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WCP Participates in “Connecticut Open House Day” on Saturday, June 14

<p><strong>Westport Country Playhouse Participates in “Connecticut Open House Day” on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. Playhouse’s admission-free event offers self-guided backstage tours, food trucks, kids’ activities, music, prizes, and 2025-26 season announcement</strong></p><p>Westport Country Playhouse will participate in “Connecticut Open House Day” on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 5 p.m., offering an admission-free, fun atmosphere with self-guided backstage tours, kids’ activities, music, and food trucks. The event is rain or shine.</p><p>At 1 p.m., Mark Shanahan, Playhouse artistic director, will kick off the event by unveiling the productions planned for the theater’s 2025-26 Season beginning in the fall. Season tickets will go on sale following the announcement. Everyone who renews or purchases a subscription at the Open House will be entered to win a pair of tickets to a performance of choice from a selection of upcoming Playhouse events.</p><p>Starting at 1:40 p.m., guests may enjoy pizza, salad, snacks, and lemonade from Newman's Own “Pay What You Want” Food Truck, and ice cream from Mister Softee.&nbsp;All food is available for purchase; vendors subject to change.</p><p>Kids’ activities include “Toss the Duck,” hosted by Westport Sunrise Rotary; “Decorate Your Own Cookie” from Sweet P Bakery, with cookies available for purchase; and a coloring station for the Playhouse’s upcoming Family Festivities presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.” In addition, Huntington Learning Center will be on site.</p><p>Live music will be presented by Cate and Mabel, returning to the Playhouse after performing last year at “A Night for Swifties and More,” from 2 to 3 p.m.; and Note to Self, featuring vocalist Maggie Meath alongside guitarist Tim McGrath, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.</p><p>Connecticut Open House Day, now in its 21st year, is an annual event held on the second Saturday of June,&nbsp;provided by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. The purpose of this event is to inspire Connecticut residents to learn about all the experiences in their own backyard, anticipating that this will convert them into ambassadors who will recommend these experiences to other visitors.</p><p>More information on the Playhouse’s Open House at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/2025-open-house/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/2025-open-house/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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Why Small Businesses Matter in Westport: Christine Oleynick Real Estate

<h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Local Business Champion: </span><a href="https://christinefincholeynick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Christine Oleynick</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Real Estate</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Meet the amazing </span><a href="https://christinefincholeynick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Christine Oleynick</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">!&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why did you decide to go into real estate?&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My transition into real estate was a natural evolution from my extensive background in advertising, marketing, and sales. I realized I could combine my passion for marketing and design with my love for helping people achieve their dreams of homeownership. Having lived in Fairfield County for most of my life, I'm deeply passionate about Connecticut and the unique amenities our area offers. I saw an opportunity to use my creative marketing expertise and local knowledge to truly differentiate how properties are presented and sold in our market.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What do you like most about your job?&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What I love most is the combination of creative marketing challenges and the personal relationships I build with clients. Every property tells a story, and I get to use my marketing and innovative advertising strategies to tell that story in the most compelling way possible. There's incredible satisfaction in seeing my listings featured in publications like Architectural Digest, Town &amp; Country, and the Wall Street Journal, but what truly drives me is that moment when I hand over keys to families and know I've helped them find their perfect home. The blend of creativity, strategy, and human connection makes every day exciting.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How many local businesses do you use to support your business and can you name them?&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I work with approximately 15-20 local businesses regularly and have a vast list of vendors and businesses I refer to my friends and clients. As someone who believes strongly in supporting our local community, I've built strategic partnerships with local mortgage brokers, home inspectors, contractors, photographers, stagers, and title companies throughout Fairfield County. I also collaborate with local media outlets like CT Cottages &amp; Gardens and CT Post for marketing exposure. My former role as Director of one of Fairfield County's most recognized women's networking groups has helped me build these valuable local connections that directly benefit my clients.</span></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What sets you apart from other local realtors?&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Several things differentiate me: First, my proven marketing expertise - I've published two books on home selling and marketing, and my listings regularly appear in major national publications. Second, my role as a local strategist for Suburban Jungle gives me unique insight into helping out-of-town buyers find the perfect neighborhood. Third, my 35+ years of deep local knowledge combined with my vast network throughout Fairfield County. Finally, my innovative approach to technology and social media marketing ensures maximum exposure for my listings. I'm not just selling homes - I'm creating comprehensive marketing campaigns that consistently deliver top dollar for my sellers while providing exceptional service for my buyers as well.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Visit Christine’s website </span><a href="https://christinefincholeynick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://christinefincholeynick.com/</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow along on Facebook @</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/coleynick/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">coleynick</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">And Instagram @</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/christine_finch_oleynick/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">christine_finch_oleynick</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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Save Your Color (and 20%) At Whip Salon With This Must-Have

