<p>Parks and Recreation Director Erik Barbieri has announced that Longshore Golf Course has opened for the 2025 season! </p><p>“We are very excited to get Longshore open for the 2025 season and want to invite golfers of every level to come and enjoy the beautifully manicured 18 holes that comprise this gem of the Westport parks system. Our Head Golf Professional Jon Janik and our Golf Course Superintendent Sean Charles have been working hard to make sure the pro shop, staff, and course are ready for this new season.”&nbsp;</p><p>For golf course information, advanced and same day tee time bookings go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.longshoregolfcourse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(48, 68, 139); background-color: transparent;">www.longshoregolfcourse.com</a>. Please note the Pro Shop phone number is (203) 221-0900 or (203) 226-9785.</p><p>If you are a Westport resident and would like to purchase a golf handpass, or if your golf handpass has expired, you can renew or purchase online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.westportrecreation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(48, 68, 139); background-color: transparent;">www.westportrecreation.com</a>&nbsp;or in person, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Parks and Recreation Department, located in Longshore Club Park, 260 Compo Road South.</p><p>“We look forward to seeing you at the first tee soon.” added Barbieri.</p>

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Some performances entertain. Others move you. And then there are those rare, transformative works that stay with you long after the final curtain falls. </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Few Words: A Dance Cycle</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is one of those productions. For one week only, from March 26–30, A.C.T. of CT invites audiences to experience a breathtaking, emotional journey told not through dialogue, but through the language of movement and music.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Conceived and directed by A.C.T. of CT’s visionary Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine, </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Few Words: A Dance Cycle</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is unlike anything the theater has produced before. Inspired by the evocative compositions of A.C.T.’s Resident Music Supervisor, Bryan Perri, this original work explores the depths of human connection, resilience, and love—without a single spoken word.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Levine, deeply moved by Perri’s newly released album </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Few Words</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, saw in its melodies the potential for something greater—stories yearning to be told through dance. And so, he created a piece that captures moments of joy, heartbreak, and understanding in their purest form. Collaborating with four renowned choreographers—Jennifer Archibald, Sara Brians, Ellenore Scott, and Maleek Washington—Levine brought to life four distinct yet thematically intertwined narratives, each revealing the power of communication beyond language.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The stories unfold like vignettes, each one a testament to the human experience:</span></p><ul><li><em style="background-color: transparent;">The Legend of the Nun of Monna Tessa</em><span style="background-color: transparent;"> (choreographed by Sara Brians) – A poignant love story set in Tuscany, where devotion transcends time and fate.</span></li><li><em style="background-color: transparent;">Jane Goodall &amp; David Greybeard: A Landmark Encounter</em><span style="background-color: transparent;"> (choreographed by Jennifer Archibald) – The groundbreaking connection between a scientist and a chimpanzee that forever changed our understanding of communication and empathy.</span></li><li><em style="background-color: transparent;">Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell</em><span style="background-color: transparent;"> (choreographed by Maleek Washington) – A deeply emotional exploration of love, identity, and the silence imposed by policy.</span></li><li><em style="background-color: transparent;">The Story of Marta C. González: The Prima Ballerina with Alzheimer’s Disease</em><span style="background-color: transparent;"> (choreographed by Ellenore Scott) – A stirring tribute to the enduring power of memory, music, and dance.</span></li></ul><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With a full orchestra of 13 musicians performing live on stage, their presence subtly woven into the visual tapestry of the production, the result is a symbiotic masterpiece—music and movement intertwined in perfect harmony. The musicians appear behind the dancers, bathed in a soft, flickering glow, creating a sense of intimacy that amplifies the emotional resonance of each performance.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Levine’s passion for dance and storytelling stems from his own Broadway career and a lifelong admiration for dancers—the unsung heroes of the stage. “Dancers are the hardest-working, most collaborative artists out there,” Levine shares. “They create magic with their bodies, expressing emotions words cannot. That’s what drew me in—the idea of telling stories with few words, using only our bodies, our energy, our intention.