Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
Good morning, Westport.
🏘️ Community
Taste of Westport returns this June for its 20th annual festival + its theme is inspired by a classic aesthetic by Ralph Lauren.
Locals can enjoy a day celebrating fine food, music, and community spirit.
Westport resident Craig Melvin, a Today co-anchor, will stay stateside and not travel to Milan for NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage.
Stamford-based Ahmed Fareed replaces him as the network adjusts its coverage (amid a family crisis as Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother remains missing).
💼 Business
Bob’s Discount Furniture became publicly traded on Thursday, Feb.
5 when its shares opened at $17.00 on the NYSE. The retailer will use IPO funds to pay off debt and expand its 209 showrooms—eight in Connecticut—to reach over 500 locations by 2035.
🎭 Culture
Music Theatre of Connecticut, with deep Westport roots, has expanded its Norwalk venue to include a shared audience space, a cabaret, and rehearsal studios.
The nonprofit will stage 'The Irish and How They Got That Way' from Mar. 6–22 and '9 to 5: The Musical' from Apr. 17–May 3.
🏈 Sports
UConn women’s basketball extended their win streak to 40 games with a 40-point win over DePaul on Feb.
4 in Chicago. Head coach Geno Auriemma says the team will focus on fine-tuning for the Big East Tournament starting Saturday.
The Daniel Hand gymnastics team won its fifth consecutive SCC championship on Feb.
5 at Jonathan Law High School in Milford — Brenna Boucino and Kelly Kelly led the team while Valley Regional’s Camile Pagliuco was named the meet’s outstanding performer.
🎉 Westport Events
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27th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest
1-4:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — $35 participation fee — Celebrate wordplay with puzzles and special games alongside Will Shortz, the NYT crossword editor.
WestportREADS Film Series: Night At the Museum
2-4 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy the family-friendly comedy 'Night at the Museum' as part of the WestportREADS film series.
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