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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradventu/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-5/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center - with Lisa Pak
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $40.00/per person \nLisa’s unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. \n*Please bring a yoga mat and pillow \n– Register
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/sound-bath-meditation-with-hummingbird-healing-center-with-lisa-pak-2/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: "Jazz on a Summer's Day" with Q+A
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening of 1959 Jazz on a Summer’s Day  \nFollowed by a Q+A with Brian Kane \nThursday May 28 at 6:30–9:00PM \nFilm duration: 1h 25m \nRegister Here: $20 general admission\, $10 seniors\, $10 students\, and free for members \n  \nExperience the intersection of jazz history and visual art at MoCA\CT on Thursday\, May 28\, at 6:30 PM for a screening of the 1959 documentary Jazz on a Summer’s Day directed by photographer Bert Stern. The film captures the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival\, documented in vibrant color and high-fashion style. Rather than a standard concert film\, it unfolds as a visual poem that interweaves legendary musical performances with scenes of the coastal crowds and the America’s Cup yacht races. This landmark documentary serves as a cinematic extension of our current exhibition\, Art\, Jazz + the Blues\, bringing the same energy and rhythm found in our galleries to the screen. \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Brian Kane\, a scholar of music theory and philosophy who specializes in the intersection of sound\, improvisation\, and 20th-century jazz. Kane brings a unique perspective to the film’s legacy\, exploring how these legendary performances continue to resonate within the history of American art. Brian Kane is Professor of Music and Film and Media Studies at Yale University. He earned his PhD from UC Berkeley and was a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University before joining Yale University. He teaches and writes about jazz\, sound\, media\, and technology—and how the ways we listen influence how we understand the world. He is the author of two books published by Oxford University Press: Sound Unseen: Acousmatic Sound in Theory and Practice (2014) and Hearing Double: Jazz\, Ontology\, Auditory Culture (2024). Kane leads Yale’s Sound Studies Working Group and is a founding editor of nonsite.org\, an online journal of arts and ideas. \nAs you watch the film\, you will recognize the very figures who served as direct muses for several artists in our exhibition. The film features Louis Armstrong\, a vital inspiration for Richard Hunt\, Faith Ringgold\, and Tracy Sugarman\, alongside Thelonious Monk\, whose improvisational genius influenced Sam Gilliam and is captured in John H. Nichols’ Pianorama in our larger gallery space. Additionally\, the appearance of Mahalia Jackson highlights her profound impact on the work of Romare Bearden. Join us for an evening of legendary film and insightful conversation. \n  \nBrian Kane \n \n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/film-screening-jazz-on-a-summers-day-with-qa/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155023Z
CREATED:20260423T155023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155023Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aadventure/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T144227Z
CREATED:20260522T141958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T144227Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of Bessie (2015) In Collaboration with Avon On Tour
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free \nView details And Get Tickets.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/film-screening-of-bessie-2015/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T153350Z
CREATED:20260602T144722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T153350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T144500
DTSTAMP:20260613T153226Z
CREATED:20260602T145022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T153226Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Art Studio for Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in the MoCA\CT art studio\n1:45PM-2:45PM\nDonations Accepted – suggested $25.00\nAdults with disabilities \nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/advanceastudifoawdisacop/ \nThrough guided projects and open-ended exploration\, artists will strengthen their personal style\, experiment with mixed media\, painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, and design\, and gain confidence in creative decision-making. Emphasis is placed on self-expression\, independence\, and the joy of the creative process\, with individualized instruction that meets each artist where they are. This class encourages artistic growth\, curiosity\, and community while celebrating each participant’s unique voice.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/advanced-art-studio-for-adults-with-disabilities-06-06-2026/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T124448Z
