Summer often brings a puzzling shift in teens. Parents are left wondering what changed and whether they missed something. 1. Loss of structure triggers anxiety: School provides routine, purpose, and social connection. Without it, many teens feel unmoored without quite knowing why. That unease can surface as mood changes, restlessness, or ...

You walked in for one thing – a croissant, maybe a tart. Minutes later, your bag is fuller and you’re already planning a return. Great bakeries make “just one” surprisingly hard. Here’s why: • The display invites comparison: A case full of beautiful options makes choosing one feel like missing out, so ...

A sweet break can turn an ordinary day into something a little more comforting, and Isabelle et Vincent Bakery brings that feeling to life through every dessert they create. 🍰✨ From rich chocolate mousse and delicate éclairs to fresh fruit tarts and soft cupcakes, each treat is made from åscratch using ...

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation with Pequot Library’s annual 4th of July Bike Parade! Bring your festively decorated bike, scooter, or wagon to Five Corners in Southport Village and parade to the Great Lawn for some fun and games! Enjoy face-painting, sack races, a hula ...

Indoor air quality rarely comes up in design conversations, but it should. Materials, ventilation, and finishes all shape the air inside a home, and good design can improve this without sacrificing aesthetics. · Material choices matter more than most people realise: Conventional paints, adhesives, and engineered wood can release compounds over ...

Join Special Collections Staff for a behind-the-scenes look at items from Pequot Library’s renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts. This program offers a limited number of guests the opportunity to see a selection of rare materials up close in the Special Collections Reading Room. Registration required. Space is limited.

Summer often brings a puzzling shift in teens. Parents are left wondering what changed and whether they missed something. 1. Loss of structure triggers anxiety: School provides routine, purpose, and social connection. Without it, many teens feel unmoored without quite knowing why. That unease can surface as mood changes, restlessness, or ...

There is something about the last one. The final croissant, the lone tart sitting at the end of the tray, the single macaron left in the row. It catches your eye differently than everything else in the case, and there is a real reason for that. Here’s what the last pastry ...

HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins present Blacknificently Divine, a chamber music concert celebrating the artistry of Black composers and performers. Featuring artists from HBCU Arts and Castle of our Skins—including soprano Dr. Jolie Rocke, mezzo-soprano Inayah Raheem, tenor Avid Williams, violinists Mina Lavcheva and Lilit Hartunian, violist Jason ...

Natural light is not just a design preference. It directly affects mood, sleep, and energy, making it worth planning for. Room orientation matters more than size. A smaller south-facing room receives more usable daylight over the year than a larger north-facing one. Understanding where your best light comes from is the ...

Participants will learn about the Wise Woman Tradition of herbalism, focusing on how we use whole plant preparations and ancestral methods to support our vitality and deep-seated wellness. The workshop explores Motherwort as a powerful ally for the heart and circulatory system, bridging its physical ability to soothe the nervous ...

Canyon-country mysticism, Laurel Canyon warmth, and harp-driven songwriting that feels both timeless and otherworldly. With Graceland Way, Mikaela Davis steps into her most expansive vision yet. Written and recorded in a hillside home in Los Angeles County, the album captures a period of deep creative immersion — a space where time ...

Losing a close friend can be painful for teens. Yet adults underestimate how deeply these losses affect teenage emotional life. Here’s why friendship loss hits teenagers so hard: 1. Friendships anchor teenage identity: During adolescence, close friendships help teens understand who they are. Losing a best friend can shake a teen’s sense ...

You didn’t say much. Maybe a nod or a pause at the display. But a good baker already noticed. The exchange between customer and baker often happens without words. Here’s what that quiet communication looks like: 1. Hesitation signals curiosity: Lingering in front of a tray invites the baker to share a ...

Let's talk civic engagement and how to get involved! Each session features one or two guest speakers who will tell us about an area of interest we can all learn more about. In the past we've heard from local leaders on mobility and transit, resilience, composting, and more. We'll send ...

Summer changes how your home feels. Spaces that worked in winter can suddenly feel heavy or closed-off. A refresh doesn’t need a big budget or renovation to make an impact. · Swap heavy textiles for lighter ones: Replacing wool throws and velvet cushions with linen and cotton changes how a room ...

When a teenager argues about every request, rule, or comment, it rarely means they are simply being difficult. Persistent arguing often signals: · A need for control in an uncertain time: Adolescence involves rapid change with very little control over major life decisions. Arguing can be a way teens assert agency ...