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What makes </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Few Words: A Dance Cycle</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> so profoundly moving is its ability to speak directly to the heart. Whether it’s the tender love story unfolding in a Tuscan monastery, the silent plea for acceptance and identity, the undeniable connection between human and animal, or the prima ballerina awakened by music, each piece resonates on a level that words could never reach.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A.C.T. of CT is known for its Broadway-caliber productions, and </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Few Words</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is no exception. But this piece is also a bold step forward—proof that theater can evolve, challenge, and inspire in new ways. The overwhelming response has led to an additional performance on Sunday, March 30, at 7 PM, giving more audiences the chance to witness this extraordinary work.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As the lights dim and the first notes of Perri’s score fill the theater, prepare to be transported. This is more than a performance—it’s an experience, a journey, a revelation. For ninety minutes, words become unnecessary. The language of music and movement takes over, and in that shared silence, we understand everything.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don’t miss your chance to witness </span><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Few Words: A Dance Cycle</em><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—a groundbreaking work that proves the most profound stories are sometimes told without words at all.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Purchase tickets </span><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/36285/production/1200842" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://ci.ovationtix.com/36285/production/1200842</a></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Preview the Cabaret Olé Silent Auction – Support the Staples Orphenians &amp; VOCES8 Foundation</strong></p><p>Funds raised will support the Orphenians’ educational experiences, including the Spain Choral Festival in June, and a portion will benefit the VOCES8 Foundation, which works to make music education accessible.</p><p><strong>Listen to Our Choral Director’s Interview =&gt; </strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fm7HLXQtMOaUr4pFc_Ypp3cxjJtEBLXg/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fm7HLXQtMOaUr4pFc_Ypp3cxjJtEBLXg/view</a></p><p><strong>Watch the VOCES8 Video</strong></p><p><strong>Explore the Cabaret Olé Silent Auction &amp; Enjoy $25 Off Tickets</strong></p><p>Our silent auction features over 80 incredible experiences and items—there’s something for everyone. Bid on:</p><ul><li>A sunset sail</li><li>A round of golf</li><li>Aviation lessons</li><li>Massages and salon services</li><li>Music and acting lessons</li><li>Bowling and gaming nights</li><li>Gift cards to local restaurants and stores</li><li>Vacation packages</li></ul><p>Even if you can't attend, you can register online and bid.</p><p><strong>Auction Preview:</strong> March 27 at 5 PM</p><p><strong>Bidding Opens:</strong> March 30 at Noon</p><p><strong>Bidding Closes:</strong> March 31 at 9 PM</p><p><strong>Register to Bid:</strong> <a href="https://auctria.events/cabaret-ole" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://auctria.events/cabaret-ole</a></p><p><strong>Join Us for Cabaret Olé – Sunday, March 30</strong></p><p>Enjoy live entertainment, Spanish tapas, and an exciting raffle featuring an Antigua vacation package, gift baskets, and more. For a limited time, take advantage of the Friends &amp; Family $25 off ticket promo.</p><p><a href="https://cabaret-ole.eventbrite.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Buy Tickets Now</strong></a></p><p>For questions, contact <a href="mailto:orphenianscabaretole@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>orphenianscabaretole@gmail.com</strong></a>.</p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong>FC Buzz Weekend March 28- March 30</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 20);">HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</span></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/season-opening-weekend-at-the-adventure-park-at-the-discovery-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Season Opening</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 2:00 am - 8:00 am</p><p>Adventure season is back! We’re kicking things off on Friday, March 28, and it’s time to climb higher, zip faster, and make some unforgettable memories.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/free-open-mic-at-the-townhouse-gallery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Open Mic</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Townhouse Gallery, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>This is the perfect place for music artists, comedians, and public speakers to showcase their creative talent and connect with other local artists! Enjoy live music, comedy, and other performances and support Stamford's art community!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/folkloric-dances-of-the-andes---interactive-dance-workshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Folkloric Dances of the Andes - Interactive Dance Workshop</strong></a></p><p><strong>First Presbyterian Church, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>No dance experience is required—just bring your energy and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant Andean musical styles of Peru and Ecuador.