November 2023 Concierge Calendar

Here come the Holidays! Halloween is past and Thanksgiving is coming at warped speed. Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will help you make the most of your time with friends and family this month. Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every day.

11/1 Turkey Time It's time to talk turkey! Reserve a fresh one from Shaggy Coos Farm in Easton for a special holiday meal. Delivering exceptional quality & flavor, their turkeys are raised on a natural, hormone free diet. 6 to 30 lbs. 11/2 Fun in the Dark America's Got Talent stars, iLuminate comes to The Palace Stamford. Brilliant dancers, choreography and technology, along with energetic music, creates a one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory experience.

11/3 It's Restaurant Week And it's Friday, so make it a date night. Fairfield has plenty to choose from - old time favorites and those new to the scene (check out the newbies on our blog here). You'll find something in almost every cuisine and budget. Enjoy! 11/4 Painting Workshop Join artist Bobbi Eike Mullen as she instructs and inspires you to create a watercolor landscape or still painting. Bobbi brings her talents to the picturesque Weston History and Culture Center for this two-hour afternoon class.

11/5 Historic Homes Tour four historic properties today and hear their stories & secrets. Conceived by Dan Woog and benefitting his “06880” blog through which he chronicles Westport’s rich history. We are proud to participate in and sponsor this fascinating tour of some of the oldest homes in Westport. 11/6 Lady Stags Catch Fairfield University Women's Basketball team in action. Tonight they take on Lehman College at the Mahoney Arena in Fairfield. Tip off is at 7pm.

11/7 Vote! Local leadership impacts our day-to-day lives. Whether your town is electing a new selectperson/mayor or persons to sit on the RTM or boards of finance, education and/or planning & zoning - your vote counts. Cast yours today! 11/8 Parchment & Ink Sharpened feathers, quills, were the instrument of William Shakespeare. While your child (grades 3-5) experiences the art of Elizabethan writing today (4:30-5:30), you can explore Pequot Library's Special Collection: How William became Shakespeare.

11/9 Rock for Hope Rock legend Joe Bouchard, former member of Blue Oyster Cult, takes the stage tonight to support Fairfield's Operation Hope and their programs to eliminate hunger & homelessness in our community. Do good & enjoy the show at FTC, doors open at 6:30. 11/10 Time Stands Still Nominated for a Tony Award, this insightful, timely & smart story follows the life of a war photographer and a foreign correspondent as they struggle to maintain their relationship in a tumultuous world. Westport Community Theatre, thru 11/26.

11/11 Home of the Brave Honor and assist those that served in our armed forces by participating in a Veteran's Day Run at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. Proceeds of this fundraising effort aid Home of the Brave, which houses and supports veterans experiencing homelessness. 11/12 Blended Hearts Sacred Heart University's Edgerton Center is a wonderful performing arts center, hosting student & professional artists. Tonight, the premiere a cappella ensemble Blended Hearts will perform eclectic and entertaining selections from the a cappella and barbershop repertoire.

11/13 Breads & Cheese From breakfast through dessert, Westport's Kneads bakery products will delight. Pastries, local cheeses, dinner rolls & desserts are available for Thanksgiving pre-order. Pick-up at Lachat Town Farm in Weston to support another local institution! 11/14 Lil Nature Explorers Let's take the toddlers exploring! Engaging indoor/outdoor activities await at the CT Audubon Center. This week and next at 10am in Fairfield.

11/15 Never Enough Does it feel like our achievement culture has become toxic? Join award-winning journalist and author, Jennifer Wallace, as she discusses the deep roots of the pressure to achieve and ways to combat it. Tonight, 7pm at the Westport Library. 11/16 Calling all Introverts Silent Book Club is a global community of like-minded readers. No required reading or pressure to make clever observations. Just relax & read in Pequot Library's Dillion Reading Room for an hour. Linger and mingle for another if you choose (6 - 8 pm)

11/17 Laughs in Wilton The Wilton Playshop hosts the "Best comics north of the Big Apple" tonight. Take a break from holiday prep and enjoy some laughs - ticket price includes non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. 11/18 Epic 80s The greatest hits of the 80s from Prince, Madonna & George Michael to Bon Jovi, Whitney & Journey. Made even more fun & comedic as a sing-along, starring you! Tonight at the SHU Community Theatre, 8pm

11/19 Pre-parade Giant balloons, bands, floats and dancers will delight as the Town of Stamford hosts Parade Spectacular. Less hassle and stress than the Macy's show in NYC...and you can still arrive by train. Watch the balloons inflate too on 11/18 from 3 - 6pm. 11/20 Pressed for Time? Take the stress out of Thanksgiving preparations with a visit to Silverman's Farm. With up to 16 pie varieties on hand, you are sure to find the family favorites - pumpkin, pecan or apple? Fresh-pressed apple cider and donuts too!

11/21 Django Allstars Come to MoCA Westport for an evening of music that will lift your spirits and have you dancing in your seat. The Django Allstars carry on his legacy, transporting listeners to the jazzy Paris of 1920s & 30s. Don't miss the show! 11/22 Devil's Den Lucky enough to have a half day free before the holiday? Head to Devil's Den in Weston! With ~ 20 miles of trails, you may need to choose a destination: Godfrey Pond, the Great Ledge, Ambler Gorge or the Saugatuck Refuge.

11/23 Burn some cals 5k run or 2.6k walk, you'll feel better starting Thanksgiving this way. Join the Pequot Runners and over 5,000 of your closest friends in this community tradition, going strong since 1978. 11/24 Too soon? Might feel like it, but cut trees are already in the lots after weeks of transportation. Why not take in some fresh air and cut your own? Maple Row Farm in Easton is a community favorite. Bring leftovers and make it a party!

11/25 Small Businesses Today, and everyday, it's time to support our small businesses. Westport/Weston Chamber of Commerce members are a good place to start. Up and down the figurative & literal Main Street, they keep our towns vibrant. 11/26 Light My Fire With no introduction necessary, Jose Feliciano takes the stage tonight at Wall Street Theater in Norwalk. Che Sará & Feliz Navidad will probably be on the playlist too, but with over 70 albums to his credit, who knows? Don't miss your chance to see our local, but international legend, perform live.

11/27 Rhythm & Rhyme After a long holiday weekend, we all need to chill. Bring the little ones to Westport Library for a story, some nursery rhymes and music to get the jiggles out! 10:00 Mondays through Dec 18th. 11/28 Giving Tuesday It's a movement. Give Time. Give Gratitude. Give Support. Thankful for what we have, let's share what we can - in our communities and/or around the world. We all have something to contribute.

11/29 Reindeer Return Let the traditions begin! Santa and his reindeer are back in Greenwich at Sam Bridge Nursery. Come shop for holiday decor, take photos (bring your pup too) and enjoy crafts in Santa's workshop, sponsored by Jenny Allen of Compass Greenwich. 11/30 Drew Lynch Spend Thursday night laughing along with comedian Drew Lynch at Sacred Heart's Community Theater. From America's Got Talent to his Dog Vlog, you'll recognize and enjoy this quirky, high-energy jokester and his bits.

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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