The Caribbean Jazz Connection is led by drummer Jim Royle who has been crossing genres of Jazz and Caribbean Latin styles for years. They delight audiences wherever they go in the Islands or on the mainland. Royle, the consummate educator and artist has brought so many young and old alike into the joys of percussion, especially with Steel pans and Caribbean […]

Coming up in our Family Festivities series… Ramblin’ Dan & The Freewheelin’ Band

Known as New York City’s favorite early childhood musician, Ramblin’ Dan has been bringing his infectious energy to families all across the Tri-State Area since 2009.

Adorned in his signature fedora, Ramblin’ Dan’s performances blend adult-friendly musical sensibilities with dynamic interaction for the kids. His ability to connect with audiences of all ages is truly a wonder to behold.

Named GOOP Magazine’s “Number One Choice for Children’s Parties,” Dan has performed thousands of concerts and parties and taught well over 10,000 early childhood music classes.

Expect your children to laugh out loud, bounce, bop, jump, dance, clap, tap, stomp, sing, and use their imaginations to become animals, travel the world—and even blast off into outer space!

Music in the Garden: Quantum Leap String Quartet

Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Rain date: August 10)

Garden Tour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Concert: 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Tickets:

• Garden tour only: $25 (plus fees)
• Concert only: $75 (plus fees)
• Full experience (tour + concert): $100 (plus fees)

Join Blau House & Gardens and the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting late afternoon and early evening surrounded by our woodland gardens. Begin with a tour of the gardens, then settle in among the flowers for a performance by the Quantum Leap String Quartet. Bring your own picnic to enjoy yourself anywhere before the concert—please leave no trace when you go.

Parking & Shuttle:

Park at Coleytown Elementary School (65 Easton Road) between 4 – 8 PM. Complimentary shuttle service to the gardens; handicapped parking available on-site (please contact hosts in advance).

Reserve your stop today: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/norwalksymphony/1368/event/1432338

For tickets and details, email info@norwalksymphony.org

Join the expedition visiting legendary Candy Man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) in a splendiferous movie that wondrously brings to screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl’s classic book. Coated with flavorful tunes and production design that constantly dazzles the eye, this effervescent musical never fails to enchant the young and old. On a whirlwind tour of Willy’s incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie (Peter Ostrum) will discover the sweetest secret of all: a generous, loving heart. And You’ll rediscover the timeless magic of a delicious family classic.

Westport's darling, Melissa Newman - singer, artist, author, and actress- joins JazzFC's Artistic Director, Rabbi Greg Wall for another evening that will surely sell out!

Don’t miss an unforgettable night with the incomparable Ana Gasteyer, live at the Playhouse on Friday, August 8 at 8:00 PM. Best known for her standout performances on "Saturday Night Live”, as well as roles in "Suburgatory", "American Auto", and on Broadway, Ana brings her signature blend of powerhouse vocals, sharp wit, and magnetic stage presence to this one-night-only event. From jazzy cabaret numbers to hilarious storytelling, she delivers a show that’s as entertaining as it is unforgettable. Reserve your spot now and experience the brilliance of Ana Gasteyer live!

In Songs From My Sala, Linedy invites you to step into her childhood home, as she takes you along this intimate, soulful journey from performing in her family’s living room to starring as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first Latina leading lady to originate a role on Broadway. Feel the heartbeat of the Dominican Republic through the rhythms of her roots, as we vibe to the iconic anthems that have shaped her life. From humble beginnings as a bank teller to becoming one of Broadway’s brightest stars, Linedy’s path is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the power of following your dreams.

Jazz at the Post presents this dynamic group as pat of opur Thursday Night Summer Series

Music in the Garden: Harmonia V Woodwind Quintet

Sunday, August 17, 2025 (Rain date: August 24)

Garden Tour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Concert: 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Tickets:

• Garden tour only: $25 (plus fees)
• Concert only: $75 (plus fees)
• Full experience (tour + concert): $100 (plus fees)

Join Blau House & Gardens and the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting late afternoon and early evening surrounded by our woodland gardens. Begin with a tour of the gardens, then settle in among the flowers for a performance by the Harmonia V Woodwind Quintet. Bring your own picnic to enjoy yourself anywhere before the concert—please leave no trace when you go.

Parking & Shuttle:

Park at Coleytown Elementary School (65 Easton Road) between 4 – 8 PM. Complimentary shuttle service to the gardens; handicapped parking available on-site (please contact hosts in advance).

Reserve your stop today: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/norwalksymphony/1368/event/1432338

For tickets and details, email info@norwalksymphony.org

Sambelza Brazilian jazz at jazz at the Post

Comedian Vic DiBitetto — the “Italian Hurricane” — churns energy, honesty and humanity into nonstop laughter. He’s been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield and Ralph Kramden. The bottom line is, DiBitetto leaves his audiences breathless with laughter.

He prowls the stage like a Tiger. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Oh…and he’s beyond hysterical!

Vic is currently a cast member of the Amazon Prime TV Series Gravesend.

You’ve never seen anything like Vic DiBitetto on stage. So see him on stage LIVE at Westport Country Playhouse!

BLUES ICON ANNOUNCES SHOW IN WESTPORT, CT!!

We are delighted to announce that Mark Naftalin & Friends are coming to VFW Westport on Saturday November 8th, 2025! Noted keyboardist, producer and radio host, Mr Naftalin rose to international renown as the keyboardist with the influential Paul Butterfield Blues Band, with whom he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

For this appearance, Naftalin's band of "Friends" features guitarist/vocalist Paul Gabriel (Blue In The Face, Paul Gabriel Blues Band, Connecticut Blues Society Lifetime Achievement Award); singing harmonicist Mark Zaretsky (Cobalt Rhythm Kings, The Chicago Dawgs/Finalist 2025 Connecticut Blues Challenge) and guitarist/vocalist JD Seem (Faster Things - Allman Brothers Tribute, Southern Fried, JDs Jam at The Granite).

Pathbreakers in the 1960s blues boom, the inter-racial Butterfield Band opened doors for blues masters like B.B. King and Muddy Waters, and Naftalin went on to record and/or concertize with a host of blues stars, including Michael Bloomfield, James Cotton, Lowell Fulson, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Percy Mayfield, Carla Thomas, Irma Thomas, Otis Rush, Big Mama Thornton, Big Joe Turner, and many others. 

Living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area, Naftalin produced more than 1,300 blues radio broadcasts on three FM stations and more than 30 blues festivals. His Blue Monday Party, a weekly blues show and dance in the Bay Area (1979-83) featured more than 60 blues artists and groups and was the scene of 86 live radio broadcasts and three TV specials. 

In 2002, Mark and his wife, Ellen, moved to Westport, which is Ellen's hometown. His monthly broadcast, The Mark Naftalin Show, is now in its tenth year on Bridgeport's WPKN (89.5 FM, streaming world-wide at wpkn.org). 

Advance Tickets are on sale NOW at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/buy-tickets-here/mark-naftalin-friends

The VFW Westport is located at 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT. 203-227-6796 https://vfw399ct.org