CREATED:20260505T161446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T124448Z
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SUMMARY:MoCA\CT Presents: Endea Owens + The Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Tickets \nDetroit-born bassist and composer Endea Owens brings her electrifying sound to the MoCA\CT galleries for a special performance alongside Art\, Jazz + the Blues—the exhibition’s final weekend\, before it closes the following day. A graduate of The Juilliard School and a member of Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, Owens has performed with icons from Wynton Marsalis to Diana Ross. With Grammy\, Emmy\, and Peabody wins to her name\, don’t miss one of jazz’s most compelling voices today. \nVIP Tickets (limited to 40) include: \n\nTable Seating (tables of 4)\nCarafe of wine + water per table\nGourmet bites\, courtesy of Garelick & Herbs\nOne signature cocktail\n\n*Arrive at 6pm for VIP Cocktail Hour  \nGeneral Admissions Tickets include: \n\nGeneral Seating\nOne drink ticket\nLight refreshments\, courtesy of Garelick & Herbs\n\n\n*Arrive at 6:30pm \nAbout Endea Owens\nKnown as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists\, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised Recording Artist\, Bassist\, and Composer. She has been mentored by Jazz Icons the likes of Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, and Ron Carter. She has toured and performed with Wynton Marsalis\, Jennifer Holliday\, Diana Ross\, Rhonda Ross\, Solange\, Jon Batiste\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, and Steve Turre\, to name a few. \nIn 2018\, Endea graduated from The Juilliard School\, and joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a member of the house band\, Stay Human. Since then\, Endea has won an Emmy\, Grammy Award\, and a George Foster Peabody Award. Endea’s work has appeared on Jon Batiste’s Grammy Award-winning album “We Are”\, Oscar-nominated film Judas and the Black Messiah\, and H.E.R’s widely acclaimed Super Bowl LV performance. \nEndea has a true passion for philanthropy and teaching. She has taught students across the United States\, South America\, and Europe. In 2020\, Endea founded the Community Cookout\, a non-profit organization born out of the Covid-19 pandemic that provides meals and music to underserved neighborhoods in New York City. To date\, Endea’s organization has helped feed close to 3\,000 New Yorkers and has hosted over a dozen free music concerts. \nIn 2022\, she composed “Ida’s Crusade” for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. In 2023\, she premiered a newly commissioned work with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra\, served as the MAC Music Innovator\, continued her work as curator for the National Arts Club\, and was a fellow with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem’s “Jazz Is Now!” program. Her debut album\, Feel Good Music\, was released in 2023\, followed by Caught Up in This Illusion in 2025.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/mocact-presents-endea-owens-the-cookout/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T153350Z
CREATED:20260602T144722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T153350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T144500
DTSTAMP:20260613T153226Z
CREATED:20260602T145022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T153226Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Art Studio for Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in the MoCA\CT art studio\n1:45PM-2:45PM\nDonations Accepted – suggested $25.00\nAdults with disabilities \nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/advanceastudifoawdisacop/ \nThrough guided projects and open-ended exploration\, artists will strengthen their personal style\, experiment with mixed media\, painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, and design\, and gain confidence in creative decision-making. Emphasis is placed on self-expression\, independence\, and the joy of the creative process\, with individualized instruction that meets each artist where they are. This class encourages artistic growth\, curiosity\, and community while celebrating each participant’s unique voice.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/advanced-art-studio-for-adults-with-disabilities-06-06-2026/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260309T230205Z
CREATED:20260309T230134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T230205Z
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SUMMARY:Camp MoCA Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Full Day 9-3 and Half Day 9-12:30.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/camp-moca-summer-camp/2026-06-15/1/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260309T230205Z
CREATED:20260309T230134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T230205Z
UID:10005631-1781514000-1786978800@mocact.org
SUMMARY:Camp MoCA Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Full Day 9-3 and Half Day 9-12:30.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/camp-moca-summer-camp/2026-06-15/2/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T153350Z
CREATED:20260602T144722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T153350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T144500