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Save Your Color (and 20%) With This Must-Have&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This June, give your hair the protection it deserves. Whip Salon Westport is offering 20% off Color Wow’s Security Shampoo—the ultimate first line of defense against dullness, damage, and color fade. If you’re coloring your hair and not using this shampoo, you’re seriously missing out! Just mention this promo at checkout to receive your discount.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why we love it:</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✔️ It keeps your color-treated hair healthy and vibrant</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✔️ It’s gentle, sulfate-free, and leaves no residue</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✔️ It makes your hair feel clean, soft, and easy to manage</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">✔️ It helps your salon color last longer and look better</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you have any questions or wish to make an appointment, our friendly hospitality team is here to help at 203-433-7334 or </span><a href="mailto:westport@whipsalon.com." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">westport@whipsalon.com.</a></p><p><br></p>

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FC Buzz: Family Pride Picnic and Party and Artist Reception in Westport!

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend June 6-8</strong></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/fiber-artists-of-handweavers-guild-of-connecticut-exhibition-opening-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"Fiber Artists of Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut"</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton Library, Wilton</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm</p><p>The Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, was started in 1948 by a small group of women and has grown to a membership of 270. The Guild invites handweavers, spinners, and other fiber artists from all levels of experience to exchange ideas and share knowledge, to encourage and educate, and to challenge their abilities in fiber art techniques. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend a Guild meeting and consider becoming a member. The Guild meets five times a year at the Congregational Church in South Glastonbury on the third Saturday of the month, bimonthly from September to May. </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-reception-interiors-a-look-inside-and-the-reveal-of-piece-by-piece-with-the-artists-collective-of-westport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Reception: ‘Interiors: A Look Inside’ and the Reveal of ‘Piece by Piece’ with The Artists Collective of Westport</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Westport Library, Westport</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>For Interiors, each of the Artists Collective members were invited to display a work in the medium of their choice that explores what “interiors” means to them. Contributors this year include Bonnie Edelman, Lynn Carlson, Peggy Dembicer, and Ros Shaffer, as well as Norm Siegel, Suzanne Benton, Julie Leff, Diane Pollack, Miggs Burroughs, Kat Evans, Niki Ketchman, and more.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/new-pond-farm-s-art-show-preview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Art Show Preview</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Pond Farm Education Center, Redding</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>An inspiring evening of art, flavor, and community! Mingle with talented artists and fellow art lovers while savoring a Signature Cocktail, local wines, craft brews, and festive bites. Be among the first to preview this year’s collection of exceptional artwork by some of the region’s finest artists. Our fantastic biennial Art Show includes a silent auction, live art demonstrations, and engaging activities for both children and adults—all set against the backdrop of nature and agrarian life that inspires our work and defines our beautiful property.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/decades-in-concert-the-1980s-e60c1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Decades in Concert: The 1980</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Downtown Cabaret, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm</p><p>Following the huge success of Sounds of the Seventies and Spirit of the Sixties, this production transports audiences back to the 1980s to revisit the sights and sounds of the era where walls were torn down, we believed in miracles, and greed was good. Using music from some of the most prominent and influential artists of the 80’s such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, U2, The Police, Bon Jovi and many many more, Decades in Concert: The 1980s tells the story of the history and culture of America in the “Me First” decade. This amazing performance with a talented cast will immerse you in nostalgic multimedia and transport you back to the decade that changed America and defined a generation!