August 2023 Concierge Calendar

August Staycations The "dog-days" of summer may be upon us, but Connecticut has plenty to offer those staying in town. Get out and have some fun! Back-to-school shopping can wait until tax-free week, August 20 - 26th. Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every fleeting summer day!

8/1 It's a Full Moon Honor the light energy of the moon and connect with nature in a special way tonight at Lachat Town Farm. Chant, breathe and move from 7:30- 9:00 pm 8/2 Hum that Tune The Levitt Pavilion brings this funk-inspired rock 'n roll show to Westport. Sure to entertain the youngsters, with silly~serious music and catchy tunes that will stick in your head for hours!

8/3 Fest of Flowers With 23 varieties of sunflowers, this is a festival for the senses. Walk, paint, pick and enjoy sunflowers, butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. The Farm in Woodbury has events Thurs - Sun, through August 20th. 8/4 Jazzy Fridays August means Jazz nights at the Fairfield Museum. Bring your picnic and kick-off the weekend in style. Tonight features Chicago native, Brian Torff. From Carnegie Hall to the White House, Brian is an accomplished musician.

8/5 Caribbean Isles Visit the Caribbean, with a short trip to Hartford's Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Dance & music performances (Reggae, Soca, Salsa, Jazz, Calypso, Steel Band, Gospel) & culinary delights are at the Caribbean & Jerk Festival this weekend. 8/6 Sunday Sail Get out on the water! Westport's Longshore Sailing School offers rentals - Catamarans, kayaks, paddle boards, even Bugs for novices. And if you are tempted, their annual fleet sale is on.

8/7 Teens & Tweens MoCA offers weekly art exploration workshops to help discover your artistic voice and inspiration. Mondays & Wednesdays. 4:30 - 6:30pm 8/8 Fairfield Counts It's big band night at the Levitt! The Fairfield Count boasts 17 musicians plus a vocalist to delight audiences. Get ready to swing, swing, swing.

8/9 Summer Salon Silvermine guild of artists presents a summer exhibit showcasing artwork in various mediums. Offering a wide range of prices and styles, this show is ideal for the new or seasoned collector. 8/10 Sand Jam Better than a drive-in, catch a movie on the beach! Grab your blanket and snacks as Hotel Transylvania makes its way to the big screen at Fairfield's Jennings Beach.

8/11 A Teen Hangout Calling all middle schoolers. Meet friends, new and old, at Toquet Hall in Westport. Tonight is movie night — Transformers: Rise of the Beast starts at 6pm. 8/12 Storm a Castle Getting there is an adventure in itself on the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry. Once at the State Park, explore the trails, the vista & the medieval castle built by Sherlock Holmes actor & playwright William Gillette.

8/13 Mystic Art Over two miles of arts & crafts made by some 200 vendors! Scenic Mystic CT is a destination in itself, but this outdoor art show draws thousands of people from around New England. The oldest of its kind - join the fun Sat/Sun, starting at 10am. 8/14 Mellow Monday Hop aboard a narrated cruise around the Thimble Islands. While a chain of some 365 islands, you will only hear the most fascinating stories and facts about the populated isles. Watch for the swan boats and imported palm trees!

8/15 Open Mic A casual open mic evening for writers at the Westport Library. Gathering the 3rd Tuesday of each month, the group welcomes fiction, essays, memoirs, non-fiction, and poetry. Share your work and get feedback if requested or just come to listen. 8/16 King Tut Immerse yourself in this National Geographic exhibit. Through nine distinct multi-sensory galleries the 3,300 year old story of King Tut emerges as you follow his journey behind the mask and into the afterlife. Through October 15th, Wednesdays - Sundays

8/17 Art of History Penned, painted and sculpted — come see how influential Weston artists connected to the locals and locale of early Western Connecticut. Exhibit open at Weston History & Culture Center Thursdays & Sundays, 1 - 4pm 8/18 Connections Children 0 - 6 years and their caregivers are invited to a Weston Library playgroup. Meet neighbors and make new friends while playing with learning-centered toys. Fridays, 10am - 12pm.

8/19 Funky Dawgz Acclaimed brass band with lead and sax player, Tommy Weeks. Tommy recently played for Guy Fieri's house band for Guy's Ultimate Game Night. Enjoy the band tonight on the farm. 8/20 House Open The historic Ogden House is open to give you a look at colonial life in a c. 1750 Saltbox. The property original consisted of 75 acres of farmland and several outbuildings.

8/21 No SAT Required College campus are fascinating places to visit. A public tour of Yale will give you a glimpse of this prestigious and storied university. The architecture and landscape of this beautiful campus are just the beginning. 8/22 Taco Tuesday Hard to miss the Long Wharf "food truck paradise" with flags flying off I-95 but did you know this is just part of the New Haven food truck scene? Just try and eat your way through this 5-mile loop!

8/23 Art of Science School is around the corner, so let's ease the kids back in. Brush up on the Periodic Table with its elements appearing in art. This contemporary exhibit can be found at The Aldrich Museum daily 12 - 5 (closed Tuesdays) 8/24 Waffle Day! Ok, who knew there was a National Waffle Day? Well, it is today. Start it off strong with breakfast at The Sloppy Waffle in Newington, or locally at Westport's Sherwood Diner or Fairfield's Chips. Yum!

8/25 Women's Soccer So it's not the World Cup, but these ladies are coming off a historic season in 2022. Watch Sacred Heart take on their CT rivals from Yale on SHU's Fairfield field at 7pm 8/26 Shore 2 the Pour Kick off the weekend with the 11th annual Beach Race, sponsored by Two Roads Brewing in Stratford. A portion of proceeds fund CT Audubon's work at Stratford Point and the Great Meadow Marsh. Naturally, finishers are first in line for a cold brew.

8/27 Flea Market The hunt is on. Rummage through the goods at the 16th annual old-fashioned flea market on the grounds of the Lockwood Mathews Mansion. With luck, you'll find the treasure you never knew you needed. 10am - 4pm 8/28 Hit the Beach The weather is still going strong but school starts tomorrow.... Spend the last "free" day at the beach. From its amazing playground, to courts, surf & sand, Compo is the place to be for Westporters. Click image for more amazing nearby beaches.

8/29 Celebrate?! It's the first day of school. Whether that is cause for celebration or tears, ice cream is in order. The lines at DQ, Sunny Daes and Saugatuck Sweets are sure to be long! 8/30 Read Together Multi-tasking is a way of life. Torn between reading & knitting? Come to the Westport Library to do both simultaneously. Banyon Moon will be read aloud, while your eyes are trained on your project. Wednesdays 2 - 3:30 pm

8/31 The Harvest Has Begun Produce at the Westport Farmers' Market is here in abundance! And it is time to bring all those black carryout containers you've acquired over the summer. Sustainable Westport and Food Rescue make sure the clean and dry containers get repurposed and filled with food for those facing food insecurity in our communities.

Newcomer or long-timer, we hope you all find something new to enjoy near home this month. Reach out to chat!

KMS Team at Compass 203.295.4375 kmsteam@compass.com kmscompass.com

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