DTSTAMP:20260613T153226Z
CREATED:20260602T145022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T153226Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Art Studio for Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in the MoCA\CT art studio\n1:45PM-2:45PM\nDonations Accepted – suggested $25.00\nAdults with disabilities \nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/advanceastudifoawdisacop/ \nThrough guided projects and open-ended exploration\, artists will strengthen their personal style\, experiment with mixed media\, painting\, drawing\, sculpture\, and design\, and gain confidence in creative decision-making. Emphasis is placed on self-expression\, independence\, and the joy of the creative process\, with individualized instruction that meets each artist where they are. This class encourages artistic growth\, curiosity\, and community while celebrating each participant’s unique voice.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/advanced-art-studio-for-adults-with-disabilities-06-06-2026/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T191307Z
CREATED:20260610T190636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T191307Z
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SUMMARY:(Museum Members Preview) Looking for History: Rick Shaefer and Ellen Harvey
DESCRIPTION:LOOKING FOR HISTORY\nRick Shaefer: Colossi — On view June 25 – November 15\, 2026\nEllen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist — On view June 25 – August 2\, 2026\nMichael Borders: Connecticut Industry — On view August 13 – November 15\, 2026 \nRESERVE : (Rick Shaefer: Colossi + Ellen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist): Thursday June 25\, 2026 from 6–8pm (Members Preview\, 4:30-6pm) \nMoCA\CT presents Looking for History featuring three artists\, Rick Shaefer\, Ellen Harvey\, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15\, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026\, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet interconnected conversations about our nation’s past\, present\, and potential future. \n  \n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/members-preview-looking-for-history/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T192447Z
CREATED:20260529T190041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T192447Z
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SUMMARY:Looking for History- Opening Reception for General Public
DESCRIPTION:LOOKING FOR HISTORY\nRick Shaefer: Colossi — On view June 25 – November 15\, 2026\nEllen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist — On view June 25 – August 2\, 2026\nMichael Borders: Connecticut Industry — On view August 13 – November 15\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: (Rick Shaefer: Colossi + Ellen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist): Thursday June 25\, 2026 from 6–8pm  RESERVE \nMoCA\CT presents Looking for History featuring three artists\, Rick Shaefer\, Ellen Harvey\, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15\, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026\, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet interconnected conversations about our nation’s past\, present\, and potential future.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/looking-for-history-member-preview/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T153350Z
CREATED:20260602T144722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T153350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T173000
DTSTAMP:20260619T143450Z
CREATED:20260605T153437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T143450Z
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SUMMARY:Cornelius String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Tickets \nRooted in the musical communities of Connecticut and greater New York\, this accomplished quartet unites four distinguished artists whose careers span concert halls\, conservatories\, and chamber stages across the United States and Europe. The quartet will perform works by Mozart\, Glass\, Beethoven and more! \nHafez Taghavi and Emily Garrison lead on violin\, each bringing exceptional range to the ensemble. Taghavi has performed at venues from the Kennedy Center to concert stages in Vienna\, Salzburg\, and Leipzig\, and serves on faculty at the Interharmony International Music Festival in Italy. Garrison’s credits include a Grammy Award-winning recording with the Albany Symphony and the world premiere of Wayne Shorter’s jazz opera Iphigenia\, and she is an active member of the Lotus Chamber Music Collective. \nJuliana Chetcuti lends the viola’s distinctive warmth and depth. Chetcuti has garnered recognition in both the bluegrass and classical music communities through her appearances with the American Folk band Gold Rush and her regular collaborations with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. Additionally\, she conducts the award-winning Ridgefield Middle School Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras\, which were recently featured in the Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA) Annual In-Service Conference. \nCellist Gjorgj Kroqi — whose musical journey spans the conservatories of Albania and Austria and stages across Europe and Connecticut — anchors the ensemble with authority and precision. He also serves as conductor of the Sinfonia Orchestra for the Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/cornelius-string-quartet/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T140434Z