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/erin-kinsey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Erin Kinsey</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>Erin Kinsey is a rising star in country music, blending heartfelt storytelling with undeniable talent. Hailing from Texas, Kinsey’s passion for music ignited at just 11 years old, setting her on a path that led straight to Nashville. Now 24, she has quickly made a name for herself with a distinctive voice, compelling songwriting, and an impressive musicality that spans seven instruments.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/members-show-2025-5a9f9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Members Show 2025</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Townhouse Gallery, Stamford</strong></p><p>Friday Mar 28, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Curated by SAA board members Valeria Ochoa and Neha Karir, this exhibition celebrates the impressive and diverse talents of the wonderful SAA Members.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/women-speak-exhibit-and-artists-reception-at-city-lights-gallery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"Women Speak" Exhibit and Artists' Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>City Lights Gallery, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Saturday Mar 29, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm</p><p>This exhibit is about response and empowerment spurred by an enthusiastic community interest. City Lights Gallery presents powerful work by 20 artists reflecting feminine perspectives.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/5ivefingaz-art-exhibits-at-versofest-2025-a0d0b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>5iveFingaz Art Exhibits at VersoFest 2025</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Westport Library, Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday Mar 29, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm</p><p>Visual Verses is an immersive art exhibit that merges the expressive power of visual art with the profound impact of language. Each painting in this collection is paired with original phrases crafted to evoke thought, emotion, and reflection. The artwork transcends traditional boundaries, using bold colors and dynamic compositions to amplify the messages embedded within the text. This fusion of imagery and words invites viewers to engage not only with the aesthetics but also with the deeper narratives and meanings behind each piece.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/in-the-now-contemporary-figurative-art" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Spring Open Studios</strong></a></p><p><strong>Metro Art Studios, Bridgeport</strong></p><p>Sunday Mar 30, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Meet the artists of Metro Art Studios – over 40 artists working in a wide variety of disciplines. Three full floors of professional artists in loft studios to wander, discover, explore, and learn about various forms of art, inspiration, process, and so much more. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a potential collector, or simply curious, this event offers a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of contemporary art. Tour the historic three-story, award-winning renovated corset factory-turned-art studios for a peek into Bridgeport's industrial past and its artistic present and future. While there don’t miss <strong>In The Now: Contemporary Figurative Art</strong>. This exhibition invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of identity, vulnerability, and the figure as a site of both personal and universal expression, reinforcing the idea that this is not only an act of introspection but also a profound statement of resistance and survival. Through the use of contrasting materials and methods, these artists create works that challenge conventional boundaries, inviting a deeper engagement with the physical and emotional aspects of the human experience.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-talk-biophilia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Talk: Biophilia</strong></a></p><p><strong>Flinn Gallery, Greenwich</strong></p><p>Sunday Mar 30, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Come join us in the gallery for a vibrant talk with the artists from our latest exhibit, Biophilia. A engaging way to learn about their process and inspiration. The show of six female artist explores the concept of biophilia, a term coined by Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson, referring to humanity’s intrinsic affinity for nature and life.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/orin-grossman-phd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Orin Grossman</strong></a></p><p><strong>Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield</strong></p><p>Sunday Mar 30, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Orin will be joined onstage by the Bridgeport KEYS Jazz Ensemble, The Keynotes, in a concert of mostly American music including works by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin. The first half of the program includes Orin Grossman performing special piano versions of songs by Ellington and Gershwin. For the second half, Grossman will be joined by The Keynotes for additional songs by these acclaimed composers as well as works by other giants of jazz including Thelonious Monk and Billy Strayhorn.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<p>Westport, CT - MoCA CT will be presenting two complimentary major photography exhibitions: Tod Papageorge: At the Beach, alongside In the Pool, composed of work by Papageorge’s former graduate students, from June 26 to October 12, 2025. The exhibitions were organized by photographer Lisa Kereszi, and showcase the work of Tod Papageorge, a Connecticut-based, internationally acclaimed artist and teacher whose contributions to American street photography in the 1960s helped shape the genre, and whose work is held in more than thirty prominent public collections, including the New York and San Francisco Museums of Modern Art.