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-shawshank-redemption---live-on-stage-e654e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION</strong></a></p><p><strong>Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Friday Jun 6, 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm</p><p>Adapted for the stage by Dave Johns and Owen O'Neill. Based on the beloved movie and the novella by Stephen King. When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. But will he be able to survive the corruption and danger he faces within this notorious prison’s walls? Based on the novella by Stephen King and popularized by the highly acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption is a story of resilience and is sure to be a theatrical experience like no other.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-talk-elemental-juried-work-by-boston-sculptors-gallery-artists" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Talk: Elemental: Juried Work by Boston Sculptors Gallery Artists</strong></a></p><p><strong>Flinn Gallery, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>An engaging way to learn about their process and inspiration. The show features the works of 13 member artists from the Boston Sculptors Gallery. The sculptors in the exhibition work with a wide range of materials – clay, metal, wood, fabric, plastic, and mixed media – and range in dimension from hand-sized to over 8 feet.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/trailer-box-project-sculpture-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Trailer Box Project Sculpture 2025</strong></a></p><p>J<strong>im Felice Studios, Bethel</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm</p><p>Don’t miss this outdoor exhibit of 15 Connecticut Sculptors. In the Gallery we will be Featuring paintings by Megan Marden. Musical Guest the Bad Slugs will be performing their original music and a few of their favorite covers. There will be refreshments and it is Free to the Public, a family friendly outing in Bethel Connecticut.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/cabaret-at-the-history-center-mel-mcguire-sings-cole-porter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Cabaret at the History Center: Mel McGuire Sings Cole Porter</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford History Center, Stamford</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Spend the evening getting to know Cole Porter in the cabaret "Down in the Depths", a musical deep dive into Porter's life and catalog. The music selections range all throughout his career, from the biggest shows to obscure pieces rarely performed. One might make you shed a tear and the next will have you rolling with laughter. Always captivating, cabaret singer-storyteller Mel McGuire will be accompanied by maestro Rodney Loren on piano bringing fresh arrangements of jazz standards like "DeLovely", "You're the Top", and "Night and Day". If you're interested in early 20th century American history and pop culture or just love good music, this show is not to be missed!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/dreamscape" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Dreamscap</strong>e</a></p><p><strong>New Canaan High School Theater, New Canaan</strong></p><p>Saturday Jun 7, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm</p><p>" Dreamscape" is a series of Contemporary Dance Performance to encapsulate the ability to dream, imagine, and celebrate dance artistry through a variety of dance styles including lyrical contemporary dance and ballet, as well as a variety of music including modern, classical, and even big band! Come float on air with us!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/family-pride-picnic-and-party" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Family Pride Picnic and Party</strong></a></p><p><strong>Saugatuck Congregational Church, Westport</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 8, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm</p><p>Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 8, to celebrate Pride Month at Saugatuck Congregational Church’s Family Pride Picnic and Party. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a bounce house, lawn games, face painting, crafts, hot dogs, cake, and more! </p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/pipe-organ-recital-by-scholarship-competition-winner-daniel-colaner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Pipe Organ Recital by Scholarship Competition Winner Daniel Colaner</strong></a></p><p><strong>St. Theresa RC Church, Trumbull</strong></p><p>Sunday Jun 8, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm</p><p>Prepare to be enchanted by the powerful and beautiful sounds of acoustically resonant St. Theresa RC Church in Trumbull which features two magnificent pipe organs. Daniel’s exceptional skills and passion for music will surely leave you in awe. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a truly special performance. See you there!</p>