CREATED:20260413T203039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T140434Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center - with Lisa Pak
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $40.00/per person \nLisa’s unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. \n*Please bring a yoga mat and pillow \n– Register
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/sound-bath-meditation-with-hummingbird-healing-arts-with-lisa-pak/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T165845Z
CREATED:20260623T141119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T165845Z
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SUMMARY:A Journey Through Westport History: A Conversation with Author Bob Weingarten
DESCRIPTION:MoCA\CT and the Westport Book Shop invite Members and friends to an exclusive evening with author Bob Weingarten celebrating the publication of his new book\, Westport\, Connecticut: The Old and New Historical Accounts\, 1639–2025. \nJoin us for A Journey Through Westport History: A Conversation with Author Bob Weingarten on Tuesday\, July 7 from 6-7:30pm. In conjunction with the opening of our new exhibition\, Looking for History\, this special program offers Members and friends an opportunity to explore the stories that have shaped our community. \nEnjoy a casual reception with wine\, soft drinks\, and light bites. Meet the author\, have your copy signed\, and enjoy sharing Westport memories with fellow community members. \nGuests will also be among the first to purchase the book before it becomes available to the general public the following day. \nSpace is limited; please RSVP by July 1. \nGet Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/ajourneythroughwestporthistoryaconversationwithauthorbobweingarten/ \nSponsored By:\nMoCA\CT\nJodi Felton\, President\nRobin Jaffee Frank\, Executive Director \nWestport Book Shop\nJocelyn Barandiaran\, President\nKatherine Caro\, Manager
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/westport-history-conversation-with-bob-weingarten/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer\nThursday\, July 9\, 6–7pm\nRegister Here: $25 General admissions\, $15 for seniors and students\, free for Museum Members \nIn conjunction with Looking for History\, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday\, July 9\, at 6pm. \nDuring this one-hour walkthrough\, Shaefer will lead Museum visitors through the exhibition\, sharing insights into the inspiration\, historical references\, and creative methods that inform the works on view. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about the artist’s concepts\, materials\, and techniques. \nShaefer’s exhibition at MoCA\CT includes selections from three ongoing bodies of work: the Colossi\, Refugee Trilogy\, and Liberty Dismantled series. These works collectively examine the transhistorical themes of migration\, displacement\, national identity\, and the tension between ideals of freedom and the realities of division. \nAlso on view are two short videos that offer a close read of two major drawings from the Colossi series\, The New Colossus and Siege. The videos\, created specifically for this exhibition\, offer visitors a deeper understanding of the historical precedents\, symbolism\, and formal techniques that shape the artist’s practice. Together\, these works invite reflection on the structures — both physical and metaphorical — that impact our world and our relationships with one another. \n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/gallery-talk-with-rick-shaefer/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T153350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T163000
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SUMMARY:MoCA\CT Sessions: Jim Royle Quartet (Jazz)
DESCRIPTION:Tickets \nThe Jim Royle Quartet\, led by drummer and educator Jim Royle\, blends Jazz and Caribbean Latin styles alongside internationally acclaimed NYC percussionist and steel pan player Bryan Garbe\, a Fairfield native and former Royle student\, delighting audiences across the Islands and mainland alike. \n\n\n\nAbout the Quartet:\n\nJim Royle\, drums \nJim Royle is a native of Connecticut and former president of the state chapter of the Percussive Arts Society’s for seventeen years\, and 2000 Chapter President of the Year. Jim attended the University of Bridgeport as a percussion and education major under the direction of Howard Zwickler\, Arthur Lipner\, and Bill Finegan. Jim has also studied various aspects of percussion with world recognized masters such as Max Roach\, Alan Dawson\, Keith Copeland\,  Akira Tana\, Norbert Goldberg\, Vernal Fournier. And Pan Master Professor Philmore. \nAlthough Jim enjoys his own performance career\, his love of music and the pleasure of passing this love onto future musicians are equally important to him. His studio\, now in its 40th year\, is well known for turning out remarkable performers and all of his students are exposed to many aspects of percussion. Even the youngest students are given the opportunity to progress from Drum set to World\, Latin\, Afro-Cuban\, Orchestra\, Steel Drums\, Timpani\, and Mallet studies with four graded percussion ensembles from beginner to advanced\,  Jim’s ensembles have been invited to perform Nationally and Internationally.  