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Event Series Verso University Presents: Private Small Group Guitar or Electric Bass Lessons

Verso University Presents: Private Small Group Guitar or Electric Bass Lessons

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Verso University is dedicated to lifelong learning — and acquiring the confidence and skills to play a musical instrument certainly falls into that category! Steve Newton is a musical performer, songwriter, and educator who sings, plays guitar and electric bass, and is well-versed in music and theatre production. These introductory lessons with Steve will be […]

Event Series Verso University Presents: Song Arts Academy Contemporary Songwriting Workshop

Verso University Presents: Song Arts Academy Contemporary Songwriting Workshop

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Verso University, in partnership with the Song Arts Academy, offers an eight-week transformative songwriting program for adults, open to 15 participants. The program begins on Monday, September, 18th, from 7pm to 9pm, and runs through Monday, Nov. 13th.

Event Series Language Conversation Groups

Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French

Virtual Event

The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at [email protected]. This conversation group is geared toward people who are studying or […]

Event Series Verso University: History of Jazz Series

Verso University Presents: History of Jazz Series

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Jazz is an American-born art form that reflects, as Duke Ellington once said, “Freedom in Sound.” It is an art of improvisation based on African American roots and is one of America’s greatest cultural innovations. This four-class program will be conducted by musician and Fairfield University Professor of Music Brian Q. Torff, who will trace the […]

Event Series Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern

Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This is like a write-in but with extras …it's writing time followed by a 30-minute Q&A where […]

Event Series Chess Club for Adults

Chess Club for Adults

Room 212, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For more information, please contact the group contact, Peter Kanter at [email protected].   Need a Hobby? Sports! Sports! Sports! Dungeons & Dragons

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Saugatuck Scribes: Memoirs

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Hear about books written by your Westport neighbors in the Saugatuck Scribes series! This event presents two memoirs from Westport native Anya Liftig and Diane Lowman, the Town's former poet laureate, who will be in conversation with each other. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Please let us know you'll be coming by […]

Westport Veterans Awards Ceremony

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

First Selectwoman Jennifer S. Tooker, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Ronald P. Welch will recognize the service of Veterans from Westport who served during the Vietnam […]

Event Series Verso University: Location Drawing at The Westport Library

Verso University Presents: Location Drawing #2

Brooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

A series of classes where participants draw a location and study uses of composition, line, and value to capture the mood and story of a place. The class will meet on Thursdays, from September 7 through September 28, from 1-2:30 pm. Weather permitting, be prepared to draw locations outside, along the Saugatuck River and Jesup […]

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