The Westport Library
Class Series: Iberian Wine: Exploring Wines of Spain & Portugal at The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport4 Classes June 5 - July 3 Join Certified Sommelier, Barbie Messa, as she explores Iberian Wine, including mainland Spain, Portugal, and their surrounding islands. We'll discuss the most famous classic regions, such as Rioja and Porto, and up-and-coming areas like the Canary Islands. After learning about these regions' history, geography, and grapes, we will have […]
The Music of Bali at The Westport Library
Get away from the every day with an afternoon of music and dance from Bali, Indonesia, performed by Gamelan Galak Tika under the direction of Gusti Komin. Gamelan Galak Tika will perform original compositions by Gusti Komin, traditional Balinese music and dance, and gender wayang. GAMELAN GALAK TIKA has been at the forefront of innovative, cross-cultural […]
VersoFest at The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportApril 3 through April , 2024 Opening event: Chuck D in conversation with Akashic Books publisher Johnny Temple, with media host, entrepreneur, and music executive June Archer introducing the guest of honor. VersoFest is The Westport Library’s annual music and media conference and festival where knowledge is shared and inspiration is discovered — a forum […]
Award-Winning Film Screening and Conversation: ‘Below Surface’ An Exploration of Connectedness, Community, and Healthy Longevity
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportScreening in the Library’s Trefz Forum, Below Surface is an award-winning short documentary that reveals the extraordinary power of community through an unlikely subject: a YMCA Aquafit class – that is, the Westport/Weston YMCA. This exercise class, led by gifted and compassionate instructor Patty Kondub, inspired the connection among a group of multicultural and multigenerational individuals as they […]