You might think you’re just ordering breakfast, but your go-to pastry says more than you realize. A croissant person and a pain au chocolat person rarely think the same way. Here’s what your choice might reveal: • Plain croissant: You value craftsmanship. With no filling or topping, there’s nowhere to hide flaws ...

The best spaces for summer entertaining are not the most formally styled ones. They are rooms where people move freely, find somewhere to sit without planning, and feel genuinely welcome. Relaxed by design is a deliberate choice. Here’s what genuinely relaxed entertaining spaces share: · Flexible seating that invites rearranging: A mix ...

Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer In the Visitors Center: Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. Local Patriots & Loyalists of ...

Join us for a special and rare performance celebrating the Grateful Dead’s beloved 1981 live acoustic double album Reckoning, performed by "Faded Is The Crimson", an All-star band led by guitarist JD Seem (of Faster Things – Allman Brothers Tribute). The lineup includes Doug Marino (of Laughin' Bones and Alligator ...

David Cook David Cook first became a household name with his American Idol Season 7 win, but what has kept him going is not just the headline. It is the voice, the songwriting, and the kind of rock songs that still connect once the TV moment is long gone. He launched into ...

High-achieving teenagers are often the last to be identified as struggling. That appearance of success can be exactly what makes the anxiety so hard to see. 1. Achievement becomes a coping mechanism: Staying busy, performing well, and earning approval can temporarily quiet anxious thoughts. Many high-achieving teens drive themselves not from ...

Colour is often the go-to for refreshing a space, but texture can achieve the same effect with less risk. Varied tonal layers create depth that bold colour alone often can’t sustain. · Start by identifying where your room lacks variation. If every surface is smooth, the eye has nowhere to land. ...

Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer In the Visitors Center: Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. Local Patriots & Loyalists of ...

Spirit Squad Summer Camp, in partnership with the nationally ranked Sacred Heart University Dance Team and NC Dance Clinics, will be held August 5–7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at New Canaan Country School. Open to dancers entering grades 1–8, the three-day camp gives campers the chance to learn ...

Spirit Squad Summer Camp, in partnership with the nationally ranked Sacred Heart University Dance Team and NC Dance Clinics, will be held August 5–7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at New Canaan Country School. Open to dancers entering grades 1–8, the three-day camp gives campers the chance to learn ...

There's a moment in every Low Darts performance where the age of the musicians stops mattering entirely. One second you're watching five young guys; the next, you're back in 1978, and the music has you. Low Darts are a five-piece "studio rock & soul" band who first met in middle school ...

Most relationship problems do not begin with a major event. They grow from small daily frustrations that go unaddressed. 1. Unspoken frustration becomes distance: When small irritations are consistently swallowed rather than addressed, partners begin to disengage. What starts as avoiding conflict gradually becomes emotional withdrawal that both people feel but ...

Spirit Squad Summer Camp, in partnership with the nationally ranked Sacred Heart University Dance Team and NC Dance Clinics, will be held August 5–7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at New Canaan Country School. Open to dancers entering grades 1–8, the three-day camp gives campers the chance to learn ...

Born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field, Shakedown Citi isn’t just keeping the music alive — they’re reinventing the vibe. This band doesn’t imitate the Dead; they channel their spirit. Every show is a free-flowing conversation full of deep grooves, spontaneous jams, and joyful ...

A kitchen that works for solo cooking can feel chaotic during gatherings. Entertaining often reveals layout issues that daily use hides. The biggest improvements usually come from better flow and access, not major renovations. · Bottlenecks are common. When guests gather near the cooking zone, movement slows. A layout that allows ...

GRAMMY-nominated British soul singer James Hunter has spent more than three decades perfecting a sound that feels both timeless and alive. Fronting The James Hunter Six, Hunter’s gritty, golden-throated vocals glide over swinging R&B grooves, twin saxophones, and Hammond B3 organ with the effortless cool of a late-night soul revue. ...

Back-to-school anxiety is common, but it does not always look like worry or reluctance. It often appears in disguise: 1. Stomach aches and headaches before school: Physical symptoms without a clear medical cause are among the most common signs of anxiety in young people. The body expresses what the mind has ...

Let's talk civic engagement and how to get involved! Each session features one or two guest speakers who will tell us about an area of interest we can all learn more about. In the past we've heard from local leaders on mobility and transit, resilience, composting, and more. We'll send ...

Early Elton Trio is a Tribute to the Elton John, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson trio tours of 1970 - 1972 featuring Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (piano, vocals), Rich Pagano of The Fab Faux (drums and vocals) and John Conte of Southside Johnny And The ...

Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, Ally Venable, entertains wherever she goes. With her signature glitter dresses and black knee-high boots, Venable comes off of the ropes swinging dazzling crowds on tour or throughout the festival circuit. "Venable pulls off a stunner of gritty and/or sultry blues rock tunes embellished ...

Westport Public Schools Professional Development

Conflict in a relationship is normal and, when handled well, can actually strengthen a couple’s understanding of each other. Emotional disconnection is something different. It is quieter, slower to develop, and often harder to recognize until the distance feels very large. Conflict involves two people engaging, even if that engagement is ...

Westport Public Schools Professional Development

Eric Gales’ time is now. A rule-breaking, genre-fusing force of nature, hailed by giants like Joe Bonamassa, Dave Navarro and Mark Tremonti as one of the best guitarists on the planet, you’ll find the Memphis blues-rocker’s thumbprint on everything from his Grammy-nominated solo catalogue to the soundtrack of director Ryan ...

Westport Public Schools Professional Development

Westport Public Schools First Day of School

Major life transitions, a new career, a move, becoming a parent, leaving a relationship, often change the external shape of someone’s life significantly. But the internal sense of self does not always update at the same pace. That gap can produce confusion, loss, or a quiet kind of grief. Identity is ...

Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician's musician, Greene's new ...

Engaging exhibits for all at the Weston History & Culture Center this Spring & Summer In the Visitors Center: Sarah Treadwell: Connecticut Mom, American Patriot: Honors a local woman who supported her family’s active role during the American Revolution, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the period. Local Patriots & Loyalists of ...

The role a person played in their family growing up become part of how people relate to others, manage stress, and understand their own worth as adults. · The caretaker who cannot ask for help: Adults who learned early that their job was to manage others’ emotions often struggle to receive ...

For over a decade Tuba Skinny has grown steadily in popularity, releasing twelve albums and touring all over the world. They’ve attracted a wide variety of fans, young and old, neophytes and niche-enthusiasts, with the strength of their musicianship and the scope of their jazz and American roots music ...

Labor Day – Schools closed

Many adults reach a point where they look back and feel a quiet longing for an earlier version of themselves. This often underlies: 1. Responsibilities can narrow identity: The parts of a person that once felt most alive, creativity, spontaneity, deep connection, can get crowded out with obligations. What is missed ...

Feeling held back is one of the most common experiences people bring to therapy. It can appear in a career, a relationship, a daily routine, or simply in a persistent sense that life is not moving in the direction it should be. Understanding why it happens is the first step ...

Brian Dolzani as The Loner If you love Neil Young’s music, you must hear it sung and played by Brian Dolzani as The Loner. This Connecticut-based troubadour brings everything you want and need from Neil’s music to an intimate club experience. Brian will be performing this show completely solo on guitars, ...

Rosh Hashanah – Schools closed

On Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will host its 19th annual Old-fashioned Flea Market in Norwalk’s Mathews Park. Co-chaired by LMMM Trustee Lisa Pisano Henderson and Education Coordinator Heather Dunn, the event will feature a diverse array of vendor booths offering ...

Westport Public Schools Early Release/Professional Development

Mystic Dead In 2018 a group of musicians got together for a once-a-month Dead night at the Captain Daniel Packer inn in Mystic, CT. It turned out to be a seriously good time that translated to more shows, more fun and Mystic Dead was born. Deep dives into all things Grateful ...

Let's talk civic engagement and how to get involved! Each session features one or two guest speakers who will tell us about an area of interest we can all learn more about. In the past we've heard from local leaders on mobility and transit, resilience, composting, and more. We'll send ...

Paula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30—a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound, Cole broke boundaries with songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant. On THIS FIRE: 30, Paula will ...

Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era’s most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young. Neil Young’s career spans an amazing five plus decades, from the seminal country rock sounds of Buffalo Springfield and super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and ...

Yom Kippur – Schools closed

Amythyst Kiah is one of the most compelling voices working in Americana right now, not because she fits neatly into the genre, but because she keeps stretching it. Her music draws from old-time roots, folk, rock, and soul, carried by a deep, resonant voice and guitar work that feels both ...

Robert Burke Warren is a musician, writer, actor, and teacher. His songs appear in movies, television, and on albums by Rosanne Cash, RuPaul, and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson. As a globetrotting bassist in the pre-digital age, he toured extensively in an Econoline van. In the mid 90s, he played Buddy ...

