Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

Explore history from 1pm - 4pm every Thursday this summer at the Weston History & Culture Center in Weston, CT. Enjoy interactive fun on a tour of the historic Coley House! Learn about the forgotten village of Valley Forge, explore the Weston Meteorite, and dive into the history of Ragtime dance on your visit. Tickets available at the door.

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Take a guided tour of the award-winning Coley House, the only historic house in CT brought back to reflect life during the 1940s. Explore how the Coley family lived, worked and played while on the home front during World War II. Curious young minds can try their hands at dialing a rotary phone, typing on a typewriter, playing with 1940s toys and games, and building a house with Lincoln Logs.

In the Visitor’s Center, enjoy three engaging exhibits. Learn about the Weston Meteorite, the Flood of 1955 and other important Weston moments in the exhibit, “Twelve Stories of Weston History”. View haunting photos in the new exhibit, “Images of a Forgotten Village: Valley Forge”, which explores a Weston neighborhood now underneath the Saugatuck Reservoir. Have fun tapping your toes in our summer pop-up exhibit, “May I Have This Dance?”, which features Ragtime dance music, dance manuals, sheet music, dance cards and more from the private collection of social dance historian, Susan de Guardiola.

Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on your visit. Stroll through the Daniel E. Offutt, III Sculpture Garden and explore the whimsical sculptures created by former Weston resident, philanthropist and artist, Daniel E. Offutt, III. 

Calling all Spinners, Weavers, & Knitters! Learn how to transform raw wool into beautiful yarn in our single-day Yarn Spinning Workshop.

Instructor Mark Nowotarski, a member of the Nutmeg Spinners Guild, will guide students through this ancient, meditative art. This is the perfect opportunity for both novice and seasoned crafters to master the fundamentals of spinning and drafting.

Students will practice with a drop spindle, learn Andean plying, and try their hand on one of our spinning wheels.

Equipment and materials included. Workshops held monthly. Private lessons also offered.

Join us for the opening of our 2025 IMAGES exhibition featuring the work of Adger Cowans and a special roundtable to learn more about the business and creative aspects of photography with our esteemed panel of photographers and photo editors: Isabel Chenoweth, 2024 IMAGES Featured Photographer, and Brad Smith, Vice President for Photography, WWE. The general public is invited to bring a few pieces from your portfolio for review by our panel.

Free

Gather friends, bring your picnic set up and enjoy an evening at the Historical Society with Michelle Pauker!

Michelle Pauker is a New York-based singer and actor raised in Westport, Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor’s degree of Music at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, where she studied music theatre. Known for her stylistic versatility and powerhouse vocals, Michelle has expanded her repertoire far beyond theatre. She excels in jazz, folk, and classical techniques, singing everything from Jerome Kern to Joni Mitchell. Michelle has performed for sold out audiences in New York City, Connecticut, London and more, at venues such as Feinstein’s/54 Below, Brooklyn Art Haus, MoCA, and The Crazy Coqs. Get your tickets now! Members of the Historical Society are free!

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

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!

Join us for a warm evening of hot Jazz at Westport's own Jazz Inferno! Melissa is a natural talent, and really makes every song she sings her very own. With a band like this, the evening is sure to be way over the top. This show always sells out so be sure and get reservations early!

Melissa Newman had a lucrative career singing jingles for companies like AT&T and Chevrolet. Locally she has performed at the Blue Lemon, Tengda, and Harvest in Westport,

with guitarist Tony Lombardozzi and bassist Phil Bowler. Melissa also makes, shows and sells ceramic and porcelain sculpture. Melissa was a featured artist in the recent major exhibit, “Layers Revealed” at The Norwalk Art Space. She lives in Westport with her husband and two sons.

And if that is not enough, we celebrate Melissa as an author! She has a new book out entitled "Head over Heels”, a love story in words and pictures.

Melissa Newman , vocals

Tony Lombardozzi, guitar

Phil Bowler, bass

Bobby Leonard, drums

Greg Wall, Sax

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

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!

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.