westport, CT 06880 Date: Tuesday Jul 22, 2025 - Hours: 6pm-9pm Rain Date: July 23rd, 2025 Hors d'oeuvres, Music, Cash Bar, On the Patio Mingle Tickets are $40 in Advance About Gold Coast Connect Gold Coast Connect is a Networking and Event Company, we produce a variety of events that connect businesses and consumers in a personal way. Our Social platforms are designed to promote our members businesses. Our Private Facebook Group for Fairfield County, CT has over 5000 active members, and is the ideal platform for our Gold Coast Members to connect, share and promote your businesses. @GoldCoastConnect https://www.facebook.com/groups/goldcoastconnect/ Business Facebook Page: https://business.facebook.com/GoldCoastConnectLLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcoastconnectllc/ More About La PLAGE Westport La PLAGE Westport is located at, 260 Compo Road South, Westport, CT. https://www.laplagewestport.com/ @LaPlageWestport www.instagram.com/laplagewestport www.facebook.com/laplagewestport Information Source: Gold Coast Connect, LLC | eventbrite

For Students in Grades 6-8 in Fall 2025 Beginner knitters will learn the basics of knitting: a simple cast on, the knit stitch, and the garter stitch. They will also learn to keep track of their rows and to bind off their knitting. Participants will work on making small squares and rectangles to create a bookmark, coasters, or a small wallet. Trammi Nguyen has been knitting for over 12 years and continues to learn and improve every time she starts a new project. She began her knitting life when her Kindergartener wanted her to knit a Knight helmet hat and never stopped. This year, her goal is to learn how to knit socks! Trammi works part-time in the Westport Library’s Children’s Department and volunteers to read aloud and tutor in the Bridgeport Public Schools. This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot. This is a one-day workshop. This program will be held in BROOKS PLACE on the main floor of the Library. Questions? Contact mpastel@westportlibrary.org Camp Explore is made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

On Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23 , your child entering first or second grade in fall, 2025 , will go on an exciting journey through the forces of nature. This class takes scientists on an exciting journey through the forces of nature! Over 2 hands-on days, students will create tornadoes in a bottle, erupt volcanoes, simulate tsunamis, and build their own weather instruments. Get ready to explore extreme weather, uncover the science behind storms, and become a meteorologist! Join our Summer Learning Clubs for an engaging, hands-on, student-driven learning experience! Designed around a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model , this immersive program integrates math, literacy, and STEAM into a dynamic thematic approach . Each two-day session explores a unique topic through a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts , encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Students collaborate to solve authentic, interdisciplinary challenges , applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world problems. Throughout the process, they gather information, synthesize ideas, and develop meaningful connections between subjects. With a focus on collaboration, revision, and reflection , learners create physical representations of their discoveries, showcasing their understanding in a culminating activity that encourages communication and innovation. By making learning real, relevant, and hands-on , Summer Learning Clubs empower students to take ownership of their education while fostering essential 21st-century skills. Get ready for an exciting, inquiry-driven adventure where learning comes to life! Sessions are grouped by grade levels: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 - 5, and Grades 6 - 8, with the grade level determined by the grade the student is entering in fall 2025. Because we are able to admit a limited number of students, you will be charged a deposit of $25 plus credit card processing fees upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance at both days or class or notification of inability to attend sent to summerlearningclubs@westportlibrary.org or 203.291.4810 by 9 am on Tuesday, July 15 . The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

On Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23 , your child entering third, fourth or fifth grade in fall, 2025 , will go on an exciting journey through the forces of nature. This class takes scientists on an exciting journey through the forces of nature! Over 2 hands-on days, students will create tornadoes in a bottle, erupt volcanoes, simulate tsunamis, and build their own weather instruments. Get ready to explore extreme weather, uncover the science behind storms, and become a meteorologist! Join our Summer Learning Clubs for an engaging, hands-on, student-driven learning experience! Designed around a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model , this immersive program integrates math, literacy, and STEAM into a dynamic thematic approach . Each two-day session explores a unique topic through a blend of inquiry, design, research, writing, and the arts , encouraging students to actively participate in their learning journey. Students collaborate to solve authentic, interdisciplinary challenges , applying critical thinking and creativity to real-world problems. Throughout the process, they gather information, synthesize ideas, and develop meaningful connections between subjects. With a focus on collaboration, revision, and reflection , learners create physical representations of their discoveries, showcasing their understanding in a culminating activity that encourages communication and innovation. By making learning real, relevant, and hands-on , Summer Learning Clubs empower students to take ownership of their education while fostering essential 21st-century skills. Get ready for an exciting, inquiry-driven adventure where learning comes to life! Sessions are grouped by grade levels: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 - 5, and Grades 6 - 8, with the grade level determined by the grade the student is entering in fall 2025. Because we are able to admit a limited number of students, you will be charged a deposit of $25 plus credit card processing fees upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance at both days or class or notification of inability to attend sent to summerlearningclubs@westportlibrary.org or 203.291.4810 by 12:30 pm on Tuesday, July 15 . The Summer Learning Clubs are made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

Update : Now for students in grades 4 -8 in Fall 2025 Build a kinetic sculpture or mechanical crank-driven automaton in this two-day workshop. Learn basic engineering and physics principles with Jay Mankita, founder of Playful Engineers, while making simple machines come alive through artful design. Work with wood and wire, cardboard, and other ordinary materials. Experiment with crankshafts, cams, and linkages. You will you plan, assemble, and fine-tune your own kinetic project that tells a story, sets a scene, or brings a character to life. Jay Mankita is the founder of Playful Engineers, an arts-in-education company which fosters play-based learning, creativity, and open-ended engineering. Jay has spent years guiding students to learn by tinkering with mechanisms, solving design challenges, building problem-solving skills and sparking the imagination. This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration . Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to mpastel@westportlibrary.org a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot. This is a cumulative, 2-day workshop. Attendance at both sessions is recommended. Questions? Contact mpastel@westportlibrary.org Camp Explore is made possible by the continuing generosity of Roz and Bud Siegel. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

Welcome Staples Class of 95! Come join us for our 30th yr Reunion at The Boathouse at Saugatuck . It's time to catch up with old friends, reminisce about the good ol' days, and create new memories together. Don't miss out on this special event! Let's celebrate three decades of friendship, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and maybe even a few surprises. See you there! Information Source: Georgina, Laura and Tara | eventbrite

The New York Times has pinpointed a “feeling for a rugged but jaunty experimentalism” in the music of trombone veteran Joe Fiedler, a figure as esteemed in New York jazz circles as he is in the Afro-Caribbean and pop scenes. He’s an adventurous improviser and bandleader whose small-band outings include Will Be Fire, The Crab , Sacred Chome Orb , Joe Fiedler Plays the Music of Albert Mangelsdorff , I’m In and Like, Strange . His three releases by the unique low-brass unit Big Sackbut — a trombone/tuba corollary of sorts to the World Saxophone Quartet — have also cemented Fiedler’s reputation as a musical thinker with boundless imagination. A Pittsburgh native and a New Yorker since 1993, Fiedler studied at Allegheny College and the University of Pittsburgh before launching into work as an in-demand sideman. He’s become one of the first-call trombonists in the world, featured on more than 100 recordings. He’s had extensive experience in the heart of the flowering big band scene, playing with Maria Schneider, Chico O’Farrill, the Mingus Big Band, Andrew Hill, Jason Lindner, Dafnis Prieto, Kenny Wheeler, Satoko Fujii, Miguel Zenón and many more. In smaller units he’s played with Lee Konitz, Anthony Braxton, Cecil Taylor, Myra Melford, Matt Darriau’s Ballin’ the Jack, David Weiss’s Endangered Species and a host of others. Fiedler also paid years of dues on the salsa and Latin circuit with Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colon, Ralph Irizarry and other major acts. His pop credits include Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Wyclef Jean to name a few. Downbeat and others have noted Fiedler’s effortless way of traversing charged free improvisation and music of more established tonal and formal parameters — “out” vs. “in,” as jazz musicians sometimes call it. He’s apt to draw out long and lustrous melodic tones while also manipulating his trombone sound with multiphonics and other extended techniques (playing one note and singing a higher note, sometimes producing an overtone to complete a chord). The deep sense of blues, tailgate and other earlier jazz approaches to the horn come through in Fiedler’s music, as do the sonic innovations of Mangelsdorff, or the mainstream hard-bop aesthetics represented by Slide Hampton, J.J. Johnson, Steve Turre and so many more. Melding it all into a signature voice, Fiedler harnesses the top talents of dear friends and associates in an endless quest to broaden his instrument’s reach. As veteran journalist Dan Ouellette has written, “It takes a true believer in [the trombone’s] potential for jazz esprit to courageously explore its range of conversation. That’s why Joe Fiedler is so impressive.” For the past fifteen years Fiedler has also served as “Music Director: Arrangements/Orchestrations” (working as composer, arranger, orchestrator and trombonist) for Sesame Street, garnering two Emmy nominations. Over fourteen seasons he has written hundreds of arrangements and crafted more than 10,000 underscoring cues. Joe Fiedler • trombone Ryan Keberle • trombone Curtis Hasselbring • trombone Marcus Rojas • tuba Information Source: The Mill | eventbrite

