June 7, 2006
Celebrate Westport in Central Village
Celebrate Westport in Central Village has launched a series of eleven arts events that highlight Westport’s culture and history but also provide a good time for people in Westport. Beginning in April and continuing through November, these events benefit the community through a wide variety of arts experiences, most of which are designed for the whole family. Many of the programs are free, or low cost for adults and free for children. Residents and summer visitors will be given a prime opportunity to learn about and enjoy the town’s cultural resources and Central Village. These events are funded by the Westport Arts Council with grants from the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust, administered by the Bank of America and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information see www.westportartscouncil.org or call the contact number for each event.
Westport Arts Council Programs
April - November 2006
1
Grange Dance
where: Grange Hall, 931 Main Rd
sponsor: Grange 181
date: Tuesday, April 18, 6:00-10:00pm
Children under 12 free
contact: Deana Chase, 508-636-8980
2
Mozart in Paris
The Musicians of the Old Post Road
where: Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Rd
sponsor: Concerts at the Point
when: Sunday, May 21, 4:00pm
contact: Rosamond Wadsworth, 508-636-5834
3
Family Dance + Cabaret + Contests
where: Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Rd
sponsor: Recreation Committee
date: Friday, May 26, 2006, 6:00-9:00pm
contact: George Cataldo, 508 636-5702
4
Exhibit
Bench-Mark Design Competition Winners + all submissions
where: Helen Ellis Exhibit Space at Lees, 796 Main Rd
sponsor: Westport Arts Council
date: Saturday, July 1, 9:00am – 6:00 pm
contact: Elaine Ostroff, 508-636-6537 *
5
”Come Out and Play,” Bill Harley + Magnolia Cajun Band +
family picnic + auction + children’s games
where: Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Road
sponsor: Westport Arts Council
when: Saturday, July 8, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
contact: Barbara Bates, 508-636-7315
Children under 15 free
6
Exhibit, 2007 calendar photographs
where: Helen Ellis Exhibit Space at Lees, 796 Main Rd
sponsor: Westport River Watershed Alliance
when: Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25-26
contact: Gay Gillespie, 508-636-3016 *
7
Music for a Summer Night
where: Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Road
sponsor: Summer Chorus/Greater Tiverton Community Chorus
when: Tuesday, August 9, 7:30pm
contact: Herbert Wells, 617-696-9386
8
Farm, Family and the Holy Ghost:
Portuguese Culture in Westport, with music, food, wine, exhibit
where: Westport Village Apartments, 100 Village Way
sponsor: Maria Gloria Mulcahy
when: Saturday, September 16
contact: 508-678-2811 x3087 *
9
Chalk One Up for Westport, with Sidewalk Sam
where: Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Road
sponsor: Westport Recreation Committee
when: Saturday, September 23
contact: George Cataldo, 508 636-5702 *
10
Exhibit, Westport Then and Now
where: Helen Ellis Exhibit Space at Lees, 796 Main Rd
sponsor: Westport Historical Society
when: October 6 - 8
contact: Jenny O¹Neill, 508-636-6011 *
11
Exhibit, Potpourri of Creation:
Art from the Westport Elementary School
where: Helen Ellis Exhibit Space at Lees, 796 Main Rd
sponsor: Westport Elementary School Art Department
when: November 17 - 19
contact: Bonnie Guptill 508 636 4995 *
* there is no charge for these events