Jim’s students frequently go on to be collegiate music majors in percussion and younger students are well represented in summer music camps and pre-collegiate programs such as Juilliard\, Berklee College of music. It is evident that Mr. Royle has forever touched the lives of these gifted performers. \nJim Royle’s name has become synonymous with jazz in the New England club circuit and his articulate playing is documented on several CDs\, including Chris Coogan Trio (2020) Jim Clark\, Old As New (2016)\, Jim Tutunjian Trio\, Upright and Walking\, (2016) Jim has performed with Jazz greats such as Randy Brecker\, Slide Hampton\, Melissa Hamilton’s NY Voices\, Bob Mintzer to name a few! \nJim leads the Caribbean Jazz Connection\, as well as Silver Steel\, Roylety Steel Pan Bands! \nBryan Garbe\, steel pans \nBryan Garbe is an award-winning composer\, producer and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in drums\, guitar\, and steel pan. Over the past two decades\, he has toured worldwide\, recorded with Grammy Award-winning artists\, and performed in some of the most notable venues in New York City\, including Madison Square Garden and The Beacon Theater. \nWith over twenty-five years of experience playing steel pan\, he has carved out an original sound drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of musicians and vocalists from around the world. \nJohn Mobilio\, bass  \nJohn Mobilio is a multi-talented musician who\, as bassist\, educator\, musical director and performer brings his joy of jazz and music to audiences and students throughout Connecticut and into New York\, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Living in Middlebury\, Connecticut gives John easy access to performance venues in New York City\, New Haven\, Norwalk\, Stamford\, Hartford and the Springfield\, Mass areas. John performs regularly with the Chris Coogan Quintet and the Jim Royle Caribbean Jazz Connection. He has recently engineered and performed as bassist on the Chris Coogan Quintet CD Stars and Wind as well as bassist on the Jim Clark CD “Old As New”. John has had the pleasure of performing in concert with jazz greats Lewis Nash\, Jimmy Cobb\, Mike Mainieri\, Liam Teague\, and Eliot Zigmund and Mike Clark. As a member of the Roylety Steel Pan Caribbean group\, John interprets music of the islands on the fretless electric bass. In 2014 John became the bassist for Goldrush – a cutting edge acoustic country band blending country and bluegrass music and is currently music director of Silver Threads\, a Linda Ronstadt Tribute band. A founding member of The Jazz Trio\, John along with Jim Santucci on piano\, and Jack Varanelli on drums\, John was bassist and engineer on two projects — The Jazz Trio CD\, in 1998 and The Jazz Trio Alive with Glenda Davenport in 2002. The Jazz Trio had the privilege to perform as opening act for Branford Marsalis at the inaugural re-opening of the newly renovated Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Center in Woonsocket\, RI. \nJohn balances out his professional life as a music producer and online tutor for music production and computer applications. \nJohn graduated from Housatonic Community College in 1977 with an Associates Degree\, studying bass with Rick Petrone. He went on to the New England Conservatory of Music\, Boston\, to earn his Bachelors of Music Education\, studying classical acoustic bass with Leslie Martin of the Boston Symphony. A Masters Degree in Educational Technology and Media was earned from Central Connecticut State University in 1993. Sacred Heart University\, Fairfield\, CT awarded John a 6th Year Administration Degree in 2000. In 2013\, John was a national semi-finalist for the Grammy Foundation Grammy Educator Award. \nDave Childs\, piano \nHailing from Indianapolis\, IN\, David Childs began playing piano at age 7 and has maintained a vibrant performance schedule in the New York and New England area for over 35 years. After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston where he studied under jazz luminaries such as Jmaes Williams and Donald Brown\, Dave moved to Japan and worked as a pianist for several years. Dave has performed and/or recorded with many musical icons including Jimmy Heath\, Bill Crow\, James Moody\, Eddie Bert\, Bill Watrous\, and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra\, to name a few. Versatile\, sensitive and dynamic\, he continues to be a sought-after musician for a variety of live performances as well as recordings. In addition\, Dave is a busy educator who maintains a full-time private studio as well as serving as a faculty member for Continuo Music in Redding\, CT. \n\n\n 
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/jim-royle-quartet/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Upcoming Performances
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
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SUMMARY:The CORA Foundation Community Conversation with Ellen Harvey + Dan Woog