Sam Grisman is a bassist and bandleader leading a commanding improvisational ensemble performing live acoustic music in the tradition shaped by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman and many others heroes. Known for deeply attuned interplay and dynamic performances, Sam Grisman Project brings together a rotating cast of exceptional musicians to ...

The Englishtown Project is a unique tribute to one of the most legendary concerts in rock history — the Grateful Dead’s epic 1977 show at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. Formed by longtime New Riders of the Purple Sage member Michael Falzarano, the band revives the magic of that historic ...

With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles' repertoire, The Fab Faux, featuring Jimmy Vivino, Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, Jack Petruzzelli and new member, Jim Boggia treat the seminal music with unwavering respect and are known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later ...

With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles' repertoire, The Fab Faux, featuring Jimmy Vivino, Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, Jack Petruzzelli and new member, Jim Boggia treat the seminal music with unwavering respect and are known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later ...

NMA started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell. Luther’s first national tour was ...

The Tull Project is a powerful live concert experience built around the essential repertoire of Jethro Tull — eclectic, melodic, and rhythmically intricate. From intimate, folk-tinged passages to driving electric arrangements, the program reflects the full dynamic range of Tull’s most influential years. With virtuosic, flute-driven performance at its core, the ...

Westport Public Schools Early Release/Professional Development

Patty Larkin Patty Larkin is a visionary singer-songwriter whose work lives at the intersection of guitar mastery, poetic storytelling, and emotional depth. Hailed as “riveting” by the Chicago Tribune and “drop-dead brilliant” by Performing Songwriter, she has spent over three decades redefining what guitar-driven songwriting can be, blending technical brilliance with ...

Patty Larkin is a visionary singer-songwriter whose work lives at the intersection of guitar mastery, poetic storytelling, and emotional depth. Hailed as “riveting” by the Chicago Tribune and “drop-dead brilliant” by Performing Songwriter, she has spent over three decades redefining what guitar-driven songwriting can be, blending technical brilliance with soul-forward ...

Story Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes and their families. Support the Tunnel ...

Let's talk civic engagement and how to get involved! Each session features one or two guest speakers who will tell us about an area of interest we can all learn more about. In the past we've heard from local leaders on mobility and transit, resilience, composting, and more. We'll send ...

Start Making Sense The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975.If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this seven-piece band celebrate the entire ...

DICE are one of those bands that make perfect sense the second you picture them onstage. The Perth four-piece deal in punchy indie rock with bright guitars, urgent rhythm, and the kind of choruses that pull a room together fast. There’s a sunlit streak running through the sound, but it’s ...

Los Lobos is one of those rare bands that has never had to flatten itself to fit a category. Over the years they have pulled rock and roll, blues, soul, folk, country, Tex-Mex, and Mexican folk traditions into a sound that feels completely their own: rooted, restless, and unmistakably human. That ...

Election Day – Professional Development – Schools closed

The New York Times called Buffalo, NY-born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clash” and “the unofficial poet laureate of New York City”. His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a ...

Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour; a Canadian artist defined by his authenticity and adventurous spirit; guitar in hand and a grin on his face. Jesse, along with long-time bandmates the Pretty Good Band, has spent much of the last few years travelling the highways, byways and backroads of North ...

Westport Public Schools Early Release

Thanksgiving Recess – Schools closed

Thanksgiving Recess – Schools closed

For over a decade now, Mullett has proven themselves time and time again to be THE Premier Rockers for Hair Band fanatics and lovers of Rock ‘n’ Roll all over the world. By delivering the best of the 1980’s in Big Hair and faithful renditions, Mullett recreates the vibe of ...

Following their SOLD OUT debut in 2025, we welcome back The Faster Things Band - Allman Brothers Tribute for another unforgettable night at FTC StageOne. The band has built a reputation for channeling the heart, fire, soul and improvisational spirit of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. Featuring exceptional vocal and instrumental ...

Inspired by the big band swing era, Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France, absurd and macabre musical theater and early American folk music, Caravan of Thieves took shape in the hearts and minds of Fuzz and Carrie, the dynamic singing, strumming and songwriting musical duo who ...

Public Schools Early Release

Public Schools Holiday Recess - Schools Closed

Public Schools Holiday Recess - Schools Closed

Public Schools Holiday Recess - Schools Closed

Public Schools Holiday Recess - Schools Closed

Public Schools Holiday Recess - Schools Closed

Public Schools Holiday Recess - Schools Closed