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Westport Library's Kids' & Adult Summer Reading Challenges Have Begun

<p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p>Summer is right around the corner, and The Westport Library is once again turning up the heat on reading with the return of our Kids’ Summer Reading Program and Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Whether you’re a seasoned challenger or a first-time reader, there’s plenty of fun for people of all ages in this year’s ultimate page-turning season. </p><p><strong>Kids’ Summer Reading Program</strong></p><p>From June 1 through September 1, kids of all ages are invited to participate in our&nbsp;<a href="https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/ReadingProgram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Summer Reading Program</a>, sponsored by the Bridgeport Islanders.&nbsp;</p><p>Join the (reading) club and read anything, anytime, anywhere all summer long. Hone literary skills while earning free books and a chance to win a special prize! Every minute counts, and every reader wins.</p><p>Register online and log your minutes read. Each registered reader will be given a bingo card to fill out as they read.</p><p>Read and log 500 minutes to choose and take home a free book from our prize cart. Earn another free book for every 1,000 minutes logged OR for scoring a “bingo” on a bingo card. Complete the entire bingo card and be entered into a special drawing to win four tickets to the Bridgeport Islanders’ opening game this October!<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Adult Summer Reading Challenge</strong></p><p>The 9th Annual&nbsp;<a href="https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/SRC2025Instructions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Adult Summer Reading Challenge</a>&nbsp;is back and better than ever, running June 2 through August 29.&nbsp;</p><p>If you’ve participated in our past reading challenges, you’ll be familiar with the rules — and if this is your first time joining us, we're thrilled to have you!&nbsp;</p><p>Between longtime bookworms, returning champions, and challenge newcomers alike, enjoy 25 brand new categories that will inspire your reading list. Brave them all or just one — as long as you have fun reading.</p><p>The rules are simple and there are only two:&nbsp;</p><ol><li><a href="https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/SRC2025Categories" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Categories</a>&nbsp;may only be fulfilled once.</li><li>Each book can only be used for one category.&nbsp;</li></ol><p>Once you've finished a book that fits a category, you can submit it through&nbsp;<a href="https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/2025SRCSubmissionForm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">the form on our website</a>. Track your progress on our&nbsp;<a href="https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/SRC2025Leaderboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">leaderboard</a>, where you can follow the challenge’s rankings and see what other participants are reading.</p><p>You can also join your fellow readers in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/westportlibraryreadingchallenge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">Westport Reading Challenge Facebook Group</a>&nbsp;to talk books, share recommendations, and stay motivated throughout the challenge. Connect with a good book — and your community!</p><p>If you’re still unsure about joining in on the summer fun, trust the reviews from our past year’s participants:&nbsp;"It was really gratifying to see what everyone has read and to challenge myself to read as much as my friends!"</p><p>"This challenge was very impressive! I loved that you could see other people's suggestions."</p><p>"I look to see what is suggested by the library as well as what other participants are reading. I am continuing to read the authors I have discovered as a result."</p><p>Step out of your comfort zone and ignite your love for reading this summer!</p><p><strong>Read With Us!</strong></p><p>From picture books to beach reads, to epic journeys and everything in between, The Westport Library challenges you to find your new favorite book this summer. Don’t miss out on the fun!</p><p><strong>Kids’ Summer Reading Program</strong></p><p>June 1 – September 1</p><p><a href="https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/ReadingProgram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">westportlibrary.libguides.com/ReadingProgram</a></p><p><strong>Adult Summer Reading Challenge</strong></p><p>June 2 – August 29</p><p><a href="https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/SRC2025Instructions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">westportlibrary.libguides.com/SRC2025Instructions</a></p>

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Artists Collective of Westport to Host All-Member Show at Westport Library

<p>WESTPORT, CT —&nbsp;The Artists Collective of Westport&nbsp;will explore the inner worlds of physical, metaphysical, and emotional spaces through the visual arts with an all-member show at The Westport Library this summer.</p><p><a href="https://www.artistscollectiveofwestport.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">The Artists Collective of Westport’s</a>&nbsp;two-part exhibition will encompass all three of the Library’s galleries —<em>Interiors: A Look Inside</em>&nbsp;in the Sheffer Gallery and South Gallery, and&nbsp;<em>Piece by Piece</em>&nbsp;in the Jesup Gallery.</p><p>The two exhibits will open Friday, June 6, and run through Tuesday, July 29, with the artist’s reception and reveal of&nbsp;<em>Piece by Piece</em>&nbsp;to be held at the Library on&nbsp;Friday, June 6, from 6 to 8 pm.</p><p>For&nbsp;<em>Interiors</em>, each of the Artists Collective members were invited to display a work in the medium of their choice that explores what “interiors” means to them. Contributors this year include Bonnie Edelman, Lynn Carlson, Peggy Dembicer, and Ros Shaffer, as well as Norm Siegel, Suzanne Benton, Julie Leff, Diane Pollack, Miggs Burroughs, Kat Evans, Niki Ketchman, and more.</p><p><em>Piece by Piece</em>&nbsp;is a 6-foot by 8-foot art installation composed of the work of 48 Artists Collective members. Each artist received a 12-inch by 12-inch blank panel along with a 12-inch square section randomly selected from a well-known modern painting. The artists created their individual piece, replicating a part of the larger painting in their own style, without knowing what the final painting will look like until it is revealed at the opening reception.</p><p>Each 12-inch by 12-inch “piece” of&nbsp;<em>Piece by Piece</em>&nbsp;will be available for purchase starting the night of the reception. Each square will be $100, with 50% of the proceeds supporting the Library’s art programs and 50% going to the artist. The additional artworks on display in the Sheffer and South Galleries will also be available for purchase, with a percentage of the proceeds also going to benefit the Library’s art programming. Additional exhibit support is provided by The Drew Friedman Community Arts Center.</p><p>“Now in its fourth year, this multi-gallery exhibit with over 100 artists participating showcases the robust visual arts community flourishing in Westport today and continues to be an important and exciting collaboration between the individual artists, the Library, and the community at large,” said Carole Erger-Fass, the Library’s exhibit curator.</p><p><strong>Artist Reception for&nbsp;<em>Interiors: A Look Inside</em>&nbsp;and the Reveal of&nbsp;<em>Piece by Piece</em>&nbsp;with The Artists Collective of Westport</strong></p><p>Friday, June 6</p><p>6-8 pm</p><p>The Westport Library</p><p><strong>More on&nbsp;<em>Piece by Piece</em>:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://westportlibrary.org/the-artists-collective-of-westport-piece-by-piece/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://westportlibrary.org/the-artists-collective-of-westport-piece-by-piece/</a><strong>Art at the Library homepage:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://westportlibrary.org/art-at-the-library/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://westportlibrary.org/art-at-the-library/</a></p>

