summer production  

of  

"Godspell"

"Godspell's" Tony-nominated score spans the genres of rock, blues, gospel, ballad, and ragtime. Its well-loved songs include "Day by Day," which reached #13 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1972. The Staples Players production will feature new arrangements that were created for the 2012 Broadway Revival. "Godspell" was conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak and launched the career of its composer Stephen Schwartz, who went on to write music and/or lyrics for "Wicked," "Pippin," and "Children of Eden."

Performance Schedule

July 23, 24 and 25
 at 7:30 pm
July 25 at 3:00 pm   

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students,
with special $5 Senior Citizen pricing for the matinee performance only.
All performances are at Staples High School,
70 North Avenue, Westport. 

   

Tickets will be sold at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance, subject to availability.

Click here, 

for tickets! 

Saturday, July 25th

from  

10am to 11am,

enjoy a leisurely stroll around the landscape of Weir Farm National Historic Site as you  

listen to poetry inspired by the paintings of Julian Alden Weir. The poetry, composed by local scholar and volunteer Bonnie Tremante, captures the mystical

and illusionary qualities of the landscape that caused J. Alden Weir to refer to his Branchville farm as 'The Land of Nod' - the magical place of sleep and dreams.

Come prepared for an outdoor summer walk. Bring sturdy walking shoes and a water bottle.
 There is no fee to participate, but registration is required and space is limited. To register for the Poetry of Painting Walk,or for more information, call
203-834-1896 ext. 28.   

The Levitt Pavilion's 

Special Event

Don Felder

An Evening at the Hotel California!

Saturday, July 25

Four-time Frammy Award Winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and former Eagles lead guitarist  Don Felder will light up the Levitt Pavilion! A member of the Eagles for 27 years, Felder is celebrated for originating the music for and co-writing the iconic, Grammy-studded smash "Hotel California" along with fan favorites "Victim of Love" and "Those Shoes," and for his lyrical, signature guitar work on legendary songs like

"Hotel California," "One of These Nights," "New Kid in Town,"and many more.

Don Felder delivers the hits and more! Whether you are in the mood to "Take it Easy" or live "Life in the Fast Lane" - once you check into this special event, you will never want to leave!

Tickets from

$55 / $50  

(students / seniors)

The Westport

Library  

offers

Travel Photography  

on

July 31st!

Local master photographer Alison Wachstein will share tips for taking better travel photos with either a digital single-lens reflex or a point-and-shoot camera on Friday,  

July 31, at noon in  

the Westport Library's McManus Room.  

After a brief talk, the group will take a short walk around downtown Westport to practice techniques. Participants should bring a camera. The program is free  

and open to the public.

Wachstein is an award-winning professional photographer and photojournalist,
capturing expressions and relationships for more than 35 years.
She has taught photography at several universities throughout the Northeast, including Fairfield University and Seton Hall, and is the creator of the book Pregnant Moments. Collections containing
her works include the International Center
of Photography.

For further information, phone
203-291-4800,
 or check

 westportlibrary.org 

 

The Westport  

Historical Society

two creative weeks of

summer fun

For two sessions in August, children

ages 5 - 12 can participate in exciting activities led by the Educational Director, Elizabeth DeVoll.   

Both programs are offered Monday  

through Thursday

from

10am to 2pm.   

On August 10 and continuing until August 13, the theme is archeology!  Children will have fun and excitement digging around in the past.  We will dig up all sorts of facts about our history!  Participants will explore natural and timeless crafts and hobbies, as well as meet a rock expert who will share his awesome collection.  We'll sculpt arrowheads, paint and design walking sticks, weave a basket, learn to play marbles and make a marble bag. Outdoor games and town walks are planned.  The exciting finale will be a visit to Sherwood Island for

  a real dig. 

The following week, 

through August 20,

junior inventors, engineers, builders and thinkers will enjoy an active and imaginative four days jam-packed with engaging fun.  Build robots, shadow boxes, classic wooden games, unique and personalized building blocks, and that's just the beginning!  Plenty of outdoor games, local walking tours and snacks are sure to please this group of creative thinkers!

Campers bring a bag lunch daily.  Snacks and drinks are provided.

Junior Archeologists, August 10- 13, 

Register online at

or call 203-222-1424

Westport Historical Society

203-222-1424 

25 Avery Place,  

Westport, CT