DESCRIPTION:Reserve: https://mocact.org/events-calendar/the-cora-foundation-community-conversation-with-ellen-harvey-dan-woog/ \nJoin us for an evening inspired by Looking for History\, MoCA\CT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory\, loss\, and place into a local context\, inviting audiences to reflect on the spaces that have shaped—and disappeared from—our shared landscape. \nModerated by journalist and 06880 founder Dan Woog\, the conversation features an interview with artist Harvey alongside preservation advocate Ed Gerber (Historic New England). Together\, they will explore the cultural and emotional significance of lost places\, from global landmarks to beloved Westport institutions. \nFor the MoCA\CT Looking for History exhibition\, Harvey has created four new paintings based on local submissions: The Remarkable Book Shop\, Cedar Brook Cafe\, Bloodroot\, and Allen’s Clam House\, which will serve as a starting point for a broader community dialogue. \nThe evening will also include brief presentations from selected community participants sharing their own “lost places\,” adding personal perspective and storytelling to the discussion. As our Disappointed Tourist Guide\, Woog will present the award selections. Categories include “Gone Too Soon\,” “Place You Thought Would Last Forever\,” “What a Cool Hangout!” “Just One More Bite\,” followed by an audience vote to crown one favorite missed location. \nSubmit your story to 06880 here. \nSchedule: \n\n5:30 pm – Doors open\n5:45 pm – Introductory remarks\n6:00 pm – Program begins\n\nAbout Ellen Harvey\nAn internationally recognized artist\, the British-born\, Brooklyn-based Harvey has exhibited at major museums\, including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum der Moderne Salzburg. Frieze selected The Disappointed Tourist at Turner Contemporary in Margate as one of the five best institutional shows in the UK in 2021. The exhibition was most recently featured at the Chicago Architecture Center before opening at MoCA\CT. \nAbout Dan Woog\nDan Woog is a lifelong Westport resident who has chronicled the town for decades\, beginning with his writing for Staples High School publications. Since 2017\, he has published the widely read 06880 blog\, whose tagline\, “Where Westport meets the world\,” reflects its blend of local news\, features\, history\, and photography. The site attracts up to 20\,000 daily readers. In 2021\, “06880” became a nonprofit foundation dedicated to educating and strengthening the Westport community. \nA full-time freelance writer\, Dan’s work has appeared in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Sports Illustrated. He is also the author of 18 books\, including a comprehensive 380-page history of Staples High School. \nAbout Ed Gerber\nEd Gerber is a longtime preservation advocate whose leadership has shaped historic preservation efforts across Connecticut. He is the past president of the Westport Historical Society (now the Westport Museum for History and Culture) and former vice chair of the Historic District Commission. A member of the Board of Trustees of Historic New England\, he serves as an ambassador for Connecticut and founded the Edward F. Gerber Urban Preservation Fund\, which supports restoration of historic homes in urban communities statewide. Gerber also restored his own 1764 Sturges-Wright House. In 2023\, he was honored with a medallion presented on behalf of President Biden in recognition of his 50 years of volunteer service. \nAbout the CORA Foundation\nThe CORA Foundation is dedicated to safeguarding and celebrating culture and heritage.The foundation works on a global scale to support projects that protect\, elevate\, and interpret culture and heritage in all its forms.
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/the-cora-foundation-community-conversation-with-ellen-harvey-dan-woog/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T133000
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T154055Z
CREATED:20260514T142609Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center - with Lisa Pak
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $40.00/per person \nLisa’s unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. \n*Please bring a yoga mat and pillow \n– Register
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/sound-bath-meditation-with-hummingbird-healing-arts-with-lisa-pak-3/
LOCATION:MoCA Westport\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T133000
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T153350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T153350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T133000
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SUMMARY:Art Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Book Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mocactevents/event/aradvent/ \nYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! \nMoCA/CT Art Studio Classroom – entrance in back\n$25.00/per child\nAges 4+
URL:https://mocact.org/events-calendar/art-adventures-4-2-6-2-2-2-2-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:MoCA\CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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