Westport
Daily News
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Wayback Burgers hosted its annual donation day for Boys and Girls Clubs of America with 10% of sales benefiting local youth — Wayback Rewards members earned 3X points, reflecting the franchise's ongoing support for kids in our community. News 12 Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Westport Community Theatre stages 'The Savannah Sipping Society,' a vibrant comedy about four women forging new friendships. The show runs Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday 2 p.m. matinee in the Town Hall basement (black box theater) and ends this weekend. 06880
- ➤ Street artist Mr Brainwash will show his new art collection inspired by Vincent van Gogh at Clarendon Fine Art in Westport on Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The work will be on view until May 3. The Hour
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sustainable Westport honors local restaurants committed to green practices (limiting single-use plastics, sourcing ingredients locally, and reducing waste) with its first-ever Restaurant Champions program, which will expand from Saugatuck to downtown soon. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn coach Dan Hurley urged local businesses and the state to fund the basketball team’s push for a pro sports model — a plan to ease the cost of replacing key players. He said new deals will help keep Connecticut strong in college sports. The Hour
- ➤ Val Ackerman, 66, announced her retirement as Big East commissioner after 13 years on Tuesday morning at her New York office as she stepped aside from a career that reshaped college basketball (her leadership helped reunite UConn with the conference). The Hour
- ➤ The Bridgeport Islanders lost a 2-0 opener to the Hershey Bears on April 21 at Total Mortgage Arena and face an elimination game tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. at GIANT Center, which could end the 25-year franchise in Bridgeport as the team moves to Hamilton, Ontario. The Hour
- ➤ Darien regained the top spot on April 21 after beating Wilton and Mamaroneck — coach Jeff Brameier achieved his 700th win. Staples moved to No. 2 and Notre Dame-West Haven joined the top 10 with key victories. The Hour
- ➤ UConn guard Solo Ball will sit out the 2026-27 season after undergoing left wrist surgery, with plans to return as a fifth-year senior in 2027-28. The decision, announced Monday, follows his recent struggles during the Final Four run and aims to allow full recovery. The Hour
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6th Annual Fashionably Westport
7-10 p.m. — The Westport Library — Tickets benefit Homes with Hope — Experience a fabulous runway show featuring local styles and celebrities.
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HAYVN Health Summit: Empowered Strength
4:30-8 p.m. — HAYVN Coworking — $15-$250 — Explore health and wellness insights from local experts while networking with the community.
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Terrarium Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments served — Create your own lush garden terrarium for outdoor entertaining.
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