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Westport Woman's Club's Yankee Doodle Fair Returns June 12-15

<p><strong>Westport, CT -&nbsp;</strong>Once again, during Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” will convene at the Westport Woman’s Club (44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT) to partake in one of the town’s most cherished family events, the YANKEE DOODLE FAIR. This year’s family fair kicks off on Thursday, June 12 (6 PM – 10 PM) and continues through Friday, June 13 (6 PM – 10 PM), Saturday, June 14 (1 PM – 10 PM), and concludes on Sunday, June 15 (1 PM – 5 PM).</p><p>WWC President Robin Clark shares, “We’re thrilled to&nbsp;host&nbsp;the YANKEE DOODLE FAIR&nbsp;each year, a delightful end-of-school-year tradition.&nbsp;Net proceeds from the fair will benefit various charities in Fairfield County, provide need-based college scholarships to Staples High School students, and support our Food Closet, which proudly celebrates 50 years of assisting those facing food insecurity.&nbsp;The Westport Woman’s Club&nbsp;volunteers&nbsp;make a significant impact on the lives of&nbsp;so&nbsp;many.”</p><p>In 2025, with the support of YDF patrons, the Westport Woman’s Club awarded $124,200 in Community Service Grants and Scholarships! So, mark your calendars for June 12-15 and invite your friends and family to create wonderful memories at this year’s YANKEE DOODLE FAIR.&nbsp;</p><p>The Yankee Doodle Fair will present carnival rides and games&nbsp;from&nbsp;Stewart Amusements. A pay-one-price, unlimited ride wristband option will be available&nbsp;each day! Our youngest guests will be delighted to discover that Sand Art returns this year.</p><p>This year's entertainment features Casey Clark, solo artist, performing on Friday (6 PM), Saturday (4 PM), and Sunday (1 PM).&nbsp;</p><p>Throughout the fair, attendees will have the chance to purchase tickets for Yankee Doodle Fair Raffle Prizes. Moreover, the “Take a Chance” tent will make a comeback this year, offering a diverse array of prizes generously donated by local merchants and restaurants. “Take a Chance” prizes will be on display under a tent on the fair’s upper level, where tickets can be purchased. All winning Raffle and “Take a Chance” tickets will be drawn at the end of the fair on Sunday, Father’s Day. Winners do not need to be present to claim their prizes.</p><p>At the Yankee Doodle Food Court, the Westport Exchange Club will offer a selection of hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages for customers of legal age, including wine and beer. GRECIAN DELIGHTS will serve up delicious Greek favorites such as gyros, souvlaki, and shish kebab. New this year,&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(25, 25, 25);">Vinci Concessions will serve fried dough, sweet (powdered sugar) and savory (pizza sauce).&nbsp;</span>Skip’s vintage GOOD HUMOR Truck will return with ice cream treats for every palate. Additionally, Westport Woman’s Club will&nbsp;be selling&nbsp;cold drinks, amazing homemade baked goods, with proceeds&nbsp;directly helping&nbsp;to benefit&nbsp;our<a href="&nbsp;community.The" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;community.The</a> Westport Woman’s Club extends its gratitude to the generous community sponsors: Belta’s Family Legacy, Town Fair Tire, Joseph Cassano &amp; Ellen Hooker, Sam Sloat Coins, Inc., Westport National Bank, The Jay Tolisano Team – Cross Country Mortgage, Luciano Paving, All American Waste, and Collective Rentals.</p>

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