</p><p>At the Beach, making its East Coast debut at MoCA CT, will feature work in the form of large-scale black and white photographs that Papageorge produced with medium-format cameras during several trips to the beaches of Los Angeles in the 1970s and 1980s.</p><p>About this project, he has written, "I think that part of what these pictures are about is the difference between our preconceptions of a place and what, when we get there, that place turns out to be. To describe a subject and, at the same time, reinvent it, is a double intention on the part of the photographer that we should be used to by now when we look at photographs. With these pictures, I worked with the belief that the closer I came to describing the literal nature of the place and people I was photographing, the more surprising the pictures might be, all while transforming the casual, unselfconscious physicality of these beachgoers into resonant form and meaning."</p><p>The title of the adjacent exhibition, In the Pool, refers to the nickname for the classroom Papageorge taught in for the last third of his teaching career, a renovated swimming pool. As a professor and the Director of</p><p>Graduate Studies in Photography at the Yale School of Art from 1979 – 2013, Papageorge mentored many future influential photographers and teachers, with 39 of his students going on to receive Guggenheim Fellowships, a significant marker of achievement in the art and photography world. This part of the exhibition will include a photograph from each of those Guggenheim Fellows, and also feature a looped slide show composed of pictures made by virtually all of Papageorge’s former MFA students while they were enrolled at Yale and offered as a portfolio upon his retirement to commemorate his time as director of the program. These nearly 300 photographs will serve to offer some insight into the nature of influence and mentorship in the arts, and to suggest the power of the ongoing moment that is the still-developing history of photography.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 209);">About the Curator</span></p><p>Photographer Lisa Kereszi organized the companion exhibitions. Her work has been exhibited at numerous major museums and is included in important public collections. Kereszi received her MFA from Yale University, where she is currently a Senior Critic and Assistant Director in Photography. She has also organized a sampling of photographers included in the exhibition In the Pool who have donated prints to be sold at MoCA CT. The purchase of these prints will benefit the museum as well as non-profits supporting the</p><p>Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 209);">Exhibition Programming</span></p><p>Opening reception: June 26, 6 – 8pm</p><p>Workshop: Teen Photo / Storytelling – Shelli Weiler – July 17, 3 – 5pm</p><p>Film screenings: Brief Encounters (on photographer Gregory Crewdson) folllowed by a Q+A with Angela Strassheim – July 31, 7pm</p><p>+ The Audience Will Come (on photographer Tod Papageorge) – ongoing</p><p>Community Conversation: Art Nager, photographer – August 21, 6 – 7pm</p><p>Workshop: Adult Photo / Storytelling – Lewis Derogene – August 28, 6 – 8pm</p><p>Gallery talk: Tod Papageorge + Lisa Kereszi – September 18, 6 – 7:30pm</p><p>Community Conversation: Panel discussion with artist + Yale MFA alums – October 4, 4 – 5:30pm</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 209);">More About MoCA CT</span></p><p>MoCA CT is a non-profit visual and performing arts organization that has been a cornerstone of the Westport, Connecticut community for over 50 years. In addition to hosting contemporary art exhibitions and performing arts events, the Academy at MoCA CT provides art education and workshops for all ages and abilities.</p><p>MoCA CT believes the arts should be accessible to all. If you need financial assistance with admissions, classes, or event</p><p>registration, please contact the museum at&nbsp;<a href="https://mailto:info@mocact.org./" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">info@mocact.org.</a></p>

<p><strong>The Rowan Center and Westport Town Hall to Host Proclamation Day for Sexual Assault Awareness Month</strong></p><p>The Rowan Center, in collaboration with Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, will host Proclamation Day 2025 at Westport Town Hall to formally recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).</p><p>The event will take place on Tuesday, April 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT.</p><p>This community gathering will emphasize ongoing efforts to support survivors of sexual violence and raise awareness about prevention and response initiatives in Lower Fairfield County. During the event, First Selectwoman Tooker will issue an official proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Westport.</p><p>Speakers will include:</p><ul><li>Jennifer Tooker, First Selectwoman of Westport</li><li>Sharon Walker Epps, CEO, The Rowan Center</li><li>Elected representatives from Lower Fairfield County</li><li>Additional speakers to be announced</li></ul><p>The Rowan Center encourages community members, local leaders, and media representatives to attend and show their support for survivors.</p><p>For more information, contact Susie Lee, Director of Community Relations, The Rowan Center: <a href="mailto:slee@therowancenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">slee@therowancenter.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>