Registration Fee: $15 Children under 12 accompanied by a parent or guardian can attend for FREE. Join us for a five-varietal honey tasting at The Westport Library! Learn about both modern and traditional beekeeping trends in this illuminating Verso University presentation on beekeeping and honey hunting. Speaker Catherine Wolko, of Watertown’s The Humble Bee Honey Company , will discuss the history of the honey harvest, purposeful beekeeping, hives of the past and present, as well as the composition of honey and why it crystalizes. Explore the differences among varieties of honey, the reasons why some honey is dark and some light, and why honey doesn't need to be pasteurized. **Prizes will be given away following completion of the program!** A variety of different types of honey and Monarch butterfly tagging kits will be available for purchase. Registration is required. Please plan to arrive early to browse the literature tables and meet the speaker. This event is designed for adults, but any child with an interest in bees is encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian. Catherine Wolko is a second-generation beekeeper and owner of both The Humble Bee Honey Company in Watertown and The Hive @ The Pin , a farm store and honey house located in the historic Pin Shops in Oakville, Connecticut. She is a listed speaker for the Federated Garden Clubs in Connecticut. She is also a member of the Back Yard Beekeepers Association, The American Beekeeping Federation, the Watertown Lions Club, and is a proud member of The Connecticut Farm Bureau. In addition, she is an advocate for the farming community and for beekeepers and volunteers at community food banks. She has spoken at libraries, churches, schools, symposiums, and land trusts throughout the state of Connecticut. Her father was an avid gardener and became a beekeeper by chance after responding to an advertisement for free bees. Her gift of gab and love for the outdoors and honeybees was her father’s gift to her — and now it's her gift to everyone she meets. *** Verso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative, serving up year-round offerings of classes, workshops, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly. Verso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

Welcome to the All Church Rally! Come join us at Westport Free Methodist Church for a day filled with fun, fellowship, and faith. This event is a great opportunity to connect with other members of our church community and strengthen our bonds. There will be inspiring messages, praise & worship, and great breakout sessions. Let's come together to celebrate our shared heritage and mission. Information Source: WFMC | eventbrite

This Seas the Day Camp is a fully inclusive, family-centered surf therapy clinic designed to celebrate the strengths, individuality, and joy of every Athlete—especially those who are neurodivergent, including individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Our Athletes are supported by a dedicated team of surf therapists who guide them through an empowering journey of learning to surf while promoting mental health, self-esteem, and social-emotional wellness. This is more than just a day at the beach—it’s a chance to build confidence, form meaningful friendships, and be fully embraced by our loving and accepting Ohana. The event includes: A rad High Five Awards Ceremony , where each Athlete receives a certificate and special swag from our partners—leaving them feeling like true champions. Goal Setting and Analysis Social Emotional Wellness Athletes come for the waves, but stay for the memories. With joy, stoke, and a little bit of magic, we invite you to join our ever-growing family. Information Source: Gnome Surf | eventbrite