good morning! The most important things happening in Westport today are back in your inbox. This issue of the newsletter includes the latest information on:
- Westport Pottery Barn embodies Williams-Sonoma’s successful strategy
- Westport dermatologist recommends hydrating sunscreen for dry skin
- Westport residents drive to D.C. after bus cancels
- James Comey’s new mystery novel sounds like a certain Westport hedge fund
First, your local weather:
- Saturday: Fog in the morning, clear skies in the afternoon, clear skies in the evening, and fog at night. High: 55 Low: 40.
- Sunday: Sunny in the morning, sunny in the afternoon and evening, high temperature: 53 low temperature: 36.
- Monday: It will be sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon, and clear at night. High: 43 Low: 33.
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Westport News:
- Williams Sonoma (WSM) Q3 2023 Financial Results Transcript: Williams-Sonoma’s third quarter 2023 earnings call highlighted the company’s strategic retail positioning and optimization efforts, highlighted by its Pottery Barn store in Westport, CT. The relocation of the Westport store to a more vibrant area on Post Road significantly improved performance and demonstrated the effectiveness of the company’s approach. (fool.com)
- Our tests show these 17 foundations will leave dry skin looking and feeling nourished: Dr. Mark Beutler, a dermatologist at Modern Dermatology in Westport, CT, recommends ALASTIN Skincare’s HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen for dry skin. This tinted sunscreen not only offers SPF 36 protection, but it’s also deeply hydrating with ingredients like squalane and glycerin. (InStyle.com)
- Charter buses across the U.S. refuse to transport pro-Israel supporters to massive D.C. rally, leaving Jews stranded: In Westport, Conn., hundreds of people are forced to drive to a rally in D.C. after bus cancellations, adding to the larger problem that pro-Israel supporters face with transportation issues across the country. It reflects. (unitedwithisrael.org)
- Handbook: Agent interactions and thriving in the new normal: As the real estate industry faces challenges, Joni Usdan, an agent in Westport, Conn., emphasizes the importance of local knowledge. This article discusses strategies for agent success, including building relationships and adapting to new commission structures. (rismedia.com)
- James Comey writes a murder mystery about hedge funds – very similar to Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater: James Comey’s new murder mystery novel, Westport, draws eerie similarities to Bridgewater Associates, a real-life hedge fund based in the same Connecticut town. (nypost.com)
Upcoming events:
Patch features:
- Santa Visits Fairfield – A Fairfield Tradition! Sherman Green Lot, Reef Rd, Fairfield, CT, 06824 (Sunday, November 26th, 10am)
- Easy steps to increase revenue for your small business (Wednesday, November 29th, 6pm)
- Opening Night “Beauty and the Beast” – Broadway Musical 88 North AveWestport, CT 06880 (Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.)
- Christmas in the mansion Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, 200 High St, Milford, CT, 06460 (Sunday, December 3, 12:00 p.m.)
- Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert at 70 Pine St, New Canaan, CT, 06840 (Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m.)
- voice of new york Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT, 06877 (Thursday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.)
- vitamin string quartet Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT, 06877 (Friday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.)
- Want to see your own event here? Advertise now
Saturday, November 18th
- Anne’s Place presents the 21st Annual Tree Festival, “The Magic Continues…” At Summit in Danbury, 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 (10 a.m.)
- Ballroom Dance Party for Couples – Add some fun to your Saturday night! Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio, 877 Post Rd E, Westport, CT, 06880 (6 p.m.)
- Tasting at the Lodge: Anne’s Place invites you to join us for this fest within a fest At The Summit in Danbury, 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, CT, 06810 (8 p.m.)
Sunday, November 19th
- Amazing Westport Scavenger Hunt At Studio Cafe (11am)
- Ultimate Frisbee Pickup (starts at 11am) at Wakeman Field (11 a.m.)
- Why not spend an afternoon picking and strumming? at Christ and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (1 p.m.)
- family campfire At Earth Place (1pm)
- family campfire At Earth Place (2pm)
- holiday wreath workshop At the Westport Museum of History and Culture (2 p.m.)
- Anne’s Place presents the 21st Annual Tree Festival, “The Magic Continues…” At Summit in Danbury, 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 (10 a.m.)
- DANCE SUNDAY CLASS At Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio (4pm)
- holiday wreath workshop 25 Avery Pl, Westport, CT, 06880 (2 p.m.)
- Suzuki School of Music in Westport features QuatreStax in Pillow Concert Series 246 Post Rd E, Westport, CT, 06880 (3 p.m.)
Tuesday, November 21st
- Music at MoCA: Django Festival All Stars MoCA Westport19 Newtown TPK, Westport, CT 06880 (7pm)
Wednesday, November 22nd
- VFW Red Cross blood donation drive VFW Post 399465 Riverside AveWestport CT 06880 (8:30am)
Note: Please check with the event organizer for event details. Click on the event start time for details.
Westport Chat:
Here’s what neighbors and local leaders are talking about.
- Westport Country Playhouse: “Thank you to my friend and colleague Lori (@lorimillerart) of @wshupublicradio for gifting me this incredible flea market find. In the October 18, 1968 issue of @life, on the cover has a familiar face on it. How incredible…” (Instagram)
- Scoil Rins Ruimni Irish Dance Academy: “Happy Oireachtas Eve! Three days of dancing begin tomorrow in our hometown of Hartford, CT! Dancers from every state in New England will compete in individual and team competitions. Everyone, and especially me! Good luck to our SRL team! ❤️” (Facebook)
- Westport Country Playhouse: “Thank you to my friend and colleague at WSHU Public Radio, Lori (Lori Miller Art), for gifting me this wonderful flea market find. In the October 18, 1968 issue of Life.com , there are a lot of familiar faces on the cover. Who knows? ..” (Facebook)
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