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Roundup: Broadway In Westport, Compo Vandals, Pickleball …
After successfully producing “An Evening With Justin Paul, Kelli O’Hara and James Naughton” at the Westport Country Playhouse, what can Ben Frimmer do for an encore? Why not another great show? The...
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Roundup: Firefighters’ Coat Drive, “Wiz” Revival, Jackson Cregan’s Project …
The Westporter Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Foundation thanks the community for their generous donation: nearly 1 ton of coats and other winter items. Last week, firefighters packed and...
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Roundup: Fatto A Mano, Sustainable Westport, Clay Singer …
Last January, “06880” introduced Fatto a Mano to the world. Since then, Pierluigi Mazzella’s bakery (whose name means “made by hand” in Italian) has risen faster than the sourdough bread, focaccia,...
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Roundup: Compo Playground Logo Contest, israeli Hostages, Lynda Bluestein …
As the Compo Beach playground renovation project kicks into high gear, young artists have a chance to help. And win a $100 Amazon gift card. Students in kindergarten through 5th grade who live in...
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Roundup: Justin Paul, Malachy McCourt, Jackson Pollock …
Staples is not the only high school to produce “James and the Giant Peach.” But it may be the only one whose cast spent a full afternoon with the composer, as they prepare for the opening curtain. Then...
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Staples Players Produce A Peach Of A Show
Staples Players directors David Roth and Kerry Long have had some challenging sets before. They’ve created a New York neighborhood for “West Side Side Story,” a dystopian world for “Urinetown,” and the...
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Roundup: Club 203, IRS, Madelyn Spira …
Club 203 doubles the fun at their next monthly get-together. On tap for Westport’s social club for adults with disabilities: speed friending and karaoke. Both events are set for April 24 (6:30 to 8...
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Roundup: Parking Limits, Women’s Rights, Minute Man Race …
Enforcement of downtown parking limits — suspended 4 years ago, during COVID — begins again May 1. The good news: They’re now 3 hours, up from the previous 1 and 2 hours. (One exception: Post Road East...
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Staples Players Set A “Trap”
You never know what you’ll get, at a Staples Players Black Box production. In years past the award-winning, near-professional high school drama troupe has ended the season with a thought-provoking...
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Now Starring …
The other day, Playbill ran a story about “Broadway Senior.” The program — a counterpart to Broadway Junior, which adapts and licenses shows for middle schools, in age-appropriate ways — offers...
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Roundup: WTF Harvest Fest, PAL Golf, EMS Band-Aid …
One of the hottest — and coolest — tickets in town is for Harvest Fest. The annual Wakeman Town Farm event — their biggest fundraiser of the year — is set for September 14 (6 p.m.). Held at the Farm...
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Roundup: Michael Rapaport; Elf; Ballots …
Michael Rapaport is well known across the country, as an actor, advocate and comedian. Westporters know him as our neighbor. On September 15, we won’t have to travel far to hear him speak. He won’t...
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David Roth and Kerry Long are co-directors of Staples Players. That’s our local high school drama troupe. But if you’ve ever been to a Players show — and if you haven’t, why not?! — you know it is...
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Westport Garden Club: Town Treasure Celebrates 100 Years
Everyone has a favorite Westport place: Compo Beach. The Library. Farmer’s Market. Lillian Wadsworth Arboretum. Museum for History & Culture. This Saturday (September 28, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,...
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Roundup: Long Lots Plans, Political Lawn Sign, Staples Players’“Elf”…
This week, the Long Lots School Building Committee provided updates to the Boards of Finance and Education. In the weeks ahead, they plan to meet with Long Lots neighbors. The LLSBC will “listen to all...
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Staples Players’“Elf”: The Holiday Magic We All Need
After a bitterly contentious election season, we all need to chill. And what better way than by welcoming the holiday season early, with the beloved (and wintry) “Elf.” Staples Players presents their...
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Roundup: Players’“Elf,” Board Of Ed’s Conversation, Supermoon’s Tide …
Staples Players have done it again. The high school troupe punched way above their weight, thrilling last night’s audience with a Broadway-quality presentation of “Elf: The Musical.” It’s fresh, funny...
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Roundup: Vinyl, Rap, GFA …
Books never go out of style. Neither do vinyl records. The Westport Library has plenty of both. And right now, viny is on display on the main floor, near the reference desk. The collection ranges from...
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Roundup: Elf, Art, SLOBs …
“Elf: The Musical” ended its 2-week run last night, at the Staples auditorium. Staples Players’ fall show has taken its place as one of the most fun, energetic and spectacular shows in the troupe’s...
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“A Wrinkle In Time”: Staples Players, Alum Collaborate, Create
NOTE: This story was published erroneously Sunday, 2 days earlier than scheduled. It is reposted now. Staples Players made a life-changing impact on Gina Rattan. After performing in shows like “Guys...
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Staples Players Spell Success “Putnam County Bee”
When audiences fill the auditorium for a Staples Players production, they know they’ll be entertained by a cast of very talented teenagers. Next month will be no different. Except that the Players will...
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Roundup: Riverside Avenue Trees, Mitchells Stores, Players Spelling Bee …
Riverside Avenue and Lincoln Street neighbors fought hard. But on Monday 2 large trees — perhaps over 200 years old — at 125 Riverside Avenue were cut down. Hours later, the oak at 79 Riverside Avenue...
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Roundup: Daylight Savings Time, Staples Spelling Bee, OKO Special Menu …
The Westport Fire Department responded yesterday afternoon to a house fire on Tarone Drive. One resident was injured, and taken to Norwalk Hospital. The WPD reminds everyone to ensure they have working...
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Roundup: Stew’s & Tariffs, Bird Flu & Westport, Zach De Brino & Playhouse …
Everyone’s talking about tariffs. In this area, many of those talking are businesspeople. Most have some skin in the game. That includes Stew Leonard Jr. The Westport native — now CEO of Stew...
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Staples Students Share Shakespeare
It’s one thing for high school students to connect with Shakespeare. Some do. An inspiring teacher or formative experience can help them understand the timeless appeal of The Bard’s explorations of...
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